CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2014 March (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)
x	Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014



o	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 001-36239

CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Maryland		20-3536671
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

5 Concourse Parkway, Suite 2325, Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA 30328

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(855) 858-9794

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files)

Yes x No o

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



Large accelerated filer	o		Accelerated filer	o

Non-accelerated filer	x	(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	o

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

Yes o No x

Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of April 30, 2014:

Class A Common Stock 15,491,110 shares

Class B-1 Common Stock 3,164,476 shares

Class B-2 Common Stock 3,164,476 shares

Class B-3 Common Stock 3,164,476 shares

FORM 10-Q

CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

	Item 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	4

		Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014 (unaudited) and December 31, 2013	5

		Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 (unaudited) and 2013 (unaudited)	6

		Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 (unaudited) and 2013 (unaudited)	7

		Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 (unaudited) and 2013 (unaudited)	8

		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 (unaudited) and 2013 (unaudited)	9

		Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	10

	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	22

	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	33

	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	33

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	34

	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	34

	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	34

	Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	34

	Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	34

	Item 5.	Other Information	34

	Item 6.	Exhibits	35

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries (“CatchMark Timber Trust,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). In addition, CatchMark Timber Trust, or the executive officers on CatchMark Timber Trust’s behalf, may from time to time make forward-looking statements in reports and other documents CatchMark Timber Trust files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") or in connection with oral statements made to the press, potential investors, or others. We intend for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the applicable safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Act and the Exchange Act. Such statements include, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies, and prospects and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as well as known and unknown risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Therefore, such statements are not intended to be a guarantee of our performance in future periods.

Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” or other similar words. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date that this report is filed with the SEC. We make no representations or warranties (express or implied) about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q, and we do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors and are based on a number of assumptions involving judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive, and market conditions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately. To the extent that our assumptions differ from actual results, our ability to meet such forward-looking statements, including our ability to generate positive cash flow from operations, make distributions to stockholders, and maintain the value of our timberland properties, may be significantly hindered. See Item 1A herein, as well as Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, for a discussion of some, although not all, of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented in our forward-looking statements.

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PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The information furnished in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows reflects all normal and recurring adjustments that are, in management’s opinion, necessary for a fair and consistent presentation of the aforementioned financial statements.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the condensed notes to CatchMark Timber Trust’s consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and with CatchMark Timber Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. CatchMark Timber Trust’s results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results expected for the full year.

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CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



	(Unaudited)
	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,188,290		$	8,613,907
Accounts receivable	1,143,907			593,546
Prepaid expenses and other assets	6,102,762			2,506,470
Deferred financing costs, less accumulated amortization of $84,292 and $9,633 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	1,423,492			1,483,547
Timber assets, at cost (Note 3):
Timber and timberlands, net	324,417,926			325,726,398
Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $928,331 and $927,451 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	28,754			29,634
Total assets	$	336,305,131		$	338,953,502

Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	2,681,181		$	3,127,857
Other liabilities	3,103,155			3,734,193
Note payable and line of credit (Note 4)	34,000,000			52,160,000
Total liabilities	39,784,336			59,022,050

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)	—			—

Stockholders’ Equity:
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value; 889,500,000 shares authorized; 15,491,110 and 13,900,382 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	154,911			139,004
Class B-1 common stock, $0.01 par value; 3,500,000 shares authorized; 3,164,476 and 3,164,483 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	31,645			31,645
Class B-2 common stock, $0.01 par value; 3,500,000 shares authorized; 3,164,476 and 3,164,483 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	31,645			31,645
Class B-3 common stock, $0.01 par value; 3,500,000 shares authorized; 3,164,476 and 3,164,483 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	31,644			31,644
Additional paid-in capital	451,839,466			432,117,205
Accumulated deficit and distributions	(155,823,173		)	(152,688,059		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	254,657			268,368
Total stockholders’ equity	296,520,795			279,931,452
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	336,305,131		$	338,953,502

See accompanying notes.

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CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS



	(Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Revenues:
Timber sales	$	8,096,855		$	6,151,762
Timberland sales	65,250			543,950
Other revenues	707,832			692,079
	8,869,937			7,387,791
Expenses:
Contract logging and hauling costs	3,746,904			3,263,470
Depletion	1,803,532			2,045,353
Cost of timberland sales	49,612			378,283
Forestry management expenses	696,438			576,704
General and administrative expenses	1,715,958			1,350,178
Land rent expense	215,168			310,146
Other operating expenses	645,386			660,572
	8,872,998			8,584,706
Operating loss	(3,061		)	(1,196,915		)

Other income (expense):
Interest income	465			1,150
Interest expense	(385,463		)	(790,495		)
Loss on interest rate swap	—			(474		)
	(384,998		)	(789,819		)
Net loss	(388,059		)	(1,986,734		)
Dividends to preferred stockholder	—			(92,134		)
Net loss available to common stockholders	$	(388,059	)	$	(2,078,868	)
Per-share information—basic and diluted:
Net loss available to common stockholders	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.16	)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding —basic and diluted	24,834,373			12,713,817

See accompanying notes.

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CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS



	(Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Net loss	$	(388,059	)	$	(1,986,734	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Market value adjustment to interest rate swap	(13,711		)	92,473
Comprehensive loss	$	(401,770	)	$	(1,894,261	)

See accompanying notes.

CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY



	Class A Common Stock					Class B Common Stock					Preferred Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Deficit and Distributions			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Shares		Amount			Shares		Amount			Shares	Amount		Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Deficit and Distributions			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balance, December 31, 2013	13,900,382		$	139,004		9,493,449		$	94,934		—	$	—	$	432,117,205		$	(152,688,059	)	$	268,368		$	279,931,452
Common stock issued pursuant to:
Initial Public Offering	1,578,947		15,789			—		—						21,299,995									21,315,784
Long-term incentive plan	11,788		118			—		—						89,129									89,247
Redemptions of common stock	(7	)	—			(21	)	—						(370		)							(370		)
Dividends to common stockholders ($0.11 per share)																	(2,747,055		)				(2,747,055		)
Stock issuance cost														(1,666,493		)							(1,666,493		)
Net loss																	(388,059		)				(388,059		)
Market value adjustment to interest rate swap																				(13,711		)	(13,711		)
Balance, March 31, 2014	15,491,110		$	154,911		9,493,428		$	94,934		—	$	—	$	451,839,466		$	(155,823,173	)	$	254,657		$	296,520,795


	Class A Common Stock					Class B Common Stock					Preferred Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Deficit and Distributions			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Shares		Amount			Shares		Amount			Shares	Amount		Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Deficit and Distributions			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balance, December 31, 2012	3,180,063		$	31,801		9,540,188		$	95,402		37,392	$	48,600,055	$	301,538,949		$	(139,491,344	)	$	(687,674	)	$	210,087,189
Forfeiture of restricted stock award	(202	)	(2		)	(606	)	(6		)				(197		)	205						—
Redemptions of common stock	(3,533	)	(35		)	(10,599	)	(106		)				(219,944		)							(220,085		)
Dividends on preferred stock												92,134		(92,134		)							—
Net loss																	(1,986,734		)				(1,986,734		)
Market value adjustment to interest rate swap																				92,473			92,473
Balance, March 31, 2013	3,176,328		$	31,764		9,528,983		$	95,290		37,392	$	48,692,189	$	301,226,674		$	(141,477,873	)	$	(595,201	)	$	207,972,843

See accompanying notes.

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CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



	(Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss	$	(388,059	)	$	(1,986,734	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depletion	1,803,532			2,045,353
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	—			(128,934		)
Other amortization	20,415			56,745
Stock-based compensation expense	82,997			—
Noncash interest expense	75,341			58,161
Basis of timberland sold	37,987			337,000
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable	(550,361		)	(100,655		)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets	529,036			189,234
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses	(446,676		)	(195,277		)
Decrease in due to affiliates	—			(581,013		)
Decrease in other liabilities	(631,720		)	(617,506		)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	532,492			(923,626		)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (excluding timberland acquisitions)	(278,106		)	(242,588		)
Timberland acquisitions	(4,347,265		)	—
Furniture and equipment	(60,000		)	—
Funds released from escrow accounts	—			184,225
Net cash used in investing activities	(4,685,371		)	(58,363		)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Financing costs paid	(14,604		)	(524		)
Repayment of note payable	(18,160,000		)	—
Issuance of common stock	21,315,784			—
Redemptions of common stock	(370		)	(217,576		)
Dividends paid on common stockholders	(2,747,055		)	—
Stock issuance costs	(1,666,493		)	—
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,272,738		)	(218,100		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(5,425,617		)	(1,200,089		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	8,613,907			11,221,092
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	3,188,290		$	10,021,003

See accompanying notes.

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CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2014 (unaudited)


1.	Organization

On September 18, 2013, Wells Timberland REIT, Inc. changed its name to CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. ("CatchMark Timber Trust"). CatchMark Timber Trust primarily engages in the ownership, management, acquisition, and disposition of timberlands located in the southeastern United States and has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for federal income tax purposes. CatchMark Timber Trust was incorporated in Maryland in 2005 and commenced operations in 2007. CatchMark Timber Trust conducts substantially all of its business through CatchMark Timber Operating Partnership, L.P. (“CatchMark Timber OP”), a Delaware limited partnership formerly known as Wells Timberland Operating Partnership, L.P. CatchMark Timber Trust is the general partner of CatchMark Timber OP, possesses full legal control and authority over its operations, and owns 99.99% of its common partnership units. CatchMark LP Holder, LLC (“CatchMark LP Holder”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CatchMark Timber Trust, is the sole limited partner of CatchMark Timber OP. In addition, CatchMark Timber TRS, Inc. (“CatchMark TRS”), a Delaware corporation formerly known as Wells Timberland TRS, Inc., was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of CatchMark Timber OP on January 1, 2006. Unless otherwise noted, references herein to CatchMark Timber Trust shall include CatchMark Timber Trust and all of its subsidiaries, including CatchMark Timber OP, and the subsidiaries of CatchMark Timber OP, including CatchMark TRS.

CatchMark Timber Trust previously operated as an externally advised REIT pursuant to an advisory agreement, as amended and restated (the "Advisory Agreement"), under which Wells Timberland Management Organization, LLC (“Wells TIMO”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Capital, Inc. (“Wells Capital”), performed certain key functions on behalf of CatchMark Timber Trust, including, among others, managing the day-to-day operations, investing capital proceeds and arranging financing. On September 18, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust and CatchMark Timber OP entered into a Master Self-Management Transition Agreement (the “Master Agreement”), along with a series of other agreements and transactions, with Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. ("Wells REF") and Wells TIMO (together with their respective affiliates, “Wells”), pursuant to which CatchMark Timber Trust began its transition to a self-managed company. On October 25, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust completed its transition to self-management. For additional details about the related agreements, please refer to Note 10 - Related Party Transactions and Agreements.

As of March 31, 2014, CatchMark Timber Trust owned approximately 247,400 acres of timberland and held long-term leasehold interests in approximately 30,000 acres of additional timberland, all of which is located on the Lower Piedmont and Upper Coastal Plains of East Central Alabama and West Central Georgia (the "Mahrt Timberland"). CatchMark Timber Trust generates recurring income and cash flow from the harvest and sale of timber, as well as from non-timber related revenue sources, such as recreational leases. CatchMark Timber Trust also periodically generates income and cash flow from the sale of timberland properties that have a higher-value use beyond growing timber, such as properties that can be sold for development, conservation, recreational or other rural purposes at prices in excess of traditional timberland values. CatchMark Timber Trust expects to realize additional long-term returns from the potential appreciation in value of its timberlands as well as from the potential biological growth of its standing timber inventory in excess of its timber harvest.

On October 24, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust effected a ten-to-one reverse stock split of its then-outstanding common stock. Also on October 24, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust redesignated all of its common stock as Class A common stock. On October 25, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust paid a stock dividend pursuant to which each outstanding share of its Class A common stock on October 24, 2013, after effectiveness of the reverse stock split, received one share of Class B-1 common stock; plus one share of Class B-2 common stock; plus one share of Class B-3 common stock. These transactions are referred to as the Recapitalization. All common stock share and per share data included in these consolidated financial statements give retroactive effect to the Recapitalization. See Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity for more information on the Recapitalization.

On September 23, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust filed a Registration Statement on Form S-11 with the SEC for a public offering of up to $172.5 million of its Class A common stock. On December 12, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust

listed its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") under the ticker symbol "CTT". CatchMark Timber Trust completed its listed public offering on December 17, 2013, issuing approximately 10.5 million shares and received gross proceeds of approximately $142.1 million (the "IPO"). After deducting underwriter discounts and commissions of $9.9 million and direct IPO costs of $1.6 million, approximately $80.2 million of the net proceeds were used to repay its outstanding loan balance, $49.0 million were used to redeem the outstanding shares of the Series A and B preferred stock held by Wells REF and the accrued but unpaid dividend.

On January 9, 2014, the underwriters for the IPO exercised their overallotment option to purchase approximately 1.6 million shares of CatchMark Timber Trust's Class A common stock in full. After deducting $1.5 million of underwriter discounts and commissions, CatchMark Timber Trust received net proceeds of $19.8 million, $18.2 million of which was used to pay down the outstanding note payable.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of CatchMark Timber Trust have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and shall include the accounts of any variable interest entity (“VIE”) in which the Company or its subsidiaries is deemed the primary beneficiary. With respect to entities that are not VIEs, CatchMark Timber Trust’s consolidated financial statements shall also include the accounts of any entity in which CatchMark Timber Trust or its subsidiaries owns a controlling financial interest and any limited partnership in which CatchMark Timber Trust or its subsidiaries owns a controlling general partnership interest. In determining whether a controlling interest exists, CatchMark Timber Trust considers, among other factors, the ownership of voting interests, protective rights, and participatory rights of the investors.

CatchMark Timber Trust owns a controlling financial interest in CatchMark Timber OP, CatchMark LP Holder and CatchMark TRS and, accordingly, includes the accounts of these entities in its consolidated financial statements. The financial statements of CatchMark Timber OP, CatchMark LP Holder and CatchMark TRS are prepared using accounting policies consistent with those used by CatchMark Timber Trust. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

For further information, refer to the audited financial statements and footnotes included in CatchMark Timber Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Fair Value Measurements

CatchMark Timber Trust estimates the fair value of its assets and liabilities (where currently required under GAAP) consistent with the provisions of the accounting standard for fair value measurements and disclosures. Under this guidance, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. While various techniques and assumptions can be used to estimate fair value depending on the nature of the asset or liability, the accounting standard for fair value measurements and disclosures provides the following fair value technique parameters and hierarchy, depending upon availability:

Level 1 — Assets or liabilities for which the identical term is traded on an active exchange, such as publicly-traded instruments or futures contracts.

Level 2 — Assets and liabilities valued based on observable market data for similar instruments.

Level 3 — Assets or liabilities for which significant valuation assumptions are not readily observable in the market. Such assets or liabilities are valued based on the best available data, some of which may be internally developed. Significant assumptions may include risk premiums that a market participant would require.

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Fair Value of Debt Instruments

CatchMark Timber Trust applied the provisions of the accounting standard for fair value measurements and disclosures in estimations of fair value of its debt instruments based on Level 2 assumptions. The fair value of the outstanding note payable was estimated based on discounted cash flow analysis using the current observable market borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements as of the measurement date. The discounted cash flow method of assessing fair value results in a general approximation of book value, and such value may never actually be realized.

Interest Rate Swaps

CatchMark Timber Trust has entered into interest rate swap contracts to mitigate its exposure to changing interest rates on variable rate debt instruments. CatchMark Timber Trust does not enter into derivative or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes; however, certain of its derivatives may not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. The fair values of interest rate swaps are recorded as either prepaid expenses and other assets or other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of the effective portion of interest rate swaps that are designated as hedges are recorded as other comprehensive income (loss), while changes in the fair value of the ineffective portion of hedges, if any, are recognized in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment are recorded as gain (loss) on interest rate swap in the consolidated statements of operations. Amounts received or paid under interest rate swaps are recorded as interest expense for contracts that qualify for hedge accounting treatment and as gain (loss) on interest rate swaps for contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment.

CatchMark Timber Trust applied the provisions of the accounting standard for fair value measurements and disclosures in recording its interest rate swaps at fair value. The fair values of interest rate swaps, classified under Level 2, were determined using a third-party proprietary model that is based on prevailing market data for contracts with matching durations, current and anticipated London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") information, consideration of CatchMark Timber Trust's credit standing, credit risk of counterparties, and reasonable estimates about relevant future market conditions.

The following table presents information about CatchMark Timber Trust’s interest rate swap measured at fair value as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:



		Estimated Fair Value as of
Instrument Type	Balance Sheet Classification	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swap contract	Prepaid expenses and other assets	$	254,657	$	268,368

For additional information about CatchMark Timber Trust's interest rate swaps, see Note 5 –Interest Rate Swap Agreement.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share available to common stockholders is calculated as net income (loss) available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Weighted-average number of common shares information presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations is retroactively adjusted for all periods presented to reflect the impact of the Recapitalization. Net income (loss) available to common stockholders is calculated as net income (loss) less dividends payable to or accumulated to preferred stockholders. Diluted earnings (loss) per share available to common stockholders equals basic earnings per share available to common stockholders, adjusted to reflect the dilution that would occur if all outstanding securities convertible into common shares or contracts to issue common shares were converted or exercised and the related proceeds are then used to repurchase common shares. Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were the same for all periods presented as the dilutive effect of outstanding securities was immaterial.

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Income Taxes

CatchMark Timber Trust has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and has operated as such beginning with its taxable year ended December 31, 2009. To qualify to be taxed as a REIT, CatchMark Timber Trust must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of its ordinary taxable income to its stockholders. As a REIT, CatchMark Timber Trust generally is not subject to federal income tax on taxable income it distributes to stockholders. CatchMark Timber Trust is subject to certain state and local taxes related to the operations of timberland properties in certain locations, which have been provided for in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. CatchMark Timber Trust records interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

CatchMark Timber Trust has elected to treat CatchMark Timber Trust TRS as a taxable REIT subsidiary. CatchMark Timber Trust may perform certain non-customary services, including real estate or non-real-estate related services, through CatchMark Timber Trust TRS. Earnings from services performed through CatchMark Timber Trust TRS are subject to federal and state income taxes irrespective of the dividends paid deduction available to REITs for federal income tax purposes. In addition, for CatchMark Timber Trust to continue to qualify to be taxed as a REIT, CatchMark Timber Trust’s investment in CatchMark Timber Trust TRS may not exceed 25% of the value of the total assets of CatchMark Timber Trust.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities based on the enacted rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. Deferred tax expense or benefit is recognized in the financial statements according to the changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities between years. Valuation allowances are established to reduce deferred tax assets when it becomes more likely than not that such assets, or portions thereof, will not be realized.

No provision for federal income taxes has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, other than the provision relating to CatchMark Timber Trust TRS, as CatchMark Timber Trust did not generate taxable income for the periods presented.

Reclassification

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period's financial statement presentation. The reclassification relates to including advisor fees and expense reimbursements payable to Wells TIMO as presented in the previous period in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2013, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-11, Income Taxes: Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists ("ASU 2013-11"). ASU 2013-11 requires an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date or not intended to be used to settle any additional income taxes that would result in the dis-allowance of a tax position in which case the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. ASU 2013-11 became effective for CatchMark Timber Trust for the period beginning on January 1, 2014. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 did not have a material impact on CatchMark Timber Trust's financial statements or disclosures.


3.	Timber Assets

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, timber and timberlands consisted of the following, respectively:

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	As of March 31, 2014
	Gross		Accumulated Depletion or Amortization		Net
Timber	$	141,803,911	$	1,803,532	$	140,000,379
Timberlands	184,177,425		—		184,177,425
Mainline roads	498,237		258,115		240,122
Timber and timberlands	$	326,479,573	$	2,061,647	$	324,417,926



	As of December 31, 2013
	Gross		Accumulated Depletion or Amortization		Net
Timber	$	149,859,173	$	8,505,024	$	141,354,149
Timberlands	184,114,333		—		184,114,333
Mainline roads	498,237		240,321		257,916
Timber and timberlands	$	334,471,743	$	8,745,345	$	325,726,398

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust acquired a fee simple interest in 203 acres of timberland located in Talbot county, Georgia, for approximately $0.2 million, excluding closing costs. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust sold approximately 29 acres and 253 acres of timberland, respectively, for approximately $0.07 million and $0.5 million, respectively. CatchMark Timber Trust’s cost basis in the timberland sold was approximately $0.04 million and $0.3 million, respectively.


4.	Note Payable and Line of Credit

On December 19, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust entered into a third amended and restated credit agreement with a syndicate of banks with CoBank, ACB (“CoBank”) serving as the administrative agent (the "Amended CoBank Loan"). The Amended CoBank Loan amends and restates in its entirety the existing senior credit agreement dated as of September 28, 2012.

The Amended CoBank Loan provides for borrowing under credit facilities consisting of:


•	a $15.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”),


•	a $150.0 million multi-draw term credit facility (the “Multi-Draw Term Facility”), and


•	the remaining amount outstanding under the original CoBank term loan (the “Term Loan Facility”, and together with the Revolving Credit Facility and the Multi-Draw Term Facility, the “New Credit Facilities”), which was $52.2 million.

The Amended CoBank Loan provides that the New Credit Facilities may be increased, upon the agreement of lenders willing to increase their loans, by up to $75.0 million, consisting of up to a $10.0 million increase in the Revolving Credit Facility and the remainder available for incremental term loans.

Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility may be used for working capital, to support letters of credit and other general corporate purposes, but may not be used for timber acquisitions. The Revolving Credit Facility will bear interest at an adjustable rate equal to a base rate plus between 0.50% and 1.75% or one-month LIBOR rate plus between 1.50%

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and 2.75%, in each case depending on CatchMark Timber Trust's loan-to-collateral-value ratio (the "LTV Ratio") and will terminate and all amounts under the facility will be due and payable on December 19, 2018.

The Multi-Draw Credit Facility may be drawn upon up to five times during the period beginning on December 19, 2013 through December 19, 2016 and may be used to finance domestic timber acquisitions and associated expenses. Amounts repaid under the Multi-Draw Credit Facility may be re-borrowed prior to the third anniversary of the closing date. The Multi-Draw Facility will bear interest at an adjustable rate equal to a base rate plus between 0.75% and 2.00% or a LIBOR rate plus between 1.75% and 3.00%, in each case depending on the LTV Ratio, and will terminate and all amounts under the facility will be due and payable on December 19, 2020. The Multi-Draw Credit Facility is interest only until the maturity date; however, if the CatchMark Timber Trust’s LTV Ratio is equal to or in excess of 35%, then principal payments will be required to be made beginning on December 31, 2016 at a per annum rate of 7.50% of the principal amount outstanding under the Multi-Draw Credit Facility.

The Term Loan Facility will bear interest at an adjustable rate equal to a base rate plus between 0.50% and 1.75% or a LIBOR rate plus between 1.50% and 2.75%, in each case depending on the CatchMark Timber Trust’s LTV Ratio, and will terminate and all amounts under the facility will be due and payable on December 19, 2018.

The Amended CoBank Loan is secured by a first mortgage in the CatchMark Timber Trust's timberlands, a first priority security interest in all bank accounts held by CatchMark Timber Trust, and a first priority security interest on all other assets of CatchMark Timber Trust. In addition, CatchMark Timber Trust’ obligations under the Amended CoBank Loan are guaranteed by its subsidiaries.

The Amended CoBank Loan contains, among others, the following financial covenants:


•	limits the LTV Ratio to 45% at the end of each fiscal quarter and upon the sale or acquisition of any property;


•	requires a minimum liquidity balance of $10.0 million until the date that CatchMark Timber Trust has achieved a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.05:1.00; after such date CatchMark Timber Trust must maintain a fixed coverage charge ratio of not less than 1.05:1.00.

CatchMark Timber Trust was in compliance with the financial covenants of the Amended CoBank Loan as of March 31, 2014.

On January 9, 2014, CatchMark Timber Trust paid down the Amended CoBank Loan by $18.2 million using proceeds from the IPO. As of March 31, 2014, the outstanding balance of the Amended CoBank Loan was $34.0 million, all of which was outstanding under the Term Loan Facility.

Interest Paid and Fair Value of Outstanding Debt

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust made interest payments of approximately $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively, on its borrowings:

As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, the weighted-average interest rate on these borrowings, after consideration of an interest rate swap (see Note 5 – Interest Rate Swap Agreement), was 2.39% and 2.63%, respectively. As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, the fair value of CatchMark Timber Trust's outstanding debt approximated its book value. The fair value was estimated based on discounted cash flow analysis using the current market borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements as of the measurement dates.

5. Interest Rate Swap Agreement

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, CatchMark Timber Trust used one interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $33.0 million to hedge its exposure to changing interest rates on its variable rate debt (the “Rabobank Forward Swap”). The Rabobank Forward Swap became effective on March 28, 2013 and matures on September 30, 2017. Under the terms of the Rabobank Forward Swap, CatchMark Timber Trust pays interest at a fixed

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rate of 0.9075% per annum to Rabobank and receives one-month LIBOR-based interest payments from Rabobank. The Rabobank Forward Swap qualifies for hedge accounting treatment.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, CatchMark Timber Trust recognized a change in fair value of the Rabobank Forward Swap of approximately $0.01 million as other comprehensive income. There was no hedge ineffectiveness on the Rabobank Forward Swap required to be recognized in current earnings. Net payments of approximately $0.06 million made under the Rabobank Forward Swap by CatchMark Timber Trust during the three months ended March 31, 2014 was recorded as interest expense.

6. Commitments and Contingencies

MeadWestvaco Timber Agreements

In connection with the acquisition of its timberlands, CatchMark Timber Trust entered into a fiber supply agreement and a master stumpage agreement (collectively, the “Timber Agreements”) with a wholly owned subsidiary of MeadWestvaco Corporation (“MeadWestvaco”). The fiber supply agreement provides that MeadWestvaco will purchase specified tonnage of timber from CatchMark TRS at specified prices per ton, depending upon the type of timber. The fiber supply agreement is subject to quarterly market pricing adjustments based on an index published by Timber Mart-South, a quarterly trade publication that reports raw forest product prices in 11 southern states. The master stumpage agreement provides that CatchMark Timber Trust will sell specified amounts of timber and make available certain portions of its timberlands to CatchMark TRS for harvesting. The initial term of the Timber Agreements is October 9, 2007 through December 31, 2032, subject to extension and early termination provisions. The Timber Agreements ensure a long-term source of supply of wood fiber products for MeadWestvaco in order to meet its paperboard and lumber production requirements at specified mills and provide CatchMark Timber Trust with a reliable customer for the wood products from its timberlands.

FRC Timberland Operating Agreement

CatchMark Timber Trust is party to a timberland operating agreement with Forest Resource Consultants, Inc. (“FRC”). Pursuant to the terms of the timberland operating agreement, FRC manages and operates CatchMark Timber Trust's timberlands and related timber operations, including ensuring delivery of timber to MeadWestvaco in compliance with the Timber Agreements. In consideration for rendering the services described in the timberland operating agreement, CatchMark Timber Trust pays FRC (i) a monthly management fee based on the actual acreage FRC manages, which is payable monthly in advance, and (ii) an incentive fee based on net revenues generated by the timberlands. The incentive fee is payable annually in arrears. The timberland operating agreement, as amended, is effective through December 31, 2014, with the option to extend for one-year periods and may be terminated by either party with mutual consent or by CatchMark Timber Trust with or without cause upon providing 120 days’ prior written notice.

Litigation

From time to time, CatchMark Timber Trust may be a party to legal proceedings, claims, and administrative proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any reasonably possible loss relating to these matters using the latest information available. CatchMark Timber Trust records a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, CatchMark Timber Trust accrues the best estimate within the range. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, CatchMark Timber Trust accrues the minimum amount within the range. If an unfavorable outcome is probable but the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, CatchMark Timber Trust discloses the nature of the litigation and indicates that an estimate of the loss or range of loss cannot be made. If an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and the estimated loss is material, CatchMark Timber Trust discloses the nature and estimate of the possible loss of the litigation. CatchMark Timber Trust does not disclose information with respect to litigation where an unfavorable outcome is considered to be remote.

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CatchMark Timber Trust is not currently involved in any legal proceedings of which the outcome is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the results of operations or financial condition of CatchMark Timber Trust. CatchMark Timber Trust is not aware of any legal proceedings contemplated by governmental authorities.

7. Stockholders' Equity

Under CatchMark Timber Trust's charter, it has authority to issue a total of 1 billion shares of capital stock. Of the total shares authorized, 900 million shares are designated as common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share, 100 million shares are designated as preferred stock.

Common Stock - Recapitalization and IPO

On October 24, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust effectuated a ten-to-one reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). Immediately following the Reverse Stock Split, CatchMark Timber Trust re-designated all of its then-authorized common stock as "Class A Common Stock". A stock dividend was declared and paid on October 25, 2013 (the “Stock Dividend” and, together with the Reverse Stock Split, the “Recapitalization”) pursuant to which each share of common stock outstanding as of October 24, 2013, following the Reverse Stock Split, received:

•one share of Class B-1 common stock; plus

•one share of Class B-2 common stock; plus

•one share of Class B-3 common stock.

Any fractional shares of Class A common stock outstanding after the reverse stock split also received an equivalent fractional share of Class B-1, Class B-2 and Class B-3 common stock, which was then immediately converted into Class A common stock. The Recapitalization was effective upon filing amendments to CatchMark Timber Trust's charter with State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on October 24, 2013. CatchMark Timber Trust refers to Class B-1 common stock, Class B-2 common stock, and Class B-3 common stock collectively as “Class B common stock,” and Class A and Class B common stock collectively as “common stock.”

On December 12, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust listed its Class A common stock on NYSE (the "Listing"). CatchMark Timber Trust completed the IPO on December 17, 2013, issuing approximately 10.5 million shares of its Class A common stock.

CatchMark Timber Trust's Class B common stock is identical to its Class A common stock except that (1) CatchMark Timber Trust does not intend to list its Class B common stock on a national securities exchange and (2) shares of Class B common stock will convert automatically into shares of Class A common stock, pursuant to provisions of CatchMark Timber Trust's charter, on the following schedule:

•June 12, 2014, in the case of the Class B-1 common stock;

•December 12, 2014, in the case of the Class B-2 common stock; and

•June 12, 2015, in the case of the Class B-3 common stock.

The board of directors has the authority to accelerate the conversion of the Class B-2 shares and the Class B-3 shares to dates not earlier than nine months and twelve months, respectively, following the listing with the consent of the underwriter of the IPO. On the eighteen-month anniversary of the listing, all shares of the Class B common stock will have converted into the Class A common stock.

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under the charter. After the Recapitalization, of the total shares of common stock authorized, 889.5 million shares are designated as Class A common stock, 3.5 million are designated as Class B-1 common stock, 3.5 million are designated as Class B-2 common stock, and 3.5 million are designated as Class B-3 common stock. All classes of CatchMark Timber Trust's common stock have a par value of $0.01 per share.

On October 23, 2013, immediately prior to the Reverse Stock Split, approximately 31.7 million shares of CatchMark Timber Trust's common stock were outstanding. As of October 25, 2013, in aggregate after the Recapitalization, approximately 12.7 million shares of Class A and Class B common stock were outstanding. Of this amount, approximately 3.2 million shares were Class A common stock (representing 25% of total outstanding common stock) and approximately 9.5 million shares were Class B common stock (representing 75% of our total outstanding common stock).

The Recapitalization was effected on a pro rata basis with respect to all stockholders. Accordingly, it did not affect any stockholder’s proportionate ownership of CatchMark Timber Trust's outstanding shares.

On January 9, 2014, the underwriters for the IPO exercised their overallotment option to purchase approximately 1.6 million shares of CatchMark Timber Trust's Class A common stock in full. After deducting approximately $1.5 million of underwriter discounts and commissions, CatchMark Timber Trust received net proceeds of approximately $19.8 million, $18.2 million of which was used to pay down the outstanding note payable.

Share Redemption Plan

Prior to its termination on October 31, 2013, the SRP allowed stockholders who hold their shares for more than one year to sell their shares back to CatchMark Timber Trust, subject to certain limitations and penalties. Since no proceeds had been received from the sale of shares through DRP, the SRP was funded by a monthly, non-cumulative reserve of $150,000 set aside by the board of directors for redemptions in connection with death, qualifying disability, or qualification for federal assistance for confinement to a long-term care facility (“Qualified Special Redemptions”). CatchMark Timber Trust did not redeem any shares under the SRP other than Qualified Special Redemptions. Qualified Special Redemptions did not require a one-year holding period.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, 35,327 shares of common stock were redeemed pursuant to the SRP for approximately $0.2 million. The price paid for these shares equaled $6.23 per share, representing 95% of the estimated per-share value of CatchMark Timber Trust's common stock as of September 30, 2012.

The SRP was terminated as of October 31, 2013.

8. Stock Based Compensation

Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan

On October 24, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust’s board of directors approved the Amended and Restated 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”), effective on October 25, 2013, to (i) increase the number of shares of common stock available for issuance thereunder to 1,150,000 shares of Class A common stock and 50,000 shares of each of the Class B-1, Class B-2 and Class B-3 common stock, (ii) extend the term of the LTIP to October 25, 2023, (iii) incorporate into the plan document previously-approved, stand-alone amendments, and (iv) make certain additional ministerial changes.

Equity Compensation for Independent Directors

Below is a summary of independent director's equity compensation arrangements under the LTIP:

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•	From November 13, 2009 to January 1, 2014, each independent director received a grant of 1,000 shares of restricted stock upon his initial appointment to the board. Upon each subsequent re-election to the board, each independent director received a subsequent grant of 400 shares of restricted stock.

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Effective January 1, 2014, each independent directors receives, on the third business day following the date on which CatchMark Timber Trust files its annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC, a number of restricted shares having a value of $30,000 on the grant date. The number of restricted shares granted to each independent director will be determined by dividing $30,000 by the fair market value per share of CatchMark Timber Trust's common stock on the grant date.

The restricted shares vest in thirds on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant, subject to the independent director’s continued service on the board on each such date, or on the earlier occurrence of a change in control of our company or the independent director’s death, disability or termination with cause.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, 10,875 shares of restricted stock were granted to the independent directors. As of March 31, 2014, CatchMark Timber Trust had granted 20,475 shares of restricted stock to the independent directors, 3,467 shares of which had vested and 1,467 shares of which were forfeited upon the resignation of two independent directors.

9. Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Activities

Outlined below are significant noncash investing and financing transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively:



	2014			2013
Dividends accrued on preferred stock	$	—		$	92,134
Forfeiture of restricted stock award	$	—		$	205
Market value adjustment to interest rate swap that qualifies for hedge accounting treatment	$	(13,711	)	$	92,473
Accrued redemption of common stock	$	—		$	2,509


10.	Related-Party Transactions and Agreements

Advisory Agreement with Wells TIMO

Prior to its transition to self-management on October 25, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust was externally advised by Wells TIMO pursuant to an Advisory Agreement, where Wells TIMO performed certain key functions on behalf of CatchMark Timber Trust, including, among others, management of day-to-day operations and investment of capital proceeds. The Advisory Agreement terminated on October 25, 2013.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust incurred approximately $0.7 million of advisor fees and expense reimbursements payable to Wells TIMO, which was included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Master Self-Management Transition Agreement and Termination of Advisory Agreement

On September 18, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust, CatchMark Timber OP, Wells REF and Wells TIMO entered into the Master Agreement, which sets forth the framework for CatchMark Timber Trust’s separation from Wells and its transition to self-management. On October 24, 2013, the parties entered into the Master Agreement Amendment and terminated the Advisory Agreement effective October 25, 2013.

Pursuant to the Master Agreement, Wells agreed to facilitate and support CatchMark Timber Trust’s efforts to hire up to eight employees of Wells identified by CatchMark Timber Trust who, as of the date of the Master Agreement,

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performed substantial services for CatchMark Timber Trust pursuant to the Advisory Agreement (collectively, the “Targeted Personnel”). On October 25, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust hired the Targeted Personnel selected by CatchMark Timber Trust with such compensation and benefits as determined by CatchMark Timber Trust.

Upon the termination of the Advisory Agreement, the special limited partnership units held by Wells TIMO in CatchMark Timber OP were automatically redeemed by CatchMark Timber OP, and Wells TIMO was not entitled to any consideration in connection with such redemption. On October 25, 2013, CatchMark LP Holder purchased all of Wells TIMO’s common limited partnership units in CatchMark Timber OP for an aggregate purchase price of $1,312. For further information on the special limited partnership units, refer to the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in CatchMark Timber Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Transition Services Agreement

Pursuant to the Master Agreement, CatchMark Timber Trust and Wells REF entered into a Transition Services Agreement (the “TSA”) on October 25, 2013, pursuant to which Wells REF and its affiliates will provide certain consulting, support, and transitional services to CatchMark Timber Trust at the direction of CatchMark Timber Trust in order to facilitate CatchMark Timber Trust’s successful transition to self-management.

In exchange for the services provided by Wells REF under the TSA, CatchMark Timber Trust or CatchMark Timber OP pays Wells REF a monthly consulting fee of $22,875 (the “Consulting Fee”). In addition to the Consulting Fee, CatchMark Timber Trust or CatchMark Timber OP pays directly or reimburse Wells REF for any third-party expenses paid or incurred by Wells REF and its affiliates on CatchMark Timber Trust’s behalf or CatchMark Timber OP behalf in connection with the services provided pursuant to the TSA; provided, however, that (1) Wells REF will obtain written approval from CatchMark Timber Trust or CatchMark Timber OP prior to incurring any third-party expenses for the account of, or reimbursable by, CatchMark Timber Trust or CatchMark Timber OP and (2) CatchMark Timber Trust is not required to reimburse Wells REF for any administrative service expenses, including Wells REF’s overhead, personnel costs, and costs of goods used in the performance of services under the TSA.

The TSA will remain in effect until June 30, 2014 unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the terms of the TSA. The TSA may be terminated (1) immediately by CatchMark Timber Trust or Wells REF for causes, as defined in the TSA, or (2) by CatchMark Timber Trust or Wells REF upon 60 days’ written notice for any reason. Following the termination of the TSA, Wells REF will not be entitled to continue to receive the Consulting Fee; provided, however, that (1) Wells REF will be entitled to receive from CatchMark Timber Trust within 30 days after the termination date all unpaid reimbursements of expenses and all earned but unpaid Consulting Fees payable to Wells REF prior to the termination date, and (2) if CatchMark Timber Trust terminates the TSA without cause prior to June 30, 2014, Wells REF will be entitled to receive the Consulting Fee through June 30, 2014.

Sublease Agreement

Pursuant to the Master Agreement, Wells REF and CatchMark Timber OP entered into the Sublease Agreement (the "Sublease") on October 25, 2013, pursuant to which CatchMark Timber OP sublet from Wells REF a portion of the office space used and occupied by Wells REF. The term of the Sublease commenced on October 25, 2013 and terminated on March 31, 2014. CatchMark Timber OP paid Wells REF a monthly rent of $5,961 pursuant to the Sublease, while no rent was payable for October, November and December 2013.

Indemnification Agreements

On September 18, 2013, CatchMark Timber Trust entered into indemnification agreements, effective as of September 18, 2013, with each of CatchMark Timber Trust’s then-current directors and executive officers and Jerry Barag and John F. Rasor (collectively, the “Indemnitees”). Pursuant to the indemnification agreements, CatchMark Timber Trust will indemnify each Indemnitee to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law against any judgments, damages,

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liabilities, losses or expenses incurred by such Indemnitee by reason of such Indemnitee's status as a present or former director, officer, employee or agent of CatchMark Timber Trust.

Related-Party Costs

Pursuant to the terms of the agreements described above, CatchMark Timber Trust incurred the following related-party costs for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively:



	2014		2013
Advisor fees and expense reimbursements	$	—	$	745,242
Consulting fees	68,625		—
Office rent	17,883		—
Total	$	86,508	$	745,242

All the related-party costs were included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.


11.	Subsequent Events

On April 11, 2014, CatchMark Timber Trust completed its purchase of approximately 36,300 acres of timberland located in Southeast Georgia and East Texas, known as the Waycross-Panola Properties, for approximately $74.0 million, exclusive of closing costs. Including the Waycross-Panola Properties, CatchMark Timber Trust owns interests in approximately 313,700 acres of timberlands in Georgia, Alabama, and Texas; 283,700 acres of which are held in fee-simple interests and 30,000 acres are held in leasehold interests.

Also on April 11, 2014, CatchMark Timber Trust borrowed $76.0 million under its Multi-Draw Term Facility to fund the acquisition of the Waycross-Panola Properties and associated expenses.

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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 our accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. See also “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” preceding Part I, as well as our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Overview

We primarily engage in the ownership, management, acquisition, and disposition of timberland properties located in the United States. As of March 31, 2014, we owned interests in approximately 277,400 acres of timberland within an attractive and competitive fiber basket encompassing a numerous and diverse group of pulp, paper and wood products manufacturing facilities. We believe that our timberlands are high-quality industrial forestlands that have been intensively managed for sustainable commercial timber production. As of December 31, 2013, our timberlands contained acreage consisted of approximately 73% pine stands and approximately 27% hardwood stands, and our timber inventory consisted of approximately 10.4 million tons of merchantable timber inventory, including approximately 6.1 million tons of pulpwood, 2.3 million tons of chip-n-saw, and 2.0 million tons of sawtimber.

We generate recurring income and cash flow from the harvest and sale of timber, as well as from non-timber related revenue sources, such as recreational leases. When and where we believe it is appropriate, we also periodically generate income and cash flow from the sale of higher-and-better use ("HBU") timberland. We also expect to realize additional long-term returns from the potential appreciation in value of our timberlands as well as from the potential biological growth of our standing timber inventory in excess of our timber harvest. A substantial portion of our timber sales are derived from the Timber Agreements under which we sell specified amounts of timber to MeadWestvaco subject to market pricing adjustments. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 , approximately 35% of our net timber sales revenue was derived from the Timber Agreements. See Note 6 of our accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the material terms of the Timber Agreements.

From our inception through October 24, 2013, we operated as an externally advised REIT pursuant to an advisory agreement under which Wells TIMO, a subsidiary of Wells REF, performed certain key functions on our behalf, including, among others, the investment of capital proceeds and management of our day-to-day operations. On October 25, 2013, we terminated the advisory agreement and became self-managed. Contemporaneous with this transaction, we entered into a transition service agreement with Wells REF through June 30, 2014. For additional details, please refer to Note 10 – Related-Party Transactions and Agreements of our accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Since our inception in 2005, we have completed two continuous non-listed domestic public offerings and one offering to non-U.S. persons. These offerings raised approximately $307.2 million in total offering proceeds. After deducting offering costs and other expenses of approximately $26.1 million and funding common stock redemptions of approximately $2.6 million under the SRP, net offering proceeds of approximately $278.1 million were used to partially fund the acquisition of timberlands, service acquisition-related debt, redeem shares of our preferred stock, and fund accrued dividends on redeemed shares of preferred stock.

On October 24, 2013, we effectuated a ten-to-one reverse stock split of our outstanding common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). Immediately following the Reverse Stock Split, we redesignated all of the then-authorized common stock as "Class A Common Stock." A stock dividend was declared and paid on October 25, 2013 (the “Stock Dividend” and, together with the Reverse Stock Split, the “Recapitalization”) pursuant to which each share of common stock outstanding as of October 24, 2013, following the Reverse Stock Split, received:

•one share of Class B-1 common stock; plus

•one share of Class B-2 common stock; plus

•one share of Class B-3 common stock.

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Our Class B common stock is identical to our Class A common stock except that (1) we do not intend to list our Class B common stock on a national securities exchange and (2) shares of our Class B common stock will convert automatically into shares of our Class A common stock, pursuant to provisions of our charter, on the following schedule:

•June 12, 2014, in the case of the Class B-1 common stock;

•December 12, 2014, in the case of the Class B-2 common stock; and

•June 12, 2015, in the case of the Class B-3 common stock.

Our board of directors has the authority to accelerate the conversion of the Class B-2 shares and the Class B-3 shares to dates not earlier than nine months and 12 months, respectively, following the listing with the consent of the underwriter for our first listed public offering. On the 18-month anniversary of the listing, all shares of the Class B common stock will have converted into the Class A common stock.

The combined effect of the ten-to-one reverse stock split and the stock dividend is equivalent to a 2.5-to-one reverse stock split. The Recapitalization also had the effect of decreasing the total number of outstanding shares of our common stock, but did not change the number of shares of common stock that are authorized for issuance under our charter. The Recapitalization was effected on a pro rata basis with respect to all of our stockholders. Accordingly, it did not affect any stockholder’s proportionate ownership of our outstanding shares. We cashed out the fractional shares of Class A common stock for $13.50 per share on December 12, 2013.

On December 12, 2013, we listed our Class A common stock on the NYSE under the symbol "CTT". We completed our first listed public offering on December 17, 2013, issuing approximately 10.5 million shares and received gross proceeds of approximately $142.1 million. After deducting underwriter discounts and commissions of $9.9 million and direct IPO costs of $1.6 million, approximately $80.2 million of the net proceeds were used to repay outstanding balance under our CoBank term loan, and $49.0 million were used to redeem the shares of our preferred stock held by Wells REF and the accrued but unpaid dividends.

On January 9, 2014, the underwriters for our first listed public offering exercised their overallotment option to purchase 1.6 million shares of our Class A common stock in full. After deducting $1.5 million of underwriter discounts and commissions, we received net proceeds of $19.8 million, $18.2 million of which was used to pay down the outstanding CoBank loan.

We have implemented a revised business strategy that includes (1) increasing our annual harvest volume based on a sustainable harvest plan in order to support a distribution to our stockholders and (2) establishing annual HBU sales targets to monetize approximately 1% to 2% of our fee timberland acreage on an annual basis pursuant to our land sales program. We expect that a significant portion of any increased harvest volume will likely be sold to MeadWestvaco pursuant to the timber agreements, although we will also market and sell a portion of any increased volume to other third-party timber purchasers. Given the large number of forest products manufacturing facilities within a serviceable distance of our timberlands, our existing customer relationships and generally improving conditions in our end-markets, we believe that demand for our timber products will be sufficient to support our increased harvest volume. However, MeadWestvaco is not obligated to purchase additional volume under the timber agreements, and there can be no assurance that MeadWestvaco or other customers will purchase additional timber to support our revised business strategy. In addition, our actual harvest volume and product mix may vary from year-to-year significantly from our projected volume and mix levels, as we may revise our harvest plan or we may opt to defer or accelerate harvest based on market conditions. Furthermore, our actual HBU sales may vary from our targets and we may not ultimately be successful in generating attractive land sales at these levels.

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Our operating strategy entails funding expenditures related to the recurring operations of the Mahrt Timberland, including interest on outstanding indebtedness and certain capital expenditures (excluding timberland acquisitions), with operating cash flows; assessing the amount of operating cash flows that will be required for additional timberland acquisitions; and distributing residual operating cash flows, if any, to our stockholders. Our most significant risks and challenges include our ability to access a sufficient amount of capital that will allow us to repay or refinance our outstanding debt facility and to further grow and diversify our portfolio of timber assets.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

On December 19, 2013, we entered into the Amended CoBank Loan, which amended and restated the existing CoBank loan agreement in its entirety.

The Amended CoBank Loan provides for borrowing under credit facilities consisting of:


•	a $15.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”),


•	a $150.0 million multi-draw term credit facility (the “Multi-Draw Term Facility”), and


•	the remaining amount outstanding under the CoBank Term Loan (the “Term Loan Facility”, and together with the Revolving Credit Facility and the Multi-Draw Term Facility, the “New Credit Facilities”), which was $52.2 million.

The Multi-Draw Term Facility may be drawn upon up to five times during the period beginning on December 19, 2013 through December 19, 2016 and may be used to finance domestic timber acquisitions and associated expenses. Amounts repaid under the Multi-Draw Term Facility may be re-borrowed prior to the third anniversary of the closing date. The Multi-Draw Term Facility will bear interest at an adjustable rate equal to a base rate plus between 0.75% and 2.00% or a LIBOR rate plus between 1.75% and 3.00%, in each case depending on the LTV Ratio, and will terminate and all amounts under the facility will be due and payable on December 19, 2020. The Multi-Draw Term Facility is interest only until the maturity date; however, if the LTV Ratio is equal to or in excess of 35%, then principal payments will be required to be made beginning on December 31, 2016 at a per annum rate of 7.5% of the principal amount outstanding under the Multi-Draw Term Facility.

The Term Loan Facility bears interest at an adjustable rate equal to a base rate plus between 0.50% and 1.75% or a LIBOR rate plus between 1.50% and 2.75%, in each case depending on the LTV Ratio, and will terminate and all amounts under the facility will be due and payable on December 19, 2018.

The Amended CoBank Loan is secured by a first mortgage in our timberlands, a first priority security interest in all bank accounts held by us and a first priority security interest on all our other assets. In addition, our obligations under the Amended CoBank Loan are guaranteed by its subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2014, the outstanding balance of the Amended CoBank Loan was $34.0 million, all of which was outstanding under the Term Loan Facility.

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distribution to stockholders and the level of discretionary distributions declared will depend primarily upon the amount of cash generated from our operating activities, our determination of funding needs for near-term capital and debt service requirements, and our expectations of future cash flows.

Short-Term Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was approximately $0.5 million, which consisted of net cash receipts from timber and timberland sales and recreational leases in excess of payments for operating expenses, general and administrative expenses, forestry management fees, and interest expense. Net cash provided by operating activities increased by approximately $1.5 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013, driven by an increase in net cash receipts from timber sales.

For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we used approximately $0.3 million in reforestation and building roads and $4.3 million in timberland acquisitions, which was primarily comprised of a $3.7 million of earnest money deposit associated with the acquisition of the Waycross-Panola Properties.

Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was approximately $1.3 million and primarily represented inflows from the issuance of common stock and outflows of funds used to pay down the outstanding note payable, fund dividend to common stockholders, and fund stock issuance cost.

We believe that we have access to adequate liquidity and capital resources, including cash flow generated from operations, cash on-hand, and borrowing capacity, necessary to meet our current and future obligations that become due over the next 12 months.

The Amended CoBank Loan contains, among others, the following financial covenants:


•	limits the LTV Ratio to 45% at the end of each fiscal quarter and upon the sale or acquisition of any property;


•	requires a minimum liquidity balance of $10.0 million until the date that we have achieved a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.05:1; after such date we must maintain a fixed coverage charge ratio of not less than 1.05:1.

We were in compliance with the financial covenants of the Amended CoBank Loan as of March 31, 2014.

Long-Term Liquidity and Capital Resources

Over the long-term, we expect our primary sources of capital to include net cash flows from operations, including proceeds from strategic property sales, proceeds from secured or unsecured financings from banks and other lenders, and public offerings of our common stock. Our principal demands for capital include operating expenses, interest expense on any outstanding indebtedness, certain capital expenditures (other than timberland acquisitions), repayment of debt, timberland acquisitions, and stockholder distributions.

In determining how to allocate cash resources in the future, we will initially consider the source of the cash. We anticipate using a portion of cash generated from operations, after payments of periodic operating expenses and interest expense, to fund certain capital expenditures required for our timberlands. Any remaining cash generated from operations may be used to partially fund timberland acquisitions, and pay distributions to stockholders. Therefore, to the extent that cash flows from operations are lower, timberland acquisitions and stockholder distributions are anticipated to be lower as well. Proceeds from future equity offerings and debt financings may be used to acquire timberlands, fund capital expenditures, and pay down existing and future borrowings.

Our bylaws preclude us from incurring debt in excess of 200% of our net assets. As of March 31, 2014, our debt-to-net-assets ratio, defined as our total debt as a percentage of our total gross assets (other than intangibles) less total liabilities, was approximately 9%. Our debt-to-net-assets ratio will vary based on our level of current and future borrowings, which will depend on the level of net cash flows from operations, our acquisition activities, and proceeds

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raised from public offerings of our common stock. Before additional borrowings and equity issuances, principal payments, and timberland acquisitions or dispositions, we expect our debt-to-net-assets ratio to remain relatively stable in the near future.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

As of March 31, 2014, our contractual obligations are as follows:



	Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations	Total		2014		2015-2016		2017-2018		Thereafter
Debt obligations	$	34,000,000	$	—	$	—	$	34,000,000	$	—
Estimated interest on debt obligations ⁽¹⁾	3,779,765		608,306		1,622,150		1,549,309		—
Operating lease obligations ⁽²⁾	5,483,381		618,868		1,341,763		1,314,250		2,208,500
Other liabilities⁽³⁾	874,300		129,288		237,078		200,371		307,563
Total	$	44,137,446	$	1,356,462	$	3,200,991	$	37,063,930	$	2,516,063


⁽¹⁾	Amounts include impact of an interest rate swap. See Note 5 – Interest Rate Swaps of our accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.


⁽²⁾	Includes payment obligation on approximately 7,330 acres that are subleased to a third party.


⁽³⁾	Represents net present value of future payments to satisfy a liability assumed upon a timberland acquisition.

Results of Operations

Overview

Our results of operations are materially impacted by the fluctuating nature of timber prices, changes in the levels and composition of our harvest volumes, the level of timberland sales, changes to associated depletion rates, and varying interest expense based on the amount and cost of outstanding borrowings. Timber prices, harvest volumes, and changes in the levels and composition of each for our timberlands for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 is shown in the following tables:



	Three Months Ended March 31,				Change
	2014		2013		%
Timber sales volume (tons)
Pulpwood	177,240		127,440		39	%
Sawtimber ⁽¹⁾	86,311		71,720		20	%
	263,551		199,160		32	%
Net timber sales price (per ton)⁽²⁾
Pulpwood	$	14	$	11	23	%
Sawtimber	$	22	$	21	9	%
Timberland sales
Gross sales	$	65,250	$	543,950
Sales volumes (acres)	29		253
Sales price (per acre)	$	2,250	$	2,150

⁽¹⁾ Includes sales of chip-n-saw and sawtimber.


⁽²⁾	Prices per ton are rounded to the nearest dollar and shown on a stumpage basis (i.e., net of contract logging and hauling costs) and, as such, the sum of these prices multiplied by the tons sold does not equal timber sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

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Upon our transition to self-management, we implemented a revised business strategy and increased our annual harvest volume to approximately 1.1 million tons based on a sustainable harvest plan, over 70% of which is expected to be pulpwood, and established annual HBU sales targets in the range of 1% to 2% of our fee timberland acreage.

Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2014 versus the three months ended March 31, 2013

Revenues. Revenues increased to $8.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from $7.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 due to an increase in timber sales revenue of $1.9 million, offset by a decrease in timberland sales revenue of $0.5 million. Gross timber sales increased by 32%, 22% of which was driven by increased harvest volume resulting from our revised business strategy and 10% of which was driven by an increase in realized pricing resulting from wet weather and a modest increase in demand. Timberland sales revenue decreased due to selling fewer acres in 2014. Details of timber sales by product for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are shown in the following table:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013		Changes attributable to:				Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013		Price		Volume		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Timber sales⁽¹⁾
Pulpwood	$	3,618,968	$	460,787	$	728,921	$	4,808,675
Sawtimber ⁽²⁾	2,532,794		175,796		579,589		3,288,180
	$	6,151,762	$	636,583	$	1,308,510	$	8,096,855


⁽¹⁾	Timber sales are presented on a gross basis.


⁽²⁾	Includes sales of chip-n-saw and sawtimber.

Operating expenses. Contract logging and hauling costs increased to approximately $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from approximately $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as a result of an approximately 17% increase in delivered sales volume. Depletion expense decreased by 12% to approximately $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2014 from approximately $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2013 due to a lower blended depletion rate offset by a 32% increase in harvest volumes. Our blended depletion rate was lower in 2014 primarily because 92% of our 2014 harvest came from our fee timberlands as compared to 51% in 2013. Our fee timber is depleted at much lower rates than timber from leased tracts. Cost of timberland sales decreased due to selling fewer acres.

Forestry management fees increased to approximately $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from approximately $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase is primarily due to, as a result of our transition to self-management, incurring compensation costs related to our forest management staff. Land rent expense decreased to approximately $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2014 from $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2013 primarily due to expiration of leases.

General and administrative expenses increased approximately $0.4 million in the first quarter of 2014 from the first quarter of 2013. The increase was primarily due to incurring $0.3 million in legal and consulting fees to assist with the SEC's on-going investigation into Wells Investment Securities, Inc. ("WIS"), the dealer-manager of our two completed non-listed public offerings. In February 2014, we filed a claim seeking insurance recovery for costs incurred to date associated with this matter under our director and officer insurance policy and expect a substantial portion of associated costs to be covered by the policy, after any applicable policy deductible. The claim was approved during the second quarter of 2014 and the insurance payment will reduce our general and administrative expenses in future periods. Also, we incurred approximately $0.1 million in shareholder communication expenses in response to a tender offer for our common stock during the first quarter of 2014. Besides the two items mentioned above, the changes in general and administrative expenses as a result of becoming a self-managed company were largely offset by the advisory fees and expense reimbursements we paid to Wells TIMO, our previous external advisor.

Interest expense. Interest expense decreased to $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to a lower debt balance, offset by incurring commitment

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fees to the lenders of the Amended CoBank Loan and recognizing net cash payments associated with the effective cash flow hedge as interest expense.

Net loss. Our net loss decreased to approximately $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from approximately $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as a result of a $1.2 million decrease in our operating loss and a $0.4 million decrease in our interest expense. Our operating loss decreased primarily due to a $1.7 million increase in timber sales revenue net of contract logging and hauling costs and depletion expense. We sustained a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily as a result of incurring interest expense of approximately $0.4 million. Our net loss per share available to common stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.02 and $0.16, respectively. We anticipate future net losses to fluctuate with timber prices, harvest volumes, timberland sales, and interest expense based on our level of current and future borrowings.

Adjusted EBITDA

The discussion below is intended to enhance the reader’s understanding of our operating performance, liquidity, ability to generate cash, ability to satisfy rating agency and lender requirements. Earnings from Continuing Operations before Interest, Taxes, Depletion, and Amortization (“EBITDA”) is a non-GAAP measure of operating performance and cash generating capacity. EBITDA is defined by the SEC; however, we have excluded certain other expenses due to their non-cash nature, and we refer to this measure as Adjusted EBITDA. As such, our Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies and should not be viewed as an alternative to net income or cash from operations as measurements of our operating performance. Due to significant amount of timber assets subject to depletion and significant amount of financing subject to interest and amortization expense, management considers Adjusted EBITDA to be an important measure of our financial condition and cash generating ability. We had substantial amount of debt subject to interest and amortization expense from inception until we reduced the debt balance to $52.2 million in December 2013. Our credit agreements contains a minimum debt service coverage ratio based, in part, on Adjusted EBITDA since this measure is representative of adjusted income available for interest payments.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, Adjusted EBITDA was $1.9 million, a $0.7 million increase from the quarter ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to a $1.5 million increase in net timber sales, offset by a $0.4 million decrease in revenue from timberland sales and a $0.4 million increase in general and administrative expenses. Our reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 follows:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Net loss	$	(388,059	)	$	(1,986,734	)
Add:
Depletion	1,803,532			2,045,353
Basis of timberland sold	37,987			337,000
Amortization ⁽¹⁾	95,756			114,906
Stock-based compensation expense	82,997			—
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment	—			(128,934		)
Interest expense ⁽¹⁾	310,122			861,742
Adjusted EBITDA	$	1,942,335		$	1,243,333


⁽¹⁾	For the purpose of the above reconciliation, amortization includes amortization of deferred financing costs, amortization of intangible lease assets, and amortization of mainline road costs, which are included in either interest expense, land rent expense, or other operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Election as a REIT

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We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Code, and have operated as such beginning with our taxable year ended December 31, 2009. To qualify to be taxed as a REIT, we must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of our adjusted taxable income, as defined in the Code, to our stockholders, computed without regard to the dividends-paid deduction and by excluding our net capital gain. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that we distribute to our stockholders. If we fail to qualify to be taxed as a REIT in any taxable year, we will then be subject to federal income taxes on our taxable income at regular corporate rates and will not be permitted to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes for that year and for the four years following the year during which qualification is lost, unless the Internal Revenue Service grants us relief under certain statutory provisions. Such an event could materially adversely affect our net income and net cash available for distribution to our stockholders. However, we believe that we are organized and operate in such a manner as to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.

Inflation

In connection with the acquisition of the Mahrt Timberland, we entered into the Timber Agreements with MeadWestvaco. The Timber Agreements provide that we will sell to MeadWestvaco specified amounts of timber subject to quarterly market pricing adjustments and monthly fuel pricing adjustments, which are intended to protect us from, and mitigate the risk of, the impact of inflation. The price of timber has generally increased with increases in inflation; however, we have not noticed a significant impact from inflation on our revenues, net sales, or income from continuing operations.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

Our accounting policies have been established to conform to GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to use judgment in the application of accounting policies, including making estimates and assumptions. These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. If management’s judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to various transactions had been different, it is possible that different accounting policies would have been applied or different amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses would have been recorded, thus resulting in a different presentation of the financial statements or different amounts reported in the financial statements. Additionally, other companies may utilize different estimates that may impact comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses.

A discussion of the accounting policies that management deems critical because they may require complex judgment in their application or otherwise require estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain, is provided below.

Timber Assets

Timber and timberlands, including logging roads, are stated at cost less accumulated depletion for timber harvested and accumulated amortization. We capitalize timber and timberland purchases. Reforestation costs, including all costs associated with stand establishment, such as site preparation, costs of seeds or seedlings, planting, fertilization and herbicide application, are capitalized. Timber carrying costs, such as real estate taxes, insect control, wildlife control, leases of timberlands and forestry management personnel salaries and fringe benefits, are expensed as incurred. Costs of major roads are capitalized and amortized over their estimated useful lives. Costs of roads built to access multiple logging sites over numerous years are capitalized and amortized over seven years. Costs of roads built to access a single logging site are expensed as incurred.

Depletion

Depletion, or costs attributed to timber harvested, is charged against income as trees are harvested. Fee-simple timber tracts owned longer than one year and similarly managed are pooled together for depletion calculation purposes. Depletion rates are determined at least annually by dividing (a) the sum of (i) net carrying value of the timber, which equals the original cost of the timber less previously recorded depletion, and (ii) capitalized silviculture costs incurred

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and the projected silviculture costs, net of inflation, to be capitalized over the harvest cycle, by (b) the total timber volume estimated to be available over the harvest cycle. The harvest cycle for the Mahrt Timberland is 30 years. See "Overview" above for additional information regarding estimations of both our current timber inventory and the timber inventory that will be available over the harvest cycle. The capitalized silviculture cost is limited to the expenditures that relate to establishing stands of timber. For each fee-simple timber tract owned less than one year, depletion rates are determined by dividing the acquisition cost attributable to its timber by the volume of timber acquired. Depletion rates for lease tracts, which are generally limited to one harvest, are calculated by dividing the acquisition cost attributable to its timber by the volume of timber acquired. Net carrying value of the timber and timberlands is used to compute the gain or loss in connection with timberland sales. No book basis is allocated to the sale of conservation easements.

Evaluating the Recoverability of Timber Assets

We continually monitor events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amounts of our timber assets may not be recoverable. When indicators of potential impairment are present that suggest that the carrying amounts of timber assets may not be recoverable, we assess the recoverability of these assets by determining whether the carrying value will be recovered through the undiscounted future operating cash flows expected from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Impairment losses would be recognized for (i) long-lived assets used in our operations when the carrying value of such assets exceeds the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated from the future operations of those assets, and (ii) long-lived assets held for sale when the carrying value of such assets exceeds an amount equal to their fair value less selling costs. Estimated fair values are calculated based on the following information in order of preference, dependent upon availability: (i) recently quoted market prices, (ii) market prices for comparable properties, or (iii) the present value of undiscounted cash flows, including estimated salvage value. We intend to use one harvest cycle for the purpose of evaluating the recoverability of timber and timberlands used in our operations. Future cash flow estimates are based on probability-weighted projections for a range of possible outcomes and are discounted at risk-free rates of interest. We consider assets to be held for sale at the point at which a sale contract is executed and the buyer has made a nonrefundable earnest money deposit against the contracted purchase price. We have determined that there has been no impairment of our long-lived assets to date.

Allocation of Purchase Price of Acquired Assets

Upon the acquisition of timberland properties, we allocate the purchase price to tangible assets, consisting of timberland and timber, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, which may include values associated with in-place leases or supply agreements, based in each case on our estimate of their fair values. The fair values of timberland and timber are determined based on available market information and estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount factors and capitalization rates. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known and anticipated trends, and market and economic conditions. The values are then allocated to timberland and timber based on our determination of the relative fair value of these assets.

Intangible Lease Assets

In-place ground leases with us as the lessee have value associated with effective contractual rental rates that are below market rates. Such values are calculated based on the present value (using a discount rate that reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place lease and (ii) our estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease. The capitalized below-market in-place lease values are recorded as intangible lease assets and are amortized as adjustments to land rent expense over the weighted-average remaining term of the respective leases.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue from the sale of timber is recognized when the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, (ii) legal ownership and the risk of loss are transferred to the purchaser, (iii) price and quantity are determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. Our primary sources of revenue are recognized as follows:

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(1)	For delivered sales contracts, which include amounts sufficient to cover costs of logging and hauling of timber, revenues are recognized upon delivery to the customer.


(2)	For pay-as-cut contracts, the purchaser acquires the right to harvest specified timber on a tract, at an agreed-upon price per unit. Payments and contract advances are recognized as revenue as the timber is harvested based on the contracted sale rate per unit.


(3)	Revenues from the sale of higher-and-better use timberland and nonstrategic timberlands are recognized when title passes and full payment or a minimum down payment is received and full collectability is assured. If a down payment of less than the minimum down payment is received at closing, we will record revenue based on the installment method.


(4)	For recreational leases, rental income collected in advance is recorded as other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets until earned over the term of the respective recreational lease and recognized as other revenue.

In addition to the sources of revenue noted above, we also may enter into lump-sum sale contracts, whereby the purchaser generally pays the purchase price upon execution of the contract. Title to the timber and risk of loss transfers to the buyer at the time the contract is consummated. Revenues are recognized upon receipt of the purchase price. When the contract expires, ownership of the remaining standing timber reverts to us; however, adjustments are not made to the revenues previously recognized. Any extensions of time will be negotiated under a new or amended contract.

Related-Party Transactions and Agreements

On October 25, 2013, we became self-managed by terminating our advisory agreement with Wells TIMO, a subsidiary of Wells Capital, a subsidiary of Wells REF and our initial sponsor. We also hired certain individuals to serve as our management team, including individuals who were previously employed by Wells REF, such as Brian M. Davis, our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Davis also served as our Chief Financial Officer prior to our transition to self-management. Until our transition to self-management, Leo F. Wells served as our Chairman of the Board and President and Douglas P. Williams served as our Executive Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer and one of our directors. Messrs. Wells and Williams also resigned as directors of our company on December 11, 2013, the effective date of the registration statement for our listed public offering . They continue to serve as officers and directors of other affiliates of Wells REF, which is owned by Mr. Wells.

We entered into the master self-management transition agreement, or the Master Agreement, with Wells REF and Wells TIMO, which provides the framework for our separation from Wells REF and its affiliates and our transition to self-management. On October 24, 2013, we, our operating partnership, Wells REF and Wells TIMO agreed to amend the master agreement to advance the date of our self-management transition to October 25, 2013. As a result, we and our operating partnership entered into two agreements with these entities to provide services to us on a temporary and non-exclusive basis. These agreements include a transition services agreement that will terminate on June 30, 2014 and a month-to-month office sublease for our corporate headquarters for up to five months. Pursuant to the transition services agreement, we are obligated to pay Wells REF a consulting fee equal to $22,875 per month, and Wells REF will receive a prorated amount equal to $4,428 for the period from October 25, 2013 through October 31, 2013. We also reimburse Wells REF for expenses it incurs in connection with the services provided, excluding its administrative services expenses such as personnel and overhead costs. From October 2013 to March 2014, we subleased approximated 5,723 square feet of office space from Wells REF The office sublease provides for monthly base rent of $5,961, which was not payable for the months of October, November and December 2013, plus additional costs for various space-related services. The sublease expired on March 31, 2014.

Pursuant to the Master Agreement, upon the termination of the advisory agreement, the special partnership units of our operating partnership owned by Wells TIMO were automatically redeemed for no consideration. The 200 common partnership units of our operating partnership previously held by Wells TIMO were purchased by CatchMark LP Holder, LLC, our newly formed subsidiary, on October 25, 2013, for $1,312, based on our estimated per share value as of September 30, 2012.

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On January 31, 2014, we entered into an agreement with Wells REF related to transfer agency services fees, pursuant to which Wells REF would pay transfer agency fees directly to DST System, Inc. (“DST”), our former transfer agent, from December 2013 to February 2014, when we discontinued use of DST for our transfer agency services.

All related person transactions must be approved or ratified by a majority of the disinterested directors on our board of directors. For more information about our relationship with Wells REF and its affiliates, see Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transaction, And Director Independence in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Regulatory Matters

In February 2013, the SEC started a non-public, formal, fact finding investigation regarding Wells Investment Securities, Inc., the former dealer-manager for our previous non-listed public offerings, and our company. The investigation relates to whether there have been violations of certain provisions of the federal securities laws regarding valuation, potential distributions, marketing and suitability.

We have not been accused of any wrongdoing by the SEC. We also have been informed by the SEC that the existence of this investigation does not mean that the SEC has concluded that anyone has violated any laws or regulations or that the SEC has a negative opinion of any person, entity or security. We have received a formal subpoena for documents and information and we have been cooperating fully with the SEC. We cannot reasonably estimate the timing of the conclusion of the investigation, nor can we predict whether or not the SEC will take any action against us as a result of the investigation and, if they do, what the ultimate outcome will be.

Commitments and Contingencies

We are subject to certain commitments and contingencies with regard to certain transactions. Refer to Note 6 of our accompanying consolidated financial statements for further explanation. Examples of such commitments and contingencies include:


•	MeadWestvaco Timber Supply Agreements;


•	FRC Timberland Operating Agreement;


•	Obligations under Operating Leases; and


•	Litigation.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition or changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources.

Subsequent Events

On April 11, 2014, we purchased approximately 36,300 acres of timberland located in Southeast Georgia and East Texas (the Waycross-Panola Properties), for approximately $74.0 million, exclusive of closing costs.

The Waycross-Panola Properties are comprised of approximately 1.5 million tons of merchandise timber, 84% pine plantations by acreage and 54% sawtimber by tons. The Waycross-Panola Properties are expected to add approximately 180,000 to 200,000 tons to our annual harvest volumes. Situated exclusively in the core U.S. South timber region in highly competitive wood markets, the Waycross-Panola Properties are accessible to some of the best mill markets in the country, which are expected to diversify our customer base. The properties feature above-average productivity characteristics — the Waycross timberlands, in particular, register inventory growth rates approximately 50% higher than the average U.S. South timberlands. As of April 11, 2014, after considering the Waycross-Panola Properties, we

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owned interests in approximately 313,700 acres of timberlands in Georgia, Alabama, and Texas; 283,700 acre of which were held in fee-simple interests and 30,000 acres held in leasehold interests.

On April 11, 2014, we borrowed $76.0 million under the Multi-Draw Term Facility to fund the acquisition of the Waycross-Panola Properties and associated expenses. For more information regarding the Multi-Draw Term Credit Facility, see the Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on December 26, 2013 and April 11, 2014 and the exhibits thereto, which are incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

As a result of entering into our credit agreements, we are exposed to interest rate changes. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, we have entered into interest rate swap agreements, and may enter into other interest rate swaps, caps, or other arrangements in order to mitigate our interest rate risk on a related financial instrument. We do not enter into derivative or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes; however, certain of our derivatives may not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. All of our debt was entered into for other than trading purposes. We manage our ratio of fixed-to-floating-rate debt with the objective of achieving a mix that we believe is appropriate in light of anticipated changes in interest rates. We closely monitor interest rates and will continue to consider the sources and terms of our borrowing facilities to determine whether we have appropriately guarded ourselves against the risk of increasing interest rates in future periods.

As of March 31, 2014, we had $34.0 million outstanding on the Amended CoBank Loan, which matures on December 19, 2018 and bears interest at an adjustable rate based on one-, two-, or three-month LIBOR Rate plus a margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.75% based upon the then-current LTV Ratio.

Under the Rabobank Forward Swap, we pay interest at a fixed rate of 0.9075% per annum and receive variable LIBOR-based interest payments from Rabobank between March 28, 2013 and September 30, 2017. As of March 31, 2014, the weighted-average interest rate of the CoBank Loan, after consideration of the Rabobank Forward Swap, was 2.39%.

Approximately $33.0 million of our total debt outstanding as of March 31, 2014 is subject to an effectively fixed-interest rate when coupled with Rabobank Forward Swap. As of March 31, 2014, this balance incurred interest expense at an average rate of 2.4075%. A change in the market interest rate impacts the net financial instrument position of our fixed-rate debt portfolio; however, it has no impact on interest incurred or cash flows.

As of March 31, 2014, after consideration of the Rabobank Forward Swap, approximately $1.0 million of our total debt outstanding is subject to an effectively variable-interest rate. This balance incurred interest expense at an average rate of 1.66% as of March 31, 2014. A 1.0% change in interest rates would result in a change in interest expense of approximately $0.02 million per year. The amount of effectively variable-rate debt outstanding in the future will be largely dependent upon the level of cash from operations and the rate at which we are able to employ such proceeds toward repayment of the Amended CoBank Loan and acquisition of timberland properties.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Management’s Conclusions Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based upon that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report in providing a reasonable level of assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods in SEC rules and forms, including providing a reasonable level of assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in such reports is

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accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

On May 14, 2013, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO") issued an updated version of its Internal Control - Integrated Framework ("2013 Framework"). Originally issued in 1992 ("1992 Framework"), the framework helps organizations design, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of internal control concepts and simplify their use and application. The 1992 Framework remains available during the transition period, which extends to December 15, 2014, after which time COSO will consider it as superseded by the 2013 Framework. As of March 31, 2014, we continue to utilize the 1992 Framework during our transition to the 2013 Framework by the end of 2014. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, we are party to legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. We are not currently involved in any legal proceedings of which the outcome is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Nor are we aware of any such legal proceedings contemplated by governmental authorities.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.


ITEM 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS


(a)	Not applicable.


(b)	Not applicable.


(c)	Not applicable.


ITEM 3.	DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES


(a)	There have been no defaults with respect to any of our indebtedness.


(b)	Not applicable.


ITEM 4.	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.


ITEM 5.	OTHER INFORMATION


(a)	During the first quarter of 2014, there was no information that was required to be disclosed in a report on Form 8-K that was not disclosed in a report on Form 8-K.

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(b)	There are no material changes to the procedures by which stockholders may recommend nominees to our board of directors since the filing of our Schedule 14A.


ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS

The exhibits required to be filed with this report are set forth on the Exhibit Index hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

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.



		CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. (Registrant)

Date:	May 13, 2014	By:	/s/ BRIAN M. DAVIS
			Brian M. Davis Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX TO FIRST QUARTER 2014 FORM 10-Q

CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC.



Exhibit Number		Description

3.1		Sixth Articles of Amendment and Restatement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 filed on August 9, 2013)

3.2		First Articles of Amendment to the Sixth Articles of Amendment and Restatement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-191322) filed on September 23, 2013

3.3		Articles of Amendment (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 25, 2013 (the “October 25 Form 8-K”))

3.4		Articles of Amendment (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the October 25 Form 8-K)

3.5		Articles Supplementary (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the October 25 Form 8-K)

3.6		Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-191916) filed on October 25, 2013

10.1⁺		CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. Amended and Restated Independent Directors Compensation Plan (Effective January 1, 2014) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2014)

10.2*		Purchase and Sale Agreement dated March 13, 2014 between Forestree VI LP and Forestree VI Texas LP, as seller, and CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc., as buyer.

31.1*		Certification of the Principal Executive Officer of the Company, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2*		Certification of the Principal Financial Officer of the Company, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1*		Statement of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS*		XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document


*		Filed herewith.
+		Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.