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Healthcare Realty Trust Inc - Quarter Report: 2021 March (Form 10-Q)



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
________________________
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from            to            
Commission File Number: 001-35568 (Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.)
Commission File Number: 333-190916 (Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP)
_________________________ 
HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA HOLDINGS, LP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland(Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.)20-4738467
Delaware(Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP)20-4738347
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
16435 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 320,Scottsdale,Arizona85254
(480)
998-3478
(Address of Principal Executive Office and Zip Code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

www.htareit.com
(Internet address)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par valueHTANew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 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.    
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
Yes
¨ No
Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP
Yes
¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
Yes
¨ No
Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP
Yes
¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer
Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LPLarge accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company
Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LPSmaller reporting company Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.Yes
x No
Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LPYes
x No
As of May 3, 2021, there were 218,826,453 shares of Class A common stock of Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. outstanding.




Explanatory Note
This quarterly report combines the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, of Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (“HTA”), a Maryland corporation, and Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP (“HTALP”), a Delaware limited partnership. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this Quarterly Report to “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company” or “our Company” refer to HTA and HTALP, collectively, and all references to “common stock” shall refer to the Class A common stock of HTA.
HTA operates as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and is the general partner of HTALP. As of March 31, 2021, HTA owned a 98.4% partnership interest in HTALP, and other limited partners, including some of HTA’s directors, executive officers and their affiliates, owned the remaining partnership interest (including the long-term incentive plan (“LTIP” Units)) in HTALP. As the sole general partner of HTALP, HTA has the full, exclusive and complete responsibility for HTALP’s day-to-day management and control, including its compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filing requirements.
We believe it is important to understand the few differences between HTA and HTALP in the context of how we operate as an integrated consolidated company. HTA operates as an umbrella partnership REIT structure in which HTALP and its subsidiaries hold substantially all of the assets. HTA’s only material asset is its ownership of partnership interests of HTALP. As a result, HTA does not conduct business itself, other than acting as the sole general partner of HTALP, issuing public equity from time to time and guaranteeing certain debts of HTALP. HTALP conducts the operations of the business and issues publicly-traded debt, but has no publicly-traded equity. Except for net proceeds from public equity issuances by HTA, which are generally contributed to HTALP in exchange for partnership units of HTALP, HTALP generates the capital required for the business through its operations and by direct or indirect incurrence of indebtedness or through the issuance of its partnership units (“OP Units”).
Noncontrolling interests, stockholders’ equity and partners’ capital are the primary areas of difference between the condensed consolidated financial statements of HTA and HTALP. Limited partnership units in HTALP are accounted for as partners’ capital in HTALP’s condensed consolidated balance sheets and as a noncontrolling interest reflected within equity in HTA’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The differences between HTA’s stockholders’ equity and HTALP’s partners’ capital are due to the differences in the equity issued by HTA and HTALP, respectively.
We believe combining the Quarterly Reports of HTA and HTALP, including the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements, into this single Quarterly Report results in the following benefits:
enhances stockholders’ understanding of HTA and HTALP by enabling stockholders to view the business as a whole in the same manner that management views and operates the business;
eliminates duplicative disclosure and provides a more streamlined and readable presentation since a substantial portion of the disclosure in this Quarterly Report applies to both HTA and HTALP; and
creates time and cost efficiencies through the preparation of a single combined Quarterly Report instead of two separate Quarterly Reports.
In order to highlight the material differences between HTA and HTALP, this Quarterly Report includes sections that separately present and discuss areas that are materially different between HTA and HTALP, including:
the condensed consolidated financial statements;
certain accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements, including Note 8 - Debt, Note 11 - Stockholders’ Equity and Partners’ Capital, Note 13 - Per Share Data of HTA, and Note 14 - Per Unit Data of HTALP;
as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”), the Funds From Operations (“FFO”) and Normalized FFO in Part 1, Item 2 of this Quarterly Report;
the Controls and Procedures in Part 1, Item 4 of this Quarterly Report; and
the Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer included as Exhibits 31 and 32 to this Quarterly Report.
In the sections of this Quarterly Report that combine disclosure for HTA and HTALP, this Quarterly Report refers to actions or holdings as being actions or holdings of the Company. Although HTALP (directly or indirectly through one of its subsidiaries) is generally the entity that enters into contracts, holds assets and issues or incurs debt, management believes this presentation is appropriate for the reasons set forth above and because the business of the Company is a single integrated enterprise operated through HTALP.
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HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA, INC. AND
HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA HOLDINGS, LP
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Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
ASSETS
Real estate investments:
Land$596,084 $596,269 
Building and improvements6,500,503 6,507,816 
Lease intangibles617,774 628,621 
Construction in progress95,341 80,178 
7,809,702 7,812,884 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,738,056)(1,702,719)
Real estate investments, net
6,071,646 6,110,165 
Assets held for sale, net36,098 — 
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture63,972 64,360 
Cash and cash equivalents29,990 115,407 
Restricted cash3,096 3,358 
Receivables and other assets, net 251,558 251,728 
Right-of-use assets - operating leases, net230,708 235,223 
Other intangibles, net9,523 10,451 
Total assets $6,696,591 $6,790,692 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities:
Debt $3,027,732 $3,026,999 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities159,226 200,358 
Liabilities of assets held for sale3,375 — 
Derivative financial instruments - interest rate swaps12,222 14,957 
Security deposits, prepaid rent and other liabilities78,433 82,553 
Lease liabilities - operating leases195,338 198,367 
Intangible liabilities, net31,278 32,539 
Total liabilities 3,507,604 3,555,773 
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
— — 
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 218,823,963 and 218,578,012 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
2,188 2,186 
Additional paid-in capital 4,917,126 4,916,784 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(14,231)(16,979)
Cumulative dividends in excess of earnings(1,775,745)(1,727,752)
Total stockholders’ equity3,129,338 3,174,239 
Noncontrolling interests59,649 60,680 
Total equity3,188,987 3,234,919 
Total liabilities and equity $6,696,591 $6,790,692 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except for per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Revenues:
Rental income$191,350 $185,531 
Interest and other operating income
143 245 
Total revenues191,493 185,776 
Expenses:
Rental59,579 56,862 
General and administrative10,560 11,518 
Transaction96 140 
Depreciation and amortization76,274 77,665 
Interest expense
22,986 23,872 
Total expenses169,495 170,057 
Gain on sale of real estate, net— 1,991 
Income from unconsolidated joint venture392 422 
Other income 76 
Net income $22,393 $18,208 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(363)(307)
Net income attributable to common stockholders $22,030 $17,901 
Earnings per common share - basic:
Net income attributable to common stockholders $0.10 $0.08 
Earnings per common share - diluted:
Net income attributable to common stockholders $0.10 $0.08 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic218,753 216,692 
Diluted222,268 220,623 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Net income $22,393 $18,208 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges2,792 (22,498)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)2,792 (22,498)
Total comprehensive income (loss) 25,185 (4,290)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(407)53 
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$24,778 $(4,237)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Class A Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cumulative Dividends in Excess of EarningsTotal Stockholders’ EquityNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Equity
 SharesAmount
Balance as of December 31, 2019216,453 $2,165 $4,854,042 $4,546 $(1,502,744)$3,358,009 $72,635 $3,430,644 
Issuance of common stock, net1,675 17 50,003 — — 50,020 — 50,020 
Share-based award transactions, net
236 3,201 — — 3,203 — 3,203 
Repurchase and cancellation of common stock
(154)(2)(4,622)— — (4,624)— (4,624)
Redemption of noncontrolling interest and other
273 6,773 — — 6,776 (6,776)— 
Dividends declared ($0.315 per common share)
— — — — (68,867)(68,867)(1,134)(70,001)
Net income
— — — — 17,901 17,901 307 18,208 
Other comprehensive loss
— — — (22,138)— (22,138)(360)(22,498)
Balance as of March 31, 2020218,483 $2,185 $4,909,397 $(17,592)$(1,553,710)$3,340,280 $64,672 $3,404,952 

 Class A Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cumulative Dividends in Excess of EarningsTotal Stockholders’ EquityNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Equity
 SharesAmount
Balance as of December 31, 2020218,578 $2,186 $4,916,784 $(16,979)$(1,727,752)$3,174,239 $60,680 $3,234,919 
Share-based award transactions, net
354 3,334 — — 3,337 — 3,337 
Repurchase and cancellation of common stock
(119)(1)(3,247)— — (3,248)— (3,248)
Redemption of noncontrolling interest and other
11 — 255 — — 255 (255)— 
Dividends declared ($0.320 per common share)
— — — — (70,023)(70,023)(1,183)(71,206)
Net income
— — — — 22,030 22,030 363 22,393 
Other comprehensive income— — — 2,748 — 2,748 44 2,792 
Balance as of March 31, 2021218,824 $2,188 $4,917,126 $(14,231)$(1,775,745)$3,129,338 $59,649 $3,188,987 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


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HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20212020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $22,393 $18,208 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
71,671 72,949 
Share-based compensation expense3,337 3,203 
Income from unconsolidated joint venture(392)(422)
Distributions from unconsolidated joint venture785 885 
Gain on sale of real estate, net— (1,991)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables and other assets, net2,275 1,196 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(27,613)(19,662)
Security deposits, prepaid rent and other liabilities(7,103)1,055 
Net cash provided by operating activities65,353 75,421 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investments in real estate (30,472)(41,338)
Development of real estate(17,096)(12,103)
Proceeds from the sale of real estate— 6,420 
Capital expenditures(28,931)(23,793)
Collection of real estate notes receivable200 191 
Advances on real estate notes receivable— (6,000)
Net cash used in investing activities(76,299)(76,623)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on unsecured revolving credit facility15,000 720,000 
Payments on unsecured revolving credit facility(15,000)(415,000)
Payments on secured mortgage loans— (95,602)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock— 50,020 
Repurchase and cancellation of common stock(3,248)(4,624)
Dividends paid(70,000)(68,227)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interest of limited partners(1,485)(1,509)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(74,733)185,058 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(85,679)183,856 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of period118,765 37,616 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of period$33,086 $221,472 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA HOLDINGS, LP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except unit data)
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
ASSETS
Real estate investments:
Land$596,084 $596,269 
Building and improvements6,500,503 6,507,816 
Lease intangibles617,774 628,621 
Construction in progress95,341 80,178 
7,809,702 7,812,884 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,738,056)(1,702,719)
Real estate investments, net
6,071,646 6,110,165 
Assets held for sale, net36,098 — 
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture63,972 64,360 
Cash and cash equivalents29,990 115,407 
Restricted cash 3,096 3,358 
Receivables and other assets, net251,558 251,728 
Right-of-use assets - operating leases, net230,708 235,223 
Other intangibles, net9,523 10,451 
Total assets$6,696,591 $6,790,692 
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
Liabilities:
Debt$3,027,732 $3,026,999 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities159,226 200,358 
Liabilities of assets held for sale3,375 — 
Derivative financial instruments - interest rate swaps12,222 14,957 
Security deposits, prepaid rent and other liabilities78,433 82,553 
Lease liabilities - operating leases195,338 198,367 
Intangible liabilities, net31,278 32,539 
Total liabilities3,507,604 3,555,773 
Commitments and contingencies
Partners’ Capital:
Limited partners’ capital, 3,508,545 and 3,519,545 OP Units issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
59,379 60,410 
General partners’ capital, 218,823,963 and 218,578,012 OP Units issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
3,129,608 3,174,509 
Total partners’ capital3,188,987 3,234,919 
Total liabilities and partners’ capital$6,696,591 $6,790,692 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA HOLDINGS, LP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per unit data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Revenues:
Rental income$191,350 $185,531 
Interest and other operating income
143 245 
Total revenues191,493 185,776 
Expenses:
Rental59,579 56,862 
General and administrative10,560 11,518 
Transaction96 140 
Depreciation and amortization76,274 77,665 
Interest expense22,986 23,872 
Total expenses169,495 170,057 
Gain on sale of real estate, net— 1,991 
Income from unconsolidated joint venture392 422 
Other income 76 
Net income$22,393 $18,208 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
— — 
Net income attributable to common unitholders$22,393 $18,208 
Earnings per common OP Unit - basic:
Net income attributable to common unitholders$0.10 $0.08 
Earnings per common OP Unit - diluted:
Net income attributable to common unitholders$0.10 $0.08 
Weighted average common OP Units outstanding: 
Basic222,268 220,368 
Diluted222,268 220,623 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA HOLDINGS, LP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Net income $22,393 $18,208 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges2,792 (22,498)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)2,792 (22,498)
Total comprehensive (loss) income 25,185 (4,290)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
— — 
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common unitholders$25,185 $(4,290)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA HOLDINGS, LP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS CAPITAL
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
General Partners’ CapitalLimited Partners’ CapitalTotal Partners’ Capital
 UnitsAmountUnitsAmount
Balance as of December 31, 2019216,453 $3,358,279 3,834 $72,365 $3,430,644 
Issuance of general partner OP Units1,675 50,020 — — 50,020 
Share-based award transactions, net
236 3,203 — — 3,203 
Redemption and cancellation of general partner OP Units
(154)(4,624)— — (4,624)
Redemption of limited partner OP Units and other
273 6,776 (273)(6,776)— 
Distributions declared ($0.315 per common OP Unit)
— (68,867)— (1,134)(70,001)
Net income— 17,901 — 307 18,208 
Other comprehensive loss— (22,138)— (360)(22,498)
Balance as of March 31, 2020218,483 $3,340,550 3,561 $64,402 $3,404,952 

General Partners’ CapitalLimited Partners’ CapitalTotal Partners’ Capital
 UnitsAmountUnitsAmount
Balance as of December 31, 2020218,578 $3,174,509 3,520 $60,410 $3,234,919 
Share-based award transactions, net
354 3,337 — — 3,337 
Redemption and cancellation of general partner OP Units
(119)(3,248)— — (3,248)
Redemption of limited partner OP Units and other
11 255 (11)(255)— 
Distributions declared ($0.320 per common OP Unit)
— (70,023)— (1,183)(71,206)
Net income
— 22,030 — 363 22,393 
Other comprehensive income— 2,748 — 44 2,792 
Balance as of March 31, 2021218,824 $3,129,608 3,509 $59,379 $3,188,987 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


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HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA HOLDINGS, LP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20212020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $22,393 $18,208 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
71,671 72,949 
Share-based compensation expense3,337 3,203 
Income from unconsolidated joint venture(392)(422)
Distributions from unconsolidated joint venture785 885 
Gain on sale of real estate, net— (1,991)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables and other assets, net2,275 1,196 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(27,613)(19,662)
Security deposits, prepaid rent and other liabilities(7,103)1,055 
Net cash provided by operating activities65,353 75,421 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investments in real estate (30,472)(41,338)
Development of real estate(17,096)(12,103)
Proceeds from the sale of real estate— 6,420 
Capital expenditures(28,931)(23,793)
Collection of real estate notes receivable200 191 
Advances on real estate notes receivable— (6,000)
Net cash used in investing activities(76,299)(76,623)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on unsecured revolving credit facility15,000 720,000 
Payments on unsecured revolving credit facility(15,000)(415,000)
Payments on secured mortgage loans— (95,602)
Proceeds from issuance of general partner units— 50,020 
Repurchase and cancellation of general partner units(3,248)(4,624)
Distributions paid to general partner(70,000)(68,227)
Distributions paid to limited partners and redeemable noncontrolling interests
(1,485)(1,509)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(74,733)185,058 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(85,679)183,856 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of period118,765 37,616 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of period$33,086 $221,472 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA, INC. AND HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA HOLDINGS, LP NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise the use of the words “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. and Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP, collectively.
1. Organization and Description of Business
HTA, a Maryland corporation, and HTALP, a Delaware limited partnership, were incorporated or formed, as applicable, on April 20, 2006. HTA operates as a REIT and is the general partner of HTALP, which is the operating partnership, in an umbrella partnership, or “UPREIT” structure. HTA has qualified and intends to continue to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes under the applicable sections of the Internal Revenue Code.
We own real estate primarily consisting of medical office buildings (“MOBs”) located on or adjacent to hospital campuses or in off-campus, community core outpatient locations across 32 states within the United States, and we lease space to tenants primarily consisting of health systems, research and academic institutions, and various sized physician practices.  Through our full-service operating platform, we provide leasing, asset management, acquisitions, development and other related services for our properties.
Our primary objective is to maximize stockholder value with growth through strategic investments that provide an attractive risk-adjusted return for our stockholders by consistently increasing our cash flow. In pursuing this objective, we: (i) seek internal growth through proactive asset management, leasing, building services and property management oversight; (ii) target accretive acquisitions and developments of MOBs in markets with attractive demographics that complement our existing portfolio; and (iii) actively manage our balance sheet to maintain flexibility with conservative leverage. Additionally, from time to time we consider, on an opportunistic basis, significant portfolio acquisitions that we believe fit our core business and we expect to enhance our existing portfolio.
COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 11, 2020 the novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. As the virus continued to spread throughout the United States and other countries across the world, Federal, state and local governments took various actions including the issuance of “stay-at-home” orders, social distancing guidelines and ordering the temporary closure of non-essential businesses to limit the spread of COVID-19. While many businesses have reopened and vaccinations are becoming more widely available to the general population, the economic uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic continue to present risks to the Company and the future results of our operations. Should current and planned measures, including further development and delivery of vaccines and other measures intended to reduce or eliminate the spread of COVID-19, past and/or proposed economic stimulus, and other laws, acts and orders proposed or enacted by these various governmental agencies ultimately not be successful or limited in their efficacy, our business and the broader real estate industry may experience significant adverse consequences. These consequences include loss of revenues, increased expenses, increased costs of materials, difficulty in maintaining an active workforce, and constraints on our ability to secure capital or financing, among other factors.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The summary of significant accounting policies presented below is designed to assist in understanding our condensed consolidated financial statements. Such condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes are the representations of our management, who are responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (“GAAP”) in all material respects and have been consistently applied in preparing our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
Basis of Presentation
Our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries and any consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”). All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. .
Interim Unaudited Financial Data
Our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by us in accordance with GAAP in conjunction with the rules and regulations of the SEC. Certain information and footnote disclosures required for annual financial statements have been condensed or excluded pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. Accordingly, our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are, in our opinion, of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. Interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year; such results may be less favorable for the full year. Our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Principles of Consolidation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our subsidiaries and consolidated joint venture arrangements. The portions of the HTALP operating partnership not owned by us are presented as noncontrolling interests on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations, condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, and condensed consolidated statements of equity and changes in partners’ capital. Holders of OP Units are considered to be noncontrolling interest holders in HTALP and their ownership interests are reflected as equity on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Further, a portion of the earnings and losses of HTALP are allocated to noncontrolling interest holders based on their respective ownership percentages. Upon conversion of OP Units to common stock, any difference between the fair value of the common stock issued and the carrying value of the OP Units converted to common stock is recorded as a component of equity. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were approximately 3.5 million and 3.5 million, respectively, of OP Units issued and outstanding held by noncontrolling interest holders.
VIEs are entities where investors lack sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or where equity investors, as a group, lack one of the following: (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; (ii) the obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity; and (iii) the right to receive the expected returns of the entity. We consolidate our investment in VIEs when we determine that we are the primary beneficiary. A primary beneficiary is one that has both: (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impacts the entity’s economic performance; and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could be significant to the entity. The HTALP operating partnership and our other joint venture arrangements are VIEs because the limited partners in those partnerships, although entitled to vote on certain matters, do not possess kick-out rights or substantive participating rights. Additionally, we determined that we are the primary beneficiary of our VIEs. Accordingly, we consolidate our interests in the HTALP operating partnership and in our other joint venture arrangements. However, because we hold what is deemed a majority voting interest in the HTALP operating partnership and our other joint venture arrangements, it qualifies for the exemption from providing certain disclosure requirements associated with investments in VIEs. We will evaluate on an ongoing basis the need to consolidate entities based on the standards set forth in GAAP as described above.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that effect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent asset and liabilities. These estimates are made and evaluated on an ongoing basis using information that is currently available as well as various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates, perhaps in adverse ways, and those estimates could be different under different assumptions or conditions.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents consist of all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased. Restricted cash is comprised of: (i) reserve accounts for property taxes, insurance, capital and tenant improvements; (ii) collateral accounts for debt and interest rate swaps; and (iii) deposits for future investments.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets to the combined amounts shown on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):
March 31,
20212020
Cash and cash equivalents$29,990 $216,515 
Restricted cash3,096 4,957 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$33,086 $221,472 
Revenue Recognition
Minimum annual rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease (including rent holidays). Differences between rental income recognized and amounts contractually due under the lease agreements are recorded as straight-line rent receivables. Tenant reimbursements, which is comprised of additional amounts recoverable from tenants for real estate taxes, common area maintenance and other certain operating expenses are recognized as revenue on a gross basis in the period in which the related recoverable expenses are incurred.  We accrue revenue corresponding to these expenses on a quarterly basis to adjust recorded amounts to our best estimate of the final annual amounts to be billed. Subsequent to year-end, on a calendar year basis, we perform reconciliations on a lease-by-lease basis and bill or credit each tenant for any differences between the estimated expenses we billed and the actual expenses that were incurred. We recognize
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lease termination fees when there is a signed termination letter agreement, all of the conditions of the agreement have been met, and the tenant is no longer occupying the property. Rental income is reported net of amortization of inducements.
The revenue recognition process is based on a five-step model to account for revenue arising from contracts with customers as outlined in Topic 606. We recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. We have identified all of our revenue streams and we have concluded that rental income from leasing arrangements represents a substantial portion of our revenue and is governed and evaluated with the adoption of Topic 842.
Investments in Real Estate
Depreciation expense of buildings and improvements for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $61.2 million and $58.9 million, respectively.
Leases
As a lessor, we lease space in our MOBs primarily to medical enterprises for terms generally ranging from three to seven years in length. The assets underlying these leases consist of buildings and associated land which are included as real estate investments on our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. All of our leases for which we are the lessor are classified as operating leases under Topic 842.
Leases, for which we are the lessee, are classified as separate components on our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Operating leases are included as right-of-use (“ROU”) assets - operating leases, net, with a corresponding lease liability. Financing lease assets are included in receivables and other assets, net, with a corresponding lease liability in security deposits, prepaid rent and other liabilities. A lease liability is recognized for our obligation related to the lease and an ROU asset represents our right to use the underlying asset over the lease term. Refer to Note 7 - Leases in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more detail relating to our leases.
Through the duration of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, changes to our leases as a result of COVID-19 have been in two categories. Leases are categorized based upon the impact of the modification on its cash flows. One category is rent deferrals for which the guidance provided by the Lease Modification Q&A issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in April 2020 was utilized, which provided relief from requiring a lease by lease analysis pursuant to Topic 842. These deferrals are generally for up to three months of rent with a payback period from three to twelve months once the deferral period has ended. Deferrals do not have an impact on cash flows over the lease term, rather, payments are made in different periods while the cash flows for the entirety of the lease term are the same. However, we have continued to recognize revenue and straight line revenue for amounts subject to deferral agreements in accordance with Topic 842. In 2020, which is the period that we believe constituted the majority of our COVID-related deferral requests, we approved deferral plans totaling approximately $11.1 million, of which approximately $9.2 million have been repaid through March 31, 2021.
The second category is early renewals, where the Company renewed lease arrangements prior to their contractual expirations, providing concession at the commencement of the lease in exchange for additional term, on average approximately three years. This category is treated as a modification under Topic 842, with the existing balance of cumulative difference between rental income and payment amounts (existing straight line rent receivable) being recast over the new term, factoring in any changes attributable to the new lease arrangement and for which we performed a lease by lease analysis. Cash flows are impacted over the long term as customary free rent, at an average of three months in conjunction with these agreements, and is offset by substantively more term and/or increased rental rates. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company has entered into minimal new deferral arrangements or early renewal leases with substantive amounts of free rent or other forms of concession at the onset of the lease.
The Lease Modification Q&A had no material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2021, however, its future impact to us is dependent upon the extent of lease concessions granted to tenants as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in future periods and the elections made by us at the time of entering into any such concessions.








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Real Estate Held for Sale
We consider properties held for sale once management commits to a plan to sell the property and has determined that the sale is probable and expected to occur within one year. Upon classification as held for sale, we record the property at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell, and cease depreciation and amortization. The fair value is generally based on discounted cash flow analyses, which involves management's best estimate of market participants' holding period, market comparables, future occupancy levels, rental rates, capitalization rates, lease-up periods and capital requirements. As of March 31, 2021, we classified a 13 property portfolio with locations in Tennessee and Virginia as real estate assets held for sale on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2020, there were no properties classified as held for sale. The following table represents the major classes of assets and liabilities, and the balance sheet classification as of March 31, 2021 (in thousands):
March 31, 2021
Land$1,278 
Buildings and Improvements47,785 
Lease intangibles10,717 
59,780 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(29,705)
Real estate assets held for sale, net30,075 
Receivables and other assets, net3,498 
Right-of-use assets, net2,279 
Other intangibles, net246 
Assets held for sale, net$36,098 
Security deposits, prepaid rent & other liabilities$443 
Lease liabilities2,932 
Liabilities of assets held for sale$3,375 
Credit Losses
The Company adopted Topic 326 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses as of January 1, 2020. Pursuant to the guidance, we adopted a policy to book current expected credit losses at the inception of loans qualifying for treatment under Topic 326. No expected credit loss was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
We account for our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures using the equity method of accounting because we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the financial and operational policy decisions of the investments. Using the equity method of accounting, the initial investment is recognized at cost and subsequently adjusted for our share of the net income and any distributions from the joint venture. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had a 50% interest in one such investment with a carrying value and maximum exposure to risk of $64.0 million and $64.4 million, respectively, which is recorded in investment in unconsolidated joint venture on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. We record our share of net income in income from unconsolidated joint venture on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. For each of the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we recognized income of $0.4 million.
Recently Issued or Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
S-X Rule 13-01
In March 2020, the SEC adopted amendments to Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X and created Rule 13-01 to simplify disclosure requirements related to certain registered securities. The rule became effective on January 4, 2021, at which time we adopted S-X Rule 13-01. The adoption did not have a material effect on our financial statements and related footnotes.

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)
In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, which amends the scope of ASU 2020-04. The amendments of ASU 2021-01 clarify that certain optional expedients and exceptions to Topic 848 for contract modification and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. For information related to the Company's current cash flow hedges, refer to Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities. The amendments are elective and effective immediately for contract modifications made through December 31, 2022. The Company is evaluating how the transition away from LIBOR will effect the Company and if the guidance in this standard will be adopted, however, if adopted, we do not expect that this ASU will have a material impact on our financial statements.
3. Investments in Real Estate
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, our investments had an aggregate purchase price of $32.9 million. As part of these investments, we incurred approximately $0.3 million of capitalized costs. The allocations for these investments, in which we own a controlling financial interest, are set forth below in the aggregate for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Land$1,093 $2,817 
Building and improvements26,819 35,259 
In place leases3,449 3,621 
Below market leases(79)(693)
Above market leases66 334 
ROU assets(876)— 
Net real estate assets acquired30,472 41,338 
Other, net 2,397 334 
Aggregate purchase price$32,869 $41,672 
The acquired intangible assets and liabilities referenced above had weighted average lives of the following terms for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in years):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Acquired intangible assets6.45.4
Acquired intangible liabilities5.73.8

4. Dispositions and Impairment
Dispositions
We had no dispositions during the three months ended March 31, 2021. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we sold part of our interest in undeveloped land in Miami, Florida for a gross sales price of $7.6 million, resulting in a net gain of approximately $2.0 million.
Impairment
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, respectively, we recorded no impairment charges after the consideration of the impacts, on a qualitative and quantitative basis, of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in our quarterly assessment. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, we will monitor the performance of our buildings and other assets to determine whether any additional impairment indicators unique to the COVID-19 pandemic are present, including, but not limited to, significant prolonged disruption in cash flows, tenant vacancies, or lease modifications, and that would indicate the recoverability of recorded values of these assets may be at risk. Accordingly, we will continue to apply the applicable accounting guidance in our consideration of our ongoing impairment analysis as conditions warrant.
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5. Intangible Assets and Liabilities
Intangible assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively (in thousands, except weighted average remaining amortization terms):
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
BalanceWeighted Average Remaining
Amortization in Years
BalanceWeighted Average Remaining
Amortization in Years
Assets:
In place leases
$477,605 9.7$483,779 9.7
Tenant relationships
140,169 10.2144,842 10.0
Above market leases
37,092 6.537,876 5.8
654,866 666,497 
Accumulated amortization(426,223)(427,937)
Total$228,643 9.6$238,560 9.6
Liabilities:
Below market leases$61,951 14.7$61,896 14.6
Accumulated amortization(30,673)(29,357)
Total$31,278 14.7$32,539 14.6
The following is a summary of the net intangible amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Amortization recorded against rental income related to above and (below) market leases
$(591)$(1,968)
Amortization expense related to in place leases and tenant relationships
11,886 15,935 

6. Receivables and Other Assets
Receivables and other assets consisted of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively (in thousands):
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Tenant receivables, net
$12,051 $17,717 
Other receivables, net
5,892 6,243 
Deferred financing costs, net
2,155 2,586 
Deferred leasing costs, net
42,351 43,234 
Straight-line rent receivables, net130,221 128,070 
Prepaid expenses, deposits, equipment and other, net47,172 46,114 
Finance ROU asset, net11,716 7,764 
Total$251,558 $251,728 

The following is a summary of the amortization of deferred leasing costs and financing costs for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Amortization expense related to deferred leasing costs
$2,223 $1,896 
Interest expense related to deferred financing costs431 431 
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7. Leases
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, one new ground lease has commenced. Based on our analysis, we concluded that its classification was a finance lease.
Lessee - Maturity of Lease Liabilities
The following table summarizes the future minimum lease obligations of our operating and finance leases as of March 31, 2021 (in thousands):
YearOperating LeasesFinance Leases
2021$7,950 $331 
202210,797 443 
202310,934 446 
202410,277 449 
20259,764 454 
20269,775 467 
Thereafter606,571 26,371 
Total undiscounted lease payments$666,068 $28,961 
Less: Interest(470,730)(17,189)
Present value of lease liabilities$195,338 $11,772 
Lessor - Lease Revenues and Maturity of Future Minimum Rents
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we recognized $190.4 million and $184.3 million, respectively, of rental and other lease-related income related to our operating leases, of which $45.1 million and $42.8 million, respectively, were variable lease payments.
The following table summarizes the future minimum rent contractually due under operating leases, excluding tenant reimbursements of certain costs, as of March 31, 2021 (in thousands):
YearAmount
2021$413,951 
2022519,815 
2023466,157 
2024411,340 
2025358,711 
2026314,893 
Thereafter1,167,753 
Total$3,652,620 

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8. Debt
Debt consisted of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively (in thousands):
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Unsecured revolving credit facility$— $— 
Unsecured term loans500,000 500,000 
Unsecured senior notes2,550,000 2,550,000 
Fixed rate mortgages — — 
$3,050,000 $3,050,000 
Deferred financing costs, net(18,409)(19,157)
Premium, net(3,859)(3,844)
Total $3,027,732 $3,026,999 
Unsecured Credit Agreement
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility due 2022
Our amended and restated $1.3 billion unsecured credit agreement (the “Unsecured Credit Agreement”) includes an unsecured revolving credit facility of $1.0 billion maturing on June 30, 2022 and an unsecured term loan of $300.0 million maturing on February 1, 2023. The maximum principal amount of the Unsecured Credit Agreement may be increased by up to $750.0 million, subject to certain conditions, for a total principal amount of $2.05 billion.
Borrowings under the unsecured revolving credit facility accrue interest at a rate equal to adjusted LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 0.83% to 1.55% per annum based on our credit rating. We also pay a facility fee ranging from 0.13% to 0.30% per annum on the aggregate commitments under the unsecured revolving credit facility. As of March 31, 2021, we had no outstanding balance under this unsecured revolving credit facility. The current margin associated with any future borrowings is 1.00% per annum and the facility fee was 0.20% per annum.
Unsecured Term Loan due 2023
Under the Unsecured Credit Agreement as noted above, we have a $300.0 million unsecured term loan, guaranteed by HTA, with a maturity date of February 1, 2023. Borrowings under this unsecured term loan accrue interest equal to adjusted LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 0.90% to 1.75% per annum based on our credit rating. The margin associated with our borrowings as of March 31, 2021 was 1.10% per annum. We have interest rate swaps hedging the floating interest rate, which resulted in a fixed rate of 2.53% per annum, based on our current credit rating. As of March 31, 2021, we had $300.0 million under this unsecured term loan outstanding.
$200.0 Million Unsecured Term Loan due 2024
Borrowings under the unsecured term loan accrue interest at a rate equal to LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 0.75% to 1.65% per annum based on our credit rating. The margin associated with our borrowings as of March 31, 2021 was 1.00% per annum. We have interest rate swaps hedging the floating index rate, which resulted in a fixed interest rate at 2.32% per annum, based on our current credit rating. As of March 31, 2021, we had $200.0 million under this unsecured term loan outstanding. This loan matures on January 15, 2024.
$600.0 Million Unsecured Senior Notes due 2026
In September 2019, in connection with the $650.0 million unsecured senior notes due 2030 referenced below, HTALP issued $250.0 million as additional unsecured senior notes to the $350.0 million aggregate principal of senior notes issued on July 12, 2016, all of which are guaranteed by HTA. These unsecured senior notes are registered under the Securities Act, bear interest at 3.50% per annum and are payable semi-annually. Additionally, these unsecured senior notes were offered at 103.66% and 99.72%, respectively, of the principal amount thereof, with an effective yield to maturity of 2.89% and 3.53% per annum, respectively. As of March 31, 2021, we had $600.0 million of these unsecured senior notes outstanding that mature on August 1, 2026.
$500.0 Million Unsecured Senior Notes due 2027
In 2017, HTALP issued $500.0 million of unsecured senior notes that are guaranteed by HTA. These unsecured senior notes are registered under the Securities Act, bear interest at 3.75% per annum and are payable semi-annually. Additionally, these unsecured senior notes were offered at 99.49% of the principal amount thereof, with an effective yield to maturity of 3.81% per annum. As of March 31, 2021, we had $500.0 million of these unsecured senior notes outstanding that mature on July 1, 2027.
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$650.0 million Unsecured Senior Notes due 2030
In September 2019, in connection with the $250.0 million additional unsecured senior notes due 2026 referenced above, HTALP issued $650.0 million of unsecured senior notes that are guaranteed by HTA. These unsecured senior notes are registered under the Securities Act, bear interest at 3.10% per annum and are payable semi-annually. Additionally, these unsecured senior notes were offered at 99.66% of the principal amount thereof, with an effective yield to maturity of 3.14% per annum. As of March 31, 2021, we had $650.0 million of these unsecured senior notes outstanding that mature on February 15, 2030.
$800.0 million Unsecured Senior Notes due 2031
In September 2020, HTALP issued $800.0 million of unsecured senior notes that are guaranteed by HTA. These unsecured senior notes are registered under the Securities Act, bear interest at 2.00% per annum and are payable semi-annually. Additionally, these unsecured senior notes were offered at 99.20% of the principal amount thereof, with an effective yield to maturity of 2.09% per annum. As of March 31, 2021, we had $800.0 million of these unsecured senior notes outstanding that mature on March 15, 2031.
Future Debt Maturities
The following table summarizes the debt maturities and scheduled principal repayments of our indebtedness as of March 31, 2021 (in thousands):
YearAmount
2021$— 
2022— 
2023300,000 
2024200,000 
2025— 
Thereafter2,550,000 
Total$3,050,000 
Deferred Financing Costs
As of March 31, 2021, the future amortization of our deferred financing costs is as follows (in thousands):
YearAmount
2021$2,244 
20222,993 
20232,497 
20242,104 
20252,092 
Thereafter6,479 
Total$18,409 

Debt Covenants
We are required by the terms of our applicable loan agreements to meet various affirmative and negative covenants that we believe are customary for these types of facilities, such as limitations on the incurrence of debt by us and our subsidiaries that own unencumbered assets, limitations on the nature of HTALP’s business, and limitations on distributions by HTALP and its subsidiaries that own unencumbered assets. Our loan agreements also impose various financial covenants on us, such as a maximum ratio of total indebtedness to total asset value, a minimum ratio of EBITDA to fixed charges, a minimum tangible net worth covenant, a maximum ratio of unsecured indebtedness to unencumbered asset value, rent coverage ratios and a minimum ratio of unencumbered Net Operating Income (“NOI”) to unsecured interest expense. As of March 31, 2021, we believe that we were in compliance with all such financial covenants and reporting requirements. In addition, certain of our loan agreements include events of default provisions that we believe are customary for these types of facilities, including restricting us from making dividend distributions to our stockholders in the event we are in default thereunder, except to the extent necessary for us to maintain our REIT status. We have also concluded as of March 31, 2021 we were not aware of non-compliance with any financial or non-financial covenants in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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9. Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
Risk Management Objective of Using Derivative Financial Instruments
We may use derivative financial instruments, including interest rate swaps, caps, options, floors and other interest rate derivative contracts, to hedge all or a portion of the interest rate risk associated with our borrowings. The principal objective of such arrangements is to minimize the risks and/or costs associated with our operating and financial structure as well as to hedge specific anticipated transactions. We do not intend to utilize derivatives for speculative or other purposes other than interest rate risk management. The use of derivative financial instruments carries certain risks, including the risk that the counterparties to these contractual arrangements are not able to perform under the agreements. To mitigate this risk, we only enter into derivative financial instruments with counterparties with high credit ratings and with major financial institutions with which we and our affiliates may also have other financial relationships. We do not anticipate that any of the counterparties will fail to meet their obligations. We record counterparty credit risk valuation adjustments on interest rate swap derivative assets in order to properly reflect the credit quality of the counterparty. In addition, the fair value of derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges are adjusted to reflect the impact of our credit quality.
Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, we primarily use interest rate swaps and treasury locks as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for us making fixed rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. A treasury lock is a synthetic forward sale of a U.S. treasury note, which is settled in cash based upon the difference between an agreed upon treasury rate and the prevailing treasury rate at settlement. Such treasury locks are entered into to effectively fix the treasury component of an upcoming debt issuance.
Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on our variable rate debt. During the next twelve months, we estimate that an additional $6.6 million will be reclassified from other comprehensive income in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as an increase to interest related to derivative financial instruments in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
As of March 31, 2021, we had the following outstanding interest rate derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk (in thousands, except number of instruments):
Interest Rate SwapsMarch 31, 2021
Number of instruments
Notional amount$500,000 

The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges as well as the classification in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively (in thousands):
 Asset DerivativesLiability Derivatives
  Fair Value at:Fair Value at:
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:Balance Sheet
Location
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020Balance Sheet
Location
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Interest rate swapsReceivables and other assets$— $— Derivative financial instruments$12,222 $14,957 
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The table below presents the gain or loss recognized on our derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges as well as the classification in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
Effect of Derivative InstrumentsLocation in Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)20212020
Gain (loss) recognized in OCIChange in unrealized losses on cash flow hedges$1,163 $(22,153)
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into incomeInterest expense(1,629)345 

Credit Risk Related Contingent Features
We have agreements with each of our derivative counterparties that contain a provision that if we default on any of our indebtedness, including a default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then we could also be declared in default on our derivative obligations.
We also have agreements with each of our derivative counterparties that incorporate provisions from our indebtedness with a lender affiliate of the derivative counterparty requiring it to maintain certain minimum financial covenant ratios on our indebtedness. Failure to comply with the covenant provisions would result in us being in default on any derivative instrument obligations covered by these agreements.
As of March 31, 2021, the fair value of derivatives in a net liability position, including accrued interest, but excluding any adjustment for nonperformance risk related to these agreements, was $12.5 million. As of March 31, 2021, we have not posted any collateral related to these agreements and we were not in breach of any of the provisions of these agreements. If we had breached any of the provisions of these agreements, we could have been required to settle our obligations under these agreements.
10. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
We engage in litigation from time to time with various parties as a routine part of our business, including tenant defaults. However, we are not presently subject to any material litigation nor, to our knowledge, is any material litigation threatened against us, which if determined unfavorably to us, would have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. 
Environmental Matters
We follow the policy of monitoring our properties for the presence of hazardous or toxic substances. While there can be no assurance that a material environmental liability does not exist at our properties, we are not currently aware of any environmental liability with respect to our properties that would have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Further, we are not aware of any material environmental liability or any unasserted claim or assessment with respect to an environmental liability at our properties that we believe would require additional disclosure or the recording of a loss contingency.
Other
Our other commitments and contingencies include the usual obligations of real estate owners and operators in the normal course of business. In our opinion, these matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
11. Stockholders’ Equity and Partners’ Capital
HTALP’s operating partnership agreement provides that it will distribute cash flow from operations and net sale proceeds to its partners in accordance with their overall ownership interests at such times and in such amounts as the general partner determines. Dividend distributions are made such that a holder of one OP Unit in HTALP will receive distributions from HTALP in an amount equal to the dividend distributions paid to the holder of one share of our common stock. In addition, for each share of common stock issued or redeemed by HTA, HTALP issues or redeems a corresponding number of OP Units.
Common Stock Offerings
In March 2021, we entered into equity distribution agreements with various sales agents with respect to our at-the-market (“ATM”) offering program of common stock with an aggregate sales amount of up to $750.0 million, which replaces our prior ATM offering program that expired in February 2021. As of March 31, 2021, $750.0 million remained available for issuance by us under our current ATM.
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Currently, we have four outstanding forward sale arrangements pursuant to forward equity agreements under our prior ATM program, with total anticipated net proceeds of $277.5 million based on an average initial forward price of $29.46, subject to adjustments as provided in the forward equity agreements. All four of the arrangements mature by the middle of 2021. Refer to Note 13 - Per Share Data of HTA to these condensed consolidated financial statements for a more detailed discussion related to our forward equity agreements.
Stock Repurchase Plan
In September 2020, our Board of Directors approved the reactivation of a stock repurchase plan authorizing us to purchase up to $300.0 million of our common stock from time to time prior to the expiration thereof on September 22, 2023. As of March 31, 2021, the remaining amount of common stock available for repurchase under our stock repurchase plan was $300.0 million.
Common Stock Dividends
See our accompanying condensed consolidated statements of equity and condensed statements of changes in partners’ capital for the dividends declared during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. As of March 31, 2021, declared but unpaid dividends totaling $71.1 million were included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
Incentive Plan
Our Incentive Plan permits the grant of incentive awards to our employees, officers, non-employee directors and consultants as selected by our Board of Directors. This Plan authorizes us to grant awards in any of the following forms: options; stock appreciation rights; restricted stock; restricted or deferred stock units; performance awards; dividend equivalents; other stock-based awards, including units in HTALP; and cash-based awards. The aggregate number of awards reserved and available for issuance under the Plan is 5,000,000 shares. As of March 31, 2021, this Plan has expired and is currently subject to amendment which, under applicable rules of the NYSE, is required to be brought before shareholders for approval. We anticipate a new incentive plan will be voted upon at our Annual Meeting of Stockholders in July 2021. We intend the new Plan, as amended, will contain substantively similar features as the existing plan.
Restricted Common Stock
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we recognized compensation expense of $3.3 million and $3.2 million, respectively. Substantially all compensation expense was recorded in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
As of March 31, 2021, we had $8.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, which we will recognize over a remaining weighted average period of 2.1 years.
The following is a summary of our restricted common stock activity as of March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively:
March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
Restricted Common StockWeighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Restricted Common StockWeighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Beginning balance436,399 $28.27 600,987 $28.04 
Granted354,288 26.20 243,037 30.23 
Vested(258,000)27.50 (343,771)28.81 
Forfeited(333)30.07 (7,407)28.83 
Ending balance532,354 $27.45 492,846 $28.57 

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12. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Reported at Fair Value - Recurring
The table below presents the carrying amounts and fair values of our financial instruments on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Carrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value
Level 2 - Assets:
Derivative financial instruments $— $— $— $— 
Level 2 - Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments $12,222 $12,222 $14,957 $14,957 
Debt 3,027,732 3,123,473 3,026,999 3,258,573 
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, tenant and other receivables, restricted cash, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value. Although we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our cash flow hedges fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with these instruments utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by us and our counterparties. However, we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our cash flow hedge positions and have determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to their overall valuation. As a result, we have determined that our cash flow hedge valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.  For further discussion of the assumptions considered, refer to Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
Financial Instruments Reported at Fair Value - Non-Recurring
We also have assets that under certain conditions are subject to measurement at fair value on a non-recurring basis. This generally includes assets subject to impairment.
13. Per Share Data of HTA
Currently, we have four outstanding forward sale arrangements pursuant to forward equity agreements, with total anticipated net proceeds of $277.5 million, based on an average initial forward price of $29.46, subject to adjustments as provided in the forward equity agreements. All four of the arrangements mature by the middle of 2021.
To account for the forward equity agreements, we considered the accounting guidance governing financial instruments and derivatives and concluded that our forward equity agreements were not liabilities as they did not embody obligations to repurchase our shares of common stock nor did they embody obligations to issue a variable number of shares for which the monetary value was predominately fixed, varying with something other than the fair value of the shares, or varying inversely in relation to our shares. We also evaluated whether the agreements met the derivatives and hedging guidance scope exception to be accounted for as equity instruments and concluded that the agreements can be classified as an equity contract based on the following assessment: (i) none of the agreements’ exercise contingencies were based on observable markets or indices besides those related to the market for our own stock price and operations; and (ii) none of the settlement provisions precluded the agreements from being indexed to our own common stock.
In addition, we considered the potential dilution resulting from the forward equity agreements mentioned above on our earnings per common share calculations. We use the treasury method to determine the dilution resulting from the forward equity agreements during the period of time prior to settlement. The impact to our weighted-average shares - diluted was anti-dilutive in nature and, thus, approximately 505,000 shares were excluded from the calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2021. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the impact to our weighted-average shares - diluted was dilutive and thus, approximately 255,000 shares were added to the calculation.
We include unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as “participating securities” pursuant to the two-class method. The resulting classes are our common stock and restricted stock. Our forward equity agreements are not considered a participating security and, therefore, are not included in the computation of earnings per share using the two-class method. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, all of our earnings were distributed and the calculated earnings per share amount would be the same for all classes.
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The following is the reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in basic and diluted earnings per share of HTA for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands, except per share data):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20212020
Numerator:
Net income $22,393 $18,208 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(363)(307)
Net income attributable to common stockholders$22,030 $17,901 
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic218,753 216,692 
Dilutive shares - OP Units convertible into common stock 3,515 3,676 
Dilutive effect of forward equity sales agreement— 255 
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding - diluted222,268 220,623 
Earnings per common share - basic
Net income attributable to common stockholders$0.10 $0.08 
Earnings per common share - diluted
Net income attributable to common stockholders$0.10 $0.08 

14. Per Unit Data of HTALP
Currently, we have four outstanding forward sale arrangements pursuant to forward equity agreements, with total anticipated net proceeds of $277.5 million, subject to adjustments as provided in the forward equity agreements. All four of the arrangements mature by the middle of 2021. Refer to Note 13 - Per Share Data of HTA to these condensed consolidated financial statements for a more detailed discussion related to our forward equity agreements executed in 2019 and March 2020.
The following is the reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in basic and diluted earnings per unit of HTALP for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands, except per unit data):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20212020
Numerator:
Net income $22,393 $18,208 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests— — 
Net income attributable to common unitholders$22,393 $18,208 
Denominator:
Weighted average OP Units outstanding - basic222,268 220,368 
Dilutive effect of forward equity sales agreement— 255 
Adjusted weighted average units outstanding - diluted222,268 220,623 
Earnings per common unit - basic:
Net income attributable to common unitholders$0.10 $0.08 
Earnings per common unit - diluted:
Net income attributable to common unitholders$0.10 $0.08 

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15. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
The following is the supplemental cash flow information for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest$38,605 $34,062 
Cash paid for operating leases4,554 3,352 
Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
Accrued capital expenditures
$19,013 $8,923 
Dividend distributions declared, but not paid
71,146 69,731 
Redemption of noncontrolling interest
255 6,776 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The use of the words “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to HTA and HTALP, collectively.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, as well as with the audited consolidated financial statements, accompanying notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The information set forth below is intended to provide readers with an understanding of our financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of operations.
Forward-Looking Statements;
Executive Summary;
Company Highlights;
Critical Accounting Policies;
Recently Issued or Adopted Accounting Pronouncements;
Factors Which May Influence Results of Operations;
Results of Operations;
Non-GAAP Financial Measures;
Liquidity and Capital Resources;
Commitments and Contingencies;
Debt Service Requirements;
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements; and
Inflation.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor from civil liability provided for such statements by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (set forth in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”)). Such statements include, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies, prospects and estimates regarding future MOB market performance. Additionally, such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as well as known and unknown risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially and in adverse ways from those projected or anticipated. Therefore, such statements are not intended to be a guarantee of our performance in future periods. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by the use of such terms as “expect,” “project,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “opinion,” “predict,” “potential,” “pro forma” or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date this Quarterly Report is filed with the SEC. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report, 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, except as required by law.
Any such forward-looking statements reflect our current views about future events, are subject to unknown 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, provide dividends to stockholders and maintain the value of our real estate properties, may be significantly hindered. Factors that might impair our ability to meet such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those discussed in Part I, Item 1A - Risk Factors in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated herein and those discussed in Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Forward-looking statements express expectations of future events. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on various expectations and assumptions concerning future events and they are subject to numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected. Due to these inherent uncertainties, our stockholders are urged not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. In addition, we undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to projections over time, except as required by law.
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These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning us and our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included herein and in our other filings with the SEC.
Executive Summary
We are the largest publicly-traded REIT focused on MOBs in the U.S. as measured by the gross leasable area ("GLA") of our MOBs. We conduct substantially all of our operations through HTALP. We invest in MOBs that we believe will serve the future of healthcare delivery and MOBs that are primarily located on health system campuses, near university medical centers, or in core community outpatient locations. We also focus on key markets that have certain demographic and macro-economic trends and where we can utilize our institutional full-service operating platform to generate strong tenant and health system relationships and operating cost efficiencies. Our primary objective is to maximize stockholder value with disciplined growth through strategic investments that provide an attractive risk-adjusted return for our stockholders by consistently increasing our cash flow. In pursuing this objective, we: (i) seek internal growth through proactive asset management, leasing, building services and property management oversight; (ii) target accretive acquisitions and developments of MOBs in markets with attractive demographics that complement our existing portfolio; and (iii) actively manage our balance sheet to maintain flexibility with conservative leverage.  Additionally, from time to time we consider, on an opportunistic basis, significant portfolio acquisitions that we believe fit our core business and could enhance our existing portfolio.
Since 2006, we have invested $7.5 billion primarily in MOBs, development projects, land and other healthcare real estate assets consisting of approximately 25.6 million square feet of GLA throughout the U.S. Approximately 67% of our portfolio is located on the campuses of, or adjacent to, nationally and regionally recognized healthcare systems. Our portfolio is diversified geographically across 32 states, with no state having more than 20% of our total GLA as of March 31, 2021. We are concentrated in 20 to 25 key markets that are experiencing higher economic and demographic trends than other markets, on average, that we expect will drive demand for MOBs. As of March 31, 2021, we had approximately 1 million square feet of GLA in ten of our top 20 markets and approximately 93% of our portfolio, based on GLA, is located in the top 75 Metropolitan Statistical Area ("MSAs"), with Dallas, Boston, Houston, Miami and Indianapolis being our largest markets by annualized base rent.
Company Highlights
Portfolio Operating Performance
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, our total revenue was $191.5 million, compared to $185.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, our net income was $22.4 million, compared to $18.2 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, our net income attributable to common stockholders was $0.10 per diluted share, or $22.0 million, compared to $0.08 per diluted share, or $17.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, HTA’s FFO, as defined by NAREIT, was $97.8 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $0.42 per diluted share, or $93.1 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, HTALP’s FFO was $98.2 million, or $0.44 per diluted OP Unit, compared to $0.42 per diluted OP unit, or $93.4 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, HTA’s and HTALP’s Normalized FFO was $0.44 per diluted share and OP Unit, or $98.3 million, compared to $0.42 per diluted share and OP Unit, or $93.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
For additional information on FFO and Normalized FFO, see “FFO and Normalized FFO” below, which includes a reconciliation to net income attributable to common stockholders/unitholders and an explanation of why we present this non-GAAP financial measure.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, our NOI was $131.9 million, compared to $128.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, our Same-Property Cash NOI increased 1.6%, or $1.9 million, to $123.0 million, compared to $121.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
For additional information on our NOI and Same-Property Cash NOI, see “NOI, Cash NOI and Same-Property Cash NOI” below, which includes a reconciliation from net income and an explanation of why we present these non-GAAP financial measures.
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Key Market Focused Strategy and Investments
We believe we have been one of the most active investors in the medical office sector over the last decade. This has enabled us to create a high quality portfolio focused on MOBs serving the future of healthcare with scale and significance in 20 to 25 key markets.
Our investment strategy includes alignment with key healthcare systems, hospitals, and leading academic medical universities. We are the largest owner of on-campus or adjacent MOBs in the country, with approximately 17.2 million square feet of GLA, or 67%, of our portfolio located in these locations. The remaining 33% of our portfolio is located in core community outpatient locations where healthcare is increasingly being delivered.
Over the past decade, our investments have been focused in our 20 to 25 key markets which we believe will outperform the broader U.S. markets from an economic and demographic perspective. As of March 31, 2021, approximately 93% of our portfolio’s GLA is located in the top 75 MSAs. Our key markets represent top MSAs with strong growth metrics in jobs, household income and population, as well as low unemployment and mature healthcare infrastructures. Many of our key markets are also supported by strong university systems.
Our key market focus has enabled us to establish scale across 20 to 25 key markets and effectively utilize our asset management and leasing platform to deliver consistent same store growth and additional yield on investments, as well as cost effective service to tenants. As of March 31, 2021, we had approximately 1 million square feet of GLA in ten of our top 20 markets and approximately 0.5 million square feet of GLA in 17 of our top 20 markets.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we closed on $32.5 million worth of investments, primarily located in our existing key markets, totaling approximately 117,000 square feet of GLA.
Internal Growth through Proactive In-House Property Management and Leasing
We believe we have the largest full-service operating platform in the medical office sector that consists of our in-house asset management and leasing platform which allows us to better manage and service our existing portfolio. In each of these markets, we have established a strong in-house asset management and leasing platform that has allowed us to develop valuable relationships with health systems, physician practices, universities, and regional development firms that have led to investment and leasing opportunities for us. Our full-service operating platform has also enabled us to focus on generating cost efficiencies as we gain scale across individual markets and regions.
As of March 31, 2021, our in-house asset management and leasing platform operated approximately 24.7 million square feet of GLA, or 97% of our total portfolio.
As of March 31, 2021, our leased rate (which includes leases which have been executed, but which have not yet commenced) was 89.2% by GLA and our occupancy rate was 87.9% by GLA.
We entered into new and renewal leases on approximately 0.7 million square feet of GLA, or approximately 2.8% of the GLA of our total portfolio, during the three months ended March 31, 2021.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, tenant retention for the Same-Property portfolio was 66%. Tenant retention is defined as the sum of the total leased GLA of tenants that renewed a lease during the period over the total GLA of leases that renewed or expired during the period.
Financial Strategy and Balance Sheet Flexibility
As of March 31, 2021, we had total leverage, measured by debt less cash and cash equivalents to total capitalization, of 32.8%. Total liquidity was approximately $1.3 billion, inclusive of $1.0 billion available on our unsecured revolving credit facility, $277.5 million of forward equity agreements, and cash and cash equivalents of $30.0 million as of March 31, 2021.
As of March 31, 2021, the weighted average remaining term of our debt portfolio was 6.9 years.
Critical Accounting Policies
The complete list of our critical accounting policies was disclosed in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additionally, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we believe we have included all relevant information when determining our management estimates and that these estimates are in line with our established policies. For further information on other significant accounting policies that impact us, see Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
Recently Issued or Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
For detail on recently issued accounting pronouncements see Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Factors Which May Influence Results of Operations
The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19 pandemic, continues to impact economies and markets worldwide. All our buildings have remained in operation throughout the course of the pandemic. However, we addressed periodic requests from a number of our tenants about their ability to defer payment of a portion of their rents for a limited duration. We evaluated each such request on a case by case basis. In 2020, which is the period that we believe constituted the majority of our COVID-related deferral requests, we approved deferral plans totaling approximately $11.1 million, of which approximately $9.2 million of these deferrals have been repaid through March 31, 2021. There are no substantial outstanding requests for assistance from tenants. Payments of rent deferrals are generally expected to be repaid within the next 3 to 6 months. As of March 31, 2021, we have not granted unilateral rent forgiveness in connection with our deferral program, however, we may do so in the future if conditions and the specific economics warrant the use of such measures.
In addition, in 2020 we entered into certain lease modifications in the form of early renewals where we provide concessions in the form of free rent, which averaged three months at the inception of the lease, in exchange for additional term, which, averaged approximately three years. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we have not entered into any material deferral arrangements or early renewal leases with substantive amounts of free rent or other forms of concession at the onset of the lease as a result of COVID-19. Although we did not experience significant disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic during the three months ended March 31, 2021, should current and planned measures, including further development and delivery of vaccines and other measures intended to reduce or eliminate the spread of COVID-19, past and/or proposed economic stimulus, and other laws, acts and orders proposed or enacted by federal, state and local agencies or foreign governments, ultimately not be successful or limited in their efficacy, our business and the broader real estate industry may experience significant adverse consequences. These consequences include loss of revenues, increased expenses, increased costs of materials, difficulty in maintaining an active workforce, and constraints on our ability to secure capital or financing, among other factors.
Other than the above, we are not aware of any material trends or uncertainties, other than national economic conditions affecting real estate generally and the risk factors previously discussed in Part I, Item 1A - Risk Factors, in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, that may reasonably be expected to have a material impact, favorable or unfavorable, on revenues or income from the investment, management and operation of our properties.
Rental Income
The amount of rental income generated by our properties depends principally on our ability to maintain the occupancy rates of currently leased space and to lease currently available space and space that will become available from unscheduled lease terminations at the then applicable rental rates. Negative trends in one or more of these factors, including the ultimate collections of such rents, could adversely affect our rental income in future periods.
Investment Activity
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we had investments with an aggregate gross purchase price of $32.9 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we had investments with an aggregate gross purchase price of $41.7 million. The amount of any future acquisitions or dispositions could have a significant impact on our results of operations in future periods.


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Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
As of March 31, 2021 and 2020, we owned and operated approximately 25.6 million and 24.9 million square feet of GLA, respectively, with a leased rate of 89.2% and 90.8%, respectively (including leases which have been executed, but which have not yet commenced), and an occupancy rate of 87.9% and 89.9%, respectively. All explanations are applicable to both HTA and HTALP unless otherwise noted.
Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, is set forth below (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020Change% Change
Revenues:
Rental income$191,350 $185,531 $5,819 3.1 %
Interest and other operating income143 245 (102)(41.6)
Total revenues191,493 185,776 5,717 3.1 
Expenses:
Rental59,579 56,862 2,717 4.8 
General and administrative10,560 11,518 (958)(8.3)
Transaction96 140 (44)(31.4)
Depreciation and amortization76,274 77,665 (1,391)(1.8)
Interest expense22,986 23,872 (886)(3.7)
Total expenses169,495 170,057 (562)(0.3)
Gain on sale of real estate, net— 1,991 (1,991)(100.0)
Income from unconsolidated joint venture392 422 (30)(7.1)
Other income76 (73)(96.1)
Net income $22,393 $18,208 $4,185 23.0 %
NOI$131,914 $128,914 $3,000 2.3 %
Same-Property Cash NOI $122,990 $121,086 $1,904 1.6 %

Rental Income
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, rental income was comprised of the following (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20212020Change% Change
Contractual rental income $182,512 $175,839 $6,673 3.8 %
Straight-line rent and amortization of above and (below) market leases
5,247 6,094 (847)(13.9)
Other rental revenue3,591 3,598 (7)(0.2)
Total rental income$191,350 $185,531 $5,819 3.1 %

Contractual rental income, which includes expense reimbursements, increased $6.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increase was primarily due to additional contractual rental income of $4.3 million from our 2020 and 2021 acquisitions, and contractual rent increases for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Average starting and expiring base rents for new and renewal leases consisted of the following for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands, except in average base rents per square foot of GLA):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20212020
New and renewal leases:
Average starting base rents$24.75 $25.37 
Average expiring base rents22.99 24.99 
Square feet of GLA705 885 
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Lease rates can vary across markets, and lease rates that are considered above or below current market rent may change over time. Leases that expired in 2021 had rents that we believed were at market rates. In general, leasing concessions vary depending on lease type, term, geography, and supply/demand dynamics.
Tenant improvements, leasing commissions and tenant concessions for new and renewal leases consisted of the following for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in per square foot of GLA):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20212020
New leases:
Tenant improvements$22.34 $36.09 
Leasing commissions
3.63 2.51 
Tenant concessions7.14 5.11 
Renewal leases:
Tenant improvements$5.03 $6.26 
Leasing commissions
2.21 3.70 
Tenant concessions0.16 0.60 
The average term for new and renewal leases executed consisted of the following for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in years):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20212020
New leases4.49.9
Renewal leases4.24.5
Rental Expenses
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, rental expenses attributable to our properties were $59.6 million and $56.9 million, respectively. The increase in rental expenses was primarily due to $1.3 million of additional rental expenses associated with our 2020 and 2021 acquisitions for the three months ended March 31, 2021, with the remainder of the increase primarily due to increased expenses from weather-related events experienced during the quarter.
General and Administrative Expenses
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, general and administrative expenses were $10.6 million and $11.5 million, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in corporate overhead expenses.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, depreciation and amortization expense was $76.3 million and $77.7 million, respectively. This increase was associated with our 2020 and 2021 acquisitions, partially offset by buildings we disposed of during 2020.
Interest Expense
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, interest expense was $23.0 million and $23.9 million, respectively. The decrease in interest expense is primarily due to lower average interest rates as compared to the same period in 2020.
To achieve our objectives, we borrow at both fixed and variable rates. From time to time, we also enter into derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate swaps, 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.
Gain on Sale of Real Estate, net
We had no sales of real estate assets during the three months ended March 31, 2021. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, we realized a net gain of approximately $2.0 million on the sale of part of our interest in undeveloped land in Miami, Florida.
Net Income
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, net income was $22.4 million and $18.2 million, respectively. The increase is primarily the result of continued growth in our operations due to accretive acquisitions and improved operating efficiencies.
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NOI and Same-Property Cash NOI
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, NOI was $131.9 million and $128.9 million, respectively. The increase in NOI was primarily due to additional NOI from our 2020 and 2021 acquisitions of $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, partially offset by $0.2 million of reduced NOI as a result of the buildings we sold during 2020 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and a reduction in straight-line rent from properties we owned for more than a year.
Same-Property Cash NOI increased 1.6% to $123.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increases were primarily the result of rent escalations, improved operating efficiencies, and offset by a slight decrease in average occupancy.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
FFO and Normalized FFO
We compute FFO in accordance with the current standards established by NAREIT. NAREIT defines FFO as net income or loss attributable to common stockholders/unitholders (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains or losses from sales of real estate property and impairment write-downs of depreciable assets, plus depreciation and amortization related to investments in real estate, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Since FFO excludes depreciation and amortization unique to real estate, among other items, it provides a perspective not immediately apparent from net income or loss attributable to common stockholders/unitholders.
We also compute Normalized FFO, which excludes from FFO: (i) transaction expenses; (ii) gain or loss on extinguishment of debt; (iii) noncontrolling income or loss from OP Units included in diluted shares (only applicable to the Company); and (iv) other normalizing adjustments, which include items that are unusual and infrequent in nature. Our methodology for calculating Normalized FFO may be different from the methods utilized by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to other REITs.
We present FFO and Normalized FFO because we consider them important supplemental measures of our operating performance and believe they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs. Historical cost accounting assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes ratably over time. Since real estate values have historically risen or fallen based on market conditions, many industry investors have considered the presentation of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient by themselves. FFO and Normalized FFO should not be considered as alternatives to net income or loss attributable to common stockholders/unitholders (computed in accordance with GAAP) as indicators of our financial performance, nor are they indicative of cash available to fund cash needs. FFO and Normalized FFO should be reviewed in connection with other GAAP measurements.
In addition, the amounts included in the calculation of FFO and Normalized FFO are generally the same for HTALP and HTA, except for net income or loss attributable to common stockholders/unitholders, noncontrolling income or loss from OP Units included in diluted shares (only applicable to the Company) and the weighted average shares of our common stock or HTALP OP Units outstanding.
The following is the reconciliation of HTA’s FFO and Normalized FFO to net income attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands, except per share data):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Net income attributable to common stockholders$22,030 $17,901 
Depreciation and amortization expense related to investments in real estate
75,331 76,737 
Gain on sale of real estate, net— (1,991)
Proportionate share of joint venture depreciation and amortization
488 467 
FFO attributable to common stockholders$97,849 $93,114 
Transaction expenses 96 140 
Noncontrolling income from OP Units included in diluted shares363 307 
Normalized FFO attributable to common stockholders$98,308 $93,561 
Net income attributable to common stockholders per diluted share $0.10 $0.08 
FFO adjustments per diluted share, net
0.34 0.34 
FFO attributable to common stockholders per diluted share
$0.44 $0.42 
Normalized FFO adjustments per diluted share, net
0.00 0.00 
Normalized FFO attributable to common stockholders per diluted share
$0.44 $0.42 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding
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The following is the reconciliation of HTALP’s FFO and Normalized FFO to net income attributable to common unitholders for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands, except per unit data):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Net income attributable to common unitholders$22,393 $18,208 
Depreciation and amortization expense related to investments in real estate
75,331 76,737 
Gain on sale of real estate, net— (1,991)
Proportionate share of joint venture depreciation and amortization
488 467 
FFO attributable to common unitholders$98,212 $93,421 
Transaction expenses 96 140 
Normalized FFO attributable to common unitholders$98,308 $93,561 
Net income attributable to common unitholders per diluted share $0.10 $0.08 
FFO adjustments per diluted OP Unit, net 0.34 0.34 
FFO attributable to common unitholders per diluted OP Unit $0.44 $0.42 
Normalized FFO adjustments per diluted OP Unit, net 0.00 0.00 
Normalized FFO attributable to common unitholders per diluted OP Unit $0.44 $0.42 
Weighted average diluted common OP Units outstanding 222,268 220,623 

NOI, Cash NOI and Same-Property Cash NOI
NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure that is defined as net income or loss (computed in accordance with GAAP) before: (i) general and administrative expenses; (ii) transaction expenses; (iii) depreciation and amortization expense; (iv) impairment; (v) interest expense; (vi) gain or loss on sales of real estate; (vii) gain or loss on extinguishment of debt; (viii) income or loss from unconsolidated joint venture; and (ix) other income or expense. We believe that NOI provides an accurate measure of the operating performance of our operating assets because NOI excludes certain items that are not associated with the management of our properties. Additionally, we believe that NOI is a widely accepted measure of comparative operating performance of REITs. However, our use of the term NOI may not be comparable to that of other REITs as they may have different methodologies for computing this amount. NOI should not be considered as an alternative to net income or loss (computed in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of our financial performance. NOI should be reviewed in connection with other GAAP measurements.
Cash NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes from NOI: (i) straight-line rent adjustments; (ii) amortization of below and above market leases/leasehold interests and other GAAP adjustments; (iii) notes receivable interest income; and (iv) other normalizing adjustments. Contractual base rent, contractual rent increases, contractual rent concessions and changes in occupancy or lease rates upon commencement and expiration of leases are a primary driver of our revenue performance. We believe that Cash NOI, which removes the impact of straight-line rent adjustments, provides another measurement of the operating performance of our operating assets. Additionally, we believe that Cash NOI is a widely accepted measure of comparative operating performance of REITs. However, our use of the term Cash NOI may not be comparable to that of other REITs as they may have different methodologies for computing this amount. Cash NOI should not be considered as an alternative to net income or loss (computed in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of our financial performance. Cash NOI should be reviewed in connection with other GAAP measurements.
To facilitate the comparison of Cash NOI between periods, we calculate comparable amounts for a subset of our owned and operational properties referred to as “Same-Property”. Same-Property Cash NOI excludes (i) properties which have not been owned and operated by us during the entire span of all periods presented and disposed properties, (ii) our share of unconsolidated joint ventures, (iii) development, redevelopment and land parcels, (iv) properties intended for disposition in the near term which have (a) been approved by the Board of Directors, (b) is actively marketed for sale, and (c) an offer has been received at prices we would transact and the sales process is ongoing, and (v) certain non-routine items. Same-Property Cash NOI should not be considered as an alternative to net income or loss (computed in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of our financial performance. Same-Property Cash NOI should be reviewed in connection with other GAAP measurements.
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The following is the reconciliation of HTA’s and HTALP’s NOI, Cash NOI and Same-Property Cash NOI to net income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20212020
Net income $22,393 $18,208 
General and administrative expenses10,560 11,518 
Transaction expenses 96 140 
Depreciation and amortization expense
76,274 77,665 
Interest expense
22,986 23,872 
Gain on sale of real estate, net— (1,991)
Income from unconsolidated joint venture(392)(422)
Other income(3)(76)
NOI$131,914 $128,914 
Straight-line rent adjustments, net (3,774)(3,245)
Amortization of (below) and above market leases/leasehold interests, net and other GAAP adjustments (475)(1,699)
Notes receivable interest income
(6)(138)
Cash NOI $127,659 $123,832 
Acquisitions not owned/operated for all periods presented and disposed properties Cash NOI
(3,378)(565)
Redevelopment Cash NOI (410)(914)
Intended for sale Cash NOI (881)(1,267)
Same-Property Cash NOI (1)
$122,990 $121,086 
(1) Same-Property includes 429 buildings for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of cash include: (i) cash flow from operations; (ii) borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facility; (iii) net proceeds from the issuances of debt and equity securities; and (iv) proceeds from our dispositions. During the next 12 months our primary uses of cash are expected to include: (a) the funding of acquisitions of MOBs, development properties and other facilities that serve the healthcare industry; (b) capital expenditures; (c) the payment of operating expenses; (d) debt service payments, including principal payments; and (e) the payment of dividends to our stockholders. We anticipate cash flow from operations, restricted cash and reserve accounts and our unsecured revolving credit facility, if needed, will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses, capital expenditures and dividends to stockholders. Investments and maturing indebtedness may require funds from borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facility, the issuance of debt and/or equity securities or proceeds from sales of real estate.
As of March 31, 2021, we had total liquidity of $1.3 billion, inclusive of $1.0 billion available on our unsecured revolving credit facility, $277.5 million of unsettled forward equity agreements, and cash and cash equivalents of $30.0 million. We believe that we have sufficient liquidity and opportunities to obtain additional liquidity at our disposal to sustain operations for the foreseeable future.
As of March 31, 2021, we had unencumbered assets with a gross book value of $8.0 billion. The unencumbered properties may be used as collateral to secure additional financings in future periods or refinance our current debt as it becomes due. Our ability to raise funds from future debt and equity issuances is dependent on our investment grade credit ratings, general economic and market conditions, and our operating performance.
When we acquire a property, we prepare a capital plan that contemplates the estimated capital needs of that investment. In addition to operating expenses, capital needs may also include costs of refurbishment, tenant improvements or other major capital expenditures. The capital plan for each investment will be adjusted through ongoing, regular reviews of our portfolio or as necessary to respond to unanticipated additional capital needs. Capital expenditures for the remainder of the year will be primarily targeted towards planned maintenance activities and other capital improvements that are either of an immediate need to preserve liquidity, or strategically necessary for revenue generation purposes. Currently these expenditures are estimated at approximately $15 million to $20 million per quarter. Although we cannot provide assurance that we will not exceed these estimated expenditure levels, we believe our liquidity of $1.3 billion allows us the flexibility to fund such capital expenditures as may be necessary or advisable.
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If we experience lower occupancy levels, reduced rental rates, reduced revenues as a result of asset sales, or increased capital expenditures and leasing costs compared to historical levels due to competitive market conditions for new and renewal leases, the effect would be a reduction of net cash provided by operating activities. If such a reduction of net cash provided by operating activities is realized, we may have a cash flow deficit in subsequent periods. Our estimate of net cash available is based on various assumptions which are difficult to predict, including the levels of our leasing activity and related leasing costs. Any changes in these assumptions could impact our financial results and our ability to fund working capital and unanticipated cash needs.
Cash Flows
The following is a summary of our cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020Change
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of period $118,765 $37,616 $81,149 
Net cash provided by operating activities65,353 75,421 (10,068)
Net cash used in investing activities (76,299)(76,623)324 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(74,733)185,058 (259,791)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of period $33,086 $221,472 $(188,386)
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased in 2021 primarily due to the impact of our 2020 and 2021 acquisitions and contractual rent increases offset by our 2020 dispositions. We anticipate cash flows from operating activities to increase as a result of the growth in our portfolio through new acquisitions and continued leasing activity in our existing portfolio.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, net cash used in investing activities primarily related to investments in real estate of $30.5 million, capital expenditures of $28.9 million, and development of real estate of $17.1 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, net cash used in investing activities primarily related to investments in real estate of $41.3 million, capital expenditures of $23.8 million, development of real estate of $12.1 million, and funding of a real estate loan of $6.0 million, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of real estate of $6.4 million.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, net cash used in financing activities primarily related to dividends paid to holders of our common stock of $70.0 million and the repurchase and cancellation of common stock of $3.2 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, net cash provided by financing activities primarily related to net borrowings on our unsecured credit facility of $305.0 million and proceeds from issuance of common stock of $50.0 million, offset by payments on our secured mortgage loans of $95.6 million, dividends paid to holders of our common stock of $68.2 million, and the repurchase and cancellation of common stock of $4.6 million.
Dividends
The amount of dividends we pay to our stockholders is determined by our Board of Directors, in their sole discretion, and is dependent on a number of factors, including funds available, our financial condition, capital expenditure requirements and annual dividend distribution requirements needed to maintain our status as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. We have paid monthly or quarterly dividends since February 2007, and if our investments produce sufficient cash flow, we expect to continue to pay dividends to our stockholders. Because our cash available for dividend distributions in any year may be less than 90% of our taxable income for the year, we may obtain the necessary funds through borrowings, issuing new securities or selling assets to pay out enough of our taxable income to satisfy our dividend distribution requirement. Our organizational documents do not establish a limit on dividends that may constitute a return of capital for federal income tax purposes. The dividend we pay to our stockholders is equal to the distributions received from HTALP in accordance with the terms of the HTALP partnership agreement. It is our intention to continue to pay dividends. However, our Board of Directors may reduce our dividend rate and we cannot guarantee the timing and amount of dividends that we may pay in the future, if any.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, we paid cash dividends of $70.0 million on our common stock. In April 2021 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, we paid cash dividends on our common stock of $70.0 million.
Financing
We have historically maintained a low leveraged balance sheet and intend to continue to maintain this structure in the long term. However, our total leverage may fluctuate on a short-term basis as we execute our business strategy. As of March 31, 2021, our leverage ratio, measured by debt less cash and cash equivalents to total capitalization, was 32.8%.
As of March 31, 2021, we had debt outstanding of $3.0 billion and the weighted average interest rate therein was 2.89% per annum, inclusive of the impact of our cash flow hedges. The following is a summary of our unsecured and secured debt. See Note 8 - Debt in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for a further discussion of our debt.
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Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
As of March 31, 2021, the full $1.0 billion was available on our $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility. Our unsecured revolving credit facility matures in June 2022.
Unsecured Term Loans
As of March 31, 2021, we had $500.0 million of unsecured term loans outstanding, comprised of $300.0 million under our Unsecured Credit Agreement maturing in 2023, and $200.0 million under our unsecured term loan maturing in 2024.
Unsecured Senior Notes
As of March 31, 2021, we had $2.55 billion of unsecured senior notes outstanding, comprised of $600.0 million of senior notes maturing in 2026, $500.0 million of senior notes maturing in 2027, $650.0 million of senior notes maturing in 2030 and $800.0 million of senior notes maturing in 2031.
Commitments and Contingencies
There have been no material changes from the commitments and contingencies previously disclosed in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Debt Service Requirements
We are required by the terms of our applicable loan agreements to meet certain financial covenants, such as minimum net worth and liquidity, and reporting requirements, among others. As of March 31, 2021, we believe that we were in compliance with all such covenants and we are not aware of any covenants that it is reasonably likely that we would not be able to meet in accordance with our loan agreements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of and during the three months ended March 31, 2021, we had no material off-balance sheet arrangements that have had or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Inflation
We are exposed to inflation risk as income from future long-term leases is the primary source of our cash flows from operations. There are provisions in the majority of our tenant leases that protect us from the impact of normal inflation. These provisions include rent escalations, reimbursement billings for operating expense pass-through charges and real estate tax and insurance reimbursements on a per square foot allowance. However, due to the long-term nature of our leases, among other factors, the leases may not reset frequently enough to cover inflation.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no material changes from the quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk previously disclosed in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. On March 5, 2021, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), a regulator of financial services firms and financial markets in the United Kingdom, formally announced the cessation of LIBOR as of June 30, 2023. The Alternative Reference Rates Committee, a group of private-market participant convened by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and the New York Federal Reserve, has recommended Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as a more robust reference rate alternative to U.S. dollar LIBOR. Concurrent with the FCA’s announcement, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) determined that the announcement constituted an index cessation event and consequently the fallback spread adjustments were fixed and published, with the spread adjustment between U.S. dollar 1-Month LIBOR and SOFR at 0.11%. Borrowings under our Unsecured Credit Agreement and our $200 million unsecured term loan accrue interest at a rate equal to LIBOR, plus a margin, as specified in Note 8 - Debt. The unsecured revolving credit facility and the corresponding $300 million unsecured term loan under the Unsecured Credit Agreement mature on June 30, 2022 and February 1, 2023, respectively, and thus, we do not believe the cessation of LIBOR will have an impact to these instruments. The $200 million unsecured term loan matures on January 15, 2024, however the loan agreement includes provisions for an alternative rate of interest in the event LIBOR is no longer a widely recognized benchmark rate. As of March 31, 2021, the fallback rate under SOFR was 0.12%. Comparatively, the U.S. dollar 1-Month LIBOR rate as of March 31, 2021 was 0.11%. Consequently, we do not anticipate the transition from LIBOR will have a material impact on our financial statements or results of operations.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
HTA’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including HTA’s Chief Executive Officer (as the principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (as the principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
As of March 31, 2021, an evaluation was conducted by HTA under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including HTA’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on this evaluation, HTA’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each concluded that HTA’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2021.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably believed to be likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. This determination was reached after careful evaluation of the effects COVID-19 has had on our operations.
May 7, 2021

Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP
HTALP’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including HTA’s Chief Executive Officer (as the principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (as the principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
As of March 31, 2021, an evaluation was conducted by HTALP under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including HTA’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on this evaluation, HTA’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of HTA in its capacity as general partner of HTALP, each concluded that HTALP’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2021.
There were no changes in HTALP’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably believed to be likely to materially affect, HTALP’s internal control over financial reporting. This determination was reached after careful evaluation of the effects COVID-19 has had on our operations.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe any liability from any reasonably foreseeable disposition of such claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 24, 2021.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we repurchased shares of our common stock as follows:
Period
Total Number of
Shares Purchased (1) (2)
Average Price
Paid per Share (1) (2)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plan or Program
Maximum Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1, 2021 to January 31, 202184,457 $27.54 — — 
February 1, 2021 to February 28, 2021669 27.52 — — 
March 1, 2021 to March 31, 20218,342 28.13 — — 
(1) Purchases represent shares of common stock withheld by us to satisfy withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares. The price paid per share was the then closing price of our common stock on the NYSE.
(2) For each share of common stock redeemed by HTA, HTALP redeems a corresponding number of OP Units in the HTALP operating partnership. Therefore, the OP Units in the HTALP operating partnership repurchased by HTALP are the same as the shares of common stock repurchased by HTA as shown above.

Item 6. Exhibits
The exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index are included, and incorporated by reference, in this Quarterly Report.

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EXHIBIT INDEX
Pursuant to Item 601(a)(2) of Regulation S-K, this Exhibit Index immediately precedes the exhibits.
The following exhibits are included, or incorporated by reference, in this Quarterly Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 (and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
1.15
1.16
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1.17
1.18
5.1
23.1
31.1*
31.2*
31.3*
31.4*
32.1**
32.2**
32.3**
32.4**
101.INS*Inline XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
By:/s/ Scott D. PetersChief Executive Officer, President and Chairman
 Scott D. Peters(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:May 7, 2021
By:/s/ Robert A. MilliganChief Financial Officer
 Robert A. Milligan(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
Date:May 7, 2021

Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP
By:Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.,
its General Partner
By:/s/ Scott D. PetersChief Executive Officer, President and Chairman
 Scott D. Peters(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:May 7, 2021
By:/s/ Robert A. MilliganChief Financial Officer
 Robert A. Milligan(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
Date:May 7, 2021

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