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Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2017 June (Form 10-Q)

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

x          QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017

 

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 001-36369

 

BLUEROCK RESIDENTIAL GROWTH REIT, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Maryland   26-3136483
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
712 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY   10019
(Address or Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(212) 843-1601

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

None

 

(Former name, former address or former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x   No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x     No ¨

 

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

 

Large Accelerated Filer ¨   Accelerated Filer x
Non-Accelerated Filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company ¨
Emerging growth company ¨      

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨  No x

 

Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s

classes of common stock, as of August 4, 2017:

Class A Common Stock: 24,192,283 shares

 

 

 

 

 

  

BLUEROCK RESIDENTIAL GROWTH REIT, INC.

FORM 10-Q

June 30, 2017

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)  
     
  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (audited) 3
     
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 4
     
  Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 5
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 6
     
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 30
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 46
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 47
     
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 48
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 48
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 52
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 52
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 52
     
Item 5. Other Information 52
     
Item 6. Exhibits 53
     
SIGNATURES 57

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

BLUEROCK RESIDENTIAL GROWTH REIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

   (Unaudited)     
   June 30,
2017
   December 31,
2016
 
ASSETS          
Net Real Estate Investments          
Land  $147,562   $142,274 
Buildings and improvements   930,471    848,445 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment   29,148    27,617 
Construction in progress   24,890    10,878 
   Total Gross Real Estate Investments   1,132,071    1,029,214 
Accumulated depreciation   (35,269)   (42,137)
Total Net Real Estate Investments   1,096,802    987,077 
Cash and cash equivalents   139,292    82,047 
Restricted cash   41,048    45,402 
Notes and accrued interest receivable from related parties   56,849    21,267 
Due from affiliates   1,240    948 
Accounts receivable, prepaid and other assets   6,193    8,610 
Preferred equity investments and investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures   94,184    91,132 
In-place lease intangible assets, net   5,175    4,839 
Total Assets  $1,440,783   $1,241,322 
           
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND EQUITY          
Mortgages payable  $775,591   $710,575 
Accounts payable   3,416    1,669 
Other accrued liabilities   19,006    13,431 
Due to affiliates   6,831    2,409 
Distributions payable   8,326    7,328 
Total Liabilities   813,170    735,412 
8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, 10,875,000 shares authorized, and 5,721,460 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016   138,605    138,316 
Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock, liquidation preference $1,000 per share, 150,000 shares authorized, 95,552 and 21,482 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   84,058    18,938 
7.6250% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, 4,000,000 shares authorized, 2,323,750 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016   56,202    56,095 
Equity          
Stockholders’ Equity          
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 230,975,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding        
7.125% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, 4,000,000 shares authorized, 2,850,602 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016   68,710    68,760 
Common stock - Class A, $0.01 par value, 747,586,185 shares authorized; 24,191,951 and 19,567,506 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   242    196 
Additional paid-in-capital   321,948    257,403 
Distributions in excess of cumulative earnings   (87,130)   (84,631)
Total Stockholders’ Equity   303,770    241,728 
Noncontrolling Interests          
Operating partnership units   2,017    2,216 
    Partially owned properties   42,961    48,617 
Total Noncontrolling Interests   44,978    50,833 
Total Equity   348,748    292,561 
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND EQUITY  $1,440,783   $1,241,322 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

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BLUEROCK RESIDENTIAL GROWTH REIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
Revenues                    
Net rental income  $23,615   $17,513   $47,482   $33,441 
Other property revenues   1,336    886    2,608    1,592 
Interest income from related parties   2,097        3,620     
Total revenues   27,048    18,399    53,710    35,033 
Expenses                    
Property operating   10,646    7,389    20,476    13,982 
General and administrative   1,696    1,704    3,146    2,978 
Management fees   6,163    1,415    8,931    2,629 
Acquisition and pursuit costs   18    249    3,200    1,457 
Management internalization   340        820     
Depreciation and amortization   10,387    7,789    21,331    15,298 
Total expenses   29,250    18,546    57,904    36,344 
Operating loss   (2,202)   (147)   (4,194)   (1,311)
Other income (expense)                    
Other income   17        17     
Preferred returns and equity in income of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures   2,605    2,775    5,177    5,543 
Gain on sale of real estate investments   33,574        50,040     
Gain on sale of real estate joint venture interest   10,238        10,238     
Loss on early extinguishment of debt   (1,639)       (1,639)    
Interest expense, net   (7,825)   (4,589)   (14,943)   (8,817)
Total other income (expense)   36,970    (1,814)   48,890    (3,274)
                     
Net income (loss)   34,768    (1,961)   44,696    (4,585)
Preferred stock dividends   (6,381)   (2,968)   (12,233)   (4,451)
Preferred stock accretion   (647)   (168)   (984)   (293)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests                    
Operating partnership units   186    (75)   129    (136)
Partially-owned properties   9,985    21    18,771    (14)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests   10,171    (54)   18,900    (150)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders  $17,569   $(5,043)  $12,579   $(9,179)
                     
Net income (loss) per common share - Basic  $0.67   $(0.24)  $0.49   $(0.45)
                     
Net income (loss) per common share – Diluted  $0.67   $(0.24)  $0.49   $(0.45)
                     
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding   26,075,911    20,686,652    25,535,178    20,604,124 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding   26,076,572    20,686,652    25,535,839    20,604,124 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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BLUEROCK RESIDENTIAL GROWTH REIT, INC.

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

   Class A Common Stock   Series D Preferred Stock                     
   Number of
Shares
   Par
Value
   Number of
Shares
   Value   Additional Paid-
in Capital
   Cumulative
Distributions
   Net income (loss) to
Common
Stockholders
   Noncontrolling
Interests
   Total  Equity 
Balance, January 1, 2017   19,567,506   $196    2,850,602   $68,760   $257,403   $(70,807)  $(13,824)  $50,833   $292,561 
                                              
Issuance of Class A common stock, net   4,602,078    46    -    -    57,300    -    -    -    57,346 
Issuance costs for Series D preferred stock, net   -    -    -    (50)   -    -    -    -    (50)
Vesting of restricted stock compensation   -    -    -    -    8    -    -    -    8 
Issuance of LTIP Units for director compensation   -    -    -    -    100    -    -    -    100 
Issuance of LTIP Units for compensation   -    -    -    -    1,081    -    -    -    1,081 
Issuance of Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") units   -    -    -    -    4,783    -    -    -    4,783 
Series B warrants   -    -    -    -    1,106    -    -    -    1,106 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, nets   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    7,184    7,184 
Distributions declared   -    -    -    -    -    (15,078)   -    (161)   (15,239)
Series A Preferred Stock distributions declared   -    -    -    -    -    (5,900)   -    -    (5,900)
Series A Preferred Stock accretion   -    -    -    -    -    (289)   -    -    (289)
Series B Preferred Stock distributions declared   -    -    -    -    -    (1,579)   -    -    (1,579)
Series B Preferred Stock accretion   -    -    -    -    -    (588)   -    -    (588)
Series C Preferred Stock distributions declared   -    -    -    -    -    (2,215)   -    -    (2,215)
Series C Preferred Stock accretion   -    -    -    -    -    (107)   -    -    (107)
Series D Preferred Stock distributions declared   -    -    -    -    -    (2,539)   -    -    (2,539)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (22,642)   (22,642)
Conversion of operating partnership units to Class A Common Stock   22,367    -    -    -    167    -    -    (167)   - 
Noncontrolling interest related to sale of Fox Hill                                      (136)   (136)
Deconsolidation of MDA Apartments                                      (8,833)   (8,833)
Net income   -    -    -    -    -    -    25,796    18,900    44,696 
                                              
Balance, June 30, 2017   24,191,951   $242    2,850,602   $68,710   $321,948   $(99,102)  $11,972   $44,978   $348,748 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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BLUEROCK RESIDENTIAL GROWTH REIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2017   2016 
         
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income (loss)   $44,696   $(4,585)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   22,920    15,698 
Amortization of fair value adjustments   (142)   (240)
Preferred returns and equity in income of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures   (5,177)   (5,543)
Gain on sale of real estate assets   (50,040)   - 
Gain on sale of real estate joint venture interest   (10,238)   - 
Distributions of income and preferred returns from preferred equity investments and unconsolidated real estate joint ventures   4,889    5,438 
Share-based compensation attributable to directors' stock compensation plan   108    202 
Share-based compensation to Manager - LTIP Units   5,864    3,937 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Due (from) to affiliates, net   3,670    210 
Accounts receivable, prepaid and other assets   2,369    (1,056)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities   8,323    4,217 
Net cash provided by operating activities   27,242    18,278 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Acquisitions of real estate investments   (161,860)   (103,894)
Capital expenditures   (22,463)   (2,205)
Investment in notes receivable from related parties   (20,395)   - 
Proceeds from sale of real estate assets   71,945    - 
Proceeds from sale of real estate joint venture interest   17,603    - 
Deconsolidation of interest in MDA Apartments   (16)   - 
Purchase of interests from noncontrolling interests   (344)   - 
Investment in unconsolidated real estate joint venture interests   (17,718)   (8,342)
Decrease in restricted cash   3,891    1,692 
Net cash used in investing activities   (129,357)   (112,749)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Distributions to common stockholders   (14,758)   (12,111)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests   (22,642)   (1,186)
Distributions to preferred stockholders   (11,716)   (2,643)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests   7,184    1,677 
Borrowings on mortgages payable   82,440    63,510 
Repayments on mortgages payable   (1,201)   (1,142)
Payments of deferred financing fees   (2,881)   (1,733)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock   57,346    25 
Net proceeds from issuance of 8.250% Series A cumulative redeemable preferred stock   -    68,575 
Net proceeds from issuance of Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock   64,532    1,627 
Net proceeds from issuance of Warrants underlying the Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock   1,106    22 
Net issuance costs from issuance of 7.125% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock   (50)   - 
Net cash provided by financing activities   159,360    116,621 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  $57,245   $22,150 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  $82,047   $68,960 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $139,292   $91,110 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information          
           
Cash paid during the period for interest  $13,506   $8,327 
Conversion of preferred equity investment to note receivable  $(14,435)  $- 
Distributions payable – declared and unpaid  $8,326   $4,994 
Mortgages assumed upon property acquisitions  $146,377   $39,054 
Mortgages assumed by buyer upon sale of real estate assets  $(41,419)  $- 
Reduction of assets from deconsolidation  $53,574   $- 
Reduction of mortgages payable from deconsolidation  $36,854   $- 
Reduction of other liabilities from deconsolidation  $1,002   $- 
Reduction of noncontrolling interests from deconsolidation  $8,833   $- 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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BLUEROCK RESIDENTIAL GROWTH REIT, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 1 – Organization and Nature of Business 

 

Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated as a Maryland corporation on July 25, 2008. The Company’s objective is to maximize long-term stockholder value by acquiring and developing well-located institutional-quality apartment properties in demographically attractive growth markets across the United States. The Company seeks to maximize returns through investments where it believes it can drive substantial growth in its funds from operations and net asset value through one or more of its Core-Plus, Value-Add, Opportunistic and Invest-to-Own investment strategies.

 

As of June 30, 2017, the Company's portfolio consisted of interests in thirty-four properties (twenty-four operating properties and ten development properties). The Company’s thirty-four properties contain an aggregate of 10,041 units, comprised of 7,446 operating units and 2,595 units under development. As of June 30, 2017, these properties, exclusive of development properties, were approximately 95% occupied.

 

The Company has elected to be treated, and currently qualifies, as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), for federal income tax purposes. As a REIT, the Company generally is not subject to corporate-level income taxes. To maintain its REIT status, the Company is required, among other requirements, to distribute annually at least 90% of its “REIT taxable income,” as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), to the Company’s stockholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it would be subject to federal income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate tax rates.

 

Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

 

The Company operates as an umbrella partnership REIT in which Bluerock Residential Holdings, L.P. (its “Operating Partnership”), or the Operating Partnership’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, owns substantially all of the property interests acquired and investments made on the Company’s behalf. As of June 30, 2017, limited partners other than the Company owned approximately 8.53% of the Operating Partnership (1.04% is held by holders of limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership (“OP Units”) and 7.49% is held by holders of the Operating Partnership’s long-term incentive plan units (“LTIP Units”)).

 

Bluerock Real Estate, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, is referred to as Bluerock (“Bluerock”), and the Company’s external manager, BRG Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is referred to as its Manager (“Manager”). Both Bluerock and the Manager are related parties with respect to the Company, but are not within the Company’s control and are not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements.

 

Because the Company is the sole general partner of its Operating Partnership and has unilateral control over its management and major operating decisions (even if additional limited partners are admitted to the Operating Partnership), the accounts of the Operating Partnership are consolidated in its consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company also consolidates entities in which it controls more than 50% of the voting equity and in which control does not rest with other investors. Investments in real estate joint ventures over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but for which it does not have financial or operating control, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. These entities are reflected on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as “Preferred equity investments and investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures.” All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.  The Company will consider future joint ventures for consolidation in accordance with the provisions required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810: Consolidation.

 

Certain amounts in prior year financial statement presentation have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. 

 

Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures

 

The Company first analyzes its investments in joint ventures to determine if the joint venture is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) in accordance with ASC 810 and if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary requiring consolidation.  A VIE is an entity that has (i) insufficient equity to permit it to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or (ii) equity holders that lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest.  VIEs are consolidated by the primary beneficiary, which is the entity that has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that potentially could be significant to the entity.  Variable interests in a VIE are contractual, ownership, or other financial interests in a VIE that change in value with changes in the fair value of the VIE’s net assets. The Company continuously re-assesses at each level of the joint venture whether the entity is (i) a VIE, and (ii) if the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.  If it was determined an entity in which the Company holds a joint venture interest qualified as a VIE and the Company was the primary beneficiary, the entity would be consolidated. 

 

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If, after consideration of the VIE accounting literature, the Company has determined that an entity is not a VIE, the Company assesses the need for consolidation under all other provisions of ASC 810.  These provisions provide for consolidation of majority-owned entities through a majority voting interest held by the Company providing control, or through determination of control by virtue of the Company being the general partner in a limited partnership or the controlling member of a limited liability company.

 

In assessing whether the Company is in control of and requiring consolidation of the limited liability company and partnership venture structures, the Company evaluates the respective rights and privileges afforded each member or partner (collectively referred to as “member”).  The Company’s member would not be deemed to control the entity if any of the other members have either (i) substantive kickout rights providing the ability to dissolve (liquidate) the entity or otherwise remove the managing member or general partner without cause or (ii) has substantive participating rights in the entity.  Substantive participating rights (whether granted by contract or law) provide for the ability to effectively participate in significant decisions of the entity that would be expected to be made in the ordinary course of business.    

  

If it has been determined that the Company does not have control, but does have the ability to exercise significant influence over the entity, the Company accounts for these unconsolidated investments under the equity method of accounting. The equity method of accounting requires these investments to be initially recorded at cost and subsequently increased (decreased) for the Company’s share of net income (loss), including eliminations for the Company’s share of intercompany transactions, and increased (decreased) for contributions (distributions). The Company’s proportionate share of the results of operations of these investments is reflected in the Company’s earnings or losses.

 

Interim Financial Information

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting, and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10-1 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, the financial statements for interim reporting do not include all of the information and notes or disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for interim periods should not be considered indicative of the operating results for a full year.

 

The balance sheet at December 31, 2016 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  For further information, refer to the financial statements and notes thereto included in our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 22, 2017. 

 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Other than the adoption of accounting pronouncements as described below, there have been no significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies since it filed its audited consolidated financial statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements  

 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, "Business Combinations; Clarifying the Definition of a Business" (“ASU 2017-01”). ASU 2017-01 modifies the requirements to meet the definition of a business under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805, "Business Combinations." The amendments provide a screen to determine when a set of identifiable assets and liabilities is not a business. The screen requires that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets, the set is not a business. The impact is expected to result in fewer transactions being accounted for as business combinations. The Company believes that this amendment will result in most of its real estate acquisitions being accounted for as asset acquisitions rather than business combinations. ASU 2017-01 is effective for the Company for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this standard effective January 1, 2017. The impact to the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes as a result of the adoption of this standard is primarily related to the difference in the accounting of acquisition costs. When accounting for these costs as a part of an asset acquisition, the Company is permitted to capitalize the costs.

 

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In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, "Statement of Cash Flows; Restricted Cash" (“ASU 2016-18”). This update requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. The Company will adjust the consolidated statement of cash flows as required in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-08. ASU 2016-18 is effective for the Company for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted.

 

In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments” (“ASU 2016-15”). The ASU provides guidance on the treatment of cash receipts and cash payments for certain types of cash transactions, to eliminate diversity in practice in the presentation of the cash flow statement. For public business entities, the amendments in ASU 2016-15 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application was permitted. The Company is still in the process of determining the impact that the implementation of ASU 2016-15 will have on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-07, “Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting” (“ASU 2016-07”), which eliminates the requirement to retroactively adjust an investment, results of operations, and retained earnings when the investment qualifies for the use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence. The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2016-07 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements when adopted.

 

In June 2016, the FASB updated ASC Topic 326 "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses" with 2016-13 “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-03”). ASU 2016-13 enhances the methodology of measuring expected credit losses to include the use of forward-looking information to better inform credit loss estimates. ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual periods (including interim periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the guidance and has not determined the impact this standard may have on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”). Under ASU 2016-02, an entity will be required to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on its balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 offers specific accounting guidance for a lessee, a lessor and sale and leaseback transactions. Lessees and lessors are required to disclose qualitative and quantitative information about leasing arrangements to enable a user of the financial statements to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. For public companies, ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period, and requires a modified retrospective adoption, with early adoption permitted. The Company expects that, because of the ASU 2016-02’s emphasis on lessee accounting, ASU 2016-02 will not have a material impact on the Company’s accounting for leases. Consistent with present standards, the Company will continue to account for lease revenue on a straight-line basis. Also consistent with the Company’s current practice, under ASU 2016-02 only initial direct costs that are incremental to the lessor will be capitalized.

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”). The updated standard is a new comprehensive revenue recognition model that requires revenue to be recognized in a manner that depicts the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services. In August 2015, the FASB voted to approve the deferral of the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. Therefore, ASU 2014-09 will become effective for the Company in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, but not earlier than the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. The ASU allows for either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which adds guidance on identifying performance obligations within a contract. The Company has not selected a transition method. The Company’s revenue-producing contracts are primarily leases that are not within the scope of this standard. As a result, the Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact the Company’s rental income. The Company is continuing to evaluate the impact on other revenue sources. However, the Company does expect additional disclosures that are required from the adoption of this standard.

 

Note 3 – Sale of Real Estate Asset and Abandonment of Development Project

 

Sale of Village Green Ann Arbor

 

On February 22, 2017, the Company closed on the sale of the Village Green Ann Arbor property, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The property was sold for approximately $71.4 million, subject to certain prorations and adjustments typical in such real estate transactions. After deduction for the payoff of the existing mortgage indebtedness encumbering the Village Green Ann Arbor property in the amount of $41.4 million and payment of closing costs and fees of $1.3 million, the sale of the property generated net proceeds of approximately $28.6 million and a gain on sale of approximately $16.7 million, of which the Company’s pro rata share of proceeds was approximately $13.6 million and pro rata share of the gain was approximately $7.8 million.

 

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Election to Abandon East San Marco Development

 

On November 24, 2015, the Company entered into a cost-sharing agreement to pursue the acquisition of a tract of real property located in Jacksonville, Florida for the development of a 266-unit, Class A multifamily apartment community with 44,276 square feet of retail space, or the East San Marco Property.  In 2017 the Company elected to abandon pursuit of the development of the East San Marco Property due to significant cost escalations arising from scope changes imposed on the project after the start and from both general and market specific labor and material inflation, which negatively impacted the risk and return profile of the project.  The Company recognized approximately $2.9 million of acquisition and pursuit costs during the six months ended June 30, 2017 based on its investment in a controlling equity position in the East San Marco Property prior to abandonment.

 

Sale of Lansbrook Village

 

On April 26, 2017, the Company closed on the sale of Lansbrook Village, located in Palm Harbor, Florida. The 90% owned property was sold for approximately $82.4 million, subject to certain prorations and adjustments typical in such real estate transactions. After deduction for assumption of the existing mortgage indebtedness encumbering Lansbrook Village in the amount of $57.2 million and payment of closing costs and fees of $1.2 million, the sale of the property generated net proceeds of approximately $24.1 million and a gain on sale of approximately $22.8 million, of which the Company’s pro rata share of proceeds was approximately $19.1 million and pro rata share of the gain was approximately $16.1 million.

 

Sale of Fox Hill

 

On May 24, 2017, the Company closed on the sale of the Fox Hill property, located in Austin, Texas. The property was sold for approximately $46.5 million, subject to certain prorations and adjustments typical in such real estate transactions. After deduction for the payoff of the existing mortgage indebtedness encumbering the Fox Hill property in the amount of $26.7 million, the payment of a prepayment penalty on the mortgage of $1.6 million and payment of closing costs and fees of $0.5 million, the sale of the property generated net proceeds of approximately $19.2 million and a gain on sale of approximately $10.7 million, of which the Company’s pro rata share of proceeds was approximately $16.4 million and pro rata share of the gain was approximately $10.3 million.

 

Sale of MDA Apartments

 

On June 30, 2017, the Company closed on the sale of its interest in MDA Apartments, located in Chicago, Illinois. The Company’s 35% interest in the property was sold for approximately $18.3 million, subject to certain prorations and adjustments typical in such real estate transactions. After deduction for the payment of closing costs and fees of $0.7 million, the sale of the joint venture interest in the property generated net proceeds of approximately $17.6 million and gain on sale of $10.2 million, of which our pro rata share of proceeds was approximately $11.0 million and pro rata share of the gain was approximately $6.4 million.

 

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Note 4 – Investments in Real Estate

 

As of June 30, 2017, the Company was invested in twenty-four operating real estate properties and ten development properties generally through joint ventures, including convertible preferred equity investments, and mezzanine loans. The following tables provide summary information regarding our operating and development investments, which are either consolidated or presented on the equity method of accounting.

 

Operating Properties   

   Number of   Year   Ownership 
Multifamily Community Name/Location  Units   Built/Renovated (1)   Interest 
ARIUM at Palmer Ranch, Sarasota, FL   320    2016    95.0%
ARIUM Grandewood, Orlando, FL   306    2005    95.0%
ARIUM Gulfshore, Naples, FL   368    2016    95.0%
ARIUM Palms, Orlando, FL   252    2008    95.0%
ARIUM Pine Lakes, Port St. Lucie, FL   320    2003    85.0%
ARIUM Westside, Atlanta, GA   336    2008    90.0%
Ashton Reserve, Charlotte, NC   473    2015    100.0%
Enders Place at Baldwin Park, Orlando, FL   220    2003    89.5%
James on South First, formerly Legacy at Southpark, Austin, TX   250    2016    90.0%
Marquis at Crown Ridge, San Antonio, TX   352    2009    90.0%
Marquis at Stone Oak, San Antonio, TX   335    2007    90.0%
Marquis at The Cascades I, Tyler, TX   328    2007    90.0%
Marquis at The Cascades II, Tyler, TX   254    2009    90.0%
Marquis at TPC, San Antonio, TX   139    2008    90.0%
Nevadan, Atlanta, GA   480    1990    90.0%
Park & Kingston, Charlotte, NC   168    2015    96.0%
Preston View, Morrisville, NC   382    2000    91.8%
Roswell City Walk, Roswell, GA   320    2015    98.0%
Sorrel, Frisco, TX   352    2015    95.0%
Sovereign, Fort Worth, TX   322    2015    95.0%
The Brodie, Austin, TX   324    2001    92.5%
The Preserve at Henderson Beach, Destin, FL   340    2009    100.0%
Wesley Village, Charlotte, NC   301    2010    91.8%
Whetstone, Durham, NC   204    2015    (2)
Total   7,446           

 

(1) Represents date of last significant renovation or year built if there were no renovations.  

(2) Whetstone is currently a preferred equity investment providing a stated investment return.

 

Depreciation expense was $7.8 million and $5.8 million, and $15.6 million and $10.8 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

Intangibles related to the Company’s consolidated investments in real estate consist of the value of in-place leases. In-place leases are amortized over the remaining term of the in-place leases, which is approximately six months. Amortization expense related to the in-place leases was $2.6 million and $2.0 million, and $5.7 million and $4.5 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

Development Properties

Multifamily Community Name/Location 

Planned
Number of

Units

  

Actual /
Anticipated
Initial

Occupancy

  Anticipated
Construction
Completion
            
Alexan CityCentre, Houston, TX   340   2Q 2017  4Q 2017
Alexan Southside Place, Houston, TX   270   4Q 2017  2Q 2018
APOK Townhomes, Boca Raton, FL   90   3Q 2018  1Q 2019
Crescent Perimeter, Atlanta, GA   320   4Q 2018  2Q 2019
Domain, Garland, TX   299   4Q 2018  2Q 2019
Flagler Village, Fort Lauderdale, FL   384   3Q 2019  3Q 2020
Helios, Atlanta, GA   282   2Q 2017  4Q 2017
Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC   245   1Q 2018  3Q 2018
Vickers Village, Roswell, GA   79   2Q 2018  3Q 2018
West Morehead, Charlotte, NC   286   4Q 2018  2Q 2019
Total   2,595       

 

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Note 5 – Acquisition of Real Estate

 

The following describes the Company’s significant acquisition activity during the six months ended June 30, 2017:

 

Acquisition of Bell Preston View

 

On February 17, 2017, the Company, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, acquired a 91.8% interest in a 382-unit apartment community located in Morrisville, North Carolina, known as Bell Preston View Apartments (“Preston View”) for approximately $59.5 million. The purchase price of $59.5 million was funded, in part, with a $41.1 million senior mortgage loan secured by the Preston View property.

 

Acquisition of Wesley Village

 

 On March 9, 2017, the Company, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, acquired a 91.8% interest in a 301-unit apartment community and adjacent land located in Charlotte, North Carolina, known as Wesley Village Apartments (“Wesley Village”) for approximately $57.2 million.  The purchase price for Wesley Village of approximately $57.2 million was funded, in part, with a $40.5 million senior mortgage loan secured by the Wesley Village property.

 

Acquisition of five-property Texas Portfolio (“Texas Portfolio”)

 

On June 9, 2017, the Company, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, acquired a 90.0% interest in a portfolio of five apartment community properties containing 1,408-units, located in San Antonio and Tyler, Texas for approximately $188.9 million.  The purchase price for the five-property portfolio was funded, in part, with the assumption of five senior mortgage loans of a total of approximately $146.4 million secured individually by each of the portfolio properties. The properties are Marquis at Crown Ridge, Marquis at Stone Oak and Marquis at TPC located in San Antonio, Texas, and Marquis at The Cascades I and II located in Tyler, Texas.

 

Purchase Price Allocations

 

The acquisitions of Wesley Village, Preston View and the Texas Portfolio have been accounted for as asset acquisitions. The purchase prices were allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on their estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition.

 

The following table summarizes the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date (amounts in thousands): 

 

   Purchase Price Allocation 
Land  $30,615 
Building   237,651 
Building improvements   17,997 
Land improvements   10,671 
Furniture and fixtures   4,855 
In-place leases   6,013 
Other assets   666 
Total assets acquired  $308,468 
Mortgages assumed  $146,377 
Total liabilities acquired  $146,377 

 

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The pro-forma information presented below represents the change in consolidated revenue and earnings as if the Company's acquisitions of Wesley Village, Preston View, the Texas Portfolio and 2016 acquisitions, had occurred on January 1, 2016 (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts).

 

   Six Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2017   2016 
   As Reported   Pro-Forma
Adjustments
   Pro-Forma   As Reported   Pro-Forma
Adjustments
   Pro-Forma 
                         
Revenues  $53,710   $10,283   $63,993   $35,033   $29,247   $64,280 
Net income (loss)  $44,696   $(3,665)  $41,031   $(4,585)  $(17,102)  $(21,687)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders  $12,579   $(3,362)  $9,217   $(9,179)  $(15,674)  $(24,853)
                               
Income (loss) per share, basic and diluted (1)  $0.49        $0.36   $(0.45)       $(1.21)

 

(1) Pro-forma earnings (loss) per share, both basic and diluted, are calculated based on the net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company. 

 

Aggregate property level revenues and net loss for 2017 acquisitions of Wesley Village, Preston View and the Texas Portfolio, since the properties’ respective acquisition dates, that are reflected in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2017 amounted to $4.4 million and $0.09 million, respectively.

 

Note 6 – Notes and Interest Receivable due from Related Party

 

Following is a summary of the Notes and interest receivable due from related parties as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands):

 

Property  June 30,
 2017
   December 31,
 2016
 
         
APOK Townhomes  $11,360   $ 
Domain   20,528     
West Morehead   24,961    21,267 
Total  $56,849   $21,267 

 

The interest income from related parties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 are summarized below (amounts in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
Property  2017   2016   2017   2016 
APOK Townhomes  $420   $   $807   $ 
Domain   758        992     
West Morehead   919        1,821     
Interest income from related parties  $2,097   $   $3,620   $ 

 

West Morehead Mezzanine Financing

 

On December 29, 2016, the Company, through BRG Morehead NC, LLC, or BRG Morehead NC, an indirect subsidiary, provided a $21.3 million mezzanine loan, or the BRG West Morehead Mezz Loan, to BR Morehead JV Member, LLC, an affiliate of the Manager, or BR Morehead JV Member. The BRG West Morehead Mezz Loan is secured by BR Morehead JV Member’s approximate 95.0% interest in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Bluerock Special Opportunity + Income Fund II, (“Fund II”), an affiliate of the Manager, and an affiliate of ArchCo Residential, or the West Morehead JV, which intends to develop an approximately 286-unit Class A apartment community located in Charlotte, North Carolina to be known as West Morehead. The BRG West Morehead Mezz Loan matures on the earlier of January 5, 2020, or the maturity date of the West Morehead Construction Loan, as defined below, as extended, and bears interest at a fixed rate of 15.0%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only during the initial term. The BRG West Morehead Mezz Loan can be prepaid without penalty. The Company has the right to exercise an option to purchase, at the greater of a 25 basis point discount to fair market value or 15% internal rate of return for Fund II, up to a 100% common membership interest in BR Morehead JV Member (the mezzanine borrower), which is 99.5% owned by Fund II and which currently holds an approximate 95.0% interest in the West Morehead JV and in the West Morehead property, subject to certain promote rights of our unaffiliated development partner.

 

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On January 5, 2017, the Company increased the amount of the BRG West Morehead Mezz Loan to approximately $24.6 million.

 

In conjunction with the West Morehead development, on December 29, 2016, the West Morehead property owner, which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into a $34.5 million construction loan with an unaffiliated party, or the West Morehead Construction Loan, of which $0.01 million is outstanding at June 30, 2017, and which is secured by the West Morehead property. The West Morehead Construction Loan matures on December 29, 2019, and contains two one-year extension options, subject to certain conditions including a debt service coverage, loan to value ratio and payment of an extension fee. The West Morehead Construction Loan bears interest on a floating basis on the amount drawn based on LIBOR plus 3.75%, subject to a minimum of 4.25%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only until September 2019, with further payments based on twenty-five-year amortization. The West Morehead Construction Loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

In addition, on December 29, 2016, the West Morehead property owner, which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into a $7.3 million mezzanine loan with an unaffiliated party, of which $0.4 million is outstanding at June 30, 2017, and which is secured by membership interest in the joint venture developing the West Morehead property. The loan matures on December 29, 2019, and contains two one-year extension options, subject to certain conditions including a debt service coverage, loan to value ratio, extension of the West Morehead Construction Loan and payment of an extension fee. The loan bears interest on a fixed rate of 11.5%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only. The loan can be prepaid prior to maturity provided the lender receives a cumulative return of 30% of its loan amount including all principal and interest paid.

 

APOK Townhomes Mezzanine Financing

 

On January 6, 2017, the Company, through BRG Boca, LLC, or BRG Boca, an indirect subsidiary, provided a $11.2 million mezzanine loan, or the BRG Boca Mezz Loan, to BRG Boca JV Member, LLC, an affiliate of the Manager, or BR Boca JV Member. The BRG Boca Mezz Loan is secured by BR Boca JV Member’s approximate 90.0% interest in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Fund II, an affiliate of the Manager, and an affiliate of NCC Development Group, or the Boca JV, which intends to develop an approximately 90-unit Class A apartment community located in Boca Raton, Florida to be known as APOK Townhomes. The BRG Boca Mezz Loan matures on the earlier of January 6, 2020, or the maturity of the Boca Construction Loan, defined below, as extended, and bears interest at a fixed rate of 15.0%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only during the initial term. The BRG Boca Mezz Loan can be prepaid without penalty. The Company has the right to exercise an option to purchase, at the greater of a 25 basis point discount to fair market value or 15% internal rate of return for Fund II, up to a 100% common membership interest in BR Boca JV Member (the mezzanine borrower), which is 99.5% owned by Fund II and which currently holds an approximate 90.0% interest in the Boca JV and in the Boca property, subject to certain promote rights of our unaffiliated development partner.

 

In conjunction with the APOK Townhomes development, on December 29, 2016, the APOK Townhomes property owner, which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into a $18.7 million construction loan with an unaffiliated party, the Boca Construction Loan, of which $2.7 million is outstanding at June 30, 2017, which is secured by the APOK Townhomes property. The loan matures on June 29, 2019, and contains two one-year extension option, subject to certain conditions including a debt service coverage, stabilized occupancy and payment of an extension fee. The loan requires interest-only payments at prime plus 0.625%, subject to a floor of 4.125%. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

Domain Mezzanine Financing

 

On March 3, 2017, the Company, through BRG Domain Phase 1, LLC, or BRG Domain 1, an indirect subsidiary, provided a $20.3 million mezzanine loan, or the BRG Domain 1 Mezz Loan, to BR Member Domain Phase 1, LLC, an affiliate of the Manager, or BR Domain 1 JV Member. The BRG Domain 1 Mezz Loan is secured by BR Domain 1 JV Member’s approximate 95.0% interest in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Fund II, an affiliate of the Manager, and an affiliate of ArchCo Residential, or the Domain Phase 1 JV, which intends to develop an approximately 299-unit Class A apartment community located in Garland, Texas. The BRG Domain Phase 1 Mezz Loan matures on the earlier of March 3, 2020, or the maturity of the Domain 1 Construction Loan, defined below, as extended, and bears interest at a fixed rate of 15.0%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only during the initial term. The BRG Domain 1 Mezz Loan can be prepaid without penalty. The Company has the right to exercise an option to purchase, at the greater of a 25 basis point discount to fair market value or 15% internal rate of return for Fund II, up to a 100% common membership interest in BR Domain 1 JV Member (the mezzanine borrower), which is 99.5% owned by Fund II and which currently holds an approximate 95.0% interest in the Domain 1 JV and in the Domain 1 property, subject to certain promote rights of our unaffiliated development partner.

 

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In conjunction with the Domain 1 development, on March 3, 2017, the Domain 1 property owner, which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into a $30.3 million construction loan with an unaffiliated party, or the Domain 1 Construction Loan, of which none is outstanding at June 30, 2017, and which is secured by the Domain 1 property. The Domain 1 Construction Loan matures on March 3, 2020, and contains two one-year extension options, subject to certain conditions including construction completion, a debt service coverage, loan to value ratio and payment of an extension fee. The Domain 1 Construction Loan bears interest on a floating basis on the amount drawn based on LIBOR plus 3.25%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only until March 2020, with further payments based on thirty-year amortization. The Domain 1 Construction Loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

In addition, on March 3, 2017, the Domain 1 property owner, which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into a $6.4 million mezzanine loan with an unaffiliated party, of which $1.4 million is outstanding at June 30, 2017, and which is secured by membership interest in the joint venture developing the Domain 1 property. The loan matures on March 3, 2020, and contains two one-year extension options, subject to certain conditions including a debt service coverage, loan to value ratio, extension of the Domain 1 Construction Loan and payment of an extension fee. The loan bears interest on a fixed rate of 12.5%, with 9.5% paid currently. Regular monthly payments are interest-only. The loan can be prepaid prior to maturity provided the lender receives a minimum profit and 1% exit fee.

 

Note 7 – Preferred Equity Investments and Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures

 

Following is a summary of the Company’s ownership interests in the investments reported under the equity method of accounting. The carrying amount of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is summarized in the table below (amounts in thousands):

 

Property  June 30,
 2017
   December 31,
 2016
 
         
Alexan CityCentre  $9,258   $7,733 
Alexan Southside Place   19,015    17,322 
APOK Townhomes   7    7,569 
Domain   12    5,249 
Flagler Village   24,656    14,035 
Helios   16,360    16,360 
Lake Boone Trail   11,930    9,919 
West Morehead   14    13 
Whetstone   12,932    12,932 
Total  $94,184   $91,132 

 

As of June 30, 2017, the Company had outstanding equity investments in nine multi-tiered joint ventures, each of which were created to develop a multifamily property. In each case, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership made a preferred investment in a joint venture, except Flagler Village, Domain, West Morehead and APOK Townhomes, which are common interests, and West Morehead, APOK Townhomes and Domain, which are primarily mezzanine loan investments as discussed in Note 6. The common interests in these joint ventures, as well as preferred interests in some cases, are owned by affiliates of the Manager. In each case, the Company’s preferred investment in the joint venture generates a preferred return of 15% on its outstanding capital contributions and the Company is not allocated any of the income or loss. The joint venture is the controlling member in an entity whose purpose is to develop a multifamily property. Each joint venture in which the Company owns a preferred interest is required to redeem the Company’s preferred membership interests plus any accrued but unpaid preferred return on the earlier of the date which is six months following the maturity of the related development’s construction loan, or any earlier acceleration or due date. Additionally, the Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to convert its preferred membership interest in each joint venture into a common membership interest for a period of six months from the date upon which 70% of the units in the related development have been leased.

 

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The following provides additional information regarding the Company’s preferred equity and investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

The preferred returns and equity in income of the Company’s unconsolidated real estate joint ventures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 are summarized below (amounts in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
Property  2017   2016   2017   2016 
Alexan CityCentre  $325   $253   $626   $496 
Alexan Southside Place   733    648    1,373    1,296 
Domain       140    141    277 
EOS       134    (22)   272 
Flagler Village   (2)   2    (4)   (1)
Helios   612    612    1,217    1,224 
Lake Boone Trail   446    371    867    742 
West Morehead       131        294 
Whetstone   491    484    979    943 
                     
Preferred returns and equity in income of unconsolidated joint venture  $2,605   $2,775   $5,177   $5,543 

 

Summary combined financial information for the Company’s investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, is as follows:

 

   June 30,
 2017
   December 31,
 2016
 
Balance Sheets:          
Real estate, net of depreciation  $273,832   $197,742 
Other assets   39,642    33,814 
Total assets  $313,474   $231,556 
           
Mortgages payable  $173,603   $97,598 
Other liabilities   22,555    13,191 
Total liabilities  $196,158   $110,789 
Members’ equity   117,316    120,767 
Total liabilities and members’ equity  $313,474   $231,556 

   

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
Operating Statement:                    
Rental revenues  $784   $1,469   $1,543   $2,614 
Operating expenses   (915)   (807)   (1,361)   (1,539)
(Loss) income before debt service, acquisition costs, and depreciation and amortization   (131)   662    182    1,075 
Interest expense, net   (554)   (331)   (4,471)   (655)
Acquisition costs   -    (1)   -    (1)
Depreciation and amortization   (630)   (767)   (983)   (1,526)
Operating (loss)   (1,315)   (437)   (5,272)   (1,107)
Net loss  $(1,315)  $(437)  $(5,272)  $(1,107)

 

Alexan CityCentre Interests

 

On July 1, 2014, through BRG T&C BLVD Houston, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Bluerock Growth Fund, LLC (“BGF”), Fund II and Bluerock Special Opportunity + Income Fund III, LLC (“Fund III”), affiliates of the Manager, and an affiliate of Trammell Crow Residential, to develop a 340-unit Class A apartment community located in Houston, Texas, to be known as Alexan CityCentre. The Company has made a capital commitment of approximately $9.3 million to acquire 100% of the Class A preferred equity interests in BR T&C BLVD JV Member, LLC, all of which has been funded as of June 30, 2017 (of which $2.8 million earns a 20% return).

 

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On June 7, 2016, the Alexan CityCentre property owner (the “Alexan borrower”), which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into a loan modification agreement to amend the terms of its construction loan financing the construction and development of the Alexan CityCentre property (the “Alexan Development”). The maximum principal amount available to the Alexan borrower under the terms of the modified loan is $55.1 million, of which approximately $43.8 million is outstanding at June 30, 2017. The maturity date is January 1, 2020, subject to a single one-year extension exercisable at the option of the Alexan borrower. The interest rate on the loan is a variable per annum rate equal to the prime rate plus 0.5%, or LIBOR plus 3.00%, at the Alexan borrower’s option. The loan requires monthly interest payments until the maturity date, after which $60,000 monthly payments of principal will be required in addition to payment of accrued interest during the maturity extension period. The Alexan borrower was required to initially fund approximately $2.6 million as an interest reserve and approximately $0.6 million as an operating deficit reserve. Certain unaffiliated third parties agreed to guaranty the completion of the development of the Alexan Development and provided partial guaranties of the Alexan borrower’s principal and interest obligations under the loan. The Alexan borrower is required to complete the Alexan Development by December 31, 2017 (without extension for any reason). To obtain the loan modification, the Alexan borrower was required to contribute additional equity for the Alexan Development in the amount of approximately $2.2 million to be applied to development costs, of which the Company funded approximately $0.7 million and Bluerock Growth Fund II, LLC (“BGF II”), an affiliate of the Manager, funded $1.3 million as Class B preferred interests earning a 20% preferred return.

 

Alexan Southside Place Interests

 

On January 12, 2015, through BRG Southside, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Operating Partnership, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture, along with Fund II and Fund III, which are affiliates of the Manager, and an affiliate of Trammell Crow Residential, to develop an approximately 270-unit Class A apartment community located in Houston, Texas, to be known as Alexan Southside Place. Alexan Southside Place will be developed upon a tract of land ground leased from Prokop Industries BH, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, by BR Bellaire BLVD, LLC, as tenant under an 85-year ground lease. The Company has made a capital commitment of $19.0 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BR Southside Member, LLC, all of which has been funded as of June 30, 2017, with $1.7 million earning a 20% preferred return.

 

In conjunction with the Alexan Southside development, on April 7, 2015, the Alexan Southside leasehold interest holder, which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into a $31.8 million construction loan, of which $9.9 million is outstanding at June 30, 2017, which is secured by the leasehold interest in the Alexan Southside Place property. The loan matures on April 7, 2019, and contains a one-year extension option, subject to certain conditions including a debt service coverage, loan to value ratio and payment of an extension fee. The loan bears interest on a floating basis on the amount drawn based on the base rate plus 1.25% or LIBOR plus 2.25%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only during the initial term, with payments during the extension period based on a thirty-year amortization. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

APOK Townhomes Interests

 

On September 1, 2016, through BRG Boca, LLC, or BRG Boca, a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Operating Partnership, the Company made an investment in a multi-tiered joint venture, along with Fund II, an affiliate of the Manager, and NCC Development Group, or the Boca JV, to develop a 90-unit Class A apartment community located in Boca Raton, Florida to be known as APOK Townhomes. On January 6, 2017, (i) Fund II substantially redeemed the common equity investment held by BRG Boca in BR Boca JV Member for $7.3 million, (ii) BRG Boca maintained a 0.5% common interest in BR Boca JV Member, and (iii) the Company, through BRG Boca, provided a mezzanine loan in the amount of $11.2 million to BR Boca JV Member, or the BRG Boca Mezz Loan. See Note 6 for further details regarding APOK Townhomes and the BRG Boca Mezz Loan.

 

Domain Phase 1 Interests

 

On November 20, 2015, through a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, BRG Domain Phase 1, LLC, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Fund II, an affiliate of the Manager, and an affiliate of ArchCo Residential, to develop an approximately 299-unit, Class A, apartment community located in Garland, Texas. The property will be developed upon a tract of approximately 10 acres of land. On March 3, 2017, (i) Fund II substantially redeemed the preferred equity investment held by BRG Domain 1 in BR Domain 1 JV Member for $7.1 million, (ii) BRG Domain 1 maintained a 0.5% common interest in BR Domain 1 JV Member, and (iii) the Company, through BRG Domain 1, provided a mezzanine loan in the amount of $20.3 million to BR Domain 1 JV Member, or the BRG Domain 1 Mezz Loan. See Note 6 for further details regarding Domain Phase 1 and the BRG Domain 1 Mezz Loan.

 

Flagler Village Interests

 

On December 18, 2015, through BRG Flagler Village, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, BRG Flagler Village, LLC, the Company made an investment in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Fund II, an affiliate of the Manager, and an affiliate of ArchCo Residential, to develop an approximately 384-unit, Class A apartment community located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Company has made a capital commitment of $57.8 million to acquire common interests in BR Flagler Village, LLC, of which $24.7 million has been funded at June 30, 2017.

 

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Helios Interests

 

On May 29, 2015, through BRG Cheshire, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Operating Partnership, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture, along with Fund III and an affiliate of Catalyst Development Partners II, to develop a 282-unit Class A apartment community located in Atlanta, Georgia, to be known as Helios Apartments. The Company has made a capital commitment of $16.4 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BR Cheshire Member, LLC, all of which has been funded as of June 30, 2017.

 

In conjunction with the Helios development, on December 16, 2015, the Helios property owner, which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into a $38.1 million construction loan which is secured by the fee simple interest in the Helios property, of which approximately $28.3 million is outstanding at June 30, 2017. The loan matures on December 16, 2018, and contains two one-year extension options, subject to certain conditions including a debt service coverage, loan to value ratio and payment of an extension fee. The loan bears interest on a floating basis on the amount drawn based on one-month LIBOR plus 2.50%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only during the initial term, with payments during the extension period based on a thirty-year amortization. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

Lake Boone Trail Interests

 

On December 18, 2015, through BRG Lake Boone, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, BRG Lake Boone, LLC, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Fund II, an affiliate of the Manager, and an affiliate of Tribridge Residential, LLC, to develop an approximately 245-unit, Class A apartment community located in Raleigh, North Carolina (“Lake Boone Trail”). The Company has made a capital commitment of $11.9 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BR Lake Boone JV Member, LLC, all of which has been funded at June 30, 2017.

 

In conjunction with the Lake Boone Trail development, on June 23, 2016, the Lake Boone property owner, which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into a $25.2 million construction loan which is secured by the fee simple interest in the Lake Boone Trail property, of which $6.1 million is outstanding as of June 30, 2017. The loan matures on December 23, 2019, and contains one extension option for one year to five years, subject to certain conditions including construction completion, a debt service coverage, loan to value ratio and payment of an extension fee. The loan bears interest on a floating basis on the amount drawn based on one-month LIBOR plus 2.65%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only during the initial term, with payments during the extension period based on a thirty-year amortization. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

West Morehead Interests

 

On January 6, 2016, through BRG Morehead NC, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, BRG Morehead NC, LLC, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Fund II, an affiliate of the Manager, and an affiliate of ArchCo Residential, to develop an approximately 286-unit Class A apartment community located in Charlotte, North Carolina to be known as West Morehead.  The Company has a 0.5% common equity interest in BR Morehead JV Member, LLC, at June 30, 2017. See Note 6 for further details regarding West Morehead and the BRG West Morehead Mezz Loan.

 

Whetstone Interests

 

On May 20, 2015, through BRG Whetstone Durham, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Operating Partnership, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture, along with Fund III and an affiliate of TriBridge Residential, LLC, to acquire a 204-unit Class A apartment community located in Durham, North Carolina, to be known as Whetstone Apartments. The Company has made a capital commitment of $12.9 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BR Whetstone Member, LLC, all of which has been funded as of June 30, 2017 (of which $0.7 million earns a 20% return). On October 2, 2016, the Company entered into an agreement that provided for an extended twelve-month period in which it had a right to convert into common ownership. If the Company does not elect to convert into common ownership at that point, its preferred return would then decrease to 6.5%. Effective April 1, 2017, Whetstone ceased paying its preferred return on a current basis. The accrued preferred return of $0.5 million is shown as a due from affiliates in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company has evaluated the preferred equity investment and accrued preferred return and determined that the investment is not impaired and will be fully recoverable in the future.

 

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On October 6, 2016, the Whetstone property owner, which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into a mortgage loan of approximately $26.5 million secured by the Whetstone Apartment property. The loan matures on November 1, 2023. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.81%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only until November 1, 2017, with monthly payments beginning December 1, 2017 based on thirty-year amortization. The loan may be prepaid with the greater of 1% prepayment fee or yield maintenance until October 31, 2021, and thereafter at par. The loan is nonrecourse to the Company and its joint venture partners with certain standard scope non-recourse carve-outs for certain deeds, acts or failures to act on the part of the Company and the joint venture partners.

 

KeyBank Land Loan

 

The KeyBank land loan, which had been reflected on the unconsolidated entities financial statements, was paid off during the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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Note 8 – Mortgages Payable

 

The following table summarizes certain information as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, with respect to the Company’s senior mortgage indebtedness (amounts in thousands):

 

   Outstanding Principal   As of June 30, 2017
Property  June 30, 2017   December 31,
2016
   Interest Rate   Fixed/ Floating  Maturity Date
ARIUM at Palmer Ranch  $26,925   $26,925    3.23%  LIBOR + 2.17% (1)  February 1, 2023
ARIUM Grandewood   34,294    34,294    2.88%  Floating (2)  December 1, 2024
ARIUM Gulfshore   32,626    32,626    3.23%  LIBOR + 2.17% (1)  February 1, 2023
ARIUM Palms   24,999    24,999    3.28%  LIBOR + 2.22% (1)  September 1, 2022
ARIUM Pine Lakes   26,950    26,950    3.95%  Fixed  November 1, 2023
ARIUM Westside   52,150    52,150    3.68%  Fixed  August 1, 2023
Ashton Reserve I   31,653    31,900    4.67%  Fixed  December 1, 2025
Ashton Reserve II   15,270    15,270    3.68%  LIBOR + 2.62% (1)  January 1, 2026
Crescent Perimeter (3)           N/A   LIBOR + 3.00%  December 12, 2020
Enders Place at Baldwin Park (4)   24,511    24,732    4.30%  Fixed  November 1, 2022
Fox Hill       26,705            
James on South First, formerly Legacy at Southpark   26,500    26,500    4.35%  Fixed  January 1, 2024
Lansbrook Village       57,190            
Marquis at Crown Ridge   29,508        2.67%  LIBOR + 1.61% (1)  June 1, 2024
Marquis at Stone Oak   43,125        2.67%  LIBOR + 1.61% (1)  June 1, 2024
Marquis at The Cascades I   33,207        2.67%  LIBOR + 1.61% (1)  June 1, 2024
Marquis at The Cascades II   23,175        2.67%  LIBOR + 1.61% (1)  June 1, 2024
Marquis at TPC   17,362        2.67%  LIBOR + 1.61% (1)  June 1, 2024
MDA Apartments       37,124            
Nevadan   48,431    48,431    3.54%  LIBOR + 2.48% (1)  November 1, 2023
Park & Kingston (5)   18,432    18,432    3.41%  Fixed  April 1, 2020
Preston View   41,066        3.13%  LIBOR + 2.07% (1)  March 1, 2024
Roswell City Walk   51,000    51,000    3.63%  Fixed  December 1, 2026
Sorrel   38,684    38,684    3.35%  LIBOR + 2.29% (1)  May 1, 2023
Sovereign   28,880    28,880    3.46%  Fixed  November 10, 2022
The Brodie   34,825    34,825    3.71%  Fixed  December 1, 2023
The Preserve at Henderson Beach   36,655    36,989    4.65%  Fixed  January 5, 2023
Vickers Village (6)   829        4.22%  LIBOR + 3.00% (6)  December 1, 2020
Village Green of Ann Arbor       41,547            
Wesley Village   40,545        4.25%  Fixed  April 1, 2024
Total   781,602    716,153            
Fair value adjustments   2,139    1,364            
Deferred financing costs, net   (8,150)   (6,942)           
Total  $775,591   $710,575            

 

(1) One month LIBOR as of June 30, 2017 was 1.06%.

(2) ARIUM Grandewood principal balance includes the initial advance of $29.44 million at a floating rate of 1.67% plus one month LIBOR and a $4.85 million supplemental loan at a floating rate of 2.74% plus one month LIBOR. At June 30, 2017, the interest rates on the initial advance and supplemental loan were 2.46% and 3.53%, respectively.

(3) Construction loan of up to $44.7 million. The loan has a one-year extension option subject to certain conditions.

(4) The Enders Place at Baldwin Park principal balance includes a $16.7 million loan at a fixed rate of 3.97% and a $7.8 million supplemental loan at a fixed rate of 5.01%.

(5) The Park & Kingston principal balance includes a $15.3 million loan at a fixed rate of 3.21% and a $3.2 million supplemental loan at a fixed rate of 4.34%.

(6) Construction loan of up to $18.0 million, with interest at a floating rate of 3.00% plus one month LIBOR.

 

Deferred financing costs

 

Costs incurred in obtaining long-term financing, reflected as a reduction of Mortgages Payable in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, are amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method, over the terms of the related debt agreements, as applicable.

 

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Preston View Mortgage Payable

 

On February 17, 2017, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, entered into an approximately $41.1 million loan secured by Preston View. The loan matures March 1, 2024 and bears interest on a floating basis based on LIBOR plus 2.07%, with interest only payments until March 2019, and then monthly payments based on 30-year amortization. After March 31, 2018, the loan may be prepaid with a 1% prepayment fee through December 31, 2023, and thereafter at par.

 

Wesley Village Mortgage Payable

 

On March 9, 2017, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, entered into an approximately $40.5 million loan secured by Wesley Village. The loan matures April 1, 2024 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.25%, with interest only payments until April 2019, and then fixed monthly payments based on 30-year amortization. After January 1, 2024, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

Marquis at Crown Ridge Mortgage Payable

 

On June 9, 2017, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, assumed a loan with a principal balance of approximately $29.5 million secured by Marquis at Crown Ridge. The loan matures June 1, 2024, unless the maturity date is extended in connection with an election to convert to a fixed interest rate loan. The loan bears interest at a floating basis based on LIBOR plus 1.61%, with fixed monthly payments based on 30-year amortization. After February 29, 2024, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

Marquis at Stone Oak Mortgage Payable

 

On June 9, 2017, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, assumed a loan with a principal balance of approximately $43.1 million secured by Marquis at Stone Oak. The loan matures June 1, 2024, unless the maturity date is extended in connection with an election to convert to a fixed interest rate loan. The loan bears interest at a floating basis based on LIBOR plus 1.61%, with interest only payments until June 2018, and then fixed monthly payments based on 30-year amortization. After February 29, 2024, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

Marquis at The Cascades I Mortgage Payable

 

On June 9, 2017, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, assumed a loan with a principal balance of approximately $33.2 million secured by Marquis at The Cascades I. The loan matures June 1, 2024, unless the maturity date is extended in connection with an election to convert to a fixed interest rate loan. The loan bears interest at a floating basis based on LIBOR plus 1.61%, with interest only payments until June 2018, and then fixed monthly payments based on 30-year amortization. After February 29, 2024, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

Marquis at The Cascades II Mortgage Payable

 

On June 9, 2017, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, assumed a loan with a principal balance of approximately $23.2 million secured by Marquis at The Cascades II. The loan matures June 1, 2024, unless the maturity date is extended in connection with an election to convert to a fixed interest rate loan. The loan bears interest at a floating basis based on LIBOR plus 1.61%, with interest only payments until June 2018, and then fixed monthly payments based on 30-year amortization. After February 29, 2024, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

Marquis at TPC Mortgage Payable

 

On June 9, 2017, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, assumed a loan with a principal balance of approximately $17.4 million secured by Marquis at TPC. The loan matures June 1, 2024, unless the maturity date is extended in connection with an election to convert to a fixed interest rate loan. The loan bears interest at a floating basis based on LIBOR plus 1.61%, with fixed monthly payments based on 30-year amortization. After February 29, 2024, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

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Debt maturities

 

As of June 30, 2017, contractual principal payments for the five subsequent years and thereafter are as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

Year  Total 
2017 (July 1-December 31)  $1,378 
2018   4,086 
2019   7,567 
2020   29,800 
2021   11,199 
Thereafter   727,572 
   $781,602 
Add: Unamortized fair value debt adjustment   2,139 
Subtract: Deferred financing costs, net   (8,150)
Total  $775,591 

 

The net book value of real estate assets providing collateral for these above borrowings were $1,096.8 million and $987.1 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

 

The mortgage loans encumbering the Company’s properties are generally nonrecourse, subject to certain exceptions for which the Company would be liable for any resulting losses incurred by the lender.  These exceptions vary from loan to loan but generally include fraud or a material misrepresentation, misstatement or omission by the borrower, intentional or grossly negligent conduct by the borrower that harms the property or results in a loss to the lender, filing of a bankruptcy petition by the borrower, either directly or indirectly and certain environmental liabilities.  In addition, upon the occurrence of certain events, such as fraud or filing of a bankruptcy petition by the borrower, the Company or our joint ventures would be liable for the entire outstanding balance of the loan, all interest accrued thereon and certain other costs, including penalties and expenses.

 

Note 9 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company believes the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, due to and from affiliates, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and distributions payable approximate their fair value based on their highly-liquid nature and/or short-term maturities.  Based on the discounted amount of future cash flows currently available to the Company for similar liabilities, the fair value of the Company’s mortgages payable is estimated at $782.7 million and $714.8 million as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, compared to the carrying amounts, before adjustments for deferred financing costs, net, of $783.7 million and $717.5 million, respectively.  The fair value of mortgages payable is estimated based on the Company’s current interest rates (Level 3 inputs, as defined in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement”) for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

 

Note 10 – Related Party Transactions

 

Management Agreement

 

The Company entered into a management agreement (the “Management Agreement”), with the Manager, on April 2, 2014. The terms and conditions of the Management Agreement, which became effective as of April 2, 2014, are described below.

 

The Management Agreement requires the Manager to manage the Company’s business affairs in conformity with the investment guidelines and other policies that are approved and monitored by the Company’s board of directors. The Manager acts under the supervision and direction of the Board. Specifically, the Manager is responsible for (1) the selection, purchase and sale of the Company’s investment portfolio, (2) the Company’s financing activities, and (3) providing the Company with advisory and management services. The Manager provides the Company with a management team, including a chief executive officer, president, chief accounting officer and chief operating officer, along with appropriate support personnel. None of the officers or employees of the Manager are dedicated exclusively to the Company. The Company is dependent on its Manager to provide these services that are essential to the Company. In the event that the Manager or its affiliates are unable to provide the respective services, the Company will be required to obtain such services from other sources.

  

The Company pays the Manager a base management fee in an amount equal to the sum of: (A) 0.25% of the Company’s stockholders’ existing and contributed equity prior to the IPO and in connection with our contribution transactions, per annum, calculated quarterly based on the Company’s stockholders’ existing and contributed equity for the most recently completed calendar quarter and payable in quarterly installments in arrears, and (B) 1.5% of the equity per annum of the Company’s stockholders who purchase shares of the Company’s stock, calculated quarterly based on their equity for the most recently completed calendar quarter and payable in quarterly installments in arrears. The base management fee is payable independent of the performance of the Company’s investments. The Company amended the Management Agreement to provide that the base management fee can be payable in cash or LTIP Units, at the election of the Board. The number of LTIP Units issued for the base management fee or incentive fee will be based on the fees earned divided by the 5-day trailing average Class A common stock price prior to issuance. Base management fees of $4.9 million and $2.6 million were expensed during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

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Base management fees of $2.3 million were expensed during the three months ended March 31, 2017, were paid through the issuance of 183,150 LTIP Units on May 12, 2017. The base management fees of $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 will be paid through the issuance of approximately 203,400 LTIP Units assuming the $12.89 closing share price for the Company’s Class A common stock on June 30, 2017. The actual number of LTIP Units to be issued in payment of the base management fees for the three months ended June 30, 2017 is subject to change based on the average closing share price of the Company’s Class A common stock on the five business days prior to the date of issuance.

 

The Company also pays the Manager an incentive fee with respect to each calendar quarter in arrears. The incentive fee is equal to the difference between (1) the product of (x) 20% and (y) the difference between (i) the Company’s adjusted funds from operations (“AFFO”), for the previous 12-month period, and (ii) the product of (A) the weighted average of the issue price of equity securities issued in the IPO and in future offerings and transactions, multiplied by the weighted average number of all shares of the Company’s Class A common stock outstanding on a fully-diluted basis (including any restricted stock units, any restricted shares of Class A common stock, LTIP Units, and other shares of common stock underlying awards granted under the Incentive Plans and OP Units) in the previous 12-month period, exclusive of equity securities issued prior to the IPO or in the contribution transactions, and (B) 8%, and (2) the sum of any incentive fee paid to the Manager with respect to the first three calendar quarters of such previous 12-month period; provided, however, that no incentive fee is payable with respect to any calendar quarter unless AFFO is greater than zero for the four most recently completed calendar quarters. One half of each quarterly installment of the incentive fee will be payable in LTIP Units, calculated pursuant to the formula above. The remainder of the incentive fee will be payable in cash or in LTIP Units, at the election of the Board, in each case calculated pursuant to the formula above. Incentive fees of $4.0 million and none were expensed during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Incentive fees for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were paid through the issuance of 34,803 LTIP Units on May 12, 2017. Incentive fees for the three months ended June 30, 2017 will be paid through the issuance of approximately 274,700 LTIP Units assuming the $12.89 closing share price for the Company’s Class A common stock on June 30, 2017.

 

On July 2, 2015, the Company issued a grant of LTIP Units under the Amended 2014 Incentive Plans to the Manager. The equity grant consisted of 283,390 LTIP Units (the “2015 LTIP Units”). The 2015 LTIP Units vest ratably over a three-year period that began in July 2015, subject to certain terms and conditions, including early vesting upon an internalization of our external management functions. On August 3, 2016, the Company issued a grant of LTIP Units under the Amended 2014 Incentive Plans to the Manager. The equity grant consisted of 176,610 LTIP Units (the “2016 LTIP Units”). The 2016 LTIP Units vest ratably over a three-year period that began in August 2016, subject to certain terms and conditions, including early vesting upon an internalization of our external management functions. These LTIP Units may be convertible into OP Units under certain conditions and then may be settled in shares of the Company’s Class A common stock.

 

LTIP expense of $0.8 million and $1.1 million, and $1.1 million and $1.4 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, was recorded as part of general and administrative expenses, related to the 2015 LTIP Units and the 2016 LTIP Units. The expense recognized during 2017 and 2016 was based on the Class A common stock closing price at the vesting date or the end of the period, as applicable.

 

The Company is also required to reimburse the Manager for certain expenses and pay all operating expenses, except those specifically required to be borne by the Manager under the Management Agreement. Reimbursements of $0.5 million and $0.2 million, and $1.1 million and $0.3 million were expensed during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and of which $0.4 million and $0.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 are recorded as part of general and administrative expenses. In addition, the Manager was reimbursed for offering costs in conjunction with the January 2017 Common Stock Offering of $0.03 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017.

 

The initial term of the Management Agreement expired on April 2, 2017 (the third anniversary of the closing of the IPO), and automatically renewed for a one-year term expiring on April 2, 2018. The Management Agreement will automatically renew for a one-year term on each anniversary date thereafter unless previously terminated in accordance with the terms of the Management Agreement.

 

The Management Agreement may be terminated annually upon the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the Company’s independent directors, based upon (1) unsatisfactory performance that is materially detrimental to the Company, or (2) the Company’s determination that the fees payable to the Manager are not fair, subject to the Manager’s right to prevent such termination due to unfair fees by accepting a reduction of the fees agreed to by at least two-thirds of the Company’s independent directors. The Company must provide 180 days’ prior notice of any such termination. Unless terminated for cause, as further described in the Management Agreement, the Manager will be paid a termination fee equal to three times the sum of the base management fee and incentive fee earned, in each case, by the Manager during the 12-month period immediately preceding such termination, calculated as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal quarter before the date of termination. The Company may also terminate the Management Agreement at any time, including during the initial term, without the payment of any termination fee, for cause with 30 days’ prior written notice from the Board.

 

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The Company may also terminate the Management Agreement if the Board elects to internalize the Company’s management, although it is not obligated to do so. On August 4, 2017, we announced that we entered into definitive agreements with our Manager and its owners to internalize the external management functions that are currently provided to us by our Manager and directly employ the Manager’s existing management team. See Note 13, Subsequent Events.

 

The Manager may terminate the Management Agreement if it becomes required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act, with such termination deemed to occur immediately before such event, in which case the Company would not be required to pay a termination fee. In addition, if the Company defaults in the performance of any material term of the Management Agreement and the default continues for a period of 30 days after written notice to the Company, the Manager may terminate the Management Agreement upon 60 days’ written notice. If the Management Agreement is terminated by the Manager upon a breach by the Company, the Company is required to pay the Manager the termination fee described above.

 

The Manager may retain, at its sole cost and expense, the services of such persons and firms as the Manager deems necessary in connection with our management and operations (including accountants, legal counsel and other professional service providers), provided that such expenses are in amounts no greater than those that would be payable to third-party professionals or consultants engaged to perform such services pursuant to agreements negotiated on an arm’s-length basis. The Company incurred $0.4 million for legal costs reimbursed to the Manager in conjunction with acquisition, disposition, financing and other transactions in the six months ended June 30, 2017.

 

Selling Commissions and Dealer Manager Fees

 

In conjunction with the offering of the Series B Preferred Stock, the Company engaged a related party, as dealer manager, and pays up to 10% of the gross offering proceeds from the offering as selling commissions and dealer manager fees. The dealer manager may re-allow the selling commissions and dealer manager fees to participating broker-dealers, and is expected to incur costs in excess of the 10%, which costs will be borne by the dealer manager. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company has incurred approximately $5.2 million and $2.2 million, in selling commissions and dealer manager fees, respectively. In addition, the Manager was reimbursed for offering costs in conjunction with the Series B Preferred Offering of $0.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017, which were recorded as a reduction to the proceeds of the offering.

 

All of the Company’s executive officers, and some of its directors, are also executive officers, managers and/or holders of a direct or indirect controlling interest in the Manager and other Bluerock-affiliated entities.  As a result, they owe fiduciary duties to each of these entities, their members, limited partners and investors, which fiduciary duties may from time to time conflict with the fiduciary duties that they owe to the Company and its stockholders.

 

 Some of the material conflicts that the Manager or its affiliates face are: 1) the determination of whether an investment opportunity should be recommended to us or another Bluerock-sponsored program or Bluerock-advised investor; 2) the allocation of the time of key executive officers, directors, and other real estate professionals among the Company, other Bluerock-sponsored programs and Bluerock-advised investors, and the activities in which they are involved; and 3) the fees received by the Manager and its affiliates.

  

Pursuant to the terms of the Management Agreement, summarized below are the related party amounts payable to our Manager, as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

 

   June 30,
2017
   December 31,
2016
 
Amounts Payable to the Manager under the Management Agreement          
Base management fee  $2,622   $2,015 
Incentive fee   3,541    - 
Operating expense reimbursements and direct expense reimbursements   370    274 
Offering expense reimbursements   128    120 
Total amounts payable to Manager  $6,661   $2,409 

  

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had $1.2 million and $0.9 million, respectively, in receivables due from related parties other than the Manager, primarily for accrued preferred returns on unconsolidated real estate investments for the most recent month.

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had $0.2 million and zero, respectively, in payable due to related parties other than the Manager.

 

Notes and Interest Receivable due from Related Party; Preferred Equity Investments and Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures

 

The Company invests with related parties in various joint ventures in which the Company owns either preferred or common interests, and makes mezzanine loans to entities that are primarily owned by related parties. Please refer to Notes 6 and 7 for further information. 

 

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Note 11 – Stockholders’ Equity

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

 

Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, less dividends on restricted stock expected to vest plus gains on redemptions on common stock, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and any potential dilutive shares for the period.  Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders is computed by adjusting net income (loss) for the non-forfeitable dividends paid on non-vested restricted stock.

 

The Company considers the requirements of the two-class method when preparing earnings per share. Earnings per share is not affected by the two-class method because the Company’s Class A and B-3 common stock and LTIP Units participate in dividends on a one-for-one basis.

 

The following table reconciles the components of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share (amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders  $17,569   $(5,043)   12,579   $(9,179)
Dividends on restricted stock expected to vest       (1)       (4)
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders  $17,569   $(5,044)  $12,579   $(9,183)
                     
Weighted average common shares outstanding(1)   26,075,911    20,686,652    25,535,178    20,604,124 
                     
Potential dilutive shares(2)   661        661     
Weighted average common shares outstanding and potential dilutive shares(1)   26,076,572    20,686,652    25,535,839    20,604,124 
                     
Net income (loss) per common share, basic  $0.67   $(0.24)  $0.49   $(0.45)
Net income (loss) per common share, diluted  $0.67   $(0.24)  $0.49   $(0.45)

 

The effect of the conversion of OP Units is not reflected in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share, as they are exchangeable for Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. The income allocable to such units is allocated on this same basis and reflected as noncontrolling interests in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As such, the assumed conversion of these units would have no net impact on the determination of diluted earnings per share.

 

(1)For 2017, amounts relate to shares of the Company’s Class A common stock and LTIP Units outstanding. For 2016, amounts relate to shares of Class A and B-3 common stock and LTIP Units outstanding.

(2)Excludes 1,979 and 7,679 shares of common stock, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, related to non-vested restricted stock, as the effect would be anti-dilutive.

 

Follow-On Equity Offerings

 

On January 17, 2017, the Company completed an underwritten offering (the “January 2017 Class A Common Stock Offering”) of 4,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share. The offer and sale of the shares were registered with the SEC pursuant to the January 2016 Shelf Registration Statement. The public offering price of $13.15 per share was announced on January 11, 2017. Net proceeds of the January 2017 Class A Common Stock Offering were approximately $49.8 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering costs. On January 24, 2017, the Company closed on the sale of 600,000 shares of Class A common stock for proceeds of approximately $7.5 million pursuant to the underwriters’ full exercise of the overallotment option.

 

Series B Preferred Stock Offering

 

The Company issued 74,070 shares of Series B Preferred Stock under a continuous registered offering with net proceeds of approximately $66.7 million after commissions and fees during the six months ended June 30, 2017. As of June 30, 2017, the Company has sold 95,552 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and 95,552 Warrants to purchase 1,911,040 shares of Class A common stock for net proceeds of approximately $86.0 million after commissions and fees.

 

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At-the-Market Offerings

 

On March 29, 2016, the Company, its Operating Partnership and its Manager entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Series A Sales Agreement”) with FBR Capital Markets & Co. (“FBR”), and MLV & Co. LLC (“MLV”). Pursuant to the Series A Sales Agreement, FBR and MLV will act as distribution agents with respect to the offering and sale of up to $100,000,000 in shares of Series A Preferred Stock in “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act, including without limitation sales made directly on or through the NYSE MKT, or on any other existing trading market for Series A Preferred Stock or through a market maker (the “Series A ATM Offering”). Since March 31, 2016, the Company has sold 146,460 shares of Series A Preferred Stock for net proceeds of approximately $3.6 million after commissions in the ATM Offering. On April 8, 2016, the Company delivered notice to each of FBR and MLV, pursuant to the terms of the Series A Sales Agreement, to suspend all sales under the Series A ATM Offering.

 

On August 8, 2016, the Company, its Operating Partnership and its Manager entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Class A Sales Agreement”) with FBR. Pursuant to the Class A Sales Agreement, FBR will act as distribution agent with respect to the offering and sale of up to $100,000,000 in shares of Class A common stock in “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act, including without limitation sales made directly on or through the NYSE MKT, or on any other existing trading market for Class A common stock or through a market maker (the “Class A Common Stock ATM Offering”). The Company has not commenced any sales through the Class A Common Stock ATM Offering.

 

On September 14, 2016, the Company, its Operating Partnership and its Manager entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Series C Sales Agreement”) with FBR. Pursuant to the Series C Sales Agreement, FBR will act as distribution agent with respect to the offering and sale of up to $36,000,000 in shares of Series C Preferred Stock in “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act, including without limitation sales made directly on or through the NYSE MKT, or on any other existing trading market for Series C Preferred Stock or through a market maker (the “Series C ATM Offering”). Since September 14, 2016, the Company has sold 23,750 shares of Series C Preferred Stock for net proceeds of approximately $0.6 million after commissions in the Series C ATM Offering. On September 27, 2016, the Company delivered notice to FBR, pursuant to the terms of the Series C Sales Agreement, to suspend all sales under the Series C ATM Offering.

 

Operating Partnership and Long-Term Incentive Plan Units

 

As of June 30, 2017, limited partners other than the Company owned approximately 8.53% of the Operating Partnership (275,494 OP Units, or 1.04%, is held by OP Unit holders, and 1,981,863 LTIP Units, or 7.49%, is held by LTIP Unit holders.) OP Units are exchangeable for Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, 22,367 OP Units were converted into Class A common stock.

 

Equity Incentive Plans

 

On March 24, 2016, the Company granted a total of 7,500 shares of Class A common stock to its independent directors under the Amended 2014 Individuals Plan. The fair value of the grants was approximately $0.1 million and the shares vested immediately. On February 14, 2017, the Company granted a total of 7,500 LTIP Units to its independent directors under the Amended 2014 Individuals Plan. The fair value of the grants was approximately $0.1 million and the LTIP Units vested immediately.

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested shares as of June 30, 2017 is as follows (amounts in thousands, except share amounts): 

 

Non-Vested shares  Shares   Weighted average grant-date
fair value
 
Balance at January 1, 2017   659   $22.75 
Granted        
Vested        
Forfeited        
Balance at June 30, 2017   659   $22.75 

 

At June 30, 2017, there was $0.01 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock granted under the independent director compensation plan. The remaining cost is expected to be recognized over a period of 0.08 years.

 

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Equity Incentive Plans - LTIP Grants

 

On July 2, 2015, the Company issued a grant of LTIP Units under the Amended 2014 Incentive Plans to the Manager. The equity grant consisted of 283,390 LTIP Units (the “2015 LTIP Units”). The 2015 LTIP Units vest ratably over a three-year period that began in July 2015, subject to certain terms and conditions, including early vesting upon an internalization of our external management functions. On August 3, 2016, the Company issued a grant of LTIP Units under the Amended 2014 Incentive Plans to the Manager. The equity grant consisted of 176,610 LTIP Units (the “2016 LTIP Units”). The 2016 LTIP Units vest ratably over a three-year period that began in August 2016, subject to certain terms and conditions, including early vesting upon an internalization of our external management functions. These LTIP Units may be convertible into OP Units under certain conditions and then may be settled in shares of the Company’s Class A common stock.

 

LTIP expense of $0.8 million and $1.1 million, and $1.1 million and $1.4 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, was recorded as part of general and administrative expenses, related to the 2015 LTIP Units and the 2016 LTIP Units. The expense recognized during 2017 and 2016 was based on the Class A common stock closing price at the vesting date or the end of the period, as applicable.

 

Distributions

 

Declaration Date 

Payable to stockholders

of record as of

  Amount   Date Paid
Class A common stock           
October 4, 2016  December 23, 2016  $0.096667   January 5, 2017
January 6, 2017  January 25, 2017  $0.096666   February 3, 2017
January 6, 2017  February 24, 2017  $0.096667   March 3, 2017
January 6, 2017  March 24, 2017  $0.096667   April 5, 2017
April 7, 2017  April 25, 2017  $0.096666   May 5, 2017
April 7, 2017  May 25, 2017  $0.096667   June 5, 2017
April 7, 2017  June 23, 2017  $0.096667   July 5, 2017
Series A Preferred Stock           
December 9, 2016  December 23, 2016  $0.515625   January 5, 2017
March 10, 2017  March 24, 2017  $0.515625   April 5, 2017
June 9, 2017  June 23, 2017  $0.515625   July 5, 2017
Series B Preferred Stock           
October 4, 2016  December 23, 2016  $5.00   January 5, 2017
January 6, 2017  January 25, 2017  $5.00   February 3, 2017
January 6, 2017  February 24, 2017  $5.00   March 3, 2017
January 6, 2017  March 24, 2017  $5.00   April 5, 2017
April 7, 2017  April 25, 2017  $5.00   May 5, 2017
April 7, 2017  May 25, 2017  $5.00   June 5, 2017
April 7, 2017  June 23, 2017  $5.00   July 5, 2017
Series C Preferred Stock           
December 9, 2016  December 23, 2016  $0.4765625   January 5, 2017
March 10, 2017  March 24, 2017  $0.4765625   April 5, 2017
June 9, 2017  June 23, 2017  $0.4765625   July 5, 2017
Series D Preferred Stock           
December 9, 2016  December 23, 2016  $0.3859   January 5, 2017
March 10, 2017  March 24, 2017  $0.4453125   April 5, 2017
June 9, 2017  June 23, 2017  $0.4453125   July 5, 2017

 

A portion of each dividend may constitute a return of capital for tax purposes. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to declare dividends or at this rate.

 

Holders of OP and LTIP Units are entitled to receive "distribution equivalents" at the same time as dividends are paid to holders of the Company's Class A common stock.

 

The Company has a dividend reinvestment plan that allows for participating stockholders to have their dividend distributions automatically invested in additional Class A common shares based on the average price of the shares on the investment date. The Company plans to issue Class A common shares to cover shares required for investment.

 

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 Distributions declared and paid for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

   Distributions 
2017  Declared   Paid 
First Quarter          
Class A Common Stock  $7,014   $6,566 
Series A Preferred Stock   2,950    2,950 
Series B Preferred Stock   525    395 
Series C Preferred Stock   1,107    1,107 
Series D Preferred Stock   1,269    1,100 
OP Units   82    84 
LTIP Units   496    480 
Total first quarter 2017  $13,443   $12,682 
Second Quarter          
Class A Common Stock  $7,016   $7,015 
Series A Preferred Stock   2,950    2,950 
Series B Preferred Stock   1,054    837 
Series C Preferred Stock   1,108    1,107 
Series D Preferred Stock   1,270    1,270 
OP Units   80    80 
LTIP Units   551    533 
Total second quarter 2017  $14,029   $13,792 
Total  $27,472   $26,474 

 

Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company is subject to various legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Although the outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that any of these legal proceedings or matters will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations or liquidity of the Company.

 

Note 13 – Subsequent Events

 

Declaration of Dividends

 

Declaration Date 

Payable to stockholders

of record as of

  Amount   Payable Date
Class A common stock           
July 10, 2017  July 25, 2017  $0.096666   August 4, 2017
Series B Preferred Stock           
July 10, 2017  July 25, 2017  $5.00   August 4, 2017
July 10, 2017  August 25, 2017  $5.00   September 5, 2017
July 10, 2017  September 25, 2017  $5.00   October 5, 2017

 

Holders of OP and LTIP Units are entitled to receive "distribution equivalents" at the same time as dividends are paid to holders of the Company's Class A common stock.

 

A portion of each dividend may constitute a return of capital for tax purposes. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to declare dividends or at this rate.

 

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Distributions Paid

 

The following distributions were paid to the Company's stockholders, as well as holders of OP and LTIP Units subsequent to June 30, 2017 (amounts in thousands):

  

Shares  Declaration
Date
  Record Date  Date Paid  Distributions
per Share
   Total
Distribution
 
Class A Common Stock  April 7, 2017  June 23, 2017  July 5, 2017  $0.096667   $2,339 
Series A Preferred Stock  June 9, 2017  June 23, 2017  July 5, 2017  $0.515625   $2,950 
Series B Preferred Stock  April 7, 2017  June 23, 2017  July 5, 2017  $5.000000   $442 
Series C Preferred Stock  June 9, 2017  June 23, 2017  July 5, 2017  $0.4765625   $1,107 
Series D Preferred Stock  June 9, 2017  June 23, 2017  July 5, 2017  $0.4453125   $1,269 
OP Units  April 7, 2017  June 23, 2017  July 5, 2017  $0.096667   $27 
LTIP Units  April 7, 2017  June 23, 2017  July 5, 2017  $0.096667   $192 
                    
Class A Common Stock  July 10, 2017  July 25, 2017  August 4, 2017  $0.096666   $2,338 
Series B Preferred Stock  July 10, 2017  July 25, 2017  August 4, 2017  $5.000000   $498 
OP Units  July 10, 2017  July 25, 2017  August 4, 2017  $0.096666   $27 
LTIP Units  July 10, 2017  July 25, 2017  August 4, 2017  $0.096666   $192 
Total                $11,381 

 

Entry into Internalization Agreements

 

On August 4, 2017, we announced that we, our Manager and the Contributors had entered into definitive agreements providing for the acquisition (the “Proposed Transaction”) by the Company of a newly-formed entity that will own the assets that our Manager uses to operate the business of the Company. The consideration to be paid to the Contributors in connection with the Proposed Transaction is a to-be-determined amount equal to three (3) times the sum of the base management fee and incentive fee, in each case earned by the Manager under the current Management Agreement between the Manager, the Company and the Operating Partnership (the “Management Agreement”) during the 12-month period ending on the last day of the month of the most recently completed fiscal quarter prior to closing, which is anticipated to be the three months ended September 30, 2017 (the “Consideration”). The formula for the Consideration was agreed to at the time the parties originally entered into the Management Agreement in April 2014, in connection with the Company’s initial public offering.

 

The Consideration is to be paid in a combination of OP Units, shares of the Company’s common stock, newly reclassified as Class C common stock (“Class C Common Stock”), and a de minimis amount of cash, and otherwise on terms consistent with the Contribution Agreement. The number of shares of Class C Common Stock and the number of OP Units to be issued in the Proposed Transaction is based on a per share and per OP Unit price, which is based on the volume-weighted average closing price on the NYSE MKT of our Class A common stock for the twenty (20) trading days immediately following August 18, 2017.

 

Upon closing of the Proposed Transaction, the Company will become a self-managed real estate investment trust. The following key executives and officers of our Manager will assume the following titles and duties with the Company: Mr. R. Ramin Kamfar will serve as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Mr. James G, Babb, III, will serve as our Chief Investment Officer; Mr. Ryan S. MacDonald will serve as our Chief Acquisitions Officer; Mr. Jordan B. Ruddy will serve as our Chief Operating Officer and President; Mr. Christopher J. Vohs will serve as our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and Mr. Michael L. Konig will serve as our Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. Messrs. Kamfar, Babb, MacDonald, Ruddy and Vohs have entered into employment agreements with an indirect subsidiary of the Company, and Mr. Konig has likewise entered into a services agreement with that subsidiary through his wholly-owned law firm, Konig & Associates, LLC on substantially the same terms as the employment agreements. Each such agreement will become effective upon Closing, and will have an initial term through and including December 31, 2020. As such, following the Internalization, our senior management team will continue to oversee, manage and operate the Company, and we will no longer be externally managed by the Manager. As an internally managed company, we will no longer pay the Manager any fees or expense reimbursements arising from the Management Agreement.

 

A special committee comprised entirely of independent and disinterested members of our board of directors (the “Special Committee”), which retained independent legal and financial advisors, unanimously determined that the entry into the Contribution Agreement and the completion of the Internalization are in the best interests of the Company. Our board of directors, by unanimous vote, made a similar determination. The Proposed Transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017, and remains subject to: (i) the approval of a majority of the Company’s disinterested stockholders voting at the stockholder’s meeting; and (ii) certain other closing conditions contained in the Contribution Agreement.

 

Announcement of Review of Class A Common Stock Dividend Policy

 

On August 4, 2017, the board of directors announced that it initiated, in conjunction with a financial advisor, a comprehensive review of the appropriate dividend policy for the Company's Class A Common Stock.  The board's evaluation will consider factors including, but not limited to, achieving a sustainable dividend covered by current recurring AFFO (vs. pro forma AFFO), multifamily and small cap peer dividend rates, multifamily and small cap peer payout ratios, providing financial flexibility for the Company, and achieving an appropriate balance between the retention of capital to invest and grow net asset value, and the importance of current distributions.  The board is expected to complete its review of the dividend policy for the Company's Class A Common Stock in the fourth quarter of 2017. 

 

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc., and the notes thereto. As used herein, the terms “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and, as required by context, Bluerock Residential Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, which we refer to as our “Operating Partnership,” and to their subsidiaries. We refer to Bluerock Real Estate, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as “Bluerock”, and we refer to our external manager, BRG Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as our “Manager.” Both Bluerock and our Manager are affiliated with the Company.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts (including any statements concerning investment objectives, other plans and objectives of management for future operations or economic performance, or assumptions or forecasts related thereto) are “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are only predictions. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees. Actual events or our investments and results of operations could differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “should,” “expect,” “could,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “predict,” “potential” or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology.

  

The forward-looking statements included herein are based upon our current expectations, plans, estimates, assumptions and beliefs that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond our control. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, our actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to:

 

the factors included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including those set forth under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”

 

the possibility that our proposed transaction for the internalization of our external management function (the “Internalization”) will not close, including the failure to obtain the necessary stockholder approvals or the failure to satisfy other closing conditions under the Contribution Agreement dated as of August 3, 2017, among us, our operating partnership, our Manager and the owners of our Manager (the “Contributors”) or by the termination of the Contribution Agreement;

 

failure to plan and manage the Internalization and internalize the functions performed for us by our Manager effectively or efficiently;

 

the possibility that the anticipated benefits from the Internalization may not be realized or may take longer to realize than expected;

 

unexpected costs or unexpected liabilities that may arise from the transactions contemplated by the Contribution Agreement, whether or not completed;

 

the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against us or others following the announcement of the Internalization;

 

use of proceeds of the Company’s securities offerings;

 

the competitive environment in which we operate;

 

real estate risks, including fluctuations in real estate values and the general economic climate in local markets and competition for tenants in such markets;

 

risks associated with geographic concentration of our investments;

 

decreased rental rates or increasing vacancy rates;

 

our ability to lease units in newly acquired or newly constructed apartment properties;

 

potential defaults on or non-renewal of leases by tenants;

 

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creditworthiness of tenants;

 

our ability to obtain financing for and complete acquisitions under contract at the contemplated terms, or at all;

 

development and acquisition risks, including rising and unanticipated costs and failure of such acquisitions and developments to perform in accordance with projections;

 

the timing of acquisitions and dispositions;

 

the performance of our Partner Network;

 

potential natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods;

 

national, international, regional and local economic conditions;

 

Board determination as to timing and payment of dividends, and our ability to pay future distributions at the dividend rates we have paid historically;

 

the general level of interest rates;

 

potential changes in the law or governmental regulations that affect us and interpretations of those laws and regulations, including changes in real estate and zoning or tax laws, and potential increases in real property tax rates;

 

financing risks, including the risks that our cash flows from operations may be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest and we may be unable to refinance our existing debt upon maturity or obtain new financing on attractive terms or at all;

 

lack of or insufficient amounts of insurance;

 

our ability to maintain our qualification as a REIT;

 

litigation, including costs associated with prosecuting or defending claims and any adverse outcomes; and

 

possible environmental liabilities, including costs, fines or penalties that may be incurred due to necessary remediation of contamination of properties presently owned or previously owned by us or a subsidiary owned by us or acquired by us.

 

Any of the assumptions underlying forward-looking statements could be inaccurate. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included in this report. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report and the risk that actual results will differ materially from the expectations expressed in this report will increase with the passage of time. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date of this report, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason. The forward-looking statements should be read in light of the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 22, 2017, and subsequent filings by us with the SEC, or (“Risk Factors”).

 

Overview

 

We were incorporated as a Maryland corporation on July 25, 2008. Our objective is to maximize long-term stockholder value by acquiring and developing well-located institutional-quality apartment properties in demographically attractive growth markets across the United States. We seek to maximize returns through investments where we believe we can drive substantial growth in our funds from operations, adjusted funds from operations and net asset value through one or more of our Core-Plus, Value-Add, Opportunistic and Invest-to-Own investment strategies.

 

We conduct our operations through Bluerock Residential Holdings, L.P., our operating partnership (the “Operating Partnership”), of which we are the sole general partner. The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of the Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries.

 

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We are currently externally managed by our Manager, an affiliate of Bluerock. On November 7, 2016, we announced that we began the process of internalizing the external management functions that are currently provided to us by our Manager. The board of directors appointed a special committee, or Special Committee, comprised solely of independent directors of our board of directors to pursue the internalization. The Special Committee has engaged independent legal and financial advisors to assist the Special Committee in connection with the internalization transaction. The Compensation Committee of our board of directors also engaged an independent compensation consulting firm to provide a market-based compensation study with respect to key REIT executives and directors of internalized REITs. On August 4, 2017, we announced that we, our Manager and the Contributors had entered into definitive agreements providing for the acquisition (the “Proposed Transaction”) by the Company of a newly-formed entity that will own the assets that our Manager uses to operate the business of the Company. The consideration to be paid to the Contributors in connection with the Proposed Transaction is a to-be-determined amount equal to three (3) times the sum of the base management fee and incentive fee, in each case earned by the Manager under the current Management Agreement between the Manager, the Company and the Operating Partnership (the “Management Agreement”) during the 12-month period ending on the last day of the month of the most recently completed fiscal quarter prior to closing, which is anticipated to be the three months ended September 30, 2017 (the “Consideration”). The formula for the Consideration was agreed to at the time the parties originally entered into the Management Agreement in April 2014, in connection with the Company’s initial public offering.

 

The Consideration is to be paid in a combination of OP Units, shares of the Company’s common stock, newly reclassified as Class C common stock (“Class C Common Stock”), and a de minimis amount of cash, and otherwise on terms consistent with the Contribution Agreement. The number of shares of Class C Common Stock and the number of OP Units to be issued in the Proposed Transaction is based on a per share and per OP Unit price, which is based on the volume-weighted average closing price on the NYSE MKT of our Class A common stock for the twenty (20) trading days immediately following August 18, 2017.

 

Upon closing of the Proposed Transaction, the Company will become a self-managed real estate investment trust. The following key executives and officers of our Manager will assume the following titles and duties with the Company: Mr. R. Ramin Kamfar will serve as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Mr. James G, Babb, III, will serve as our Chief Investment Officer; Mr. Ryan S. MacDonald will serve as our Chief Acquisitions Officer; Mr. Jordan B. Ruddy will serve as our Chief Operating Officer and President; Mr. Christopher J. Vohs will serve as our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and Mr. Michael L. Konig will serve as our Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. Messrs. Kamfar, Babb, MacDonald, Ruddy and Vohs have entered into employment agreements with an indirect subsidiary of the Company, and Mr. Konig has likewise entered into a services agreement with that subsidiary through his wholly-owned law firm, Konig & Associates, LLC on substantially the same terms as the employment agreements. Each such agreement will become effective upon Closing, and will have an initial term through and including December 31, 2020. As such, following the Internalization, our senior management team will continue to oversee, manage and operate the Company, and we will no longer be externally managed by the Manager. As an internally managed company, we will no longer pay the Manager any fees or expense reimbursements arising from the Management Agreement.

 

A special committee comprised entirely of independent and disinterested members of our board of directors (the “Special Committee”), which retained independent legal and financial advisors, unanimously determined that the entry into the Contribution Agreement and the completion of the Internalization are in the best interests of the Company. Our board of directors, by unanimous vote, made a similar determination. The Proposed Transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017, and remains subject to: (i) the approval of a majority of the Company’s disinterested stockholders voting at the stockholder’s meeting; and (ii) certain other closing conditions contained in the Contribution Agreement.

 

As of June 30, 2017, our portfolio consisted of interests in thirty-four properties (twenty-four operating properties and ten development properties). The thirty-four properties contain an aggregate of 10,041 units, comprised of 7,446 operating units and 2,595 units under development. As of June 30, 2017, these properties, exclusive of our development properties, were approximately 95% occupied.

 

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code and have qualified as a REIT commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2010. In order to continue to qualify as a REIT, we must distribute to our stockholders each calendar year at least 90% of our taxable income (excluding net capital gains). If we qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on income that we distribute to our stockholders. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates and will not be permitted to qualify as a REIT for four years following the year in which our qualification is denied. Such an event could materially and adversely affect our net income and results of operations. We intend to continue to organize and operate in such a manner as to remain qualified as a REIT.

 

Recent Developments

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we acquired seven stabilized properties, disposed of four properties, and converted two preferred equity investments into mezzanine financing arrangements as discussed below.

 

Acquisition of Bell Preston View

 

On February 17, 2017, we, through subsidiaries of our Operating Partnership, acquired a 91.8% interest in a 382-unit apartment community located in Morrisville, North Carolina, known as Bell Preston View Apartments (“Preston View”) for approximately $59.5 million. The purchase price of $59.5 million was funded, in part, with a $41.1 million senior mortgage loan secured by Preston View.

 

Acquisition of Wesley Village

 

 On March 9, 2017, we, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, acquired a 91.8% interest in a 301-unit apartment community and adjacent land located in Charlotte, North Carolina, known as Wesley Village Apartments (“Wesley Village”) for approximately $57.2 million.  The purchase price for Wesley Village of approximately $57.2 million was funded, in part, with a $40.5 million senior mortgage loan secured by Wesley Village.

 

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Acquisition of five-property Texas Portfolio

 

On June 9, 2017, we, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, acquired a 90.0% interest in a portfolio of five apartment community properties containing 1,408-units, located in San Antonio and Tyler, Texas for approximately $188.9 million.  The purchase price for the five-property portfolio was funded, in part, with the assumption of five senior mortgage loans of a total of approximately $146.4 million secured individually by each of the portfolio properties. The properties are Marquis at Crown Ridge, Marquis at Stone Oak and Marquis at TPC located in San Antonio, Texas, and Marquis at The Cascades I and II located in Tyler, Texas.

 

Sale of Village Green Ann Arbor

 

On February 22, 2017, we closed on the sale of the Village Green Ann Arbor property (“Village Green Ann Arbor”), located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The property was sold for approximately $71.4 million, subject to certain prorations and adjustments typical in such real estate transactions. After deduction for the payoff of the existing mortgage indebtedness encumbering Village Green Ann Arbor in the amount of $41.4 million and payment of closing costs and fees of $1.3 million the sale of the property generated net proceeds of approximately $28.6 million and a gain on sale of approximately $16.7 million, of which our pro rata share of proceeds was approximately $13.6 million and pro rata share of the gain was approximately $7.8 million.

 

Sale of Lansbrook Village

 

On April 26, 2017, we closed on the sale of Lansbrook Village, located in Palm Harbor, Florida. The 90% owned property was sold for approximately $82.4 million, subject to certain prorations and adjustments typical in such real estate transactions. After deduction for assumption of the existing mortgage indebtedness encumbering Lansbrook Village in the amount of $57.2 million and payment of closing costs and fees of $1.2 million, the sale of the property generated net proceeds of approximately $24.1 million and a gain on sale of approximately $22.8 million, of which our pro rata share of proceeds was approximately $19.1 million and pro rata share of the gain was approximately $16.1 million.

 

Sale of Fox Hill

 

On May 24, 2017, we closed on the sale of the Fox Hill property, located in Austin, Texas. The property was sold for approximately $46.5 million, subject to certain prorations and adjustments typical in such real estate transactions. After deduction for the payoff of the existing mortgage indebtedness encumbering the Fox Hill property in the amount of $26.7 million, the payment of a prepayment penalty on the mortgage of $1.6 million and payment of closing costs and fees of $0.5 million the sale of the property generated net proceeds of approximately $19.2 million and a gain on sale of approximately $10.7 million, of which our pro rata share of proceeds was approximately $16.4 million and pro rata share of the gain was approximately $10.3 million.

 

Sale of MDA Apartments

 

On June 30, 2017, we closed on the sale of our interest in MDA Apartments, located in Chicago, Illinois. Our 35% interest in the property was sold for approximately $18.3 million, subject to certain prorations and adjustments typical in such real estate transactions. After deduction for the payment of closing costs and fees of $0.7 million, the sale of the joint venture interest in the property generated net proceeds of approximately $17.6 million and gain on sale of $10.2 million, of which our pro rata share of proceeds was approximately $11.0 million and pro rata share of the gain was approximately $6.4 million.

 

Notes and accrued interest receivable from related parties

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, Bluerock Special Opportunity + Income Fund II, (“Fund II”) redeemed our preferred equity interests in APOK and Domain, we obtained 0.5% common interests in APOK and Domain, and we provided mezzanine loans to APOK of approximately $11.2 million and to Domain of approximately $20.3 million. In addition, we increased the mezzanine loan to West Morehead by $3.3 million, to approximately $24.6 million. See Notes 6 and 7 to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Recent Stock Offerings

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2017 we continued to raise capital to finance our investment activities.

 

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January 2017 Offering of Class A Common Stock

 

On January 17, 2017, we completed an underwritten offering (the “January 2017 Common Stock Offering”) of 4,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share. The offer and sale of the shares were registered with the SEC pursuant to the January 2016 Shelf Registration Statement. The public offering price of $13.15 per share was announced on January 11, 2017. Net proceeds of the January 2017 Common Stock Offering were approximately $49.8 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering costs. On January 24, 2017, we closed on the sale of 600,000 shares of Class A common stock for proceeds of approximately $7.5 million pursuant to the underwriters’ full exercise of the overallotment option.

 

Series B Preferred Stock

 

We issued 74,070 shares of Series B Preferred Stock under a continuous registered offering with net proceeds of approximately $66.7 million after commissions and dealer manager fees during the six months ended June 30, 2017.

 

Our total stockholders’ equity increased $61.6 million from $241.7 million as of December 31, 2016 to $303.8 million as of June 30, 2017. The increase in our total stockholders’ equity is primarily attributable to our January 2017 Common Stock Offering of $57.3 million, our net income of $25.8 million, and equity compensation of $5.9 million, offset by dividends declared of $27.5 million, during the six months ended June 30, 2017.

 

Election to Abandon East San Marco Development

 

On November 24, 2015, we entered into a cost-sharing agreement to pursue the acquisition of a tract of real property located in Jacksonville, Florida for the development of a 266-unit, Class A multifamily apartment community with 44,276 square feet of retail space, or the East San Marco Property.  In 2017 we elected to abandon pursuit of the development of the East San Marco Property due to significant cost escalations arising from scope changes imposed on the project after the start and from both general and market specific labor and material inflation, which negatively impacted the risk and return profile of the project.  The Company recognized approximately $2.9 million of acquisition and pursuit costs during the six months ended June 30, 2017 based on its investment in a controlling equity position in the East San Marco Property prior to abandonment.

 

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Results of Operations

 

The following is a summary of our operating real estate investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

    Number of     Year     Ownership     Average     %  
Multifamily Community Name/Location   Units     Built/Renovated (1)     Interest     Rent (2)     Occupied (3)
ARIUM at Palmer Ranch, Sarasota, FL     320       2016       95.0 %   $ 1,212       95 %
ARIUM Grandewood, Orlando, FL     306       2005       95.0 %     1,246       95 %
ARIUM Gulfshore, Naples, FL     368       2016       95.0 %     1,242       94 %
ARIUM Palms, Orlando, FL     252       2008       95.0 %     1,232       96 %
ARIUM Pine Lakes, Port St. Lucie, FL     320       2003       85.0 %     1,116       95 %
ARIUM Westside, Atlanta, GA     336       2008       90.0 %     1,415       95 %
Ashton Reserve, Charlotte, NC     473       2015       100.0 %     1,045       97 %
Enders Place at Baldwin Park, Orlando, FL     220       2003       89.5 %     1,648       96 %
James on South First, formerly Legacy at Southpark, Austin, TX     250       2016       90.0 %     1,189       96 %
Marquis at Crown Ridge, San Antonio, TX     352       2009       90.0 %     968       96 %
Marquis at Stone Oak, San Antonio, TX     335       2007       90.0 %     1,403       90 %
Marquis at The Cascades I, Tyler, TX     328       2007       90.0 %     1,123       97 %
Marquis at The Cascades II, Tyler, TX     254       2009       90.0 %     1,026       93 %
Marquis at TPC, San Antonio, TX     139       2008       90.0 %     1,459       91 %
Nevadan, Atlanta, GA     480       1990       90.0 %     1,090       95 %
Park & Kingston, Charlotte, NC     168       2015       96.0 %     1,174       97 %
Preston View, Morrisville, NC     382       2000       91.8 %     1,013       96 %
Roswell City Walk, Roswell, GA     320       2015       98.0 %     1,462       96 %
Sorrel, Frisco, TX     352       2015       95.0 %     1,199       92 %
Sovereign, Fort Worth, TX     322       2015       95.0 %     1,269       95 %
The Brodie, Austin, TX     324       2001       92.5 %     1,100       96 %
The Preserve at Henderson Beach, Destin, FL     340       2009       100.0 %     1,312       99 %
Wesley Village, Charlotte, NC     301       2010       91.8 %     1,270       97 %
Whetstone, Durham, NC (4)     204       2015             1,196       94 %
Total/Average     7,446                     $ 1,208       95 %

 

(1) Represents date of last significant renovation or year built if there were no renovations.  

(2) Represents the average effective monthly rent per occupied unit for all occupied units for the three months ended June 30, 2017. Total concessions for the three months ended June 30, 2017 amounted to approximately $0.9 million.

(3) Percent occupied is calculated as (i) the number of units occupied as of June 30, 2017, divided by (ii) total number of units, expressed as a percentage.

(4) Whetstone is currently a preferred equity investment providing a stated investment return.

 

The following is a summary of our development properties as of June 30, 2017:

 

Multifamily Community Name, Location  Number of
Units
   Total Estimated
Construction
Cost (in
millions)
   Cost to Date
(in millions)
   Estimated
Construction
Cost Per Unit
   Actual / 
Anticipated 
Initial
Occupancy
  Anticipated
Construction
Completion
  Pro Forma
Average
Rent (1)
 
Alexan CityCentre, Houston, TX   340   $83.0   $76.4   $244,118   2Q17  4Q17  $2,144 
Alexan Southside Place, Houston, TX   270   $49.0   $32.2   $181,481   4Q17  2Q18  $2,012 
APOK Townhomes, Boca Raton, FL   90   $28.9   $7.8   $321,111   3Q18  1Q19  $2,549 
Crescent Perimeter, Atlanta, GA   320   $70.0   $25.3   $218,750   4Q18  2Q19  $1,749 
Domain Phase 1, Garland, TX   299   $52.6   $10.7   $175,920   4Q18  2Q19  $1,469 
Flagler Village, Fort Lauderdale, FL   384   $131.8   $27.8   $343,229   3Q19  3Q20  $2,481 
Helios, Atlanta, GA   282   $50.9   $42.7   $180,496   2Q17  4Q17  $1,486 
Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC   245   $40.2   $24.2   $164,082   1Q18  3Q18  $1,271 
Vickers Village, Roswell, GA   79   $30.6   $14.6   $387,342   2Q18  3Q18  $3,176 
West Morehead, Charlotte, NC   286   $60.0   $18.4   $209,790   4Q18  2Q19  $1,507 
Total   2,595                        $1,876 

 

(1) Represents the average pro forma effective monthly rent for all expected occupied units upon stabilization.

 

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

 

Revenue

 

Net rental income increased $6.1 million, or 35%, to $23.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $17.5 million for the same prior year period. This increase was primarily due to the acquisition of various interests in thirteen properties subsequent to June 30, 2016, including ARIUM Westside, Nevadan, ARIUM Pine Lakes, The Brodie, Roswell City Walk, James on South First, Preston View, Wesley Village and the Texas Portfolio, offset by the sales of Springhouse at Newport News, Village Green Ann Arbor, Lansbrook Village and Fox Hill.

 

Other property revenue increased $0.4 million, or 44%, to $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $0.9 million for the same prior year period. This increase was primarily due to the acquisition of interests in the properties noted above. 

 

Interest income from related parties increased by $2.1 million due to interest earned on the mezzanine loans made during the last three quarters.

 

Expenses

 

Property operating expenses increased $3.2 million, or 43%, to $10.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $7.4 million for the same prior year period. This increase was primarily due to the acquisition of interests in the properties noted above. Property NOI margins decreased to 57.3% of total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2017 from 59.8% in the prior year quarter. Property margins have been impacted by the sales of properties owned for longer time periods which were efficiently operated with assets purchased more recently that had not yet achieved the same level of operational efficiency. Property NOI margins are computed as total property revenues less property operating expenses, divided by total property revenues.

 

 General and administrative expenses were flat at $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 versus the same amount for 2016. Excluding non-cash equity compensation expense of $0.8 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, general and administrative expenses were $0.9 million, or 3.5% of revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $0.7 million, or 3.7% of revenues, for the same prior year period.

 

Management fees increased to $6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $1.4 million for the same prior year period. Base management fees of $2.6 million and $1.4 million were incurred in the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Incentive management fees of $3.6 million were incurred in the three months ended June 30, 2017 primarily due to the realized gains on asset sales. Base management fees increased primarily due to an increase in equity as a result of the Follow-On Offerings. Management fees of $6.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 will be paid in LTIP Units in lieu of cash.

 

Acquisition and pursuit costs were $0.02 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $0.2 million for the same prior year period. The Company adopted ASU 2017-01 which resulted in the capitalization of costs incurred in asset acquisitions purchased after the effective date of January 1, 2017.

 

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $10.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $7.8 million for the same prior year period. The increase is related to additional depreciation and amortization expense on the acquisition of the properties mentioned above.

 

Other Income and Expense

 

Other income and expenses amounted to income of $37.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to expense of $1.8 million for the same prior year period. This was primarily due to the gains on the sale of Fox Hill and Lansbrook Village of $33.6 million, and gain on sale of real estate joint venture interest of MDA Apartments of $10.2 million, offset by an increase in interest expense, net, of $3.2 million, as the result of the increase in mortgages payable resulting from the acquisition of interests in the properties mentioned above and the loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.6 million.

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

 

Revenue

 

Net rental income increased $14.1 million, or 42%, to $47.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $33.4 million for the same prior year period. This increase was primarily due to the acquisition of various interests in thirteen properties subsequent to June 30, 2016, including ARIUM Westside, Nevadan, ARIUM Pine Lakes, The Brodie, Roswell City Walk, James at South First, Preston View, Wesley Village and the Texas Portfolio, offset by the sales of Springhouse at Newport News, Village Green Ann Arbor, Lansbrook Village and Fox Hill.

 

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Other property revenue increased $1.0 million, or 63%, to $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $1.6 million for the same prior year period. This increase was primarily due to the acquisition of interests in the properties noted above. 

 

Interest income from related parties increased by $3.6 million due to interest earned on the mezzanine loans made during the last three quarters.

 

Expenses

 

Property operating expenses increased $6.5 million, or 46%, to $20.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $14.0 million for the same prior year period. This increase was primarily due to the acquisition of interests in the properties noted above. Property NOI margins decreased to 59.1% of total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from 60.1% in the prior year quarter. Property margins have been impacted by the sales of properties owned for longer time periods which were efficiently operated with assets purchased more recently that had not yet achieved the same level of operational efficiency. Property NOI margins are computed as total property revenues less property operating expenses, divided by total property revenues.

 

 General and administrative expenses amounted to $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $3.0 million for the same prior year period. Excluding non-cash equity compensation expense of $1.2 million and $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, general and administrative expenses were $2.0 million, or 3.6% of revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $1.3 million, or 3.8% of revenues, for the same prior year period.

 

Management fees increased to $8.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $2.6 million for the same prior year period. Base management fees of $4.9 million and $2.6 million were incurred in the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Incentive management fees of $4.0 million were incurred in the six months ended June 30, 2017 primarily due to the realized gains on asset sales. Base management fees increased primarily due to an increase in equity as a result of the Follow-On Offerings. Management fees of $6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 will be paid in LTIP Units in lieu of cash while base management fees of $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were paid through the issuance of 217,953 LTIP Units on May 12, 2017.

 

Acquisition and pursuit costs were $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $1.5 million for the same prior year period. The Company adopted ASU 2017-01 which resulted in the capitalization of costs incurred in asset acquisitions purchased after the effective date of January 1, 2017. Substantially all the expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were due to the Company’s decision to abandon the proposed East San Marco Property development and write off the pre-acquisition costs that had been incurred. Abandoned pursuit costs can vary greatly, and the costs incurred in any given period may be significantly different in future periods. The costs during the prior year quarter were primarily due to the acquisition of ARIUM Gulfshore, ARIUM at Palmer Ranch and The Preserve at Henderson Beach.

 

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $21.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $15.3 million for the same prior year period. The increase is related to additional depreciation and amortization expense on the acquisition of the properties mentioned above.

 

Other Income and Expense

 

Other income and expenses amounted to income of $48.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to expense of $3.3 million for the same prior year period. This was primarily due to the gain on the sale of Village Green of Ann Arbor, Fox Hill and Lansbrook Village of $50.0 million, and the sale of the real estate joint venture interest of MDA Apartments of $10.2 million, offset by an increase in interest expense, net, of $6.1 million, as the result of the increase in mortgages payable resulting from the acquisition of interests in the properties mentioned above and the loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.6 million.

 

Property Operations

 

We define “same store” properties as those that we owned and operated for the entirety of both periods being compared, except for properties that are in the construction or lease-up phases, or properties that are undergoing development or significant redevelopment. We move properties previously excluded from our same store portfolio for these reasons into the same store designation once they have stabilized or the development or redevelopment is complete and such status has been reflected fully in all quarters during the applicable periods of comparison. For newly constructed or lease-up properties or properties undergoing significant redevelopment, we consider a property stabilized upon attainment of 90% physical occupancy, subject to loss-to-lease, bad debt and rent concessions.

 

For comparison of our three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the same store properties included properties owned at April 1, 2016. Our same store properties for the period were Enders Place at Baldwin Park, ARIUM Grandewood, Park & Kingston, Ashton Reserve, ARIUM Palms, Sovereign, ARIUM Gulfshore, ARIUM at Palmer Ranch and The Preserve at Henderson Beach.  For comparison of our six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the same store properties included properties owned at January 1, 2016. Our same store properties for the period were Enders Place at Baldwin Park, ARIUM Grandewood, Park & Kingston, Ashton Reserve, ARIUM Palms, Sovereign, ARIUM Gulfshore, and ARIUM at Palmer Ranch. 

 

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Because of the limited number of same store properties as compared to the number of properties in our portfolio in 2017 and 2016, respectively, our same store performance measures may be of limited usefulness.

 

The following table presents the same store and non-same store results from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 (dollars in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Change 
   2017   2016   $   % 
Property Revenues                    
Same Store  $10,133   $9,895   $238    2.4%
Non-Same Store   14,818    8,504    6,314    74.2%
Total property revenues   24,951    18,399    6,552    35.6%
                     
Property Expenses                    
Same Store   3,940    3,840    100    2.6%
Non-Same Store   6,706    3,549    3,157    89.0%
Total property expenses   10,646    7,389    3,257    44.1%
                     
Same Store NOI   6,193    6,055    138    2.3%
Non-Same Store NOI   8,112    4,955    3,157    63.7%
Total NOI(1)  $14,305   $11,010   $3,295    29.9%

 

   Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Change 
   2017   2016   $   % 
Property Revenues                    
Same Store  $17,487   $16,770   $717    4.3%
Non-Same Store   32,603    18,263    14,340    78.5%
Total property revenues   50,090    35,033    15,057    43.0%
                     
Property Expenses                    
Same Store   6,679    6,660    19    0.3%
Non-Same Store   13,797    7,322    6,475    88.4%
Total property expenses   20,476    13,982    6,494    46.4%
                     
Same Store NOI   10,808    10,110    698    6.9%
Non-Same Store NOI   18,806    10,941    7,865    71.9%
Total NOI(1)  $29,614   $21,051   $8,563    40.7%

 

(1) See “Net Operating Income” below for a reconciliation of Same Store NOI, Non-Same Store NOI and Total NOI to net income (loss) and a discussion of how management uses this non-GAAP financial measure.

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

 

Same store NOI for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased by 2.3% to $6.2 million from $6.1 million for the 2016 period. There was a 2.4% increase in same store property revenues as compared to the 2016 period, primarily attributable to a 3.5% increase in average rental rates offset by a 52 basis point decrease in average occupancy.  Same store expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased 2.6% to $3.9 million from $3.8 million for the 2016 period. 

 

Property revenues and property expenses for our non-same store properties increased significantly due to the properties acquired during 2016 and 2017; the 2017 non-same store property count was 14 compared to 6 properties for the 2016 period.  The results of operations for these properties have been included in our consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition.

 

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

 

Same store NOI for the six months ended June 30, 2017 increased by 6.9% to $10.8 million from $10.1 million for the 2016 period. There was a 4.3% increase in same store property revenues as compared to the 2016 period, primarily attributable to a 4.3% increase in average rental rates, offset by a 6 basis point decrease in average occupancy.  Same store expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2017 remained flat at $6.7 million. 

 

Property revenues and property expenses for our non-same store properties increased significantly due to the properties acquired during 2016 and 2017; the 2017 non-same store property count was 15 compared to 7 properties for the 2016 period.  The results of operations for these properties have been included in our consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition.

 

Net Operating Income

 

We believe that net operating income (“NOI”), is a useful measure of our operating performance. We define NOI as total property revenues less total property operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization and interest. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating NOI, and accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to other REITs. NOI also is a computation made by analysts and investors to measure a real estate company's operating performance.

 

We believe that this measure provides an operating perspective not immediately apparent from GAAP operating income or net income. We use NOI to evaluate our performance on a same store and non-same store basis because NOI allows us to evaluate the operating performance of our properties because it measures the core operations of property performance by excluding corporate level expenses and other items not related to property operating performance and captures trends in rental housing and property operating expenses.

 

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However, NOI should only be used as an alternative measure of our financial performance. The following table reflects net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders together with a reconciliation to NOI and to same store and non-same store contributions to consolidated NOI, as computed in accordance with GAAP for the periods presented (amounts in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders  $17,569   $(5,043)  $12,579   $(9,179)
Add pro-rata share:                    
Depreciation and amortization   9,326    6,769    19,129    13,239 
Amortization of non-cash interest expense   773    65    1,246    148 
Management fees   6,099    1,394    8,836    2,591 
Acquisition and pursuit costs   18    227    3,024    1,373 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt   1,534    -    1,534    - 
Corporate operating expenses   1,679    1,666    3,112    2,935 
Management internalization process expense   336    -    811    - 
Preferred dividends   6,314    2,924    12,101    4,385 
Preferred stock accretion   641    166    974    289 
Less pro-rata share:                    
Other income   16    -    16    - 
Preferred returns and equity in income of unconsolidated                    
real estate joint ventures   2,577    2,733    5,121    5,462 
Interest income from related parties   2,075    -    3,581    - 
Gain on sale of joint venture interest   6,332    -    6,332    - 
Gain on sale of real estate assets   26,548    -    33,945    - 
Pro-rata share of properties' income   6,741    5,435    14,351    10,319 
Add:                    
Noncontrolling interest pro-rata share of property income   856    1,065    2,103    2,081 
Total property income   7,597    6,500    16,454    12,400 
Add:                    
Interest expense, net   6,708    4,510    13,160    8,651 
Net operating income   14,305    11,010    29,614    21,051 
Less:                    
Non-same store net operating income   8,112    4,955    18,806    10,941 
Same store net operating income  $6,193   $6,055   $10,808   $10,110 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

   

Liquidity is a measure of our ability to meet potential cash requirements. Our primary short-term liquidity requirements relate to (a) our operating expenses and other general business needs, (b) distributions to our stockholders, (c) committed investments and capital requirements to fund development and renovations at existing properties, and (d) ongoing commitments to repay maturing short-term debt.

 

We believe the properties underlying its real estate investments are performing well. We had a portfolio-wide debt service coverage ratio of 2.03x and occupancy of 95%, exclusive of our development properties, at June 30, 2017.

 

In general, we believe our available cash balances, the proceeds from the Follow-On Offerings, other financing arrangements and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to fund our liquidity requirements with respect to our existing portfolio for the next 12 months. We expect that properties added to our portfolio with the proceeds from the Follow-On Offerings, and the properties we expect to acquire with the remaining proceeds from our 2016 Follow-On Offerings and January 2017 Common Stock Offering, will have a significant positive impact on our future results of operations. In general, we expect that our results related to our portfolio will improve in future periods as a result of anticipated future investments in and acquisitions of real estate, including our investments in development projects.

 

  We believe we will be able to meet our primary liquidity requirements going forward through:

 

$139.3 million in cash available at June 30, 2017;

 

cash generated from operating activities; and

 

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proceeds from future borrowings and potential offerings, including potential offerings of common and preferred stock through underwritten offerings, our continuous Series B Preferred Stock Offering and our ATM programs, as well as issuances of units of limited partnership interest in our Operating Partnership, or OP Units.

 

Our primary long-term liquidity requirements relate to (a) costs for additional apartment community investments; (b) repayment of long-term debt; (c) capital expenditures; and (d) cash redemption requirements related to our Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock.

 

We intend to finance our long-term liquidity requirements with net proceeds of additional issuances of common and preferred stock, including our Series B Preferred Stock, as well as future borrowings. We have begun negotiating a bank line of credit pursuant to a non-binding terms sheet, and we believe this line of credit will enable us to deploy our capital more efficiently and provide capital structure flexibility as we grow our asset base. No definitive agreements have been entered into. Our success in meeting these requirements will therefore depend upon our ability to access capital. Further, our ability to access equity capital is dependent upon, among other things, general market conditions for REITs and the capital markets generally, market perceptions about us and our asset class, and current trading prices of our securities. 

 

We may also selectively sell assets at appropriate times, which would be expected to generate cash sources for both our short-term and long-term liquidity needs.

 

We may also meet our long-term liquidity needs through borrowings from a number of sources, either at the corporate or project level. We will continue to monitor the debt markets, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and as market conditions permit, access borrowings that are advantageous to us.

 

We intend to continue to use prudent amounts of leverage in making our investments, which we define as having total indebtedness of approximately 65% of the fair market value of the properties in which we have invested as determined by our Manager. For purposes of calculating our leverage, we assume full consolidation of all our real estate investments, whether or not they would be consolidated under GAAP, include assets we have classified as held for sale, and include any joint venture level indebtedness in our total indebtedness. However, we are not subject to any limitations on the amount of leverage we may use, and accordingly, the amount of leverage we use may be significantly less or greater than we currently anticipate. We expect our leverage to decline commensurately as we execute our business plan to grow our net asset value.

 

If we are unable to obtain financing on favorable terms or at all, we would likely need to curtail our investment activities, including acquisitions and improvements to and developments of, real properties, which could limit our growth prospects. This, in turn, could reduce cash available for distribution to our stockholders and may hinder our ability to raise capital by issuing more securities or borrowing more money. We also may be forced to dispose of assets at inopportune times in order to maintain our REIT qualification and Investment Company Act exemption.

 

We expect to maintain a distribution paid to our Series A Preferred Stock, our Series B Preferred Stock, our Series C Preferred Stock and our Series D Preferred Stock in accordance with the terms of those securities which require monthly or quarterly dividends depending on the series. On August 4, 2017, the board of directors announced that it initiated, in conjunction with a financial advisor, a comprehensive review of the appropriate dividend policy for the Company's Class A Common Stock. The board's evaluation will consider factors including, but not limited to, achieving a sustainable dividend covered by current recurring AFFO (vs. pro forma AFFO), multifamily and small cap peer dividend rates, multifamily and small cap peer payout ratios, providing financial flexibility for the Company, and achieving an appropriate balance between the retention of capital to invest and grow net asset value, and the importance of current distributions. The board is expected to complete its review of the dividend policy for the Company's Class A Common Stock in the fourth quarter of 2017. Currently, the Company maintains a distribution paid on a monthly basis to all of our Class A common stockholders at a quarterly rate of $0.29 per share, and there can be no assurance that the current distribution level will be maintained. While our policy is generally to pay distributions from cash flow from operations, our distributions through June 30, 2017 have been paid from cash flow from operations, proceeds from our continuous registered public offering, proceeds from the IPO and Follow-On Offerings, and sales of assets and may in the future be paid from additional sources, such as from borrowings.

 

Since June 30, 2015, we have paid our base management fees and incentive fees in LTIPs in lieu of cash. In conjunction with the proposed internalization, while we will no longer be responsible for paying the base management fee or incentive fee, to the extent the we will be paying additional general and administrative expenses in replacement thereof, they will be paid in cash.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of June 30, 2017, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have had or are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital resources or capital expenditures. As of June 30, 2017, we own interests in nine joint ventures that are accounted for under the equity method as we exercise significant influence over, but do not control, the investee.

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

As of June 30, 2017, we owned indirect equity interests in thirty-four real estate properties (twenty-four operating properties and ten development properties), twenty-five of which are consolidated for reporting purposes.  During the six months ended June 30, 2017, net cash provided by operating activities was $27.2 million.  After the net income of $44.7 million was reduced for $36.7 million of non-cash items, net cash provided by operating activities consisted of the following:

 

Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures of $4.9 million;

 

Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $8.3 million;

 

Increase in payables due to affiliates of $3.7 million;

 

and $2.4 million decrease accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets.

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, net cash used in investing activities was $129.4 million, primarily due to the following:

 

$161.9 million used in acquiring consolidated real estate investments;

 

$38.1 million used in acquiring investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and notes receivable;

 

$22.5 million used on capital expenditures;

 

$0.3 million used on purchases of noncontrolling interest;

 

Partially offset by proceeds of sale of real estate assets of $71.9 million;

 

$17.6 million of proceeds from sale of real estate joint venture interest; and

 

$3.9 million decrease in restricted cash.

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, net cash provided by financing activities was $159.4 million, primarily due to the following:

 

net borrowings of $82.4 million on mortgages payable;

 

net proceeds of $57.3 million from issuance of common stock;

 

net proceeds of $65.6 million from issuance of Series B preferred units;

 

$7.2 million of contributions from noncontrolling interests;

 

partially offset by $22.6 million in distributions paid to our noncontrolling interests;

 

$14.8 million paid in cash distributions paid to common stockholders;

 

$11.7 million paid in cash distributions paid to preferred stockholders;

 

$2.9 million payments of deferred financing costs; and

 

$1.2 million of repayments of our mortgages payable.

 

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Capital Expenditures

 

The following table summarizes our total capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 (amounts in thousands):

   

   For the six months ended June 30, 
   2017   2016 
New development  $13,754   $- 
Redevelopment/renovations   7,324    1,264 
Routine capital expenditures   1,385    941 
Total capital expenditures  $22,463   $2,205 

 

We define redevelopment and renovation costs as non-recurring capital expenditures for significant projects that upgrade units or common areas and projects that are revenue enhancing for the six months ended June 30, 2017. We define routine capital expenditures as capital expenditures that are incurred at every property and exclude development, investment, revenue enhancing and non-recurring capital expenditures.

 

Funds from Operations and Adjusted Funds from Operations, Attributable to Common Stockholders

 

Funds from operations attributable to common stockholders (“FFO”), is a non-GAAP financial measure that is widely recognized as a measure of REIT operating performance. We consider FFO to be an appropriate supplemental measure of our operating performance as it is based on a net income analysis of property portfolio performance that excludes non-cash items such as depreciation. The historical accounting convention used for real estate assets requires straight-line depreciation of buildings and improvements, which implies that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values historically rise and fall with market conditions, presentations of operating results for a REIT, using historical accounting for depreciation, could be less informative. We define FFO, consistent with the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or NAREIT's, definition, as net income, computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property, plus depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, plus impairment write-downs of depreciable real estate, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures will be calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis.

  

In addition to FFO, we use adjusted funds from operations attributable to common stockholders (“AFFO”). AFFO is a computation made by analysts and investors to measure a real estate company's operating performance by removing the effect of items that do not reflect ongoing property operations. In computing AFFO, we further adjust FFO by adding back certain items that are not added to net income in NAREIT's definition of FFO, such as acquisition and pursuit costs, equity based compensation expenses, and any other non-recurring or non-cash expenses, which are costs that do not relate to the operating performance of our properties, and subtracting recurring capital expenditures (and when calculating the quarterly incentive fee payable to our Manager only, we further adjust FFO to include any realized gains or losses on our real estate investments).

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we incurred $3.2 million of acquisition and pursuit expense and $3.7 million of disposition expense, of which $5.6 million was our pro rata share of the expense. We incurred $1.5 million of acquisition and pursuit expense and no disposition expense during the six months ended June 30, 2016, of which $1.4 million was our pro-rata share of expense. The Company adopted ASU 2017-01 which resulted in the capitalization of costs incurred in asset acquisitions purchased after the effective date of January 1, 2017.

 

Our calculation of AFFO differs from the methodology used for calculating AFFO by certain other REITs and, accordingly, our AFFO may not be comparable to AFFO reported by other REITs. Our management utilizes FFO and AFFO as measures of our operating performance after adjustment for certain non-cash items, such as depreciation and amortization expenses, and acquisition and pursuit costs that are required by GAAP to be expensed but may not necessarily be indicative of current operating performance and that may not accurately compare our operating performance between periods. Furthermore, although FFO, AFFO and other supplemental performance measures are defined in various ways throughout the REIT industry, we also believe that FFO and AFFO may provide us and our stockholders with an additional useful measure to compare our financial performance to certain other REITs. We also use AFFO for purposes of determining the quarterly incentive fee, if any, payable to our Manager.

 

Neither FFO nor AFFO is equivalent to net income or cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, FFO and AFFO do not represent amounts available for management's discretionary use because of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations or other commitments or uncertainties. Neither FFO nor AFFO should be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.

 

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We have acquired interests in thirteen additional operating properties and three development investments, and sold six properties subsequent to June 30, 2016. The results presented in the table below are not directly comparable and should not be considered an indication of our future operating performance.

 

The table below presents our calculation of FFO and AFFO for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders  $17,569   $(5,043)  $12,579   $(9,179)
Common stockholders pro-rata share of:                    
Real estate depreciation and amortization(1)   9,326    6,769    19,129    13,239 
Gain on sale of real estate assets   (26,548)       (33,945)    
Gain on sale of joint venture interests   (6,332)       (6,332)    
FFO Attributable to Common Stockholders  $(5,985)  $1,726   $(8,569)  $4,060 
Common stockholders pro-rata share of:                    
Amortization of non-cash interest expense   773    65    1,246    148 
Acquisition and pursuit costs   18    227    3,024    1,373 
Management internalization process expense   336        811     
Loss on early extinguishment of debt   1,534        1,534     
Non-recurring income   (16)       (16)    
Non-cash preferred returns and equity in income of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures   (487)       (487)    
Normally recurring capital expenditures(2)   (331)   (208)   (622)   (416)
Preferred stock accretion   641    166    974    289 
Non-cash equity compensation   6,846    2,400    10,011    4,218 
AFFO Attributable to Common Stockholders  $3,329   $4,376   $7,906   $9,672 
FFO Attributable to Common Stockholders per share  $(0.23)  $0.08   $(0.34)  $0.20 
AFFO Attributable to Common Stockholders per share  $0.13   $0.21   $0.31   $0.47 
Weighted average common shares outstanding   26,076,572    20,688,631    25,535,839    20,611,802 

 

(1)   The real estate depreciation and amortization amount includes our share of consolidated real estate-related depreciation and amortization of intangibles, less amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, and our similar estimated share of unconsolidated depreciation and amortization, which is included in earnings of our unconsolidated real estate joint venture investments. 

(2)   Normally recurring capital expenditures exclude development, investment, revenue enhancing and non-recurring capital expenditures.

 

Operating cash flow, FFO and AFFO may also be used to fund all or a portion of certain capitalizable items that are excluded from FFO and AFFO, such as tenant improvements, building improvements and deferred leasing costs.

 

Presentation of this information is intended to assist the reader in comparing the sustainability of the operating performance of different REITs, although it should be noted that not all REITs calculate FFO or AFFO the same way, so comparisons with other REITs may not be meaningful.  FFO or AFFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss), as an indication of our liquidity, nor is either indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make distributions.  Both FFO and AFFO should be reviewed in connection with other GAAP measurements.

 

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Contractual Obligations

 

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2017 (in thousands) which consisted of mortgage notes secured by our properties. At June 30, 2017, our estimated future required payments on these obligations were:

 

       Remainder of             
   Total   2017   2018-2019   2020-2021   Thereafter 
Mortgages Payable (Principal)  $781,602   $1,378   $11,653   $40,999   $727,572 
Estimated Interest Payments on Mortgage Notes Payable, Unsecured Term Loans and Senior Unsecured Notes   177,456    13,890    55,086    52,817    55,663 
Total  $959,058   $15,268   $66,739   $93,816   $783,235 

 

Estimated interest payments are based on the stated rates for mortgage notes payable assuming the interest rate in effect for the most recent quarter remains in effect through the respective maturity dates.

 

Distributions

 

Declaration Date 

Payable to stockholders

of record as of

  Amount   Date Paid
Class A common stock           
October 4, 2016  December 23, 2016  $0.096667   January 5, 2017
January 6, 2017  January 25, 2017  $0.096666   February 3, 2017
January 6, 2017  February 24, 2017  $0.096667   March 3, 2017
January 6, 2017  March 24, 2017  $0.096667   April 5, 2017
April 7, 2017  April 25, 2017  $0.096666   May 5, 2017
April 7, 2017  May 25, 2017  $0.096667   June 5, 2017
April 7, 2017  June 23, 2017  $0.096667   July 5, 2017
Series A Preferred Stock           
December 9, 2016  December 23, 2016  $0.515625   January 5, 2017
March 10, 2017  March 24, 2017  $0.515625   April 5, 2017
June 9, 2017  June 23, 2017  $0.515625   July 5, 2017
Series B Preferred Stock           
October 4, 2016  December 23, 2016  $5.00   January 5, 2017
January 6, 2017  January 25, 2017  $5.00   February 3, 2017
January 6, 2017  February 24, 2017  $5.00   March 3, 2017
January 6, 2017  March 24, 2017  $5.00   April 5, 2017
April 7, 2017  April 25, 2017  $5.00   May 5, 2017
April 7, 2017  May 25, 2017  $5.00   June 5, 2017
April 7, 2017  June 23, 2017  $5.00   July 5, 2017
Series C Preferred Stock           
December 9, 2016  December 23, 2016  $0.4765625   January 5, 2017
March 10, 2017  March 24, 2017  $0.4765625   April 5, 2017
June 9, 2017  June 23, 2017  $0.4765625   July 5, 2017
Series D Preferred Stock           
December 9, 2016  December 23, 2016  $0.3859   January 5, 2017
March 10, 2017  March 24, 2017  $0.4453125   April 5, 2017
June 9, 2017  June 23, 2017  $0.4453125   July 5, 2017

 

A portion of each dividend may constitute a return of capital for tax purposes. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to declare dividends or at this rate.

 

Our Board will determine the amount of dividends to be paid to our stockholders. The Board’s determination will be based on a number of factors, including funds available from operations, our capital expenditure requirements and the annual distribution requirements necessary to maintain our REIT status under the Internal Revenue Code. As a result, our distribution rate and payment frequency may vary from time to time.  However, to qualify as a REIT for tax purposes, we must make distributions equal to at least 90% of our “REIT taxable income” each year. Especially during the early stages of our operations, we may declare distributions in excess of funds from operations.

  

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Distributions paid for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, were funded from cash provided by operating activities except with respect to $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, which was funded from sales of real estate, borrowings, and/or proceeds from our equity offerings.

 

   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2017   2016 
   (In thousands) 
Cash provided by operating activities  $27,242   $18,278 
           
Cash distributions to preferred shareholders  $(11,716)  $(2,643)
Cash distributions to common shareholders   (14,758)   (12,111)
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests, excluding $21.1 million from sale of real estate investments   (1,589)   (1,186)
Total distributions   (28,063)   (15,940)
           
(Shortfall) excess  $(821)  $2,338 
           
Proceeds from sale of joint venture interests  $17,603   $- 
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments, net of noncontrolling distribution of $21.1 million  $50,892   $- 

 

Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates

 

Our significant accounting policies and critical accounting estimates are disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and Note 2 “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Subsequent Events

 

Other than the items disclosed in Note 13, “Subsequent Events” to our interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2017, no material events have occurred that required recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.  See Note 13 to our interim Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion.

 

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

We are exposed to interest rate risk primarily through borrowing activities. There is inherent roll-over risk for borrowings as they mature and are renewed at current market rates. The extent of this risk is not quantifiable or predictable because of the variability of future interest rates and our future financing requirements. We are not subject to foreign exchange rates or commodity price risk, and all of our financial instruments were entered into for other than trading purposes.

 

Our interest rate risk is monitored using a variety of techniques. The table below presents the principal payments and the weighted average interest rates on outstanding debt, by year of expected maturity, to evaluate the expected cash flows and sensitivity to interest rate changes.

 

($ in thousands)

 

   2017   2018   2019   2020   2021   Thereafter   Total 
Mortgage Notes Payable  $1,378   $4,086   $7,567   $29,800   $11,199   $727,572   $781,602 
Average Interest Rate   3.84%   3.54%   3.52%   3.47%   3.55%   3.51%   3.51%

 

The fair value (in thousands) is estimated at $782.7 million for mortgages payable as of June 30, 2017.

 

The table above incorporates those exposures that exist as of June 30, 2017; it does not consider those exposures or positions which could arise after that date. As a result, our ultimate realized gain or loss with respect to interest rate fluctuations will depend on the exposures that arise during the period and interest rates.

 

As of June 30, 2017, a 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates on the portion of our debt bearing interest at variable rates would result in an increase or decrease in interest expense of approximately $1.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2017.

 

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Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, evaluated, as of June 30, 2017, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e).  Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2017, to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in this report filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the rules and forms of the Exchange Act and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

We believe, however, that a controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the controls systems are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud or error, if any, within a company have been detected.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There has been no change in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2017 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

None.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

Other than the following, there have been no material changes to our potential risks and uncertainties presented in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 filed with the SEC on February 22, 2017.

 

Your interests could be diluted by the incurrence of additional debt, the issuance of additional shares of preferred stock, including additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock (together the “Preferred Stock”) and by other transactions.

 

As of June 30, 2017, our total long term indebtedness was approximately $781.6 million, and we may incur significant additional debt in the future. The Preferred Stock is subordinate to all of our existing and future debt and liabilities and those of our subsidiaries. Our future debt may include restrictions on our ability to pay dividends to preferred stockholders in the event of a default under the debt facilities or under other circumstances. Our charter currently authorizes the issuance of up to 250,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more classes or series, and as of the date of this filing, we have issued 5,721,460 shares of Series A Preferred Stock (146,460 of which have been issued in the Series A ATM Offering), 105,473 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, 2,323,750 shares of Series C Preferred Stock and 2,850,602 shares of Series D Preferred Stock. The issuance of additional preferred stock on parity with or senior to the Preferred Stock would dilute the interests of the holders of shares of Preferred Stock, and any issuance of preferred stock senior to the Preferred Stock or of additional indebtedness could affect our ability to pay dividends on, redeem or pay the liquidation preference on the Preferred Stock. We may issue preferred stock on parity with the Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Preferred Stock. Other than the Asset Coverage Ratio, our letter agreement with Cetera Financial Group, Inc. pertaining to our Series B Preferred Stock that requires us to maintain a preferred dividend coverage ratio and the right of holders to cause us to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock upon a Change of Control/Delisting, none of the provisions relating to the Preferred Stock relate to or limit our indebtedness or afford the holders of shares of Preferred Stock protection in the event of a highly leveraged or other transaction, including a merger or the sale, lease or conveyance of all or substantially all our assets or business, that might adversely affect the holders of shares of Preferred Stock.

 

Risks Relating to the Internalization Transaction

 

The Issuances of shares of our Class C Common Stock in connection with the Internalization, and the Issuances of shares of our Class A Common Stock upon redemption of OP Units and/or conversion of shares of our Class C Common Stock issued in connection with the Internalization, will have a dilutive effect and will reduce the voting power and relative percentage interests of current holders of our Class A Common Stockholders in our earnings and market value.

 

The Contribution Agreement provides for a formula to determine the Internalization Consideration, including the total number of OP Units and shares of Class C Common Stock that may be issued as Internalization Consideration. The Contribution Agreement does not impose a minimum or maximum number of OP Units or shares of Class C Common Stock that may be issued as Internalization Consideration. The issuance of shares of our Class C Common Stock in connection with the Internalization will have a dilutive effect and will reduce the voting power and relative percentage interests of current Class A Common Stockholders in our earnings and market value.

 

Additionally, part of the Internalization Consideration consists of OP Units, which may have a dilutive effect on the voting power and percentage interests of our current Class A Common Stockholders. Commencing on the one-year anniversary of the Closing, each OP Unit may be tendered for redemption, at the holder’s option and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the limited partnership agreement of our Operating Partnership, for cash equal to the average closing price of Class A Common Stock for the ten (10) consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date we receive a notice of redemption, or, at our sole option, for shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis, in lieu of cash. If the recipients of OP Units in the Internalization exercise their redemption rights and part or all of their outstanding OP Units are redeemed for shares of our Class A Common Stock, such redemption will have a dilutive effect on our common stock and reduce the relative percentage interests of existing common stockholders in our earnings, voting power and market value.

 

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Future sales of our Class A Common Stock by the Contributors may adversely affect the market price of our Class A Common Stock. These sales also might make it more difficult for us to sell equity securities in the future at a time and price we deem appropriate. Upon consummation of the Internalization, our Operating Partnership will issue a number of OP Units to the Contributors as Internalization Consideration, which OP Units may be redeemed in shares of our Class A Common Stock rather than cash, at the Company’s option. In addition, upon consummation of the Internalization, we will issue a number of shares of our Class C Common Stock to the Contributors as Internalization Consideration, which shares of Class C Common Stock will be convertible, at the holder’s option (at any time and from time to time), into one (1) fully-paid and non-assessable share of our Class A Common Stock, and upon the occurrence of certain transfers of OP Units or shares of Class C Common Stock and similar events, will convert automatically into one (1) fully-paid and non-assessable share of our Class A Common Stock. The Contribution Agreement does not impose a minimum or maximum number of OP Units or shares of Class C Common Stock that may be issued as Internalization Consideration. Sales of a substantial number of shares of our Class A Common Stock by the Contributors, the perception or expectation that such sales may occur, or sales of shares of our Class A Common Stock to cover tax obligations (some of which may occur shortly after the closing of the Internalization), could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and the prevailing market price for shares of our Class A Common Stock.

 

The Internalization was negotiated between the Special Committee, which is comprised solely of independent and disinterested members of our board of directors, the Manager, which is affiliated with certain of our officers and directors, and the Contributors, including R. Ramin Kamfar, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Gary Kachadurian, one of our directors, and certain other officers.

 

The Internalization was negotiated with the Manager, which is affiliated with certain of our officers and directors, and the Contributors, including Messrs. Kamfar and Kachadurian, Michael L. Konig, our General Counsel and Secretary, and Christopher A. Vohs, our Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer. As a result, those officers and directors may have different interests than the Company as a whole. This potential conflict would not exist in the case of a transaction negotiated with unaffiliated third parties. Moreover, if the Manager or any Contributor breaches any of the representations, warranties or covenants made by it in the Contribution Agreement, we may choose not to enforce, or to enforce less vigorously, our rights because of our desire to maintain our ongoing relationship with the Manager, the Contributors and the interests of certain of our directors and officers. Moreover, the representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities in the Contribution Agreement are subject to limitations and qualifiers, which may also limit our ability to enforce any remedy under the Contribution Agreement.

 

Certain of our directors and executive officers have interests in the Internalization that are different from, and may potentially conflict with, the interests of us and our stockholders.

 

Certain of our directors and executive officers have interests in the Internalization that may be different from, or in addition to, the interests of our stockholders generally and that may create potential conflicts of interest, including (i) the payment of Internalization Consideration in connection with the Internalization directly or indirectly to certain of these individuals, including Messrs. Kamfar, Kachadurian, and Konig, and the entry by the applicable individuals into arrangements relating to the payment of that consideration, and (ii) the entry by Bluerock REIT Operator, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of our Manager (“Manager Sub”), in its post-Closing capacity as an indirect subsidiary of the Company, into employment agreements with Messrs. Kamfar and Vohs as well as James Babb, Jordan Ruddy and Ryan MacDonald, who are executive officers and principals of our Manager, and into a services agreement with Mr. Konig through Konig & Associates, all of which will become effective upon consummation of the Internalization.

 

In addition, Mr. Kamfar owns a controlling interest in Bluerock Real Estate, L.L.C. (“BRRE”), the sole managing member of our Manager; Messrs. Babb, MacDonald, Ruddy, Vohs and Konig are also executive officers or principals of our Manager; and Mr. Kachadurian is Vice Chairman of the Manager. The respective roles of these individuals in the Manager may create additional conflicts of interest in respect of the Internalization and the other transactions described in this proxy statement

 

Following the Internalization, Mr. Kamfar will control a significant number of votes in any matter presented to our Class A Common Stockholders for approval, including the election of directors.

 

Although, the Class C Common Stock to be issued in connection with the Internalization is not designed to provide for disproportionate voting rights, the issuance of the Class C Common Stock will result in Mr. Kamfar controlling significant voting power in matters submitted to a vote of our Class A Common Stockholders as a result of his beneficial ownership of Class C Common Stock (which will give him voting power equal to the economic interest in the Company issued to BRRE in the form of OP Units as if all of those OP Units were redeemed for shares of Class A Common Stock), including the election of directors. Mr. Kamfar may have interests that differ from our other stockholders, including by reason of his direct or indirect interest in our Operating Partnership, and may accordingly vote in ways that may not be consistent with the interests of those other stockholders.

 

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Our net income, FFO and AFFO may decrease in the near term as a result of the Internalization.

 

We will expense all cash and non-cash costs involved in the Internalization. As a result, our statement of operations and FFO will be negatively impacted, driven predominately by the non-cash charges related to the issuance of OP Units and shares of Class C Common Stock as Internalization Consideration and, to a lesser extent, other transaction-related costs. In addition, while we will no longer effectively bear the costs of the various fees and expense reimbursements previously paid to the Manager if and after we become internally managed pursuant to the Internalization, our expenses will include the compensation and benefits of our executive officers and the employees of Manager Sub, which will then be our indirect subsidiary, as well as overhead previously paid by the Manager or its affiliates in managing our business and operations. Furthermore, these employees and consultants of Manager Sub will be providing us services historically provided by the Manager. There are no assurances that, following the Internalization, these employees and consultants will be able or incentivized to provide services at the same level or for the same costs as were previously provided to us by the Manager, and there may be other unforeseen costs, expenses and difficulties associated with operating as an internally managed company. If the expenses we assume as a result of the Internalization are higher than the fees that we currently pay the Manager or otherwise higher than we anticipate, we may not realize the anticipated cost savings and other benefits from the Internalization and our net income, FFO and AFFO could decrease further, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

The Internalization may not be accretive to our stockholders.

 

The Internalization may not be accretive to our stockholders. While it is intended that the Internalization be accretive to our net income, earnings and AFFO, there can be no assurance that this will be the case, as, among other things, the expenses we assume as a result of the Internalization may be higher than we anticipate and we may not achieve our anticipated cost savings from the Internalization. The failure of the Internalization to be accretive to our stockholders could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

We may not manage the Internalization effectively or realize its anticipated benefits.

 

We may not manage the Internalization effectively. The Internalization could be a time-consuming and costly process and we may encounter potential difficulties in the integration process including, among other things:

 

the inability to successfully internalize corporate management in a manner that permits us to achieve the cost savings anticipated to result from the Internalization, which could result in the anticipated benefits of the Internalization not being realized in the timeframe currently anticipated or at all;

 

the risk of not realizing all of the anticipated operational efficiencies or other anticipated strategic and financial benefits of the Internalization within the expected timeframe or at all;

 

potential unknown liabilities and unforeseen increased expenses, delays or regulatory conditions associated with the Internalization; and

 

performance shortfalls as a result of the diversion of management’s attention caused by completing the Internalization and integrating the companies’ operations.

 

For all these reasons, you should be aware that it is possible that the Internalization process could result in the distraction of our management, the disruption of our ongoing business or inconsistencies in our operations, services, standards, controls, procedures and policies, any of which could adversely affect our ability to maintain relationships with employees or third-parties to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Internalization, or could otherwise adversely affect our business and financial results. Therefore, the failure to plan and manage the Internalization effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

We depend on our key executives and other employees of an affiliate of the Manager. There is no guarantee that such key executives and employees will remain employed or engaged by us for any specified period of time, and will not engage in competitive activities if they cease to be employed with or engaged by us.

 

We depend on the key executives and employees of an affiliate of the Manager. It is expected that, following the consummation of the Internalization, we will continue to substantially depend on the services of Messrs. Kamfar, Babb, MacDonald, Ruddy and Vohs, who have each entered into employment agreements with Manager Sub, which will then be an indirect subsidiary of the Company, and Mr. Konig, who has entered into a services agreement with Manager Sub through Konig & Associates on substantially the same terms as the employment agreements. Each such agreement will become effective upon Closing, and will have an initial term through and including December 31, 2020. These agreements have been structured to incentivize our executives to stay through the end of their initial terms and, subject to the Company’s approval, to extend the terms of service for successive one-year terms. Nevertheless, as is presently the case under the Management Agreement with the Manager, the departure or the loss of the services of any of these individuals, or other senior management personnel or employees, following the Internalization could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and ability to effectively operate our business.

 

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Further, the employment and services agreements entered into by Manager Sub with each of Messrs. Kamfar, Babb, MacDonald, Ruddy, Vohs and Konig contain certain restrictions on these executives, including a restriction on engaging in activities that are deemed competitive to our business. Although we believe these covenants to be enforceable under current law in the states in which we do business, there can be no guarantee that if our executives were to breach these covenants and engage in competitive activities, a court of law would fully enforce these restrictions. If these executives were to terminate their employment or service relationship (as applicable) with Manager Sub and engage in competitive activities, such activities could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Mr. Kamfar and certain other executive officers and members of our senior management team will have competing demands on their time and attention.

 

Mr. Kamfar, who will continue to serve as our Chief Executive Officer and President and as Chairman of our board of directors following the Internalization, and Messrs. Babb, Ruddy, MacDonald and Konig, will continue to have competing demands on their respective time and attention following the Internalization, principally with respect to the provision of services to certain outside entities affiliated with BRRE. Such competing demands are not expected to be different from those that presently exist, but there is no assurance those demands will not increase and may result in these individuals devoting time to such outside entities in a manner that could adversely affect our business. Under their respective employment or services agreements (as applicable), Mr. Kamfar and our other executive officers are permitted to devote time to certain outside activities, so long as those duties and activities do not unreasonably interfere with the performance of their respective duties to us.

 

We may be exposed to risks to which we have not historically been exposed, including liabilities with respect to the assets acquired from the Manager.

 

The Internalization will expose us to risks to which we have not historically been exposed. Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, we will incur liabilities with respect to the assets acquired from the Manager and certain of its affiliates. In addition, our overhead will increase as a result of our becoming internally managed, as the responsibility for overhead relating to management of our business currently is borne by the Manager, and will become our responsibility following the Internalization. In addition, in our current externally-advised structure, we do not directly employ any employees. As a result of the Internalization, we will indirectly, through Manager Sub, employ persons who are currently associated with the Manager or its affiliates. As their employer, we will indirectly, through Manager Sub, be subject to those potential liabilities that are commonly faced by employers, such as workers’ disability and compensation claims, potential labor disputes and other employee-related liabilities and grievances, and we will bear the costs of the establishment and maintenance of employee benefit plans, if established. Furthermore, these employees will be providing us services historically provided by the Manager, which will be provided with the support of the Administrative Services Agreement. There are no assurances that, following the Internalization, these employees of Manager Sub will be able to provide us with the same level of services as were previously provided to us by the Manager, and there may be other unforeseen costs, expenses and difficulties associated with operating as an internally managed company.

 

The representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities in the Contribution Agreement and related agreements are subject to limitations and qualifiers, which may limit our ability to enforce any remedy under these agreements.

 

The representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities in the Contribution Agreement, the related Administrative Services Agreement and other agreements related to the Internalization are subject to limitations and qualifiers, which may limit our ability to enforce any remedy under these agreements.  These include, without limitation, limitations on liability and materiality qualifiers on certain representations and covenants.

 

Conflicts of interest may exist or could arise in the future with our Operating Partnership and its limited partners, which may impede business decisions that could benefit our stockholders.

 

Following the implementation of our Company’s structure as a result of the Internalization, conflicts of interest may exist or could arise as a result of the relationships between us and our affiliates, on the one hand, and our Operating Partnership or any member thereof, on the other. Our directors and officers have duties to our Company and our stockholders under applicable Maryland law in connection with their management of our Company. At the same time, we, as general partner of our Operating Partnership, have fiduciary duties to our Operating Partnership and to its limited partners under Delaware law in connection with the management of our Operating Partnership. Our duties to our Operating Partnership and its limited partners as the general partner may come into conflict with the duties of our directors and officers to our Company and our stockholders. These conflicts may be resolved in a manner that is not in the best interest of our stockholders.

 

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Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

None.

 

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

 

3.1 Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc., incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 9, 2017
   
3.2 Articles Supplementary of the Company, dated July 20, 2017, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 21, 2017
   
10.1 Agreement of Purchase and Sale by and among BRE MF Crown Ridge LLC, BRE MF Canyon Springs LLC, BRE MF Cascades I LLC, BRE MF Cascades II LLC, BRE MF TPC LLC and CWS Apartment Homes LLC, dated as of March 15, 2017
   
10.2 First Amendment to Agreement of Purchase and Sale by and among BRE MF Crown Ridge LLC, BRE MF Canyon Springs LLC, BRE MF Cascades I LLC, BRE MF Cascades II LLC, BRE MF TPC LLC and CWS Apartment Homes LLC, dated as of March 20, 2017
   
10.3 Second Amendment to Agreement of Purchase and Sale by and among BRE MF Crown Ridge LLC, BRE MF Canyon Springs LLC, BRE MF Cascades I LLC, BRE MF Cascades II LLC, BRE MF TPC LLC and CWS Apartment Homes LLC, dated as of May 9, 2017
   
10.4 Assignment of Agreement of Purchase and Sale by and between CWS Apartment Homes LLC, dated as of March 22, 2017
   
10.5 Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (Non-Recourse) by and between BRE MF Canyon Springs LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.6 Multifamily Note by BRE MF Canyon Springs LLC for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.7 Multifamily Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing by BRE MF Canyon Springs LLC for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.8 First Amendment to Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement and Other Loan Documents (Multipurpose) by and between BR CWS Canyon Springs Owner, LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.9 Assumption and Release Agreement by and among BRE MF Canyon Springs LLC, BR CWS Canyon Springs Owner, LLC, BRE Apartment Holdings LLC, Steven J. Sherwood, The Steven J. Sherwood Trust, Established September 8, 1994 and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.10 Interest Rate Cap Reserve and Security Agreement by and between BR CWS Canyon Springs Owner, LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.11 Assignment of Management Agreement by and among BR CWS Canyon Springs Owner, LLC, CWS Apartment Homes LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.12 Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (Non-Recourse) by and between BRE MF TPC LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.13 Multifamily Note by BRE MF TPC LLC for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.14 Multifamily Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing by BRE MF TPC LLC for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.15 First Amendment to Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement and Other Loan Documents (Multipurpose) by and between BR CWS Ciobolo Canyon Owner, LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017

  

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10.16 Assumption and Release Agreement by and among BRE MF TPC LLC, BR CWS Ciobolo Canyon Owner, LLC, BRE Apartment Holdings LLC, Steven J. Sherwood, The Steven J. Sherwood Trust, Established September 8, 1994 and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.17 Interest Rate Cap Reserve and Security Agreement by and between BR CWS Ciobolo Canyon Owner, LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.18 Assignment of Management Agreement by and among BR CWS Ciobolo Canyon Owner, LLC, CWS Apartment Homes LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.19 Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (Non-Recourse) by and between BRE MF Crown Ridge LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.20 Multifamily Note by BRE MF Crown Ridge LLC for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.21 Multifamily Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing by BRE MF Crown Ridge LLC for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.22 First Amendment to Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement and Other Loan Documents (Multipurpose) by and between BR CWS Crown Ridge Owner, LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.23 Assumption and Release Agreement by and among BRE MF Crown Ridge LLC, BR CWS Crown Ridge Owner, LLC, BRE Apartment Holdings LLC, Steven J. Sherwood, The Steven J. Sherwood Trust, Established September 8, 1994 and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.24 Interest Rate Cap Reserve and Security Agreement by and between BR CWS Crown Ridge Owner, LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.25 Assignment of Management Agreement by and among BR CWS Crown Ridge Owner, LLC, CWS Apartment Homes LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.26 Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (Non-Recourse) by and between BRE MF Cascades I LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.27 Multifamily Note by BRE MF Cascades I LLC for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.28 Multifamily Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing by BRE MF Cascades I LLC for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.29 First Amendment to Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement and Other Loan Documents (Multipurpose) by and between BR CWS Cascades I Owner, LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.30 Assumption and Release Agreement by and among BRE MF Cascades I LLC, BR CWS Cascades I Owner, LLC, BRE Apartment Holdings LLC, Steven J. Sherwood, The Steven J. Sherwood Trust, Established September 8, 1994 and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.31 Interest Rate Cap Reserve and Security Agreement by and between BR CWS Cascades I Owner, LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.32 Assignment of Management Agreement by and among BR CWS Cascades I Owner, LLC, CWS Apartment Homes LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.33 Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (Non-Recourse) by and between BRE MF Cascades II LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014

 

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10.34 Multifamily Note by BRE MF Cascades II LLC for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.35 Multifamily Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing by BRE MF Cascades II LLC for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of May 27, 2014
   
10.36 First Amendment to Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement and Other Loan Documents (Multipurpose) by and between BR CWS Cascades II Owner, LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.37 Assumption and Release Agreement by and among BRE MF Cascades II LLC, BR CWS Cascades I Owner, LLC, BRE Apartment Holdings LLC, Steven J. Sherwood, The Steven J. Sherwood Trust, Established September 8, 1994 and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.38 Interest Rate Cap Reserve and Security Agreement by and between BR CWS Cascades II Owner, LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.39 Assignment of Management Agreement by and among BR CWS Cascades II Owner, LLC, CWS Apartment Homes LLC and Fannie Mae, dated as of June 9, 2017
   
10.40 Limited Liability Company Agreement of BRG CWS Portfolio, LLC by Bluerock Residential Holdings, L.P., dated as of March 9, 2017
   
10.41 Limited Liability Company Agreement of BR CWS Portfolio Member, LLC by BRG CWS Portfolio, LLC, dated as of March 9, 2017
   
10.42 Limited Liability Company Agreement of BR CWS 2017 Portfolio JV, LLC by and among BR CWS Portfolio Member, LLC, CWS 2017 Portfolio, LLC and CWS 2017 Portfolio PM, LLC dated as of March 22, 2017
   
10.43 Limited Liability Company Agreement of BR CWS Canyon Springs Owner, LLC by BR CWS Portfolio JV, LLC, dated as of March 22, 2017
   
10.44 Limited Liability Company Agreement of BR CWS Ciobolo Canyon Owner, LLC by BR CWS Portfolio JV, LLC, dated as of March 22, 2017
   
10.45 Limited Liability Company Agreement of BR CWS Crown Ridge Owner, LLC by BR CWS Portfolio JV, LLC, dated as of March 22, 2017
   
10.46 Limited Liability Company Agreement of BR CWS Cascades I Owner, LLC by BR CWS Portfolio JV, LLC, dated as of March 22, 2017
   
10.47 Limited Liability Company Agreement of BR CWS Cascades II Owner, LLC by BR CWS Portfolio JV, LLC, dated as of March 22, 2017
   
10.48 Amendment to Dealer Manager Agreement by and among Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc., Bluerock Residential Holdings, L.P. and Bluerock Capital Markets, LLC, dated July 21, 2017, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 21, 2017
   
10.49 Amendment to Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement by and between Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc., Computershare Inc. and Computershare Trust Company N.A., dated July 21, 2017, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 21, 2017
   
10.50 Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Bluerock Residential Holdings, L.P., dated July 21, 2017, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 21, 2017
   
31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
32.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
101.1 The following information from the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Balance Sheets; (ii) Statements of Operations; (iii) Statement of Stockholders’ Equity; (iv) Statements of Cash Flows.

  

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

    BLUEROCK RESIDENTIAL GROWTH REIT, INC.
       
DATE:  August 9, 2017   /s/ R. Ramin Kamfar
      R. Ramin Kamfar
      Chief Executive Officer and President
      (Principal Executive Officer)

 

DATE:  August 9, 2017   /s/ Christopher J. Vohs
      Christopher J. Vohs
      Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer
      (Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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