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Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2018 September (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 September 30, 2018

 

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from _______ to ______

 

Commission File Number 001-36369

 

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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes x     No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a 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  ¨
Smaller reporting company  ¨ Emerging growth company  ¨    

 

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

 

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. ¨

 

Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s

classes of common stock, as of November 2, 2018:

Class A Common Stock: 23,676,891 shares

Class C Common Stock: 76,603 shares

 

 

  

 

 

 

BLUEROCK RESIDENTIAL GROWTH REIT, INC.

FORM 10-Q

September 30, 2018

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)  
     
  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 3
     
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 4
     
  Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 5
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 6
     
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 33
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 51
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 52
     
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 53
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 53
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 53
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 53
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 53
     
Item 5. Other Information 53
     
Item 6. Exhibits 53
     
SIGNATURES 55

 

 

 

 

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)     
   September 30,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
ASSETS          
Net Real Estate Investments          
Land  $181,985   $169,135 
Buildings and improvements   1,419,423    1,244,193 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment   48,618    38,446 
Construction in progress   241    985 
Total Gross Real Estate Investments   1,650,267    1,452,759 
Accumulated depreciation   (93,751)   (55,177)
Total Net Real Estate Investments   1,556,516    1,397,582 
Cash and cash equivalents   26,356    35,015 
Restricted cash   32,132    29,575 
Notes and accrued interest receivable from related parties   163,241    140,903 
Due from affiliates   2,782    2,003 
Accounts receivable, prepaid and other assets   19,883    9,689 
Preferred equity investments and investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures   77,466    71,145 
In-place lease intangible assets, net   1,212    4,635 
Total Assets  $1,879,588   $1,690,547 
           
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND EQUITY          
Mortgages payable  $1,107,081   $939,494 
Revolving credit facilities   62,959    67,670 
Accounts payable   1,505    1,652 
Other accrued liabilities   34,268    22,952 
Due to affiliates   537    1,575 
Distributions payable   11,848    14,287 
Total Liabilities   1,218,198    1,047,630 
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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017   139,355    138,801 
6.000% Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock, liquidation preference $1,000 per share, 725,000 shares authorized; 263,095 and 184,130 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively   234,086    161,742 
7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, 4,000,000 shares authorized; and 2,323,750 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017   56,408    56,196 
Equity          
Stockholders’ Equity          
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 230,400,000 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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017   68,705    68,705 
Common stock - Class A, $0.01 par value, 747,509,582 shares authorized; 23,672,080 and 24,218,359 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively   237    242 
Common stock - Class C, $0.01 par value, 76,603 shares authorized; 76,603 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017   1    1 
Additional paid-in-capital   309,883    318,170 
Distributions in excess of cumulative earnings   (201,914)   (164,286)
Total Stockholders’ Equity   176,912    222,832 
Noncontrolling Interests          
Operating partnership units   31,911    42,999 
Partially owned properties   22,718    20,347 
Total Noncontrolling Interests   54,629    63,346 
Total Equity   231,541    286,178 
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND EQUITY  $1,879,588   $1,690,547 

 

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   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
Revenues                
Net rental income  $37,408   $24,827   $104,791   $72,239 
Other property revenues   4,767    3,207    13,382    9,024 
Interest income from related parties   5,702    2,120    16,532    5,741 
Total revenues   47,877    30,154    134,705    87,004 
Expenses                    
Property operating   17,971    12,060    50,504    34,205 
Property management fees   1,141    781    3,208    2,250 
General and administrative   4,732    1,103    13,929    4,249 
Management fees to related parties       2,802        11,733 
Acquisition and pursuit costs   7    15    78    3,215 
Management internalization       826        1,647 
Weather-related losses, net   13    678    181    678 
Depreciation and amortization   15,384    11,763    45,844    33,094 
Total expenses   39,248    30,028    113,744    91,071 
Operating income (loss)   8,629    126    20,961    (4,067)
Other income (expense)                    
Other income               17 
Preferred returns and equity in income of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures   2,789    2,688    7,877    7,865 
Gain on sale of real estate investments               50,040 
Gain on sale of real estate joint venture interests               10,238 
Loss on extinguishment of debt and modification costs   (1,624)       (2,277)   (1,639)
Interest expense, net   (12,905)   (7,395)   (36,063)   (22,339)
Total other (expense) income   (11,740)   (4,707)   (30,463)   44,182 
Net (loss) income   (3,111)   (4,581)   (9,502)   40,115 
Preferred stock dividends   (9,105)   (7,038)   (25,995)   (19,271)
Preferred stock accretion   (1,631)   (905)   (4,141)   (1,889)
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests                    
Operating partnership units   (3,157)   (125)   (8,841)   4 
Partially owned properties   (356)   (382)   (824)   18,388 
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests   (3,513)   (507)   (9,665)   18,392 
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders  $(10,334)  $(12,017)  $(29,973)  $563 
                     
Net (loss) income per common share - Basic  $(0.44)  $(0.45)  $(1.28)  $0.02 
                     
Net (loss) income per common share – Diluted  $(0.44)  $(0.45)  $(1.28)  $0.02 
                     
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding   23,742,129    26,474,093    23,893,957    25,851,536 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding   23,742,129    26,474,093    23,893,957    25,852,059 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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BLUEROCK RESIDENTIAL GROWTH REIT, INC.

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

   Class A Common Stock   Class C Common Stock   Series D Preferred Stock                     
   Number of
Shares
   Par Value   Number of
Shares
   Par Value   Number of
Shares
   Value   Additional
Paid-
in Capital
   Cumulative
Distributions
   Net (loss) income
to Common
Stockholders
   Noncontrolling
Interests
   Total
 Equity
 
Balance, January 1, 2018   24,218,359   $242    76,603   $1    2,850,602   $68,705   $318,170   $(134,817)  $(29,469)  $63,346   $286,178 
                                                        
Issuance of Class A common stock, net   2,931    -    -    -    -    -    25    -    -    -    25 
Repurchase of Class A common stock   (637,733)   (6)   -    -              (5,156)                  (5,162)
Issuance of Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) units for director compensation   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    190    190 
Issuance of LTIP units for compensation   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    3,783    3,783 
Issuance of LTIP units   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    1,699    1,699 
Issuance of Series B warrants   -    -    -    -    -    -    1,175    -    -    -    1,175 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    6,445    6,445 
Common stock distribution declared   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (7,655)   -    -    (7,655)
Series A Preferred Stock distributions declared   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (8,850)   -    -    (8,850)
Series A Preferred Stock accretion   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (554)   -    -    (554)
Series B Preferred Stock distributions declared   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (10,016)   -    -    (10,016)
Series B Preferred Stock accretion   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (3,375)   -    -    (3,375)
Series C Preferred Stock distributions declared   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (3,321)   -    -    (3,321)
Series C Preferred Stock accretion   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (212)   -    -    (212)
Series D Preferred Stock distributions declared   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (3,808)   -    -    (3,808)
Distributions to operating partnership noncontrolling interests   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (2,809)   (2,809)
Distributions to partially owned noncontrolling interests   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (1,406)   (1,406)
Redemption of Series B Preferred Stock and conversion into Class A common stock   88,523    1    -    -    -    -    886    -    -    -    887 
Cash redemption of Series B Preferred Stock   -    -    -    -    -    -    7    -    -    -    7 
Transfer of noncontrolling interest to controlling interest                                                (1,844)   (1,844)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest                                 (10,334)                  (10,334)
Adjustment for noncontrolling interest ownership in Operating Partnership   -    -    -    -    -    -    5,110    -         (5,110)   - 
Net income (loss)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    163    (9,665)   (9,502)
Balance, September 30, 2018   23,672,080   $237    76,603   $1    2,850,602   $68,705   $309,883   $(172,608)  $(29,306)  $54,629   $231,541 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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BLUEROCK RESIDENTIAL GROWTH REIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 
   2018   2017 
         
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net (loss) income  $(9,502)  $40,115 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   49,250    35,035 
Amortization of fair value adjustments   (326)   (227)
Preferred returns and equity in income of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures   (7,877)   (7,865)
Gain on sale of real estate investments       (50,040)
Gain on sale of real estate joint venture interests       (10,238)
Distributions of income and preferred returns from preferred equity investments and unconsolidated real estate joint ventures   7,105    7,079 
Share-based compensation attributable to equity incentive plan   3,973    109 
Share-based compensation to former Manager - LTIP Units   1,699    12,154 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Due (from) to affiliates, net   (2,122)   170 
Accounts receivable, prepaid and other assets   (7,692)   (7,247)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities   11,169    14,216 
Net cash provided by operating activities   45,677    33,261 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Acquisitions of real estate investments   (186,135)   (259,105)
Capital expenditures   (14,868)   (33,525)
Investment in notes receivable from related parties   (21,261)   (20,395)
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments       71,945 
Proceeds from sale of joint venture interests       17,603 
Deconsolidation of interests in MDA Apartments, Novel Perimeter and Vickers Historic Roswell       (16)
Purchase of interests from noncontrolling interests   (12,178)   (344)
Investment in unconsolidated real estate joint venture interests   (6,320)   (18,448)
Net cash used in investing activities   (240,762)   (242,285)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Distributions to common stockholders   (10,094)   (22,235)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests   (4,625)   (29,948)
Distributions to preferred stockholders   (25,587)   (18,550)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests   6,445    10,738 
Borrowings on mortgages payable   396,812    155,045 
Repayments on mortgages payable   (226,819)   (1,841)
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities   161,995     
Repayments of revolving credit facilities   (166,706)    
Payments of deferred financing fees   (6,147)   (3,685)
Payments to purchase interest rate caps   (2,191)    
Net proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock   25    57,359 
Repurchase of Class A common stock   (5,162)    
Net issuance costs from issuance of 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock       (173)
Net proceeds from issuance of 6.0% Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock   69,940    101,015 
Net proceeds from issuance of Warrants associated with the Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock   1,175    2,048 
Net issuance costs from issuance of 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock       (146)
Net issuance costs from issuance of 7.125% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock       (55)
Payments to redeem 6.0% Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock   (77)   (229)
Payments to redeem Operating Partnership Units   (1)   (19)
Net cash provided by financing activities   188,983    249,324 
           
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  $(6,102)  $40,300 
           
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period  $64,590   $127,449 
           
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period  $58,488   $167,749 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information          
           
Cash paid during the period for interest  $32,491   $20,474 
Conversion of preferred equity investment to note receivable  $   $(14,435)
Distributions payable – declared and unpaid  $11,848   $8,580 
Mortgages assumed upon property acquisitions  $   $146,377 
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 knowledge economy growth markets across the United States. The Company seeks to maximize returns through investments where it believes it can drive substantial growth in its adjusted funds from operations and net asset value primarily through its Value-Add and Invest-to-Own investment strategies.

 

As of September 30, 2018, the Company owned interests in forty-three real estate properties, thirty-two consolidated operating properties and eleven through preferred equity and mezzanine loan investments. Of the property interests held through preferred equity and mezzanine loan investments, two are under development, seven are in lease-up and two properties are stabilized. The forty-three properties contain an aggregate of 13,574 units, comprised of 10,774 consolidated operating units and 2,800 units through preferred equity and mezzanine loan investments. As of September 30, 2018, the Company’s consolidated operating 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 September 30, 2018, limited partners other than the Company owned approximately 25.34% of the common units of the Operating Partnership (19.59% is held by holders of limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership (“OP Units”) and 5.75% is held by holders of the Operating Partnership’s long-term incentive plan units (“LTIP Units”), including 3.32% which are not vested at September 30, 2018).

 

The Company is an internally managed REIT as a result of the management internalization transactions completed on October 31, 2017, and is no longer externally managed by BRG Manager, LLC (the “former Manager”).

 

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 control does not rest with other investors. Investments in real estate joint ventures in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but 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. 

 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Preferred Equity Investments and 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 that 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.

 

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.

 

Fair Value

 

For financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis, fair value is the price the Company would expect to receive to sell an asset, or pay to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date under current market conditions. In the absence of such data, fair value is estimated using internal information consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction.

 

In determining fair value, observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions; preference is given to observable inputs. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement”:

 

· Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets
     
· Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable
     
· Level 3: Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable

 

Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The estimated fair values of derivative financial instruments are valued using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and volatility. The fair value of interest rate caps is determined using the market-standard methodology of discounting the future expected cash receipts which would occur if variable interest rates rise above the strike rate of the caps. The variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts on the cap are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves and volatilities. The inputs used in the valuation of interest rate caps fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Financial Instrument Fair Value Disclosures

 

As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, due to and due from affiliates, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and distributions payable approximate their fair value based on their highly-liquid nature and/or short-term maturities. The fair value of notes receivable is classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy due to the significant unobservable inputs that are utilized in their respective valuations.

 

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.

 

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The balance sheet at December 31, 2017 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.  It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 13, 2018.

 

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.

  

Other than the adoption of new 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, 2017.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements  

 

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 reflect 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 are to 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 adjusted the consolidated statement of cash flows as required in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-18 as of January 1, 2018.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 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. With respect to distributions from equity-method investees, the Company uses the nature of distributions approach. In 2018, the Company adjusted the consolidated statement of cash flows as required in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-15 as of January 1, 2018.

 

In June 2016, the FASB updated ASC Topic 326 "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses" with 2016-13 “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”). 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. This amendment requires financial instruments carried at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, utilizing a valuation account which reflects the cumulative net adjustments from the gross amortized cost value. Under existing GAAP, entities would not record a valuation allowance until a loss was probable of occurring. 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 the impact this standard may have on the Company’s consolidated 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 revenue impact on the Company. 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 July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, “Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements” (“ASU 2018-11”). ASU 2018-11 provides lessors with a practical expedient in combining lease and non-lease components if certain criteria are met. The Company believes that adoption of the practical expedient will result in changes in presentation and disclosure of revenue being combined into one revenue component but will have no material effect on the timing of revenue recognition. Based on the Company’s initial assessments, the Company does not have material lessee operating lease commitments. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of adopting the new leases standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”). Under the new standard, revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is probable. Revenue is generally recognized net of allowances.  In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers-Deferral of the Effective Date” which deferred the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard until the first quarter of 2018.  Therefore, ASU 2014-09 became effective for the Company in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.  The ASU allows for either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption. The majority of the Company's revenue is derived from rental income and other lease related revenue, which is scoped out from this standard and will be accounted for under ASU 2016-02, Leases, discussed above. The Company's other revenue streams, including interest income from related parties, were determined not to be within the scope of ASU 2014-09, gains and losses from real estate dispositions as defined in Subtopic 610-20 discussed below, and notes and accrued interest receivable from related parties, which the ASU provides to follow established guidance in Topic 310. The adoption by the Company of ASU 2014-09 as of January 1, 2018 did not result in a cumulative adjustment and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In addition to the comprehensive new revenue guidance, ASU 2014-09 also introduced new standards for accounting for gains and losses from derecognition of nonfinancial assets, which was codified into ASC Topic 610-20, “Other Income – Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets”. The scope of ASC Topic 610-20 was further clarified in ASU 2017-05, “Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets” (“ASU 2017-05”), noting that a financial asset is within the scope of Subtopic 610-20 if it meets the definition of an in substance nonfinancial asset. ASU 2017-05 also defines the term “in substance nonfinancial asset” and provides guidance on the recognition of gains and losses on sale of real estate investments. The Company recognizes the sale, and associated gain or loss from the disposition, provided that the earnings process is complete. Subsequent to the adoption of the new standard, a gain or loss is recognized when the criteria for an asset to be derecognized are met, which include when (i) a contract exists and (ii) the buyer obtained control of the nonfinancial asset when sold. As a result, the Company may recognize a gain on a real estate disposition transaction that previously did not qualify as a sale or for full profit recognition due to the timing of the transfer of control or certain forms of continuing involvement. ASU 2017-05 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company adopted ASU 2017-05 as of January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption of ASU 2017-05 did not impact the accounting of the Company’s historical property sales and its adoption had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15 "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)" (“ASU 2018-15”). ASU 2018-15 aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). ASU 2018-15 is effective for annual periods (including interim periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2019, though early adoption, including adoption in interim periods, is permissible. The Company has elected early adoption and there has been no material impact to the Company upon its adoption of ASU 2018-15.

 

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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.

 

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 early extinguishment of debt costs 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 the Company’s pro rata share of proceeds was approximately $11.0 million and pro rata share of the gain was approximately $6.4 million.

 

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 had invested approximately $2.9 million in a controlling equity position in the East San Marco Property prior to abandonment.

 

Note 4 – Investments in Real Estate

 

As of September 30, 2018, the Company was invested in thirty-two consolidated operating real estate properties and eleven development properties through preferred equity and mezzanine loan investments. The following tables provide summary information regarding the Company’s consolidated operating properties and preferred equity and mezzanine loan investments, which are either consolidated or accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

 

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Consolidated Operating Properties   

 

Multifamily Community Name  Location 

Number of

Units

  

Date Built /

Renovated (1)

  

Ownership

Interest

 
ARIUM at Palmer Ranch  Sarasota, FL   320    2016    100.0%
ARIUM Glenridge  Atlanta, GA   480    1990    90.0%
ARIUM Grandewood  Orlando, FL   306    2005    100.0%
ARIUM Gulfshore  Naples, FL   368    2016    100.0%
ARIUM Hunter’s Creek  Orlando, FL   532    1999    100.0%
ARIUM Metrowest  Orlando, FL   510    2001    100.0%
ARIUM Palms  Orlando, FL   252    2008    100.0%
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%
Citrus Tower  Orlando, FL   336    2006    96.8%
Enders Place at Baldwin Park  Orlando, FL   220    2003    92.0%
James at South First  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  Tyler, TX   582    2009    90.0%
Marquis at TPC  San Antonio, TX   139    2008    90.0%
Outlook at Greystone  Birmingham, AL   300    2007    100.0%
Park & Kingston  Charlotte, NC   168    2015    100.0%
Plantation Park  Lake Jackson, TX   238    2016    80.0%
Preston View  Morrisville, NC   382    2000    100.0%
Roswell City Walk  Roswell, GA   320    2015    98.0%
Sands Parc  Daytona Beach, FL   264    2017    100.0%
Sorrel  Frisco, TX   352    2015    95.0%
Sovereign  Fort Worth, TX   322    2015    95.0%
The Brodie  Austin, TX   324    2001    92.5%
The Links at Plum Creek  Castle Rock, CO   264    2000    88.0%
The Mills  Greenville, SC   304    2013    100.0%
The Preserve at Henderson Beach  Destin, FL   340    2009    100.0%
Veranda at Centerfield  Houston, TX   400    1999    93.0%
Villages of Cypress Creek  Houston, TX   384    2001    80.0%
Wesley Village  Charlotte, NC   301    2010    100.0%
Total      10,774           

 

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

 

Depreciation expense was $13.7 million and $8.9 million, and $38.7 million and $24.5 million, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 $1.7 million and $2.9 million, and $7.1 million and $8.6 million, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

Preferred Equity and Mezzanine Loan Investments

 

Multifamily Community Name  Location 

Actual /

Planned

Number of Units

  

Actual /

Estimated

Initial

Occupancy

 

Actual /

Estimated

Construction

Completion

Whetstone  Durham, NC   204   3Q 2014  3Q 2015
Alexan CityCentre  Houston, TX   340   2Q 2017  4Q 2017
Helios  Atlanta, GA   282   2Q 2017  4Q 2017
Alexan Southside Place  Houston, TX   270   4Q 2017  1Q 2018
Leigh House, formerly Lake Boone Trail  Raleigh, NC   245   3Q 2017  3Q 2018
Vickers Historic Roswell, formerly Vickers Village  Roswell, GA   79   2Q 2018  3Q 2018
Cade Boca Raton, formerly APOK Townhomes  Boca Raton, FL   90   4Q 2018  1Q 2019
Arlo, formerly West Morehead  Charlotte, NC   286   2Q 2018  2Q 2019
Domain at The One Forty, formerly Domain  Garland, TX   299   2Q 2018  2Q 2019
Novel Perimeter, formerly Crescent Perimeter  Atlanta, GA   320   3Q 2018  2Q 2019
Flagler Village  Fort Lauderdale, FL   385   2Q 2020  3Q 2020
Total      2,800       

 

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Note 5 – Acquisition of Real Estate

 

The following describes the Company’s significant acquisition activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2018:

 

Acquisition of The Links at Plum Creek

 

On March 26, 2018, the Company, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, acquired an 88.0% interest in a 264-unit apartment community located in Castle Rock, Colorado, known as The Links at Plum Creek, for approximately $61.1 million. The purchase price of $61.1 million was funded, in part, with a $40.0 million senior mortgage loan secured by The Links at Plum Creek property.

 

Acquisition of Additional Interest in ARIUM at Palmer Ranch

 

On April 26, 2018, the Company, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, purchased the non-controlling partner’s interest in ARIUM at Palmer Ranch for $4.2 million, increasing the Company’s interest in the property from 95.0% to 100.0%.

 

Acquisition of Additional Interest in ARIUM Gulfshore

 

On April 26, 2018, the Company, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, purchased the non-controlling partner’s interest in ARIUM Gulfshore for $4.8 million, increasing the Company’s interest in the property from 95.0% to 100.0%.

 

Acquisition of Sands Parc

 

On May 1, 2018, the Company, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, acquired a 100.0% interest in a 264-unit apartment community located in Daytona Beach, Florida, known as Sands Parc, for approximately $46.2 million. The purchase price of $46.2 million was funded, in part, with the Company’s Senior Credit Facility secured by the Sands Parc property.

 

Acquisition of Plantation Park

 

On June 14, 2018, the Company, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, acquired an 80.0% interest in a 238-unit apartment community located in Lake Jackson, Texas, known as Plantation Park, for approximately $35.6 million. The purchase price of $35.6 million was funded, in part, with a $26.6 million senior mortgage loan secured by the Plantation Park property.

 

Acquisition of Veranda at Centerfield

 

On July 26, 2018, the Company, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, acquired a 93.0% interest in a 400-unit apartment community located in Houston, Texas, known as Veranda at Centerfield, for approximately $40.2 million. The purchase price of $40.2 million was funded, in part, with a $26.1 million senior mortgage loan secured by the Veranda at Centerfield property.

 

Acquisition of Additional Interest in ARIUM Palms

 

On August 29, 2018, the Company, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, purchased the non-controlling partner’s interest in ARIUM Palms for $3.0 million, increasing the Company’s interest in the property from 95.0% to 100.0%.

 

Purchase Price Allocations

 

The acquisitions of The Links at Plum Creek, Sands Parc, Plantation Park and Veranda at Centerfield have been accounted for as asset acquisitions. The purchase prices were allocated to the acquired assets based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition.

 

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

 

   Purchase Price Allocation 
Land  $12,850 
Building   135,849 
Building improvements   8,804 
Land improvements   22,232 
Furniture and fixtures   2,930 
In-place leases   3,470 
Total assets acquired  $186,135 

 

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Note 6 – Notes and Interest Receivable due from Related Parties

 

Following is a summary of the notes and accrued interest receivable due from related parties as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (amounts in thousands):

 

Property  September 30,
 2018
   December 31,
 2017
 
Arlo, formerly West Morehead  $24,883   $24,893 
Cade Boca Raton, formerly APOK Townhomes   11,361    11,365 
Domain at The One Forty, formerly Domain   20,528    20,536 
Flagler Village   75,408    53,668 
Novel Perimeter, formerly Crescent Perimeter   20,859    20,622 
Vickers Historic Roswell, formerly Vickers Village   10,202    9,819 
Total  $163,241   $140,903 

 

Following is a summary of the interest income from related parties for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (amounts in thousands):

 

  

Three months Ended

September 30,

  

Nine months Ended

September 30,

 
Property  2018   2017   2018   2017 
Arlo  $929   $929   $2,758   $2,751 
Cade Boca Raton   424    424    1,259    1,232 
Domain at The One Forty   767    767    2,275    1,758 
Flagler Village   2,427        6,822     
Novel Perimeter   779        2,312     
Vickers Historic Roswell   376        1,106     
Total  $5,702   $2,120   $16,532   $5,741 

 

Arlo Mezzanine Financing

 

On December 29, 2016, the Company, through BRG Morehead NC, LLC, an indirect subsidiary, provided a $21.3 million mezzanine loan, or the Arlo Mezz Loan, to BR Morehead JV Member, LLC, or Arlo JV Member, an affiliate of the former Manager. The Arlo Mezz Loan is secured by Arlo JV Member’s approximate 95.0% interest in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Bluerock Special Opportunity + Income Fund II, LLC (“Fund II”), an affiliate of the former Manager, and an affiliate of ArchCo Residential, or the Arlo JV, which is developing an approximately 286-unit Class A apartment community located in Charlotte, North Carolina to be known as Arlo. On January 5, 2017, the Company increased the amount of the Arlo Mezz Loan to approximately $24.6 million. The Arlo Mezz Loan matures on the earlier of January 5, 2020, or the maturity date of the Arlo 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 Arlo 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 Arlo JV Member (the mezzanine borrower), which is 99.5% owned by Fund II and which currently holds an approximate 95.0% interest in the Arlo JV and in the Arlo property, subject to certain promote rights of our unaffiliated development partner.

 

In conjunction with the Arlo development, on December 29, 2016, the Arlo 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 Arlo Construction Loan, of which $25.1 million is outstanding at September 30, 2018, and which is secured by the Arlo property. The Arlo 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 Arlo 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 Arlo Construction Loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

In addition, on December 29, 2016, the Arlo property owner entered into a $7.3 million mezzanine loan with an unaffiliated party, of which $7.3 million is outstanding at September 30, 2018, and which is secured by membership interest in the joint venture developing the Arlo 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 Arlo 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.

 

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The development was 22% occupied at September 30, 2018.

 

Cade Boca Raton Mezzanine Financing

 

On January 6, 2017, the Company, through BRG Boca, LLC, or BRG Boca, an indirect subsidiary, provided an $11.2 million mezzanine loan, or the BRG Boca Mezz Loan, to BRG Boca JV Member, LLC, or BR Boca JV Member, an affiliate of the former Manager. 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 former Manager, and an affiliate of NCC Development Group, or the Boca JV, which is developing an approximately 90-unit Class A apartment community located in Boca Raton, Florida to be known as Cade Boca Raton. 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 Cade Boca Raton property, subject to certain promote rights of our unaffiliated development partner.

 

In conjunction with the Cade Boca Raton development, on December 29, 2016, the Cade Boca Raton property owner, which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into an $18.7 million construction loan with an unaffiliated party, or the Boca Construction Loan, of which $15.3 million is outstanding at September 30, 2018, which is secured by the Cade Boca Raton 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.

 

The development was not in lease-up at September 30, 2018.

 

Domain at The One Forty 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, or BR Domain 1 JV Member, an affiliate of the former Manager. 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 former Manager, and an affiliate of ArchCo Residential, or the Domain Phase 1 JV, which is developing an approximately 299-unit Class A apartment community located in Garland, Texas to be known as Domain at The One Forty. 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 at The One Forty property, subject to certain promote rights of our unaffiliated development partner.

 

In conjunction with the Domain at The One Forty development, on March 3, 2017, the Domain at The One Forty 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 $22.2 million is outstanding at September 30, 2018, and which is secured by the Domain at The One Forty 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 at The One Forty property owner entered into a $6.4 million mezzanine loan with an unaffiliated party, of which $6.4 million is outstanding at September 30, 2018, and which is secured by membership interest in the joint venture developing the Domain at The One Forty 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.

 

The development was 18% occupied at September 30, 2018.

 

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Novel Perimeter Mezzanine Financing

 

On December 29, 2017, the Company, through BRG Perimeter, LLC, or BRG Perimeter, an indirect subsidiary, provided a $20.6 million mezzanine loan, or the BRG Perimeter Mezz Loan, to BR Perimeter JV Member, LLC, or BR Perimeter JV Member, an affiliate of the former Manager. The BRG Perimeter Mezz Loan is secured by BR Perimeter JV Member’s approximate 60.0% interest in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Bluerock Special Opportunity + Income Fund III, LLC (“Fund III”), an affiliate of the former Manager, and an affiliate of Crescent Communities, or the Perimeter Venture, which is developing an approximately 320-unit Class A apartment community located in Atlanta, Georgia to be known as Novel Perimeter. The BRG Perimeter JV Mezz Loan matures on the later of December 29, 2021, or the maturity date of the Novel Perimeter 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 Perimeter JV Mezz Loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

On December 12, 2016, the Novel Perimeter property owner, which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into an approximately $44.7 million construction loan, or the Novel Perimeter Construction Loan, with an unaffiliated party, of which $33.0 million is outstanding at September 30, 2018, and which is secured by the Novel Perimeter development. The loan matures December 12, 2020 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 at a rate of LIBOR plus 3.00%, with interest only payments until December 12, 2020, with future payments based on thirty-year amortization. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

The development was 6% occupied at September 30, 2018.

 

Vickers Historic Roswell Mezzanine Financing

 

On December 29, 2017, the Company, through BRG Vickers Roswell, LLC, or BRG Vickers, an indirect subsidiary, provided a $10.1 million mezzanine loan, or the BRG Vickers Mezz Loan, to BR Vickers Roswell JV Member, LLC, or BR Vickers JV Member, an affiliate of the former Manager. The BRG Vickers Mezz Loan is secured by BR Vickers JV Member’s approximate 80.0% interest in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Fund III, an affiliate of the former Manager, and an affiliate of King Lowry Ventures, or the Vickers JV, which is developing an approximately 79-unit Class A apartment community located in Roswell, Georgia to be known as Vickers Historic Roswell. The BRG Vickers JV Mezz Loan matures on the latest of December 29, 2020, or the maturity date of the Vickers 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 Vickers Mezz Loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

On December 22, 2016, the Vickers Historic Roswell property owner, which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into an approximately $18.0 million construction loan, or the Vickers Construction Loan, with an unaffiliated party, of which $16.9 million is outstanding at September 30, 2018, and which is secured by the Vickers Historic Roswell development. The loan matures December 1, 2020. The loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 3.00%, with interest only payments until December 1, 2018, with future payments based on twenty-five-year amortization. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

On August 13, 2018, the Company, through BRG Vickers, and on behalf of Fund III, contributed additional capital of $0.3 million to BR Vickers JV Member, which is 99.5% owned by Fund III and which currently holds an approximate 80.0% interest in the Vickers JV. In exchange for contributing Fund III’s share of the total $0.3 million capital funding, the Company received the right to exercise an option to purchase, at the greater of a 10 basis point discount to fair market value or 15% internal rate of return for Fund III, up to a 100% common membership interest in BR Vickers JV Member.

 

The development was 28% occupied at September 30, 2018.

 

Flagler Village Mezzanine Financing

 

On December 29, 2017, the Company, through BRG Flagler Village, LLC, or BRG Flagler, an indirect subsidiary, provided a $53.6 million mezzanine loan, or the BRG Flagler Mezz Loan, to BR Flagler JV Member, LLC, or BR Flagler JV Member, an affiliate of the former Manager. The BRG Flagler Mezz Loan was secured by BR Flagler JV Member’s 100.0% interest in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Fund II and Fund III, affiliates of the former Manager, and an affiliate of ArchCo Residential, or the Flagler JV, which intends to develop an approximately 385-unit Class A apartment community located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to be known as Flagler Village. The BRG Flagler Mezz Loan had a maturity date of December 29, 2022 and bore interest at a fixed rate of 15.0%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only during the initial term. The BRG Flagler Mezz Loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

On March 28, 2018, in conjunction with the closing of the Flagler Construction Loan, as defined below, the Company, through BRG Flagler, restated the BRG Flagler Mezz Loan and increased the amount to approximately $74.6 million. The restated BRG Flagler Mezz Loan matures on March 28, 2023 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 12.9%. The BRG Flagler Mezz Loan is secured by BR Flagler JV Member’s approximate 97.4% interest in the Flagler JV, subject to certain promote rights of the Company’s unaffiliated development partner, and which is subject to preferred equity of partners holding preferred membership interests in the Flagler Village property. The Company has the right of first offer to purchase the member’s ownership interests in BR Flagler JV Member, or, if applicable, to purchase Flagler Village if BR Flagler JV Member exercises its rights under the Flagler JV to cause the sale of Flagler Village.

 

On March 28, 2018, the Flagler Village property owner, which is owned by an entity in which the Company owns an indirect interest, entered into an approximately $70.4 million construction loan, or the Flagler Village Construction Loan, with an unaffiliated party, of which $1,026 is outstanding at September 30, 2018, and which is secured by the Flagler Village development. The loan matures March 28, 2022 and contains a one-year extension option subject to certain conditions including a debt service coverage, loan to value ratio, certificate of occupancy and payment of an extension fee. The loan bears interest at the greater of 5.0% or a rate of LIBOR plus 3.85%, with interest only payments until March 28, 2022, with future payments after extension based on thirty-year amortization. The loan can be prepaid subject to payment of a make-whole premium and exit fee.

 

The development was not in lease-up at September 30, 2018.

 

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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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is summarized in the table below (amounts in thousands):

 

Property  September 30,
 2018
   December 31,
 2017
 
         
Alexan CityCentre  $10,277   $9,258 
Alexan Southside Place   22,376    20,584 
Arlo, formerly West Morehead   14    14 
Cade Boca Raton, formerly APOK Townhomes   7    7 
Domain at The One Forty, formerly Domain   12    12 
Flagler Village   44    30 
Helios   18,868    16,360 
Leigh House, formerly Lake Boone Trail   12,917    11,930 
Novel Perimeter, formerly Crescent Perimeter   12    12 
Vickers Historic Roswell, formerly Vickers Village   7    6 
Whetstone   12,932    12,932 
Total  $77,466   $71,145 

 

As of September 30, 2018, the Company, through wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership, had outstanding equity investments in eleven joint ventures, each of which was created to develop a multifamily property.

 

Five of the eleven equity investments, Alexan CityCentre, Alexan Southside Place, Helios, Leigh House and Whetstone, are preferred investments and generate a preferred return of 15% on outstanding capital contributions, unless noted below, and the Company is not allocated any of the income or loss in the joint ventures. The joint venture is the controlling member in an entity whose purpose is to develop a multifamily property. The common interests in these joint ventures, as well as preferred interests in some cases, are owned by affiliates of the former Manager. 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 and occupied. 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, unless noted below.

 

The following provides additional information regarding the Company’s preferred equity investments and unconsolidated real estate joint ventures as of September 30, 2018. The preferred returns and equity in income of the Company’s unconsolidated real estate joint ventures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 are summarized below (amounts in thousands):

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
Property  2018   2017   2018   2017 
Alexan CityCentre  $436   $385   $1,221   $1,010 
Alexan Southside Place   908    740    2,595    2,113 
Domain at The One Forty               141 
Other       (3)       (25)
Flagler Village       (1)       (5)
Helios   708    619    1,957    1,835 
Leigh House   501    451    1,404    1,319 
Whetstone   236    497    700    1,477 
Preferred returns and equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures  $2,789   $2,688   $7,877   $7,865 

 

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Summary combined financial information for the Company’s investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, is as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

   September 30,
 2018
   December 31,
 2017
 
Balance Sheets:          
Real estate, net of depreciation  $538,978   $399,111 
Other assets   62,912    62,667 
Total assets  $601,890   $461,778 
           
Mortgages payable  $462,383   $325,702 
Other liabilities   26,756    25,956 
Total liabilities  $489,139   $351,658 
Members’ equity   112,751    110,120 
Total liabilities and members’ equity  $601,890   $461,778 

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
Operating Statement:                    
Rental revenues  $5,230   $1,344   $12,820   $2,930 
Operating expenses   (4,199)   (1,425)   (10,446)   (2,843)
Income (loss) before debt service and depreciation and amortization   1,031    (81)   2,374    87 
Interest expense, net   (2,438)   (861)   (5,797)   (1,736)
Depreciation and amortization   (2,855)   (927)   (6,985)   (1,886)
Net loss  $(4,262)  $(1,869)  $(10,408)  $(3,535)

 

Alexan CityCentre Interests

 

On July 1, 2014, through BRG T&C BLVD Houston, 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 Bluerock Growth Fund, LLC (“BGF”), Bluerock Growth Fund II, LLC (“BGF II”), Fund II and Fund III, affiliates of the former 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 $10.3 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 September 30, 2018 (of which $3.8 million earns a 20% preferred return).

 

On June 7, 2016, the Alexan CityCentre property owner, 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 borrower under the terms of the modified loan is $55.1 million, of which approximately $55.0 million is outstanding at September 30, 2018. The maturity date is January 1, 2020, subject to a single one-year extension exercisable at the option of the 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 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. Certain unaffiliated third parties agreed to guaranty the completion of the development of the Alexan Development and provided partial guaranties of the borrower’s principal and interest obligations under the loan.

 

The six-month period during which the Company had the right to convert its preferred membership interest into a common membership interest commenced on January 21, 2018, the date on which Alexan Development achieved 70% leased and occupied units. The Company did not elect to convert into a common membership and its option expired on July 21, 2018.

 

The development was 92% occupied at September 30, 2018.

 

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 former 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 $22.4 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BR Southside Member, LLC, all of which has been funded as of September 30, 2018 (of which $5.1 million earns a 20% preferred return).

 

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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 $31.4 million is outstanding at September 30, 2018, 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 thirty-year amortization. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

The development was 75% occupied at September 30, 2018.

 

Cade Boca Raton 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 former 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 Cade Boca Raton. 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 Cade Boca Raton and the BRG Boca Mezz Loan.

 

Domain at The One Forty Interests

 

On November 20, 2015, through a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Operating Partnership, BRG Domain Phase 1, LLC, or BRG Domain I, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Fund II, an affiliate of the former Manager, and an affiliate of ArchCo Residential, to develop an approximately 299-unit, Class A apartment community located in Garland, Texas to be known as Domain at The One Forty. 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 at The One Forty and the BRG Domain 1 Mezz Loan.

 

Flagler Village Interests

 

On December 18, 2015, through BRG Flagler Village, LLC, 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 former Manager, and an affiliate of ArchCo Residential, to develop an approximately 385-unit, Class A apartment community located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On December 29, 2017, (i) Fund II substantially redeemed the equity investment held by BRG Flagler Village, LLC in BR Flagler JV Member, LLC for $26.3 million, (ii) BRG Flagler Village, LLC maintained a 0.5% common interest in BR Flagler JV Member, and (iii) the Company, through BRG Flagler Village, LLC, provided a mezzanine loan in the amount of $53.6 million to BR Flagler JV Member, LLC, or the BRG Flagler Mezz Loan. See Note 6 for further details regarding Flagler Village and the BRG Flagler Mezz Loan.

 

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 $18.9 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BR Cheshire Member, LLC, all of which has been funded as of September 30, 2018.

 

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 $38.1 million is outstanding at September 30, 2018. 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 thirty-year amortization. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

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The six-month period during which the Company has the right to convert its preferred membership interest into a common membership interest commenced on May 26, 2018, the date on which Helios achieved 70% leased and occupied units. The Company has not elected to convert into a common membership interest as of September 30, 2018.

 

The development was 88% occupied at September 30, 2018.

 

Leigh House Interests

 

On December 18, 2015, through BRG Lake Boone, 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, an affiliate of the former Manager, and an affiliate of Tribridge Residential, LLC, to develop an approximately 245-unit, Class A apartment community located in Raleigh, North Carolina to be known as Leigh House. The Company has made a capital commitment of $12.9 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BR Lake Boone JV Member, LLC, all of which has been funded at September 30, 2018 (of which $1.0 million earns a 20% preferred return).

 

In conjunction with the Leigh House development, on June 23, 2016, the Leigh House 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 Leigh House property, of which $24.7 million is outstanding as of September 30, 2018. 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 thirty-year amortization. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

 

The development was 81% occupied at September 30, 2018.

 

Arlo Interests

 

On January 6, 2016, through BRG Morehead NC, 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, an affiliate of the former 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 Arlo.  The Company has a 0.5% common equity interest in BR Morehead JV Member, LLC at September 30, 2018. See Note 6 for further details regarding Arlo and the Arlo 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 September 30, 2018. 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. The Company did not elect to convert into common ownership on October 6, 2017, and therefore its preferred return decreased to 6.5%. Effective April 1, 2017, Whetstone ceased paying its preferred return on a current basis. The accrued preferred return of $1.9 million and $1.2 million as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, is included in due from affiliates in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company has evaluated the preferred equity investment and accrued preferred return and determined that the investment is fully recoverable. The development was 98% occupied at September 30, 2018.

 

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, of which $26.1 million is outstanding as of September 30, 2018. The loan matures on November 1, 2023. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.81%. Regular monthly payments were 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.

 

Note 8 – Revolving credit facilities

 

The outstanding balances on the revolving credit facilities as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, are as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

Revolving credit facilities  September 30,
 2018
   December 31,
 2017
 
Senior Credit Facility  $62,959   $67,670 
Junior Credit Facility        
Total  $62,959   $67,670 

 

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Senior Credit Facility

 

On October 4, 2017, the Company, through its Operating Partnership, entered into a credit agreement (the “Senior Credit Facility”) with KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”) and a syndicate of other lenders. The Senior Credit Facility provides for an initial loan commitment amount of $150 million, which commitment contains an accordion feature to a maximum commitment of up to $250 million.

 

The Senior Credit Facility matures on October 4, 2020 and contains a one-year extension option, subject to certain conditions and the payment of an extension fee. Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at LIBOR plus 1.80% to 2.45%, or the base rate plus 0.80% to 1.45%, depending on the Company’s leverage ratio. The weighted average interest rate was 4.40% at September 30, 2018. The Company pays an unused fee at an annual rate of 0.20% to 0.25% of the unused portion of the Senior Credit Facility, depending on the amount of borrowings outstanding. The Senior Credit Facility contains certain financial and operating covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio, minimum liquidity, minimum debt service coverage ratio, and minimum tangible net worth. At September 30, 2018, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Senior Credit Facility. The Company has guaranteed the obligations under the Senior Credit Facility and provided certain properties as collateral.

 

Junior Credit Facility

 

On March 20, 2018, the Company, through a subsidiary of its Operating Partnership, entered into a credit agreement (the “Junior Credit Facility”) with KeyBank and other lenders. The Junior Credit Facility provides for a maximum loan commitment amount of $50 million.

 

The Junior Credit Facility matures on March 20, 2019. Borrowings under the Junior Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at LIBOR plus 4.0%, or the base rate plus 3.0%. The Company pays an unused fee at an annual rate of 0.35% to 0.40% of the unused portion of the Junior Credit Facility, depending on the amount of borrowings outstanding. The Junior Credit Facility contains certain financial and operating covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio, minimum liquidity, minimum debt service coverage ratio, minimum tangible net worth and minimum equity raise and collateral values. At September 30, 2018, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Junior Credit Facility. The Company has guaranteed the obligations under the Junior Credit Facility and has pledged certain assets as collateral.

 

The availability of borrowings under the revolving credit facilities at September 30, 2018 is based on the collateral and compliance with various ratios related to those assets and was approximately $56.1 million.

 

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Note 9 – Mortgages Payable

 

The following table summarizes certain information as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, with respect to the Company’s senior mortgage indebtedness (amounts in thousands):

 

   Outstanding Principal   As of September 30, 2018
Property 

September 30,

2018

   December 31,
2017
   Interest Rate   Fixed/ Floating  Maturity Date
ARIUM at Palmer Ranch  $41,348   $26,925    4.41%  Fixed  May 1, 2025
ARIUM Glenridge   49,500    48,431    3.44%  LIBOR + 1.33% (1)  September 1, 2025
ARIUM Grandewood   39,385    34,294    3.93%  (2)  July 1, 2025
ARIUM Gulfshore       32,626            
ARIUM Hunter’s Creek   72,294    72,294    3.65%  Fixed  November 1, 2024
ARIUM Metrowest   64,559        4.43%  Fixed  May 1, 2025
ARIUM Palms   30,320    24,999    3.51%  LIBOR + 1.40% (1)  September 1, 2025
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   31,011    31,401    4.67%  Fixed  December 1, 2025
Ashton Reserve II   15,213    15,270    3.61%  LIBOR + 1.50% (1)  August 1, 2025
Citrus Tower   41,438    41,438    4.07%  Fixed  October 1, 2024
Enders Place at Baldwin Park (3)   23,941    24,287    4.30%  Fixed  November 1, 2022
James on South First   26,500    26,500    4.35%  Fixed  January 1, 2024
Marquis at Crown Ridge   28,779    29,217    3.72%  LIBOR + 1.61% (1)  June 1, 2024
Marquis at Stone Oak   42,925    43,125    3.72%  LIBOR + 1.61% (1)  June 1, 2024
Marquis at The Cascades I   33,053    33,207    3.72%  LIBOR + 1.61% (1)  June 1, 2024
Marquis at The Cascades II   23,068    23,175    3.72%  LIBOR + 1.61% (1)  June 1, 2024
Marquis at TPC   16,915    17,184    3.72%  LIBOR + 1.61% (1)  June 1, 2024
Outlook at Greystone   22,105        4.30%  Fixed  June 1, 2025
Park & Kingston (4)   18,432    18,432    3.41%  Fixed  April 1, 2020
Plantation Park   26,625        4.64%  Fixed  July 1, 2028
Preston View   41,657    41,066    3.61%  LIBOR + 1.50% (1)  August 1, 2025
Roswell City Walk   51,000    51,000    3.63%  Fixed  December 1, 2026
Sorrel   38,684    38,684    4.40%  LIBOR + 2.29% (1)  May 1, 2023
Sovereign   28,369    28,788    3.46%  Fixed  November 10, 2022
The Brodie   34,825    34,825    3.71%  Fixed  December 1, 2023
The Links at Plum Creek   40,000        4.31%  Fixed  October 1, 2025
The Mills   26,419    26,777    4.21%  Fixed  January 1, 2025
The Preserve at Henderson Beach   35,784    36,311    4.65%  Fixed  January 5, 2023
Veranda at Centerfield   26,100        3.36%  LIBOR + 1.25% (1)  July 26, 2023
Villages of Cypress Creek   26,200    26,200    3.23%  Fixed  October 1, 2022
Wesley Village   40,545    40,545    4.25%  Fixed  April 1, 2024
Total   1,116,094    946,101            
Fair value adjustments   2,312    2,638            
Deferred financing costs, net   (11,325)   (9,245)           
Total  $1,107,081   $939,494            

 

(1) In September 2018, one-month LIBOR in effect was 2.11%.  One-month LIBOR at September 30, 2018 was 2.26%.  

(2) The principal balance includes a $19.7 million advance at a fixed rate of 4.35% and a $19.7 million advance at a variable rate of 3.51% as of September 30, 2018. See below for further details regarding the advances under the Fannie Facility, as defined below.

(3) The principal balance includes a $16.3 million loan at a fixed rate of 3.97% and a $7.7 million supplemental loan at a fixed rate of 5.01%.

(4) The 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%.

 

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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Loss on Extinguishment of Debt and Modification Costs

 

Upon repayment of or in conjunction with a material change (i.e. a 10% or greater difference in the cash flows between instruments) in the terms of an underlying debt agreement, the Company writes-off any unamortized deferred financing costs and fair market value adjustments related to the original debt. Prepayment penalties incurred on the early repayment of debt and costs incurred in a debt modification that are not capitalized are also included in loss on extinguishment of debt and modification costs on the results of operations.

 

The Links at Plum Creek Mortgage Payable

 

On March 26, 2018, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, entered into a $40.0 million loan secured by The Links at Plum Creek. The loan matures October 1, 2025 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.31% per annum, with interest only payments through April 2020, and then monthly payments based on thirty-year amortization. After June 30, 2025, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

Refinancing of ARIUM Gulfshore

 

On April 26, 2018, the Company, with borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility and secured by the ARIUM Gulfshore property, paid off the previous loan of $32.6 million plus prepayment costs of approximately $0.3 million.

 

Refinancing of ARIUM at Palmer Ranch

 

On April 26, 2018, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, entered into an approximately $41.3 million loan, which is secured by ARIUM at Palmer Ranch, and paid off the previous loan of $26.9 million. The Company accounted for the refinancing as a debt modification. The loan matures on May 1, 2025 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.41% per annum, with interest only payments through May 2020, and then monthly payments based on thirty-year amortization. After January 31, 2025, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

Plantation Park Mortgage Payable

 

On June 14, 2018, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, entered into a $26.6 million loan secured by Plantation Park. The loan matures July 1, 2028 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.64% per annum, with interest only payments through July 2024, and then monthly payments based on thirty-year amortization. After December 31, 2027, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

Veranda at Centerfield Mortgage Payable

 

On July 26, 2018, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, entered into a $26.1 million loan secured by Veranda at Centerfield. The loan matures July 26, 2023 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 at a floating basis of LIBOR plus 1.25%, with interest only payments through July 2021, and then monthly payments based on thirty-year amortization. After July 26, 2019, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

Refinancing of ARIUM Glenridge

 

On August 28, 2018, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, entered into a $49.5 million loan, which is secured by ARIUM Glenridge, and paid off the previous loan of $48.4 million plus prepayment costs of approximately $0.5 million. The Company accounted for the refinancing as an extinguishment of debt. The loan matures on September 1, 2025 and bears interest at a floating basis of LIBOR plus 1.33%, with interest only payments through September 2021, and then monthly payments based on thirty-year amortization. On or after May 30, 2025, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

Refinancing of ARIUM Palms

 

On August 29, 2018, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, entered into an approximately $30.3 million loan, which is secured by ARIUM Palms, and paid off the previous loan of $25.0 million. The Company accounted for the refinancing as a debt modification. The loan matures on September 1, 2025 and bears interest at a floating basis of LIBOR plus 1.40%, with interest only payments through September 2020, and then monthly payments based on thirty-year amortization. On or after May 30, 2025, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

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Master Credit Facility with Fannie Mae

 

On April 30, 2018, the Company, through certain subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership, entered into a Master Credit Facility Agreement (the “Fannie Facility”), which was issued through Fannie Mae’s Multifamily Delegated Underwriting and Servicing Program. The Fannie Facility includes certain restrictive covenants, including indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers and asset sales, and distributions. The Fannie Facility also contains events of default, including payment defaults, covenant defaults, bankruptcy events, and change of control events. Each note under the Fannie Facility is cross-defaulted and cross-collateralized and the Company has guaranteed the obligations under the Fannie Facility.

 

The following information is presented with respect to the Company’s indebtedness under its Fannie Facility.

 

ARIUM Metrowest

 

On April 30, 2018, the Fannie Facility provided for an initial $64.6 million fixed rate advance, which was used to refinance a loan secured by the multifamily residential property commonly known as ARIUM Metrowest Apartments located in Orlando, Florida. The advance matures on May 1, 2025 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.43% per annum, with interest only payments through May 2021, and then monthly payments based on thirty-year amortization. On or after January 31, 2025, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

Outlook at Greystone

 

On May 3, 2018, the Fannie Facility provided for a $22.1 million fixed rate advance, which was used to refinance a loan secured by the multifamily residential property commonly known as Outlook at Greystone Apartments located in Birmingham, Alabama. The advance matures on June 1, 2025 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.30% per annum, with interest only payments through June 2021, and then monthly payments based on thirty-year amortization. On or after February 28, 2025, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

ARIUM Grandewood

 

On June 25, 2018, the Fannie Facility provided for a $19.7 million fixed rate advance (the “Fixed Rate Advance”) and a $19.7 million variable rate advance (the “Variable Rate Advance”). The Fixed Rate Advance matures July 1, 2025 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% per annum, with interest only payments through July 2020, and then monthly payments based on thirty-year amortization. The Variable Rate Advance matures July 1, 2025 and bears interest at a floating basis of LIBOR plus 1.40%, with interest only payments through July 2020, and then monthly payments based on thirty-year amortization. On or after March 31, 2025, the Fixed Rate and Variable Rate Advances may be prepaid without prepayment fees or yield maintenance. Both the Fixed Rate Advance and the Variable Rate Advance were used by the Company to pay off the previous loan and supplemental loan of $29.4 million and $4.9 million, respectively, with no prepayment costs.

 

Refinancing of Ashton Reserve II

 

On July 31, 2018, the Fannie Facility provided for a $15.2 million variable rate advance, which was used with additional funding at close to pay off the previous loan of $15.3 million plus prepayment costs of approximately $0.2 million. The advance matures on August 1, 2025 and bears interest at a floating basis of LIBOR plus 1.50%, with interest only payments through August 2022, and then monthly payments based on thirty-year amortization. After April 30, 2025, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

Refinancing of Preston View

 

On July 31, 2018, the Fannie Facility provided for a $41.7 million variable rate advance, which was used to pay off the previous loan of $41.1 million plus prepayment costs of approximately $0.4 million. The advance matures on August 1, 2025 and bears interest at a floating basis of LIBOR plus 1.50%, with interest only payments through August 2022, and then monthly payments based on thirty-year amortization. After April 30, 2025, the loan may be prepaid without prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

 

The Company may request future fixed rate advances or variable rate advances under the Fannie Facility either by borrowing against the value of the mortgaged properties (based on the valuation methodology established in the Fannie Facility) or adding eligible properties to the collateral pool, subject to customary conditions, including satisfaction of minimum debt service coverage and maximum loan-to-value tests. The proceeds of any future advances made under the Fannie Facility may be used, among other things, for the acquisition and refinancing of additional properties to be identified in the future.

 

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Debt maturities

 

As of September 30, 2018, contractual principal payments for the five subsequent years and thereafter are as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

Year  Total 
2018 (October 1-December 31)  $1,392 
2019   7,367 
2020   30,792 
2021   15,980 
2022   91,575 
Thereafter   968,988 
   $1,116,094 
Add: Unamortized fair value debt adjustment   2,312 
Subtract: Deferred financing costs, net   (11,325)
Total  $1,107,081 

 

The net book value of real estate assets providing collateral for these above borrowings, including the Senior Credit Facility, Junior Credit Facility and Fannie Facility, were $1,556.3 million and $1,397.4 million at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, 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 10 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, based on the discounted amount of future cash flows using rates currently available to the Company for similar liabilities, the fair value of the Company’s mortgages payable is estimated at $1,092.6 million and $940.7 million, respectively, compared to the carrying amounts, before adjustments for deferred financing costs, net, of $1,118.4 million and $948.7 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 11 – Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage the Company’s exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, the Company primarily uses interest rate caps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate caps involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty if interest rates rise above the strike rate on the contract in exchange for an up-front premium.

 

As of September 30, 2018, the Company had interest rate caps which effectively limit the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by providing a ceiling on the underlying variable interest rate for $365.9 million of the Company’s variable rate debt. The aggregate carrying value of the interest rate caps was $3.1 million as of September 30, 2018, and is included in accounts receivable, prepaid and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. During the third quarter, the Company recognized a gain of $0.3 million, which was recorded as a reduction of interest expense on the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Note 12 – Related Party Transactions

 

Former Management Agreement

 

The Company entered into a management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with the former Manager, at its Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) on April 2, 2014. On October 31, 2017, upon the Company’s acquisition of a newly-formed entity owning the assets used by the former Manager in its performance of the management functions then provided to the Company pursuant to the Management Agreement, or the Internalization, the Company became internally managed. The current management and investment teams, who were previously employed by an affiliate of the former Manager, became employed by the Company’s indirect subsidiary, and the Company became an internally managed real estate investment trust.

 

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While the Company was externally managed, the Management Agreement required the former Manager to manage the Company’s business affairs in conformity with the investment guidelines and other policies that were approved and monitored by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”). The Company paid the former Manager a base management fee in an amount based on the Company’s stockholders’ existing and contributed equity prior to the IPO and equity raised subsequent to the IPO. The base management fee was payable independent of the performance of the Company’s investments. The Management Agreement provided that the base management fee could 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 was based on the fees earned divided by the 5-day trailing average Class A common stock price prior to issuance. Base management fees of $2.8 million and $7.8 million were expensed during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and were paid through the issuance of 655,483 Units.

 

The Company also paid the former Manager an incentive fee based on performance. The incentive fee could be payable in cash or LTIP Units, at the election of the Board. Incentive fees of none and $4.0 million were expensed during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and were paid through the issuance of 333,848 LTIP Units.

 

In 2015 and 2016, the Company issued grants of LTIP Units under the Amended 2014 Incentive Plans to the former Manager. The LTIP Units vested ratably over a three-year period, subject to certain terms and conditions. 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 $0.1 million and $1.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, was recorded as part of general and administrative expenses. The expense recognized during 2017 was based on the Class A common stock closing price at the vesting date or the end of the period, as applicable. In conjunction with the Internalization, 212,203 outstanding LTIP Units issued as incentive equity to our former Manager became vested in accordance with their original terms.

 

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

  

Administrative Services Agreement

 

In connection with the closing of the Internalization, the Company entered into an Administrative Services Agreement with Bluerock Real Estate, LLC and its affiliate, Bluerock Real Estate Holdings, LLC (together “BRE”) (the “Administrative Services Agreement”). Pursuant to the Administrative Services Agreement, BRE provides the Company with certain human resources, investor relations, marketing, legal and other administrative services (the “Services”) to facilitate a smooth transition in the Company’s management of its operations and enable the Company to benefit from operational efficiencies created by access to such services following closing, to give the Company time to develop such services in-house or to hire other third-party service providers for such services. The Services are provided on an at-cost basis, generally allocated based on the use of such Services for the benefit of the Company’s business, and are invoiced on a quarterly basis. In addition, the Administrative Services Agreement permits, from time to time, certain employees of the Company to provide or cause to be provided services to BRE, on an at-cost basis, generally allocated based on the use of such services for the benefit of the business of BRE and invoiced on a quarterly basis, and otherwise subject to the terms of the Services provided by BRE to the Company under the Administrative Services Agreement. Payment by the Company of invoices and other amounts payable under the Administrative Services Agreement will be made in cash or, in the sole discretion of the Board, in the form of fully-vested LTIP Units.

 

The initial term of the Administrative Services Agreement is one year from the date of execution, subject to the Company’s right to renew it for successive one-year terms upon sixty (60) days written notice prior to expiration. The initial term of the Administrative Services Agreement expired on October 31, 2018. On August 6, 2018, the Company delivered written notice to BRE of the Company’s intention to renew the Administrative Services Agreement for an additional one-year term, to expire on October 31, 2019. The Administrative Services Agreement will automatically terminate (i) upon termination by the Company of all Services, or (ii) in the event of non-renewal by the Company. Any Company party will also be able to terminate the Administrative Services Agreement with respect to any individual Service upon written notice to the applicable BRE entity, in which case the specified Service will discontinue as of the date stated in such notice, which date must be at least ninety (90) days from the date of such notice. Further, either BRE entity may terminate the Administrative Services Agreement at any time upon the occurrence of a “Change of Control Event” (as defined therein) upon at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior written notice to the Company.

 

Pursuant to the Administrative Services Agreement, BRE is responsible for the payment of all employee benefits and any other direct and indirect compensation for the employees of BRE (or their affiliates or permitted subcontractors) assigned to perform the Services, as well as such employees’ worker’s compensation insurance, employment taxes, and other applicable employer liabilities relating to such employees.

 

Recorded as part of general and administrative expenses, payroll expense reimbursements of $0.1 million and $0.3 million, and operating expense reimbursements of $0.4 million and $1.3 million, were expensed during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.

 

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Pursuant to the terms of the Management Agreement and the Administrative Services Agreement, summarized below are the related party amounts payable to the Company’s former Manager and BRE as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (amounts in thousands):

 

   September 30,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
Amounts Payable to the former Manager under the Management Agreement          
Base management fee  $-   $993 
Total amounts payable to former Manager  $-   $993 
Amounts Payable to BRE under the Administrative Services Agreement          
Operating expense reimbursements and direct expense reimbursements  $437   $508 
Offering expense reimbursements   100    74 
Total amounts payable to BRE  $537   $582 
Total  $537   $1,575 

  

As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had $2.8 million and $2.0 million, respectively, in receivables due from related parties other than from BRE or the former Manager, primarily for accrued preferred returns on unconsolidated real estate investments for the most recent month.

 

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 nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company has incurred approximately $5.6 million and $2.4 million in selling commissions and dealer manager fees, respectively. In addition, BRE was reimbursed for offering costs in conjunction with the Series B Preferred Offering of $0.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The selling commissions, dealer manager fees and BRE’s reimbursement for offering costs were recorded as a reduction to the proceeds of the offering.

 

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. Please refer to Note 7 for further information.

 

Notes and interest receivable from related party

 

The Company provides mezzanine loans to related parties in conjunction with the developments of multifamily communities. Please refer to Notes 6 and 7 for further information.

 

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Note 13 – Stockholders’ Equity

 

Net (Loss) Income Per Common Share

 

Basic net (loss) income per common share is computed by dividing net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders, less dividends on LTIP Units expected to vest, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted net (loss) income per common share is computed by dividing net (loss) income 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 (loss) income attributable to common stockholders is computed by adjusting net (loss) income for the non-forfeitable dividends paid on non-vested LTIP Units.

 

The Company considers the requirements of the two-class method when preparing earnings per share. The Company has two classes of common stock outstanding, Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share, and Class C common stock, $0.01 par value per share. The Class C common stock was issued in connection with the Company’s Internalization and is entitled to participate in the Company’s dividends on a one-for-one basis with the Class A common stock. Earnings per share is not affected by the two-class method because the Company’s Class A and C common stock participate in dividends on a one-for-one basis.

 

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

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders  $(10,334)  $(12,017)  $(29,973)  $563 
Dividends on LTIP Units expected to vest   (172)       (516)    
Basic net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders  $(10,506)  $(12,017)  $(30,489)  $563 
                     
Weighted average common shares outstanding (1)   23,742,129    26,474,093    23,893,957    25,851,536 
                     
Potential dilutive shares (2)   265,091        73,363    523 
Weighted average common shares outstanding and potential dilutive shares (1)   24,007,220    26,474,093    23,967,320    25,852,059 
                     
Net (loss) income per common share, basic  $(0.44)  $(0.45)  $(1.28)  $0.02 
Net (loss) income per common share, diluted  $(0.44)  $(0.45)  $(1.28)  $0.02 

 

The effect of the conversion of OP Units and LTIP 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 2018, amounts relate to shares of the Company’s Class A and Class C common stock outstanding. For 2017, amounts relate to shares of Class A common stock and LTIP Units outstanding.
(2) Excludes 251 and no shares of common stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.

 

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.

 

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Series B Preferred Stock Offering

 

The Company issued 79,936 shares of Series B Preferred Stock under a continuous registered offering with net proceeds of approximately $71.9 million after commissions and dealer manager fees of approximately $8.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2018. As of September 30, 2018, the Company has sold 264,622 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and 264,622 Warrants to purchase 5,292,440 shares of Class A common stock for net proceeds of approximately $238.2 million after commissions and fees. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, 887 Series B Preferred shares were redeemed through the issuance of 88,523 Class A common shares and 84 Series B Preferred shares were redeemed for $77,350 in cash.

 

At-the-Market Offerings

 

On August 8, 2016, the Company, its Operating Partnership and its former Manager entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Class A Sales Agreement”) with FBR Capital Markets & Co. (“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 American, 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.

 

Class A common stock repurchase program

 

In February 2018, the Company authorized a stock repurchase plan to purchase up to $25 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of Class A common stock. The repurchase plan has a term of one year and may be discontinued at any time. The extent to which the Company repurchases shares of its Class A common stock, and the timing of any such purchases, depends on a variety of factors including general business and market conditions and other corporate considerations. The Company purchased 637,733 shares of Class A common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 for a total purchase price of $5.2 million.

 

The following table is a summary of the Class A common stock repurchase activity as of September 30, 2018:

 

Period 

Total Number

of Shares

Purchased

  

Weighted

Average Price

Paid Per Share

  

Total Number of

Shares Purchased as

Part of the Publicly

Announced Plan

  

Maximum Dollar Value

of Shares that May Yet

Be Purchased Under

the Plan

 
February 1, 2018 through February 28, 2018   331,090   $7.86    331,090   $22,398,638 
March 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018   199,603    8.03    199,603    20,795,897 
April 1, 2018 through April 30, 2018               20,795,897 
May 1, 2018 through May 31, 2018   28,000    8.96    28,000    20,545,146 
June 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018   79,040    8.96    79,040    19,837,157 
July 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018               19,837,157 
Total   637,733   $8.10    637,733      

 

Operating Partnership and Long-Term Incentive Plan Units

 

As of September 30, 2018, limited partners other than the Company owned approximately 25.34% of the Operating Partnership (6,230,667 OP Units, or 19.59%, is held by OP Unit holders, and 1,829,150 LTIP Units, or 5.75%, is held by LTIP Unit holders, including 3.32% which are not vested at September 30, 2018). Subject to certain restrictions set forth in the Operating Partnership’s Limited Partnership Agreement, OP Units are exchangeable for Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis, or, at the Company’s election, redeemable for cash. 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, or, at the Company’s election, cash.

 

Equity Incentive Plans – LTIP Grants

 

Prior to the Internalization, in 2015 and 2016, the Company issued grants of LTIP Units under the Amended 2014 Incentive Plans to the former Manager. The LTIP Units vested ratably over a three-year period, subject to certain terms and conditions. LTIP expense of $0.1 million and $1.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, was recorded as part of general and administrative expenses. The expense recognized during 2017 was based on the Class A common stock closing price at the vesting date or the end of the period, as applicable. In conjunction with the Internalization, 212,203 outstanding LTIP Units issued as incentive equity to our former Manager became vested in accordance with their original terms.

 

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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.

 

On October 26, 2017, the Company’s stockholders approved the amendment and restatement of the Amended 2014 Individuals Plan (the “Second Amended 2014 Individuals Plan”), and the Amended 2014 Entities Plan (the “Second Amended 2014 Entities Plan”), and together with the Second Amended 2014 Individuals Plan, the “Second Amended 2014 Incentive Plans”. The Second Amended 2014 Incentive Plans allow for the issuance of up to an additional 1,075,000 shares of Class A common stock. The Second Amended 2014 Incentive Plans provide for the grant of options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, stock awards, stock appreciation rights, performance units, incentive awards and other equity-based awards.

 

On January 1, 2018, the Company granted certain equity grants of LTIPS of the Company’s operating partnership to various executive officers under the Second Amended 2014 Incentive Plans. These awards, amounting to 1,056,211 LTIPs, were issued pursuant to the executive officers’ employment and service agreements as time-based LTIPs and performance-based LTIPs. All of these LTIP grants require continuous employment for vesting. Due to a limitation on the number of LTIP Units available for issuance under the Second Amended 2014 Incentive Plans, the long-term performance awards were, in aggregate, approximately 81,000 LTIP Units lower than those which the recipients were entitled pursuant to the terms of their respective employments agreements, with the Company planning to issue the remaining LTIP Units at such time as such LTIP Units become available under the Equity Incentive Plans. Time-based LTIPs were issued amounting to 770,854 LTIPs that vest over approximately five years and 160,192 LTIPs that vest over approximately three years. The Company recognizes compensation expense ratably over the requisite service periods for the time-based LTIPs based on the fair value at the date of grant; thus, the Company recognized compensation expense of approximately $1.2 million and $3.5 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. Performance-based LTIPs were issued amounting to 125,165 LTIPs, are subject to a three-year performance period, and will vest immediately upon successful achievement of performance-based conditions. Performance criteria are primarily based on a mixture of objective internal achievement goals and relative performance against its industry peers, with a minimum, threshold, and maximum performance standard for performance criteria. After the determination of the achievement of the performance criteria, any performance-based LTIP Units that were awarded but do not vest will be canceled. The Company recognizes compensation expense based on the fair value at the date of grant and the probability of achievement of performance criteria over the performance period for the performance-based LTIPs; thus, the Company recognized approximately $0.1 million and $0.3 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.

 

In addition, on January 1, 2018, the Company granted 6,263 LTIP Units under the Second Amended 2014 Incentive Plans to each independent member of the Board in payment of the equity portion of their respective annual retainers. The LTIP Units were fully vested upon issuance and thus, the Company recognized expense of approximately $0.2 million immediately based on the fair value at the date of grant.

 

On September 28, 2018, the Company’s stockholders approved the amendment and restatement of each of the Second Amended 2014 Individuals Plan (the “Third Amended 2014 Individuals Plan”) and the Second Amended 2014 Entities Plan (the “Third Amended 2014 Entities Plan”, and together with the Third Amended 2014 Individuals Plan, the “Third Amended 2014 Incentive Plans”). The Third Amended 2014 Incentive Plans allow for the issuance of up to an aggregate of 2,250,000 additional shares of Class A common stock. The Third Amended 2014 Incentive Plans provide for the grant of options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, stock awards, stock appreciation rights, performance units, incentive awards and other equity-based awards.

 

At September 30, 2018, there was $6.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested LTIPs granted under the Second Amended 2014 Incentive Plans. The remaining cost is expected to be recognized over a period of 3.6 years.

 

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Distributions

 

Declaration Date 

Payable to stockholders

of record as of

  Amount   Date Paid
Class A Common Stock          
October 13, 2017  December 22, 2017  $0.096667   January 5, 2018
December 20, 2017  March 23, 2018  $0.162500   April 5, 2018
June 8, 2018  June 25, 2018  $0.162500   July 5, 2018
September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  $0.162500   October 5, 2018
Class C Common Stock           
October 13, 2017  December 22, 2017  $0.096667   January 5, 2018
December 20, 2017  March 23, 2018  $0.162500   April 5, 2018
June 8, 2018  June 25, 2018  $0.162500   July 5, 2018
September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  $0.162500   October 5, 2018
Series A Preferred Stock           
December 8, 2017  December 22, 2017  $0.515625   January 5, 2018
March 9, 2018  March 23, 2018  $0.515625   April 5, 2018
June 8, 2018  June 25, 2018  $0.515625   July 5, 2018
September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  $0.515625   October 5, 2018
Series B Preferred Stock           
October 13, 2017  December 22, 2017  $5.00   January 5, 2018
January 12, 2018  January 25, 2018  $5.00   February 5, 2018
January 12, 2018  February 23, 2018  $5.00   March 5, 2018
January 12, 2018  March 23, 2018  $5.00   April 5, 2018
April 13, 2018  April 25, 2018  $5.00   May 4, 2018
April 13, 2018  May 25, 2018  $5.00   June 5, 2018
April 13, 2018  June 25, 2018  $5.00   July 5, 2018
July 10, 2018  July 25, 2018  $5.00   August 3, 2018
July 10, 2018  August 24, 2018  $5.00   September 5, 2018
July 10, 2018  September 25, 2018  $5.00   October 5, 2018
Series C Preferred Stock           
December 8, 2017  December 22, 2017  $0.4765625   January 5, 2018
March 9, 2018  March 23, 2018  $0.4765625   April 5, 2018
June 8, 2018  June 25, 2018  $0.4765625   July 5, 2018
September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  $0.4765625   October 5, 2018
Series D Preferred Stock           
December 8, 2017  December 22, 2017  $0.4453125   January 5, 2018
March 9, 2018  March 23, 2018  $0.4453125   April 5, 2018
June 8, 2018  June 25, 2018  $0.4453125   July 5, 2018
September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  $0.4453125   October 5, 2018

 

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 Class A common shares on the investment date. The Company plans to issue Class A common shares to cover shares required for investment.

 

 Distributions declared and paid for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

   Distributions 
2018  Declared   Paid 
First Quarter          
Class A Common Stock (1)  $(79)  $2,341 
Class C Common Stock       7 
Series A Preferred Stock   2,950    2,950 
Series B Preferred Stock   2,921    2,816 
Series C Preferred Stock   1,107    1,107 
Series D Preferred Stock   1,270    1,270 
OP Units       602 
LTIP Units   175    53 
Total first quarter 2018  $8,344   $11,146 
Second Quarter          
Class A Common Stock  $3,863   $3,858 
Class C Common Stock   12    12 
Series A Preferred Stock   2,950    2,950 
Series B Preferred Stock   3,316    3,161 
Series C Preferred Stock   1,107    1,107 
Series D Preferred Stock   1,269    1,269 
OP Units   1,013    1,013 
LTIP Units   311    266 
Total second quarter 2018  $13,841   $13,636 
Third Quarter          
Class A Common Stock  $3,847   $3,864 
Class C Common Stock   12    12 
Series A Preferred Stock   2,950    2,950 
Series B Preferred Stock   3,779    3,631 
Series C Preferred Stock   1,107    1,107 
Series D Preferred Stock   1,269    1,269 
OP Units   1,013    1,013 
LTIP Units   297    272 
Total third quarter 2018  $14,274   $14,118 
Total  $36,459   $38,900 

 

(1) On December 20, 2017, the Company’s Board authorized, and the Company declared, a quarterly dividend for the first quarter of 2018 equal to a quarterly rate of $0.1625 per share on the Class A and Class C common stock, payable to the stockholders of record as of March 23, 2018, which was paid in cash on April 5, 2018. Holders of OP and LTIP Units are entitled to receive “distribution equivalents” at the same time as dividends are paid to holders of the Class A common stock. The Company recorded an estimated accrued distribution at December 31, 2017 based on the Class A common stock outstanding. Due to the impact of the Class A common stock repurchase program that was initiated in February 2018, the distribution required based on the outstanding Class A common stock at the March 23, 2018 record date was lower than the accrued distribution recorded at December 31, 2017 and therefore, a negative declared distribution is reflected.

 

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Note 14 – 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 15 – Subsequent Events

 

Declaration of Dividends

 

Declaration Date 

Payable to stockholders

of record as of

  Amount   Payable Date
Series B Preferred Stock          
October 12, 2018  October 25, 2018  $5.00   November 5, 2018
October 12, 2018  November 23, 2018  $5.00   December 5, 2018
October 12, 2018  December 24, 2018  $5.00   January 4, 2019

 

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.

 

 Distributions Paid

 

The following distributions were paid to the Company's stockholders, as well as holders of OP and LTIP Units, subsequent to September 30, 2018 (amounts in thousands):

  

Shares  Declaration
Date
  Record Date  Date Paid  Distributions
per Share
   Total
Distribution
 
Class A Common Stock  September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  October 5, 2018  $0.162500   $3,847 
Class C Common Stock  September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  October 5, 2018  $0.162500   $12 
Series A Preferred Stock  September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  October 5, 2018  $0.515625   $2,950 
Series B Preferred Stock  July 10, 2018  September 25, 2018  October 5, 2018  $5.000000   $1,316 
Series C Preferred Stock  September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  October 5, 2018  $0.4765625   $1,107 
Series D Preferred Stock  September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  October 5, 2018  $0.4453125   $1,269 
OP Units  September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  October 5, 2018  $0.162500   $1,012 
LTIP Units  September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  October 5, 2018  $0.162500   $279 
                    
Series B Preferred Stock  October 12, 2018  October 25, 2018  November 5, 2018  $5.000000   $1,365 
Total                $13,157 

  

Issuance of LTIP Units under the Third Amended 2014 Incentive Plans

 

On January 1, 2018, the Company granted certain long-term performance equity awards (each, an “Initial Long-Term Performance Award”) to various executive officers under the Second Amended 2014 Incentive Plans. Due to limitations on the number of LTIP Units available for issuance under the Second Amended 2014 Incentive Plans, the Initial Long-Term Performance Awards were, in the aggregate, approximately 81,000 LTIP Units (the “Shortfall LTIP Units”) lower than those to which the recipients were entitled pursuant to the terms of their respective employment agreements. On September 28, 2018, at the annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders, the stockholders approved the Third Amended 2014 Incentive Plans. The increased capacity under the Third Amended 2014 Incentive Plans enabled the Company to issue the Shortfall LTIP Units, and on October 4, 2018, the Company granted the Shortfall LTIP Units to the affected executive officers pursuant to their employment and service agreements. The awards, amounting to 80,798 LTIP Units, vest over a period of three years from the date of grant of each Initial Long-Term Performance Award, followed by immediate vesting based on successful achievement of the performance conditions.

 

In addition, on October 4, 2018, the Company granted 3,165 LTIP Units pursuant to the Third Amended 2014 Incentive Plans to the recently appointed independent member of the Board in payment of the prorated portion of the annual retainer. The LTIP Units vested immediately upon issuance.

 

North Creek Apartments Interests

 

On October 29, 2018, through BRG Leander Investor, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Operating Partnership, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture with Stillwater Austin Investments, LLC to develop an approximately 259-unit, Class A apartment community located in Leander, Texas to be known as North Creek Apartments. The Company has made a capital commitment of $17.9 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BR SW Leander JV, LLC, of which $4.8 million was funded on October 29, 2018. The Company will earn a current return of 8.5% and an accrued return of 4.0%, for a total preferred return of 12.5% on outstanding capital contributions.

 

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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 former external manager, BRG Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as our “former Manager.” Both Bluerock and our former 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”

 

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;

 

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 network of leading regional apartment owner/operators with which we invest through controlling positions in joint ventures;

 

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;

 

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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;

 

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;

 

the possibility that the anticipated benefits from the Internalization of our former external Manager, or the Internalization, may not be realized or may take longer to realize than expected, or that unexpected costs or unexpected liabilities may arise from the Internalization;

 

our ability to manage the Internalization effectively or efficiently; and

 

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

 

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 March 13, 2018, 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 knowledge economy growth markets across the United States. We seek to maximize returns through investments where we believe we can drive substantial growth in our adjusted funds from operations and net asset value primarily through our Value-Add 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.

 

As of September 30, 2018, our portfolio consisted of interests in forty-three properties, thirty-two consolidated operating properties and eleven through preferred equity and mezzanine loan investments. Of the property interests held through preferred equity and mezzanine loan investments, two are under development, seven are in lease-up and two properties are stabilized. The forty-three properties contain an aggregate of 13,574 units, comprised of 10,774 consolidated operating units and 2,800 units through preferred equity and mezzanine loan investments. As of September 30, 2018, 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.

 

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Significant Developments

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we acquired four stabilized properties, acquired additional interest in three stabilized properties, and increased the mezzanine loan in Flagler Village as discussed below.

 

Acquisition of The Links at Plum Creek

 

On March 26, 2018, we, through subsidiaries of our Operating Partnership, acquired a 88.0% interest in a 264-unit apartment community located in Castle Rock, Colorado, known as The Links at Plum Creek (“Plum Creek”) for approximately $61.1 million. The purchase price of $61.1 million was funded, in part, with a $40.0 million senior mortgage loan secured by the Plum Creek property.

 

Acquisition of Additional Interest in ARIUM at Palmer Ranch

 

On April 26, 2018, we, through subsidiaries of our Operating Partnership, purchased the non-controlling partner’s interest in ARIUM at Palmer Ranch for $4.2 million, increasing our indirect ownership interest in the property from 95.0% to 100.0%.

 

Acquisition of Additional Interest in ARIUM Gulfshore

 

On April 26, 2018, we, through subsidiaries of our Operating Partnership, purchased the non-controlling partner’s interest in ARIUM Gulfshore for $4.8 million, increasing our indirect ownership interest in the property from 95.0% to 100.0%.

 

Acquisition of Sands Parc

 

On May 1, 2018, we, through subsidiaries of our Operating Partnership, acquired a 100.0% interest in a 264-unit apartment community located in Daytona Beach, Florida, known as Sands Parc for approximately $46.2 million. The purchase price of $46.2 million was funded, in part, with our Senior Credit Facility secured by the Sands Parc property.

 

Acquisition of Plantation Park

 

On June 14, 2018, we, through subsidiaries of our Operating Partnership, acquired an 80.0% interest in a 238-unit apartment community located in Lake Jackson, Texas, known as Plantation Park for approximately $35.6 million. The purchase price of $35.6 million was funded, in part, with a $26.6 million senior mortgage loan secured by the Plantation Park property.

 

Acquisition of Veranda at Centerfield

 

On July 26, 2018, we, through subsidiaries of our Operating Partnership, acquired a 93.0% interest in a 400-unit apartment community located in Houston, Texas, known as Veranda at Centerfield (“Veranda”) for approximately $40.2 million. The purchase price of $40.2 million was funded, in part, with a $26.1 million senior loan secured by the Veranda property.

 

Acquisition of Additional Interest in ARIUM Palms

 

On August 29, 2018, we, through subsidiaries of our Operating Partnership, purchased the non-controlling partner’s interest in ARIUM Palms for $3.0 million, increasing our indirect ownership interest in the property from 95.0% to 100.0%.

 

Notes and accrued interest receivable from related parties

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we restated and increased the mezzanine loan to Flagler JV by $21.0 million, to approximately $74.6 million. See Notes 6 to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Recent Stock Offerings

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 we continued to raise capital to finance our investment activities.

 

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Series B Preferred Stock

 

We issued 79,936 shares of Series B Preferred Stock under a continuous registered offering with net proceeds of approximately $71.9 million after commissions and dealer manager fees of approximately $8.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2018.

 

Our total stockholders’ equity decreased $45.9 million from $222.8 million as of December 31, 2017 to $176.9 million as of September 30, 2018. The decrease in our total stockholders’ equity is primarily attributable to dividends declared of $33.7 million, repurchase of Class A common stock of $5.2 million and acquisition of non-controlling interests of $10.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2018.

 

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Results of Operations

 

The following is a summary of our stabilized consolidated operating real estate investments as of September 30, 2018:

 

Multifamily Community Name  Location 

Number of

Units

  

Date

Built/Renovated (1)

  

Ownership

Interest

  

Average

Rent (2)

   %  Occupied (3) 
ARIUM at Palmer Ranch  Sarasota, FL   320    2016    100.0%  $1,283    94%
ARIUM Glenridge  Atlanta, GA   480    1990    90.0%   1,163    92%
ARIUM Grandewood  Orlando, FL   306    2005    100.0%   1,363    96%
ARIUM Gulfshore  Naples, FL   368    2016    100.0%   1,249    93%
ARIUM Hunter’s Creek  Orlando, FL   532    1999    100.0%   1,349    94%
ARIUM Metrowest  Orlando, FL   510    2001    100.0%   1,326    95%
ARIUM Palms  Orlando, FL   252    2008    100.0%   1,332    94%
ARIUM Pine Lakes  Port St. Lucie, FL   320    2003    85.0%   1,241    93%
ARIUM Westside  Atlanta, GA   336    2008    90.0%   1,532    98%
Ashton Reserve  Charlotte, NC   473    2015    100.0%   1,079    93%
Citrus Towers  Orlando, FL   336    2006    96.8%   1,273    94%
Enders Place at Baldwin Park  Orlando, FL   220    2003    92.0%   1,749    95%
James on South First  Austin, TX   250    2016    90.0%   1,248    98%
Marquis at Crown Ridge  San Antonio, TX   352    2009    90.0%   971    93%
Marquis at Stone Oak  San Antonio, TX   335    2007    90.0%   1,410    95%
Marquis at The Cascades  Tyler, TX   582    2009    90.0%   1,091    97%
Marquis at TPC  San Antonio, TX   139    2008    90.0%   1,468    96%
Outlook at Greystone  Birmingham, AL   300    2007    100.0%   917    96%
Park & Kingston  Charlotte, NC   168    2015    100.0%   1,244    98%
Plantation Park  Lake Jackson, TX   238    2016    80.0%   1,390    97%
Preston View  Morrisville, NC   382    2000    100.0%   1,074    96%
Roswell City Walk  Roswell, GA   320    2015    98.0%   1,528    94%
Sands Parc  Daytona Beach, FL   264    2017    100.0%   1,306    96%
Sorrel  Frisco, TX   352    2015    95.0%   1,284    93%
Sovereign  Fort Worth, TX   322    2015    95.0%   1,329    95%
The Brodie  Austin, TX   324    2001    92.5%   1,250    99%
The Links at Plum Creek  Castle Rock, CO   264    2000    88.0%   1,417    94%
The Mills  Greenville, SC   304    2013    100.0%   1,027    93%
The Preserve at Henderson Beach  Destin, FL   340    2009    100.0%   1,358    96%
Veranda at Centerfield  Houston, TX   400    1999    93.0%   916    94%
Villages of Cypress Creek  Houston, TX   384    2001    80.0%   1,090    96%
Wesley Village  Charlotte, NC   301    2010    100.0%   1,352    95%
Total/Average      10,774             $1,253    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 the three months ended September 30, 2018. Total concessions for the three months ended September 30, 2018 amounted to approximately $0.9 million.

(3) Percent occupied is calculated as (i) the number of units occupied as of September 30, 2018, divided by (ii) total number of units, expressed as a percentage.

 

The following is a summary of our preferred equity and mezzanine loan investments as of September 30, 2018:

 

Multifamily Community Name  Location 

Actual/

Planned

Number

of Units

  

Total Actual/

Estimated

Construction

Cost

(in millions)

   Cost to Date
(in millions)
  

Actual/

Estimated

Construction
Cost Per Unit

  

Actual/

Estimated

Initial

Occupancy

 

Actual/
Estimated

Construction

Completion

 

Pro

Forma

Average

Rent (1)

 
Whetstone (2)  Durham, NC   204   $37.0   $37.0   $181,373   3Q14  3Q15  $1,311 
Alexan CityCentre  Houston, TX   340    83.2    80.6    244,706   2Q17  4Q17   2,144 
Helios  Atlanta, GA   282    51.4    50.4    182,270   2Q17  4Q17   1,486 
Alexan Southside Place  Houston, TX   270    49.0    47.0    181,481   4Q17  1Q18   2,012 
Leigh House, formerly Lake Boone Trail  Raleigh, NC   245    40.2    39.3    164,082   3Q17  3Q18   1,271 
Vickers Historic Roswell, formerly Vickers Village  Roswell, GA   79    31.1    29.7    393,671   2Q18  3Q18   3,176 
Cade Boca Raton, formerly APOK Townhomes  Boca Raton, FL   90    28.9    26.3    321,111   4Q18  1Q19   2,549 
Arlo, formerly West Morehead  Charlotte, NC   286    60.0    52.4    209,790   2Q18  2Q19   1,507 
Domain at The One Forty, formerly Domain  Garland, TX   299    52.6    46.1    175,920   2Q18  2Q19   1,469 
Novel Perimeter, formerly Crescent Perimeter  Atlanta, GA   320    70.0    64.5    218,750   3Q18  2Q19   1,749 
Flagler Village  Fort Lauderdale, FL   385    135.4    53.6    351,688   2Q20  3Q20   2,352 
     Total Average      2,800                        $1,817 

 

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

(2) Represents the average effective monthly rent per occupied unit for the three months ended September 30, 2018.

 

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

Revenue

 

Net rental income increased $12.6 million, or 51%, to $37.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $24.8 million for the same prior year period. Net rental income increased $11.3 million from the acquisition of four properties in 2018 and the full period impact of six properties acquired in 2017, and a $1.3 million increase from same store properties. 

 

Other property revenue increased $1.6 million, or 49%, to $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $3.2 million for the same prior year period. Other property revenues increased $1.5 million from the acquisition of four properties in 2018 and the full period impact of six properties acquired in 2017, and a $0.03 million increase from same store properties.

 

Interest income from related parties increased $3.6 million, or 169%, to $5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $2.1 million for the same prior year period due to increases in the average balance of mezzanine loans outstanding.

 

Expenses

 

Property operating expenses increased $5.9 million, or 49%, to $18.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $12.1 million for the same prior year period. Property operating expenses increased $5.3 million from the acquisition of four properties in 2018 and the full period impact of six properties acquired in 2017, and a $0.7 million increase from same store properties. Property NOI margins increased to 57.4% of total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2018 from 57.0% in the prior year quarter. Property NOI margins are computed as total property revenues less property operating expenses, divided by total property revenues.

 

Property management fees expense increased $0.4 million, or 46%, to $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $0.8 million in the same prior year period. Property management fees increased $0.3 million from the acquisition of four properties in 2018 and the full period impact of six properties acquired in 2017.

 

 General and administrative expenses amounted to $4.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $1.1 million for the same prior year period. Excluding non-cash equity compensation expense of $1.7 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, general and administrative expenses were $3.0 million, or 6.4%, of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $1.0 million, or 3.2%, of revenues, for the same prior year period. This increase can be primarily attributed to the impact of the Internalization as we are now incurring expenses that were previously covered by the management fees payable to our former Manager, described below. Combined general and administrative expenses and management fees increased $0.8 million to $4.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

 

Management fees to related parties were eliminated in conjunction with the Internalization. Base management fees of $2.8 million were expensed in the three months ended September 30, 2017. No incentive management fees were expensed in the three months ended September 30, 2017. Management fees of $2.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 were paid in LTIP Units in lieu of cash.

 

Management internalization expenses were $0.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 and were related to the Internalization which closed on October 31, 2017.

 

Weather-related losses, net were minimal for the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $0.7 million for the same prior year period. Weather-related losses incurred in the three months ended September 30, 2017 were related to damages sustained from Hurricane Irma at six properties in Florida and three properties in Georgia.

 

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $15.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $11.8 million for the same prior year period. Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $5.9 million from the acquisition of four properties in 2018 and the full period impact of six properties acquired in 2017, offset by a $2.2 million decrease from same store properties.

 

Other Income and Expense

 

Other income and expense amounted to expense of $11.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to $4.7 million for the same prior year period. Interest expense increased $5.5 million, or 75%, to $12.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $7.4 million for the same prior year period due to the increased amount of properties and an increase in debt to fund the property acquisitions. Loss on extinguishment of debt and modification costs increased $1.6 million due to the refinancing of debt at various properties.

 

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

Revenue

 

Net rental income increased $32.6 million, or 45%, to $104.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $72.2 million for the same prior year period. Net rental income increased $38.0 million from the acquisition of four properties in 2018 and the full period impact of twelve properties acquired in 2017, and a $2.4 million increase from same store properties, offset by a $7.8 million decrease in net rental income driven by the sales of four properties in 2017. 

 

Other property revenue increased $4.4 million, or 48%, to $13.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $9.0 million for the same prior year period. Other property revenues increased $4.8 million from the acquisition of four properties in 2018 and the full period impact of twelve properties acquired in 2017, and a $0.5 million increase from same store properties, offset by a $0.9 million decrease in other property revenues driven by the sales of four properties in 2017.

 

Interest income from related parties increased $10.8 million, or 188%, to $16.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $5.7 million for the same prior year period due to increases in the average balance of mezzanine loans outstanding.

 

Expenses

 

Property operating expenses increased $16.3 million, or 48%, to $50.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $34.2 million for the same prior year period. Property operating expenses increased $18.2 million from the acquisition of four properties in 2018 and the full period impact of twelve properties acquired in 2017, and a $1.6 million increase from same store properties, offset by a $3.4 million decrease in property operating expenses driven by the sales of four properties in 2017. Property NOI margins decreased to 57.3% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from 57.9% in the prior year period. Property margins have been impacted by the sales of stabilized properties owned for longer time periods and the recent purchase of assets that have 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.

 

Property management fees expense increased $1.0 million, or 43%, to $3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $2.3 million in the same prior year period. Property management fees increased $1.2 million from the acquisition of four properties in 2018 and the full period impact of twelve properties acquired in 2017, offset by a $0.2 million decrease in property management fees driven by the sales of four properties in 2017.

 

 General and administrative expenses amounted to $13.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $4.2 million for the same prior year period. Excluding non-cash equity compensation expense of $5.1 million and $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, general and administrative expenses were $8.8 million, or 6.6%, of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $2.9 million, or 3.4%, of revenues for the same prior year period. This increase can be primarily attributed to the impact of the Internalization as we are now incurring expenses that were previously covered by the management fees payable to our former Manager, described below. Combined general and administrative expenses and management fees decreased $2.1 million to $13.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $16.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

 

Management fees to related parties were eliminated in conjunction with the Internalization. Base management fees of $7.8 million were expensed in the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Incentive management fees of $4.0 million were expensed in the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Management fees of $11.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were paid in LTIP Units in lieu of cash. 

 

Acquisition and pursuit costs were $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $3.2 million for the same prior year period. Substantially all the expenses for the nine months ended September 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.

 

Management internalization expenses were $1.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and were related to the Internalization which closed on October 31, 2017.

 

Weather-related losses, net were $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $0.7 million for the same prior year period. Weather-related losses incurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily related to freeze damages at three properties in North Carolina and one property in Texas. Weather-related losses incurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were related to damages sustained from Hurricane Irma at six properties in Florida and three properties in Georgia.

 

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $45.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $33.1 million for the same prior year period. Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $17.8 million from the acquisition of four properties in 2018 and the full period impact of twelve properties acquired in 2017, offset by a $2.0 million decrease driven by the sales of four properties in 2017 and a $3.1 million decrease from same store properties.

 

Other Income and Expense

 

Other income and expense amounted to expense of $30.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to income of $44.2 million for the same prior year period. Interest expense increased $13.7 million, or 62%, to $36.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $22.3 million for the same prior year period due to the increased amount of properties and an increase in debt to fund the property acquisitions. The balance of the difference was primarily due to $60.3 million of gains on the sales of properties during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

 

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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.

 

For comparison of our three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, the same store properties included properties owned at July 1, 2017. Our same store properties for the period were Enders Place at Baldwin Park, ARIUM Grandewood, Park & Kingston, Ashton Reserve, ARIUM Palms, Sorrel, Sovereign, ARIUM Gulfshore, ARIUM at Palmer Ranch, The Preserve at Henderson Beach, ARIUM Westside, ARIUM Pine Lakes, James on South First, ARIUM Glenridge, Roswell City Walk, The Brodie, Preston View, Wesley Village, Marquis at Crown Ridge, Marquis at Stone Oak, Marquis at The Cascades and Marquis at TPC.  For comparison of our nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, the same store properties included properties owned at January 1, 2017. Our same store properties for the period were Enders Place at Baldwin Park, ARIUM Grandewood, Park & Kingston, Ashton Reserve, ARIUM Palms, Sorrel, Sovereign, ARIUM Gulfshore, ARIUM at Palmer Ranch, The Preserve at Henderson Beach, ARIUM Westside, ARIUM Pine Lakes, James on South First, ARIUM Glenridge, Roswell City Walk and The Brodie.

 

The following tables present the same store and non-same store results from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Change 
   2018   2017   $   % 
Property Revenues                    
Same Store  $29,004   $27,682   $1,322    4.8%
Non-Same Store   13,171    352    12,819    3,641.8%
Total property revenues   42,175    28,034    14,141    50.4%
                     
Property Expenses                    
Same Store   12,553    11,864    689    5.8%
Non-Same Store   5,418    196    5,222    2,664.3%
Total property expenses   17,971    12,060    5,911    49.0%
                     
Same Store NOI   16,451    15,818    633    4.0%
Non-Same Store NOI   7,753    156    7,597    4,869.9%
Total NOI (1)  $24,204   $15,974   $8,230    51.5%

 

   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   Change 
   2018   2017   $   % 
Property Revenues                    
Same Store  $63,075   $60,210   $2,865    4.8%
Non-Same Store   55,098    21,053    34,045    161.7%
Total property revenues   118,173    81,263    36,910    45.4%
                     
Property Expenses                    
Same Store   26,741    25,189    1,552    6.2%
Non-Same Store   23,763    9,016    14,747    163.6%
Total property expenses   50,504    34,205    16,299    47.7%
                     
Same Store NOI   36,334    35,021    1,313    3.7%
Non-Same Store NOI   31,335    12,037    19,298    160.3%
Total NOI (1)  $67,669   $47,058   $20,611    43.8%

 

(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.

 

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

Same store NOI for the three months ended September 30, 2018 increased 4.0%, or $0.63 million, compared to the 2017 period. There was a 4.8% increase in same store property revenues as compared to the 2017 period. The increase was primarily attributable to a 4.3% increase in average rental rates; twenty of our twenty-two same store properties recognized rental rate increases during the period. In addition, average occupancy increased 10 basis points to 94.5%. Same store expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2018 increased 5.8%, or $0.69 million, compared to the 2017 period. The increase is primarily due to $0.40 million of additional real estate taxes due to higher valuations by municipalities, $0.17 million due to recurring annual maintenance incurred in the current year on certain properties which was not required in the prior year as the properties were undergoing renovations, and $0.11 million related to payroll increase.

 

Property revenues and property expenses for our non-same store properties increased significantly due to the properties acquired during 2017 and 2018; the 2018 non-same store property count was 10 compared to 2 properties for the 2017 period. The results of operations for acquired properties have been included in our consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition and the results of operations for disposed properties have been excluded from the consolidated statements of operations since the date of disposition.

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

Same store NOI for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 increased 3.7%, or $1.31 million, compared to the 2017 period. There was a 4.8% increase in same store property revenues as compared to the 2017 period. The increase was primarily attributable to a 4.7% increase in average rental rates and offset by a 40 basis point decrease in occupancy. The remaining increase was due to a $0.46 million increase in resident fees derived from implementing trash fees at twelve same store properties, telecommunication royalty programs and a general increase in resident fees, such as pet, pest and late fees. Same store expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 increased 6.2%, or $1.55 million, compared to the 2017 period, primarily due to a $0.97 million increase in real estate taxes due to higher valuations by municipalities and lower tax expense in the 2017 period relating to favorable tax true-ups. The remaining increase is attributable to the recurring annual maintenance incurred in current year on certain properties which was not required in prior year as the properties were undergoing renovations and annual utility rate increases.

 

Property revenues and property expenses for our non-same store properties increased significantly due to the properties acquired during 2017 and 2018; the 2018 non-same store property count was 16 compared to 12 properties for the 2017 period. The results of operations for acquired properties have been included in our consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition and the results of operations for disposed properties have been excluded from the consolidated statements of operations since the date of disposition.

 

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; 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 a supplemental measure of our financial performance. The following table reflects net loss attributable to common shares 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   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
Net (loss) income attributable to common shares  $(10,334)  $(12,017)  $(29,973)  $563 
Add back: Net (loss) income attributable to operating partnership units   (3,157)   (125)   (8,841)   4 
Net (loss) income attributable to common shares and units   (13,491)   (12,142)   (38,814)   567 
Add common stockholders and operating partnership units pro-rata share of:                    
Depreciation and amortization   14,497    10,883    43,318    30,221 
Non-real estate depreciation and amortization   77    -    216    - 
Non-cash interest expense   915    249    2,977    1,510 
Unrealized gain on derivatives   (225)   -    (225)   - 
Property management fees   1,077    725    3,033    2,042 
Management fees   -    2,802    -    11,733 
Acquisition and pursuit costs   7    15    78    3,072 
Loss on extinguishment of debt and modification costs   1,573    -    2,226    1,551 
Corporate operating expenses   4,667    1,103    13,864    4,249 
Management internalization   -    826    -    1,647 
Weather-related losses, net   13    642    178    642 
Preferred dividends   9,105    7,038    25,995    19,271 
Preferred stock accretion   1,631    905    4,141    1,889 
Less common stockholders and operating partnership units pro-rata share of:                    
Other income   -    -    -    16 
Preferred returns and equity in income of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures   2,789    2,688    7,877    7,865 
Interest income from related parties   5,702    2,120    16,532    5,741 
Gain on sale of joint venture interests, net of fees   -    -    -    6,399 
Gain on sale of real estate investments   -    -    -    34,313 
Pro-rata share of properties' income   11,355    8,238    32,578    24,060 
Add:                    
Noncontrolling interest pro-rata share of partially owned property income   660    616    1,855    2,405 
Total property income   12,015    8,854    34,433    26,465 
Add:                    
Interest expense   12,189    7,120    33,236    20,593 
Net operating income   24,204    15,974    67,669    47,058 
Less:                    
Non-same store net operating income   7,753    156    31,335    12,037 
Same store net operating income  $16,451   $15,818   $36,334   $35,021 

  

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, (d) ongoing commitments to repay borrowings, including our credit facilities and our maturing short-term debt, and (e) Class A common stock repurchases under our stock repurchase program.

 

We believe the properties underlying our real estate investments are performing well. We had a portfolio-wide debt service coverage ratio of 1.86x and occupancy of 95%, exclusive of our development properties, at September 30, 2018.

 

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In general, we believe our available cash balances, the proceeds from our continuous offering of Series B Preferred Stock, the Senior and Junior Credit Facilities, the Fannie Facility, 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 continuous offering of Series B Preferred Stock and from the credit facilities will have a 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.

 

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

 

$26.4 million in cash available at September 30, 2018;

 

cash generated from operating activities; and

 

our continuous Series B Preferred Stock Offering, proceeds from future borrowings and potential offerings, including potential offerings of common and preferred stock through underwritten offerings, 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 and our credit facilities; (c) capital expenditures; (d) cash redemption requirements related to our Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock, and (e) Class A common stock repurchases under our stock repurchase program.

 

In February 2018, we announced a stock repurchase program to purchase up to $25 million of our outstanding shares of Class A common stock over a period of one year. We purchased 637,733 shares of Class A common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 for a total purchase price of $5.2 million.

 

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, our credit facilities, as well as future borrowings. 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 entered into the Senior Credit Facility on October 4, 2017, and the Junior Credit Facility on March 20, 2018, and we believe these facilities will enable us to deploy our capital more efficiently and provide capital structure flexibility as we grow our asset base. Additionally, we instituted the Fannie Facility, under which we closed our first property on April 30, 2018. We expect the combination of these facilities to provide us flexibility by allowing us, among other things, to use borrowings under our Senior Credit Facility and Junior Credit Facility to acquire properties pending placement of permanent mortgage indebtedness, including under the Fannie Facility. In addition to restrictive covenants, these credit facilities contain material financial covenants. At September 30, 2018, we were in compliance with all covenants under our credit facilities. 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. 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 December 20, 2017, we announced that our Board revised the dividend policy for the Class A Common Stock and set an annual dividend rate of $0.65 per share. The Board’s evaluation considered a number of 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 and 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. While our policy is generally to pay distributions from cash flow from operations, our distributions through September 30, 2018 have been paid from cash flow from operations, proceeds from our continuous Series B Preferred Stock offering, proceeds from underwritten securities offerings, and sales of assets and may in the future be paid from additional sources, such as from borrowings.

 

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In conjunction with the Internalization, we will no longer be responsible for paying the base management fee or incentive fee, and to the extent that we will be paying additional general and administrative expenses in replacement thereof, they will be paid in cash or LTIP Units.

 

We have preferred membership interests in development projects in various stages of completion and lease-up. Our preferred investments are structured to provide a current preferred return during the development and lease-up phase. We have the right, in our sole discretion, to convert our preferred membership interest in each development 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 project have been leased and occupied. If we elect to convert one or more of these investments into common ownership, our income, FFO, AFFO and cash flows would be reflective of our pro rata share of the property’s results, which may be a reduction from what our preferred membership interest currently generates. Alternatively, if we do not convert, and/or the joint ventures do not redeem our preferred membership interest when required, our income, FFO, AFFO and cash flows could be reduced if the development project does not produce sufficient cash flow to pays its operating expenses, debt service and preferred return obligations.

 

Each joint venture in which we own a preferred membership interest is required to redeem our 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. Upon redemption of the preferred membership interests, our income, FFO, AFFO and cash flows could be reduced below the preferred returns currently being recognized.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of September 30, 2018, we have off-balance sheet arrangements that may have a material effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital resources or capital expenditures. As of September 30, 2018, we own interests in eleven 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 September 30, 2018, we owned indirect equity interests in forty-three real estate properties, thirty-two consolidated operating properties and eleven through preferred equity and mezzanine loan investments.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, net cash provided by operating activities was $45.7 million.  After the net loss of $9.5 million was adjusted for $46.7 million of non-cash items, net cash provided by operating activities consisted of the following:

 

distributions and preferred returns from unconsolidated joint ventures of $7.1 million;

 

increase in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities of $11.2 million, offset by:

 

increase in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets of $7.7 million;

 

and $2.1 million decrease in payables due to affiliates.

       

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, net cash used in investing activities was $240.8 million, primarily due to the following:

 

$186.1 million used in acquiring consolidated real estate investments;

 

$27.6 million used in additional investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and notes receivable;

 

$14.9 million used on capital expenditures; and

 

$12.2 million used in purchase of interests from noncontrolling interests.

 

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Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, net cash provided by financing activities was $189.0 million, primarily due to the following:

 

borrowings of $396.8 million on mortgages payable;

 

net proceeds of $162.0 million from the Senior and Junior Credit Facilities;

 

net proceeds of $71.1 million from issuance of Series B Preferred stock and associated Warrants;

 

$6.4 million of contributions from noncontrolling interests;

 

partially offset by $4.6 million in distributions paid to our noncontrolling interests;

 

$166.7 million in repayments on revolving credit facilities;

 

$10.1 million paid in cash distributions to common stockholders;

 

$25.6 million paid in cash distributions to preferred stockholders;

 

$5.2 million paid for repurchase of Class A common stock;

 

$2.2 million paid in cash to purchase interest rate caps;

 

$6.1 million increase in deferred financing costs; and

 

$226.8 million of repayments of our mortgages payable.

 

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Capital Expenditures

 

The following table summarizes our total capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (amounts in thousands):

  

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2018   2017 
New development  $   $21,019 
Redevelopment/renovations   10,317    10,178 
Routine capital expenditures   4,551    2,328 
Total capital expenditures  $14,868   $33,525 

 

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 nine months ended September 30, 2018. 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

 

We believe that funds from operations (“FFO”), as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”), core funds from operations (“Core FFO”), and adjusted funds from operations (“AFFO”) are important non-GAAP supplemental measures of operating performance for a REIT.

 

FFO attributable to common shares and units 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 NAREIT 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.

 

Core FFO makes certain adjustments to FFO, removing the effect of items that do not reflect ongoing property operations such as stock compensation expense, acquisition expenses, unrealized gains or losses on derivatives, losses on extinguishment of debt and modification costs (includes prepayment penalties incurred and the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs and fair market value adjustments of assumed debt), non-cash interest, one-time weather-related costs, and preferred stock accretion. We believe that Core FFO is helpful to investors as a supplemental performance measure because it excludes the effects of certain items which can create significant earnings volatility, but which do not directly relate to our core recurring property operations. As a result, we believe that Core FFO can help facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods and provides a more meaningful predictor of future earnings potential.

 

AFFO makes certain adjustments to Core FFO in order to arrive at a more refined measure of the operating performance of our portfolio. There is no industry standard definition of AFFO and practice is divergent across the industry. AFFO adjusts Core FFO for items that impact our ongoing operations, such as subtracting recurring capital expenditures (and while we were externally managed, when calculating the quarterly incentive fee paid to our former Manager only, we further adjusted FFO to include any realized gains or losses on our real estate investments).  We believe that AFFO is helpful to investors as a meaningful supplemental indicator of our operational performance. 

 

Our calculation of Core FFO and AFFO differs from the methodology used for calculating Core FFO and AFFO by certain other REITs and, accordingly, our Core FFO and AFFO may not be comparable to Core FFO and AFFO reported by other REITs. Our management utilizes FFO, Core 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, Core FFO, AFFO and other supplemental performance measures are defined in various ways throughout the REIT industry, we also believe that FFO, Core FFO, and AFFO may provide us and our stockholders with an additional useful measure to compare our financial performance to certain other REITs. While we were externally managed, we also used AFFO for purposes of determining the quarterly incentive fee paid to our former Manager in prior periods.

 

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Neither FFO, Core FFO, nor AFFO is equivalent to net income, including net income attributable to common stockholders, or cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, FFO, Core 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, Core FFO, nor AFFO should be considered as an alternative to net income, including net income attributable to common stockholders, as an indicator of our operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.

 

We have acquired interests in eight additional operating properties subsequent to September 30, 2017. The results presented in the table below are not directly comparable and should not be considered an indication of our future operating performance.

 

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The table below presents our calculation of FFO, Core FFO and AFFO for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
Net (loss) income attributable to common shares  $(10,334)  $(12,017)  $(29,973)  $563 
Add back: Net (loss) income attributable to operating partnership units   (3,157)   (125)   (8,841)   4 
Net (loss) income attributable to common shares and units   (13,491)   (12,142)   (38,814)   567 
                     
Common stockholders and operating partnership units pro-rata share of:                    
Real estate depreciation and amortization   14,497    10,883    43,318    30,221 
Gain on sale of joint venture interests, net               (6,399)
Gain on sale of real estate investments               (34,313)
FFO Attributable to Common Shares and Units   1,006    (1,259)   4,504    (9,924)
Common stockholders and operating partnership units pro-rata share of:                    
Acquisition and pursuit costs   7    15    78    3,072 
 Non-cash interest expense   915    249    2,977    1,510 
Unrealized gain on derivatives   (225)       (225)    
Loss on extinguishment of debt and modification costs   1,573        2,226    1,551 
Weather-related losses, net   13    642    178    642 
Non-real estate depreciation and amortization (1)   77        216     
Non-recurring income               (16)
Non-cash preferred returns and equity in income of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures   (236)   (498)   (700)   (990)
Management internalization       826        1,647 
Non-cash equity compensation   1,621    2,931    5,039    13,050 
Preferred stock accretion   1,631    905    4,141    1,889 
Core FFO Attributable to Common Shares and Units  $6,382   $3,811   $18,434   $12,431 
                     
Common stockholders and operating partnership units pro-rata share of:                    
Normally recurring capital expenditures (2)   (685)   (392)   (1,834)   (1,021)
AFFO Attributable to Common Shares and Units  $5,697   $3,419   $16,600   $11,410 
                     
Per Share and Unit Information:                    
FFO Attributable to Common Shares and Units - diluted  $0.03   $(0.05)  $0.15   $(0.38)
                     
Core FFO Attributable to Common Shares and Units - diluted  $0.21   $0.14   $0.60   $0.48 
                     
AFFO Attributable to Common Shares and Units - diluted  $0.18   $0.13   $0.54   $0.44 
                     
Weighted average common shares and units outstanding - diluted   30,994,530    26,749,092    30,896,740    26,129,840 

 

(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 for partially owned properties, 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.

 

Subsequent to issuing our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, we revised our presentation of AFFO attributable to common stockholders to reflect AFFO attributable to common shares and units. The weighted average diluted shares and units outstanding used to calculate AFFO per share now includes noncontrolling interests – operating partnership units. As our presentation now includes the impact of AFFO attributable to operating partnership units, and as shares and units are treated on a one-for-one basis, there is no change to AFFO per share. We have modified our presentation of FFO and AFFO for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 to conform to the revised presentation.

 

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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) or 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 September 30, 2018 (in thousands) which consisted of mortgage notes secured by our properties and revolving credit facilities. At September 30, 2018, our estimated future required payments on these obligations were:

 

       Remainder of             
   Total   2018   2019-2020   2021-2022   Thereafter 
Mortgages Payable (Principal)  $1,116,094   $1,392   $38,159   $107,555   $968,988 
Revolving Credit Facilities   62,959    -    62,959    -    - 
Estimated Interest Payments on Mortgages Payable and Revolving Credit Facilities   266,230    11,805    92,894    84,506    77,025 
Total  $1,445,283   $13,197   $194,012   $192,061   $1,046,013 

 

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 13, 2017  December 22, 2017  $0.096667   January 5, 2018
December 20, 2017  March 23, 2018  $0.162500   April 5, 2018
June 8, 2018  June 25, 2018  $0.162500   July 5, 2018
September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  $0.162500   October 5, 2018
Class C Common Stock           
October 13, 2017  December 22, 2017  $0.096667   January 5, 2018
December 20, 2017  March 23, 2018  $0.162500   April 5, 2018
June 8, 2018  June 25, 2018  $0.162500   July 5, 2018
September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  $0.162500   October 5, 2018
Series A Preferred Stock           
December 8, 2017  December 22, 2017  $0.515625   January 5, 2018
March 9, 2018  March 23, 2018  $0.515625   April 5, 2018
June 8, 2018  June 25, 2018  $0.515625   July 5, 2018
September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  $0.515625   October 5, 2018
Series B Preferred Stock           
October 13, 2017  December 22, 2017  $5.00   January 5, 2018
January 12, 2018  January 25, 2018  $5.00   February 5, 2018
January 12, 2018  February 23, 2018  $5.00   March 5, 2018
January 12, 2018  March 23, 2018  $5.00   April 5, 2018
April 13, 2018  April 25, 2018  $5.00   May 4, 2018
April 13, 2018  May 25, 2018  $5.00   June 5, 2018
April 13, 2018  June 25, 2018  $5.00   July 5, 2018
July 10, 2018  July 25, 2018  $5.00   August 3, 2018
July 10, 2018  August 24, 2018  $5.00   September 5, 2018
July 10, 2018  September 25, 2018  $5.00   October 5, 2018
Series C Preferred Stock           
December 8, 2017  December 22, 2017  $0.4765625   January 5, 2018
March 9, 2018  March 23, 2018  $0.4765625   April 5, 2018
June 8, 2018  June 25, 2018  $0.4765625   July 5, 2018
September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  $0.4765625   October 5, 2018
Series D Preferred Stock           
December 8, 2017  December 22, 2017  $0.4453125   January 5, 2018
March 9, 2018  March 23, 2018  $0.4453125   April 5, 2018
June 8, 2018  June 25, 2018  $0.4453125   July 5, 2018
September 7, 2018  September 25, 2018  $0.4453125   October 5, 2018

 

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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. Although we have adopted a dividend policy that we expect will permit us to cover our AFFO on a run rate basis, we may declare distributions in excess of FFO and AFFO.

 

Distributions paid for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, were funded from cash provided by operating activities except with respect to $9.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, which was funded from sales of real estate, borrowings, and/or proceeds from our equity offerings.  

  

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2018   2017 
   (In thousands) 
Cash provided by operating activities  $45,677   $33,261 
           
Cash distributions to preferred shareholders  $(25,587)  $(18,550)
Cash distributions to common shareholders   (10,094)   (22,235)
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests, excluding $27.9 million from sale of real estate investments in 2017   (4,625)   (2,031)
Total distributions   (40,306)   (42,816)
           
Excess (shortfall)  $5,371   $(9,555)
           
Proceeds from sale of joint venture interests  $-   $17,603 
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments, net of noncontrolling distribution of $27.9 million in 2017  $-   $44,028 

  

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, 2017 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 15, “Subsequent Events” to our interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended September 30, 2018, no material events have occurred that required recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.  See Note 15 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) 
   2018   2019   2020   2021   2022   Thereafter   Total 
Mortgage Notes Payable  $1,392   $7,367   $30,792   $15,980   $91,575   $968,988   $1,116,094 
Average Interest Rate   3.99%   4.01%   3.64%   3.96%   3.70%   3.97%   3.94%
Revolving Credit Facilities   -    -   $62,959    -    -    -   $62,959 
Average Interest Rate   -    -    4.40%   -    -    -    4.40%

 

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The fair value (in thousands) is estimated at $1,092.6 million for mortgages payable as of September 30, 2018.

 

The table above incorporates those exposures that exist as of September 30, 2018; 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 September 30, 2018, 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 in interest expense of approximately $673,000 or decrease by $1,072,000, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2018.

 

As of September 30, 2018, we had twelve interest rate caps, which are not accounted for as hedges, that we primarily use as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Our interest rate caps effectively limit our exposure to interest rate risk by providing a ceiling on the underlying variable interest rates of our tax-exempt variable rate debt.

 

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 Financial Officer, evaluated, as of September 30, 2018, 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 Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2018 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 Financial 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 September 30, 2018 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, 2017 filed with the SEC on March 13, 2018.

 

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 September 30, 2018, our total indebtedness was approximately $1,179 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, 279,922 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.

 

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.

  

Item 6.  Exhibits

 

10.1 Third Amended and Restated 2014 Equity Incentive Plan for Individuals, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 2, 2018
   
10.2 Third Amended and Restated 2014 Equity Incentive Plan for Entities, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 2, 2018
   
10.3 Tenth Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Bluerock Residential Holdings, L.P. entered into as of August 6, 2018, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2018
   
10.4 Notice of Renewal, dated August 6, 2018, of Administrative Services Agreement dated October 31, 2017, by and among Bluerock Real Estate, L.L.C., Bluerock Real Estate Holdings, LLC, Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc., Bluerock Residential Holdings, L.P., Bluerock TRS Holdings, LLC and Bluerock REIT Operator, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2018

 

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31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
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.
   
99.1 Press Release dated July 16, 2018, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 16, 2018
   
99.2 Press Release dated August 7, 2018, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 7, 2018
   
99.3 Supplemental Financial Information, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 7, 2018
   

101.1

 

The following information from the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, 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:  November 6, 2018   /s/ R. Ramin Kamfar
      R. Ramin Kamfar
      Chief Executive Officer
      (Principal Executive Officer)

 

DATE:  November 6, 2018   /s/ Christopher J. Vohs
      Christopher J. Vohs
      Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
      (Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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