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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC. - Annual Report: 2016 (Form 10-K)

 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
 
[X]
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016
 
OR
 
[  ]
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from________ to___________
 
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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Maryland
001-13100
56-1871668
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
 
 
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
North Carolina
000-21731
56-1869557
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
 
 
3100 Smoketree Court, Suite 600
Raleigh, NC 27604
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
919-872-4924
(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code)
______________
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value, of Highwoods Properties, Inc.
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
NONE
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Highwoods Properties, Inc.  Yes  x    No ¨    Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership  Yes  x    No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act.
Highwoods Properties, Inc.  Yes  ¨    No x    Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership  Yes  ¨    No x
 



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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Highwoods Properties, Inc.  Yes  x    No ¨    Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership  Yes  x    No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of such registrants’ knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.   x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of ‘large accelerated filer,’ ‘accelerated filer’ and ‘smaller reporting company’ in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act.
 
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
Large accelerated filer x    Accelerated filer ¨      Non-accelerated filer ¨      Smaller reporting company ¨
 
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership
Large accelerated filer ¨    Accelerated filer ¨      Non-accelerated filer x      Smaller reporting company ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act).
Highwoods Properties, Inc.  Yes  ¨    No x    Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership  Yes  ¨    No x
 
The aggregate market value of shares of Common Stock of Highwoods Properties, Inc. held by non-affiliates (based upon the closing sale price on the New York Stock Exchange) on June 30, 2016 was approximately $5.1 billion. At January 27, 2017, there were 101,666,554 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
 
There is no public trading market for the Common Units of Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership. As a result, an aggregate market value of the Common Units of Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership cannot be determined.
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
Portions of the Proxy Statement of Highwoods Properties, Inc. to be filed in connection with its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held May 10, 2017 are incorporated by reference in Part II, Item 5 and Part III, Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

 



EXPLANATORY NOTE

We refer to Highwoods Properties, Inc. as the “Company,” Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership as the “Operating Partnership,” the Company’s common stock as “Common Stock” or “Common Shares,” the Company’s preferred stock as “Preferred Stock” or “Preferred Shares,” the Operating Partnership’s common partnership interests as “Common Units” and the Operating Partnership’s preferred partnership interests as “Preferred Units." References to “we” and “our” mean the Company and the Operating Partnership, collectively, unless the context indicates otherwise.

The Company conducts its activities through the Operating Partnership and is its sole general partner. The partnership agreement provides that the Operating Partnership will assume and pay when due, or reimburse the Company for payment of, all costs and expenses relating to the ownership and operations of, or for the benefit of, the Operating Partnership. The partnership agreement further provides that all expenses of the Company are deemed to be incurred for the benefit of the Operating Partnership.

Certain information contained herein is presented as of January 27, 2017, the latest practicable date for financial information prior to the filing of this Annual Report.

This report combines the Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2016 of the Company and the Operating Partnership. We believe combining the annual reports into this single report results in the following benefits:

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combined reports better reflect how management and investors view the business as a single operating unit;

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combined reports enhance investors' understanding of the Company and the Operating Partnership by enabling them to view the business as a whole and in the same manner as management;

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combined reports are more efficient for the Company and the Operating Partnership and result in savings in time, effort and expense; and

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combined reports are more efficient for investors by reducing duplicative disclosure and providing a single document for their review.

To help investors understand the significant differences between the Company and the Operating Partnership, this report presents the following separate sections for each of the Company and the Operating Partnership:

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Item 6 - Selected Financial Data;

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Item 9A - Controls and Procedures;

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Item 15 - Certifications of CEO and CFO Pursuant to Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;

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Consolidated Financial Statements; and

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the following Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements:

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Note 12 - Equity;

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Note 17 - Earnings Per Share and Per Unit; and

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Note 20 - Quarterly Financial Data.




HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

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PART II
 
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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS
 
General
 
Highwoods Properties, Inc., headquartered in Raleigh, is a publicly-traded real estate investment trust ("REIT"). The Company is a fully integrated office REIT that owns, develops, acquires, leases and manages properties primarily in the best business districts (BBDs) of Atlanta, Greensboro, Memphis, Nashville, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Richmond and Tampa. Our Common Stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "HIW."

At December 31, 2016, the Company owned all of the Preferred Units and 101.3 million, or 97.3%, of the Common Units. Limited partners owned the remaining 2.8 million Common Units. Generally, the Operating Partnership is obligated to redeem each Common Unit at the request of the holder thereof for cash equal to the value of one share of Common Stock based on the average of the market price for the 10 trading days immediately preceding the notice date of such redemption, provided that the Company, at its option, may elect to acquire any such Common Units presented for redemption for cash or one share of Common Stock. The Common Units owned by the Company are not redeemable.
 
The Company was incorporated in Maryland in 1994. The Operating Partnership was formed in North Carolina in 1994. Our executive offices are located at 3100 Smoketree Court, Suite 600, Raleigh, NC 27604, and our telephone number is (919) 872-4924.
 
Our primary business is the operation, acquisition and development of office properties, which accounted for more than 97% of our annualized cash rental revenues as of December 31, 2016. There are no material inter-segment transactions. See Note 19 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a summary of the rental and other revenues, net operating income and assets for each reportable segment.

Our website is www.highwoods.com. In addition to this Annual Report, all quarterly and current reports, proxy statements, interactive data and other information are made available, without charge, on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after they are filed or furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The information on our website does not constitute part of this Annual Report. Reports filed or furnished with the SEC may also be viewed at www.sec.gov or obtained at the SEC's public reference facilities. Please call the SEC at (800) 732-0330 for further information about the public reference facilities.
 
During 2016, the Company filed unqualified Section 303A certifications with the NYSE. The Company and the Operating Partnership have also filed the CEO and CFO certifications required by Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as exhibits to this Annual Report.
 
Business and Operating Strategy
 
Our Strategic Plan focuses on:
 
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owning high-quality, differentiated office buildings in the BBDs of our core markets;

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improving the operating results of our properties through concentrated leasing, asset management, cost control and customer service efforts;

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developing and acquiring office buildings in BBDs that improve the overall quality of our portfolio and generate attractive returns over the long term for our stockholders;

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disposing of properties no longer considered to be core assets primarily due to location, age, quality and/or overall strategic fit; and

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maintaining a conservative and flexible balance sheet with ample liquidity to meet our funding needs and growth prospects. 

Local Market Leadership. We focus our real estate activities in markets where we have extensive local knowledge and own a significant amount of assets. In each of our core markets, we maintain offices that are led by division officers with significant real estate experience. Our real estate professionals are seasoned and cycle-tested. Our senior leadership team has significant experience and maintains important relationships with market participants in each of our core markets.
 

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Customer Service-Oriented Organization. We provide a complete line of real estate services to our customers. We believe that our in-house leasing and asset management, development, acquisition and construction management services generally allow us to respond to the many demands of our existing and potential customer base. We provide our customers with cost-effective services such as build-to-suit construction and space modification, including tenant improvements and expansions. In addition, the breadth of our capabilities and resources provides us with market information not generally available. We believe that operating efficiencies achieved through our fully integrated organization and the strength of our balance sheet also provide a competitive advantage in retaining existing customers and attracting new customers as well as setting our lease rates and pricing other services. In addition, our relationships with our customers may lead to development projects when these customers seek new space.
 
Geographic Diversification. Our core portfolio consists primarily of office properties in Raleigh, Atlanta, Tampa, Nashville, Memphis, Pittsburgh, Richmond and Orlando and office and industrial properties in Greensboro. We do not believe that our operations are significantly dependent upon any particular geographic market.
 
Conservative and Flexible Balance Sheet. We are committed to maintaining a conservative and flexible balance sheet that allows us to capitalize on favorable development and acquisition opportunities as they arise. Our balance sheet also allows us to proactively assure our existing and prospective customers that we are able to fund tenant improvements and maintain our properties in good condition.
 
Competition
 
Our properties compete for customers with similar properties located in our markets primarily on the basis of location, rent, services provided and the design, quality and condition of the facilities. We also compete with other domestic and foreign REITs, financial institutions, pension funds, partnerships, individual investors and others when attempting to acquire, develop and operate properties.
 
Employees
 
At December 31, 2016, we had 438 full-time employees.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
 
An investment in our securities involves various risks. Investors should carefully consider the following risk factors in conjunction with the other information contained in this Annual Report before trading in our securities. If any of these risks actually occur, our business, results of operations, prospects and financial condition could be adversely affected.

Adverse economic conditions in our markets that negatively impact the demand for office space, such as high unemployment, may result in lower occupancy and rental rates for our portfolio, which would adversely affect our results of operations. Our operating results depend heavily on successfully leasing and operating the office space in our portfolio. Economic growth and employment levels in our core markets are and will continue to be important factors in predicting our future operating results.

Key components affecting our rental and other revenues include average occupancy, rental rates, cost recovery income, new developments placed in service, acquisitions and dispositions. Average occupancy generally increases during times of improving economic growth, as our ability to lease space outpaces vacancies that occur upon the expirations of existing leases. Average occupancy generally declines during times of slower economic growth and decreasing office employment because new vacancies tend to outpace our ability to lease space. In addition, the timing of changes in occupancy levels tends to lag the timing of changes in overall economic activity and employment levels. For additional information regarding our average occupancy and rental rate trends over the past five years, see “Item 2. Properties.” Lower rental revenues that result from lower average occupancy or lower rental rates with respect to our same property portfolio will adversely affect our results of operations unless offset by the impact of any newly acquired or developed properties or lower variable operating expenses, general and administrative expenses and/or interest expense.

We face considerable competition in the leasing market and may be unable to renew existing leases or re-let space on terms similar to the existing leases, or we may spend significant capital in our efforts to renew and re-let space, which may adversely affect our results of operations. In addition to seeking to increase our average occupancy by leasing current vacant space, we also concentrate our leasing efforts on renewing existing leases. Because we compete with a number of other developers, owners and operators of office and office-oriented, mixed-use properties, we may be unable to renew leases with our existing customers and, if our current customers do not renew their leases, we may be unable to re-let the space to new customers. To the

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extent that we are able to renew existing leases or re-let such space to new customers, heightened competition resulting from adverse market conditions may require us to utilize rent concessions and tenant improvements to a greater extent than we anticipate or have historically. Further, changes in space utilization by our customers due to technology, economic conditions and business culture also affect the occupancy of our properties. As a result, customers may seek to downsize by leasing less space from us upon any renewal.

If our competitors offer space at rental rates below current market rates or below the rental rates we currently charge our customers, we may lose existing and potential customers, and we may be pressured to reduce our rental rates below those we currently charge in order to retain customers upon expiration of their existing leases. Even if our customers renew their leases or we are able to re-let the space, the terms and other costs of renewal or re-letting, including the cost of required renovations, increased tenant improvement allowances, leasing commissions, reduced rental rates and other potential concessions, may be less favorable than the terms of our current leases and could require significant capital expenditures. From time to time, we may also agree to modify the terms of existing leases to incentivize customers to renew their leases. If we are unable to renew leases or re-let space in a reasonable time, or if our rental rates decline or our tenant improvement costs, leasing commissions or other costs increase, our financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected.

Difficulties or delays in renewing leases with large customers or re-leasing space vacated by large customers could materially impact our results of operations. Our 20 largest customers account for a significant portion of our revenues. See “Item 2. Properties - Customers” and “Item 2. Properties - Lease Expirations.” There are no assurances that these customers, or any of our other large customers, will renew all or any of their space upon expiration of their current leases.

Some of our leases provide customers with the right to terminate their leases early, which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Certain of our leases permit our customers to terminate their leases as to all or a portion of the leased premises prior to their stated lease expiration dates under certain circumstances, such as providing notice by a certain date and, in many cases, paying a termination fee. To the extent that our customers exercise early termination rights, our results of operations will be adversely affected, and we can provide no assurances that we will be able to generate an equivalent amount of net effective rent by leasing the vacated space to others.

Our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected by financial difficulties experienced by a major customer, or by a number of smaller customers, including bankruptcies, insolvencies or general downturns in business. Our operations depend on the financial stability of our customers. A default by a significant customer on its lease payments would cause us to lose the revenue associated with such lease. In the event of a customer default or bankruptcy, we may experience delays in enforcing our rights as landlord and may incur substantial costs re-leasing the property. We cannot evict a customer solely because of its bankruptcy. On the other hand, a court might authorize the customer to reject and terminate its lease. In such case, our claim against the bankrupt customer for unpaid, future rent would be subject to a statutory cap that might be substantially less than the remaining rent actually owed under the lease. As a result, our claim for unpaid rent would likely not be paid in full and we may be required to write off deferred leasing costs and accrued straight-line rents receivable. These events could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.

An oversupply of space in our markets often cause rental rates and occupancies to decline, making it more difficult for us to lease space at attractive rental rates, if at all. Undeveloped land in many of the markets in which we operate is generally more readily available and less expensive than in higher barrier-to-entry markets such as New York and San Francisco. As a result, even during times of positive economic growth, we and/or our competitors could construct new buildings that would compete with our existing properties. Any such oversupply could result in lower occupancy and rental rates in our portfolio, which would have a negative impact on our results of operations.

In order to maintain and/or increase the quality of our properties and successfully compete against other properties, we regularly must spend money to maintain, repair, renovate and improve our properties, which could negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations. If our properties are not as attractive to customers due to physical condition as properties owned by our competitors, we could lose customers or suffer lower rental rates. As a result, we may from time to time make significant capital expenditures to maintain or enhance the competitiveness of our properties. There can be no assurances that any such expenditures would result in higher occupancy or higher rental rates or deter existing customers from relocating to properties owned by our competitors.

Costs of complying with governmental laws and regulations may adversely affect our results of operations. All real property and the operations conducted on real property are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to environmental protection and human health and safety. Some of these laws and regulations may impose joint and several liability on customers, owners or operators for the costs to investigate or remediate contaminated properties, regardless of fault or whether

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the acts causing the contamination were legal. In addition, the presence of hazardous substances, or the failure to properly remediate these substances, may hinder our ability to sell, rent or pledge such property as collateral for future borrowings.

Compliance with new laws or regulations or stricter interpretation of existing laws may require us to incur significant expenditures. Future laws or regulations may impose significant environmental liability. Additionally, our customers' operations, operations in the vicinity of our properties, such as the presence of underground storage tanks, or activities of unrelated third parties may affect our properties. In addition, there are various local, state and federal fire, health, life-safety and similar regulations with which we may be required to comply and that may subject us to liability in the form of fines or damages for noncompliance. Any expenditures, fines or damages we must pay would adversely affect our results of operations. Proposed legislation to address climate change could increase utility and other costs of operating our properties.

Discovery of previously undetected environmentally hazardous conditions may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Under various federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, a current or previous property owner or operator may be liable for the cost to remove or remediate hazardous or toxic substances on such property. These costs could be significant. Such laws often impose liability whether or not the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. Environmental laws also may impose restrictions on the manner in which property may be used or businesses may be operated, and these restrictions may require significant expenditures or prevent us from entering into leases with prospective customers that may be impacted by such laws. Environmental laws provide for sanctions for noncompliance and may be enforced by governmental agencies or private parties. Certain environmental laws and common law principles could be used to impose liability for release of and exposure to hazardous substances, including asbestos-containing materials. Third parties may seek recovery from real property owners or operators for personal injury or property damage associated with exposure to released hazardous substances. The cost of defending against claims of liability, of complying with environmental regulatory requirements, of remediating any contaminated property, or of paying personal injury claims could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Our same property results of operations would suffer if costs of operating our properties, such as real estate taxes, utilities, insurance, maintenance and other costs, rise faster than our ability to increase rental revenues and/or cost recovery income. While we receive additional rent from our customers that is based on recovering a portion of operating expenses, increased operating expenses will negatively impact our results of operations. Our revenues, including cost recovery income, are subject to longer-term leases and may not be quickly increased sufficient to recover an increase in operating costs and expenses. Furthermore, the costs associated with owning and operating a property are not necessarily reduced when circumstances such as market factors and competition cause a reduction in rental revenues from the property. Increases in same property operating expenses would adversely affect our results of operations unless offset by higher rental rates, higher cost recovery income, the impact of any newly acquired or developed properties, lower general and administrative expenses and/or lower interest expense.

Recent and future acquisitions and development properties may fail to perform in accordance with our expectations and may require renovation and development costs exceeding our estimates. In the normal course of business, we typically evaluate potential acquisitions, enter into non-binding letters of intent, and may, at any time, enter into contracts to acquire additional properties. Acquired properties may fail to perform in accordance with our expectations due to lease-up risk, renovation cost risks and other factors. In addition, the renovation and improvement costs we incur in bringing an acquired property up to our standards may exceed our original estimates. We may not have the financial resources to make suitable acquisitions or renovations on favorable terms or at all.

Further, we face significant competition for attractive investment opportunities from an indeterminate number of other real estate investors, including investors with significantly greater capital resources and access to capital than we have, such as domestic and foreign corporations and financial institutions, publicly-traded and privately-held REITs, private institutional investment funds, investment banking firms, life insurance companies and pension funds. Moreover, owners of office properties may be reluctant to sell, resulting in fewer acquisition opportunities. As a result of such increased competition and limited opportunities, we may be unable to acquire additional properties or the purchase price of such properties may be significantly elevated, which would reduce our expected return from making any such acquisitions.

In addition to acquisitions, we periodically consider developing or re-developing properties. Risks associated with development and re-development activities include:

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the unavailability of favorable financing;

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construction costs exceeding original estimates;

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construction and lease-up delays resulting in increased debt service expense and construction costs; and

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lower than anticipated occupancy rates and rents causing a property to be unprofitable or less profitable than originally estimated.

Development and re-development activities are also subject to risks relating to our ability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, any necessary zoning, land-use, building, occupancy and other required governmental and utility company authorizations.

Illiquidity of real estate investments and the tax effect of dispositions could significantly impede our ability to sell assets or respond to favorable or adverse changes in the performance of our properties. Because real estate investments are relatively illiquid, our ability to promptly sell one or more properties in our portfolio in response to changing economic, financial and investment conditions is limited. We intend to continue to sell some of our properties in the future as part of our investment strategy and activities. However, we cannot predict whether we will be able to sell any property for the price or on the terms set by us, or whether the price or other terms offered by a prospective purchaser would be acceptable to us. We also cannot predict the length of time needed to find a willing purchaser and close the sale of a property.

Certain of our properties have low tax bases relative to their estimated current market values, and accordingly, the sale of such assets would generate significant taxable gains unless we sold such properties in a tax-deferred exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code or another tax-free or tax-deferred transaction. For an exchange to qualify for tax-deferred treatment under Section 1031, the net proceeds from the sale of a property must be held by an escrow agent until applied toward the purchase of real estate qualifying for gain deferral. Given the competition for properties meeting our investment criteria, there could be a delay in reinvesting such proceeds or we may be unable to reinvest such proceeds at all. Any delay or limitation in using the reinvestment proceeds to acquire additional income producing assets could adversely affect our near-term results of operations. Additionally, in connection with tax-deferred 1031 transactions, our restricted cash balances may be commingled with other funds being held by any such escrow agent, which subjects our balance to the credit risk of the institution. If we sell properties outright in taxable transactions, we may elect to distribute some or all of the taxable gain to our stockholders under the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for REITs, which in turn could negatively affect our future results of operations and may increase our leverage.

Because holders of Common Units, including one of our directors, may suffer adverse tax consequences upon the sale of some of our properties, they may seek to influence us not to sell certain properties even if such a sale would otherwise be in our best interest. Holders of Common Units may suffer adverse tax consequences upon the sale of certain properties. Therefore, holders of Common Units, including one of our directors, may have different objectives than our stockholders regarding the appropriate pricing and timing of a property's sale. Although the Company is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership and has the exclusive authority to sell any of our properties, those who hold Common Units may seek to influence us not to sell certain properties even if such sale might be financially advantageous to us or influence us to enter into tax deferred exchanges with the proceeds of such sales when such a reinvestment might not otherwise be in our best interest.

Our use of joint ventures may limit our flexibility with jointly owned investments. In appropriate circumstances, we own, develop and acquire properties in joint ventures with other persons or entities when circumstances warrant the use of these structures. Types of joint venture investments include noncontrolling ownership interests in entities such as partnerships and limited liability companies and tenant-in-common interests in which we own less than 100% of the undivided interests in a real estate asset. Our participation in joint ventures is subject to the risks that:

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we could become engaged in a dispute with any of our joint venture partners that might affect our ability to develop or operate a property;

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our joint ventures are subject to debt and the refinancing of such debt may require equity capital calls;

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our joint venture partners may default on their obligations necessitating that we fulfill their obligation ourselves;

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our joint venture partners may have different objectives than we have regarding the appropriate timing and terms of any renovation, sale or refinancing of properties;

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our joint venture partners may be structured differently than us for tax purposes and this could create conflicts of interest; and

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Our insurance coverage on our properties may be inadequate. We carry insurance on all of our properties, including insurance for liability, fire, windstorms, floods, earthquakes, environmental concerns and business interruption. Insurance companies, however, limit or exclude coverage against certain types of losses, such as losses due to terrorist acts, named windstorms, earthquakes and toxic mold. Thus, we may not have insurance coverage, or sufficient insurance coverage, against certain types of losses and/or there may be decreases in the insurance coverage available. Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of our insured limits occur, we could lose all or a portion of the capital we have invested in a property or properties, as well as the anticipated future operating income from the property or properties. If any of our properties were to experience a catastrophic loss, it could disrupt our operations, delay revenue and result in large expenses to repair or rebuild the property. Further, if any of our insurance carriers were to become insolvent, we would be forced to replace the existing insurance coverage with another suitable carrier, and any outstanding claims would be at risk for collection. In such an event, we cannot be certain that we would be able to replace the coverage at similar or otherwise favorable terms. Such events could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

We have obtained title insurance policies for each of our properties, typically in an amount equal to its original purchase price.  However, these policies may be for amounts less than the current or future values of our properties, particularly for land parcels on which we subsequently construct a building. In such event, if there is a title defect relating to any of our properties, we could lose some of the capital invested in and anticipated profits from such property.

Our use of debt to finance a portion of our operations could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We are subject to risks associated with debt financing, such as the sufficiency of cash flow to meet required payment obligations, ability to comply with financial ratios and other covenants and the availability of capital to refinance existing indebtedness or fund important business initiatives. If we breach covenants in our debt agreements, the lenders can declare a default and, if the debt is secured, can take possession of the property securing the defaulted loan. In addition, certain of our unsecured debt agreements contain cross-default provisions giving the unsecured lenders the right to declare a default if we are in default under more than $25.0 million with respect to other loans in some circumstances. Unwaived defaults under our debt agreements could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Further, we obtain credit ratings from Moody's Investors Service and Standard and Poor's Rating Services based on their evaluation of our creditworthiness. These agencies' ratings are based on a number of factors, some of which are not within our control. In addition to factors specific to our financial strength and performance, the rating agencies also consider conditions affecting REITs generally. We cannot assure you that our credit ratings will not be downgraded. If our credit ratings are downgraded or other negative action is taken, we could be required, among other things, to pay additional interest and fees on outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility and bank term loans.

We generally do not intend to reserve funds to retire existing debt upon maturity, which includes $379.7 million principal amount of unsecured notes due March 15, 2017 and a $109.1 million secured loan due November 1, 2017. We may not be able to repay, refinance or extend any or all of our debt at maturity or upon any acceleration. If any refinancing is done at higher interest rates, the increased interest expense could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Any such refinancing could also impose tighter financial ratios and other covenants that restrict our ability to take actions that could otherwise be in our best interest, such as funding new development activity, making opportunistic acquisitions, repurchasing our securities or paying distributions. While we do not currently have significant amounts of mortgage debt, we may in the future mortgage additional properties, which could also restrict our ability to sell any such underlying assets. If we do not meet any such mortgage financing obligations, any properties securing such indebtedness could be foreclosed on.

We depend on our revolving credit facility for working capital purposes and for the short-term funding of our development and acquisition activity and, in certain instances, the repayment of other debt upon maturity. Our ability to borrow under the revolving credit facility also allows us to quickly capitalize on opportunities at short-term interest rates. If our lenders default under their obligations under the revolving credit facility or we become unable to borrow additional funds under the facility for any reason, we would be required to seek alternative equity or debt capital, which could be more costly and adversely impact our financial condition. If such alternative capital were unavailable, we may not be able to make new investments and could have difficulty repaying other debt.

Increases in interest rates would increase our interest expense. At December 31, 2016, we had $475.0 million of variable rate debt outstanding not protected by interest rate hedge contracts. We may incur additional variable rate debt in the future. If interest rates increase, then so would the interest expense on our unhedged variable rate debt, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. From time to time, we manage our exposure to interest rate risk with interest rate hedge contracts that effectively fix or cap a portion of our variable rate debt. In addition, we utilize fixed rate debt at market rates. If interest rates decrease, the fair market value of any existing interest rate hedge contracts or outstanding fixed-rate debt would decline.

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Our efforts to manage these exposures may not be successful. Our use of interest rate hedge contracts to manage risk associated with interest rate volatility may expose us to additional risks, including a risk that a counterparty to a hedge contract may fail to honor its obligations. Developing an effective interest rate risk strategy is complex and no strategy can completely insulate us from risks associated with interest rate fluctuations. There can be no assurance that our hedging activities will have the desired beneficial impact on our results of operations or financial condition. Termination of interest rate hedge contracts typically involves costs, such as transaction fees or breakage costs.

Failure to comply with Federal government contractor requirements could result in substantial costs and loss of substantial revenue. We are subject to compliance with a wide variety of complex legal requirements because we are a Federal government contractor. These laws regulate how we conduct business, require us to administer various compliance programs and require us to impose compliance responsibilities on some of our contractors. Our failure to comply with these laws could subject us to fines and penalties, cause us to be in default of our leases and other contracts with the Federal government and bar us from entering into future leases and other contracts with the Federal government.

We face risks associated with security breaches through cyber attacks, cyber intrusions or otherwise, as well as other significant disruptions of our information technology (IT) networks and related systems. We face risks associated with security breaches, whether through cyber attacks or cyber intrusions over the Internet, malware, computer viruses, attachments to e-mails, persons inside our organization or persons with access to systems inside our organization, and other significant disruptions of our IT networks and related systems. The risk of a security breach or disruption, particularly through cyber attack or cyber intrusion, including by computer hackers, foreign governments and cyber terrorists, has generally increased as the number, intensity and sophistication of attempted attacks and intrusions from around the world have increased. Our IT networks and related systems are essential to the operation of our business and our ability to perform day-to-day operations (including managing our building systems) and, in some cases, may be critical to the operations of certain of our customers. Although we make efforts to maintain the security and integrity of these types of IT networks and related systems, and we have implemented various measures to manage the risk of a security breach or disruption, there can be no assurance that our security efforts and measures will be effective or that attempted security breaches or disruptions would not be successful or damaging. Even the most well protected information, networks, systems and facilities remain potentially vulnerable because the techniques used in such attempted security breaches evolve and generally are not recognized until launched against a target, and in some cases are designed not be detected and, in fact, may not be detected. Accordingly, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate security barriers or other preventative measures, and thus it is impossible for us to entirely mitigate this risk.

A security breach or other significant disruption involving our IT networks and related systems could:

•
disrupt the proper functioning of our networks and systems and therefore our operations and/or those of certain of our customers;

•
result in misstated financial reports, violations of loan covenants, missed reporting deadlines and/or missed permitting deadlines;

•
result in our inability to properly monitor our compliance with the rules and regulations regarding our qualification as a REIT;

•
result in the unauthorized access to, and destruction, loss, theft, misappropriation or release of, proprietary, confidential, sensitive or otherwise valuable information of ours or others, which others could use to compete against us or which could expose us to damage claims by third-parties for disruptive, destructive or otherwise harmful purposes and outcomes;

•
result in our inability to maintain the building systems relied upon by our customers for the efficient use of their leased space;

•
require significant management attention and resources to remedy any damages that result;

•
subject us to claims for breach of contract, damages, credits, penalties or termination of leases or other agreements; or

•
damage our reputation among our customers and investors generally.
 
Any or all of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.


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The Company may be subject to taxation as a regular corporation if it fails to maintain its REIT status, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's stockholders and on the Operating Partnership. We may be subject to adverse consequences if the Company fails to continue to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. While we intend to operate in a manner that will allow the Company to continue to qualify as a REIT, we cannot provide any assurances that the Company will remain qualified as such in the future, which could have particularly adverse consequences to the Company's stockholders. Many of the requirements for taxation as a REIT are highly technical and complex and depend upon various factual matters and circumstances that may not be entirely within our control. The fact that the Company holds its assets through the Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries further complicates the application of the REIT requirements. Even a technical or inadvertent mistake could jeopardize our REIT status. Furthermore, Congress and the Internal Revenue Service might change the tax laws and regulations and the courts might issue new rulings that make it more difficult, or impossible, for the Company to remain qualified as a REIT. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT, it would (a) not be allowed a deduction for dividends paid to stockholders in computing its taxable income, (b) be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates (and potentially the alternative minimum tax and increased state and local taxes) and (c) unless entitled to relief under the tax laws, not be able to re-elect REIT status until the fifth calendar year after it failed to qualify as a REIT. Additionally, the Company would no longer be required to make distributions. As a result of these factors, the Company's failure to qualify as a REIT could impair our ability to expand our business and adversely affect the price of our Common Stock.

Even if we remain qualified as a REIT, we may face other tax liabilities that adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Even if we remain qualified for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to certain federal, state and local taxes on our income and assets, including taxes on any undistributed income, tax on income from some activities conducted as a result of a foreclosure, and state or local income, property and transfer taxes. In addition, our taxable REIT subsidiary is subject to regular corporate federal, state and local taxes. Any of these taxes would adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Complying with REIT requirements may cause us to forego otherwise attractive opportunities or liquidate otherwise attractive investments. To remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we must continually satisfy tests concerning, among other things, the sources of our income, the nature and diversification of our assets, the amounts we distribute to our stockholders and the ownership of our capital stock. In order to meet these tests, we may be required to forego investments we might otherwise make. Thus, compliance with the REIT requirements may hinder our performance.

In particular, we must ensure that at the end of each calendar quarter, at least 75% of the value of our assets consists of cash, cash items, government securities and qualified real estate assets. The remainder of our investment in securities (other than government securities, securities of taxable REIT subsidiaries and qualified real estate assets) generally cannot include more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer or more than 10% of the total value of the outstanding securities of any one issuer. In addition, in general, no more than 5% of the value of our assets (other than government securities, securities of taxable REIT subsidiaries and qualified real estate assets) can consist of the securities of any one issuer, and no more than 25% of the value of our total assets can be represented by the securities of one or more taxable REIT subsidiaries. If we fail to comply with these requirements at the end of any calendar quarter, we must correct the failure within 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter or qualify for certain statutory relief provisions to avoid losing our REIT qualification and suffering adverse tax consequences. As a result, we may be required to liquidate otherwise attractive investments, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

The prohibited transactions tax may limit our ability to sell properties. A REIT's net income from prohibited transactions is subject to a 100% tax. In general, prohibited transactions are sales or other dispositions of property held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business. We may be subject to the prohibited transaction tax equal to 100% of net gain upon a disposition of real property. Although a safe harbor to the characterization of the sale of real property by a REIT as a prohibited transaction is available, we cannot assure you that we can in all cases comply with the safe harbor or that we will avoid owning property that may be characterized as held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business. Consequently, we may choose not to engage in certain sales of our properties or may conduct such sales through our taxable REIT subsidiary, which would be subject to federal and state income taxation.

Dividends payable by REITs do not qualify for the reduced tax rates available for some dividends. The maximum tax rate applicable to “qualified dividend income” payable to U.S. stockholders that are taxed at individual rates is 20%. Dividends payable by REITs, however, generally are not eligible for the reduced rates on qualified dividend income. The more favorable rates applicable to regular corporate qualified dividends could cause investors who are taxed at individual rates to perceive investments in REITs to be relatively less attractive than investments in the stocks of non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which could adversely affect the value of the shares of REITs, including our stock.


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We face possible state and local tax audits. Because we are organized and qualify as a REIT, we are generally not subject to federal income taxes, but we are subject to certain state and local taxes. In the normal course of business, certain entities through which we own real estate have undergone tax audits. Collectively, tax deficiency notices received to date from the jurisdictions conducting previous audits have not been material. However, there can be no assurance that future audits will not occur with increased frequency or that the ultimate result of such audits will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

The price of our Common Stock is volatile and may decline. A number of factors may adversely influence the public market price of our Common Stock. These factors include:

•
the level of institutional interest in us;

•
the perceived attractiveness of investment in us, in comparison to other REITs;

•
the attractiveness of securities of REITs in comparison to other asset classes;

•
our financial condition and performance;

•
the market's perception of our growth potential and potential future cash dividends;

•
government action or regulation, including changes in tax laws;

•
increases in market interest rates, which may lead investors to expect a higher annual yield from our distributions in relation to the price of our Common Stock;

•
changes in our credit ratings;

•
the issuance of additional shares of Common Stock, or the perception that such issuances might occur, including under our equity distribution agreements; and

•
any negative change in the level or stability of our dividend.

Tax elections regarding distributions may impact the future liquidity of the Company or our stockholders. Under certain circumstances, we may consider making a tax election to treat future distributions to stockholders as distributions in the current year. This election, which is provided for in the Internal Revenue Code, may allow us to avoid increasing our dividends or paying additional income taxes in the current year. However, this could result in a constraint on our ability to decrease our dividends in future years without creating risk of either violating the REIT distribution requirements or generating additional income tax liability.

We may face risks in connection with Section 1031 exchanges. If a transaction's gain that is intended to qualify as a Section 1031 deferral is later determined to be taxable, we may face adverse consequences, and if the laws applicable to such transactions are amended or repealed, we may not be able to dispose of properties on a tax-deferred basis.

Tax legislative or regulatory action could adversely affect us or our stockholders. In recent years, numerous legislative, judicial and administrative changes have been made to the U.S. federal income tax laws applicable to investments similar to an investment in our Common Stock. Additional changes to tax laws are likely to continue in the future, and we cannot assure you that any such changes will not adversely affect the taxation of us or our stockholders. Any such changes could have an adverse effect on an investment in our Common Stock or on the market value of our properties.

We cannot assure you that we will continue to pay dividends at historical rates. We generally expect to use cash flows from operating activities to fund dividends. The following factors will affect such cash flows and, accordingly, influence the decisions of the Company's board of directors regarding dividends:

•
projections with respect to the future REIT taxable income expected to be generated by the Company;

•
debt service requirements after taking into account debt covenants and the repayment and restructuring of certain indebtedness and the availability of alternative sources of debt and equity capital and their impact on our ability to refinance existing debt and grow our business;

•
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•
changes in rents attributable to the renewal of existing leases or replacement leases;

•
changes in occupancy rates at existing properties and execution of leases for newly acquired or developed properties;

•
changes in operating expenses;

•
anticipated leasing capital expenditures attributable to the renewal of existing leases or replacement leases;

•
anticipated building improvements; and
 
•
expected cash flows from financing and investing activities, including from the sales of assets generating taxable gains to the extent such assets are not sold in a tax-deferred exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code or another tax-free or tax-deferred transaction.

The decision to declare and pay dividends on our Common Stock in the future, as well as the timing, amount and composition of any such future dividends, will be at the sole discretion of the Company's board of directors. Changes in our future dividend payout level could have a material effect on the market price of our Common Stock.

Cash distributions reduce the amount of cash that would otherwise be available for other business purposes, including funding debt maturities, reducing debt or future growth initiatives. For the Company to maintain its qualification as a REIT, it must annually distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of REIT taxable income, excluding net capital gains. In addition, although capital gains are not required to be distributed to maintain REIT status, taxable capital gains, if any, that are generated as part of our capital recycling program are subject to federal and state income tax unless such gains are distributed to our stockholders. Cash distributions made to stockholders to maintain REIT status or to distribute otherwise taxable capital gains limit our ability to accumulate capital for other business purposes, including funding debt maturities, reducing debt or growth initiatives.

Further issuances of equity securities may adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock and may be dilutive to current stockholders. The sales of a substantial number of Common Shares, or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock. The Company’s board of directors may authorize the issuance of additional authorized but unissued Common Shares or other authorized but unissued securities at any time. We have filed a registration statement with the SEC allowing us to offer, from time to time, an indefinite amount of equity securities (including Common Stock and Preferred Stock) on an as-needed basis and subject to our ability to effect offerings on satisfactory terms based on prevailing conditions. In addition, the Company’s board of directors has, from time to time, authorized the Company to issue shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Company’s equity sales agreements. The interests of our existing stockholders could be diluted if additional equity securities are issued to finance future developments and acquisitions or repay indebtedness.  Our ability to execute our business strategy depends on our access to an appropriate blend of debt financing, including unsecured lines of credit and other forms of secured and unsecured debt, and equity financing, including common equity.

We may change our policies without obtaining the approval of our stockholders. Our operating and financial policies, including our policies with respect to acquisitions of real estate, growth, operations, indebtedness, capitalization and dividends, are exclusively determined by the Company’s Board of Directors. Accordingly, our stockholders do not control these policies.

Limits on changes in control may discourage takeover attempts beneficial to stockholders. Provisions in the Company's charter and bylaws as well as Maryland general corporation law may have anti-takeover effects that delay, defer or prevent a takeover attempt. For example, these provisions may defer or prevent tender offers for our Common Stock or purchases of large blocks of our Common Stock, thus limiting the opportunities for the Company's stockholders to receive a premium for their shares of Common Stock over then-prevailing market prices. These provisions include the following:

•
Ownership limit. The Company's charter prohibits direct, indirect or constructive ownership by any person or entity of more than 9.8% of the Company's outstanding capital stock. Any attempt to own or transfer shares of capital stock in excess of the ownership limit without the consent of the Company's board of directors will be void.

•
Preferred Stock. The Company's charter authorizes the board of directors to issue preferred stock in one or more classes and establish the preferences and rights of any class of preferred stock issued. These actions can be taken without stockholder approval. The issuance of preferred stock could have the effect of delaying or preventing someone from taking control of the Company, even if a change in control were in our best interest.

•
Business combinations. Pursuant to the Company's charter and Maryland law, the Company cannot merge into or consolidate with another corporation or enter into a statutory share exchange transaction in which the Company is not

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the surviving entity or sell all or substantially all of its assets unless the board of directors adopts a resolution declaring the proposed transaction advisable and a majority of the stockholders voting together as a single class approve the transaction. Maryland law prohibits stockholders from taking action by written consent unless all stockholders consent in writing. The practical effect of this limitation is that any action required or permitted to be taken by the Company's stockholders may only be taken if it is properly brought before an annual or special meeting of stockholders. The Company's bylaws further provide that in order for a stockholder to properly bring any matter before a meeting, the stockholder must comply with requirements regarding advance notice. The foregoing provisions could have the effect of delaying until the next annual meeting stockholder actions that the holders of a majority of the Company's outstanding voting securities favor. These provisions may also discourage another person from making a tender offer for the Company's common stock, because such person or entity, even if it acquired a majority of the Company's outstanding voting securities, would likely be able to take action as a stockholder, such as electing new directors or approving a merger, only at a duly called stockholders meeting. Maryland law also establishes special requirements with respect to business combinations between Maryland corporations and interested stockholders unless exemptions apply. Among other things, the law prohibits for five years a merger and other similar transactions between a corporation and an interested stockholder and requires a supermajority vote for such transactions after the end of the five-year period. The Company's charter contains a provision exempting the Company from the Maryland business combination statute. However, we cannot assure you that this charter provision will not be amended or repealed at any point in the future.

•
Control share acquisitions. Maryland general corporation law also provides that control shares of a Maryland corporation acquired in a control share acquisition have no voting rights except to the extent approved by a vote of two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter, excluding shares owned by the acquirer or by officers or employee directors. The control share acquisition statute does not apply to shares acquired in a merger, consolidation or share exchange if the corporation is a party to the transaction, or to acquisitions approved or exempted by the corporation's charter or bylaws. The Company's bylaws contain a provision exempting from the control share acquisition statute any stock acquired by any person. However, we cannot assure you that this bylaw provision will not be amended or repealed at any point in the future.

•
Maryland unsolicited takeover statute. Under Maryland law, the Company's board of directors could adopt various anti-takeover provisions without the consent of stockholders. The adoption of such measures could discourage offers for the Company or make an acquisition of the Company more difficult, even when an acquisition would be in the best interest of the Company's stockholders.

•
Anti‑takeover protections of operating partnership agreement. Upon a change in control of the Company, the partnership agreement of the Operating Partnership requires certain acquirers to maintain an umbrella partnership real estate investment trust structure with terms at least as favorable to the limited partners as are currently in place. For instance, the acquirer would be required to preserve the limited partner's right to continue to hold tax-deferred partnership interests that are redeemable for capital stock of the acquirer. Exceptions would require the approval of two-thirds of the limited partners of our Operating Partnership (other than the Company). These provisions may make a change of control transaction involving the Company more complicated and therefore might decrease the likelihood of such a transaction occurring, even if such a transaction would be in the best interest of the Company's stockholders.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
 
Our core portfolio consists primarily of office properties in Raleigh, Atlanta, Tampa, Nashville, Memphis, Pittsburgh, Richmond and Orlando and office and industrial properties in Greensboro.
 
Properties
 
The following table sets forth information about in-service office properties that we wholly own by geographic location at December 31, 2016:
 
Market
 
Rentable
Square Feet
 
Occupancy
 
Percentage of Annualized Cash Rental Revenue (1)
Atlanta
 
5,239,000

 
92.1
%
 
19.7
%
Raleigh
 
5,096,000

 
92.7

 
18.0

Nashville
 
3,338,000

 
99.6

 
14.6

Tampa
 
3,822,000

 
90.9

 
13.7

Pittsburgh
 
2,162,000

 
93.8

 
8.9

Memphis
 
2,208,000

 
89.8

 
7.9

Orlando
 
1,977,000

 
88.2

 
7.6

Richmond
 
1,942,000

 
94.6

 
5.9

Greensboro
 
1,151,000

 
93.2

 
3.5

Kansas City
 
67,000

 
95.6

 
0.2

Total
 
27,002,000

 
92.9
%
 
100.0
%
__________
(1)
Annualized Cash Rental Revenue is cash rental revenue (base rent plus cost recovery income, excluding straight-line rent) from our office properties for the month of December 2016 multiplied by 12.
 
The following table sets forth the net changes in rentable square footage of in-service properties that we wholly own:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
(rentable square feet in thousands)
Acquisitions
243

 
1,592

 
686

Developments Placed In-Service
176

 
503

 
282

Redevelopment/Other
(46
)
 
14

 
(19
)
Dispositions
(1,429
)
 
(175
)
 
(1,645
)
Net Change in Rentable Square Footage
(1,056
)
 
1,934

 
(696
)
 
The following table sets forth operating information about in-service properties that we wholly own:
 
 
Average
Occupancy
 
Annualized GAAP Rent
Per Square
Foot (1)
 
Annualized Cash Rent
Per Square
Foot (2)
2012
90.3
%
 
$
17.90

 
$
18.42

2013
90.0
%
 
$
21.42

 
$
20.48

2014
90.4
%
 
$
22.13

 
$
21.29

2015
92.3
%
 
$
23.30

 
$
22.55

2016
92.8
%
 
$
23.24

 
$
22.55

__________
(1)
Annualized GAAP Rent Per Square Foot is rental revenue (base rent plus cost recovery income, including straight-line rent) for the month of December of the respective year multiplied by 12, divided by total occupied rentable square footage.
(2)
Annualized Cash Rent Per Square Foot is cash rental revenue (base rent plus cost recovery income, excluding straight-line rent) for the month of December of the respective year multiplied by 12, divided by total occupied rentable square footage.

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Customers

The following table sets forth information concerning the 20 largest customers of properties that we wholly own at December 31, 2016:
 
Customer
 
Rentable Square
Feet
 
Annualized
Cash Rental
Revenue (1)
 
Percent of
Total
Annualized
Cash Rental
Revenue (1)
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Lease Term in
Years
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Federal Government
 
1,418,042

 
$
34,369

 
5.52
%
 
4.4

Metropolitan Life Insurance
 
661,060

 
16,369

 
2.63

 
10.2

PPG Industries
 
356,215

 
9,721

 
1.56

 
14.3

HCA Corporation
 
297,909

 
8,064

 
1.29

 
0.3

EQT Corporation
 
319,269

 
7,512

 
1.21

 
7.8

Healthways
 
263,598

 
6,903

 
1.11

 
6.2

International Paper
 
278,444

 
6,457

 
1.04

 
11.9

Bass, Berry & Sims
 
195,846

 
6,356

 
1.02

 
8.1

State of Georgia
 
318,506

 
6,222

 
1.00

 
4.0

Willis Towers Watson
 
239,506

 
6,172

 
0.99

 
5.1

Novelis
 
168,949

 
5,577

 
0.89

 
7.7

Marsh USA
 
175,390

 
5,474

 
0.88

 
5.2

Aon
 
190,683

 
5,408

 
0.87

 
2.9

PNC Bank
 
187,076

 
5,364

 
0.86

 
9.9

Vanderbilt University
 
209,989

 
5,216

 
0.84

 
3.8

Syniverse Technologies
 
218,678

 
4,906

 
0.79

 
9.8

Lifepoint Corporate Services
 
202,991

 
4,691

 
0.75

 
12.3

Morgan Stanley
 
144,616

 
4,642

 
0.74

 
2.8

AT&T
 
197,826

 
4,571

 
0.73

 
2.6

SunTrust
 
141,735

 
4,345

 
0.70

 
3.3

Total
 
6,186,328

 
$
158,339

 
25.42
%
 
6.6

__________
(1)
Annualized Cash Rental Revenue is cash rental revenue (base rent plus cost recovery income, excluding straight-line rent) for the month of December 2016 multiplied by 12.

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Lease Expirations
 
The following tables set forth scheduled lease expirations for existing leases at office properties that we wholly owned at December 31, 2016:

Lease Expiring (1)
 
Number of Leases Expiring
 
Rentable
Square Feet
Subject to
Expiring
Leases
 
Percentage of
Leased Square
Footage
Represented
by Expiring
Leases
 
Annualized
Cash Rental
Revenue
Under Expiring
Leases (2)
 
Average
Annual Cash
Rental Rate
Per Square
Foot for
Expirations
 
Percent of
Annualized
Cash Rental
Revenue
Represented
by Expiring
Leases (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
($ in thousands)
 
 
 
2017 (3)
 
435

 
2,319,501

 
9.3
%
 
$
59,525

 
$
25.66

 
9.8
%
2018
 
399

 
2,735,958

 
10.9

 
66,598

 
24.34

 
11.0

2019
 
364

 
3,535,333

 
14.0

 
85,950

 
24.31

 
14.3

2020
 
295

 
2,754,909

 
11.0

 
73,892

 
26.82

 
12.2

2021
 
253

 
2,767,479

 
11.0

 
64,430

 
23.28

 
10.7

2022
 
143

 
1,710,029

 
6.8

 
39,457

 
23.07

 
6.5

2023
 
81

 
1,614,168

 
6.4

 
37,364

 
23.15

 
6.2

2024
 
66

 
1,769,755

 
7.1

 
43,016

 
24.31

 
7.1

2025
 
44

 
947,576

 
3.8

 
26,392

 
27.85

 
4.4

2026
 
66

 
1,245,338

 
5.0

 
28,625

 
22.99

 
4.7

Thereafter
 
168

 
3,673,904

 
14.7

 
79,502

 
21.64

 
13.1

 
 
2,314

 
25,073,950

 
100.0
%
 
$
604,751

 
$
24.12

 
100.0
%
__________
(1)
Expirations that have been renewed are reflected above based on the renewal expiration date. Expirations include leases related to completed not stabilized development properties but exclude leases related to developments in-process.
(2)
Annualized Cash Rental Revenue is cash rental revenue (base rent plus cost recovery income, excluding straight-line rent) for the month of December 2016 multiplied by 12.
(3)
Includes 62,000 rentable square feet of leases that are on a month-to-month basis, which represent 0.3% of total annualized cash rental revenue.

In-Process Development
 
As of December 31, 2016, we were developing 1.2 million rentable square feet of office properties. The following table summarizes these announced and in-process office developments:
 
Property
 
Market
 
Rentable Square Feet
 
Anticipated Total Investment (1)
 
Investment As Of December 31, 2016 (1)
 
Pre - Leased %
 
Estimated Completion
 
Estimated Stabilization
 
 
 
 
 
 
($ in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bridgestone Americas
 
Nashville
 
514,000

 
$
200,000

 
$
135,856

 
100.0
%
 
3Q17
 
3Q17
Riverwood 200
 
Atlanta
 
299,000

 
107,000

 
76,583

 
72.7

 
2Q17
 
2Q19
Seven Springs II
 
Nashville
 
131,000

 
38,100

 
25,288

 
52.3

 
2Q17
 
3Q18
5000 CentreGreen
 
Raleigh
 
166,500

 
40,850

 
15,365

 
—

 
3Q17
 
3Q19
Virginia Urology (2)
 
Richmond
 
87,000

 
29,140

 
1,479

 
100.0

 
3Q18
 
3Q18
 
 
 
 
1,197,500

 
$
415,090

 
$
254,571

 
74.1
%
 
 
 
 
__________
(1)
Includes deferred lease commissions which are classified in deferred leasing costs on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)
Recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets in land held for development, not development in-process.


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Land Held for Development
 
We wholly owned 431 acres of development land at December 31, 2016. We estimate that we can develop approximately 4.6 million and 0.4 million rentable square feet of office and industrial space, respectively, on the 235 acres that we consider core assets for our future development needs. Our core development land is zoned and available for development, and nearly all of the land has utility infrastructure in place. We believe that our commercially zoned and unencumbered land gives us a development advantage over other commercial real estate development companies in many of our markets.
 
Joint Venture Investments
 
The following table sets forth information about our joint venture investments by geographic location at December 31, 2016:
 
 
 
Rentable
Square Feet
 
Weighted
Average
Ownership
Interest (1)
 
Occupancy
 
Percentage of
Annualized
Cash Rental
Revenue (2)
Market
 
Kansas City (3)
 
292,000

 
50.0
%
 
99.5
%
 
39.3
%
Raleigh
 
635,000

 
25.0

 
93.5

 
29.8

Richmond (4)
 
345,000

 
50.0

 
100.0

 
21.1

Orlando
 
306,000

 
28.0

 
100.0

 
9.8

Total
 
1,578,000

 
35.7
%
 
97.3
%
 
100.0
%
__________
(1)
Weighted Average Ownership Interest is calculated using Rentable Square Feet.
(2)
Annualized Cash Rental Revenue is cash rental revenue (base rent plus cost recovery income, excluding straight-line rent) for the month of December 2016 multiplied by 12.
(3)
Excluding our 26.5% ownership interest in a real estate brokerage services company.
(4)
This joint venture is consolidated.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are from time to time a party to a variety of legal proceedings, claims and assessments arising in the ordinary course of our business. We regularly assess the liabilities and contingencies in connection with these matters based on the latest information available. For those matters where it is probable that we have incurred or will incur a loss and the loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated, the estimated loss is accrued and charged to income in our Consolidated Financial Statements. In other instances, because of the uncertainties related to both the probable outcome and amount or range of loss, a reasonable estimate of liability, if any, cannot be made. Based on the current expected outcome of such matters, none of these proceedings, claims or assessments is expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.


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ITEM X. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

The Company is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. The following table sets forth information with respect to the Company’s executive officers:
 
Name
 
Age
 
Position and Background
Edward J. Fritsch
 
58
 
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Fritsch has been a director since January 2001. Mr. Fritsch became our chief executive officer and chair of the investment committee of our board of directors on July 1, 2004 and our president in December 2003. Prior to that, Mr. Fritsch was our chief operating officer from January 1998 to July 2004 and was a vice president and secretary from June 1994 to January 1998. Mr. Fritsch joined our predecessor in 1982 and was a partner of that entity at the time of our initial public offering in June 1994. Mr. Fritsch currently serves as a director and member of the audit and compensation committees of National Retail Properties, Inc., a publicly-traded REIT (NYSE:NNN). Mr. Fritsch is immediate past chair of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") and currently serves on its executive board and chairs its governance committee. Mr. Fritsch is also a member of Wells Fargo's central region advisory board, a member of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Foundation board, a director of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Real Estate Holdings and a member of the Dix Park Conservancy board.

Theodore J. Klinck
 
51
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Investment Officer.
Mr. Klinck became executive vice president and chief operating and investment officer in September 2015. Prior to that, Mr. Klinck was our senior vice president and chief investment officer since March 2012. Before joining us, Mr. Klinck served as principal and chief investment officer with Goddard Investment Group, a privately owned real estate investment firm. Previously, Mr. Klinck had been a managing director at Morgan Stanley Real Estate.

Mark F. Mulhern
 
57
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Mulhern became chief financial officer in September 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Mulhern was a director of the Company since January 2012. Mr. Mulhern served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Exco Resources, Inc. (NYSE:XCO), an oil and gas exploration and production company, from 2013 until September 2014. Mr. Mulhern served as senior vice president and chief financial officer of Progress Energy, Inc. (NYSE:PGN) from 2008 until its merger with Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) in July 2012. Mr. Mulhern first joined Progress Energy in 1996 and served in a number of financial and strategic roles. He also spent eight years at Price Waterhouse. Mr. Mulhern currently serves as a director of Azure Midstream Partners, a publicly-traded energy company (NYSE:AZUR), McKim and Creed, a private engineering services firm and Triangle Capital Corporation (NYSE:TCAP), a leading provider of capital to lower middle market companies. Mr. Mulhern is a certified public accountant, a certified management accountant and a certified internal auditor.
Jeffrey D. Miller
 
46
 
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
Prior to joining us in March 2007, Mr. Miller was a partner with DLA Piper US, LLP, where he practiced since 2005. Previously, Mr. Miller had been a partner with Alston & Bird LLP. Mr. Miller is admitted to practice in North Carolina. Mr. Miller served as lead independent director of Hatteras Financial Corp., a publicly-traded mortgage REIT (NYSE:HTS), prior to its merger with Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY) in July 2016.


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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The following table sets forth high and low stock prices per share reported on the NYSE and dividends declared per share of Common Stock:

 
 
2016
 
2015
Quarter Ended
 
High
 
Low
 
Dividend
 
High
 
Low
 
Dividend
March 31
 
$
48.14

 
$
38.08

 
$
0.425

 
$
48.34

 
$
43.09

 
$
0.425

June 30
 
$
52.86

 
$
44.93

 
$
0.425

 
$
47.10

 
$
39.72

 
$
0.425

September 30
 
$
56.23

 
$
50.05

 
$
0.425

 
$
42.78

 
$
36.57

 
$
0.425

December 31 (1)
 
$
52.03

 
$
45.83

 
$
1.225

 
$
44.61

 
$
38.18

 
$
0.425

__________
(1)
Includes a special cash dividend of $0.80 per share declared in the quarter ended December 31, 2016 and paid January 10, 2017. The principal purpose of the special dividend was to distribute taxable capital gains associated with the sales of substantially all of our wholly-owned Country Club Plaza assets in Kansas City (which we refer to as the “Plaza assets”) during the first quarter of 2016.

On December 31, 2016, the last reported stock price of our Common Stock on the NYSE was $51.01 per share and the Company had 889 common stockholders of record. There is no public trading market for the Common Units. On December 31, 2016, the Operating Partnership had 103 holders of record of Common Units (other than the Company). At December 31, 2016, there were 101.7 million shares of Common Stock outstanding and 2.8 million Common Units outstanding not owned by the Company.
 
Because the Company is a REIT, the partnership agreement requires the Operating Partnership to distribute at least enough cash for the Company to be able to distribute to its stockholders at least 90.0% of its REIT taxable income, excluding net capital gains. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors – Cash distributions reduce the amount of cash that would otherwise be available for other business purposes, including funding debt maturities, reducing debt or future growth initiatives.”
 
We generally expect to use cash flows from operating activities to fund distributions. The following factors will affect such cash flows and, accordingly, influence the decisions of the Company’s Board of Directors regarding dividends and distributions:
 
•
projections with respect to the future REIT taxable income expected to be generated by the Company;

•
debt service requirements after taking into account debt covenants and the repayment and restructuring of certain indebtedness and the availability of alternative sources of debt and equity capital and their impact on our ability to refinance existing debt and grow our business;

•
scheduled increases in base rents of existing leases;

•
changes in rents attributable to the renewal of existing leases or replacement leases;

•
changes in occupancy rates at existing properties and execution of leases for newly acquired or developed properties;

•
changes in operating expenses;

•
anticipated leasing capital expenditures attributable to the renewal of existing leases or replacement leases;

•
anticipated building improvements; and

•
expected cash flows from financing and investing activities, including from the sales of assets generating taxable gains to the extent such assets are not sold in a tax-deferred exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code or another tax-free or tax-deferred transaction.

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The following stock price performance graph compares the performance of our Common Stock to the S&P 500 and the FTSE NAREIT All Equity REITs Index. The stock price performance graph assumes an investment of $100 in our Common Stock and the two indices on December 31, 2011 and further assumes the reinvestment of all dividends. The FTSE NAREIT All Equity REITs Index is a free-float adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index of U.S. equity REITs. Constituents of the Index include all tax-qualified REITs with more than 50% of total assets in qualifying real estate assets other than mortgages secured by real property. Stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

performancegrapha06.jpg
 
 
 
For the Period from December 31, 2011 to December 31,
Index
 
2012
 
2013
 
2014
 
2015
 
2016
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
 
118.74

 
134.49

 
171.71

 
175.84

 
216.68

S&P 500
 
116.00

 
153.57

 
174.60

 
177.01

 
198.18

FTSE NAREIT All Equity REITs Index
 
118.06

 
120.97

 
157.43

 
162.46

 
176.30

 
The performance graph above is being furnished as part of this Annual Report solely in accordance with the requirement under Rule 14a-3(b)(9) to furnish the Company’s stockholders with such information and, therefore, is not deemed to be filed, or incorporated by reference in any filing, by the Company or the Operating Partnership under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
During 2016, cash dividends declared on Common Stock totaled $2.50 per share, which included a special cash dividend of $0.80 per share declared in the quarter ended December 31, 2016 and paid January 10, 2017. Of the cash dividends declared in 2016, approximately $1.29 per share represented 2016 capital gains, approximately $1.15 per share represented 2016 ordinary dividends and approximately $0.06 per share will be recognized as a 2017 distribution for federal income tax purposes. The minimum dividend per share of Common Stock required for the Company to maintain its REIT status was $0.99 per share in 2016.
 
During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,000 shares of Common Stock to holders of Common Units in the Operating Partnership upon the redemption of a like number of Common Units in private offerings exempt from the registration requirements pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. Each of the holders of Common Units was an accredited investor under Rule 501 of the Securities Act. The resale of such shares was registered by the Company under the Securities Act.
 
The Company has a Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (“DRIP”) under which holders of Common Stock may elect to automatically reinvest their dividends in additional shares of Common Stock and make optional cash payments for additional

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shares of Common Stock. The Company satisfies its DRIP obligations by instructing the DRIP administrator to purchase Common Stock in the open market.
 
The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") pursuant to which employees may contribute up to 25% of their cash compensation for the purchase of Common Stock. At the end of each three-month offering period, each participant’s account balance, which includes accumulated dividends, is applied to acquire shares of Common Stock at a cost that is calculated at 85% of the average closing price on the NYSE on the five consecutive days preceding the last day of the quarter. The Company satisfies its ESPP obligations by issuing additional shares of Common Stock.
 
Information about the Company’s equity compensation plans and other related stockholder matters is incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with its annual meeting of stockholders to be held on May 10, 2017.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Operating results for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were retrospectively revised from previously reported amounts to reclassify the operations for those properties classified as discontinued operations. Total assets and mortgages and notes payable, net as of the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were retrospectively revised from previously reported amounts to reclassify debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability to which they relate as opposed to being presented as assets.

The information in the following tables should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included herein ($ in thousands, except per share data):

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Rental and other revenues
$
665,634

 
$
604,671

 
$
555,871

 
$
505,008

 
$
434,890

Income from continuing operations
$
122,546

 
$
85,521

 
$
96,987

 
$
42,641

 
$
21,578

Income from discontinued operations
$
418,593

 
$
15,739

 
$
18,985

 
$
88,456

 
$
62,657

Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders
$
115,461

 
$
79,308

 
$
90,069

 
$
37,890

 
$
17,394

Net income
$
541,139

 
$
101,260

 
$
115,972

 
$
131,097

 
$
84,235

Net income available for common stockholders
$
521,789

 
$
94,572

 
$
108,457

 
$
122,949

 
$
77,087

Earnings per Common Share – basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders
$
1.17

 
$
0.84

 
$
1.00

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.23

Net income available for common stockholders
$
5.30

 
$
1.00

 
$
1.20

 
$
1.44

 
$
1.02

Earnings per Common Share – diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders
$
1.17

 
$
0.84

 
$
0.99

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.23

Net income available for common stockholders
$
5.30

 
$
1.00

 
$
1.19

 
$
1.44

 
$
1.02

Dividends declared per Common Share (1)
$
2.50

 
$
1.70

 
$
1.70

 
$
1.70

 
$
1.70


 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Total assets
$
4,561,050

 
$
4,485,631

 
$
3,990,702

 
$
3,793,177

 
$
3,334,443

Mortgages and notes payable, net
$
1,948,047

 
$
2,491,813

 
$
2,062,968

 
$
1,948,161

 
$
1,848,963

__________
(1)
Includes a special cash dividend of $0.80 per share declared in the quarter ended December 31, 2016 and paid January 10, 2017.


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The information in the following tables should be read in conjunction with the Operating Partnership’s Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included herein ($ in thousands, except per unit data):

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Rental and other revenues
$
665,634

 
$
604,671

 
$
555,871

 
$
505,008

 
$
434,890

Income from continuing operations
$
122,546

 
$
85,521

 
$
96,987

 
$
42,590

 
$
21,638

Income from discontinued operations
$
418,593

 
$
15,739

 
$
18,985

 
$
88,456

 
$
62,657

Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
$
118,792

 
$
81,751

 
$
93,014

 
$
39,133

 
$
18,344

Net income
$
541,139

 
$
101,260

 
$
115,972

 
$
131,046

 
$
84,295

Net income available for common unitholders
$
537,385

 
$
97,490

 
$
111,999

 
$
127,589

 
$
81,001

Earnings per Common Unit – basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
$
1.18

 
$
0.84

 
$
1.00

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.23

Net income available for common unitholders
$
5.33

 
$
1.01

 
$
1.20

 
$
1.44

 
$
1.02

Earnings per Common Unit – diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
$
1.18

 
$
0.84

 
$
1.00

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.23

Net income available for common unitholders
$
5.32

 
$
1.01

 
$
1.20

 
$
1.44

 
$
1.02

Distributions declared per Common Unit (1)
$
2.50

 
$
1.70

 
$
1.70

 
$
1.70

 
$
1.70


 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Total assets
$
4,561,050

 
$
4,485,631

 
$
3,990,808

 
$
3,793,274

 
$
3,333,540

Mortgages and notes payable, net
$
1,948,047

 
$
2,491,813

 
$
2,062,968

 
$
1,948,161

 
$
1,848,963

__________
(1)
Includes a special cash distribution of $0.80 per unit declared in the quarter ended December 31, 2016 and paid January 10, 2017.


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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes contained elsewhere herein.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the information in this Annual Report may contain forward-looking statements. Such statements include, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies and prospects under this section and under the heading “Item 1. Business.” You can identify forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue” or other similar words. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that our plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. When considering such forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the following important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement:

•
the financial condition of our customers could deteriorate;

•
we may not be able to lease or re-lease second generation space, defined as previously occupied space that becomes available for lease, quickly or on as favorable terms as old leases;

•
we may not be able to lease our newly constructed buildings as quickly or on as favorable terms as originally anticipated;

•
we may not be able to complete development, acquisition, reinvestment, disposition or joint venture projects as quickly or on as favorable terms as anticipated;

•
development activity by our competitors in our existing markets could result in an excessive supply relative to customer demand;

•
our markets may suffer declines in economic growth;

•
unanticipated increases in interest rates could increase our debt service costs;

•
unanticipated increases in operating expenses could negatively impact our operating results;

•
we may not be able to meet our liquidity requirements or obtain capital on favorable terms to fund our working capital needs and growth initiatives or repay or refinance outstanding debt upon maturity; and

•
the Company could lose key executive officers.

This list of risks and uncertainties, however, is not intended to be exhaustive. You should also review the other cautionary statements we make in “Item 1A. Business – Risk Factors” set forth in this Annual Report. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect any future events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.


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Executive Summary
 
Our Strategic Plan focuses on:
 
•
owning high-quality, differentiated office buildings in the BBDs of our core markets;

•
improving the operating results of our properties through concentrated leasing, asset management, cost control and customer service efforts;

•
developing and acquiring office buildings in BBDs that improve the overall quality of our portfolio and generate attractive returns over the long term for our stockholders;

•
disposing of properties no longer considered to be core assets primarily due to location, age, quality and/or overall strategic fit; and

•
maintaining a balance sheet with ample liquidity to meet our funding needs and growth prospects.
 
Revenues

Our operating results depend heavily on successfully leasing and operating the office space in our portfolio. Economic growth and employment levels in our core markets are and will continue to be important factors in predicting our future operating results.
 
The key components affecting our rental and other revenues are average occupancy, rental rates, cost recovery income, new developments placed in service, acquisitions and dispositions. Average occupancy generally increases during times of improving economic growth, as our ability to lease space outpaces vacancies that occur upon the expirations of existing leases. Average occupancy generally declines during times of slower economic growth, when new vacancies tend to outpace our ability to lease space. Asset acquisitions, dispositions and new developments placed in service directly impact our rental revenues and could impact our average occupancy, depending upon the occupancy rate of the properties that are acquired, sold or placed in service. A further indicator of the predictability of future revenues is the expected lease expirations of our portfolio. As a result, in addition to seeking to increase our average occupancy by leasing current vacant space, we also concentrate our leasing efforts on renewing existing leases prior to expiration. For more information regarding our lease expirations, see “Item 2. Properties - Lease Expirations.” Occupancy in our office portfolio increased from 92.6% at December 31, 2015 to 92.9% at December 31, 2016 primarily due to the net impact of our leasing activity in 2016.
 
Whether or not our rental revenue tracks average occupancy proportionally depends upon whether GAAP rents under signed new and renewal leases are higher or lower than the GAAP rents under expiring leases. Annualized rental revenues from second generation leases expiring during any particular year are typically less than 15% of our total annual rental revenues. The following table sets forth information regarding second generation office leases signed during the fourth quarter of 2016 (we define second generation office leases as leases with new customers and renewals of existing customers in office space that has been previously occupied under our ownership and leases with respect to vacant space in acquired buildings):
 
 
New
 
Renewal
 
All Office
Leased space (in rentable square feet)
266,025

 
460,308

 
726,333

Average term (in years - rentable square foot weighted)
7.8

 
5.0

 
6.0

Base rents (per rentable square foot) (1)
$
29.05

 
$
26.64

 
$
27.52

Rent concessions (per rentable square foot) (1)
(1.02
)
 
(0.30
)
 
(0.56
)
GAAP rents (per rentable square foot) (1)
$
28.03

 
$
26.34

 
$
26.96

Tenant improvements (per rentable square foot) (1)
$
3.71

 
$
2.42

 
$
2.89

Leasing commissions (per rentable square foot) (1)
$
1.28

 
$
0.78

 
$
0.96

__________
(1)
Weighted average per rentable square foot on an annual basis over the lease term.

Compared to previous leases in the same office spaces, annual combined GAAP rents for new and renewal leases signed in the fourth quarter were $26.96 per rentable square foot, or 13.9% higher.


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We strive to maintain a diverse, stable and creditworthy customer base. We have an internal guideline whereby customers that account for more than 3% of our revenues are periodically reviewed with the Company's Board of Directors. As of December 31, 2016, no customer accounted for more than 3% of our cash revenues other than the Federal Government, which accounted for less than 6% of our cash revenues on an annualized basis. See “Item 2. Properties - Customers.”
 
Operating Expenses
 
Our expenses primarily consist of rental property expenses, depreciation and amortization, general and administrative expenses and interest expense. From time to time, expenses also include impairments of real estate assets. Rental property expenses are expenses associated with our ownership and operation of rental properties and include expenses that vary somewhat proportionately to occupancy levels, such as janitorial services and utilities, and expenses that do not vary based on occupancy, such as property taxes and insurance. Depreciation and amortization is a non-cash expense associated with the ownership of real property and generally remains relatively consistent each year, unless we buy, place in service or sell assets, since we depreciate our properties and related building and tenant improvement assets on a straight-line basis over fixed lives. General and administrative expenses consist primarily of management and employee salaries and other personnel costs, corporate overhead and short and long-term incentive compensation.

Net Operating Income

Whether or not we record increasing same property net operating income (“NOI”) depends upon our ability to garner higher rental revenues, whether from higher average occupancy, higher GAAP rents per rentable square foot or higher cost recovery income, that exceed any corresponding growth in operating expenses. Same property NOI from continuing operations was $15.0 million, or 4.2%, higher in 2016 as compared to 2015 due to an increase in same property revenues of $15.7 million offset by an increase of $0.6 million in same property expenses. We expect same property NOI to be higher in 2017 than 2016 as higher rental revenues, mostly from higher average GAAP rents per rentable square foot and higher cost recovery income, are expected to more than offset a corresponding increase in same property operating expenses.

In addition to the effect of same property NOI, whether or not NOI from continuing operations increases depends upon whether the NOI from our acquired properties and development properties placed in service exceeds the NOI from sold properties. NOI from continuing operations was $45.8 million, or 11.8%, higher in 2016 as compared to 2015 due to the impact of acquisitions and development properties placed in service, offset by NOI lost from sold properties not classified as discontinued operations. We expect NOI from continuing operations to be higher in 2017 than 2016 due to the impact of our net investment activity in 2016.

Cash Flows

In calculating net cash related to operating activities, depreciation and amortization, which are non-cash expenses, are added back to net income. As a result, we have historically generated a positive amount of cash from operating activities. From period to period, cash flow from operations depends primarily upon changes in our net income, as discussed more fully below under “Results of Operations,” changes in receivables and payables and net additions or decreases in our overall portfolio.

Net cash related to investing activities generally relates to capitalized costs incurred for leasing and major building improvements and our acquisition, development, disposition and joint venture activity. During periods of significant net acquisition and/or development activity, our cash used in such investing activities will generally exceed cash provided by investing activities, which typically consists of cash received upon the sale of properties and distributions from our joint ventures.

Net cash related to financing activities generally relates to distributions, incurrence and repayment of debt, and issuances, repurchases or redemptions of Common Stock, Common Units and Preferred Stock. We use a significant amount of our cash to fund distributions. Whether or not we have increases in the outstanding balances of debt during a period depends generally upon the net effect of our acquisition, disposition, development and joint venture activity. We generally use our revolving credit facility for daily working capital purposes, which means that during any given period, in order to minimize interest expense, we may record significant repayments and borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
We intend to maintain a conservative and flexible balance sheet with access to multiple sources of debt and equity capital and sufficient availability under our revolving credit facility that allows us to capitalize on favorable development and acquisition opportunities as they arise.


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Rental and other revenues are our principal source of funds to meet our short-term liquidity requirements. Other sources of funds for short-term liquidity needs include available working capital and borrowings under our revolving credit facility, which had $426.0 million of availability at January 27, 2017. Our short-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of operating expenses, interest and principal amortization on our debt, distributions and capital expenditures, including building improvement costs, tenant improvement costs and lease commissions. Building improvements are capital costs to maintain or enhance existing buildings not typically related to a specific customer. Tenant improvements are the costs required to customize space for the specific needs of customers. We anticipate that our available cash and cash equivalents and cash provided by operating activities and planned financing activities, including borrowings under our revolving credit facility, will be adequate to meet our short-term liquidity requirements. We use our revolving credit facility for working capital purposes and for the short-term funding of our development and acquisition activity and, in certain instances, the repayment of other debt. The continued ability to borrow under the revolving credit facility allows us to quickly capitalize on strategic opportunities at short-term interest rates.
 
Our long-term liquidity uses generally consist of the retirement or refinancing of debt upon maturity, funding of building improvements, new building developments and land infrastructure projects and funding acquisitions of buildings and development land. Additionally, we may, from time to time, retire some or all of our remaining outstanding Preferred Stock and/or unsecured debt securities through redemptions, open market repurchases, privately negotiated acquisitions or otherwise.
 
We expect to meet our long-term liquidity needs through a combination of:
 
•
cash flow from operating activities;
 
•
bank term loans and borrowings under our revolving credit facility;
 
•
the issuance of unsecured debt;
 
•
the issuance of secured debt;
 
•
the issuance of equity securities by the Company or the Operating Partnership; and
 
•
the disposition of non-core assets.

We generally expect to grow our company on a leverage-neutral basis. At December 31, 2016, our leverage ratio, as measured by the ratio of our mortgages and notes payable and outstanding preferred stock to the undepreciated book value of our assets, was 34.7% and there were 104.6 million diluted shares of Common Stock outstanding.

For a discussion regarding dividends and distributions, see "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Dividends and Distributions."

Investment Activity

As noted above, a key tenet of our strategic plan is to continuously upgrade the quality of our office portfolio through acquisitions, dispositions and development. We generally seek to acquire and develop office buildings that improve the average quality of our overall portfolio and deliver consistent and sustainable value for our stockholders over the long-term. Whether or not an asset acquisition or new development results in higher per share net income or funds from operations ("FFO") in any given period depends upon a number of factors, including whether the NOI for any such period exceeds the actual cost of capital used to finance the acquisition or development. Additionally, given the length of construction cycles, development projects are not placed in service until, in some cases, several years after commencement. Sales of non-core assets could result in lower per share net income or FFO in any given period in the event the resulting use of proceeds does not exceed the capitalization rate on the sold properties.


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Results of Operations

Comparison of 2016 to 2015

Rental and Other Revenues

Rental and other revenues were $61.0 million, or 10.1%, higher in 2016 as compared to 2015 primarily due to acquisitions and development properties placed in service and higher same property revenues, which increased rental and other revenues by $35.6 million, $15.5 million and $15.7 million, respectively. Same property rental and other revenues were higher primarily due to an increase in average occupancy to 93.1% in 2016 from 92.3% in 2015, higher average GAAP rents per rentable square foot and higher termination fees. These increases were partly offset by lost revenue of $5.1 million from property dispositions. We expect rental and other revenues to be higher in 2017 as compared to 2016 due to the full year contribution of acquisitions closed and development properties placed in service in 2016 and higher same property revenues, partly offset by lost revenue from 2016 property dispositions.

Operating Expenses

Rental property and other expenses were $15.1 million, or 7.0%, higher in 2016 as compared to 2015 primarily due to acquisitions and development properties placed in service and higher same property operating expenses, which increased operating expenses by $13.7 million, $3.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Same property operating expenses were higher primarily due to higher property taxes and repairs and maintenance, partly offset by lower utilities and property insurance. These increases were partly offset by a $1.8 million decrease in operating expenses from property dispositions. We expect rental property and other expenses to be higher in 2017 as compared to 2016 due to the full year contribution of acquisitions closed and development properties placed in service in 2016 and higher same property operating expenses, partly offset by lower operating expenses due to 2016 property dispositions.

Depreciation and amortization was $18.2 million, or 9.0%, higher in 2016 as compared to 2015 primarily due to acquisitions and development properties placed in service, partly offset by property dispositions. We expect 2017 depreciation and amortization to increase over 2016 for similar reasons.

General and administrative expenses were $0.5 million, or 1.4%, higher in 2016 as compared to 2015 primarily due to higher company-wide base salaries, partly offset by lower incentive compensation. We expect 2017 general and administrative expenses to decrease as compared to 2016 primarily due to lower incentive compensation and acquisition costs, partly offset by higher company-wide base salaries and benefits.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $9.4 million, or 10.9%, lower in 2016 as compared to 2015 primarily due to lower average interest rates, lower average debt balances and higher capitalized interest. We expect 2017 interest expense to decrease as compared to 2016 for similar reasons.

Other Income
 
Other income was $0.6 million, or 35.5%, higher in 2016 as compared to 2015 primarily due to losses on debt extinguishment and deferred compensation plan investments in 2015. We expect 2017 other income to decrease as compared to 2016 due to the repayments of mortgages receivable in 2016.

Gains on Disposition of Property and Net Gains on Disposition of Discontinued Operations
 
Total gains were $417.9 million higher in 2016 as compared to 2015 due to the sales of the Plaza assets.

Gain on Disposition of Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate
 
We recorded a gain on disposition of investment in unconsolidated affiliate of $4.2 million in 2015 due to the sale of our 20.0% interest in SF-HIW Harborview Plaza, LP (“Harborview”) to our partner. We had no such comparable transaction in 2016.


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Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates
 
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates was $0.7 million, or 14.1%, higher in 2016 as compared to 2015 primarily due to our share of the net effect of the disposition activity by certain unconsolidated affiliates in such periods and higher leasing activity in 2016. We expect 2017 equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates to decrease as compared to 2016 primarily due to our share of the net effect of the disposition activity by certain unconsolidated affiliates in 2016 and lower anticipated occupancy in 2017.

Income From Discontinued Operations

Income from discontinued operations was $11.6 million lower in 2016 as compared to 2015 due to the sales of the Plaza assets on March 1, 2016.

Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted
 
Diluted earnings per common share was $4.30 higher in 2016 as compared to 2015 due to gains from the sales of the Plaza assets and other increases in net income for the reasons discussed above, partly offset by an increase in the weighted average Common Shares outstanding.

Comparison of 2015 to 2014
 
Rental and Other Revenues
 
Rental and other revenues were $48.8 million, or 8.8%, higher in 2015 as compared to 2014 primarily due to recent acquisitions, higher same property revenues and development properties placed in service, which increased rental and other revenues by $25.5 million, $24.5 million and $17.2 million, respectively. Same property rental and other revenues were higher primarily due to an increase in average occupancy to 92.3% in 2015 from 90.5% in 2014, higher average GAAP rents per rentable square foot and higher cost recovery income. These increases were partly offset by lost revenue of $18.0 million from property dispositions.

Operating Expenses
 
Rental property and other expenses were $10.1 million, or 4.9%, higher in 2015 as compared to 2014 primarily due to recent acquisitions, higher same property operating expenses and development properties placed in service, which increased operating expenses by $9.6 million, $5.0 million and $3.4 million, respectively. Same property operating expenses were higher primarily due to higher property taxes, janitorial and other building-related services and repairs and maintenance, partly offset by lower property insurance and utilities. These increases were partly offset by a $6.7 million decrease in operating expenses from property dispositions.

Depreciation and amortization was $21.3 million, or 11.8%, higher in 2015 as compared to 2014 primarily due to recent acquisitions and development properties placed in service, partly offset by property dispositions.

We recorded an impairment of real estate assets of $0.6 million in 2014 on a building in Greensboro, which resulted from a change in the assumed timing of future disposition and leasing assumptions. We recorded no such impairment in 2015.

General and administrative expenses were $2.4 million, or 6.8%, higher in 2015 as compared to 2014 primarily due to higher company-wide base salaries and benefits, incentive compensation and acquisition costs.

Interest Expense
 
Interest expense was $0.9 million, or 1.1%, higher in 2015 as compared to 2014 primarily due to higher average debt balances and financing obligation interest expense, partly offset by higher capitalized interest.

Other Income
 
Other income was $0.7 million, or 29.0%, lower in 2015 as compared to 2014 primarily due to the repayments of mortgages receivable in 2014 and 2015.


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Gains on Disposition of Property and Net Gains on Disposition of Discontinued Operations
 
Total gains were $33.3 million lower in 2015 as compared to 2014 due to the net effect of the disposition activity in such years.

Gain on Disposition of Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate
 
We recorded a gain on disposition of investment in unconsolidated affiliate of $4.2 million in 2015 due to the sale of our 20.0% interest in Harborview to our partner. We had no comparable transaction in 2014.

Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates
 
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates was $3.3 million higher in 2015 as compared to 2014 primarily due to our share of gains recognized by certain of our unconsolidated affiliates in 2015, lower interest expense in 2015 and a net impairment of one of our previous investments in 2014. These increases were partly offset by less net operating income in our unconsolidated affiliates as a result of disposition activity.

Income From Discontinued Operations
 
Income from discontinued operations was $2.9 million, or 15.4%, lower in 2015 as compared to 2014 primarily due to lower termination fees in 2015 and severance costs required to be accrued in 2015 due to the closing of our Kansas City division office upon the sale of the Plaza assets.

Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted
 
Diluted earnings per common share was $0.19, or 16.0%, lower in 2015 as compared to 2014 due to a decrease in net income for the reasons discussed above and an increase in the weighted average Common Shares outstanding.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Statements of Cash Flows

We report and analyze our cash flows based on operating activities, investing activities and financing activities. The following table sets forth the changes in the Company’s cash flows ($ in thousands):

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2016-2015 Change
 
2015-2014 Change
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities
$
305,805

 
$
288,879

 
$
266,911

 
$
16,926

 
$
21,968

Net Cash Provided By/(Used In) Investing Activities
203,890

 
(654,157
)
 
(328,178
)
 
858,047

 
(325,979
)
Net Cash Provided By/(Used In) Financing Activities
(465,241
)
 
361,482

 
59,915

 
(826,723
)
 
301,567

Total Cash Flows
$
44,454

 
$
(3,796
)
 
$
(1,352
)
 
$
48,250

 
$
(2,444
)

Comparison of 2016 to 2015

The increase in net cash provided by operating activities in 2016 as compared to 2015 was primarily due to higher net cash from the operations of acquisitions, development properties placed in service and same properties, partly offset by the timing of cash paid for expenses. We expect net cash related to operating activities to be higher in 2017 as compared to 2016 primarily due to the full year impact of acquisitions closed and development properties placed in service in 2016.

The change in net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities in 2016 as compared to 2015 was primarily due to the net proceeds from the sales of the Plaza assets and lower acquisition activity in 2016, partly offset by higher investments in development in-process and building improvements in 2016, the repayment of an advance from an unconsolidated affiliate in 2015 and higher net investments in mortgages and notes receivable in 2016. We expect uses of cash for investing activities in 2017 to be primarily driven by whether or not we acquire and commence development of additional office buildings in the BBDs of our markets. Additionally, as of December 31, 2016, we have $165 million left to fund of our previously-announced development activity. We expect these uses of cash for investing activities will be partly offset by proceeds from non-core dispositions in 2017.

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The change in net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities in 2016 as compared to 2015 was primarily due to higher net debt repayments in 2016, partly offset by higher proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock in 2016. Assuming the net effect of our acquisition, disposition and development activity in 2017 results in an increase of our assets, we would expect outstanding debt balances to increase. However, because we plan to continue to maintain a flexible and conservative balance sheet with mortgages and notes payable and outstanding preferred stock representing below 43% of the undepreciated book value of our assets, we would also expect higher outstanding balances of Common Stock in such event.

Comparison of 2015 to 2014

The increase in net cash provided by operating activities in 2015 as compared to 2014 was primarily due to higher net cash from the operations of recent acquisitions and development properties placed in service in 2014 and 2015, partly offset by higher cash paid for operating expenses in 2015.

The increase in net cash used in investing activities in 2015 as compared to 2014 was primarily due to higher acquisition activity and lower net proceeds from disposition of real estate assets in 2015, partly offset by lower development activity and the repayment of an advance from an unconsolidated affiliate in 2015.

The increase in net cash provided by financing activities in 2015 as compared to 2014 was primarily due to higher net debt borrowings and higher proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock in 2015.

Capitalization
 
The following table sets forth the Company’s capitalization (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Mortgages and notes payable, net, at recorded book value
$
1,948,047

 
$
2,491,813

Financing obligation (in liabilities held for sale)
$
—

 
$
7,402

Preferred Stock, at liquidation value
$
28,920

 
$
29,050

Common Stock outstanding
101,666

 
96,092

Common Units outstanding (not owned by the Company)
2,839

 
2,900

Per share stock price at year end
$
51.01

 
$
43.60

Market value of Common Stock and Common Units
$
5,330,800

 
$
4,316,051

Total capitalization
$
7,307,767

 
$
6,844,316

 
At December 31, 2016, our mortgages and notes payable and outstanding preferred stock represented 27.1% of our total capitalization and 34.7% of the undepreciated book value of our assets. See also "Executive Summary - Liquidity and Capital Resources."

Our mortgages and notes payable as of December 31, 2016 consisted of $128.2 million of secured indebtedness with a weighted average interest rate of 4.35% and $1,826.1 million of unsecured indebtedness with a weighted average interest rate of 3.91%. The secured indebtedness was collateralized by real estate assets with an aggregate undepreciated book value of $251.9 million. As of December 31, 2016, $475.0 million of our debt does not bear interest at fixed rates or is not protected by interest rate hedge contracts.

Investment Activity

During the third quarter of 2016, we acquired a building in the central business district of Raleigh, which delivered in 2015 and encompasses 243,000 rentable square feet, for a net purchase price of $76.9 million. We expensed $0.3 million of acquisition costs (included in general and administrative expenses) related to this acquisition. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at fair value as determined by management, with the assistance of third party specialists, based on information available at the acquisition date and on current assumptions as to future operations. We have invested or intend to invest an additional $6.6 million of planned near-term building improvements and leasing capital expenditures to bring the property to stabilization. Based on the total anticipated investment of $83.5 million, the anticipated capitalization rate for the acquisition of this building, which was 70.0% leased as of the closing date, is 7.2% using projected annual GAAP net operating income upon stabilization, which is

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projected to occur in 2018. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. See “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

During the third quarter of 2016, we also acquired:

•
fee simple title to the land underneath one of our buildings in Pittsburgh that was previously subject to a ground lease for a purchase price of $18.5 million. We expensed $0.5 million of acquisition costs (included in general and administrative expenses) related to this acquisition; and

•
an acre of development land in Raleigh for a purchase price, including capitalized acquisition costs, of $5.8 million.

During the second quarter of 2016, we acquired 14 acres of development land in Nashville for a purchase price, including capitalized acquisition costs, of $9.1 million.

In the normal course of business, we regularly evaluate potential acquisitions. As a result, from time to time, we may have one or more potential acquisitions under consideration that are in varying stages of evaluation, negotiation or due diligence, including potential acquisitions that are subject to non-binding letters of intent or enforceable contracts. Consummation of any transaction is subject to a number of contingencies, including the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. No assurances can be provided that we will acquire any properties in the future. See "Item 1A. Risk Factors - Recent and future acquisitions and development properties may fail to perform in accordance with our expectations and may require renovation and development costs exceeding our estimates."

During the fourth quarter of 2016, we sold land for an aggregate sale price of $3.7 million and recorded aggregate gains on disposition of property of $0.6 million.

During the third quarter of 2016, we sold land for a sale price of $6.8 million and recorded a gain on disposition of property of $3.9 million. We deferred $0.4 million of gain related to a portion of the sale price that was escrowed for contingent future infrastructure work.
 
During the second quarter of 2016, we sold a building for a sale price of $14.2 million and recorded a gain on disposition of property of $5.9 million.

During the first quarter of 2016, we sold:
 
•
the Plaza assets for a sale price of $660.0 million (before closing credits to buyer of $4.8 million). We recorded gains on disposition of discontinued operations of $414.5 million and a gain on disposition of property of $1.3 million related to the land;
 
•
a 32,000 square foot building for a sale price of $4.7 million (before closing credits to buyer of $0.1 million) and recorded a gain on disposition of property of $1.1 million. The buyer, which leased 79% of the building, is a family business controlled by a director of the Company. The sale price exceeded the value set forth in an appraisal performed by a reputable independent commercial real estate services firm that has no relationship with the director or any of his affiliates; and
 
•
a building for a sale price of $6.4 million (before closing credits to buyer of $0.5 million) and recorded a gain on disposition of property of $2.0 million.

As of December 31, 2016, we were also developing 1.2 million rentable square feet of office properties. For a table summarizing our announced and in-process office developments, see "Item 2. Properties - In-Process Development."

Financing Activity

During the first quarter of 2016, we entered into separate equity distribution agreements with each of Jefferies LLC, Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, BB&T Capital Markets, a division of BB&T Securities, LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Capital One Securities, Inc., Comerica Securities, Inc., Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Piper Jaffray & Co., RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. Under the terms of the equity distribution agreements, the Company could offer and sell up to $250.0 million in aggregate gross sales price of shares of Common Stock from time to time through such firms, acting as agents of the Company or as principals. Sales of the shares, if any, may be made by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions on the New York Stock Exchange or otherwise at market prices prevailing at the

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time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices or as otherwise agreed with any of such firms. During 2016, the Company issued 5,078,940 shares of Common Stock at an average gross sales price of $49.22 per share and received net proceeds, after sales commissions, of $246.2 million. We paid an aggregate of $3.7 million in sales commissions to RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Jefferies LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Merrill Lynch, Capital One Securities, Inc., Piper Jaffray & Co., BB&T Capital Markets, Comerica Securities, Inc., Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc. during 2016.

During the second quarter of 2016, we prepaid without penalty the remaining $43.6 million balance on a secured mortgage loan with an effective interest rate of 7.5% that was originally scheduled to mature in August 2016.

During the third and fourth quarters of 2016, we borrowed an aggregate of $150.0 million under an unsecured term loan that is originally scheduled to mature in January 2022. The interest rate on the term loan at our current credit ratings is LIBOR plus 110 basis points. The interest rate is based on the higher of the publicly announced ratings from Moody's Investors Service or Standard & Poor's Ratings Services. The financial and other covenants under the term loan are similar to our revolving credit facility.

During the first quarter of 2016, we prepaid without penalty the $350.0 million balance on our unsecured bridge facility that was originally scheduled to mature in March 2016.

During the first quarter of 2016, we obtained $150.0 million notional amount of forward-starting swaps that effectively lock the underlying 10-year treasury rate at 1.90% with respect to a forecasted debt issuance expected to occur prior to March 15, 2017. The counterparties under the swaps are major financial institutions.

Our $475.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility is scheduled to mature in January 2018 and includes an accordion feature that allows for an additional $75.0 million of borrowing capacity subject to additional lender commitments. Assuming no defaults have occurred, we have an option to extend the maturity for two additional six-month periods. The interest rate at our current credit ratings is LIBOR plus 110 basis points and the annual facility fee is 20 basis points. The interest rate and facility fee are based on the higher of the publicly announced ratings from Moody's Investors Service or Standard & Poor's Ratings Services. There were no amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility at December 31, 2016 and $48.8 million outstanding at January 27, 2017. At both December 31, 2016 and January 27, 2017, we had $0.2 million of outstanding letters of credit, which reduces the availability on our revolving credit facility. As a result, the unused capacity of our revolving credit facility at December 31, 2016 and January 27, 2017 was $474.8 million and $426.0 million, respectively.

We regularly evaluate the financial condition of the financial institutions that participate in our credit facilities and as counterparties under interest rate swap agreements using publicly available information. Based on this review, we currently expect these financial institutions to perform their obligations under our existing facilities and swap agreements.
 
For information regarding our interest hedging activities and other market risks associated with our debt financing activities, see "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk."

Covenant Compliance
 
We are currently in compliance with financial covenants and other requirements with respect to our consolidated debt. Although we expect to remain in compliance with these covenants and ratios for at least the next year, depending upon our future operating performance, property and financing transactions and general economic conditions, we cannot assure you that we will continue to be in compliance.
 
Our revolving credit facility and bank term loans require us to comply with customary operating covenants and various financial requirements. Upon an event of default on the revolving credit facility, the lenders having at least 51.0% of the total commitments under the revolving credit facility can accelerate all borrowings then outstanding, and we could be prohibited from borrowing any further amounts under our revolving credit facility, which would adversely affect our ability to fund our operations. In addition, certain of our unsecured debt agreements contain cross-default provisions giving the unsecured lenders the right to declare a default if we are in default under more than $25.0 million with respect to other loans in some circumstances.
 

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As of December 31, 2016, the Operating Partnership had the following unsecured notes outstanding ($ in thousands):
 
 
Face Amount
 
Carrying Amount
 
Stated Interest Rate
 
Effective Interest Rate
Notes due March 2017
$
379,685

 
$
379,661

 
5.850
%
 
5.880
%
Notes due April 2018
$
200,000

 
$
200,000

 
7.500
%
 
7.500
%
Notes due June 2021
$
300,000

 
$
298,072

 
3.200
%
 
3.363
%
Notes due January 2023
$
250,000

 
$
248,412

 
3.625
%
 
3.752
%
 
The indenture that governs these outstanding notes requires us to comply with customary operating covenants and various financial ratios. The trustee or the holders of at least 25.0% in principal amount of any series of notes can accelerate the principal amount of such series upon written notice of a default that remains uncured after 60 days.
 
We may not be able to repay, refinance or extend any or all of our debt at maturity or upon any acceleration. If any refinancing is done at higher interest rates, the increased interest expense could adversely affect our cash flow and ability to pay distributions. Any such refinancing could also impose tighter financial ratios and other covenants that restrict our ability to take actions that could otherwise be in our best interest, such as funding new development activity, making opportunistic acquisitions, repurchasing our securities or paying distributions.
 
Contractual Obligations
 
The following table sets forth a summary regarding our known contractual obligations, including required interest payments for those items that are interest bearing, at December 31, 2016 ($ in thousands):
 
 
 
 
Amounts due during the years ending December 31,
 
 
 
Total
 
2017
 
2018
 
2019
 
2020
 
2021
 
Thereafter
Mortgages and Notes Payable:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Principal payments (1)
$
1,957,031

 
$
507,031

 
$
200,000

 
$
200,000

 
$
350,000

 
$
300,000

 
$
400,000

Interest payments
176,441

 
58,186

 
37,718

 
29,821

 
25,006

 
16,069

 
9,641

Capitalized Lease Obligations
172

 
110

 
29

 
18

 
15

 
—

 
—

Purchase Obligations:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lease and contractual commitments and contingent consideration (2)
263,035

 
236,127

 
20,315

 
1,685

 
3,405

 
253

 
1,250

Operating Lease Obligations:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating ground leases
100,938

 
2,027

 
2,063

 
2,100

 
2,139

 
2,162

 
90,447

Total
$
2,497,617

 
$
803,481

 
$
260,125

 
$
233,624

 
$
380,565

 
$
318,484

 
$
501,338

__________
(1)
Excludes amortization of premiums, discounts, debt issuance costs and/or purchase accounting adjustments.
(2)
Amount represents commitments under signed leases and contracts for operating properties, excluding tenant-funded tenant improvements, and contracts for development/redevelopment projects. This includes $156.6 million of contractual commitments related to our in-process development activity, of which $132.3 million is scheduled to be funded in 2017. For a description of our development activity, see "Item 2. Properties - In-Process Development." The timing of these lease and contractual commitments may fluctuate.

The interest payments due on mortgages and notes payable are based on the stated rates for the fixed rate debt and on the rates in effect at December 31, 2016 for the variable rate debt. The weighted average interest rate on our fixed (including debt with a variable rate that is effectively fixed by related interest rate swaps) and variable rate debt was 4.63% and 1.77%, respectively, at December 31, 2016. For additional information about our mortgages and notes payable, see Note 6 to our Consolidated Financial Statements. For additional information about purchase obligations and operating lease obligations, see Note 9 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We generally account for our joint venture investments using the equity method. As a result, joint venture investments are not included in our Consolidated Financial Statements, other than as investments in unconsolidated affiliates and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.


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At December 31, 2016, our unconsolidated joint ventures had $199.6 million of total assets and $132.1 million of total liabilities, of which $122.6 million was outstanding mortgage debt. During 2016, our unconsolidated joint ventures had $31.2 million of aggregate net income. For additional information about our unconsolidated joint venture activity, see Note 4 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

During the third quarter of 2016, 4600 Madison Associates, LP ("4600 Madison") (a joint venture in which we owned a 12.5% interest) sold a building to an unrelated third party for a sale price of $32.7 million and recorded a gain on disposition of property of $21.3 million. As our cost basis was different from the basis reflected at the joint venture level, we recorded $1.8 million of gain through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates. Simultaneously with the sale, the joint venture used a portion of the proceeds to pay off all $6.3 million of its debt.

During the first quarter of 2016, Concourse Center Associates, LLC (a joint venture in which we owned a 50.0% interest) sold two buildings and land to an unrelated third party for an aggregate sale price of $11.0 million and recorded losses on disposition of property of $0.1 million. As our cost basis was different from the basis reflected at the joint venture level, we recorded $0.4 million of gains through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates. Simultaneously with the sale, the joint venture repaid all $6.6 million of its debt.

During the first quarter of 2016, 4600 Madison sold land to an unrelated third party for a sale price of $3.4 million and recorded a gain on disposition of property of $1.0 million. We recorded $0.1 million as our share of this gain through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates. Simultaneously with the sale, the joint venture used all of the proceeds to pay down $3.4 million of its debt.
 
Dividends and Distributions
 
To maintain its qualification as a REIT, the Company must pay dividends to stockholders that are at least 90.0% of its annual REIT taxable income, excluding net capital gains. The partnership agreement requires the Operating Partnership to distribute at least enough cash for the Company to be able to pay such dividends. The Company's REIT taxable income, as determined by the federal tax laws, does not equal its net income under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). In addition, although capital gains are not required to be distributed to maintain REIT status, capital gains, if any, are subject to federal and state income tax unless such gains are distributed to stockholders.
 
Cash dividends and distributions reduce the amount of cash that would otherwise be available for other business purposes, including funding debt maturities, reducing debt or future growth initiatives. The amount of future distributions that will be made is at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors. For a discussion of the factors that will influence decisions of the Board of Directors regarding dividends and distributions, see “Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.”
 
During each quarter of 2016, the Company declared and paid a regular cash dividend of $0.425 per share of Common Stock. In addition, the Company paid a special cash dividend of $0.80 per share of Common Stock on January 10, 2017 to stockholders of record as of December 27, 2016. The principal purpose of the special dividend was to distribute taxable capital gains associated with the sales of the Plaza assets earlier in 2016.

On February 7, 2017, the Company declared a regular cash dividend of $0.44 per share of Common Stock, which is payable on March 7, 2017 to stockholders of record as of February 17, 2017.

Current and Future Cash Needs

We anticipate that our available cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operating activities and other expected financing sources, including the issuance of debt securities by the Operating Partnership (some of which debt securities may be hedged to a fixed interest rate pursuant to the forward-starting swaps discussed below), the issuance of secured debt (including the anticipated $100.0 million fixed-rate loan discussed below), bank term loans (including the anticipated $50.0 million expansion of an existing term loan), borrowings under our revolving credit facility, the issuance of equity securities by the Company or the Operating Partnership and the disposition of non-core assets, will be adequate to meet our short-term liquidity requirements, including $379.7 million principal amount of unsecured notes due March 15, 2017 and the $109.1 million secured loan due November 1, 2017.

We had $49.5 million of cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2016. The unused capacity of our revolving credit facility at December 31, 2016 and January 27, 2017 was $474.8 million and $426.0 million, respectively, excluding an accordion feature that allows for an additional $75.0 million of borrowing capacity subject to additional lender commitments. Also, we have recently demonstrated historical experience with our banking partners to obtain additional bank term loans, such as the $350.0

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million, six-month unsecured bridge facility we obtained in 2015 for the short-term funding of our acquisition activity and $150.0 million unsecured term loan we obtained in 2016 to repay amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility.

To limit the risks associated with interest rate changes, during 2016, we obtained $150.0 million notional amount of forward-starting swaps that expire on March 15, 2017 and effectively lock the underlying 10-year treasury rate at 1.90% with respect to a planned issuance of debt securities by the Operating Partnership.

We expect to obtain an approximate $100.0 million fixed-rate loan secured by The Pinnacle at Symphony Place in Nashville with a term of at least 10 years. This planned secured loan is expected to close no later than May 1, 2017, which is the date on which we can prepay without penalty the $109.1 million secured loan that is scheduled to mature on November 1, 2017. The new secured loan is subject to formal lender commitment, definitive documentation and customary conditions; accordingly, we can make no assurance that the new secured loan will be procured on the terms, including the amount to be borrowed, described above, or at all.

We expect to borrow an additional $50.0 million under the unsecured bank term loan we obtained in 2016 that is scheduled to mature in January 2022. This planned expansion of the term loan, which will bear interest at LIBOR plus 110 basis points based on our current credit ratings, is expected to close no later than March 31, 2017. The term loan expansion is subject to definitive documentation and customary conditions; accordingly, we can make no assurance that the term loan expansion will be procured on the terms, including the amount to be borrowed, described above, or at all.

We have a currently effective automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC pursuant to which, at any time and from time to time, in one or more offerings on an as-needed basis, the Company may sell an indefinite amount of common stock, preferred stock and depositary shares and the Operating Partnership may sell an indefinite amount of debt securities, subject to our ability to effect offerings on satisfactory terms based on prevailing market conditions.

The Company from time to time enters into equity distribution agreements with a variety of firms pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell shares of common stock from time to time through such firms, acting as agents of the Company or as principals. Sales of the shares, if any, may be made by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions on the NYSE or otherwise at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices or as otherwise agreed with any of such firms (which may include block trades).

During 2017, we also expect to sell $50.0 million to $150.0 million of properties no longer considered to be core assets due to location, age, quality and/or overall strategic fit. We can make no assurance, however, that we will sell any non-core assets or, if we do, what the timing or terms of any such sale will be.

We generally intend to fund the growth of our company, including the $132.3 million of contractual commitments in 2017 related to our in-process development activity, on a leverage-neutral basis. At December 31, 2016, our leverage ratio was 34.7% and there were 104.6 million diluted shares of Common Stock outstanding.

Critical Accounting Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting period. Actual results could differ from our estimates.
 
The policies used in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements are described in Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements. However, certain of our significant accounting policies contain an increased level of assumptions used or estimates made in determining their impact in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Management has reviewed and determined the appropriateness of our critical accounting policies and estimates with the audit committee of the Company's Board of Directors.
 
We consider our critical accounting estimates to be those used in the determination of the reported amounts and disclosure related to the following:
 
•
Real estate and related assets;

•
Impairments of real estate assets and investments in unconsolidated affiliates;

•
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Rental and other revenues; and

•
Allowance for doubtful accounts.
 
Real Estate and Related Assets
 
Real estate and related assets are recorded at cost and stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Renovations, replacements and other expenditures that improve or extend the life of assets are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of 40 years for buildings and depreciable land infrastructure costs, 15 years for building improvements and five to seven years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Tenant improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over initial fixed terms of the respective leases, which generally are from three to 10 years.
 
Expenditures directly related to the development and construction of real estate assets are included in net real estate assets and are stated at depreciated cost. Development expenditures include pre-construction costs essential to the development of properties, development and construction costs, interest costs on qualifying assets, real estate taxes, development personnel salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. Interest and other carrying costs are capitalized until the building is ready for its intended use, but not later than a year from cessation of major construction activity. We consider a construction project as substantially completed and ready for its intended use upon the completion of tenant improvements. We cease capitalization on the portion that is substantially completed and occupied or held available for occupancy, and capitalize only those costs associated with the portion under construction.
 
Expenditures directly related to the leasing of properties are included in deferred leasing costs and are stated at amortized cost. Such expenditures are part of the investment necessary to execute leases and, therefore, are classified as investment activities in the statement of cash flows. All leasing commissions paid to third parties for new leases or lease renewals are capitalized. Internal leasing costs, which consist primarily of compensation, benefits and other costs, such as legal fees related to leasing activities, that are incurred in connection with successfully obtaining leases of properties are also capitalized. Capitalized leasing costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the initial fixed terms of the respective leases, which generally are from three to 10 years. Estimated costs related to unsuccessful activities are expensed as incurred.
 
We record liabilities for the performance of asset retirement activities when the obligation to perform such activities is probable even when uncertainty exists about the timing and/or method of settlement.
 
Upon the acquisition of real estate assets, we assess the fair value of acquired tangible assets such as land, buildings and tenant improvements, intangible assets and liabilities such as above and below market leases, acquired in-place leases, customer relationships and other identifiable intangible assets and assumed liabilities. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize discount and/or capitalization rates as well as available market information. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant.
 
The above and below market rate portions of leases acquired in connection with property acquisitions are recorded in deferred leasing costs and in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, respectively, at fair value and amortized into rental revenue over the remaining term of the respective leases as described below. Fair value is calculated as the present value of the difference between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (2) our estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in-place lease, using a discount rate that reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired and measured over a period equal to the remaining initial term of the lease for above-market leases and the remaining initial term plus the term of any renewal option that the customer would be economically compelled to exercise for below-market leases.
 
In-place leases acquired are recorded at fair value in deferred leasing costs and are amortized to depreciation and amortization expense over the remaining term of the respective lease. The value of in-place leases is based on our evaluation of the specific characteristics of each customer's lease. Factors considered include estimates of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods, current market conditions, the customer's credit quality and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, we include real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, depending on local market conditions. In estimating costs to execute similar leases, we consider tenant improvements, leasing commissions and legal and other related expenses.
 

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Real estate and other assets are classified as long-lived assets held for use or as long-lived assets held for sale. Real estate is classified as held for sale when the sale of the asset is probable, has been duly approved by the Company, a legally enforceable contract has been executed and the buyer's due diligence period, if any, has expired.
 
Impairments of Real Estate Assets and Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
 
With respect to assets classified as held for use, we perform an impairment analysis if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired, such as a significant decline in occupancy, identification of materially adverse legal or environmental factors, change in our designation of an asset from core to non-core, which may impact the anticipated holding period, or a decline in market value to an amount less than cost. This analysis is generally performed at the property level, except when an asset is part of an interdependent group such as an office park, and consists of determining whether the asset's carrying amount will be recovered from its undiscounted estimated future operating and residual cash flows. These cash flows are estimated based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for customers, changes in market rental rates, costs to operate each property and expected ownership periods. For properties under development, the cash flows are based on expected service potential of the asset or asset group when development is substantially complete.
 
If the carrying amount of a held for use asset exceeds the sum of its undiscounted future operating and residual cash flows, an impairment loss is recorded for the difference between estimated fair value of the asset and the carrying amount. We generally estimate the fair value of assets held for use by using discounted cash flow analyses. In some instances, appraisal information may be available and is used in addition to a discounted cash flow analysis. As the factors used in generating these cash flows are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter our assumptions, the discounted and/or undiscounted future operating and residual cash flows estimated by us in our impairment analyses or those established by appraisal may not be achieved and we may be required to recognize future impairment losses on properties held for use.
 
We record assets held for sale at the lower of the carrying amount or estimated fair value. Fair value of assets held for sale is equal to the estimated or contracted sales price with a potential buyer, less costs to sell. The impairment loss is the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value.
 
We also analyze our investments in unconsolidated affiliates for impairment. This analysis consists of determining whether an expected loss in market value of an investment is other than temporary by evaluating the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the investment, and our intent and ability to retain our investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. As the factors used in this analysis are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter our assumptions, we may be required to recognize future impairment losses on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates.
 
Sales of Real Estate
 
For sales transactions meeting the requirements for full profit recognition, the related assets and liabilities are removed from the balance sheet and the resultant gain or loss is recorded in the period the transaction closes. For sales transactions with continuing involvement after the sale, if the continuing involvement with the property is limited by the terms of the sales contract, profit is recognized at the time of sale and is reduced by the maximum exposure to loss related to the nature of the continuing involvement. Sales to entities in which we have or receive an interest are accounted for using partial sale accounting.
 
For transactions that do not meet the criteria for a sale, we evaluate the nature of the continuing involvement, including put and call provisions, if present, and account for the transaction as a financing arrangement, profit-sharing arrangement, leasing arrangement or other alternate method of accounting, rather than as a sale, based on the nature and extent of the continuing involvement. Some transactions may have numerous forms of continuing involvement. In those cases, we determine which method is most appropriate based on the substance of the transaction.
 
Rental and Other Revenues
 
Minimum contractual rents from leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases. This means that, with respect to a particular lease, actual amounts billed in accordance with the lease during any given period may be higher or lower than the amount of rental revenue recognized for the period. Straight-line rental revenue is commenced when the customer assumes control of the leased premises. Accrued straight-line rents receivable represents the amount by which straight-line rental revenue exceeds rents currently billed in accordance with lease agreements. Contingent rental revenue, such as percentage rent, is accrued when the contingency is removed. Termination fee income is recognized at the later of when the customer has vacated the space or the lease has expired and a fully executed lease termination agreement has been delivered, the amount of the

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fee is determinable and collectability of the fee is reasonably assured. Rental revenue reductions related to co-tenancy lease provisions, if any, are accrued when events have occurred that trigger such provisions.
 
Cost recovery income is determined on a calendar year and a lease-by-lease basis. The most common types of cost recovery income in our leases are common area maintenance (“CAM”) and real estate taxes, for which a customer typically pays its pro-rata share of operating and administrative expenses and real estate taxes in excess of the costs incurred during a contractually specified base year. The computation of cost recovery income is complex and involves numerous judgments, including the interpretation of lease provisions. Leases are not uniform in dealing with such cost recovery income and there are many variations in the computation. Many customers make monthly fixed payments of CAM, real estate taxes and other cost reimbursement items. We accrue income related to these payments each month. We make quarterly accrual adjustments, positive or negative, to cost recovery income to adjust the recorded amounts to our best estimate of the final annual amounts to be billed and collected. After the end of the calendar year, we compute each customer's final cost recovery income and, after considering amounts paid by the customer during the year, issue a bill or credit for the appropriate amount to the customer. The differences between the amounts billed less previously received payments and the accrual adjustment are recorded as increases or decreases to cost recovery income when the final bills are prepared, which occurs during the first half of the subsequent year.
 
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
Accounts receivable, accrued straight-line rents receivable and mortgages and notes receivable are reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. We regularly evaluate the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts. The evaluation primarily consists of reviewing past due account balances and considering such factors as the credit quality of our customer, historical trends of the customer and changes in customer payment terms. Additionally, with respect to customers in bankruptcy, we estimate the probable recovery through bankruptcy claims and adjust the allowance for amounts deemed uncollectible. If our assumptions regarding the collectability of receivables prove incorrect, we could experience losses in excess of our allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance and its related receivable are written-off when we have concluded there is a low probability of collection and we have discontinued collection efforts.

Non-GAAP Information

The Company believes that FFO, FFO available for common stockholders and FFO available for common stockholders per share are beneficial to management and investors and are important indicators of the performance of any equity REIT. Because these FFO calculations exclude such factors as depreciation, amortization and impairments of real estate assets and gains or losses from sales of operating real estate assets, which can vary among owners of identical assets in similar conditions based on historical cost accounting and useful life estimates, they facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods and between other REITs. Management believes that historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, management believes the use of FFO, FFO available for common stockholders and FFO available for common stockholders per share, together with the required GAAP presentations, provides a more complete understanding of the Company's performance relative to its competitors and a more informed and appropriate basis on which to make decisions involving operating, financing and investing activities.
 
FFO, FFO available for common stockholders and FFO available for common stockholders per share are non-GAAP financial measures and therefore do not represent net income or net income per share as defined by GAAP. Net income and net income per share as defined by GAAP are the most relevant measures in determining the Company's operating performance because these FFO measures include adjustments that investors may deem subjective, such as adding back expenses such as depreciation, amortization and impairments. Furthermore, FFO available for common stockholders per share does not depict the amount that accrues directly to the stockholders' benefit. Accordingly, FFO, FFO available for common stockholders and FFO available for common stockholders per share should never be considered as alternatives to net income, net income available for common stockholders, or net income available for common stockholders per share as indicators of the Company's operating performance.
 
The Company's presentation of FFO is consistent with FFO as defined by NAREIT, which is calculated as follows:
 
•
Net income/(loss) computed in accordance with GAAP;
 
•
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates;
 
•
Plus depreciation and amortization of depreciable operating properties;
 
•
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Plus or minus our share of adjustments, including depreciation and amortization of depreciable operating properties, for unconsolidated joint venture investments (to reflect funds from operations on the same basis); and
 
•
Plus or minus adjustments for depreciation and amortization and gains/(losses) on sales of depreciable operating properties, plus impairments on depreciable operating properties, and noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates related to discontinued operations.
 
In calculating FFO, the Company includes net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership, which the Company believes is consistent with standard industry practice for REITs that operate through an UPREIT structure. The Company believes that it is important to present FFO on an as-converted basis since all of the Common Units not owned by the Company are redeemable on a one-for-one basis for shares of its Common Stock.
 
The following table sets forth the Company's FFO, FFO available for common stockholders and FFO available for common stockholders per share ($ in thousands, except per share amounts):

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Funds from operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
541,139

 
$
101,260

 
$
115,972

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
(1,253
)
 
(1,264
)
 
(1,466
)
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets
217,533

 
199,449

 
178,041

Impairments of depreciable properties
—

 
—

 
588

(Gains) on disposition of depreciable properties
(8,915
)
 
(9,147
)
 
(37,802
)
(Gain) on disposition of investment in unconsolidated affiliate
—

 
(4,155
)
 
—

Unconsolidated affiliates:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets
2,978

 
3,203

 
3,914

Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate
—

 
—

 
1,353

(Gains) on disposition of depreciable properties
(2,173
)
 
(946
)
 
(1,194
)
Discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets
—

 
13,820

 
15,224

(Gains) on disposition of depreciable properties
(414,496
)
 
—

 
(384
)
Funds from operations
334,813

 
302,220

 
274,246

Dividends on Preferred Stock
(2,501
)
 
(2,506
)
 
(2,507
)
Funds from operations available for common stockholders
$
332,312

 
$
299,714

 
$
271,739

Funds from operations available for common stockholders per share
$
3.28

 
$
3.08

 
$
2.90

Weighted average shares outstanding (1)
101,398

 
97,406

 
93,800

__________
(1)
Includes assumed conversion of all potentially dilutive Common Stock equivalents.

In addition, the Company believes NOI from continuing operations and same property NOI are useful supplemental measures of the Company’s property operating performance because such metrics provide a performance measure of the revenues and expenses directly involved in owning real estate assets and a perspective not immediately apparent from net income or FFO. The Company defines NOI as rental and other revenues from continuing operations, less rental property and other expenses from continuing operations. The Company defines cash NOI as NOI less lease termination fees, straight-line rent, amortization of lease incentives and amortization of acquired above and below market leases. Other REITs may use different methodologies to calculate NOI and same property NOI.

As of December 31, 2016, our same property portfolio consisted of 217 in-service properties encompassing 26.7 million rentable square feet that were wholly owned during the entirety of the periods presented (from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016). As of December 31, 2015, our same property portfolio consisted of 221 in-service properties encompassing 26.2 million rentable square feet that were wholly owned during the entirety of the periods presented (from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2015). The change in our same property portfolio was due to the addition of three properties encompassing 0.7 million rentable square feet acquired during 2014 and one newly developed property encompassing 0.1 million rentable square feet placed in

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service during 2014. These additions were offset by the removal of three properties encompassing 0.2 million rentable square feet that were sold during 2016 and five properties encompassing 0.1 million rentable square feet that are expected to be demolished.

Rental and other revenues related to properties not in our same property portfolio were $87.0 million and $41.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Rental property and other expenses related to properties not in our same property portfolio were $28.1 million and $13.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The following table sets forth the Company’s NOI and same property NOI:

 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Income from continuing operations before disposition of investment properties and activity in unconsolidated affiliates
 
$
101,946

 
$
64,844

Other income
 
(2,338
)
 
(1,726
)
Interest expense
 
76,648

 
86,052

General and administrative expenses
 
38,153

 
37,642

Depreciation and amortization
 
220,140

 
201,918

Net operating income from continuing operations
 
434,549

 
388,730

Less – non same property and other net operating income
 
(58,913
)
 
(28,130
)
Same property net operating income from continuing operations
 
$
375,636

 
$
360,600

 
 
 
 
 
Same property net operating income from continuing operations
 
$
375,636

 
$
360,600

Less – lease termination fees, straight-line rent and other non-cash adjustments
 
(14,098
)
 
(17,073
)
Same property cash net operating income from continuing operations
 
$
361,538

 
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The effects of potential changes in interest rates are discussed below. Our market risk discussion includes “forward-looking statements” and represents an estimate of possible changes in fair value or future earnings that would occur assuming hypothetical future movements in interest rates. Actual future results may differ materially from those presented. See “Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources” and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of our accounting policies and other information related to these financial instruments.
 
We borrow funds at a combination of fixed and variable rates. Borrowings under our revolving credit facility and bank term loans bear interest at variable rates. Our long-term debt, which consists of secured and unsecured long-term financings, typically bears interest at fixed rates. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit generally the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and lower our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, from time to time we enter into interest rate hedge contracts such as collars, swaps, caps and treasury lock agreements in order to mitigate our interest rate risk with respect to various debt instruments. We generally do not hold or issue these derivative contracts for trading or speculative purposes.
 
At December 31, 2016, we had $1,254.3 million principal amount of fixed rate debt outstanding (not including debt with a variable rate that is effectively fixed by related interest rate hedge contracts). The estimated aggregate fair market value of this debt was $1,268.6 million. If interest rates had been 100 basis points higher, the aggregate fair market value of our fixed rate debt would have been $31.5 million lower. If interest rates had been 100 basis points lower, the aggregate fair market value of our fixed rate debt would have been $33.2 million higher.
 
At December 31, 2016, we had $475.0 million of variable rate debt outstanding not protected by interest rate hedge contracts. If the weighted average interest rate on this variable rate debt had been 100 basis points higher, the annual interest expense would increase $4.8 million. If the weighted average interest rate on this variable rate debt had been 100 basis points lower, the annual interest expense would decrease $4.8 million.
 
At December 31, 2016, we had $225.0 million of variable rate debt outstanding with $225.0 million of related floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps that effectively fix the underlying LIBOR rate at 1.678%. If the underlying LIBOR interest rates increase or decrease by 100 basis points, the aggregate fair market value of the swaps at December 31, 2016 would increase by $4.4 million or decrease by $4.3 million, respectively.

During the first quarter of 2016, we obtained $150.0 million notional amount of forward-starting swaps that effectively lock the underlying 10-year treasury rate at 1.90% with respect to a forecasted debt issuance expected to occur prior to March 15, 2017. If the underlying treasury rate was to increase or decrease by 100 basis points, the aggregate fair market value of the swaps at December 31, 2016 would increase by $12.0 million or decrease by $13.3 million, respectively.

We are exposed to certain losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties, which are major financial institutions, under the swaps. We regularly evaluate the financial condition of our counterparties using publicly available information. Based on this review, we currently expect the counterparties to perform fully under the swaps. However, if a counterparty defaults on its obligations under a swap, we could be required to pay the full rates on the applicable debt, even if such rates were in excess of the rate in the contract.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

See page 51 for Index to Consolidated Financial Statements of Highwoods Properties, Inc. and Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

General

The purpose of this section is to discuss our controls and procedures. The statements in this section represent the conclusions of Edward J. Fritsch, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), and Mark F. Mulhern, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”).
 
The CEO and CFO evaluations of our controls and procedures include a review of the controls' objectives and design, the controls' implementation by us and the effect of the controls on the information generated for use in this Annual Report. We seek to identify data errors, control problems or acts of fraud and confirm that appropriate corrective action, including process improvements, is undertaken. Our controls and procedures are also evaluated on an ongoing basis by or through the following:
 
•
activities undertaken and reports issued by employees responsible for testing our internal control over financial reporting;

•
quarterly sub-certifications by representatives from appropriate business and accounting functions to support the CEO's and CFO's evaluations of our controls and procedures;

•
other personnel in our finance and accounting organization;

•
members of our internal disclosure committee; and

•
members of the audit committee of the Company's Board of Directors.
 
We do not expect that our controls and procedures will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
 
Management's Annual Report on the Company's Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
The Company's management is required to establish and maintain internal control over financial reporting designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
 
•
pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets;

•
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors; and

•
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Under the supervision of the Company's CEO and CFO, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2016 based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
 
We have concluded that, at December 31, 2016, the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective. Deloitte & Touche LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, has issued their attestation report, which is included below, on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2016.
 

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Management's Annual Report on the Operating Partnership's Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
The Operating Partnership is also required to establish and maintain internal control over financial reporting designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP.

Under the supervision of the Company's CEO and CFO, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Operating Partnership's internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2016 based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
 
We have concluded that, at December 31, 2016, the Operating Partnership's internal control over financial reporting was effective. SEC rules do not require us to obtain an attestation report of Deloitte & Touche LLP on the effectiveness of the Operating Partnership's internal control over financial reporting.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
  
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
Raleigh, North Carolina
 
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Highwoods Properties, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on the Company’s Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company's board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016 of the Company and our report dated February 7, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedules and included an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company’s adoption of the accounting standard update for reporting discontinued operations.

 
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
 

Raleigh, North Carolina
February 7, 2017



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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2016 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. There were also no changes in the Operating Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2016 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Operating Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

SEC rules also require us to maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our annual and periodic reports filed with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. As defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act, disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Company’s CEO and CFO, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company’s CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the end of the period covered by this Annual Report. The Company’s CEO and CFO also concluded that the Operating Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the end of the period covered by this Annual Report.


ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.



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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Information about the Company’s executive officers and directors, the code of ethics that applies to the Company’s chief executive officer and senior financial officers, which is posted on our website, and certain corporate governance matters is incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with its annual meeting of stockholders to be held on May 10, 2017. No changes have been made to the procedures by which stockholders may recommend nominees to the Company's board of directors since the 2016 annual meeting, which was held on May 11, 2016. See Item X in Part I of this Annual Report for biographical information regarding the Company’s executive officers. The Company is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Information about the compensation of the Company’s directors and executive officers is incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with its annual meeting of stockholders to be held on May 10, 2017.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Information about the beneficial ownership of Common Stock and the Company’s equity compensation plans is incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with its annual meeting of stockholders to be held on May 10, 2017.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Information about certain relationships and related transactions and the independence of the Company’s directors is incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with its annual meeting of stockholders to be held on May 10, 2017.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Information about fees paid to and services provided by our independent registered public accounting firm is incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with its annual meeting of stockholders to be held on May 10, 2017.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Reference is made to the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 51 for a list of the Consolidated Financial Statements of Highwoods Properties, Inc. and Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership included in this report.

Exhibits

Exhibit
Number
 
Description
3.1
 
Amended and Restated Charter of the Company (filed as part of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 15, 2008)
3.2
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (filed as part of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 15, 2008)
4.1
 
Indenture among the Operating Partnership, the Company and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, N.A.) dated as of December 1, 1996 (filed as part of the Operating Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 2, 1996)
4.2
 
Form of 7.5% Notes due April 15, 2018 (filed as part of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 24, 1998)
4.3
 
Form of 5.85% Notes due March 15, 2017 (filed as part of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 22, 2007)
4.4
 
Officers’ Certificate Establishing the Terms of the 5.85% Notes, dated March 22, 2007 (filed as part of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 22, 2007)
4.5
 
Form of 3.625% Notes due January 15, 2023 (filed as part of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 18, 2012)
4.6
 
Officers' Certificate Establishing the Terms of the 3.625% Notes, dated as of December 18, 2012 (filed as part of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 18, 2012)
4.7
 
Form of 3.20% Notes due June 15, 2021 (filed as part of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 27, 2014)
4.8
 
Officers' Certificate Establishing the Terms of the 3.20% Notes, dated as of May 27, 2014 (filed as part of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 27, 2014)
10.1
 
Second Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of January 1, 2000, of the Operating Partnership (filed as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004)
10.2
 
Amendment No. 1, dated as of July 22, 2004, to the Second Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of January 1, 2000, of the Operating Partnership (filed as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004)
10.3
*
2015 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan (filed as part of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 13, 2015)
10.4
 
Form of warrants to purchase Common Stock of the Company (filed as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997)
10.5
*
Highwoods Properties, Inc. Retirement Plan, effective as of March 1, 2006 (filed as part of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007)
10.6
*
Amended and Restated Executive Supplemental Employment Agreement, dated as of February 12, 2013, between the Company and Edward J. Fritsch (filed as part of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012)
10.7
*
Executive Supplemental Employment Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2015 between the Company and Theodore J. Klinck (filed as part of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 1, 2015)
10.8
*
Executive Supplemental Employment Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2014 between the Company and Mark F. Mulhern (filed as part of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 1, 2014)

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Exhibit
Number
 
Description
10.9
*
Amended and Restated Executive Supplemental Employment Agreement, dated as of February 12, 2013, between the Company and Jeffrey D. Miller (filed as part of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012)
10.10
*
Highwoods Properties, Inc. Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (filed as part of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 12, 2010)
10.11
*
Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan of the Company (filed as part of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010)
10.12
 
Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 12, 2013, by and among the Company, the Operating Partnership , Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, and the Other Lenders named therein (filed as part of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 12, 2013)
10.13
 
Amended and Restated Five-Year Term Loan Agreement, dated as of November 12, 2013, by and among the Company, the Operating Partnership, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and the Other Lenders named therein (filed as part of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 12, 2013)
10.14
 
Amended and Restated Seven-Year Term Loan Agreement, dated as of November 12, 2013, by and among the Company, the Operating Partnership, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and the Other Lenders named therein (filed as part of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 12, 2013)
10.15
 
First Amendment to Amended and Restated Seven-Year Term Loan Agreement (filed as part of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 11, 2015)
10.17
 
Form of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate, dated as of December 21, 2015, by and between Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership, Highwoods Services, Inc., Country Club Plaza KC Partners LLC, The Macerich Partnership, L.P. and The Taubman Realty Group Limited Partnership (filed as part of the Company's Annual Report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015)
10.18
 
Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate and Related Property, dated as of January 29, 2016, by and between Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership and SJ Company I LLC (filed as part of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015)
12.1
 
Statement re: Computation of Ratios of the Company
12.2
 
Statement re: Computation of Ratios of the Operating Partnership
21
 
Schedule of Subsidiaries
23
 
Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP for the Company
31.1
 
Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Company
31.2
 
Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Company
31.3
 
Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Operating Partnership
31.4
 
Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Operating Partnership
32.1
 
Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Company
32.2
 
Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Company
32.3
 
Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Operating Partnership
32.4
 
Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the Operating Partnership
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
 
XBRL Extension Labels Linkbase
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
__________
 
* Represents management contract or compensatory plan.

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
Page
 
 
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
 
Consolidated Financial Statements:
 
 
 
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership:
 
Consolidated Financial Statements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
__________

All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or because the required information is included in our Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
Raleigh, North Carolina


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Highwoods Properties, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016. Our audits also included the financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and financial statement schedules based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Highwoods Properties, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for and disclosure of discontinued operations beginning April 1, 2014 due to the adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board accounting standard update on reporting discontinued operations and disclosures of disposals of components of an entity.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 7, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
 

Raleigh, North Carolina
February 7, 2017


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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Assets:
 
 
 
Real estate assets, at cost:
 
 
 
Land
$
474,375

 
$
443,705

Buildings and tenant improvements
4,313,373

 
4,063,328

Development in-process
279,602

 
194,050

Land held for development
77,355

 
68,244

 
5,144,705

 
4,769,327

Less-accumulated depreciation
(1,134,103
)
 
(1,007,104
)
Net real estate assets
4,010,602

 
3,762,223

Real estate and other assets, net, held for sale
—

 
240,948

Cash and cash equivalents
49,490

 
5,036

Restricted cash
29,141

 
16,769

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $624 and $928, respectively
17,372

 
29,077

Mortgages and notes receivable, net of allowance of $105 and $287, respectively
8,833

 
2,096

Accrued straight-line rents receivable, net of allowance of $692 and $257, respectively
172,829

 
150,392

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
18,846

 
20,676

Deferred leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $140,081 and $115,172, respectively
213,500

 
231,765

Prepaid expenses and other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $19,904 and $17,830,
respectively
40,437

 
26,649

Total Assets
$
4,561,050

 
$
4,485,631

Liabilities, Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership and Equity:
 
 
 
Mortgages and notes payable, net
$
1,948,047

 
$
2,491,813

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
313,885

 
233,988

Liabilities held for sale
—

 
14,119

Total Liabilities
2,261,932

 
2,739,920

Commitments and contingencies

 

Noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
144,802

 
126,429

Equity:
 
 
 
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000 authorized shares;
 
 
 
8.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (liquidation preference $1,000 per share), 28,920 and 29,050 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
28,920

 
29,050

Common Stock, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 authorized shares;
 
 
 
101,665,554 and 96,091,932 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
1,017

 
961

Additional paid-in capital
2,850,881

 
2,598,242

Distributions in excess of net income available for common stockholders
(749,412
)
 
(1,023,135
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
4,949

 
(3,811
)
Total Stockholders’ Equity
2,136,355

 
1,601,307

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
17,961

 
17,975

Total Equity
2,154,316

 
1,619,282

Total Liabilities, Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership and Equity
$
4,561,050

 
$
4,485,631

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Rental and other revenues
$
665,634

 
$
604,671

 
$
555,871

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Rental property and other expenses
231,085

 
215,941

 
205,884

Depreciation and amortization
220,140

 
201,918

 
180,637

Impairments of real estate assets
—

 
—

 
588

General and administrative
38,153

 
37,642

 
35,258

Total operating expenses
489,378

 
455,501

 
422,367

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
Contractual
73,142

 
82,245

 
82,287

Amortization of debt issuance costs
3,506

 
3,645

 
3,082

Financing obligation
—

 
162

 
(242
)
 
76,648

 
86,052

 
85,127

Other income:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and other income
2,338

 
1,969

 
2,739

Losses on debt extinguishment
—

 
(243
)
 
(308
)
 
2,338

 
1,726

 
2,431

Income from continuing operations before disposition of investment properties and activity in unconsolidated affiliates
101,946

 
64,844

 
50,808

Gains on disposition of property
14,807

 
11,444

 
44,352

Gain on disposition of investment in unconsolidated affiliate
—

 
4,155

 
—

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
5,793

 
5,078

 
1,827

Income from continuing operations
122,546

 
85,521

 
96,987

Discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from discontinued operations
4,097

 
15,739

 
18,601

Net gains on disposition of discontinued operations
414,496

 
—

 
384

 
418,593

 
15,739

 
18,985

Net income
541,139

 
101,260

 
115,972

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
(15,596
)
 
(2,918
)
 
(3,542
)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
(1,253
)
 
(1,264
)
 
(1,466
)
Dividends on Preferred Stock
(2,501
)
 
(2,506
)
 
(2,507
)
Net income available for common stockholders
$
521,789

 
$
94,572

 
$
108,457

Earnings per Common Share – basic:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders
$
1.17

 
$
0.84

 
$
1.00

Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders
4.13

 
0.16

 
0.20

Net income available for common stockholders
$
5.30

 
$
1.00

 
$
1.20

Weighted average Common Shares outstanding – basic
98,439

 
94,404

 
90,743

Earnings per Common Share – diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders
$
1.17

 
$
0.84

 
$
0.99

Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders
4.13

 
0.16

 
0.20

Net income available for common stockholders
$
5.30

 
$
1.00

 
$
1.19

Weighted average Common Shares outstanding – diluted
101,398

 
97,406

 
93,800

Net income available for common stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders
$
115,461

 
$
79,308

 
$
90,069

Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders
406,328

 
15,264

 
18,388

Net income available for common stockholders
$
521,789

 
$
94,572

 
$
108,457

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(in thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
541,139

 
$
101,260

 
$
115,972

Other comprehensive income/(loss):
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains on tax increment financing bond
—

 
445

 
584

Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
5,703

 
(4,040
)
 
(5,662
)
Amortization of cash flow hedges
3,057

 
3,696

 
3,777

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)
8,760

 
101

 
(1,301
)
Total comprehensive income
549,899

 
101,361

 
114,671

Less-comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
(16,849
)
 
(4,182
)
 
(5,008
)
Comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders
$
533,050

 
$
97,179

 
$
109,663

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.



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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Equity
(in thousands, except share amounts)


 
Number of Common Shares
 
Common Stock
 
Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
 
Accumulated Other Compre-hensive Income/(Loss)
 
Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates
 
Distributions in Excess of Net Income Available for Common Stockholders
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2013
89,920,915

 
$
899

 
$
29,077

 
$
2,370,368

 
$
(2,611
)
 
$
21,396

 
$
(911,662
)
 
$
1,507,467

Issuances of Common Stock, net of issuance costs and tax withholdings
2,812,477

 
28

 
—

 
112,596

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
112,624

Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock
4,417

 
—

 
—

 
162

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
162

Dividends on Common Stock
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(154,165
)
 
(154,165
)
Dividends on Preferred Stock
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2,507
)
 
(2,507
)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value
—

 
—

 
—

 
(25,275
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(25,275
)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in consolidated affiliate
—

 
—

 
—

 
(513
)
 
—

 
(3,613
)
 
—

 
(4,126
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,140
)
 
—

 
(1,140
)
Issuances of restricted stock
169,501

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Redemptions/repurchases of Preferred Stock
—

 
—

 
(17
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(17
)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
—

 
2

 
—

 
6,937

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
6,939

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(3,542
)
 
(3,542
)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,466

 
(1,466
)
 
—

Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
115,972

 
115,972

Other comprehensive loss
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,301
)
 
—

 
—

 
(1,301
)
Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
114,671

Balance at December 31, 2014
92,907,310

 
929

 
29,060

 
2,464,275

 
(3,912
)
 
18,109

 
(957,370
)
 
1,551,091

Issuances of Common Stock, net of issuance costs and tax withholdings
3,023,710

 
30

 
—

 
125,507

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
125,537

Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock
37,203

 
—

 
—

 
1,645

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,645

Dividends on Common Stock
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(160,337
)
 
(160,337
)
Dividends on Preferred Stock
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2,506
)
 
(2,506
)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value
—

 
—

 
—

 
(67
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(67
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,398
)
 
—

 
(1,398
)
Issuances of restricted stock
128,951

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Redemptions/repurchases of Preferred Stock
—

 
—

 
(10
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(10
)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
(5,242
)
 
2

 
—

 
6,882

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
6,884

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2,918
)
 
(2,918
)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,264

 
(1,264
)
 
—

Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
101,260

 
101,260

Other comprehensive income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
101

 
—

 
—

 
101

Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101,361

Balance at December 31, 2015
96,091,932

 
$
961

 
$
29,050

 
$
2,598,242

 
$
(3,811
)
 
$
17,975

 
$
(1,023,135
)
 
$
1,619,282

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Equity - Continued
(in thousands, except share amounts)

 
Number of Common Shares
 
Common Stock
 
Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
 
Accumulated Other Compre-hensive Income/(Loss)
 
Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates
 
Distributions in Excess of Net Income Available for Common Stockholders
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2015
96,091,932

 
$
961

 
$
29,050

 
$
2,598,242

 
$
(3,811
)
 
$
17,975

 
$
(1,023,135
)
 
$
1,619,282

Issuances of Common Stock, net of issuance costs and tax withholdings
5,390,710

 
54

 
—

 
256,326

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
256,380

Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock
61,048

 
—

 
—

 
3,057

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
3,057

Dividends on Common Stock
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(166,861
)
 
(166,861
)
Special dividend on Common Stock
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(81,205
)
 
(81,205
)
Dividends on Preferred Stock
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2,501
)
 
(2,501
)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value
—

 
—

 
—

 
(12,993
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(12,993
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,267
)
 
—

 
(1,267
)
Issuances of restricted stock
130,752

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Redemptions/repurchases of Preferred Stock
—

 
—

 
(130
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(130
)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
(8,888
)
 
2

 
—

 
6,249

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
6,251

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(15,596
)
 
(15,596
)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,253

 
(1,253
)
 
—

Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
541,139

 
541,139

Other comprehensive income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
8,760

 
—

 
—

 
8,760

Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
549,899

Balance at December 31, 2016
101,665,554

 
$
1,017

 
$
28,920

 
$
2,850,881

 
$
4,949

 
$
17,961

 
$
(749,412
)
 
$
2,154,316

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
541,139

 
$
101,260

 
$
115,972

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
220,140

 
215,957

 
196,023

Amortization of lease incentives and acquisition-related intangible assets and liabilities
(1,996
)
 
86

 
442

Share-based compensation expense
6,251

 
6,884

 
6,939

Allowance for losses on accounts and accrued straight-line rents receivable
2,001

 
2,103

 
2,182

Accrued interest on mortgages and notes receivable
(502
)
 
(357
)
 
(477
)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
3,506

 
3,645

 
3,082

Amortization of cash flow hedges
3,057

 
3,696

 
3,777

Amortization of mortgages and notes payable fair value adjustments
(234
)
 
(58
)
 
(788
)
Impairments of real estate assets
—

 
—

 
588

Losses on debt extinguishment
—

 
243

 
308

Net gains on disposition of property
(429,303
)
 
(11,444
)
 
(44,736
)
Gain on disposition of investment in unconsolidated affiliate
—

 
(4,155
)
 
—

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
(5,793
)
 
(5,078
)
 
(1,827
)
Changes in financing obligation
—

 
162

 
(241
)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates
4,424

 
4,901

 
2,687

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
3,401

 
1,415

 
(3,114
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(4,423
)
 
1,266

 
(615
)
Accrued straight-line rents receivable
(24,245
)
 
(22,756
)
 
(21,685
)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
(11,618
)
 
(8,891
)
 
8,394

Net cash provided by operating activities
305,805

 
288,879

 
266,911

Investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Investments in acquired real estate and related intangible assets, net of cash acquired
(110,249
)
 
(408,634
)
 
(163,641
)
Investments in development in-process
(177,875
)
 
(136,664
)
 
(183,873
)
Investments in tenant improvements and deferred leasing costs
(91,423
)
 
(115,503
)
 
(113,747
)
Investments in building improvements
(80,672
)
 
(55,881
)
 
(50,033
)
Investment in acquired noncontrolling interest in consolidated affiliate
—

 
—

 
(4,126
)
Net proceeds from disposition of real estate assets
684,371

 
26,748

 
172,442

Net proceeds from disposition of investment in unconsolidated affiliate
—

 
6,919

 
—

Distributions of capital from unconsolidated affiliates
2,766

 
10,401

 
3,806

Investments in mortgages and notes receivable
(7,934
)
 
(1,772
)
 
(864
)
Repayments of mortgages and notes receivable
1,699

 
9,381

 
17,239

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
(105
)
 
(659
)
 
(6,489
)
Repayments from unconsolidated affiliates
448

 
20,800

 
—

Redemption of investment in unconsolidated affiliate
—

 
—

 
4,660

Changes in restricted cash and other investing activities
(17,136
)
 
(9,293
)
 
(3,552
)
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
$
203,890

 
$
(654,157
)
 
$
(328,178
)

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Continued
(in thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends on Common Stock
$
(166,861
)
 
$
(160,337
)
 
$
(154,165
)
Redemptions/repurchases of Preferred Stock
(130
)
 
(10
)
 
(17
)
Redemptions of Common Units
—

 
—

 
(93
)
Dividends on Preferred Stock
(2,501
)
 
(2,506
)
 
(2,507
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
(4,888
)
 
(4,959
)
 
(4,994
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
(1,267
)
 
(1,398
)
 
(1,140
)
Proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock
264,769

 
131,341

 
117,716

Costs paid for the issuance of Common Stock
(3,973
)
 
(2,040
)
 
(1,586
)
Repurchase of shares related to tax withholdings
(4,416
)
 
(3,764
)
 
(3,506
)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility
287,600

 
476,300

 
506,900

Repayments of revolving credit facility
(586,600
)
 
(386,300
)
 
(513,600
)
Borrowings on mortgages and notes payable
150,000

 
475,000

 
296,949

Repayments of mortgages and notes payable
(395,993
)
 
(156,120
)
 
(174,302
)
Payments on financing obligation
—

 
(1,722
)
 
(2,904
)
Payments of debt extinguishment costs
—

 
—

 
(369
)
Changes in debt issuance costs and other financing activities
(981
)
 
(2,003
)
 
(2,467
)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
(465,241
)
 
361,482

 
59,915

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
44,454

 
(3,796
)
 
(1,352
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
5,036

 
8,832

 
10,184

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
$
49,490

 
$
5,036

 
$
8,832

 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized
$
72,847

 
$
82,242

 
$
83,086

 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
$
5,703

 
$
(4,040
)
 
$
(5,662
)
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock
3,057

 
1,645

 
162

Changes in accrued capital expenditures
8,580

 
2,547

 
5,283

Write-off of fully depreciated real estate assets
39,262

 
48,698

 
42,633

Write-off of fully amortized debt issuance and leasing costs
26,533

 
38,264

 
25,286

Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value
12,993

 
67

 
25,275

Unrealized gains on tax increment financing bond
—

 
445

 
584

Assumption of mortgages and notes payable related to acquisition activities
—

 
19,277

 
—

Contingent consideration in connection with the acquisition of land
—

 
900

 
3,300

Special dividend on Common Stock declared
(81,205
)
 
—

 
—

Special distribution to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership declared
(2,271
)
 
—

 
—

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors of the General Partner of
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership
Raleigh, North Carolina


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership and subsidiaries (the “Operating Partnership”) as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, capital, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016. Our audits also included the financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Operating Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and financial statement schedules based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Operating Partnership is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Operating Partnership's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Operating Partnership changed its method of accounting for and disclosure of discontinued operations beginning April 1, 2014 due to the adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board accounting standard update on reporting discontinued operations and disclosures of disposals of components of an entity.

 
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
 

Raleigh, North Carolina
February 7, 2017

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except unit and per unit data)
 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Assets:
 
 
 
Real estate assets, at cost:
 
 
 
Land
$
474,375

 
$
443,705

Buildings and tenant improvements
4,313,373

 
4,063,328

Development in-process
279,602

 
194,050

Land held for development
77,355

 
68,244

 
5,144,705

 
4,769,327

Less-accumulated depreciation
(1,134,103
)
 
(1,007,104
)
Net real estate assets
4,010,602

 
3,762,223

Real estate and other assets, net, held for sale
—

 
240,948

Cash and cash equivalents
49,490

 
5,036

Restricted cash
29,141

 
16,769

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $624 and $928, respectively
17,372

 
29,077

Mortgages and notes receivable, net of allowance of $105 and $287, respectively
8,833

 
2,096

Accrued straight-line rents receivable, net of allowance of $692 and $257, respectively
172,829

 
150,392

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
18,846

 
20,676

Deferred leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $140,081 and $115,172, respectively
213,500

 
231,765

Prepaid expenses and other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $19,904 and $17,830,
respectively
40,437

 
26,649

Total Assets
$
4,561,050

 
$
4,485,631

Liabilities, Redeemable Operating Partnership Units and Capital:
 
 
 
Mortgages and notes payable, net
$
1,948,047

 
$
2,491,813

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
313,885

 
233,988

Liabilities held for sale
—

 
14,119

Total Liabilities
2,261,932

 
2,739,920

Commitments and contingencies

 

Redeemable Operating Partnership Units:
 
 
 
Common Units, 2,838,704 and 2,899,752 outstanding, respectively
144,802

 
126,429

Series A Preferred Units (liquidation preference $1,000 per unit), 28,920 and 29,050 units
issued and outstanding, respectively
28,920

 
29,050

Total Redeemable Operating Partnership Units
173,722

 
155,479

Capital:
 
 
 
Common Units:
 
 
 
General partner Common Units, 1,040,954 and 985,829 outstanding, respectively
21,023

 
15,759

Limited partner Common Units, 100,215,791 and 94,697,294 outstanding, respectively
2,081,463

 
1,560,309

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
4,949

 
(3,811
)
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
17,961

 
17,975

Total Capital
2,125,396

 
1,590,232

Total Liabilities, Redeemable Operating Partnership Units and Capital
$
4,561,050

 
$
4,485,631

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands, except per unit amounts)

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Rental and other revenues
$
665,634

 
$
604,671

 
$
555,871

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Rental property and other expenses
231,085

 
215,941

 
205,835

Depreciation and amortization
220,140

 
201,918

 
180,637

Impairments of real estate assets
—

 
—

 
588

General and administrative
38,153

 
37,642

 
35,307

Total operating expenses
489,378

 
455,501

 
422,367

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
Contractual
73,142

 
82,245

 
82,287

Amortization of debt issuance costs
3,506

 
3,645

 
3,082

Financing obligation
—

 
162

 
(242
)
 
76,648

 
86,052

 
85,127

Other income:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and other income
2,338

 
1,969

 
2,739

Losses on debt extinguishment
—

 
(243
)
 
(308
)
 
2,338

 
1,726

 
2,431

Income from continuing operations before disposition of investment properties and activity in unconsolidated affiliates
101,946

 
64,844

 
50,808

Gains on disposition of property
14,807

 
11,444

 
44,352

Gain on disposition of investment in unconsolidated affiliate
—

 
4,155

 
—

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
5,793

 
5,078

 
1,827

Income from continuing operations
122,546

 
85,521

 
96,987

Discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from discontinued operations
4,097

 
15,739

 
18,601

Net gains on disposition of discontinued operations
414,496

 
—

 
384

 
418,593

 
15,739

 
18,985

Net income
541,139

 
101,260

 
115,972

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
(1,253
)
 
(1,264
)
 
(1,466
)
Distributions on Preferred Units
(2,501
)
 
(2,506
)
 
(2,507
)
Net income available for common unitholders
$
537,385

 
$
97,490

 
$
111,999

Earnings per Common Unit – basic:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
$
1.18

 
$
0.84

 
$
1.00

Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders
4.15

 
0.17

 
0.20

Net income available for common unitholders
$
5.33

 
$
1.01

 
$
1.20

Weighted average Common Units outstanding – basic
100,902

 
96,910

 
93,272

Earnings per Common Unit – diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
$
1.18

 
$
0.84

 
$
1.00

Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders
4.14

 
0.17

 
0.20

Net income available for common unitholders
$
5.32

 
$
1.01

 
$
1.20

Weighted average Common Units outstanding – diluted
100,989

 
96,997

 
93,391

Net income available for common unitholders:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
$
118,792

 
$
81,751

 
$
93,014

Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders
418,593

 
15,739

 
18,985

Net income available for common unitholders
$
537,385

 
$
97,490

 
$
111,999

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(in thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
541,139

 
$
101,260

 
$
115,972

Other comprehensive income/(loss):
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains on tax increment financing bond
—

 
445

 
584

Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
5,703

 
(4,040
)
 
(5,662
)
Amortization of cash flow hedges
3,057

 
3,696

 
3,777

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)
8,760

 
101

 
(1,301
)
Total comprehensive income
549,899

 
101,361

 
114,671

Less-comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
(1,253
)
 
(1,264
)
 
(1,466
)
Comprehensive income attributable to common unitholders
$
548,646

 
$
100,097

 
$
113,205

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Consolidated Statements of Capital
(in thousands)
 
 
Common Units
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
 
Noncontrolling
Interests in
Consolidated
Affiliates
 
Total
 
General
Partners’
Capital
 
Limited
Partners’
Capital
 
Balance at December 31, 2013
$
14,596

 
$
1,445,181

 
$
(2,611
)
 
$
21,396

 
$
1,478,562

Issuances of Common Units, net of issuance costs and tax withholdings
1,126

 
111,498

 
—

 
—

 
112,624

Redemptions of Common Units
(1
)
 
(92
)
 
—

 
—

 
(93
)
Distributions on Common Units
(1,585
)
 
(156,879
)
 
—

 
—

 
(158,464
)
Distributions on Preferred Units
(25
)
 
(2,482
)
 
—

 
—

 
(2,507
)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
69

 
6,870

 
—

 
—

 
6,939

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in consolidated affiliate
(5
)
 
(508
)
 
—

 
(3,613
)
 
(4,126
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,140
)
 
(1,140
)
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value and contributions/distributions from/to the General Partner
(242
)
 
(24,001
)
 
—

 
—

 
(24,243
)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
(15
)
 
(1,451
)
 
—

 
1,466

 
—

Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
1,160

 
114,812

 
—

 
—

 
115,972

Other comprehensive loss
—

 
—

 
(1,301
)
 
—

 
(1,301
)
Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
114,671

Balance at December 31, 2014
15,078

 
1,492,948

 
(3,912
)
 
18,109

 
1,522,223

Issuances of Common Units, net of issuance costs and tax withholdings
1,255

 
124,282

 
—

 
—

 
125,537

Distributions on Common Units
(1,646
)
 
(162,955
)
 
—

 
—

 
(164,601
)
Distributions on Preferred Units
(25
)
 
(2,481
)
 
—

 
—

 
(2,506
)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
69

 
6,815

 
—

 
—

 
6,884

Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,398
)
 
(1,398
)
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value and contributions/distributions from/to the General Partner
28

 
2,704

 
—

 
—

 
2,732

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
(13
)
 
(1,251
)
 
—

 
1,264

 
—

Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
1,013

 
100,247

 
—

 
—

 
101,260

Other comprehensive income
—

 
—

 
101

 
—

 
101

Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101,361

Balance at December 31, 2015
15,759

 
1,560,309

 
(3,811
)
 
17,975

 
1,590,232

Issuances of Common Units, net of issuance costs and tax withholdings
2,564

 
253,816

 
—

 
—

 
256,380

Distributions on Common Units
(1,710
)
 
(169,344
)
 
—

 
—

 
(171,054
)
Special distribution on Common Units
(832
)
 
(82,317
)
 
—

 
—

 
(83,149
)
Distributions on Preferred Units
(25
)
 
(2,476
)
 
—

 
—

 
(2,501
)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
63

 
6,188

 
—

 
—

 
6,251

Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,267
)
 
(1,267
)
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value and contributions/distributions from/to the General Partner
(194
)
 
(19,201
)
 
—

 
—

 
(19,395
)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
(13
)
 
(1,240
)
 
—

 
1,253

 
—

Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
5,411

 
535,728

 
—

 
—

 
541,139

Other comprehensive income
—

 
—

 
8,760

 
—

 
8,760

Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
549,899

Balance at December 31, 2016
$
21,023

 
$
2,081,463

 
$
4,949

 
$
17,961

 
$
2,125,396

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
541,139

 
$
101,260

 
$
115,972

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
220,140

 
215,957

 
196,023

Amortization of lease incentives and acquisition-related intangible assets and liabilities
(1,996
)
 
86

 
442

Share-based compensation expense
6,251

 
6,884

 
6,939

Allowance for losses on accounts and accrued straight-line rents receivable
2,001

 
2,103

 
2,182

Accrued interest on mortgages and notes receivable
(502
)
 
(357
)
 
(477
)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
3,506

 
3,645

 
3,082

Amortization of cash flow hedges
3,057

 
3,696

 
3,777

Amortization of mortgages and notes payable fair value adjustments
(234
)
 
(58
)
 
(788
)
Impairments of real estate assets
—

 
—

 
588

Losses on debt extinguishment
—

 
243

 
308

Net gains on disposition of property
(429,303
)
 
(11,444
)
 
(44,736
)
Gain on disposition of investment in unconsolidated affiliate
—

 
(4,155
)
 
—

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
(5,793
)
 
(5,078
)
 
(1,827
)
Changes in financing obligation
—

 
162

 
(241
)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates
4,011

 
4,901

 
2,687

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
3,401

 
1,415

 
(3,114
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(4,423
)
 
1,266

 
(615
)
Accrued straight-line rents receivable
(24,245
)
 
(22,756
)
 
(21,685
)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
(11,618
)
 
(8,805
)
 
8,383

Net cash provided by operating activities
305,392

 
288,965

 
266,900

Investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Investments in acquired real estate and related intangible assets, net of cash acquired
(110,249
)
 
(408,634
)
 
(163,641
)
Investments in development in-process
(177,875
)
 
(136,664
)
 
(183,873
)
Investments in tenant improvements and deferred leasing costs
(91,423
)
 
(115,503
)
 
(113,747
)
Investments in building improvements
(80,672
)
 
(55,881
)
 
(50,033
)
Investment in acquired noncontrolling interest in consolidated affiliate
—

 
—

 
(4,126
)
Net proceeds from disposition of real estate assets
684,371

 
26,748

 
172,442

Net proceeds from disposition of investment in unconsolidated affiliate
—

 
6,919

 
—

Distributions of capital from unconsolidated affiliates
3,179

 
10,401

 
3,806

Investments in mortgages and notes receivable
(7,934
)
 
(1,772
)
 
(864
)
Repayments of mortgages and notes receivable
1,699

 
9,381

 
17,239

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
(105
)
 
(659
)
 
(6,489
)
Repayments from unconsolidated affiliates
448

 
20,800

 
—

Redemption of investment in unconsolidated affiliate
—

 
—

 
4,660

Changes in restricted cash and other investing activities
(17,136
)
 
(9,293
)
 
(3,552
)
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
$
204,303

 
$
(654,157
)
 
$
(328,178
)

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Continued
(in thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions on Common Units
$
(171,054
)
 
$
(164,601
)
 
$
(158,464
)
Redemptions/repurchases of Preferred Units
(130
)
 
(10
)
 
(17
)
Redemptions of Common Units
—

 
—

 
(93
)
Distributions on Preferred Units
(2,501
)
 
(2,506
)
 
(2,507
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
(1,267
)
 
(1,398
)
 
(1,140
)
Proceeds from the issuance of Common Units
264,769

 
131,341

 
117,716

Costs paid for the issuance of Common Units
(3,973
)
 
(2,040
)
 
(1,586
)
Repurchase of units related to tax withholdings
(4,416
)
 
(3,764
)
 
(3,506
)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility
287,600

 
476,300

 
506,900

Repayments of revolving credit facility
(586,600
)
 
(386,300
)
 
(513,600
)
Borrowings on mortgages and notes payable
150,000

 
475,000

 
296,949

Repayments of mortgages and notes payable
(395,993
)
 
(156,120
)
 
(174,302
)
Payments on financing obligation
—

 
(1,722
)
 
(2,904
)
Payments of debt extinguishment costs
—

 
—

 
(369
)
Changes in debt issuance costs and other financing activities
(1,676
)
 
(2,890
)
 
(3,142
)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
(465,241
)
 
361,290

 
59,935

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
44,454

 
(3,902
)
 
(1,343
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
5,036

 
8,938

 
10,281

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
$
49,490

 
$
5,036

 
$
8,938

 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized
$
72,847

 
$
82,242

 
$
83,086

 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
$
5,703

 
$
(4,040
)
 
$
(5,662
)
Changes in accrued capital expenditures
8,580

 
2,547

 
5,283

Write-off of fully depreciated real estate assets
39,262

 
48,698

 
42,633

Write-off of fully amortized debt issuance and leasing costs
26,533

 
38,264

 
25,286

Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value
18,373

 
(3,619
)
 
23,568

Unrealized gains on tax increment financing bond
—

 
445

 
584

Assumption of mortgages and notes payable related to acquisition activities
—

 
19,277

 
—

Contingent consideration in connection with the acquisition of land
—

 
900

 
3,300

Special distribution on Common Units declared
(83,149
)
 
—

 
—

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

1.    Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business

Highwoods Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that provides leasing, management, development, construction and other customer-related services for its properties and for third parties. The Company conducts its activities through Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). At December 31, 2016, we owned or had an interest in 31.1 million rentable square feet of in-service properties, 1.1 million rentable square feet of office properties under development and approximately 400 acres of development land.

The Company is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. At December 31, 2016, the Company owned all of the Preferred Units and 101.3 million, or 97.3%, of the Common Units in the Operating Partnership. Limited partners owned the remaining 2.8 million Common Units. In the event the Company issues shares of Common Stock, the net proceeds of the issuance are contributed to the Operating Partnership in exchange for additional Common Units. Generally, the Operating Partnership is obligated to redeem each Common Unit at the request of the holder thereof for cash equal to the value of one share of Common Stock based on the average of the market price for the 10 trading days immediately preceding the notice date of such redemption, provided that the Company, at its option, may elect to acquire any such Common Units presented for redemption for cash or one share of Common Stock. The Common Units owned by the Company are not redeemable. During 2016, the Company redeemed 61,048 Common Units for a like number of shares of Common Stock. These redemptions, in conjunction with the proceeds from issuances of Common Stock (see Note 12), increased the percentage of Common Units owned by the Company from 97.1% at December 31, 2015 to 97.3% at December 31, 2016.

Basis of Presentation

Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Our Consolidated Statements of Income for the year ended December 31, 2014 were retrospectively revised from previously reported amounts to reclassify the operations for those properties classified as discontinued operations.

The Company's Consolidated Financial Statements include the Operating Partnership, wholly owned subsidiaries and those entities in which the Company has the controlling interest. The Operating Partnership's Consolidated Financial Statements include wholly owned subsidiaries and those entities in which the Operating Partnership has the controlling interest. We consolidate joint venture investments, such as interests in partnerships and limited liability companies, when we control the major operating and financial policies of the investment through majority ownership, in our capacity as a general partner or managing member or through some other contractual right. At December 31, 2016, three properties owned through a joint venture investment were consolidated.

In addition, we consolidate those entities deemed to be variable interest entities in which we are determined to be the primary beneficiary. During 2015, we acquired three buildings and a land parcel using special purpose entities owned by qualified intermediaries to facilitate a potential Section 1031 reverse exchange under the Internal Revenue Code. We determined that these entities were variable interest entities of which we were the primary beneficiary; therefore, we consolidated these entities as of December 31, 2015. At such time, these variable interest entities had total assets, liabilities and cash flows of $421.3 million, $16.3 million, and $7.1 million, respectively. During 2016, we subsequently acquired such special purpose entities and therefore own direct title to these buildings.

All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)



1.    Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies – Continued

During 2015, as a result of our partner’s irrevocable exercise of a buy-sell provision in our SF-HIW Harborview Plaza, LP ("Harborview") joint venture agreement, our partner’s right to put its 80.0% equity interest back to us became no longer exercisable. As a result, we recorded the original contribution transaction as a partial sale. Our investment in this joint venture then qualified for the equity method of accounting, which resulted in the retrospective revision of our Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Equity and Capital for prior periods.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Real Estate and Related Assets

Real estate and related assets are recorded at cost and stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Renovations, replacements and other expenditures that improve or extend the life of assets are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of 40 years for buildings and depreciable land infrastructure costs, 15 years for building improvements and five to seven years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Tenant improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over initial fixed terms of the respective leases, which generally are from three to 10 years. Depreciation expense for real estate assets was $173.1 million, $168.7 million and $154.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Expenditures directly related to the development and construction of real estate assets are included in net real estate assets and are stated at depreciated cost. Development expenditures include pre-construction costs essential to the development of properties, development and construction costs, interest costs on qualifying assets, real estate taxes, development personnel salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. Interest and other carrying costs are capitalized until the building is ready for its intended use, but not later than a year from cessation of major construction activity. We consider a construction project as substantially completed and ready for its intended use upon the completion of tenant improvements. We cease capitalization on the portion that is substantially completed and occupied or held available for occupancy, and capitalize only those costs associated with the portion under construction.

Expenditures directly related to the leasing of properties are included in deferred leasing costs and are stated at amortized cost. Such expenditures are part of the investment necessary to execute leases and, therefore, are classified as investment activities in the statement of cash flows. All leasing commissions paid to third parties for new leases or lease renewals are capitalized. Internal leasing costs, which consist primarily of compensation, benefits and other costs, such as legal fees related to leasing activities, that are incurred in connection with successfully obtaining leases of properties are also capitalized. Capitalized leasing costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the initial fixed terms of the respective leases, which generally are from three to 10 years. Estimated costs related to unsuccessful activities are expensed as incurred.

We record liabilities for the performance of asset retirement activities when the obligation to perform such activities is probable even when uncertainty exists about the timing and/or method of settlement.

Upon the acquisition of real estate assets, we assess the fair value of acquired tangible assets such as land, buildings and tenant improvements, intangible assets and liabilities such as above and below market leases, acquired in-place leases, customer relationships and other identifiable intangible assets and assumed liabilities. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize discount and/or capitalization rates as well as available market information. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant. 

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)



1.    Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies – Continued

The above and below market rate portions of leases acquired in connection with property acquisitions are recorded in deferred leasing costs and in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, respectively, at fair value and amortized into rental revenue over the remaining term of the respective leases as described below. Fair value is calculated as the present value of the difference between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (2) our estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in-place lease, using a discount rate that reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired and measured over a period equal to the remaining initial term of the lease for above-market leases and the remaining initial term plus the term of any renewal option that the customer would be economically compelled to exercise for below-market leases.

In-place leases acquired are recorded at fair value in deferred leasing costs and are amortized to depreciation and amortization expense over the remaining term of the respective lease. The value of in-place leases is based on our evaluation of the specific characteristics of each customer's lease. Factors considered include estimates of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods, current market conditions, the customer's credit quality and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, we include real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, depending on local market conditions. In estimating costs to execute similar leases, we consider tenant improvements, leasing commissions and legal and other related expenses.
 
Real estate and other assets are classified as long-lived assets held for use or as long-lived assets held for sale. Real estate is classified as held for sale when the sale of the asset is probable, has been duly approved by the Company, a legally enforceable contract has been executed and the buyer's due diligence period, if any, has expired.

Impairments of Real Estate Assets and Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates

With respect to assets classified as held for use, we perform an impairment analysis if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired, such as a significant decline in occupancy, identification of materially adverse legal or environmental factors, change in our designation of an asset from core to non-core, which may impact the anticipated holding period, or a decline in market value to an amount less than cost. This analysis is generally performed at the property level, except when an asset is part of an interdependent group such as an office park, and consists of determining whether the asset's carrying amount will be recovered from its undiscounted estimated future operating and residual cash flows. These cash flows are estimated based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for customers, changes in market rental rates, costs to operate each property and expected ownership periods. For properties under development, the cash flows are based on expected service potential of the asset or asset group when development is substantially complete.

If the carrying amount of a held for use asset exceeds the sum of its undiscounted future operating and residual cash flows, an impairment loss is recorded for the difference between estimated fair value of the asset and the carrying amount. We generally estimate the fair value of assets held for use by using discounted cash flow analyses. In some instances, appraisal information may be available and is used in addition to a discounted cash flow analysis. As the factors used in generating these cash flows are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter our assumptions, the discounted and/or undiscounted future operating and residual cash flows estimated by us in our impairment analyses or those established by appraisal may not be achieved and we may be required to recognize future impairment losses on properties held for use.
 
We record assets held for sale at the lower of the carrying amount or estimated fair value. Fair value of assets held for sale is equal to the estimated or contracted sales price with a potential buyer, less costs to sell. The impairment loss is the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value.
 
We also analyze our investments in unconsolidated affiliates for impairment. This analysis consists of determining whether an expected loss in market value of an investment is other than temporary by evaluating the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the investment, and our intent and ability to retain our investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. As the factors used in this analysis are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter our assumptions, we may be required to recognize future impairment losses on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)



1.    Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies – Continued

Sales of Real Estate
 
For sales transactions meeting the requirements for full profit recognition, the related assets and liabilities are removed from the balance sheet and the resultant gain or loss is recorded in the period the transaction closes. For sales transactions with continuing involvement after the sale, if the continuing involvement with the property is limited by the terms of the sales contract, profit is recognized at the time of sale and is reduced by the maximum exposure to loss related to the nature of the continuing involvement. Sales to entities in which we have or receive an interest are accounted for using partial sale accounting.

For transactions that do not meet the criteria for a sale, we evaluate the nature of the continuing involvement, including put and call provisions, if present, and account for the transaction as a financing arrangement, profit-sharing arrangement, leasing arrangement or other alternate method of accounting, rather than as a sale, based on the nature and extent of the continuing involvement. Some transactions may have numerous forms of continuing involvement. In those cases, we determine which method is most appropriate based on the substance of the transaction.

Rental and Other Revenues
 
Minimum contractual rents from leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases. This means that, with respect to a particular lease, actual amounts billed in accordance with the lease during any given period may be higher or lower than the amount of rental revenue recognized for the period. Straight-line rental revenue is commenced when the customer assumes control of the leased premises. Accrued straight-line rents receivable represents the amount by which straight-line rental revenue exceeds rents currently billed in accordance with lease agreements. Contingent rental revenue, such as percentage rent, is accrued when the contingency is removed. Termination fee income is recognized at the later of when the customer has vacated the space or the lease has expired and a fully executed lease termination agreement has been delivered, the amount of the fee is determinable and collectability of the fee is reasonably assured. Rental revenue reductions related to co-tenancy lease provisions, if any, are accrued when events have occurred that trigger such provisions.

Cost recovery income is determined on a calendar year and a lease-by-lease basis. The most common types of cost recovery income in our leases are common area maintenance (“CAM”) and real estate taxes, for which a customer typically pays its pro-rata share of operating and administrative expenses and real estate taxes in excess of the costs incurred during a contractually specified base year. The computation of cost recovery income is complex and involves numerous judgments, including the interpretation of lease provisions. Leases are not uniform in dealing with such cost recovery income and there are many variations in the computation. Many customers make monthly fixed payments of CAM, real estate taxes and other cost reimbursement items. We accrue income related to these payments each month. We make quarterly accrual adjustments, positive or negative, to cost recovery income to adjust the recorded amounts to our best estimate of the final annual amounts to be billed and collected. After the end of the calendar year, we compute each customer's final cost recovery income and, after considering amounts paid by the customer during the year, issue a bill or credit for the appropriate amount to the customer. The differences between the amounts billed less previously received payments and the accrual adjustment are recorded as increases or decreases to cost recovery income when the final bills are prepared, which occurs during the first half of the subsequent year.
 
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
Accounts receivable, accrued straight-line rents receivable and mortgages and notes receivable are reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. We regularly evaluate the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts. The evaluation primarily consists of reviewing past due account balances and considering such factors as the credit quality of our customer, historical trends of the customer and changes in customer payment terms. Additionally, with respect to customers in bankruptcy, we estimate the probable recovery through bankruptcy claims and adjust the allowance for amounts deemed uncollectible. If our assumptions regarding the collectability of receivables prove incorrect, we could experience losses in excess of our allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance and its related receivable are written-off when we have concluded there is a low probability of collection and we have discontinued collection efforts.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)



1.    Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies – Continued

Discontinued Operations
 
Properties that are sold or classified as held for sale are classified as discontinued operations provided that the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on our operations and financial results. Interest expense is included in discontinued operations if a related loan securing the sold property is to be paid off or assumed by the buyer in connection with the sale.

Lease Incentives
 
Lease incentive costs, which are payments made to or on behalf of a customer as an incentive to sign a lease, are capitalized in deferred leasing costs and amortized on a straight-line basis over the respective lease terms as a reduction of rental revenues.

Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
 
We account for our joint venture investments using the equity method of accounting when our interests represent a general partnership interest but substantive participating rights or substantive kick out rights have been granted to the limited partners or when our interests do not represent a general partnership interest and we do not control the major operating and financial policies of the investment. These investments are initially recorded at cost as investments in unconsolidated affiliates and are subsequently adjusted for our share of earnings and cash contributions and distributions. To the extent our cost basis at formation of the joint venture is different than the basis reflected at the joint venture level, the basis difference is amortized over the life of the related assets and included in our share of equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.

Cash Equivalents

We consider highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash
 
Restricted cash represents cash deposits that are legally restricted or held by third parties on our behalf, such as construction-related escrows, property disposition proceeds set aside and designated or intended to fund future tax-deferred exchanges of qualifying real estate investments, escrows and reserves for debt service, real estate taxes and property insurance established pursuant to certain mortgage financing arrangements and any deposits made with lenders to unencumber secured properties.

Redeemable Common Units and Preferred Units
 
Limited partners holding Common Units other than the Company (“Redeemable Common Units”) have the right to put any and all of the Common Units to the Operating Partnership and the Company has the right to put any and all of the Preferred Units to the Operating Partnership in exchange for their liquidation preference plus accrued and unpaid distributions in the event of a corresponding redemption by the Company of the underlying Preferred Stock. Consequently, these Redeemable Common Units and Preferred Units are classified outside of permanent partners’ capital in the Operating Partnership's accompanying balance sheets. The recorded value of the Redeemable Common Units is based on fair value at the balance sheet date as measured by the closing price of Common Stock on that date multiplied by the total number of Redeemable Common Units outstanding. The recorded value of the Preferred Units is based on their redemption value.

Income Taxes
 
The Company has elected and expects to continue to qualify as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). A corporate REIT is a legal entity that holds real estate assets and, through the payment of dividends to stockholders, is generally permitted to reduce or avoid the payment of federal and state income taxes at the corporate level. To maintain qualification as a REIT, the Company is required to pay dividends to its stockholders equal to at least 90.0% of its annual REIT taxable income, excluding net capital gains. The partnership agreement requires the Operating Partnership to pay economically equivalent distributions on outstanding Common Units at the same time that the Company pays dividends on its outstanding Common Stock.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)



1.    Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies – Continued

Other than income taxes related to its taxable REIT subsidiary, the Operating Partnership does not reflect any federal income taxes in its financial statements, since as a partnership the taxable effects of its operations are attributed to its partners. The Operating Partnership does record state income tax for states that tax partnership income directly.
 
We conduct certain business activities through a taxable REIT subsidiary, as permitted under the Code. The taxable REIT subsidiary is subject to federal, state and local income taxes on its taxable income. We record provisions for income taxes based on its income recognized for financial statement purposes, including the effects of temporary differences between such income and the amount recognized for tax purposes.
 
Concentration of Credit Risk
 
At December 31, 2016, properties that we wholly own were leased to 1,741 customers. The geographic locations that comprise greater than 10.0% of our rental and other revenues are Raleigh, Atlanta, Tampa and Nashville. Our customers engage in a wide variety of businesses. No single customer generated more than 6% of our consolidated revenues during 2016.
 
We maintain our cash and cash equivalents and our restricted cash at financial or other intermediary institutions. The combined account balances at each institution may exceed FDIC insurance coverage and, as a result, there is a concentration of credit risk related to amounts on deposit in excess of FDIC insurance coverage. Additionally, from time to time in connection with tax-deferred 1031 transactions, our restricted cash balances may be commingled with other funds being held by any such intermediary institution, which would subject our balance to the credit risk of the institution.

Derivative Financial Instruments
 
We borrow funds at a combination of fixed and variable rates. Borrowings under our revolving credit facility and bank term loans bear interest at variable rates. Our long-term debt typically bears interest at fixed rates. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit generally the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and lower our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, from time to time, we enter into interest rate hedge contracts such as collars, swaps, caps and treasury lock agreements in order to mitigate our interest rate risk with respect to various debt instruments. We generally do not hold or issue these derivative contracts for trading or speculative purposes. The interest rate on all of our variable rate debt is generally adjusted at one or three month intervals, subject to settlements under these interest rate hedge contracts.

Interest rate swaps involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and is subsequently reclassified into interest expense in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
 
We account for terminated derivative instruments by recognizing the related accumulated comprehensive income/(loss) balance in current earnings, unless the hedged forecasted transaction continues as originally planned, in which case we continue to amortize the accumulated comprehensive income/(loss) into earnings over the originally designated hedge period.

Earnings Per Share and Per Unit
 
Basic earnings per share of the Company is computed by dividing net income available for common stockholders by the weighted Common Shares outstanding - basic. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders plus noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership by the weighted Common Shares outstanding - basic plus the dilutive effect of options, warrants and convertible securities outstanding, including Common Units, using the treasury stock method. Weighted Common Shares outstanding - basic includes all unvested restricted stock where dividends received on such restricted stock are non-forfeitable.

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1.    Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies – Continued

Basic earnings per unit of the Operating Partnership is computed by dividing net income available for common unitholders by the weighted Common Units outstanding - basic. Diluted earnings per unit is computed by dividing net income available to common unitholders by the weighted Common Units outstanding - basic plus the dilutive effect of options and warrants, using the treasury stock method. Weighted Common Units outstanding - basic includes all of the Company's unvested restricted stock where distributions received on such restricted stock are non-forfeitable.
 
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
 
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) recently issued an accounting standards update (“ASU”) that amended consolidation requirements. The amendments significantly change the consolidation analysis required under GAAP and require companies to reevaluate all previous consolidation conclusions. We adopted the ASU as of January 1, 2016 and there was no impact to consolidated entities included in our Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
The FASB recently issued an ASU that requires debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability to which they relate, consistent with debt discounts, as opposed to being presented as assets. For debt issuance costs related to revolving credit facilities, the FASB allows the presentation of debt issuance costs as an asset. We adopted the ASU as of January 1, 2016 with retrospective application to our December 31, 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheets. The effect of the adoption was to reclassify debt issuance costs from deferred financing and leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization, as follows: $7.8 million to a contra account as a deduction from the related mortgages and notes payable; and $2.1 million to prepaid expenses and other assets. There was no effect on our Consolidated Statements of Income or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The FASB recently issued an ASU that requires the use of a new five-step model to recognize revenue from customer contracts. The five-step model requires that we identify the contract with the customer, identify the performance obligations in the contract, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and recognize revenue when we satisfy the performance obligations. We will also be required to disclose information regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The ASU is required to be adopted in 2018. Retrospective application is required either to all periods presented or with the cumulative effect of initial adoption recognized in the period of adoption. Our initial analysis of our non-lease related revenue contracts indicates that the adoption of this ASU will not have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements; however, we are still in the process of evaluating this ASU.

The FASB recently issued an ASU that adds to and clarifies guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. The ASU is required to be adopted in 2018 with retrospective application required. We do not expect such adoption to have a material effect on our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
 
The FASB recently issued an ASU which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. The ASU requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to the existing guidance and is effective for reporting periods beginning in 2019 with early adoption permitted. We are in the process of evaluating this ASU.

The FASB recently issued an ASU that requires, among other things, the use of a new current expected credit loss ("CECL") model in determining our allowances for doubtful accounts with respect to accounts receivable, accrued straight-line rents receivable and mortgages and notes receivable. The CECL model requires that we estimate our lifetime expected credit loss with respect to these receivables and record allowances that, when deducted from the balance of the receivables, represent the net amounts expected to be collected. We will also be required to disclose information about how we developed the allowances, including changes in the factors (e.g., portfolio mix, credit trends, unemployment, gross domestic product, etc.) that influenced our estimate of expected credit losses and the reasons for those changes. We will apply the ASU’s provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings upon adoption in 2020. We are in the process of evaluating this ASU.

The FASB recently issued an ASU that requires management of all entities to evaluate whether there are conditions and events that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the financial statements are issued. We adopted the ASU as of December 31, 2016. We added additional disclosures in Note 6 as a result of the adoption of this ASU.

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2.    Real Estate Assets
 
Acquisitions

During 2016, we acquired a building in Raleigh, which encompasses 243,000 rentable square feet, for a net purchase price of $76.9 million. We expensed $0.3 million of acquisition costs (included in general and administrative expenses) related to this acquisition. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at fair value as determined by management, with the assistance of third party specialists, based on information available at the acquisition date and on current assumptions as to future operations.

During 2016, we also acquired:

•
fee simple title to the land underneath one of our buildings in Pittsburgh that was previously subject to a ground lease for a purchase price of $18.5 million. We expensed $0.5 million of acquisition costs (included in general and administrative expenses) related to this acquisition;

•
an acre of development land in Raleigh for a purchase price, including capitalized acquisition costs, of $5.8 million; and

•
14 acres of development land in Nashville for a purchase price, including capitalized acquisition costs, of $9.1 million.

During 2015, we acquired:

•
a building in Tampa encompassing 528,000 rentable square feet for a net purchase price of $113.5 million and an adjacent land parcel for a purchase price of $2.2 million;

•
two buildings in Atlanta encompassing 896,000 rentable square feet for a net purchase price of $290.3 million;

•
land in Atlanta for a purchase price and related transaction costs of $5.2 million (including contingent consideration of $0.9 million); and

•
our Highwoods DLF 98/29, LLC joint venture partner’s 77.2% interest in a building in Orlando encompassing 168,000 rentable square feet in exchange for the assumption of secured debt recorded at fair value of $19.3 million (see Note 6).

We expensed $1.0 million of acquisition costs (included in general and administrative expenses) in 2015 related to these acquisitions. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at fair value as determined by management, with the assistance of third party specialists, based on information available at the acquisition date and on current assumptions as to future operations.

The following table sets forth a summary of the fair value of the major assets acquired and liabilities assumed relating to the above-referenced acquisition of two buildings in Atlanta during 2015:

 
Total
Purchase Price Allocation
Real estate assets
$
275,639

Acquisition-related intangible assets (in deferred leasing costs)
23,722

Acquisition-related below market lease liabilities (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)
(9,076
)
Total allocation
$
290,285

 

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2.     Real Estate Assets - Continued

The following table sets forth the Company's revenues and net income, adjusted for interest expense, straight-line rental income, depreciation and amortization related to purchase price allocations and acquisition costs, assuming the above-referenced acquisition of two buildings in Atlanta during 2015 had been completed as of January 1, 2014:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
(unaudited)
Pro forma revenues
$
626,067

Pro forma net income
$
103,485

Pro forma net income available for common stockholders
$
96,797

Pro forma earnings per share - basic
$
1.03

Pro forma earnings per share - diluted
$
1.02


The above-referenced acquisition of two buildings in Atlanta during 2015 resulted in revenues of $7.3 million and net loss of $1.2 million recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the year ended December 31, 2015.

During 2014, we acquired:

•
a building in Orlando encompassing 246,000 rentable square feet for a purchase price of $67.4 million;

•
our partner's 50.0% interest in a building owned by our consolidated Highwoods-Markel Associates, LLC joint venture in Richmond encompassing 66,000 rentable square feet for a purchase price of $4.2 million, which is recorded as acquisition of noncontrolling interest in consolidated affiliate;

•
land in Nashville for a purchase price and related transaction costs of $15.8 million (including contingent consideration of $3.3 million); and

•
a building in Raleigh encompassing 374,000 rentable square feet for a purchase price of $83.8 million.

We expensed $0.5 million of acquisition costs (included in general and administrative expenses) in 2014 related to these acquisitions. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at fair value as determined by management, with the assistance of third party specialists, based on information available at the acquisition date and on current assumptions as to future operations.

Dispositions

During 2016, we sold:

•
substantially all of our wholly-owned Country Club Plaza assets in Kansas City (which we refer to as the “Plaza assets”) for a sale price of $660.0 million (before closing credits to buyer of $4.8 million). We recorded gains on disposition of discontinued operations of $414.5 million and a gain on disposition of property of $1.3 million related to the land; and
 
•
a 32,000 square foot building for a sale price of $4.7 million (before closing credits to buyer of $0.1 million) and recorded a gain on disposition of property of $1.1 million. The buyer, which leased 79% of the building, is a family business controlled by a director of the Company. The sale price exceeded the value set forth in an appraisal performed by a reputable independent commercial real estate services firm that has no relationship with the director or any of his affiliates.

During 2016, we also sold two buildings and various land parcels for an aggregate sale price of $31.1 million (before closing credits to buyer of $0.5 million) and recorded aggregate gains on disposition of property of $12.4 million. We deferred $0.4 million of gain related to a land sale for a portion of the sale price that was escrowed for contingent future infrastructure work.


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2.     Real Estate Assets - Continued

During 2015, we sold a total of three buildings and various land parcels for an aggregate sale price of $27.8 million and recorded aggregate gains on disposition of property of $9.2 million, net of $0.5 million in taxes payable by our taxable REIT subsidiary.

During 2014, we sold a total of 33 buildings and various land parcels for an aggregate sale price of $187.3 million (before closing credits to buyer of $8.6 million for unfunded building and tenant improvements and $2.9 million for free rent) and recorded aggregate gains on disposition of property of $44.4 million.

Impairments

During 2014, we recorded an impairment of real estate assets of $0.6 million on a building in Greensboro. This impairment was due to a change in the assumed timing of future disposition and leasing assumptions, which reduced the future expected cash flows from the impaired property.

3.    Mortgages and Notes Receivable

Mortgages and notes receivable were $8.8 million and $2.1 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

During 2010, we provided seller financing in conjunction with two disposition transactions. We accounted for these dispositions using the installment method, whereby a gain on disposition of property was deferred until the seller financing was repaid. During 2014, the $16.5 million of seller financing was fully repaid and the resultant $0.4 million gain on disposition of property was recorded.

During 2012, we provided $8.6 million of secured acquisition financing to a third party. We also agreed to loan such third party $8.4 million on a secured basis to fund future infrastructure development. During 2015, $9.9 million of the secured acquisition financing was repaid, including accrued interest. Previously, we concluded this arrangement to be an interest in a variable interest entity. However, since we did not have the power to direct matters that most significantly impact the activities of the entity, we did not qualify as the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the entity was not consolidated. Our risk of loss with respect to this arrangement was limited to the carrying value of the mortgage receivable.

We evaluate the ability to collect our mortgages and notes receivable by monitoring the leasing statistics and/or market fundamentals of these assets. As of December 31, 2016, our mortgages and notes receivable were not in default and there were no other indicators of impairment.

4.    Investments in and Advances to Affiliates

Unconsolidated Affiliates

We have equity interests of up to 50.0% in various joint ventures with unrelated third parties that are accounted for using the equity method of accounting because we have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the joint venture investment.

The following table sets forth our ownership in unconsolidated affiliates at December 31, 2016:

Joint Venture
 
Location
 
Ownership
Interest
Plaza Colonnade, Tenant-in-Common
 
Kansas City
 
50.0%
Highwoods DLF 97/26 DLF 99/32, LP
 
Orlando
 
42.9%
Kessinger/Hunter & Company, LC
 
Kansas City
 
26.5%
Highwoods DLF Forum, LLC
 
Raleigh
 
25.0%
Highwoods DLF 98/29, LLC
 
Orlando
 
22.8%

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4.    Investments in and Advances to Affiliates – Continued

The following table sets forth the summarized balance sheets of our unconsolidated affiliates:

 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Balance Sheets:
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
Real estate assets, net
$
141,105

 
$
163,852

All other assets, net
58,467

 
53,511

Total Assets
$
199,572

 
$
217,363

Liabilities and Partners’ or Stockholders’ Equity:
 
 
 
Mortgages and notes payable, net
$
122,560

 
$
141,580

All other liabilities
9,512

 
6,547

Partners’ or stockholders’ equity
67,500

 
69,236

Total Liabilities and Partners’ or Stockholders’ Equity
$
199,572

 
$
217,363

Our share of historical partners’ or stockholders’ equity
$
20,032

 
$
21,022

Advances to unconsolidated affiliates
—

 
448

Difference between cost of investments and the net book value of underlying net assets
(1,186
)
 
(794
)
Carrying value of investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
$
18,846

 
$
20,676


The following table sets forth the summarized income statements of our unconsolidated affiliates:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Income Statements:
 
 
 
 
 
Rental and other revenues
$
42,344

 
$
48,118

 
$
50,514

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Rental property and other expenses
17,808

 
22,721

 
25,159

Depreciation and amortization
10,348

 
12,257

 
13,310

Interest expense
5,191

 
7,196

 
8,847

Total expenses
33,347

 
42,174

 
47,316

Income before disposition of property
8,997

 
5,944

 
3,198

Gains on disposition of property
22,247

 
18,181

 
2,998

Net income
$
31,244

 
$
24,125

 
$
6,196


The following summarizes additional information related to certain of our unconsolidated affiliates:

- Concourse Center Associates, LLC ("Concourse")

During 2016, Concourse (a joint venture in which we owned a 50.0% interest) sold two buildings and land to an unrelated third party for an aggregate sale price of $11.0 million and recorded losses on disposition of property of $0.1 million. As our cost basis was different from the basis reflected at the joint venture level, we recorded $0.4 million of gains through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates. Simultaneously with the sale, the joint venture repaid all $6.6 million of its debt.

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4.    Investments in and Advances to Affiliates – Continued

- Highwoods DLF 97/26 DLF 99/32, LP (“DLF II”)
 
During 2015, DLF II sold a building to an unrelated third party for a sale price of $7.0 million and recorded a gain on disposition of property of $2.1 million. We recorded $1.1 million as our share of this gain through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.

- Kessinger/Hunter & Company, LC ("Kessinger/Hunter")
 
Kessinger/Hunter, which is managed by our joint venture partner, provides leasing services, among other things, to certain buildings that we currently own and/or previously owned in Kansas City in exchange for customary fees from us. Kessinger/Hunter received $0.4 million, $0.3 million and $0.6 million from us for these services in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
 
- Highwoods DLF 98/29, LLC (“DLF I”)

See Note 2 for a description of our acquisition of a building in Orlando from DLF I during 2015. The joint venture recorded a gain on disposition of property of $13.7 million. Our share of $3.1 million was recorded as a reduction to real estate assets.

During 2014, DLF I sold a building to an unrelated third party for a sale price of $13.7 million (before $0.4 million in closing credits to buyer for free rent) and recorded a gain on disposition of property of $1.0 million. We recorded $0.2 million as our share of this gain through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.

- 4600 Madison Associates, LP ("4600 Madison")

During 2016, 4600 Madison (a joint venture in which we owned a 12.5% interest) sold a building and land in separate transactions to unrelated third parties for an aggregate sale price of $36.1 million and recorded gains on disposition of property of $22.3 million. As our cost basis was different from the basis reflected at the joint venture level, we recorded $1.9 million of gains through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates. Simultaneously with the sales, the joint venture repaid all $9.7 million of its debt.

- Board of Trade Investment Company ("Board of Trade")

During 2014, Board of Trade (a joint venture in which we owned a 49.0% interest) sold a building to an unrelated third party for gross proceeds of $8.3 million and recorded a gain of $1.9 million. As our cost basis was different from the basis reflected at the entity level, we recorded a net impairment charge on our investment of $0.4 million. This charge represented the other-than-temporary decline in the fair value below the carrying value of our investment. Our interest in Board of Trade was redeemed in exchange for $4.7 million in cash.

- Highwoods KC Glenridge Office, LLC ("KC Glenridge Office") and Highwoods KC Glenridge Land, LLC ("KC Glenridge Land")

During 2015, KC Glenridge Office (a joint venture in which we owned a 40.0% interest) and KC Glenridge Land (a joint venture in which we owned a 39.9% interest) collectively sold two buildings and land to an unrelated third party for an aggregate sale price of $24.5 million (before closing credits to buyer of $0.3 million for unfunded tenant improvements) and recorded gains on disposition of property of $2.4 million. We recorded $0.9 million as our share of these gains through equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.

During 2014, KC Glenridge Office paid at maturity the remaining $14.9 million balance on a secured mortgage loan with an effective interest rate of 4.84%.

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4.    Investments in and Advances to Affiliates – Continued

- Other Activities
 
We receive development, management and leasing fees for services provided to certain of our joint ventures. These fees are recognized in income to the extent of our respective joint venture partner's interest. During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we recognized $0.8 million, $1.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively, of development/construction, management and leasing fees from our unconsolidated joint ventures. At both December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had receivables of $0.1 million related to these fees in accounts receivable.
 
Consolidated Affiliates
 
The following summarizes our consolidated affiliates:

- Highwoods-Markel Associates, LLC (“Markel”)

We have a 50.0% ownership interest in Markel. We are the manager and leasing agent for Markel's properties, which are located in Richmond in exchange for customary management and leasing fees. We consolidate Markel since we are the managing member and control the major operating and financial policies of the entity. As controlling member, we have an obligation to cause this property-owning entity to distribute proceeds of liquidation to the noncontrolling interest member in these partially owned properties only if the net proceeds received by the entity from the sale of any of Markel's assets warrant a distribution as determined by the agreement governing the joint venture. We estimate the value of such noncontrolling interest distributions would have been $24.8 million had the entity been liquidated at December 31, 2016. This estimated settlement value is based on the fair value of the underlying properties which is based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for customers, changes in market rental rates and costs to operate each property. If the entity's underlying assets are worth less than the underlying liabilities on the date of such liquidation, we would have no obligation to remit any consideration to the noncontrolling interest holder.

See Note 2 for a description of our acquisition of the noncontrolling member's 50.0% interest in a building owned by Markel during 2014.

- Harborview
 
We had a 20.0% interest in Harborview, which had been accounted for as a financing obligation since our partner had the right to put its 80.0% equity interest back to us any time prior to September 11, 2015. During 2012, we also provided a three-year $20.8 million interest-only secured loan to Harborview that was scheduled to mature in September 2015.

During the second quarter of 2015, as a result of our partner’s irrevocable exercise of a buy-sell provision in our Harborview joint venture agreement, our partner’s right to put its 80.0% equity interest back to us became no longer exercisable, which resulted in recording the original contribution transaction as a partial sale. As a result, we were required to begin accounting for Harborview using the equity method of accounting. See Note 1.

During the third quarter of 2015, we sold our 20.0% interest in Harborview to our partner for net proceeds of $6.9 million and recorded a $4.2 million gain on disposition of investment in unconsolidated affiliate. The $20.8 million interest-only secured loan previously provided by us to Harborview was paid in full upon consummation of the sale.

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5.    Intangible Assets and Below Market Lease Liabilities

The following table sets forth total intangible assets and acquisition-related below market lease liabilities, net of accumulated amortization:

 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Assets:
 
 
 
Deferred leasing costs (including lease incentives and above market lease and in-place lease acquisition-related intangible assets)
$
353,581

 
$
346,937

Less accumulated amortization
(140,081
)
 
(115,172
)
 
$
213,500

 
$
231,765

 
 
 
 
Liabilities (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities):
 
 
 
Acquisition-related below market lease liabilities
$
61,221

 
$
63,830

Less accumulated amortization
(23,074
)
 
(17,927
)
 
$
38,147

 
$
45,903


The following table sets forth amortization of intangible assets and below market lease liabilities:

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Amortization of deferred leasing costs and acquisition-related intangible assets (in depreciation and amortization)
$
44,968

 
$
43,332

 
$
38,144

Amortization of lease incentives (in rental and other revenues)
$
1,779

 
$
1,493

 
$
1,419

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (in rental and other revenues)
$
3,851

 
$
5,062

 
$
4,549

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (in rental property and other expenses)
$
557

 
$
557

 
$
557

Amortization of acquisition-related below market lease liabilities (in rental and other revenues)
$
(8,183
)
 
$
(7,065
)
 
$
(6,129
)

The following table sets forth scheduled future amortization of intangible assets and below market lease liabilities:

Years Ending December 31,
 
Amortization
of Deferred Leasing Costs and Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Depreciation and Amortization)
 
Amortization
of Lease Incentives (in Rental and Other Revenues)
 
Amortization
of Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Rental and Other Revenues)
 
Amortization of Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (in Rental Property and Other Expenses)
 
Amortization
of Acquisition-Related Below Market Lease Liabilities (in Rental and Other Revenues)
2017
 
$
42,508

 
$
1,478

 
$
2,626

 
$
553

 
$
(6,231
)
2018
 
34,925

 
1,374

 
1,713

 
553

 
(5,966
)
2019
 
29,332

 
1,160

 
1,322

 
553

 
(5,495
)
2020
 
24,727

 
882

 
1,002

 
525

 
(5,183
)
2021
 
20,510

 
678

 
681

 
—

 
(4,411
)
Thereafter
 
42,030

 
2,396

 
1,972

 
—

 
(10,861
)
 
 
$
194,032

 
$
7,968

 
$
9,316

 
$
2,184

 
$
(38,147
)
Weighted average remaining amortization periods as of December 31, 2016 (in years)
 
6.6

 
7.8

 
6.4

 
4.0

 
7.3


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5.    Intangible Assets and Below Market Lease Liabilities - Continued

The following table sets forth the intangible assets acquired and below market lease liabilities assumed as a result of 2016 acquisition activity:

 
 
Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (amortized in Rental and Other Revenues)
 
Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (amortized in Depreciation and Amortization)
 
Acquisition-Related Below Market Lease Liabilities (amortized in Rental and Other Revenues)
Amount recorded at acquisition
 
$
122

 
$
5,008

 
$
(428
)
Weighted average remaining amortization periods as of December 31, 2016 (in years)
 
9.5

 
9.9

 
10.9


6.    Mortgages and Notes Payable
 
Our mortgages and notes payable consist of the following:
 
 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Secured indebtedness: (1)
 
 
 
7.50% mortgage loan due 2016 (2)
$
—

 
$
43,852

5.10% (4.22% effective rate) mortgage loan due 2017 (3)
109,138

 
112,230

6.11% (5.36% effective rate) mortgage loan due 2017 (4)
19,066

 
19,199

 
128,204

 
175,281

Unsecured indebtedness:
 
 
 
5.85% (5.88% effective rate) notes due 2017 (5)
379,661

 
379,544

7.50% notes due 2018
200,000

 
200,000

3.20% (3.363% effective rate) notes due 2021 (6)
298,072

 
297,639

3.625% (3.752% effective rate) notes due 2023 (7)
248,412

 
248,150

Variable rate term loan due 2019 (8)
200,000

 
200,000

Variable rate term loan due 2020 (9)
350,000

 
350,000

Variable rate term loan due 2022 (10)
150,000

 
—

Bridge credit facility due 2016 (2)
—

 
350,000

Revolving credit facility due 2018 (11)
—

 
299,000

 
1,826,145

 
2,324,333

Less-unamortized debt issuance costs
(6,302
)
 
(7,801
)
Total mortgages and notes payable, net
$
1,948,047

 
$
2,491,813

__________
(1)
Our secured mortgage loans were collateralized by real estate assets with an aggregate undepreciated book value of $251.9 million at December 31, 2016. Our fixed rate mortgage loans generally are either locked out to prepayment for all or a portion of their term or are prepayable subject to certain conditions including prepayment penalties.
(2)
This debt was repaid in 2016.
(3)
Net of unamortized fair market value premium of $0.8 million and $1.7 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(4)
Net of unamortized fair market value premium of $0.1 million and $0.2 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(5)
Net of unamortized original issuance discount of less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(6)
Net of unamortized original issuance discount of $1.9 million and $2.4 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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6.    Mortgages and Notes Payable - Continued
 
(7)
Net of unamortized original issuance discount of $1.6 million and $1.9 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(8)
The interest rate was 1.82% at December 31, 2016.
(9)
As more fully described in Note 7, we entered into floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps that effectively fix LIBOR for the original $225.0 million portion of this loan. Accordingly, the equivalent fixed rate of this amount is 2.78%. The interest rate on the remaining $125.0 million was 1.77% at December 31, 2016.
(10)
The interest rate was 1.72% at December 31, 2016.
(11)
There were no amounts outstanding on the revolving credit facility at December 31, 2016.

The following table sets forth scheduled future principal payments, including amortization, due on our mortgages and notes payable at December 31, 2016:

Years Ending December 31,
 
Principal Amount
2017
 
$
507,170

2018
 
199,305

2019
 
199,305

2020
 
349,305

2021
 
299,538

Thereafter
 
399,726

Less-unamortized debt issuance costs
 
(6,302
)
 
 
$
1,948,047


Our $475.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility is scheduled to mature in January 2018 and includes an accordion feature that allows for an additional $75.0 million of borrowing capacity subject to additional lender commitments. Assuming no defaults have occurred, we have an option to extend the maturity for two additional six-month periods. The interest rate at our current credit ratings is LIBOR plus 110 basis points and the annual facility fee is 20 basis points. There were no amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility at December 31, 2016 and $48.8 million outstanding at January 27, 2017. At both December 31, 2016 and January 27, 2017, we had $0.2 million of outstanding letters of credit, which reduces the availability on our revolving credit facility. As a result, the unused capacity of our revolving credit facility at December 31, 2016 and January 27, 2017 was $474.8 million and $426.0 million, respectively.

During 2016, we prepaid without penalty the remaining $43.6 million balance on a secured mortgage loan with an effective interest rate of 7.5% that was originally scheduled to mature in August 2016. Real estate assets having a gross book value of approximately $73 million became unencumbered in connection with the payoff of this secured loan. We also paid down $2.4 million of secured loan balances through principal amortization during 2016.

During 2016, we borrowed an aggregate of $150.0 million under an unsecured bank term loan that is originally scheduled to mature in January 2022. The interest rate on the term loan at our current credit ratings is LIBOR plus 110 basis points.

During 2015, we prepaid without penalty a secured mortgage loan with a fair market value of $5.9 million with an effective interest rate of 7.65% that was originally scheduled to mature in February 2016, the remaining $106.0 million balance on a secured mortgage loan with an effective interest rate of 6.88% that was originally scheduled to mature in January 2016 and the remaining $39.4 million balance on a secured mortgage loan with an effective interest rate of 6.43% that was originally scheduled to mature in November 2015. We recorded aggregate losses on debt extinguishment of $0.2 million related to these prepayments.

During 2015, we obtained a $350.0 million, six-month unsecured bridge facility. The interest rate on the bridge facility at our current credit ratings was LIBOR plus 110 basis points. There was $350.0 million outstanding under our bridge facility at December 31, 2015. During 2016, we prepaid without penalty the full balance on this unsecured bridge facility.

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
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6.    Mortgages and Notes Payable - Continued
 
During 2015, we amended our $225.0 million, seven-year unsecured bank term loan, which was scheduled to mature in January 2019. We increased the borrowed amount to $350.0 million. The amended term loan is now scheduled to mature in June 2020 and the interest rate, based on our current credit ratings, was reduced from LIBOR plus 175 basis points to LIBOR plus 110 basis points. We incurred $1.3 million of debt issuance costs in connection with this amendment, which will be amortized along with existing unamortized debt issuance costs over the remaining term of the new loan.
 
During 2015, we acquired our joint venture partner’s 77.2% interest in a building in Orlando. Simultaneously with this acquisition, the joint venture's previously existing mortgage note was restructured into a new $18.0 million first mortgage note and a $10.2 million subordinated note, both of which are scheduled to mature in July 2017. Assuming no defaults have occurred, we have an option to extend the maturity for an additional year. The first mortgage note is interest only with an effective interest rate of 5.36%, payable monthly. The subordinated note has an effective interest rate of 8.6%. Additionally, we deposited $3.0 million into escrow to fund tenant improvements, leasing commissions and building improvements. The first mortgage note and subordinated note can now be prepaid at any time upon a sale or refinancing of the property. In such event, the subordinated note and any and all accrued interest thereon would be deemed fully satisfied upon payment of a "waterfall payment," if any. Such "waterfall payment" would be a cash payment equal to 50.0% of the amount, if any, by which the net sale proceeds or appraised value in the event of a refinancing exceeds (1) the outstanding principal of the first mortgage note, (2) the funds deposited by us into escrow to fund tenant improvements, leasing commissions and building improvements and (3) a 10.0% return on such funds deposited by us into escrow. As of the date of such restructuring, the fair value of the first mortgage note was $18.3 million and the fair value of the subordinated note equaled the projected waterfall payment of $1.0 million.
 
During 2014, the Operating Partnership issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of 3.20% Notes due June 15, 2021, less original issue discount of $3.1 million. These notes were priced at 98.983% for an effective yield of 3.363%. Underwriting fees and other expenses were incurred that aggregated $2.4 million; these costs were deferred and will be amortized over the term of the notes.
 
During 2014, we prepaid the remaining $36.9 million balance on a secured mortgage loan with an effective interest rate of 3.34% that was originally scheduled to mature in April 2015. We recorded $0.3 million of loss on debt extinguishment related to this prepayment. We also prepaid without penalty the remaining $123.7 million balance on a secured mortgage loan with an effective interest rate of 3.11% that was originally scheduled to mature in July 2014 and the remaining $7.2 million balance on a secured mortgage loan with an effective interest rate of 3.32% that was originally scheduled to mature in August 2014. We recorded less than $0.1 million of gain on debt extinguishment related to this last prepayment.
 
We are currently in compliance with financial covenants and other requirements with respect to our consolidated debt.
 
Our revolving credit facility and bank term loans require us to comply with customary operating covenants and various financial requirements. Upon an event of default on the revolving credit facility, the lenders having at least 51.0% of the total commitments under the revolving credit facility can accelerate all borrowings then outstanding, and we could be prohibited from borrowing any further amounts under our revolving credit facility, which would adversely affect our ability to fund our operations. In addition, certain of our unsecured debt agreements contain cross-default provisions giving the unsecured lenders the right to declare a default if we are in default under more than $25.0 million with respect to other loans in some circumstances.
 
The Operating Partnership has $379.7 million carrying amount of 2017 notes outstanding, $200.0 million carrying amount of 2018 notes outstanding, $298.1 million carrying amount of 2021 notes outstanding and $248.4 million carrying amount of 2023 notes outstanding. The indenture that governs these outstanding notes requires us to comply with customary operating covenants and various financial ratios. The trustee or the holders of at least 25.0% in principal amount of any series of notes can accelerate the principal amount of such series upon written notice of a default that remains uncured after 60 days.
 

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)



6.    Mortgages and Notes Payable - Continued
 
We have considered our short-term (one year or less) liquidity needs and the adequacy of our estimated cash flows from operating activities and other expected financing sources to meet these needs. In particular, we have considered our scheduled debt maturities in 2017, including $379.7 million principal amount of unsecured notes due March 15, 2017 and the $109.1 million secured loan due November 1, 2017. We expect to meet these short-term liquidity requirements, including the repayment of such unsecured notes and secured loan, through a combination of the following:
 
•
available cash and cash equivalents;
 
•
cash flows from operating activities;
 
•
issuance of debt securities by the Operating Partnership (some of which debt securities may be hedged to a fixed interest rate pursuant to the forward-starting swaps discussed below);
 
•
issuance of secured debt (including the anticipated $100.0 million fixed-rate loan discussed below);
 
•
bank term loans (including the anticipated $50.0 million expansion of an existing term loan);
 
•
borrowings under our revolving credit facility;
 
•
issuance of other secured debt;
 
•
issuance of equity securities by the Company or the Operating Partnership; and
 
•
the disposition of non-core assets.
 
To limit the risks associated with interest rate changes, during 2016, we obtained $150.0 million notional amount of forward-starting swaps that expire on March 15, 2017 and effectively lock the underlying 10-year treasury rate at 1.90% with respect to a planned issuance of debt securities by the Operating Partnership.
 
We expect to obtain an approximate $100.0 million fixed-rate secured loan with a term of at least 10 years. This planned secured loan is expected to close no later than May 1, 2017, which is the date on which we can prepay without penalty the $109.1 million secured loan that is scheduled to mature on November 1, 2017. The new secured loan is subject to formal lender commitment, definitive documentation and customary conditions.
 
We expect to borrow an additional $50.0 million under the unsecured bank term loan we obtained in 2016 that is scheduled to mature in January 2022. This planned expansion of the term loan, which will bear interest at LIBOR plus 110 basis points based on our current credit ratings, is expected to close no later than March 31, 2017. The term loan expansion is subject to definitive documentation and customary conditions.
 
Capitalized Interest
 
Total interest capitalized to development and significant building and tenant improvement projects was $8.2 million, $6.9 million and $5.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

7.
Derivative Financial Instruments

During 2016, we obtained $150.0 million notional amount of forward-starting swaps that effectively lock the underlying 10-year treasury rate at 1.90% with respect to a forecasted debt issuance expected to occur prior to March 15, 2017.

We also have six floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps through January 2019 each with respect to an aggregate of $225.0 million LIBOR-based borrowings. These swaps effectively fix the underlying LIBOR rate at a weighted average of 1.678%. The swap agreements contain a provision whereby if we default on more than $25.0 million of indebtedness and which default results in repayment of such indebtedness being, or becoming capable of being, accelerated by the lender, then we could also be declared in default on our swaps.

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)



7.
Derivative Financial Instruments - Continued

The counterparties under these swaps are major financial institutions. Our interest rate swaps have been designated as and are being accounted for as cash flow hedges with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income/(loss) each reporting period. No gain or loss was recognized related to hedge ineffectiveness or to amounts excluded from effectiveness testing on our cash flow hedges during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. We have no collateral requirements related to our interest rate swaps.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on our variable rate debt. During 2017, we estimate that $2.3 million will be reclassified to interest expense.

The following table sets forth the gross fair value of our derivatives:

 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Derivatives:
 
 
 
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges in prepaid expenses and other assets:
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$
7,619

 
$
—

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities:
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$
1,870

 
$
3,073


The following table sets forth the effect of our cash flow hedges on accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and interest expense:

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
Amount of unrealized gains/(losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) on derivatives (effective portion):
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$
5,703

 
$
(4,040
)
 
$
(5,662
)
Amount of losses reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) into contractual interest expense (effective portion):
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$
3,057

 
$
3,696

 
$
3,777


8.
Financing Arrangement

In connection with tax increment financing for a parking garage we constructed in 1999, we were obligated to pay fixed special assessments over a 20-year period ending in 2019. The net present value of these assessments, discounted at the 6.93% interest rate on the underlying tax increment financing, was recorded as a financing obligation and $7.4 million was classified in liabilities held for sale on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2015. For additional information about this tax increment financing bond, see Notes 11 and 16.

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)


 
9.
Commitments and Contingencies
 
Operating Ground Leases
 
Certain of our properties are subject to operating ground leases. Rental payments on these leases are adjusted periodically based on either the consumer price index or on a pre-determined schedule. Total rental property expense recorded for operating ground leases was $2.9 million, $3.4 million and $3.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
 
The following table sets forth our scheduled obligations for future minimum payments on operating ground leases at December 31, 2016:
 
Years Ending December 31,
 
Minimum Payments
2017
 
$
2,027

2018
 
2,063

2019
 
2,100

2020
 
2,139

2021
 
2,162

Thereafter
 
90,447

 
 
$
100,938

 
Lease and Contractual Commitments
 
We have $263.0 million of lease and contractual commitments at December 31, 2016. Lease and contractual commitments represent commitments under signed leases and contracts for operating properties (excluding tenant-funded tenant improvements) and contracts for development/redevelopment projects, of which $73.6 million was recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016.
 
Contingent Consideration
 
In 2015, we acquired development land in Atlanta for a purchase price and related transaction costs of $5.2 million, which includes contingent consideration estimated to be $0.9 million. The contingent consideration is payable in cash to a third party 30 days subsequent to stabilization, which is projected to be in the second quarter of 2019, if and to the extent the stabilized value of the building constructed on the development site exceeds the total development cost.
 
In 2014, we acquired development land in Nashville for a purchase price and related transaction costs of $15.8 million, which includes contingent consideration estimated to be $3.3 million. The contingent consideration is payable in cash to a third party no later than the first quarter of 2020 if and to the extent the stabilized value of the building constructed on the development site exceeds the total development cost.
 
Environmental Matters
 
Substantially all of our in-service and development properties have been subjected to Phase I environmental assessments and, in certain instances, Phase II environmental assessments. Such assessments and/or updates have not revealed, nor are we aware of, any environmental liability that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Litigation, Claims and Assessments
 
We are from time to time a party to a variety of legal proceedings, claims and assessments arising in the ordinary course of our business. We regularly assess the liabilities and contingencies in connection with these matters based on the latest information available. For those matters where it is probable that we have incurred or will incur a loss and the loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated, the estimated loss is accrued and charged to income in our Consolidated Financial Statements. In other instances, because of the uncertainties related to both the probable outcome and amount or range of loss, a reasonable estimate of liability, if any, cannot be made. Based on the current expected outcome of such matters, none of these proceedings, claims or assessments is expected to have a material effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)


 
10.
Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates

At December 31, 2016, our noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates relate to our joint venture partner's 50.0% interest in office properties in Richmond. Our joint venture partner is an unrelated third party.

Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership

Noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership relate to the ownership of Redeemable Common Units. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership is computed by applying the weighted average percentage of Redeemable Common Units during the period, as a percent of the total number of outstanding Common Units, to the Operating Partnership’s net income for the period after deducting distributions on Preferred Units. When a noncontrolling unitholder redeems a Common Unit for a share of Common Stock or cash, the noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership are reduced and the Company’s share in the Operating Partnership is increased by the fair value of each security at the time of redemption.

The following table sets forth the Company's noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership:

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Beginning noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
$
126,429

 
$
130,048

Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value
12,993

 
67

Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock
(3,057
)
 
(1,645
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
15,596

 
2,918

Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
(7,159
)
 
(4,959
)
Total noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
$
144,802

 
$
126,429


The following table sets forth net income available for common stockholders and transfers from the Company's noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership:

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Net income available for common stockholders
$
521,789

 
$
94,572

 
$
108,457

Increase in additional paid in capital from conversions of Common Units to Common Stock
3,057

 
1,645

 
162

Change from net income available for common stockholders and transfers from noncontrolling interests
$
524,846

 
$
96,217

 
$
108,619


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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)


 
11.
Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following summarizes the three levels of inputs that we use to measure fair value.

Level 1. Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Our Level 1 asset is our investment in marketable securities that we use to pay benefits under our non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Our Level 1 liability is our non-qualified deferred compensation obligation. The Company's Level 1 noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership relate to the ownership of Common Units by various individuals and entities other than the Company.

Level 2. Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the related assets or liabilities.

Our Level 2 assets include the fair value of our mortgages and notes receivable and certain of our interest rate swaps. Our Level 2 liabilities include the fair value of our mortgages and notes payable and the remainder of our interest rate swaps.

The fair value of mortgages and notes receivable and mortgages and notes payable is estimated by the income approach utilizing contractual cash flows and market-based interest rates to approximate the price that would be paid in an orderly transaction between market participants. The fair value of interest rate swaps is determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts and the discounted expected variable cash payments. The variable cash payments of interest rate swaps are based on the expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observed market interest rate curves. In addition, credit valuation adjustments are considered in the fair values to account for potential nonperformance risk, but were concluded to not be significant inputs to the calculation for the periods presented.
 
Level 3. Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
 
Our Level 3 asset consisted of our tax increment financing bond, which was not routinely traded but whose fair value was determined by the income approach utilizing contractual cash flows and market-based interest rates to estimate the projected redemption value based on quoted bid/ask prices for similar unrated municipal bonds.
 
Our Level 3 liability consisted of the fair value of our financing obligation, which was estimated by the income approach to approximate the price that would be paid in an orderly transaction between market participants, utilizing: (1) contractual cash flows; (2) market-based interest rates; and (3) a number of other assumptions including demand for space, competition for customers, changes in market rental rates, costs of operation and expected ownership periods.
 

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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)



11.
Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments – Continued

The following table sets forth our assets and liabilities and the Company's noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership that are measured or disclosed at fair value within the fair value hierarchy.
 
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities
 
Significant Observable Inputs
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
Fair Value at December 31, 2016:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgages and notes receivable, at fair value (1)
$
8,833

 
$
—

 
$
8,833

 
$
—

Interest rate swaps (in prepaid expenses and other assets)
7,619

 
—

 
7,619

 
—

Marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan (in prepaid expenses and other assets)
2,451

 
2,451

 
—

 
—

Total Assets
$
18,903

 
$
2,451

 
$
16,452

 
$
—

Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership
$
144,802

 
$
144,802

 
$
—

 
$
—

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgages and notes payable, net, at fair value (1)
$
1,965,611

 
$
—

 
$
1,965,611

 
$
—

Interest rate swaps (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)
1,870

 
—

 
1,870

 
—

Non-qualified deferred compensation obligation (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)
2,451

 
2,451

 
—

 
—

Total Liabilities
$
1,969,932

 
$
2,451

 
$
1,967,481

 
$
—

 
Fair Value at December 31, 2015:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgages and notes receivable, at fair value (1)
$
2,096

 
$
—

 
$
2,096

 
$
—

Marketable securities of non-qualified deferred compensation plan (in prepaid expenses and other assets)
2,736

 
2,736

 
—

 
—

Tax increment financing bond (in real estate and other assets, net, held for sale) (2)
11,197

 
—

 
—

 
11,197

Total Assets
$
16,029

 
$
2,736

 
$
2,096

 
$
11,197

Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership
$
126,429

 
$
126,429

 
$
—

 
$
—

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgages and notes payable, net, at fair value (1)
$
2,517,589

 
$
—

 
$
2,517,589

 
$
—

Interest rate swaps (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)
3,073

 
—

 
3,073

 
—

Non-qualified deferred compensation obligation (in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities)
2,736

 
2,736

 
—

 
—

Financing obligation, at fair value (in liabilities held for sale) (1) (2)
7,402

 
—

 
—

 
7,402

Total Liabilities
$
2,530,800

 
$
2,736

 
$
2,520,662

 
$
7,402

__________
(1)    Amounts recorded at historical cost on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016 and 2015.
(2)    Sold during 2016 in conjunction with the sales of the Plaza assets.


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11.
Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments – Continued

The following table sets forth the changes in our Level 3 asset, which was recorded at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
 
 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Asset:
 
 
 
Tax Increment Financing Bond:
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
11,197

 
$
12,447

Principal repayment
—

 
(1,695
)
Assigned to the buyer of the Plaza assets
(11,197
)
 
—

Unrealized gains (in accumulated other comprehensive loss)
—

 
445

Ending balance
$
—

 
$
11,197

 
During 2007, we acquired a tax increment financing bond associated with a parking garage developed by us, which was assigned in conjunction with the sales of the Plaza assets in 2016. The estimated fair value at the date of sale was equal to the outstanding principal amount due on the bond. See Note 8.
 
The following table sets forth quantitative information about the unobservable input of our Level 3 asset, which was recorded at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
 
 
Valuation
Technique
 
Unobservable
Input
 
Rate as of
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
Asset:
 
 
 
 
 
Tax increment financing bond
Income approach
 
Discount rate
 
6.93%

12.
Equity
 
Common Stock Issuances
 
During 2016 and 2015, the Company issued 5,078,940 and 2,922,905 shares, respectively, of Common Stock in public offerings and received net proceeds of $246.2 million and $124.9 million, respectively. At December 31, 2016, the Company had 98.3 million remaining shares of Common Stock authorized to be issued under its charter.

Common Stock Dividends
 
Dividends of the Company declared per share of Common Stock aggregated $2.50, $1.70 and $1.70 for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Dividends declared in 2016 included a special cash dividend of $0.80 per share declared in the quarter ended December 31, 2016 and paid January 10, 2017. The principal purpose of the special dividend was to distribute taxable capital gains associated with the sales of the Plaza assets earlier in 2016.

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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12.
Equity - Continued

The following table sets forth the Company's estimated taxability to the common stockholders of dividends per share for federal income tax purposes:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016 (1)
 
2015
 
2014
Ordinary income
$
1.15

 
$
1.50

 
$
1.31

Capital gains
1.29

 
0.13

 
0.29

Return of capital
—

 
0.07

 
0.10

Total
$
2.44

 
$
1.70

 
$
1.70

__________
(1)
During 2016, cash dividends declared on Common Stock totaled $2.50 per share, of which approximately $0.06 will be recognized as a 2017 distribution for federal income tax purposes.

The Company's tax returns have not been examined by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and, therefore, the taxability of dividends is subject to change.
 
Preferred Stock
 
The following table sets forth the Company's Preferred Stock:
 
 
 
Issue Date
 
Number of Shares Outstanding
 
Carrying Value
 
Liquidation Preference Per Share
 
Optional Redemption Date
 
Annual Dividends Payable Per Share
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable
 
2/12/1997
 
29

 
$
28,920

 
$
1,000

 
2/12/2027
 
$
86.25

December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable
 
2/12/1997
 
29

 
$
29,050

 
$
1,000

 
2/12/2027
 
$
86.25


The following table sets forth the Company's estimated taxability to the preferred stockholders of dividends per share for federal income tax purposes:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
8.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable:
 
 
 
 
 
Ordinary income
$
40.65

 
$
79.23

 
$
70.41

Capital gains
45.60

 
7.02

 
15.84

Total
$
86.25

 
$
86.25

 
$
86.25


The Company's tax returns have not been examined by the IRS and, therefore, the taxability of dividends is subject to change.

Warrants
 
At December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had 15,000 warrants outstanding with an exercise price of $32.50 per share. Upon exercise of a warrant, the Company will contribute the exercise price to the Operating Partnership in exchange for Common Units. Therefore, the Operating Partnership accounts for such warrants as if issued by the Operating Partnership. These warrants have no expiration date.

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12.
Equity - Continued

Common Unit Distributions

Distributions of the Operating Partnership declared per Common Unit aggregated $2.50, $1.70 and $1.70 for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Distributions declared in 2016 included a special cash distribution of $0.80 per unit declared in the quarter ended December 31, 2016 and paid January 10, 2017. The principal purpose of the special distribution was to distribute taxable capital gains associated with the sales of the Plaza assets earlier in 2016.

Redeemable Common Units
 
Generally, the Operating Partnership is obligated to redeem each Redeemable Common Unit at the request of the holder thereof for cash equal to the value of one share of Common Stock based on the average of the market price for the 10 trading days immediately preceding the notice date of such redemption, provided that the Company, at its option, may elect to acquire any such Redeemable Common Unit presented for redemption for cash or one share of Common Stock. When a holder redeems a Redeemable Common Unit for a share of Common Stock or cash, the Company’s share in the Operating Partnership will be increased. The Common Units owned by the Company are not redeemable.
 
Preferred Units
 
The following table sets forth the Operating Partnership's Preferred Units:
 
 
 
Issue Date
 
Number of
Units
Outstanding
 
Carrying
Value
 
Liquidation Preference
Per Unit
 
Optional Redemption
Date
 
Annual
Distributions
Payable
Per Unit
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable
 
2/12/1997
 
29

 
$
28,920

 
$
1,000

 
2/12/2027
 
$
86.25

December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable
 
2/12/1997
 
29

 
$
29,050

 
$
1,000

 
2/12/2027
 
$
86.25


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13.
Employee Benefit Plans
 
Officer, Management and Director Compensation Programs
 
The officers of the Company participate in an annual non-equity incentive program pursuant to which they are eligible to earn cash payments based on a percentage of their annual base salary in effect for December of the applicable year. Under this component of our executive compensation program, officers are eligible to earn additional cash compensation to the extent specific performance-based metrics are achieved during the most recently completed year. The position held by each officer has a target annual incentive percentage that ranges from 35% to 130% of base salary. The more senior the position, the greater the portion of compensation that varies with performance.
 
The percentage amount an officer may earn under the annual non-equity incentive plan is the product of the target annual incentive percentage times an “actual performance factor,” which can range from zero to 200%. The actual performance factor depends upon the relationship between actual performance in specific areas at each of our divisions and predetermined goals. For corporate officers, the actual performance factor is based on the goals and criteria applied to the Company’s performance as a whole. For officers who oversee our divisions, the actual performance factor is based on the goals and criteria applied partly to that division’s performance and partly to the Company’s performance overall. Amounts under our annual non-equity incentive plan are accrued and expensed in the year earned, but are typically paid early in the succeeding year.
 
Certain other employees participate in a similar annual non-equity incentive program. Incentive eligibility ranges from 6% to 30% of annual base salary. The actual incentive payment is determined by a mix of the Company's overall performance, the performance of any applicable division and the individual’s performance during each year. These amounts are also accrued and expensed in the year earned, but are typically paid early in the succeeding year.
 
The Company's officers generally receive annual grants of stock options and restricted stock under the Company's long-term equity incentive plan on or about March 1 of each year. Restricted stock grants are also made annually to directors and certain other employees. Dividends received on restricted stock are non-forfeitable and are paid at the same rate and on the same date as on shares of Common Stock, except that, with respect to shares of total return-based restricted stock issued to the Company's chief executive officer, dividends accumulate and are payable only if and to the extent the shares vest. Dividends paid on subsequently forfeited shares are expensed. Additional shares of total return-based restricted stock may be issued at the end of the applicable measurement periods if and to the extent actual performance exceeds certain levels of performance. Such additional shares, if any, would be fully vested when issued. No expense is recorded for additional shares of total return-based restricted stock that may be issued at the end of the applicable measurement period since that possibility is reflected in the grant date fair value. The following table sets forth the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for future issuance under the Company's long-term equity incentive plans:
 
 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Outstanding stock options and warrants
602,115

 
702,228

Possible future issuance under equity incentive plans
2,718,296

 
3,084,158

 
3,320,411

 
3,786,386


Of the possible future issuance under the Company' long-term equity incentive plans at December 31, 2016, no more than an additional 1.0 million shares can be in the form of restricted stock.

During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we recognized $6.3 million, $6.9 million and $6.9 million, respectively, of share-based compensation expense. Because REITs generally do not pay income taxes, we do not realize tax benefits on share-based payments. At December 31, 2016, there was $5.1 million of total unrecognized share-based compensation costs, which will be recognized over a weighted average remaining contractual term of 2.2 years.

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13.
Employee Benefit Plans - Continued

- Stock Options

Stock options issued after 2013 vest ratably on an annual basis over four years and expire after 10 years. Stock options issued from 2010 through 2013 vest ratably on an annual basis over four years and expire after seven years. The value of all options as of the date of grant is calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and is amortized over the respective vesting period or the service period, if shorter, for employees who are or will become eligible under the Company's retirement plan. The weighted average fair values of options granted during 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $4.61, $6.19 and $6.75, respectively, per option. The fair values of the options granted were determined at the grant dates using the following assumptions:

 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Risk free interest rate (1) 
1.4
%
 
1.7
%
 
1.8
%
Common stock dividend yield (2) 
3.9
%
 
3.7
%
 
4.5
%
Expected volatility (3) 
19.7
%
 
22.4
%
 
30.3
%
Average expected option life (years) (4)
5.75

 
5.75

 
5.75

__________
(1)
Represents the interest rate as of the grant date on US treasury bonds having the same life as the estimated life of the option grants.
(2)
The dividend yield is calculated utilizing the dividends paid for the previous one-year period and the per share price of Common Stock on the date of grant.
(3)
Based on the historical volatility of Common Stock over a period relevant to the related stock option grant.
(4)
The average expected option life is based on an analysis of the Company's historical data.

The following table sets forth stock option activity:

 
Options Outstanding
 
Number of Options
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance at December 31, 2013
874,382

 
$
32.24

Options granted
190,330

 
37.90

Options canceled
(134,628
)
 
41.93

Options exercised
(352,763
)
 
27.21

Balance at December 31, 2014
577,321

 
34.92

Options granted 
197,408

 
45.61

Options canceled
(3,829
)
 
40.21

Options exercised 
(83,672
)
 
34.89

Balance at December 31, 2015
687,228

 
37.97

Options granted
244,664

 
43.55

Options canceled
(14,743
)
 
42.64

Options exercised
(330,034
)
 
34.26

Balance at December 31, 2016 (1) (2)
587,115

 
$
42.26

__________
(1)
The outstanding options at December 31, 2016 had a weighted average remaining life of 7.9 years.
(2)
The Company had 74,080 options exercisable at December 31, 2016 with a weighted average exercise price of $40.28, weighted average remaining life of 6.6 years and intrinsic value of $0.8 million. Of these exercisable options, there were no exercise prices higher than the market price of our Common Stock at December 31, 2016.

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13.
Employee Benefit Plans - Continued

Cash received or receivable from options exercised was $13.4 million, $3.3 million and $11.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $4.8 million, $0.9 million and $5.0 million, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options outstanding at December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $5.1 million, $4.3 million and $5.4 million, respectively. The Company generally does not permit the net cash settlement of exercised stock options, but does permit net share settlement so long as the shares received are held for at least a year. The Company has a practice of issuing new shares to satisfy stock option exercises.

- Time-Based Restricted Stock

Shares of time-based restricted stock vest ratably on an annual basis over four years. The value of grants of time-based restricted stock is based on the market value of Common Stock as of the date of grant and is amortized to expense over the respective vesting period or the service period, if shorter, for employees who are or will become eligible under the Company's retirement plan.

The following table sets forth time-based restricted stock activity:
 
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted shares outstanding at December 31, 2013
212,796

 
$
33.96

Awarded and issued (1)
94,932

 
37.76

Vested (2)
(85,660
)
 
32.87

Restricted shares outstanding at December 31, 2014
222,068

 
35.97

Awarded and issued (1)
71,994

 
45.91

Vested (2)
(85,809
)
 
35.14

Forfeited
(3,533
)
 
39.94

Restricted shares outstanding at December 31, 2015
204,720

 
39.74

Awarded and issued (1)
72,698

 
43.59

Vested (2)
(84,212
)
 
37.76

Forfeited
(4,225
)
 
41.96

Restricted shares outstanding at December 31, 2016
188,981

 
$
42.06

__________
(1)
The weighted average fair value at grant date of time-based restricted stock issued during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $3.2 million, $3.3 million and $3.6 million, respectively.
(2)
The vesting date fair value of time-based restricted stock that vested during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $3.7 million, $3.9 million and $3.2 million, respectively. Vested shares include those shares surrendered by employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with such vesting.
 

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13.
Employee Benefit Plans - Continued
 
- Total Return-Based Restricted Stock
 
Shares of total return-based restricted stock vest to the extent the Company's absolute total returns for certain pre-determined three-year periods exceed predetermined goals. The amount subject to vesting ranges from zero to 150%. Notwithstanding the Company’s absolute total return, if the Company’s total return exceeds 100% of the peer group total return index, at least 75% of total return-based restricted stock issued will vest at the end of the applicable period. The weighted average grant date fair value of such shares of total return-based restricted stock issued in 2016, 2015 and 2014 was determined to be $41.37, $43.77 and $35.58, respectively, and is amortized over the respective three-year period or the service period, if shorter, for employees who are or will become eligible under the Company's retirement plan. The fair values of the total return-based restricted stock granted were determined at the grant dates using a Monte Carlo simulation model and the following assumptions:
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Risk free interest rate (1) 
0.9
%
 
1.0
%
 
0.7
%
Common stock dividend yield (2) 
4.1
%
 
3.8
%
 
4.7
%
Expected volatility (3) 
43.1
%
 
43.0
%
 
43.4
%
__________
(1)
Represents the interest rate as of the grant date on US treasury bonds having the same life as the estimated life of the total return-based restricted stock grants.
(2)
The dividend yield is calculated utilizing the dividends paid for the previous one-year period and the average per share price of Common Stock during the three-month period preceding the date of grant.
(3)
Based on the historical volatility of Common Stock over a period relevant to the related total return-based restricted stock grant.
 
The following table sets forth total return-based restricted stock activity:
 
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted shares outstanding at December 31, 2013
133,388

 
$
35.29

Awarded and issued (1)
74,569

 
35.58

Restricted shares outstanding at December 31, 2014
207,957

 
35.70

Awarded and issued (1) (3)
118,817

 
37.64

Vested (2) (3)
(129,762
)
 
31.97

Forfeited
(1,709
)
 
37.25

Restricted shares outstanding at December 31, 2015
195,303

 
36.66

Awarded and issued (1) (3)
64,701

 
40.87

Vested (2) (3)
(71,617
)
 
36.50

Forfeited
(4,663
)
 
39.91

Restricted shares outstanding at December 31, 2016
183,724

 
$
39.82

__________
(1)
The fair value at grant date of total return-based restricted stock issued during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $2.4 million, $2.5 million and $2.7 million, respectively, at target.
(2)
The vesting date fair value of total return-based restricted stock that vested during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $3.1 million and $5.9 million, respectively, based on the performance of the specific plans. Vested shares include those shares surrendered by employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with such vesting. There were no vested shares of total return-based restricted stock during the year ended December 31, 2014.
(3)
The 2016 and 2015 amounts include 6,647 and 61,860 additional shares, respectively, from the 2013 and 2012 plans, respectively, since the plans' payouts were in excess of the initial 100% target.

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13.
Employee Benefit Plans - Continued

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
 
We have a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan covering substantially all employees who meet certain age and employment criteria. We contribute amounts for each participant at a rate of 75% of the employee’s contribution (up to 6% of each employee’s bi-weekly salary and cash incentives, subject to statutory limits). During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we contributed $1.3 million, $1.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively, to the 401(k) savings plan. The assets of this qualified plan are not included in our Consolidated Financial Statements since the assets are not owned by us.

Retirement Plan

The Company has a retirement plan for employees with at least 30 years of continuous service or are at least 55 years old with at least 10 years of continuous service. Subject to advance written notice and a non-compete agreement, eligible retirees would be entitled to receive a pro rata amount of the annual non-equity incentive compensation earned during the year of retirement and stock options and time-based restricted stock would be non-forfeitable and vest according to the terms of their original grants. Eligible retirees would also be entitled to retain any total return-based restricted stock that subsequently vests after the retirement date according to the terms of their original grants. For employees who meet the age and service eligibility requirements, 100% of their annual grants are expensed at the grant date as if fully vested. For employees who will meet the age and service eligibility requirements within the normal vesting periods, the grants are amortized over the shorter service period.

Deferred Compensation

Prior to 2010, officers could elect to defer all or a portion of their cash compensation, which was then invested in unrelated mutual funds under our non-qualified deferred compensation plan. These investments are recorded at fair value, which aggregated $2.5 million and $2.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and are included in prepaid expenses and other assets, with an offsetting deferred compensation liability recorded in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities. Deferred amounts ultimately payable to the participants are based on the value of the related mutual fund investments. Accordingly, changes in the value of the unrelated mutual funds are recorded in interest and other income and the corresponding offsetting changes in the deferred compensation liability are recorded in general and administration expense. As a result, there is no effect on our net income.

The following table sets forth our deferred compensation liability:

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Beginning deferred compensation liability
$
2,736

 
$
3,635

 
$
3,996

Mark-to-market adjustment to deferred compensation (in general and administrative expenses)
222

 
(32
)
 
235

Distributions from deferred compensation plans
(507
)
 
(867
)
 
(596
)
Total deferred compensation liability
$
2,451

 
$
2,736

 
$
3,635


Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") pursuant to which employees may contribute up to 25% of their cash compensation for the purchase of Common Stock. At the end of each quarterly offering period, each participant's account balance, which includes any and all accumulated dividends, is applied to acquire shares of Common Stock at a cost that is calculated at 85% of the average closing price on the New York Stock Exchange on the five consecutive days preceding the last day of the quarter. In the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company issued 27,773, 29,496 and 28,682 shares, respectively, of Common Stock under this Plan. The 15% discount on newly issued shares, which is taxable income to the participants and is recorded by us as additional compensation expense, aggregated $0.2 million in each of the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. As a general rule, shares purchased under the Plan must be held for at least a year. The Company satisfies its ESPP obligations by issuing additional shares of Common Stock.

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14.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

The following table sets forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss):

 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Tax increment financing bond:
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
—

 
$
(445
)
Unrealized gains on tax increment financing bond
—

 
445

Ending balance
—

 
—

Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
Beginning balance
(3,811
)
 
(3,467
)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
5,703

 
(4,040
)
Amortization of cash flow hedges (1)
3,057

 
3,696

Ending balance
4,949

 
(3,811
)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
$
4,949

 
$
(3,811
)
__________
(1)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) into contractual interest expense.

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15.
Rental and Other Revenues; Rental Property and Other Expenses

Our real estate assets are leased to customers under operating leases. The minimum rental amounts under the leases are generally subject to scheduled fixed increases. Generally, the leases also provide that we receive cost recovery income from customers for increases in certain costs above the costs incurred during a contractually specified base year. The following table sets forth our rental and other revenues from continuing operations:

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Contractual rents, net
$
561,242

 
$
513,909

 
$
476,684

Straight-line rental income, net
23,909

 
22,054

 
21,045

Cost recovery income, net
48,730

 
45,247

 
39,112

Lease termination fees
2,311

 
990

 
658

Other miscellaneous operating revenues
29,442

 
22,471

 
18,372

 
$
665,634

 
$
604,671

 
$
555,871


The following table sets forth our scheduled future minimum base rents to be received from customers for leases in effect at December 31, 2016 for the properties that we wholly own:

2017
$
590,003

2018
566,742

2019
505,687

2020
427,392

2021
367,053

Thereafter
1,247,247

 
$
3,704,124


The following table sets forth our rental property and other expenses from continuing operations:

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Utilities, insurance and real estate taxes
$
124,940

 
$
117,470

 
$
113,226

Maintenance, cleaning and general building
86,221

 
79,091

 
74,109

Property management and administrative expenses
12,588

 
12,446

 
12,093

Other miscellaneous operating expenses
7,336

 
6,934

 
6,456

 
$
231,085

 
$
215,941

 
$
205,884


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16.
Real Estate, Other Assets and Liabilities Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations
 
The following tables set forth the assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations at December 31, 2016 and 2015 and the results of operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014:
 
 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Assets:
 
 
 
Land
$
—

 
$
16,681

Buildings and tenant improvements
—

 
322,811

Land held for development
—

 
1,089

Less-accumulated depreciation
—

 
(131,274
)
Net real estate assets
—

 
209,307

Accrued straight-line rents receivable, net
—

 
11,730

Deferred leasing costs, net
—

 
6,690

Prepaid expenses and other assets, net
—

 
13,221

Real estate and other assets, net, held for sale
$
—

 
$
240,948

Liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
$
—

 
$
(6,717
)
Financing obligation
—

 
(7,402
)
Liabilities held for sale
$
—

 
$
(14,119
)
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Rental and other revenues
$
8,484

 
$
50,935

 
$
52,597

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Rental property and other expenses
3,334

 
20,805

 
19,620

Depreciation and amortization
—

 
14,039

 
15,386

General and administrative
1,388

 
2,366

 
965

Total operating expenses
4,722

 
37,210

 
35,971

Interest expense
85

 
621

 
725

Other income
420

 
2,635

 
2,700

Income from discontinued operations
4,097

 
15,739

 
18,601

Net gains on disposition of discontinued operations
414,496

 
—

 
384

Total income from discontinued operations
$
418,593

 
$
15,739

 
$
18,985

 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Cash flows from operating activities
$
2,040

 
$
27,579

 
$
32,485

Cash flows from investing activities
$
417,097

 
$
(16,445
)
 
$
(8,279
)

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17.
Earnings Per Share and Per Unit

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of the Company:

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Earnings per Common Share - basic:
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
122,546

 
$
85,521

 
$
96,987

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership from continuing operations
(3,331
)
 
(2,443
)
 
(2,945
)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations
(1,253
)
 
(1,264
)
 
(1,466
)
Dividends on Preferred Stock
(2,501
)
 
(2,506
)
 
(2,507
)
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders
115,461

 
79,308

 
90,069

Income from discontinued operations
418,593

 
15,739

 
18,985

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership from discontinued operations
(12,265
)
 
(475
)
 
(597
)
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders
406,328

 
15,264

 
18,388

Net income available for common stockholders
$
521,789

 
$
94,572

 
$
108,457

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Share – weighted average shares
98,439

 
94,404

 
90,743

Earnings per Common Share - basic:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders
$
1.17

 
$
0.84

 
$
1.00

Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders
4.13

 
0.16

 
0.20

Net income available for common stockholders
$
5.30

 
$
1.00

 
$
1.20

Earnings per Common Share - diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
122,546

 
$
85,521

 
$
96,987

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations
(1,253
)
 
(1,264
)
 
(1,466
)
Dividends on Preferred Stock
(2,501
)
 
(2,506
)
 
(2,507
)
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders before net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
118,792

 
81,751

 
93,014

Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders
418,593

 
15,739

 
18,985

Net income available for common stockholders before net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
$
537,385

 
$
97,490

 
$
111,999

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Share – weighted average shares
98,439

 
94,404

 
90,743

Add:
 
 
 
 
 
Stock options using the treasury method
87

 
87

 
119

Noncontrolling interests Common Units
2,872

 
2,915

 
2,938

Denominator for diluted earnings per Common Share – adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions (1)
101,398

 
97,406

 
93,800

Earnings per Common Share - diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders
$
1.17

 
$
0.84

 
$
0.99

Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders
4.13

 
0.16

 
0.20

Net income available for common stockholders
$
5.30

 
$
1.00

 
$
1.19

__________
(1)
Includes all unvested restricted stock where dividends on such restricted stock are non-forfeitable.

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17.
Earnings Per Share and Per Unit - Continued
 
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per unit of the Operating Partnership:

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Earnings per Common Unit - basic:
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
122,546

 
$
85,521

 
$
96,987

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations
(1,253
)
 
(1,264
)
 
(1,466
)
Distributions on Preferred Units
(2,501
)
 
(2,506
)
 
(2,507
)
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
118,792

 
81,751

 
93,014

Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders
418,593

 
15,739

 
18,985

Net income available for common unitholders
$
537,385

 
$
97,490

 
$
111,999

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Unit – weighted average units
100,902

 
96,910

 
93,272

Earnings per Common Unit - basic:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
$
1.18

 
$
0.84

 
$
1.00

Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders
4.15

 
0.17

 
0.20

Net income available for common unitholders
$
5.33

 
$
1.01

 
$
1.20

Earnings per Common Unit - diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
122,546

 
$
85,521

 
$
96,987

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates from continuing operations
(1,253
)
 
(1,264
)
 
(1,466
)
Distributions on Preferred Units
(2,501
)
 
(2,506
)
 
(2,507
)
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
118,792

 
81,751

 
93,014

Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders
418,593

 
15,739

 
18,985

Net income available for common unitholders
$
537,385

 
$
97,490

 
$
111,999

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Unit – weighted average units
100,902

 
96,910

 
93,272

Add:
 
 
 
 
 
Stock options using the treasury method
87

 
87

 
119

Denominator for diluted earnings per Common Unit – adjusted weighted average units and assumed conversions (1)
100,989

 
96,997

 
93,391

Earnings per Common Unit - diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
$
1.18

 
$
0.84

 
$
1.00

Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders
4.14

 
0.17

 
0.20

Net income available for common unitholders
$
5.32

 
$
1.01

 
$
1.20

__________
(1)
Includes all unvested restricted stock where distributions on such restricted stock are non-forfeitable.

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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)


 
18.
Income Taxes

Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the operations of the Company's taxable REIT subsidiary, which is not entitled to the dividends paid deduction and is subject to federal, state and local income taxes on its taxable income. As a REIT, the Company may also be subject to federal excise taxes if it engages in certain types of transactions.

The minimum dividend per share of Common Stock required for the Company to maintain its REIT status was $0.99, $1.31 and $1.13 per share in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Continued qualification as a REIT depends on the Company's ability to satisfy the dividend distribution tests, stock ownership requirements and various other qualification tests. The tax basis of the Company's assets (net of accumulated tax depreciation and amortization) and liabilities was approximately $4.0 billion and $2.3 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2016 and $4.2 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2015. The tax basis of the Operating Partnership's assets (net of accumulated tax depreciation and amortization) and liabilities was approximately $4.0 billion and $2.3 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2016 and $4.2 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2015.

During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company qualified as a REIT and incurred no federal income tax expense; accordingly, the only federal income taxes included in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements relate to activities of the Company's taxable REIT subsidiary.

The following table sets forth the Company's income tax expense/(benefit):

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Current tax expense/(benefit):
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
$
(38
)
 
$
949

 
$
1,480

State
89

 
351

 
161

 
51

 
1,300

 
1,641

Deferred tax expense/(benefit):
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
(160
)
 
(233
)
 
(1,628
)
State
87

 
(115
)
 
(305
)
 
(73
)
 
(348
)
 
(1,933
)
Less tax expense netted against gain on disposition of property
—

 
(518
)
 
—

Total income tax expense/(benefit)
$
(22
)
 
$
434

 
$
(292
)

The Company's net deferred tax liability was $0.1 million and $0.2 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The net deferred tax liability is comprised primarily of tax versus book differences related to property (depreciation, amortization and basis differences).

For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no unrecognized tax benefits. The Company is subject to federal, state and local income tax examinations by taxing authorities for 2013 through 2016. The Company does not expect that the total amount of unrecognized benefits will materially change within the next year.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)


 
19.
Segment Information

Our principal business is the operation, acquisition and development of rental real estate properties. We evaluate our business by product type and by geographic location. Each product type has different customers and economic characteristics as to rental rates and terms, cost per rentable square foot of buildings, the purposes for which customers use the space, the degree of maintenance and customer support required and customer dependency on different economic drivers, among others. The operating results by geographic grouping are also regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker for assessing performance and other purposes. There are no material inter-segment transactions.

Our accounting policies of the segments are the same as those used in our Consolidated Financial Statements. All operations are within the United States.

The following tables summarize the rental and other revenues and net operating income, the primary industry property-level performance metric used by our chief operating decision maker which is defined as rental and other revenues less rental property and other expenses, for each of our reportable segments. Our segment information for the year ended December 31, 2014 has been retrospectively revised from previously reported amounts to reflect a change in our reportable segments.

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Rental and Other Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
Office:
 
 
 
 
 
Atlanta
$
134,601

 
$
108,590

 
$
96,075

Greensboro
20,522

 
21,251

 
25,018

Memphis
48,251

 
47,137

 
41,016

Nashville
95,912

 
88,310

 
80,722

Orlando
46,260

 
44,621

 
36,574

Pittsburgh
58,789

 
59,392

 
56,692

Raleigh
112,958

 
102,841

 
87,428

Richmond
44,315

 
42,089

 
45,559

Tampa
89,903

 
75,715

 
69,693

Total Office Segment
651,511

 
589,946

 
538,777

Other
14,123

 
14,725

 
17,094

Total Rental and Other Revenues
$
665,634

 
$
604,671

 
$
555,871


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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)



19.
Segment Information - Continued

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Net Operating Income:
 
 
 
 
 
Office:
 
 
 
 
 
Atlanta
$
84,733

 
$
67,094

 
$
58,180

Greensboro
12,781

 
13,395

 
15,784

Memphis
30,038

 
29,534

 
24,376

Nashville
68,678

 
62,387

 
55,354

Orlando
26,525

 
25,524

 
21,286

Pittsburgh
34,175

 
34,348

 
31,505

Raleigh
80,803

 
72,981

 
61,317

Richmond
30,505

 
27,922

 
30,021

Tampa
56,493

 
45,447

 
40,875

Total Office Segment
424,731

 
378,632

 
338,698

Other
9,818

 
10,098

 
11,289

Total Net Operating Income
434,549

 
388,730

 
349,987

Reconciliation to income from continuing operations before disposition of investment properties and activity in unconsolidated affiliates:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
(220,140
)
 
(201,918
)
 
(180,637
)
Impairments of real estate assets
—

 
—

 
(588
)
General and administrative expenses
(38,153
)
 
(37,642
)
 
(35,258
)
Interest expense
(76,648
)
 
(86,052
)
 
(85,127
)
Other income
2,338

 
1,726

 
2,431

Income from continuing operations before disposition of investment properties and activity in unconsolidated affiliates
$
101,946

 
$
64,844

 
$
50,808



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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)



19.
Segment Information - Continued

 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Total Assets:
 
 
 
Office:
 
 
 
Atlanta
$
1,039,519

 
$
1,013,226

Greensboro
127,887

 
131,027

Memphis
271,115

 
277,866

Nashville
714,905

 
591,111

Orlando
307,021

 
303,843

Pittsburgh
353,816

 
339,186

Raleigh
760,607

 
663,617

Richmond
212,508

 
211,574

Tampa
553,068

 
548,814

Total Office Segment
4,340,446

 
4,080,264

Other (1)
220,604

 
405,367

Total Assets
$
4,561,050

 
$
4,485,631

__________
(1)
Includes the Plaza assets, which were included in real estate and other assets, net, held for sale on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2015.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)


 
20.
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

The following tables set forth quarterly financial information of the Company:

 
Year Ended December 31, 2016
 
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
Total
Rental and other revenues
$
164,859

 
$
166,860

 
$
166,269

 
$
167,646

 
$
665,634

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
28,142

 
33,528

 
33,840

 
27,036

 
122,546

Income from discontinued operations (1)
418,593

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
418,593

Net income
446,735

 
33,528

 
33,840

 
27,036

 
541,139

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
(13,011
)
 
(939
)
 
(926
)
 
(720
)
 
(15,596
)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
(308
)
 
(314
)
 
(319
)
 
(312
)
 
(1,253
)
Dividends on Preferred Stock
(626
)
 
(627
)
 
(624
)
 
(624
)
 
(2,501
)
Net income available for common stockholders
$
432,790

 
$
31,648

 
$
31,971

 
$
25,380

 
$
521,789

Earnings per Common Share – basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders
$
0.27

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.25

 
$
1.17

Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders
4.22

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
4.13

Net income available for common stockholders
$
4.49

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.25

 
$
5.30

Earnings per Common Share – diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders
$
0.27

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.25

 
$
1.17

Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders
4.22

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
4.13

Net income available for common stockholders
$
4.49

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.25

 
$
5.30

__________
(1)
See Note 2 for a discussion regarding the sales of the Plaza assets.

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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)



20.
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Continued

 
Year Ended December 31, 2015
 
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
Total
Rental and other revenues
$
145,236

 
$
148,543

 
$
150,766

 
$
160,126

 
$
604,671

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
16,920

 
22,221

 
27,352

 
19,028

 
85,521

Income from discontinued operations
3,915

 
4,670

 
4,265

 
2,889

 
15,739

Net income
20,835

 
26,891

 
31,617

 
21,917

 
101,260

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
(596
)
 
(782
)
 
(918
)
 
(622
)
 
(2,918
)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
(296
)
 
(328
)
 
(324
)
 
(316
)
 
(1,264
)
Dividends on Preferred Stock
(627
)
 
(626
)
 
(626
)
 
(627
)
 
(2,506
)
Net income available for common stockholders
$
19,316

 
$
25,155

 
$
29,749

 
$
20,352

 
$
94,572

Earnings per Common Share – basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders
$
0.17

 
$
0.22

 
$
0.27

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.84

Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders
0.04

 
0.05

 
0.04

 
0.03

 
0.16

Net income available for common stockholders
$
0.21

 
$
0.27

 
$
0.31

 
$
0.21

 
$
1.00

Earnings per Common Share – diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders
$
0.17

 
$
0.22

 
$
0.27

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.84

Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders
0.04

 
0.05

 
0.04

 
0.03

 
0.16

Net income available for common stockholders
$
0.21

 
$
0.27

 
$
0.31

 
$
0.21

 
$
1.00



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)



20.
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Continued

The following tables set forth quarterly financial information of the Operating Partnership:

 
Year Ended December 31, 2016
 
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
Total
Rental and other revenues
$
164,859

 
$
166,860

 
$
166,269

 
$
167,646

 
$
665,634

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
28,142

 
33,528

 
33,840

 
27,036

 
122,546

Income from discontinued operations (1)
418,593

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
418,593

Net income
446,735

 
33,528

 
33,840

 
27,036

 
541,139

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
(308
)
 
(314
)
 
(319
)
 
(312
)
 
(1,253
)
Distributions on Preferred Units
(626
)
 
(627
)
 
(624
)
 
(624
)
 
(2,501
)
Net income available for common unitholders
$
445,801

 
$
32,587

 
$
32,897

 
$
26,100

 
$
537,385

Earnings per Common Unit – basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
$
0.28

 
$
0.33

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.25

 
$
1.18

Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders
4.23

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
4.15

Net income available for common unitholders
$
4.51

 
$
0.33

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.25

 
$
5.33

Earnings per Common Unit – diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
$
0.28

 
$
0.33

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.25

 
$
1.18

Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders
4.23

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
4.14

Net income available for common unitholders
$
4.51

 
$
0.33

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.25

 
$
5.32

__________
(1)
See Note 2 for a discussion regarding the sales of the Plaza assets.


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(tabular dollar amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit data)



20.
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Continued

 
Year Ended December 31, 2015
 
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
Total
Rental and other revenues
$
145,236

 
$
148,543

 
$
150,766

 
$
160,126

 
$
604,671

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
16,920

 
22,221

 
27,352

 
19,028

 
85,521

Income from discontinued operations
3,915

 
4,670

 
4,265

 
2,889

 
15,739

Net income
20,835

 
26,891

 
31,617

 
21,917

 
101,260

Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates
(296
)
 
(328
)
 
(324
)
 
(316
)
 
(1,264
)
Distributions on Preferred Units
(627
)
 
(626
)
 
(626
)
 
(627
)
 
(2,506
)
Net income available for common unitholders
$
19,912

 
$
25,937

 
$
30,667

 
$
20,974

 
$
97,490

Earnings per Common Unit – basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
$
0.17

 
$
0.22

 
$
0.27

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.84

Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders
0.04

 
0.05

 
0.05

 
0.03

 
0.17

Net income available for common unitholders
$
0.21

 
$
0.27

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.21

 
$
1.01

Earnings per Common Unit – diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common unitholders
$
0.17

 
$
0.22

 
$
0.27

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.84

Income from discontinued operations available for common unitholders
0.04

 
0.05

 
0.05

 
0.03

 
0.17

Net income available for common unitholders
$
0.21

 
$
0.27

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.21

 
$
1.01




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21.
Subsequent Events

On January 10, 2017, the Company paid a special cash dividend of $0.80 per share to stockholders of record as of December 27, 2016. The principal purpose of the special dividend was to distribute taxable capital gains associated with the sales of the Plaza assets earlier in 2016.

On February 7, 2017, the Company declared a regular cash dividend of $0.44 per share of Common Stock, which is payable on March 7, 2017 to stockholders of record as of February 17, 2017.



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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

SCHEDULE II
(in thousands)

The following table sets forth the activity of allowance for doubtful accounts:

 
Balance at December 31, 2015
 
Additions
 
Deductions
 
Balance at December 31, 2016
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Straight-Line Rent
$
257

 
$
1,501

 
$
(1,066
)
 
$
692

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Accounts Receivable
928

 
1,045

 
(1,349
)
 
624

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Notes Receivable
287

 
—

 
(182
)
 
105

Totals
$
1,472

 
$
2,546

 
$
(2,597
)
 
$
1,421



 
Balance at December 31, 2014
 
Additions
 
Deductions
 
Balance at December 31, 2015
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Straight-Line Rent
$
316

 
$
1,412

 
$
(1,471
)
 
$
257

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Accounts Receivable
1,314

 
1,141

 
(1,527
)
 
928

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Notes Receivable
275

 
12

 
—

 
287

Totals
$
1,905

 
$
2,565

 
$
(2,998
)
 
$
1,472



 
Balance at December 31, 2013
 
Additions
 
Deductions
 
Balance at December 31, 2014
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Straight-Line Rent
$
601

 
$
1,271

 
$
(1,556
)
 
$
316

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Accounts Receivable
1,648

 
1,342

 
(1,676
)
 
1,314

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Notes Receivable
302

 
—

 
(27
)
 
275

Totals
$
2,551

 
$
2,613

 
$
(3,259
)
 
$
1,905

 

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

NOTE TO SCHEDULE III
(in thousands)

The following table sets forth the activity of real estate assets and accumulated depreciation:
 
 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Real estate assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
4,915,858

 
$
4,271,966

 
$
4,215,275

Additions:
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions, development and improvements
353,236

 
708,793

 
282,105

Cost of real estate sold and retired
(403,991
)
 
(64,901
)
 
(225,414
)
Ending balance (a)
$
4,865,103

 
$
4,915,858

 
$
4,271,966

Accumulated depreciation:
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
1,138,378

 
$
1,024,936

 
$
977,074

Depreciation expense
173,072

 
168,663

 
154,448

Real estate sold and retired
(177,347
)
 
(55,221
)
 
(106,586
)
Ending balance (b)
$
1,134,103

 
$
1,138,378

 
$
1,024,936


(a)
Reconciliation of total real estate assets to balance sheet caption:
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Total per Schedule III
$
4,865,103

 
$
4,915,858

 
$
4,271,966

Development in-process exclusive of land included in Schedule III
279,602

 
194,050

 
201,409

Real estate assets, net, held for sale
—

 
(340,581
)
 
(331,813
)
Total real estate assets
$
5,144,705

 
$
4,769,327

 
$
4,141,562


(b)
Reconciliation of total accumulated depreciation to balance sheet caption:
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Total per Schedule III
$
1,134,103

 
$
1,138,378

 
$
1,024,936

Real estate assets, net, held for sale
—

 
(131,274
)
 
(131,419
)
Total accumulated depreciation
$
1,134,103

 
$
1,007,104

 
$
893,517




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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
(in thousands)
 
December 31, 2016

 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Costs
 
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
 
Gross Value at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Property
Type
 
2016
Encumbrance
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Total
Assets (2)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date of
Construction
 
Life on
Which
Depreciation
is
Calculated
Atlanta, GA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1700 Century Circle
 
Office
 
 
 
$
—

 
$
2,482

 
$
2

 
$
1,546

 
$
2

 
$
4,028

 
$
4,030

 
$
1,136

 
1983
 
 5-40 yrs.
1800 Century Boulevard
 
Office
 
 
 
1,444

 
29,081

 
—

 
15,019

 
1,444

 
44,100

 
45,544

 
24,550

 
1975
 
 5-40 yrs.
1825 Century Parkway
 
Office
 
 
 
864

 
—

 
303

 
14,439

 
1,167

 
14,439

 
15,606

 
5,493

 
2002
 
 5-40 yrs.
1875 Century Boulevard
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
8,924

 
—

 
8,228

 
—

 
17,152

 
17,152

 
5,182

 
1976
 
 5-40 yrs.
1900 Century Boulevard
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
4,744

 
—

 
728

 
—

 
5,472

 
5,472

 
3,234

 
1971
 
 5-40 yrs.
2200 Century Parkway
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
14,432

 
—

 
5,580

 
—

 
20,012

 
20,012

 
9,808

 
1971
 
 5-40 yrs.
2400 Century Parkway
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
406

 
12,766

 
406

 
12,766

 
13,172

 
5,904

 
1998
 
 5-40 yrs.
2500 Century Parkway
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
328

 
14,424

 
328

 
14,424

 
14,752

 
6,142

 
2005
 
 5-40 yrs.
2500/2635 Parking Garage
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
6,317

 
—

 
6,317

 
6,317

 
1,754

 
2005
 
 5-40 yrs.
2600 Century Parkway
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
10,679

 
—

 
4,280

 
—

 
14,959

 
14,959

 
8,127

 
1973
 
 5-40 yrs.
2635 Century Parkway
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
21,643

 
—

 
4,975

 
—

 
26,618

 
26,618

 
12,725

 
1980
 
 5-40 yrs.
2800 Century Parkway
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
20,449

 
—

 
12,429

 
—

 
32,878

 
32,878

 
14,770

 
1983
 
 5-40 yrs.
50 Glenlake
 
Office
 
 
 
2,500

 
20,006

 
—

 
3,999

 
2,500

 
24,005

 
26,505

 
11,483

 
1997
 
 5-40 yrs.
Century Plaza I
 
Office
 
 
 
1,290

 
8,567

 
—

 
4,840

 
1,290

 
13,407

 
14,697

 
5,709

 
1981
 
 5-40 yrs.
Century Plaza II
 
Office
 
 
 
1,380

 
7,733

 
—

 
2,947

 
1,380

 
10,680

 
12,060

 
4,526

 
1984
 
 5-40 yrs.
Federal Aviation Administration
 
Office
 
 
 
1,196

 
—

 
1,416

 
15,156

 
2,612

 
15,156

 
17,768

 
4,578

 
2009
 
 5-40 yrs.
Henry County - Land
 
Industrial
 
 
 
3,010

 
—

 
13

 
—

 
3,023

 
—

 
3,023

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
5405 Windward Parkway
 
Office
 
 
 
3,342

 
32,111

 
—

 
19,171

 
3,342

 
51,282

 
54,624

 
17,856

 
1998
 
 5-40 yrs.
Riverpoint - Land
 
Industrial
 
 
 
7,250

 
—

 
3,913

 
2,543

 
11,163

 
2,543

 
13,706

 
449

 
N/A
 
5-40 yrs.
Riverwood 100
 
Office
 
 
 
5,785

 
64,913

 
(29
)
 
13,848

 
5,756

 
78,761

 
84,517

 
13,280

 
1989
 
5-40 yrs.
South Park Residential - Land
 
Other
 
 
 
50

 
—

 
7

 
—

 
57

 
—

 
57

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
South Park Site - Land
 
Industrial
 
 
 
1,204

 
—

 
754

 
—

 
1,958

 
—

 
1,958

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
Tradeport - Land
 
Industrial
 
 
 
5,243

 
—

 
(4,819
)
 
—

 
424

 
—

 
424

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
Two Point Royal
 
Office
 
 
 
1,793

 
14,964

 
—

 
3,645

 
1,793

 
18,609

 
20,402

 
8,526

 
1997
 
5-40 yrs.
Two Alliance Center
 
Office
 
 
 
9,579

 
125,549

 
—

 
4,026

 
9,579

 
129,575

 
139,154

 
21,476

 
2009
 
5-40 yrs.
One Alliance Center
 
Office
 
 
 
14,775

 
123,071

 
—

 
10,994

 
14,775

 
134,065

 
148,840

 
16,596

 
2001
 
5-40 yrs.

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SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Costs
 
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
 
Gross Value at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Property
Type
 
2016
Encumbrance
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Total
Assets (2)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date of
Construction
 
Life on
Which
Depreciation
is
Calculated
10 Glenlake North
 
Office
 
 
 
5,349

 
26,334

 
—

 
968

 
5,349

 
27,302

 
32,651

 
4,002

 
2000
 
5-40 yrs.
10 Glenlake South
 
Office
 
 
 
5,103

 
22,811

 
—

 
2,715

 
5,103

 
25,526

 
30,629

 
3,612

 
1999
 
5-40 yrs.
Riverwood 300 Land
 
Office
 
 
 
400

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
400

 
—

 
400

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
Monarch Tower
 
Office
 
 
 
22,717

 
143,068

 
—

 
3,379

 
22,717

 
146,447

 
169,164

 
6,646

 
1997
 
5-40 yrs.
Monarch Plaza
 
Office
 
 
 
27,678

 
88,962

 
—

 
3,086

 
27,678

 
92,048

 
119,726

 
4,440

 
1983
 
5-40 yrs.
Memphis, TN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3400 Players Club Parkway
 
Office
 
 
 
1,005

 
—

 
207

 
6,172

 
1,212

 
6,172

 
7,384

 
2,810

 
1997
 
 5-40 yrs.
Triad Centre I
 
Office
 
 
 
2,340

 
11,385

 
(849
)
 
4,860

 
1,491

 
16,245

 
17,736

 
7,230

 
1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
Triad Centre II
 
Office
 
 
 
1,980

 
8,677

 
(404
)
 
4,873

 
1,576

 
13,550

 
15,126

 
5,367

 
1987
 
 5-40 yrs.
Atrium I & II
 
Office
 
 
 
1,570

 
6,253

 
—

 
3,861

 
1,570

 
10,114

 
11,684

 
4,626

 
1984
 
 5-40 yrs.
Centrum
 
Office
 
 
 
1,013

 
5,580

 
—

 
3,382

 
1,013

 
8,962

 
9,975

 
4,229

 
1979
 
 5-40 yrs.
Comcast
 
Office
 
 
 
946

 
—

 
—

 
8,620

 
946

 
8,620

 
9,566

 
3,446

 
2008
 
 5-40 yrs.
International Place Phase II
 
Office
 
 
 
4,884

 
27,782

 
—

 
4,940

 
4,884

 
32,722

 
37,606

 
16,200

 
1988
 
 5-40 yrs.
PennMarc Centre
 
Office
 
 
 
3,607

 
10,240

 
—

 
3,820

 
3,607

 
14,060

 
17,667

 
3,752

 
2008
 
 5-40 yrs.
Shadow Creek I
 
Office
 
 
 
924

 
—

 
466

 
7,280

 
1,390

 
7,280

 
8,670

 
2,915

 
2000
 
 5-40 yrs.
Shadow Creek II
 
Office
 
 
 
734

 
—

 
467

 
7,848

 
1,201

 
7,848

 
9,049

 
2,561

 
2001
 
 5-40 yrs.
Southwind Office Center A
 
Office
 
 
 
1,004

 
5,694

 
282

 
1,306

 
1,286

 
7,000

 
8,286

 
3,362

 
1991
 
 5-40 yrs.
Southwind Office Center B
 
Office
 
 
 
1,366

 
7,754

 
—

 
1,186

 
1,366

 
8,940

 
10,306

 
4,508

 
1990
 
 5-40 yrs.
Southwind Office Center C
 
Office
 
 
 
1,070

 
—

 
221

 
5,496

 
1,291

 
5,496

 
6,787

 
2,626

 
1998
 
 5-40 yrs.
Southwind Office Center D
 
Office
 
 
 
744

 
—

 
193

 
5,900

 
937

 
5,900

 
6,837

 
2,559

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
Colonnade
 
Office
 
 
 
1,300

 
6,481

 
267

 
2,255

 
1,567

 
8,736

 
10,303

 
3,787

 
1998
 
 5-40 yrs.
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Mfg Headquarters
 
Office
 
 
 
1,040

 
—

 
25

 
6,237

 
1,065

 
6,237

 
7,302

 
1,559

 
2007
 
 5-40 yrs.
Crescent Center
 
Office
 
 
 
7,875

 
32,756

 
(547
)
 
9,934

 
7,328

 
42,690

 
50,018

 
9,281

 
1986
 
 5-40 yrs.
Southwind - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
3,662

 
—

 
(1,477
)
 
—

 
2,185

 
—

 
2,185

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
Triad Centre III
 
Office
 
 
 
1,253

 
—

 
—

 
36,670

 
1,253

 
36,670

 
37,923

 
8,497

 
2009
 
 5-40 yrs.
Capital Grille
 
Office
 
 
 
311

 
3,258

 
—

 
21

 
311

 
3,279

 
3,590

 
770

 
2014
 
 5-40 yrs.
Seasons 52
 
Office
 
 
 
320

 
3,741

 
—

 
—

 
320

 
3,741

 
4,061

 
854

 
2014
 
 5-40 yrs.
International Place IV
 
Office
 
 
 
4,940

 
49,141

 
—

 
(109
)
 
4,940

 
49,032

 
53,972

 
2,348

 
2015
 
 5-40 yrs.
Nashville, TN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3322 West End
 
Office
 
 
 
3,025

 
27,490

 
—

 
5,278

 
3,025

 
32,768

 
35,793

 
13,703

 
1986
 
 5-40 yrs.
3401 West End
 
Office
 
 
 
5,862

 
22,917

 
—

 
3,750

 
5,862

 
26,667

 
32,529

 
14,121

 
1982
 
 5-40 yrs.

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SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Costs
 
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
 
Gross Value at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Property
Type
 
2016
Encumbrance
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Total
Assets (2)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date of
Construction
 
Life on
Which
Depreciation
is
Calculated
5310 Maryland Way
 
Office
 
 
 
1,863

 
7,201

 
—

 
3,667

 
1,863

 
10,868

 
12,731

 
4,552

 
1994
 
 5-40 yrs.
Cool Springs 1 & 2 Deck
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
3,989

 
—

 
3,989

 
3,989

 
910

 
2007
 
 5-40 yrs.
Cool Springs 3 & 4 Deck
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
4,461

 
—

 
4,461

 
4,461

 
1,082

 
2007
 
 5-40 yrs.
Cool Springs I
 
Office
 
 
 
1,583

 
—

 
15

 
14,157

 
1,598

 
14,157

 
15,755

 
6,149

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
Cool Springs II
 
Office
 
 
 
1,824

 
—

 
346

 
18,643

 
2,170

 
18,643

 
20,813

 
7,022

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
Cool Springs III
 
Office
 
 
 
1,631

 
—

 
804

 
15,376

 
2,435

 
15,376

 
17,811

 
4,034

 
2006
 
 5-40 yrs.
Cool Springs IV
 
Office
 
 
 
1,715

 
—

 
—

 
19,112

 
1,715

 
19,112

 
20,827

 
4,194

 
2008
 
 5-40 yrs.
Cool Springs V – Healthways
 
Office
 
 
 
3,688

 
—

 
295

 
53,000

 
3,983

 
53,000

 
56,983

 
15,780

 
2007
 
 5-40 yrs.
Harpeth On The Green II
 
Office
 
 
 
1,419

 
5,677

 
—

 
2,493

 
1,419

 
8,170

 
9,589

 
4,092

 
1984
 
 5-40 yrs.
Harpeth On The Green III
 
Office
 
 
 
1,660

 
6,649

 
—

 
2,908

 
1,660

 
9,557

 
11,217

 
4,319

 
1987
 
 5-40 yrs.
Harpeth On The Green IV
 
Office
 
 
 
1,713

 
6,842

 
—

 
2,186

 
1,713

 
9,028

 
10,741

 
4,328

 
1989
 
 5-40 yrs.
Harpeth On The Green V
 
Office
 
 
 
662

 
—

 
197

 
5,574

 
859

 
5,574

 
6,433

 
2,454

 
1998
 
 5-40 yrs.
Hickory Trace
 
Office
 
 
 
1,164

 
—

 
164

 
4,515

 
1,328

 
4,515

 
5,843

 
1,687

 
2001
 
5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Plaza I
 
Office
 
 
 
1,552

 
—

 
307

 
8,517

 
1,859

 
8,517

 
10,376

 
4,179

 
1996
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Plaza II
 
Office
 
 
 
1,448

 
—

 
307

 
8,818

 
1,755

 
8,818

 
10,573

 
3,369

 
1997
 
 5-40 yrs.
Seven Springs - Land II
 
Office
 
 
 
3,715

 
—

 
(3,715
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
Seven Springs I
 
Office
 
 
 
2,076

 
—

 
592

 
12,363

 
2,668

 
12,363

 
15,031

 
4,646

 
2002
 
 5-40 yrs.
SouthPointe
 
Office
 
 
 
1,655

 
—

 
310

 
7,791

 
1,965

 
7,791

 
9,756

 
3,299

 
1998
 
 5-40 yrs.
The Ramparts of Brentwood
 
Office
 
 
 
2,394

 
12,806

 
—

 
1,647

 
2,394

 
14,453

 
16,847

 
5,950

 
1986
 
 5-40 yrs.
Westwood South
 
Office
 
 
 
2,106

 
—

 
382

 
10,730

 
2,488

 
10,730

 
13,218

 
4,212

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
100 Winners Circle
 
Office
 
 
 
1,497

 
7,258

 
—

 
1,936

 
1,497

 
9,194

 
10,691

 
4,461

 
1987
 
 5-40 yrs.
The Pinnacle at Symphony Place
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
141,469

 
—

 
6,328

 
—

 
147,797

 
147,797

 
17,866

 
2010
 
 5-40 yrs.
Seven Springs East
 
Office
 
 
 
2,525

 
37,587

 
—

 
8

 
2,525

 
37,595

 
40,120

 
3,719

 
2013
 
 5-40 yrs.
The Shops at Seven Springs
 
Office
 
 
 
803

 
8,223

 
—

 
503

 
803

 
8,726

 
9,529

 
1,132

 
2013
 
 5-40 yrs.
Seven Springs West
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
2,439
 
51,306
 
2,439

 
51,306

 
53,745

 
788

 
2016
 
 5-40 yrs.
Virginia Springs - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
9,064
 
—
 
9,064

 
—

 
9,064

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
Orlando, FL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Berkshire at MetroCenter
 
Office
 
 
 
1,265

 
—

 
672

 
11,793

 
1,937

 
11,793

 
13,730

 
3,420

 
2007
 
 5-40 yrs.
Capital Plaza III - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
2,994

 
—

 
18

 
—

 
3,012

 
—

 
3,012

 
—

 
N/A
 
 N/A
Eola Park - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
2,027

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2,027

 
—

 
2,027

 
—

 
N/A
 
 N/A
Oxford - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
1,100

 
—

 
51

 
—

 
1,151

 
—

 
1,151

 
—

 
N/A
 
 N/A

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SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Costs
 
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
 
Gross Value at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Property
Type
 
2016
Encumbrance
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Total
Assets (2)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date of
Construction
 
Life on
Which
Depreciation
is
Calculated
Stratford - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
2,034

 
—

 
(148
)
 
—

 
1,886

 
—

 
1,886

 
—

 
N/A
 
 N/A
Windsor at MetroCenter
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
2,060

 
8,230

 
2,060

 
8,230

 
10,290

 
2,867

 
2002
 
 5-40 yrs.
The 1800 Eller Drive Building
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
9,851

 
—

 
3,585

 
—

 
13,436

 
13,436

 
7,740

 
1983
 
 5-40 yrs.
Seaside Plaza
 
Office
 
 
 
3,893

 
29,541

 
—

 
4,972

 
3,893

 
34,513

 
38,406

 
4,512

 
1982
 
 5-40 yrs.
Capital Plaza Two
 
Office
 
 
 
4,346

 
43,394

 
—

 
3,695

 
4,346

 
47,089

 
51,435

 
5,268

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
Capital Plaza One
 
Office
 
 
 
3,482

 
27,321

 
—

 
3,184

 
3,482

 
30,505

 
33,987

 
3,824

 
1975
 
 5-40 yrs.
Landmark Center Two
 
Office
 
 
 
4,743

 
22,031

 
—

 
7,108

 
4,743

 
29,139

 
33,882

 
3,884

 
1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
Landmark Center One
 
Office
 
 
 
6,207

 
22,655

 
—

 
7,516

 
6,207

 
30,171

 
36,378

 
3,470

 
1983
 
 5-40 yrs.
Lincoln Plaza
 
Office
 
 
 
3,490

 
56,079

 
—

 
3,170

 
3,490

 
59,249

 
62,739

 
4,112

 
2000
 
 5-40 yrs.
Eola
 
Office
 
19,066
 
3,758

 
11,160

 
—

 
1,786

 
3,758

 
12,946

 
16,704

 
931

 
1969
 
 5-40 yrs.
Greensboro, NC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6348 Burnt Poplar
 
Industrial
 
 
 
724

 
2,900

 
—

 
336

 
724

 
3,236

 
3,960

 
1,701

 
1990
 
 5-40 yrs.
6350 Burnt Poplar
 
Industrial
 
 
 
341

 
1,374

 
—

 
781

 
341

 
2,155

 
2,496

 
878

 
1992
 
 5-40 yrs.
420 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Office
 
 
 
379

 
1,516

 
—

 
936

 
379

 
2,452

 
2,831

 
1,091

 
1990
 
 5-40 yrs.
418 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Office
 
 
 
462

 
1,849

 
—

 
590

 
462

 
2,439

 
2,901

 
1,300

 
1986
 
 5-40 yrs.
416 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Office
 
 
 
322

 
1,293

 
—

 
584

 
322

 
1,877

 
2,199

 
877

 
1986
 
 5-40 yrs.
7031 Albert Pick Road
 
Office
 
 
 
510

 
2,921

 
—

 
2,292

 
510

 
5,213

 
5,723

 
2,613

 
1986
 
 5-40 yrs.
7029 Albert Pick Road
 
Office
 
 
 
739

 
3,237

 
—

 
1,851

 
739

 
5,088

 
5,827

 
2,684

 
1988
 
 5-40 yrs.
7025 Albert Pick Road
 
Office
 
 
 
2,393

 
9,576

 
—

 
5,583

 
2,393

 
15,159

 
17,552

 
7,283

 
1990
 
 5-40 yrs.
7027 Albert Pick Road
 
Office
 
 
 
850

 
—

 
699

 
5,200

 
1,549

 
5,200

 
6,749

 
1,978

 
1997
 
 5-40 yrs.
7009 Albert Pick Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
224

 
1,068

 
—

 
262

 
224

 
1,330

 
1,554

 
663

 
1990
 
 5-40 yrs.
426 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Office
 
 
 
465

 
—

 
380

 
1,254

 
845

 
1,254

 
2,099

 
585

 
1996
 
 5-40 yrs.
422 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
145

 
1,081

 
—

 
379

 
145

 
1,460

 
1,605

 
797

 
1990
 
 5-40 yrs.
406 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Office
 
 
 
265

 
—

 
270

 
911

 
535

 
911

 
1,446

 
517

 
1996
 
 5-40 yrs.
7021 Albert Pick Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
237

 
1,103

 
—

 
306

 
237

 
1,409

 
1,646

 
753

 
1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
7019 Albert Pick Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
192

 
946

 
—

 
375

 
192

 
1,321

 
1,513

 
636

 
1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
7015 Albert Pick Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
305

 
1,219

 
—

 
262

 
305

 
1,481

 
1,786

 
787

 
1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
7017 Albert Pick Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
225

 
928

 
—

 
424

 
225

 
1,352

 
1,577

 
634

 
1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
7011 Albert Pick Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
171

 
777

 
—

 
363

 
171

 
1,140

 
1,311

 
574

 
1990
 
 5-40 yrs.
424 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Office
 
 
 
271

 
—

 
239

 
833

 
510

 
833

 
1,343

 
367

 
1997
 
 5-40 yrs.
410 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
356

 
1,613

 
—

 
778

 
356

 
2,391

 
2,747

 
1,193

 
1985
 
 5-40 yrs.

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SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Costs
 
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
 
Gross Value at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Property
Type
 
2016
Encumbrance
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Total
Assets (2)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date of
Construction
 
Life on
Which
Depreciation
is
Calculated
412 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
374

 
1,523

 
—

 
581

 
374

 
2,104

 
2,478

 
1,085

 
1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
408 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
341

 
1,486

 
—

 
758

 
341

 
2,244

 
2,585

 
1,233

 
1986
 
 5-40 yrs.
414 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
659

 
2,676

 
—

 
1,034

 
659

 
3,710

 
4,369

 
1,985

 
1988
 
 5-40 yrs.
237 Burgess Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
860

 
2,919

 
—

 
1,080

 
860

 
3,999

 
4,859

 
1,923

 
1986
 
 5-40 yrs.
235 Burgess Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
1,302

 
4,392

 
—

 
1,556

 
1,302

 
5,948

 
7,250

 
2,901

 
1987
 
 5-40 yrs.
241 Burgess Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
450

 
1,517

 
—

 
1,265

 
450

 
2,782

 
3,232

 
1,447

 
1988
 
 5-40 yrs.
243 Burgess Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
452

 
1,514

 
—

 
317

 
452

 
1,831

 
2,283

 
950

 
1988
 
 5-40 yrs.
496 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
546

 
—

 
—

 
3,033

 
546

 
3,033

 
3,579

 
1,477

 
1998
 
 5-40 yrs.
494 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
749

 
—

 
—

 
3,050

 
749

 
3,050

 
3,799

 
1,142

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
486 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
603

 
—

 
—

 
3,097

 
603

 
3,097

 
3,700

 
1,054

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
488 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
499

 
—

 
—

 
2,238

 
499

 
2,238

 
2,737

 
885

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
490 Gallimore Dairy Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
1,733

 
—

 
—

 
6,297

 
1,733

 
6,297

 
8,030

 
3,578

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
Brigham Road - Land
 
Industrial
 
 
 
7,059

 
—

 
(4,610
)
 
—

 
2,449

 
—

 
2,449

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
651 Brigham Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
453

 
—

 
360

 
2,981

 
813

 
2,981

 
3,794

 
1,212

 
2002
 
 5-40 yrs.
657 Brigham Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
2,733

 
—

 
881

 
10,634

 
3,614

 
10,634

 
14,248

 
2,725

 
2006
 
 5-40 yrs.
653 Brigham Road
 
Industrial
 
 
 
814

 
—

 
—

 
3,587

 
814

 
3,587

 
4,401

 
813

 
2007
 
 5-40 yrs.
1501 Highwoods Boulevard
 
Office
 
 
 
1,476

 
—

 
—

 
7,909

 
1,476

 
7,909

 
9,385

 
2,922

 
2001
 
 5-40 yrs.
Jefferson Pilot - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
11,759

 
—

 
(4,311
)
 
—

 
7,448

 
—

 
7,448

 
—

 
N/A
 
 N/A
4200 Tudor Lane
 
Industrial
 
 
 
515

 
—

 
383

 
2,820

 
898

 
2,820

 
3,718

 
1,194

 
1996
 
 5-40 yrs.
4224 Tudor Lane
 
Industrial
 
 
 
435

 
—

 
288

 
2,428

 
723

 
2,428

 
3,151

 
937

 
1996
 
 5-40 yrs.
7023 Albert Pick Road
 
Office
 
 
 
834

 
3,459

 
—

 
1,046

 
834

 
4,505

 
5,339

 
2,294

 
1989
 
 5-40 yrs.
370 Knollwood Street
 
Office
 
 
 
1,826

 
7,495

 
—

 
3,856

 
1,826

 
11,351

 
13,177

 
5,531

 
1994
 
 5-40 yrs.
380 Knollwood Street
 
Office
 
 
 
2,989

 
12,029

 
—

 
4,551

 
2,989

 
16,580

 
19,569

 
8,786

 
1990
 
 5-40 yrs.
Church St Medical Center I
 
Office
 
 
 
2,734

 
9,129

 
—

 
372

 
2,734

 
9,501

 
12,235

 
1,201

 
2003
 
 5-40 yrs.
Church St Medical Center II
 
Office
 
 
 
2,376

 
5,451

 
—

 
174

 
2,376

 
5,625

 
8,001

 
1,177

 
2007
 
 5-40 yrs.
Church St Medical Center III
 
Office
 
 
 
925

 
4,551

 
—

 
119

 
925

 
4,670

 
5,595

 
837

 
2008
 
 5-40 yrs.
628 Green Valley Road
 
Office
 
 
 
2,906

 
12,141

 
—

 
910

 
2,906

 
13,051

 
15,957

 
1,497

 
1998
 
 5-40 yrs.
701 Green Valley Road
 
Office
 
 
 
3,787

 
7,719

 
—

 
1,028

 
3,787

 
8,747

 
12,534

 
1,279

 
1996
 
 5-40 yrs.
661 Brigham Road
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
890
 
5,512
 
890

 
5,512

 
6,402

 
104

 
2016
 
 5-40 yrs.
Pittsburgh, PA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One PPG Place
 
Office
 
(1)
 
9,819

 
107,643

 
—

 
41,066

 
9,819

 
148,709

 
158,528

 
26,724

 
1983-1985
 
 5-40 yrs.

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Costs
 
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
 
Gross Value at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Property
Type
 
2016
Encumbrance
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Total
Assets (2)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date of
Construction
 
Life on
Which
Depreciation
is
Calculated
Two PPG Place
 
Office
 
(1)
 
2,302

 
10,978

 
—

 
6,731

 
2,302

 
17,709

 
20,011

 
2,240

 
1983-1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
Three PPG Place
 
Office
 
(1)
 
501

 
2,923

 
—

 
4,000

 
501

 
6,923

 
7,424

 
1,173

 
1983-1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
Four PPG Place
 
Office
 
(1)
 
620

 
3,239

 
—

 
1,778

 
620

 
5,017

 
5,637

 
932

 
1983-1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
Five PPG Place
 
Office
 
(1)
 
803

 
4,924

 
—

 
1,779

 
803

 
6,703

 
7,506

 
1,438

 
1983-1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
Six PPG Place
 
Office
 
(1)
 
3,353

 
25,602

 
—

 
7,249

 
3,353

 
32,851

 
36,204

 
4,860

 
1983-1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
EQT Plaza
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
83,812

 
16,457

 
12,124

 
16,457

 
95,936

 
112,393

 
14,846

 
1987
 
 5-40 yrs.
Raleigh, NC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3600 Glenwood Avenue
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
10,994

 
—

 
4,550

 
—

 
15,544

 
15,544

 
7,729

 
1986
 
 5-40 yrs.
3737 Glenwood Avenue
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
318

 
16,434

 
318

 
16,434

 
16,752

 
6,545

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
4800 North Park
 
Office
 
 
 
2,678

 
17,630

 
—

 
7,556

 
2,678

 
25,186

 
27,864

 
15,215

 
1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
5000 North Park
 
Office
 
 
 
1,010

 
4,612

 
(49
)
 
3,214

 
961

 
7,826

 
8,787

 
4,528

 
1980
 
 5-40 yrs.
801 Raleigh Corporate Center
 
Office
 
 
 
828

 
—

 
272

 
10,748

 
1,100

 
10,748

 
11,848

 
3,511

 
2002
 
 5-40 yrs.
Blue Ridge I
 
Office
 
 
 
722

 
4,606

 
—

 
1,780

 
722

 
6,386

 
7,108

 
3,379

 
1982
 
 5-40 yrs.
Blue Ridge II
 
Office
 
 
 
462

 
1,410

 
—

 
774

 
462

 
2,184

 
2,646

 
1,439

 
1988
 
 5-40 yrs.
Cape Fear
 
Office
 
 
 
131

 
1,630

 
(2
)
 
1,159

 
129

 
2,789

 
2,918

 
2,327

 
1979
 
 5-40 yrs.
Catawba
 
Office
 
 
 
125

 
1,635

 
(2
)
 
2,370

 
123

 
4,005

 
4,128

 
3,630

 
1980
 
 5-40 yrs.
CentreGreen One
 
Office
 
 
 
1,529

 
—

 
(391
)
 
10,559

 
1,138

 
10,559

 
11,697

 
4,583

 
2000
 
 5-40 yrs.
CentreGreen Two
 
Office
 
 
 
1,653

 
—

 
(389
)
 
10,192

 
1,264

 
10,192

 
11,456

 
3,529

 
2001
 
 5-40 yrs.
CentreGreen Four
 
Office
 
 
 
1,779

 
—

 
(397
)
 
13,685

 
1,382

 
13,685

 
15,067

 
3,323

 
2002
 
 5-40 yrs.
CentreGreen Five
 
Office
 
 
 
1,280

 
—

 
55

 
12,798

 
1,335

 
12,798

 
14,133

 
4,091

 
2008
 
 5-40 yrs.
Cottonwood
 
Office
 
 
 
609

 
3,244

 
—

 
589

 
609

 
3,833

 
4,442

 
2,177

 
1983
 
 5-40 yrs.
Dogwood
 
Office
 
 
 
766

 
2,769

 
—

 
538

 
766

 
3,307

 
4,073

 
1,918

 
1983
 
 5-40 yrs.
GlenLake - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
13,003

 
—

 
(8,359
)
 
114

 
4,644

 
114

 
4,758

 
45

 
N/A
 
5-40 yrs.
GlenLake One
 
Office
 
 
 
924

 
—

 
1,324

 
21,097

 
2,248

 
21,097

 
23,345

 
7,358

 
2002
 
 5-40 yrs.
GlenLake Four
 
Office
 
 
 
1,659

 
—

 
493

 
21,790

 
2,152

 
21,790

 
23,942

 
7,571

 
2006
 
 5-40 yrs.
GlenLake Six
 
Office
 
 
 
941

 
—

 
(365
)
 
22,573

 
576

 
22,573

 
23,149

 
6,594

 
2008
 
 5-40 yrs.
701 Raleigh Corporate Center
 
Office
 
 
 
1,304

 
—

 
540

 
16,121

 
1,844

 
16,121

 
17,965

 
7,906

 
1996
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Centre
 
Office
 
 
 
531

 
—

 
(267
)
 
7,658

 
264

 
7,658

 
7,922

 
3,427

 
1998
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Office Center North - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
357

 
49

 
—

 
—

 
357

 
49

 
406

 
36

 
N/A
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Tower One
 
Office
 
 
 
203

 
16,744

 
—

 
6,276

 
203

 
23,020

 
23,223

 
12,622

 
1991
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Tower Two
 
Office
 
 
 
365

 
—

 
503

 
21,269

 
868

 
21,269

 
22,137

 
8,646

 
2001
 
 5-40 yrs.

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Costs
 
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
 
Gross Value at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Property
Type
 
2016
Encumbrance
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Total
Assets (2)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date of
Construction
 
Life on
Which
Depreciation
is
Calculated
Inveresk Parcel 2 - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
657

 
—

 
38

 
103

 
695

 
103

 
798

 
3

 
N/A
 
N/A
Lake Boone Medical Center
 
Office
 
 
 
1,450

 
6,311

 
—

 
262

 
1,450

 
6,573

 
8,023

 
1,090

 
1998
 
5-40 yrs.
4620 Creekstone Drive
 
Office
 
 
 
149

 
—

 
107

 
3,085

 
256

 
3,085

 
3,341

 
1,211

 
2001
 
 5-40 yrs.
4825 Creekstone Drive
 
Office
 
 
 
398

 
—

 
293

 
11,150

 
691

 
11,150

 
11,841

 
4,486

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
Pamlico
 
Office
 
 
 
289

 
—

 
—

 
10,448

 
289

 
10,448

 
10,737

 
7,307

 
1980
 
 5-40 yrs.
ParkWest One
 
Office
 
 
 
242

 
—

 
—

 
3,303

 
242

 
3,303

 
3,545

 
1,251

 
2001
 
 5-40 yrs.
ParkWest Two
 
Office
 
 
 
356

 
—

 
—

 
3,580

 
356

 
3,580

 
3,936

 
1,356

 
2001
 
 5-40 yrs.
Progress Center Renovation
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
362

 
—

 
362

 
362

 
325

 
2003
 
 5-40 yrs.
Raleigh Corp Center Lot D
 
Office
 
 
 
1,211

 
—

 
8

 
—

 
1,219

 
—

 
1,219

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
PNC Plaza
 
Office
 

 
1,206

 
—

 
—

 
71,819

 
1,206

 
71,819

 
73,025

 
19,322

 
2008
 
5-40 yrs.
Rexwoods Center I
 
Office
 
 
 
878

 
3,730

 
—

 
1,594

 
878

 
5,324

 
6,202

 
3,246

 
1990
 
5-40 yrs.
Rexwoods Center II
 
Office
 
 
 
362

 
1,818

 
—

 
1,362

 
362

 
3,180

 
3,542

 
1,456

 
1993
 
5-40 yrs.
Rexwoods Center III
 
Office
 
 
 
919

 
2,816

 
—

 
1,503

 
919

 
4,319

 
5,238

 
2,249

 
1992
 
5-40 yrs.
Rexwoods Center IV
 
Office
 
 
 
586

 
—

 
—

 
4,509

 
586

 
4,509

 
5,095

 
2,252

 
1995
 
5-40 yrs.
Rexwoods Center V
 
Office
 
 
 
1,301

 
—

 
184

 
6,242

 
1,485

 
6,242

 
7,727

 
2,706

 
1998
 
5-40 yrs.
Riverbirch
 
Office
 
 
 
469

 
4,038

 
23

 
5,225

 
492

 
9,263

 
9,755

 
1,777

 
1987
 
5-40 yrs.
Situs I
 
Office
 
 
 
692

 
4,646

 
178

 
126

 
870

 
4,772

 
5,642

 
1,826

 
1996
 
5-40 yrs.
Situs II
 
Office
 
 
 
718

 
6,254

 
181

 
(1,061
)
 
899

 
5,193

 
6,092

 
2,394

 
1998
 
5-40 yrs.
Situs III
 
Office
 
 
 
440

 
4,078

 
119

 
(1,135
)
 
559

 
2,943

 
3,502

 
1,087

 
2000
 
5-40 yrs.
Six Forks Center I
 
Office
 
 
 
666

 
2,665

 
—

 
1,885

 
666

 
4,550

 
5,216

 
2,483

 
1982
 
5-40 yrs.
Six Forks Center II
 
Office
 
 
 
1,086

 
4,533

 
—

 
2,351

 
1,086

 
6,884

 
7,970

 
3,735

 
1983
 
5-40 yrs.
Six Forks Center III
 
Office
 
 
 
862

 
4,411

 
—

 
3,181

 
862

 
7,592

 
8,454

 
4,073

 
1987
 
5-40 yrs.
Smoketree Tower
 
Office
 
 
 
2,353

 
11,743

 
—

 
6,182

 
2,353

 
17,925

 
20,278

 
9,033

 
1984
 
5-40 yrs.
4601 Creekstone Drive
 
Office
 
 
 
255

 
—

 
217

 
5,914

 
472

 
5,914

 
6,386

 
2,720

 
1997
 
5-40 yrs.
Weston - Land
 
Other
 
 
 
22,771

 
—

 
(14,992
)
 
—

 
7,779

 
—

 
7,779

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
4625 Creekstone Drive
 
Office
 
 
 
458

 
—

 
268

 
6,181

 
726

 
6,181

 
6,907

 
2,913

 
1995
 
5-40 yrs.
11000 Weston Parkway
 
Office
 
 
 
2,651

 
18,850

 
—

 
1,318

 
2,651

 
20,168

 
22,819

 
3,711

 
1998
 
5-40 yrs.
GlenLake Five
 
Office
 
 
 
2,263

 
30,264

 
—

 
2,770

 
2,263

 
33,034

 
35,297

 
2,383

 
2014
 
5-40 yrs.
11800 Weston Parkway
 
Office
 
 
 
826

 
13,188

 
—

 
2

 
826

 
13,190

 
14,016

 
810

 
2014
 
5-40 yrs.
CentreGreen Café
 
Office
 
 
 
41

 
3,509

 
—

 
—

 
41

 
3,509

 
3,550

 
184

 
2014
 
5-40 yrs.
CentreGreen Fitness Center
 
Office
 
 
 
27

 
2,322

 
—

 
—

 
27

 
2,322

 
2,349

 
122

 
2014
 
5-40 yrs.

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Costs
 
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
 
Gross Value at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Property
Type
 
2016
Encumbrance
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Total
Assets (2)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date of
Construction
 
Life on
Which
Depreciation
is
Calculated
One City Plaza
 
Office
 
 
 
11,288

 
68,375

 
—

 
17,563

 
11,288

 
85,938

 
97,226

 
6,266

 
1986
 
5-40 yrs.
Weston Lakefront I
 
Office
 
 
 
8,522

 
42,267

 
—

 
160

 
8,522

 
42,427

 
50,949

 
2,545

 
2015
 
5-40 yrs.
Weston Lakefront II
 
Office
 
 
 
8,522

 
45,870

 
—

 
142

 
8,522

 
46,012

 
54,534

 
2,499

 
2015
 
5-40 yrs.
Edison - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
5,984
 
—
 
5,984

 
—

 
5,984

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
Charter Square
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
7,267
 
65,881
 
7,267

 
65,881

 
73,148

 
519

 
2015
 
5-40 yrs.
Other Property
 
Other
 
 
 
27,260

 
20,868

 
(24,642
)
 
4,465

 
2,618

 
25,333

 
27,951

 
12,747

 
N/A
 
N/A
Richmond, VA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4900 Cox Road
 
Office
 
 
 
1,324

 
5,311

 
15

 
2,731

 
1,339

 
8,042

 
9,381

 
4,246

 
1991
 
 5-40 yrs.
Colonnade Building
 
Office
 
 
 
1,364

 
6,105

 
—

 
1,791

 
1,364

 
7,896

 
9,260

 
2,710

 
2003
 
 5-40 yrs.
Dominion Place - Pitts Parcel - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
1,101

 
—

 
(665
)
 
—

 
436

 
—

 
436

 
—

 
N/A
 
 N/A
Markel 4521
 
Office
 
 
 
1,581

 
13,299

 
168

 
(1,251
)
 
1,749

 
12,048

 
13,797

 
4,884

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex
 
Office
 
 
 
1,086

 
4,345

 
10

 
1,558

 
1,096

 
5,903

 
6,999

 
3,166

 
1986
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Commons
 
Office
 
 
 
521

 
—

 
458

 
3,938

 
979

 
3,938

 
4,917

 
1,744

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods One
 
Office
 
 
 
1,688

 
—

 
22

 
12,380

 
1,710

 
12,380

 
14,090

 
5,555

 
1996
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Two
 
Office
 
 
 
786

 
—

 
226

 
6,146

 
1,012

 
6,146

 
7,158

 
3,158

 
1997
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Five
 
Office
 
 
 
783

 
—

 
11

 
6,227

 
794

 
6,227

 
7,021

 
2,506

 
1998
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Plaza
 
Office
 
 
 
909

 
—

 
187

 
6,077

 
1,096

 
6,077

 
7,173

 
2,728

 
2000
 
 5-40 yrs.
Innslake Center
 
Office
 
 
 
845

 
—

 
195

 
6,659

 
1,040

 
6,659

 
7,699

 
2,515

 
2001
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Centre
 
Office
 
 
 
1,205

 
4,825

 
—

 
1,202

 
1,205

 
6,027

 
7,232

 
3,084

 
1990
 
 5-40 yrs.
Markel 4501
 
Office
 
 
 
1,300

 
13,259

 
213

 
(3,887
)
 
1,513

 
9,372

 
10,885

 
3,075

 
1998
 
 5-40 yrs.
Markel 4600
 
Office
 
 
 
1,700

 
17,081

 
169

 
(3,991
)
 
1,869

 
13,090

 
14,959

 
3,916

 
1989
 
 5-40 yrs.
North Park
 
Office
 
 
 
2,163

 
8,659

 
6

 
2,512

 
2,169

 
11,171

 
13,340

 
5,566

 
1989
 
 5-40 yrs.
North Shore Commons I
 
Office
 
 
 
951

 
—

 
17

 
12,187

 
968

 
12,187

 
13,155

 
4,533

 
2002
 
 5-40 yrs.
North Shore Commons II
 
Office
 
 
 
2,067

 
—

 
(89
)
 
10,830

 
1,978

 
10,830

 
12,808

 
2,422

 
2007
 
 5-40 yrs.
North Shore Commons C - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
1,497

 
—

 
15

 
—

 
1,512

 
—

 
1,512

 
—

 
N/A
 
 N/A
North Shore Commons D - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
1,261

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,261

 
—

 
1,261

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
Nuckols Corner Land
 
Office
 
 
 
1,259

 
—

 
203

 
—

 
1,462

 
—

 
1,462

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
One Shockoe Plaza
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
356

 
16,416

 
356

 
16,416

 
16,772

 
8,378

 
1996
 
 5-40 yrs.
Pavilion Land
 
Office
 
 
 
181

 
46

 
20

 
(46
)
 
201

 
—

 
201

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
Lake Brook Commons
 
Office
 
 
 
1,600

 
8,864

 
21

 
2,203

 
1,621

 
11,067

 
12,688

 
3,403

 
1996
 
 5-40 yrs.
Sadler & Cox Land
 
Office
 
 
 
1,535

 
—

 
343

 
—

 
1,878

 
—

 
1,878

 
—

 
N/A
 
 N/A

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HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Costs
 
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
 
Gross Value at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Property
Type
 
2016
Encumbrance
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Total
Assets (2)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date of
Construction
 
Life on
Which
Depreciation
is
Calculated
4840 Cox Road
 
Office
 
 
 
1,918

 
—

 
358

 
13,566

 
2,276

 
13,566

 
15,842

 
6,249

 
2005
 
 5-40 yrs.
Stony Point F Land
 
Office
 
 
 
1,841

 
—

 
(774
)
 
—

 
1,067

 
—

 
1,067

 
—

 
N/A
 
 N/A
Stony Point I
 
Office
 
 
 
1,384

 
11,630

 
(267
)
 
3,916

 
1,117

 
15,546

 
16,663

 
7,032

 
1990
 
 5-40 yrs.
Stony Point II
 
Office
 
 
 
1,240

 
—

 
103

 
12,601

 
1,343

 
12,601

 
13,944

 
5,338

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
Stony Point III
 
Office
 
 
 
995

 
—

 
—

 
10,226

 
995

 
10,226

 
11,221

 
3,749

 
2002
 
 5-40 yrs.
Stony Point IV
 
Office
 
 
 
955

 
—

 
—

 
11,129

 
955

 
11,129

 
12,084

 
2,897

 
2006
 
 5-40 yrs.
Virginia Mutual
 
Office
 
 
 
1,301

 
6,036

 
15

 
1,479

 
1,316

 
7,515

 
8,831

 
2,938

 
1996
 
 5-40 yrs.
Waterfront Plaza
 
Office
 
 
 
585

 
2,347

 
8

 
752

 
593

 
3,099

 
3,692

 
1,664

 
1988
 
 5-40 yrs.
Innsbrook Center
 
Office
 
 
 
914

 
8,249

 
—

 
520

 
914

 
8,769

 
9,683

 
2,923

 
1987
 
 5-40 yrs.
Tampa, FL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

4200 Cypress
 
Office
 
 
 
2,673

 
16,470

 
—

 
3,231

 
2,673

 
19,701

 
22,374

 
3,957

 
1989
 
5-40 yrs.
Bayshore Place
 
Office
 
 
 
2,276

 
11,817

 
—

 
1,804

 
2,276

 
13,621

 
15,897

 
6,951

 
1990
 
 5-40 yrs.
General Services Administration Building
 
Office
 
 
 
4,054

 
—

 
406

 
27,691

 
4,460

 
27,691

 
32,151

 
9,964

 
2005
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Preserve Building I
 
Office
 
 
 
991

 
—

 
—

 
22,037

 
991

 
22,037

 
23,028

 
9,244

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Preserve Building V
 
Office
 
 
 
881

 
—

 
—

 
25,383

 
881

 
25,383

 
26,264

 
10,798

 
2001
 
 5-40 yrs.
Highwoods Bay Center I
 
Office
 
 
 
3,565

 
—

 
(64
)
 
36,700

 
3,501

 
36,700

 
40,201

 
9,820

 
2007
 
 5-40 yrs.
HIW Bay Center II - Land
 
Office
 
 
 
3,482

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
3,482

 
—

 
3,482

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
Highwoods Preserve Building VII
 
Office
 
 
 
790

 
—

 
—

 
12,498

 
790

 
12,498

 
13,288

 
3,046

 
2007
 
 5-40 yrs.
HIW Preserve VII Garage
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
6,789

 
—

 
6,789

 
6,789

 
1,683

 
2007
 
 5-40 yrs.
Horizon
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
6,257

 
—

 
4,438

 
—

 
10,695

 
10,695

 
5,100

 
1980
 
 5-40 yrs.
LakePointe One
 
Office
 
 
 
2,106

 
89

 
—

 
44,860

 
2,106

 
44,949

 
47,055

 
19,703

 
1986
 
 5-40 yrs.
LakePointe Two
 
Office
 
 
 
2,000

 
15,848

 
672

 
15,271

 
2,672

 
31,119

 
33,791

 
11,438

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
Lakeside
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
7,369

 
—

 
5,425

 
—

 
12,794

 
12,794

 
4,713

 
1978
 
 5-40 yrs.
Lakeside/Parkside Garage
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
5,587

 
—

 
5,587

 
5,587

 
1,493

 
2004
 
 5-40 yrs.
One Harbour Place
 
Office
 
 
 
2,016

 
25,252

 
—

 
10,410

 
2,016

 
35,662

 
37,678

 
12,848

 
1985
 
 5-40 yrs.
Parkside
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
9,407

 
—

 
3,304

 
—

 
12,711

 
12,711

 
6,379

 
1979
 
 5-40 yrs.
Pavilion
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
16,394

 
—

 
4,428

 
—

 
20,822

 
20,822

 
9,661

 
1982
 
 5-40 yrs.
Pavilion Parking Garage
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
5,731

 
—

 
5,731

 
5,731

 
2,436

 
1999
 
 5-40 yrs.
Spectrum
 
Office
 
 
 
1,454

 
14,502

 
—

 
6,921

 
1,454

 
21,423

 
22,877

 
10,477

 
1984
 
 5-40 yrs.
Tower Place
 
Office
 
 
 
3,218

 
19,898

 
—

 
5,179

 
3,218

 
25,077

 
28,295

 
12,086

 
1988
 
 5-40 yrs.
Westshore Square
 
Office
 
 
 
1,126

 
5,186

 
—

 
1,453

 
1,126

 
6,639

 
7,765

 
3,160

 
1976
 
 5-40 yrs.

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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Costs
 
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
 
Gross Value at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Property
Type
 
2016
Encumbrance
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Land
 
Bldg &
Improv
 
Total
Assets (2)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date of
Construction
 
Life on
Which
Depreciation
is
Calculated
Independence Park I
 
Office
 
 
 
2,531

 
4,526

 
—

 
4,894

 
2,531

 
9,420

 
11,951

 
2,774

 
1983
 
 5-40 yrs.
Meridian I
 
Office
 
 
 
1,849

 
22,363

 
—

 
1,609

 
1,849

 
23,972

 
25,821

 
3,055

 
1984
 
 5-40 yrs.
Meridian II
 
Office
 
 
 
1,302

 
19,588

 
—

 
2,384

 
1,302

 
21,972

 
23,274

 
3,058

 
1986
 
 5-40 yrs.
Laser Spine Institute
 
Office
 
 
 
—

 
—

 
6,310
 
44,557
 
6,310

 
44,557

 
50,867

 
1,296

 
2016
 
 5-40 yrs.
Suntrust Financial Centre
 
Office
 
 
 
1,980

 
102,138

 
—

 
5,669

 
1,980

 
107,807

 
109,787

 
4,708

 
1992
 
 5-40 yrs.
Suntrust Financial Land
 
Office
 
 
 
2,225

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2,225

 
—

 
2,225

 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A
 
 
 
 

 
547,314

 
2,600,978

 
4,416

 
1,712,395

 
551,730

 
4,313,373

 
4,865,103

 
1,134,103

 
 
 
 

2016 Encumbrance Notes
(1)
These assets are pledged as collateral for a $109.1 million first mortgage loan.
(2)
The tax basis of aggregate land and buildings and tenant improvements as of December 31, 2016 is $4.5 billion.



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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, in the City of Raleigh, State of North Carolina, on February 7, 2017.
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
 
By: 
 
/s/ Edward J. Fritsch
 
Edward J. Fritsch
 
President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacity and on the dates indicated.

Signature
 
Title
 
Date
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ O. Temple Sloan, Jr.
 
Chairman of the Board of Directors
 
February 7, 2017
O. Temple Sloan, Jr.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Edward J. Fritsch
 
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
 
February 7, 2017
Edward J. Fritsch
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Charles A. Anderson
 
Director
 
February 7, 2017
Charles A. Anderson
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Gene H. Anderson
 
Director
 
February 7, 2017
Gene H. Anderson
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Carlos E. Evans
 
Director
 
February 7, 2017
Carlos E. Evans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ David J. Hartzell
 
Director
 
February 7, 2017
David J. Hartzell
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Sherry A. Kellett
 
Director
 
February 7, 2017
Sherry A. Kellett
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Mark F. Mulhern
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
February 7, 2017
Mark F. Mulhern
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Daniel L. Clemmens
 
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
 
February 7, 2017
Daniel L. Clemmens
 
 
 
 


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, in the City of Raleigh, State of North Carolina, on February 7, 2017.

Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership
 
By:
Highwoods Properties, Inc., its sole general partner
By: 
 
/s/ Edward J. Fritsch
 
Edward J. Fritsch
 
President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacity and on the dates indicated.

Signature
 
Title
 
Date
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ O. Temple Sloan, Jr.
 
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Partner
 
February 7, 2017
O. Temple Sloan, Jr.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Edward J. Fritsch
 
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the General Partner
 
February 7, 2017
Edward J. Fritsch
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Charles A. Anderson
 
Director of the General Partner
 
February 7, 2017
Charles A. Anderson
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Gene H. Anderson
 
Director of the General Partner
 
February 7, 2017
Gene H. Anderson
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Carlos E. Evans
 
Director of the General Partner
 
February 7, 2017
Carlos E. Evans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ David J. Hartzell
 
Director of the General Partner
 
February 7, 2017
David J. Hartzell
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Sherry A. Kellett
 
Director of the General Partner
 
February 7, 2017
Sherry A. Kellett
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Mark F. Mulhern
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the General Partner
 
February 7, 2017
Mark F. Mulhern
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Daniel L. Clemmens
 
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the General Partner
 
February 7, 2017
Daniel L. Clemmens
 
 
 
 

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