KBS Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2020 June (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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(Mark One)
☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020
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☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 000-53649
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KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Maryland | 26-0658752 | ||||||||||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||||||||||
800 Newport Center Drive, Suite 700 | |||||||||||
Newport Beach, | California | 92660 | |||||||||
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(949) 417-6500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered | |||||||
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Trading Symbol(s)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No ¨
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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As of August 10, 2020, there were 184,710,255 outstanding shares of common stock of the registrant.
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
FORM 10-Q
June 30, 2020
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KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
(Liquidation Basis)
(unaudited, in thousands)
June 30, 2020 | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Real estate | $ | 806,253 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 76,713 | |||||||
Restricted cash | 152 | |||||||
Rents and other receivables | 751 | |||||||
Other assets, net | 786 | |||||||
Total assets | $ | 884,655 | ||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Liabilities for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation | $ | 122,337 | ||||||
Notes payable | 240,520 | |||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 6,032 | |||||||
Due to affiliate | 41 | |||||||
Liabilities for estimated closing costs and disposition fees | 18,816 | |||||||
Other liabilities | 2,834 | |||||||
Total liabilities | 390,580 | |||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) | ||||||||
Net assets in liquidation | $ | 494,075 |
See accompanying condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As of December 31, 2019
(Going Concern Basis)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Assets | ||||||||
Real estate: | ||||||||
Land | $ | 118,955 | ||||||
Buildings and improvements | 590,950 | |||||||
Tenant origination and absorption costs | 28,025 | |||||||
Total real estate held for investment, cost | 737,930 | |||||||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (141,323) | |||||||
Total real estate held for investment, net | 596,607 | |||||||
Real estate held for sale, net | 270,124 | |||||||
Total real estate, net | 866,731 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 31,674 | |||||||
Restricted cash | 15,208 | |||||||
Rents and other receivables, net | 82,470 | |||||||
Above-market leases, net | 150 | |||||||
Assets related to real estate held for sale | 39,975 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 22,841 | |||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,059,049 | ||||||
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
Notes payable: | ||||||||
Notes payable, net | $ | 300,780 | ||||||
Notes payable related to real estate held for sale, net | 115,827 | |||||||
Total notes payable, net | 416,607 | |||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 68,539 | |||||||
Due to affiliate | 59 | |||||||
Below-market leases, net | 164 | |||||||
Liabilities related to real estate held for sale | 10,012 | |||||||
Other liabilities | 16,445 | |||||||
Total liabilities | 511,826 | |||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) | ||||||||
Redeemable common stock | 10,000 | |||||||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding | — | |||||||
Common stock, $.01 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 185,302,037 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 | 1,853 | |||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,662,555 | |||||||
Cumulative distributions in excess of net income | (1,127,185) | |||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 537,223 | |||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 1,059,049 |
See accompanying condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the Period from February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020
(Liquidation Basis)
(unaudited, in thousands)
Net assets in liquidation, beginning of period | $ | 704,404 | ||||||
Changes in net assets in liquidation | ||||||||
Change in liquidation value of real estate properties after closing costs/disposition fees | (70,785) | |||||||
Change in estimated cash flow during liquidation | 4,168 | |||||||
Change in estimated capital expenditures | (3,476) | |||||||
Redemptions | (1,223) | |||||||
Other changes, net | (136) | |||||||
Net decrease in liquidation value | (71,452) | |||||||
Liquidating distribution to stockholders | (138,877) | |||||||
Changes in net assets in liquidation | (210,329) | |||||||
Net assets in liquidation, end of period | $ | 494,075 |
See accompanying condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Going Concern Basis)
(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Month Ended January 31 | Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rental income | $ | 8,107 | $ | 25,792 | $ | 53,676 | ||||||||||||||
Other operating income | 483 | 1,882 | 3,879 | |||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | 8,590 | 27,674 | 57,555 | |||||||||||||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating, maintenance, and management | 2,233 | 8,574 | 17,876 | |||||||||||||||||
Real estate taxes and insurance | 1,336 | 4,582 | 9,665 | |||||||||||||||||
Asset management fees to affiliate | 751 | 2,581 | 5,238 | |||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 422 | 1,189 | 2,862 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,586 | 10,218 | 22,003 | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 1,159 | 4,363 | 8,844 | |||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | 8,487 | 31,507 | 66,488 | |||||||||||||||||
Other income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other interest income | 93 | 163 | 363 | |||||||||||||||||
Loss from extinguishment of debt | (87) | (306) | (306) | |||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of real estate, net | 1,935 | 30,754 | 30,754 | |||||||||||||||||
Total other income | 1,941 | 30,611 | 30,811 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 2,044 | $ | 26,778 | $ | 21,878 | ||||||||||||||
Net income per common share, basic and diluted | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.12 | ||||||||||||||
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 185,299,655 | 186,052,556 | 186,213,813 |
See accompanying condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Month Ended January 31, 2020 and the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Cumulative Distributions and Net Income (Loss) | Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2019 | 185,302,037 | $ | 1,853 | $ | 1,662,555 | $ | (1,127,185) | $ | 537,223 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | 2,044 | 2,044 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redemptions of common stock | (73,817) | (1) | (279) | — | (280) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transfers from redeemable common stock | — | — | 280 | — | 280 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, January 31, 2020 | 185,228,220 | $ | 1,852 | $ | 1,662,556 | $ | (1,125,141) | $ | 539,267 |
Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Cumulative Distributions and Net Income (Loss) | Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2019 | 186,188,796 | $ | 1,862 | $ | 1,667,900 | $ | (1,024,720) | $ | 645,042 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | 26,778 | 26,778 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redemptions of common stock | (317,773) | (3) | (1,537) | — | (1,540) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transfers from redeemable common stock | — | — | 1,540 | — | 1,540 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions declared | — | — | — | (95,187) | (95,187) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2019 | 185,871,023 | $ | 1,859 | $ | 1,667,903 | $ | (1,093,129) | $ | 576,633 |
Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Cumulative Distributions and Net Income (Loss) | Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | 186,464,794 | $ | 1,865 | $ | 1,667,897 | $ | (1,008,288) | $ | 661,474 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | 21,878 | 21,878 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redemptions of common stock | (593,771) | (6) | (2,901) | — | (2,907) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transfers from redeemable common stock | — | — | 2,907 | — | 2,907 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions declared | — | — | — | (106,719) | (106,719) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2019 | 185,871,023 | $ | 1,859 | $ | 1,667,903 | $ | (1,093,129) | $ | 576,633 |
See accompanying condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Going Concern Basis)
(unaudited, in thousands)
Month Ended January 31 | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | ||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 2,044 | $ | 21,878 | ||||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,586 | 22,003 | ||||||||||||
Deferred rent | (638) | 3,173 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of above- and below-market leases, net | (3) | (56) | ||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 115 | 790 | ||||||||||||
Loss from extinguishment of debt | 87 | 306 | ||||||||||||
Gain on sale of real estate, net | (1,935) | (30,754) | ||||||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
Rents and other receivables | (515) | 3,673 | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (1,995) | (4,465) | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (894) | (2,668) | ||||||||||||
Due to affiliate | 32 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Other liabilities | (6,264) | (1,403) | ||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (7,380) | 12,479 | ||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of real estate | 302,028 | 130,285 | ||||||||||||
Improvements to real estate | (2,684) | (18,848) | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by investing activities | 299,344 | 111,437 | ||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from note payable | — | 39,000 | ||||||||||||
Principal payments on notes payable | (176,687) | (71,336) | ||||||||||||
Payments of deferred financing costs | — | (625) | ||||||||||||
Payments to redeem common stock | (280) | (2,907) | ||||||||||||
Distributions paid to common stockholders | — | (106,758) | ||||||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (176,967) | (142,626) | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 114,997 | (18,710) | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 46,882 | 75,687 | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 161,879 | $ | 56,977 | ||||||||||
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: | ||||||||||||||
Interest paid | $ | 1,246 | $ | 8,180 | ||||||||||
Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Transactions: | ||||||||||||||
Accrued improvements to real estate | $ | 6,610 | $ | 8,609 | ||||||||||
Distributions payable | $ | — | $ | 3,835 |
See accompanying condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2020
(unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION
KBS Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc. (the “Company”) was formed on July 12, 2007 as a Maryland corporation that elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) beginning with the taxable year ended December 31, 2008. The Company conducts its business primarily through KBS Limited Partnership II, a Delaware limited partnership formed on August 23, 2007 (the “Operating Partnership”), and its subsidiaries. The Company is the sole general partner of and directly owns a 0.1% partnership interest in the Operating Partnership. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, KBS REIT Holdings II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company formed on August 23, 2007 (“KBS REIT Holdings II”), owns the remaining 99.9% partnership interest in the Operating Partnership and is its sole limited partner.
As of June 30, 2020, the Company owned four office properties and an office campus consisting of three office buildings.
Subject to certain restrictions and limitations, the business of the Company is managed by KBS Capital Advisors LLC (the “Advisor”), an affiliate of the Company, pursuant to an advisory agreement the Company entered into with the Advisor, as amended (the “Advisory Agreement”). The Advisory Agreement is effective through May 21, 2021 and may be renewed for an unlimited number of -year periods upon the mutual consent of the Advisor and the Company. Either party may terminate the Advisory Agreement upon 60 days’ written notice. The Advisor owns 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.
As of June 30, 2020, the Company had 184,814,924 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
On November 13, 2019, in connection with a review of potential strategic alternatives available to the Company, a special committee composed of all of the Company’s independent directors (the “Special Committee”) and the board of directors unanimously approved the sale of all of the Company’s assets and the dissolution of the Company pursuant to the terms of the plan of complete liquidation and dissolution (the “Plan of Liquidation”). The principal purpose of the Plan of Liquidation is to provide liquidity to the Company’s stockholders by selling the Company’s assets, paying its debts and distributing the net proceeds from liquidation to the Company’s stockholders. On March 5, 2020, the Company’s stockholders approved the Plan of Liquidation. The Plan of Liquidation is included as an exhibit to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
COVID-19 Pandemic
One of the most significant risks and uncertainties facing the Company and the real estate industry generally continues to be the effect of the ongoing public health crisis of the novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Company continues to closely monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all aspects of its business and its liquidation, including how the pandemic is affecting its tenants and the Company’s ability to sell its remaining real estate properties at the times and prices it expects. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company did not experience significant disruptions in its operations from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company did decrease its real estate values by $70.8 million due to changes in leasing projections across its portfolio resulting in lower projected cash flow and projected sales prices caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the Company’s tenants have experienced disruptions in their business, some more severely than others. During the second quarter, the Company granted rent relief to two tenants as a result of the pandemic, but as the impact of the pandemic continues to be felt, these tenants or additional tenants may request rent relief in future periods or become unable to pay rent and therefore, the Company is unable to predict the ultimate impact the pandemic will have on its business and implementation of the Plan of Liquidation due to numerous uncertainties. The Company is evaluating each tenant rent relief request on an individual basis, considering a number of factors. Not all tenant requests will ultimately result in modified agreements, nor is the Company forgoing its contractual rights under its lease agreements.
The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company’s operations and those of its tenants and the Company’s implementation of the Plan of Liquidation depends on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact, and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, among others.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2020
(unaudited)
2. PLAN OF LIQUIDATION
The Plan of Liquidation authorizes the Company to undertake an orderly liquidation. In an orderly liquidation, the Company will sell all of its remaining properties, pay all of its known liabilities, provide for the payment of its unknown or contingent liabilities, distribute its remaining cash to its stockholders, wind up its operations and dissolve. The Company is authorized to provide for the payment of any unascertained or contingent liabilities and may do so by purchasing insurance, by establishing a reserve fund or in other ways.
The Plan of Liquidation enables the Company to sell any and all of its assets without further approval of its stockholders and provides that the amounts and timing of liquidating distributions will be determined by the Company’s board of directors or, if a liquidating trust is formed, by the trustees of the liquidating trust, in their discretion. Pursuant to applicable REIT rules, liquidating distributions the Company pays pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation will qualify for the dividends paid deduction, provided that they are paid within 24 months of the March 5, 2020 approval of the plan by the Company’s stockholders. However, if the Company cannot sell its properties and pay its debts within such time period, or if the board of directors and the Special Committee determine that it is otherwise advisable to do so, the Company may transfer and assign its remaining assets to a liquidating trust. Upon such transfer and assignment, the Company’s stockholders would receive beneficial interests in the liquidating trust. The liquidating trust would pay or provide for all of the Company’s liabilities and distribute any remaining net proceeds from liquidation to the holders of beneficial interests in the liquidating trust. If the Company is not able to sell its properties and pay its debt within the 24-month period and the remaining assets are not transferred to a liquidating trust, the distributions made during the 24 months may not qualify for the dividends paid deduction and may increase the Company’s tax liability.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2020
(unaudited)
The Company’s expectations about the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation and the amount of any additional liquidating distributions that the Company pays to its stockholders and when the Company will pay them are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based on certain estimates and assumptions, one or more of which may prove to be incorrect. As a result, the actual amount of any additional liquidating distributions the Company pays to its stockholders may be more or less than the Company estimates and the liquidating distributions may be paid later than the Company predicts. There are many factors that may affect the amount of liquidating distributions the Company will ultimately pay to its stockholders. If the Company underestimates its existing obligations and liabilities or the amount of taxes, transaction fees and expenses relating to the liquidation and dissolution or if unanticipated or contingent liabilities arise, the amount of liquidating distributions ultimately paid to the Company’s stockholders could be less than estimated. Moreover, the liquidation value will fluctuate over time in response to developments related to individual assets in the Company’s portfolio and the management of those assets, in response to the real estate and finance markets, based on the amount of net proceeds received from the disposition of the remaining assets and due to other factors. In particular, the outbreak of COVID-19, together with the resulting measures imposed to help control the spread of the virus, including quarantines, “shelter in place” and “stay at home” orders, travel restrictions, restrictions on businesses and school closures, has had a negative impact on the economy and business activity globally. As of June 30, 2020, tenants in the mining and oil and gas extraction industry represented approximately 16% of the Company’s base rent. Tenants in this sector have been adversely impacted by the reduced demand for oil as a result of the slowdown in economic activity resulting from the pandemic spread of COVID-19 and the collapse in oil prices. Many of the Company’s tenants have suffered reductions in revenue and, depending upon the duration of the various measures imposed to help control the spread of the virus and the corresponding economic slowdown, some of the Company’s tenants have or will seek rent deferrals or become unable to pay their rent. While the Company has considered the impact from COVID-19 in its net assets in liquidation presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Net Assets as of June 30, 2020, the extent to which the Company’s business may be affected by COVID-19 depends on future developments with respect to the continued spread and treatment of the virus, and any long-term impact of this situation, even after an economic rebound, remains unclear. Given the uncertainty and current business disruptions as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19, the Company’s implementation of the Plan of Liquidation may be materially and adversely impacted and this may have a material effect on the ultimate amount and timing of liquidating distributions received by stockholders. Accordingly, it is not possible to precisely predict the timing of any additional liquidating distributions the Company pays to it stockholders or the aggregate amount of liquidating distributions that the Company will ultimately pay to its stockholders. No assurance can be given that any additional liquidating distributions the Company pays to its stockholders will equal or exceed the estimate of net assets in liquidation presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Net Assets as of June 30, 2020.
The Company expects to comply with the requirements necessary to continue to qualify as a REIT through the completion of the liquidation process, or until such time as any remaining assets are transferred into a liquidating trust. The board of directors shall use commercially reasonable efforts to continue to cause the Company to maintain its REIT status; provided, however, that the board of directors may elect to terminate the Company’s status as a REIT if it determines that such termination would be in the best interest of the stockholders.
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and condensed notes thereto have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information as contained within the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), including Subtopic 205-30, “Liquidation Basis of Accounting,” as indicated, and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for audited financial statements. In the opinion of management, the financial statements for the unaudited interim periods presented include all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary for a fair and consistent presentation of the results for such periods.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2020
(unaudited)
Pursuant to the Company’s stockholders’ approval of the Plan of Liquidation, the Company adopted the liquidation basis of accounting as of and for the periods subsequent to February 1, 2020 (as the approval of the Plan of Liquidation by the Company’s stockholders became imminent within the first week of February 2020 based on the results of the Company’s solicitation of proxies from its stockholders for their approval of the Plan of Liquidation). Accordingly, on February 1, 2020, assets were adjusted to their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, which represents the estimated amount of cash that the Company will collect through the disposal of assets as it carries out the Plan of Liquidation. The liquidation values of the Company’s remaining real estate properties are presented on an undiscounted basis. Estimated costs to dispose of assets and estimated capital expenditures through the anticipated disposition date of the properties have been presented separately from the related assets. Liabilities are carried at their contractual amounts due or estimated settlement amounts.
The Company accrues costs and income that it expects to incur and earn through the completion of its liquidation, including the estimated amount of cash the Company expects to collect through the disposal of its assets and the estimated costs to dispose of its assets, to the extent it has a reasonable basis for estimation. These amounts are classified as a liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Net Assets. Actual costs and income may differ from amounts reflected in the financial statements because of the inherent uncertainty in estimating future events. These differences may be material. See Note 2, “Plan of Liquidation” and Note 4, “Liabilities for Estimated Costs in Excess of Estimated Receipts During Liquidation” for further discussion. Actual costs incurred but unpaid as of June 30, 2020 are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to affiliates and other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Net Assets.
Net assets in liquidation represents the remaining estimated liquidation value available to stockholders upon liquidation. Due to the uncertainty in the timing of the sale of the Company's remaining real estate properties and the estimated cash flows from operations, actual liquidation costs and sale proceeds may differ materially from the amounts estimated.
All financial results and disclosures through January 31, 2020, prior to the adoption of the liquidation basis of accounting, are presented on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and liabilities in the normal course of business. As a result, the balance sheet as of December 31, 2019, the statements of operations, the statements of stockholders’ equity and the statements of cash flows for the month ended January 31, 2020 and the comparative three and six months ended June 30, 2019 are presented using the going concern basis of accounting. Under the going concern basis of accounting, the Company’s consolidated financial statements included its accounts and the accounts of KBS REIT Holdings II, the Operating Partnership and their direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions were eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements and condensed notes thereto in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and condensed notes. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2020
(unaudited)
Real Estate
Liquidation Basis of Accounting
As of February 1, 2020, the Company’s investments in real estate were adjusted to their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, to reflect the change to the liquidation basis of accounting. The liquidation value represents the estimated amount of cash that the Company will collect through the disposal of its assets, including any residual value attributable to lease intangibles, as it carries out the Plan of Liquidation. The Company estimated the liquidation value of its investments in real estate based on internal valuation methodologies using a combination of the direct capitalization approach and discounted cash flow analyses and an offer received which the Company subsequently accepted in the case of two office buildings. The liquidation values of the Company’s investments in real estate are presented on an undiscounted basis and investments in real estate are no longer depreciated. Estimated costs to dispose of these investments are carried at their contractual amounts due or estimated settlement amounts and are presented separately from the related assets. Subsequent to February 1, 2020, all changes in the estimated liquidation value of the investments in real estate are reflected as a change to the Company’s net assets in liquidation.
Rents and Other Receivables
In accordance with the liquidation basis of accounting, as of February 1, 2020, rents and other receivables were adjusted to their net realizable value. The Company periodically evaluates the collectibility of amounts due from tenants. Any changes in the collectibility of the receivables are reflected as a change to the Company’s net assets in liquidation.
Revenue Recognition
Liquidation Basis of Accounting
Under the liquidation basis of accounting, the Company has accrued all income that it expects to earn through the completion of its liquidation to the extent it has a reasonable basis for estimation. Revenue from tenants is estimated based on the contractual in-place leases and projected leases through the anticipated disposition date of the property. These amounts are classified in liabilities for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation on the Consolidated Statement of Net Assets.
Accrued Liquidation Costs
In accordance with the liquidation basis of accounting, the Company accrues for certain estimated liquidation costs to the extent it has a reasonable basis for estimation. These consist of legal fees, dissolution costs, final audit/tax costs, insurance, and distribution processing costs.
Per Share Data
Basic net income (loss) per share of common stock is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding during such period. Diluted net income (loss) per share of common stock equals basic net income (loss) per share of common stock as there were no potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the month of January 31, 2020 and the six months ended June 30, 2019.
Distributions declared per common share were $0.512 and $0.574 in the aggregate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. Distributions declared per common share assumes each share was issued and outstanding each day that was a record date for distributions. On June 12, 2019, the Company’s board of directors declared a special distribution in the amount of $0.45 per share of common stock to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 17, 2019. Other than the special distribution, distributions were based on a monthly record date for each month during the period commencing January 2019 through June 2019. Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, on March 5, 2020, the Company’s board of directors authorized an initial liquidating distribution in the amount of $0.75 per share of common stock to the Company’s stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 5, 2020 (the “Initial Liquidating Distribution”).
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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2020
(unaudited)
4. LIABILITIES FOR ESTIMATED COSTS IN EXCESS OF ESTIMATED RECEIPTS DURING LIQUIDATION
The liquidation basis of accounting requires the Company to estimate net cash flows from operations and to accrue all costs associated with implementing and completing the Plan of Liquidation. As of June 30, 2020, the Company estimated that it will have costs in excess of estimated receipts during the liquidation process. These amounts can vary significantly due to, among other things, the timing and estimates for executing and renewing leases, estimates of tenant improvement costs and capital expenditures, the timing of property sales, direct costs incurred to complete the sales, the timing and amounts associated with discharging known and contingent liabilities and the costs associated with the winding down of operations. These costs are estimated and are anticipated to be paid out over the liquidation period.
Upon transition to the liquidation basis of accounting on February 1, 2020, the Company accrued the following revenues and expenses expected to be incurred during liquidation (in thousands):
As of February 1, 2020 | ||||||||
Rental income | $ | 77,940 | ||||||
Other operating income | 7,650 | |||||||
Operating, maintenance, and management | (31,311) | |||||||
Real estate taxes and insurance | (11,254) | |||||||
Asset management fees due to affiliate | (7,883) | |||||||
General and administrative expenses | (11,810) | |||||||
Interest expense | (9,000) | |||||||
Other interest income | 3,448 | |||||||
Liquidating transaction costs | (3,500) | |||||||
Capital expenditures | (146,524) | |||||||
Liabilities for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation | $ | (132,244) |
The change in the liabilities for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation as of June 30, 2020 is as follows (in thousands):
February 1, 2020 | Cash Payments (Receipts) | Remeasurement of Assets and Liabilities | June 30, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estimated net inflows from investments in real estate | $ | 34,025 | $ | (16,867) | $ | 9,927 | $ | 27,085 | ||||||||||||||||||
34,025 | (16,867) | 9,927 | 27,085 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Liquidation transaction costs | (3,500) | 740 | — | (2,760) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate expenditures | (16,245) | 4,384 | (5,759) | (17,620) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (146,524) | 20,958 | (3,476) | (129,042) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(166,269) | 26,082 | (9,235) | (149,422) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation | $ | (132,244) | $ | 9,215 | $ | 692 | $ | (122,337) |
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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2020
(unaudited)
5. NET ASSETS IN LIQUIDATION
Net assets in liquidation decreased by approximately $210.3 million during the five months ended June 30, 2020 as follows (in thousands):
For the Period from February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 | ||||||||
Changes in net assets in liquidation | ||||||||
Change in liquidation value of real estate properties after closing costs/disposition fees | $ | (70,785) | ||||||
Change in estimated cash flow during liquidation | 4,168 | |||||||
Change in estimated capital expenditures | (3,476) | |||||||
Redemptions | (1,223) | |||||||
Other changes, net | (136) | |||||||
Net decrease in liquidation value | (71,452) | |||||||
Liquidating distribution to stockholders | (138,877) | |||||||
Changes in net assets in liquidation | $ | (210,329) |
Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, on March 5, 2020, the Company’s board of directors authorized the Initial Liquidating Distribution in the amount of $0.75 per share of common stock to the Company’s stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 5, 2020, for an aggregate cash distribution of approximately $138.9 million, which was the largest component of the decline in net assets in liquidation. The Initial Liquidating Distribution was paid on March 10, 2020 and was funded with proceeds from the sale of the Campus Drive Buildings.
The estimated net realizable value of real estate decreased by $70.8 million during the five months ended June 30, 2020, which was primarily driven by the Company’s investment in an office building located in Los Angeles, California (the “Union Bank Plaza”) and an office property located in Denver, Colorado (“Granite Tower”), as follows:
•Union Bank Plaza –The estimated net proceeds from the sale of the Union Bank Plaza decreased by approximately $38.1 million primarily due to changes in leasing projections to account for a longer lease-up period and lower projected rental rates caused by COVID-19. As of June 30, 2020, the Union Bank Plaza was 81% leased and due to the amount of vacancy, its valuation or projected sales price is more sensitive to the disruption caused by COVID-19 as compared to a fully stabilized property. Additionally, the valuation or projected sales price was adjusted to increase the terminal capitalization rates and discount rate to account for the increased risk and uncertainty in the current environment.
•Granite Tower – The estimated net proceeds from the sale of Granite Tower decreased by approximately $24.0 million due to a reduction in the anticipated sales price to account for a longer lease-up period and lower projected rental rates caused by COVID-19. Granite Tower is further impacted by the deteriorating oil and gas industry as its anchor tenant that occupies approximately 50% of the building square footage as of June 30, 2020 is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas. The valuation or projected sales price was adjusted to increase the terminal capitalization rates and discount rate to account for the increased risk and uncertainty in the current environment caused by COVID-19 and the deteriorating oil and gas industry. As of June 30, 2020, Granite Tower was 86% leased.
•Other Properties – The estimated net proceeds from the sales of the Company’s other real estate properties were adjusted to increase the terminal capitalization rates and discount rates to account for the increased risk and uncertainty caused by COVID-19 resulting in a net reduction in the aggregate estimated net proceeds from sales of $8.7 million.
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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2020
(unaudited)
The net assets in liquidation as of June 30, 2020 would result in the payment of additional estimated liquidating distributions of approximately $2.67 per share of common stock to the Company’s stockholders of record as of June 30, 2020. This estimate of additional liquidating distributions includes projections of costs and expenses to be incurred during the estimated period required to complete the Plan of Liquidation. There is inherent uncertainty with these estimates and projections, and they could change materially based on the timing of the sales of the Company’s remaining real estate properties, the performance of the Company’s remaining assets and any changes in the underlying assumptions of the projected cash flows from such properties. See Note 2, “Plan of Liquidation.”
6. REAL ESTATE
As of June 30, 2020, the Company’s real estate investments were composed of four office properties and an office campus consisting of three office buildings, encompassing in the aggregate approximately 2.6 million rentable square feet. As of June 30, 2020, the Company’s real estate portfolio was 78% occupied. As of June 30, 2020, the Company’s liquidation value of real estate was $806.3 million.
As a result of adopting the liquidation basis of accounting in February 2020, as of June 30, 2020, real estate properties were recorded at their estimated liquidation value, which represents the estimated gross amount of cash that the Company will collect through the sale of its real estate properties owned as of June 30, 2020 as it carries out its Plan of Liquidation.
Real Estate Sales
100 & 200 Campus Drive Buildings and 300-600 Campus Drive Buildings
On September 9, 2008, the Company, through an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, KBSII 100-200 Campus Drive, LLC, purchased two four-story office buildings located at 100 & 200 Campus Drive in Florham Park, New Jersey containing 590,458 rentable square feet on an approximate 71.1-acre parcel of land (the “100 & 200 Campus Drive Buildings”).
On October 10, 2008, the Company, through an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, KBSII 300-600 Campus Drive, LLC, purchased four four-story office buildings containing 578,388 rentable square feet (the “300-600 Campus Drive Buildings”). The 300-600 Campus Drive Buildings are located at 300, 400, 500 and 600 Campus Drive in Florham Park, New Jersey on an approximate 64.80-acre parcel of land.
On October 22, 2019, the Company, through indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, entered into a membership interest purchase and sale agreement and escrow instructions for the sale of all of the membership interests of KBSII 300-600 Campus Drive, LLC (the owner of the 300-600 Campus Drive Buildings) and KBSII 100-200 Campus Drive, LLC (the owner of the 100 & 200 Campus Drive Buildings)(together, the “Property Owners”) to a buyer (the “Purchaser”), an affiliate of Opal Holdings.
On January 22, 2020, the Company completed the sale of the membership interests in the Property Owners to the Purchaser for $311.0 million, before third-party closing costs of approximately $4.3 million and excluding disposition fees payable to the Advisor of $3.1 million. In connection with the disposition of the properties, the Company repaid $136.1 million of the outstanding principal balance due under its Portfolio Loan Facility and the properties were released as collateral from the Portfolio Loan Facility. Additionally, on January 23, 2020, the Company used a portion of the proceeds generated by the sale of the membership interests in the Property Owners to repay the entire outstanding principal balance of $40.6 million due under the Corporate Centre Technology Mortgage Loan. See Note 7, “Notes Payable.”
Corporate Technology Centre - 100 Headquarters and 200 Holger
On March 28, 2013, the Company, through an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, acquired an office campus consisting of eight office buildings totaling 610,083 rentable square feet located on approximately 32.7 acres of land in San Jose, California (“Corporate Technology Centre”). In 2018, the Company completed the sale of three office buildings in Corporate Technology Centre to three separate purchasers unaffiliated with the Company or the Advisor.
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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2020
(unaudited)
On June 25, 2020, the Company completed the sale of two office buildings in Corporate Technology Centre containing 46,070 rentable square feet (“100 Headquarters”) and 96,640 rentable square feet (“200 Holger”), respectively, to a purchaser unaffiliated with the Company or its Advisor, for $95.2 million, or $68.5 million net of credits given to the purchaser primarily for outstanding tenant improvements and lease incentives, before third-party closing costs of approximately $0.9 million and excluding disposition fees payable to the Advisor.
7. NOTES PAYABLE
As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company’s notes payable consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
Book Value as of June 30, 2020 | Book Value as of December 31, 2019 | Contractual Interest Rate as of June 30, 2020 (1) | Effective Interest Rate as of June 30, 2020 (1) | Payment Type | Maturity Date (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate Technology Centre Mortgage Loan (3) | $ | — | $ | 40,564 | (3) | (3) | (3) | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio Loan Facility (4) | 145,170 | 281,293 | One-month LIBOR + 1.45% | 1.6% | Interest Only | 03/29/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Granite Tower Mortgage Loan (5) | 95,350 | 95,350 | One-month LIBOR + 1.65% | 1.8% | (5) | 09/01/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total notes payable principal outstanding | $ | 240,520 | $ | 417,207 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred financing costs, net (6) | — | (600) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total notes payable, net | $ | 240,520 | $ | 416,607 |
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(1) Contractual interest rate represents the interest rate in effect under the loan as of June 30, 2020. Effective interest rate is calculated as the actual interest rate in effect as of June 30, 2020, using interest rate indices as of June 30, 2020, where applicable.
(2) Represents the initial maturity date or the maturity date as extended as of June 30, 2020; subject to certain conditions, the maturity dates of certain loans may be extended beyond the maturity date shown.
(3) On January 23, 2020, the Company repaid the outstanding principal and accrued interest due under the Corporate Technology Centre Mortgage Loan.
(4) As of June 30, 2020, the Portfolio Loan Facility was secured by Willow Oaks Corporate Center, Union Bank Plaza and Fountainhead Plaza. As of June 30, 2020, $145.2 million of term debt of the Portfolio Loan Facility was outstanding and $48.4 million of revolving debt remained available for future disbursements, subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the loan documents. As of June 30, 2020, there is a -year extension option remaining under the Portfolio Loan Facility.
(5) As of June 30, 2020, $95.4 million had been disbursed to the Company with the remaining loan balance of $49.6 million available for future disbursements, subject to certain conditions set forth in the loan agreement. Monthly payments are initially interest-only. Beginning on January 1, 2022, monthly payments for the Granite Tower Mortgage Loan will begin to include principal and interest with principal payments calculated using an amortization schedule of 30 years for the balance of the loan term, with the remaining principal balance, all accrued and unpaid interest and any other amounts due at maturity.
(6) As described in Note 3, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation,” on February 1, 2020, the Company adopted the liquidation basis of accounting which requires the Company to record notes payable at their contractual amounts.
During the month ended January 31, 2020 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company incurred $1.2 million, $4.4 million and $8.8 million of interest expense, respectively. Included in interest expense for the month ended January 31, 2020 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 were $0.1 million, $0.5 million and $0.8 million of amortization of deferred financing costs, respectively. During the five months ended June 30, 2020, the Company incurred $2.6 million of interest expense. As of December 31, 2019, $1.2 million of interest expense was payable.
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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2020
(unaudited)
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has entered into the Advisory Agreement with the Advisor. This agreement entitles the Advisor to specified fees upon the provision of certain services with regard to the management of the Company’s investments, among other services, and the disposition of investments, as well as reimbursement of certain costs incurred by the Advisor in providing services to the Company. In addition, the Advisor is entitled to certain other fees, including an incentive fee upon achieving certain performance goals, as detailed in the Advisory Agreement. The Company has also entered into a fee reimbursement agreement with KBS Capital Markets Group LLC (the “Dealer Manager”) pursuant to which the Company agreed to reimburse the Dealer Manager for certain fees and expenses it incurs for administering the Company’s participation in the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation Alternative Investment Product Platform with respect to certain accounts of the Company’s investors serviced through the platform. The Advisor and Dealer Manager also serve or served as the advisor and dealer manager, respectively, for KBS Real Estate Investment Trust III, Inc. (“KBS REIT III”), Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT, Inc., formerly KBS Strategic Opportunity REIT, Inc., (“Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT”) (advisory agreement terminated as of October 31, 2019 and the dealer manager agreement terminated as of December 31, 2019), Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT II, Inc., formerly KBS Strategic Opportunity REIT II, Inc., (“Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT II”) (advisory agreement terminated as of October 31, 2019 and the dealer manager agreement terminated as of December 31, 2019) and KBS Growth & Income REIT, Inc. (“KBS Growth & Income REIT”).
On November 1, 2019, Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT and Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT II each entered into advisory agreements with a new external advisor, Pacific Oak Capital Advisors, LLC. Pacific Oak Capital Advisors, LLC is part of a group of companies formed, owned and managed by Keith D. Hall and Peter McMillan III. Together, through GKP Holding LLC, Messrs. Hall and McMillan continue to indirectly own a 33 1/3% interest in the Advisor and the Dealer Manager.
As of January 1, 2019, the Company, together with KBS REIT III and KBS Growth & Income REIT, the Dealer Manager, the Advisor and other KBS-affiliated entities, had entered into an errors and omissions and directors and officers liability insurance program where the lower tiers of such insurance coverage were shared. The cost of these lower tiers is allocated by the Advisor and its insurance broker among each of the various entities covered by the program, and is billed directly to each entity. In June 2020, the Company renewed its participation in the program. The program is effective through June 30, 2021.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, no other business transactions occurred between the Company and KBS REIT III, Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT, Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT II, KBS Growth & Income REIT, the Advisor, the Dealer Manager or other KBS-affiliated entities.
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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2020
(unaudited)
Pursuant to the terms of these agreements, summarized below are the related-party costs incurred by the Company for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and any related amounts payable as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):
Incurred | Payable as of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | June 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expensed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Asset management fees (1) | $ | 1,660 | $ | 2,581 | $ | 3,499 | $ | 5,238 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reimbursement of operating expenses (2) | 146 | 73 | 222 | 153 | 41 | 59 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposition fees (3) | 685 | 1,334 | 3,767 | 1,334 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 2,491 | $ | 3,988 | $ | 7,488 | $ | 6,725 | $ | 41 | $ | 59 |
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(1) During the month ended January 31, 2020, asset management fees were $0.8 million and presented on a going concern basis. Asset management fees incurred for the five months ended June 30, 2020 were $2.7 million.
(2) Reimbursable operating expenses primarily consists of internal audit personnel costs, accounting software and cybersecurity related expenses incurred by the Advisor under the Advisory Agreement. The Company has reimbursed the Advisor for the Company’s allocable portion of the salaries, benefits and overhead of internal audit department personnel providing services to the Company. These amounts totaled $107,000 and $52,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $165,000 and $115,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and were the only type of employee costs reimbursed under the Advisory Agreement for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. The Company will not reimburse for employee costs in connection with services for which the Advisor earns acquisition, origination or disposition fees (other than reimbursement of travel and communication expenses) or for the salaries or benefits the Advisor or its affiliates may pay to the Company’s executive officers. In addition to the amounts above, the Company reimburses the Advisor for certain of the Company’s direct costs incurred from third parties that were initially paid by the Advisor on behalf of the Company. During the month ended January 31, 2020, reimbursable operating expenses were $31,000 as presented on a going concern basis. Reimbursable operating expenses incurred for the five months ended June 30, 2020 were $191,000.
(3) Disposition fees with respect to real estate sold are included in the gain on sale of real estate, net, in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations presented on a going concern basis for the month ended January 31, 2020.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Economic Dependency
The Company is dependent on the Advisor for certain services that are essential to the Company, including the execution of the Plan of Liquidation; the disposition of real estate investments; management of the daily operations of the Company’s real estate investment portfolio; and other general and administrative responsibilities. In the event the Advisor is unable to provide any of these services, the Company will be required to obtain such services from other sources.
Environmental
As an owner of real estate, the Company is subject to various environmental laws of federal, state and local governments. Compliance with existing environmental laws is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations as of June 30, 2020.
Legal Matters
From time to time, the Company is party to legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Management is not aware of any legal proceedings of which the outcome is probable or reasonably possible to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition, which would require accrual or disclosure of the contingency and possible range of loss. Additionally, the Company has not recorded any loss contingencies related to legal proceedings in which the potential loss is deemed to be remote.
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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2020
(unaudited)
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company evaluates subsequent events up until the date the consolidated financial statements are issued.
Second Liquidating Distribution
Pursuant to the terms of the Company’s Plan of Liquidation, on July 31, 2020, the Company’s board of directors authorized a second liquidating distribution in the amount of $0.25 per share of common stock to the Company’s stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 3, 2020 (the “Second Liquidating Distribution”). The Second Liquidating Distribution was funded from proceeds from the sale of two office buildings in Corporate Technology Centre - 100 Headquarters and 200 Holger. The Company paid the Second Liquidating Distribution on August 7, 2020.
Since the Second Liquidating Distribution is a liquidating distribution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, it will reduce the Company’s stockholders’ remaining investment in the Company and reduce the estimated future liquidating distributions per share to be received by the Company’s stockholders by $0.25 per share.
Updated Estimated Value Per Share
In connection with the authorization of the Second Liquidating Distribution, on July 31, 2020, the Company’s board of directors approved an updated estimated value per share of the Company’s common stock of $2.41, effective August 7, 2020 (the “August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share”), to reflect the impact of the payment of the Second Liquidating Distribution. The Company is providing the August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share to assist broker-dealers that participated in the Company’s now-terminated initial public offering in meeting their customer account statement reporting obligations under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Rule 2231.
The August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share is equal to the midpoint of the estimated range of liquidating distributions of $3.40 and $3.83 per share of $3.615 reduced by (i) the Company’s authorization of the Initial Liquidating Distribution of $0.75 per share of common stock to the Company’s stockholders of record as of March 5, 2020, which was paid on March 10, 2020, (ii) an estimated decrease in the net value of the Company’s remaining real estate properties and other net assets held as of June 9, 2020 of $0.21 per share due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on leasing projections, projected rental rates, hold periods and the resulting ultimate estimated impact on sales prices of the real estate properties, and (iii) the Company’s authorization of the Second Liquidating Distribution of $0.25 per share of common stock. Thus, the August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share reflects the resulting reduction of the stockholders’ remaining investment in the Company.
Determination of the November 13, 2019 Estimated Value Per Share and Estimated Range in Liquidating Distributions
As disclosed in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement, filed with the SEC on December 9, 2019 (the “Proxy Statement”), the Company’s range of estimated net proceeds from liquidation of approximately $3.40 and $3.83 was based on the range in estimated value per share of the Company’s common stock of $3.55 to $3.99 approved by the Company’s board of directors on November 13, 2019, and reduced for (i) expected disposition costs and fees related to future dispositions of real estate, and (ii) estimated corporate and other liquidation and dissolution costs not covered from the Company’s cash flow from operations. The Company’s board of directors approved the November 13, 2019 estimated value per share, in part, to assist the Company in calculating the range of estimated net proceeds from liquidation. The November 13, 2019 estimated value per share of $3.79 was based on the estimated value of the Company’s assets less the estimated value of the Company’s liabilities, or net asset value, divided by the number of shares outstanding, all as of September 30, 2019, with the exception of certain adjustments described in Item 8.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 15, 2019 (the “Valuation 8-K”).
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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
June 30, 2020
(unaudited)
The November 13, 2019 estimated value per share was based upon the recommendation and valuation prepared by the Company’s Advisor. The Advisor’s valuation of the Company’s seven real estate properties held as of November 13, 2019 was based on (i) appraisals of five of the Company’s real estate properties (the “Appraised Properties”) performed by CBRE, Inc. (“CBRE”), an independent third-party valuation firm, and (ii) the contractual sales price less estimated closing credits of two properties that were under contract to sell subsequent to September 30, 2019. The Advisor performed valuations with respect to the Company’s cash, other assets, mortgage debt and other liabilities. The methodologies and assumptions used to determine the estimated value of the Company’s assets and the estimated value of the Company’s liabilities are described in the Valuation 8-K. The November 13, 2019 valuation was performed in accordance with the provisions of and also to comply with the IPA Valuation Guidelines.
Limitations of the August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share
As with any valuation methodology, the methodologies used are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that may not be accurate or complete. Different parties with different assumptions and estimates could derive a different estimated value per share, and this difference could be significant. The August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share is not audited and does not represent the fair value of the Company’s assets less the fair value of the Company’s liabilities according to GAAP.
The Company’s expectations about the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation and the amount of any additional liquidating distributions that the Company pays to its stockholders and when the Company will pay them are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based on certain estimates and assumptions, one or more of which may prove to be incorrect. Given the uncertainty and current business disruptions as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19, the Company’s implementation of the Plan of Liquidation may be materially and adversely impacted and this may have a material effect on the ultimate amount and timing of liquidating distributions received by stockholders. No assurance can be given that any additional liquidating distributions the Company pays to its stockholders will equal or exceed the August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share. See Note 1, “COVID-19 Pandemic,” Note 2, “Plan of Liquidation” and with respect to the limitations of the August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share, the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 3, 2020.
Share Redemption Program
The Company’s share redemption program provides only for redemptions sought upon a stockholder’s death, “qualifying disability” or “determination of incompetence” (each as defined in the share redemption program and, together with redemptions sought in connection with a stockholder’s death, “Special Redemptions”). In accordance with the Company’s share redemption program, these Special Redemptions are made at a price per share equal to the Company’s most recent estimated value per share as of the applicable redemption date, provided that if the Company’s board of directors has declared liquidating distributions on such share with a record date prior to the applicable redemption date for such share and the most recent estimated value per share has not been updated to reflect the reduction for such liquidating distributions, then the redemption price per share will be reduced to reflect the amount of such liquidating distributions. Thus, the redemption price per share of the Company’s common stock eligible for redemption on the August 31, 2020 redemption date will equal $2.41. The Company will report future redemption prices in a Current Report on Form 8-K or in its annual or quarterly reports, all publicly filed with the SEC.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements of KBS Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc. and the notes thereto. As used herein, the terms “we,” “our” and “us” refer to KBS Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and, as required by context, KBS Limited Partnership II, a Delaware limited partnership, which we refer to as the “Operating Partnership,” and to their subsidiaries.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of KBS Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc. and members of our management team, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, and generally are identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “seeks,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “should” or similar expressions. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time, unless required by law. Moreover, you should interpret many of the risks identified in this report, as well as the risks set forth below, as being heightened as a result of the ongoing and numerous adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following are some of the risks and uncertainties, although not all of the risks and uncertainties, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those presented in our forward-looking statements:
•The COVID-19 pandemic, together with the resulting measures imposed to help control the spread of the virus, including quarantines, “shelter in place” and “stay at home” orders, travel restrictions, restrictions on businesses and school closures, has had a negative impact on the economy and business activity globally. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our operations and those of our tenants and our implementation of the Plan of Liquidation (defined below) depends on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact, and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, among others.
•Although our board of directors and our stockholders have approved the sale of all of our assets and our dissolution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, we can give no assurance that we will be able to successfully implement the Plan of Liquidation and sell our assets, pay our debts and distribute the net proceeds from liquidation to our stockholders as we expect. If we underestimated our existing obligations and liabilities or if unanticipated or contingent liabilities arise, the amount of liquidating distributions ultimately paid to our stockholders could be less than estimated. Given the uncertainty and current business disruptions as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19, our implementation of the Plan of Liquidation may be materially and adversely impacted and this may have a material effect on the ultimate amount and timing of liquidating distributions received by stockholders.
•We may face unanticipated difficulties, delays or expenditures relating to our implementation of the Plan of Liquidation, which may reduce or delay our payment of liquidating distributions.
•We can give no assurance regarding the timing of asset dispositions in connection with the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation, the sale prices we will receive for our assets and the amount and timing of liquidating distributions to be received by our stockholders, which risks are heightened as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19.
•We may face risks associated with legal proceedings, including stockholder litigation, that may be instituted against us related to the Plan of Liquidation.
•All of our executive officers, one of our directors and other key real estate and debt finance professionals are also officers, directors, managers, key professionals and/or holders of a direct or indirect controlling interest in our advisor, the entity that acted as our dealer manager and/or other KBS-affiliated entities. As a result, they face conflicts of interest, including significant conflicts created by our advisor’s compensation arrangements with us and other KBS-sponsored programs and KBS-advised investors and conflicts in allocating time among us and these other programs and investors. These conflicts could result in unanticipated actions.
•We pay substantial fees to and expenses of our advisor and its affiliates. These payments reduce the amount of liquidating distributions our stockholders will receive.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)
•We depend on tenants for the revenue generated by our real estate investments and, accordingly, the revenue generated by our real estate investments is dependent upon the success and economic viability of our tenants. Revenues from our properties could decrease due to a reduction in occupancy (caused by factors including, but not limited to, tenant defaults, tenant insolvency, early termination of tenant leases and non-renewal of existing tenant leases), rent deferrals or abatements, tenants becoming unable to pay their rent and/or lower rental rates, making it more difficult for us to meet our debt service obligations and reducing our stockholders’ returns and the amount of liquidating distributions they receive. During the second quarter, we granted rent relief to two tenants as a result of the pandemic, and these tenants or additional tenants may request rent relief in future periods or become unable to pay rent and therefore, we are unable to predict the impact that the pandemic will have on the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of our tenants and us due to numerous uncertainties.
•Our investments in real estate may be affected by unfavorable real estate market and general economic conditions, which could decrease the value of those assets. Revenues from our properties could decrease. Such events would make it more difficult for us to meet our debt service obligations and successfully implement the Plan of Liquidation, which could reduce our stockholders’ returns and the amount of liquidating distributions they receive.
•Continued disruptions in the financial markets, changes in the demand for office properties and uncertain economic conditions could adversely affect our ability to successfully implement our business strategy and the Plan of Liquidation, which could reduce our stockholders’ returns and the amount of liquidating distributions they receive.
•As of June 30, 2020, we have $240.5 million of variable debt outstanding, and we may incur additional variable rate debt in the future. The interest and related payments on our variable rate debt will vary with the movement of LIBOR or other indexes. Increases in one-month LIBOR or other indexes would increase the amount of our debt payments and could reduce our stockholders’ returns and the amount of liquidating distributions they receive.
•Our share redemption program provides only for redemptions sought upon a stockholder’s death, “qualifying disability” or “determination of incompetence” (each as defined in the share redemption program document, and, together with redemptions sought in connection with a stockholder’s death, “Special Redemptions”). The dollar amounts available for such redemptions are determined by the board of directors and may be reviewed and adjusted from time to time. Additionally, redemptions are further subject to limitations described in our share redemption program. We do not expect to have funds available for ordinary redemptions in the future.
•During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we sold two office properties and two office buildings that were part of a five-building office campus. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we sold two office properties. As a result of our disposition activity, our general and administrative expenses, which are not directly related to the size of our portfolio, have increased as a percentage of our cash flow from operations and will continue to increase as we sell additional assets pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation.
All forward-looking statements should be read in light of the risks identified in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and in Part II, Item 1A herein.
Overview
We were formed on July 12, 2007 as a Maryland corporation that elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) beginning with the taxable year ended December 31, 2008 and we intend to continue to operate in such a manner. We conduct our business primarily through our Operating Partnership, of which we are the sole general partner. Subject to certain restrictions and limitations, our business is managed by our advisor, KBS Capital Advisors LLC, pursuant to an advisory agreement. KBS Capital Advisors conducts our operations and manages our portfolio of real estate investments. Our advisor owns 20,000 shares of our common stock. We have no paid employees.
As of June 30, 2020, we owned four office properties and an office campus consisting of three office buildings.
As of June 30, 2020, we had 184,814,924 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)
On November 13, 2019, in connection with a review of potential strategic alternatives available to us, a special committee composed of all of our independent directors (the “Special Committee”) and our board of directors unanimously approved the sale of all of our assets and our dissolution pursuant to the terms of the plan of complete liquidation and dissolution (the “Plan of Liquidation”). The principal purpose of the Plan of Liquidation is to provide liquidity to our stockholders by selling our assets, paying our debts and distributing the net proceeds from liquidation to our stockholders. On March 5, 2020, our stockholders approved the Plan of Liquidation. The Plan of Liquidation is included as an exhibit to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
As a result of the approval of the Plan of Liquidation by our stockholders in March 2020, we adopted the liquidation basis of accounting as of February 1, 2020, as described further in Note 3, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation.”
Plan of Liquidation
In accordance with the Plan of Liquidation, our objectives are to pursue an orderly liquidation of our company by selling all of our remaining assets, paying our debts and our known liabilities, providing for the payment of unknown or contingent liabilities, distributing the net proceeds from liquidation to our stockholders and winding up our operations and dissolving our company. While pursuing our liquidation pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, we intend to continue to manage our portfolio of assets to maintain and, if possible, improve the quality and income-producing ability of our properties to enhance property stability and better position our remaining assets for sale.
We expect to distribute all of the net proceeds from liquidation to our stockholders within 24 months from March 5, 2020. Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, on March 5, 2020, our board of directors authorized an initial liquidating distribution in the amount of $0.75 per share of common stock to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 5, 2020 (the “Initial Liquidating Distribution”). We expect to pay multiple liquidating distribution payments to our stockholders during the liquidation process. However, if we cannot sell our assets and pay our debts within 24 months from March 5, 2020, or if the board of directors and the Special Committee determine that it is otherwise advisable to do so, pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, we may transfer and assign our remaining assets to a liquidating trust. Upon such transfer and assignment, our stockholders will receive beneficial interests in the liquidating trust.
Our expectations about the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation and the amount of any additional liquidating distributions that we will pay to our stockholders and when we will pay them are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based on certain estimates and assumptions, one or more of which may prove to be incorrect. As a result, the actual amount of any additional liquidating distributions we pay to stockholders may be more or less than we estimate and the liquidating distributions may be paid later than we predict. There are many factors that may affect the amount of liquidating distributions we will ultimately pay to our stockholders. If we underestimate our existing obligations and liabilities or the amount of taxes, transaction fees and expenses relating to the liquidation and dissolution or if unanticipated or contingent liabilities arise, the amount of liquidating distributions ultimately paid to our stockholders could be less than estimated. Moreover, the liquidation value will fluctuate over time in response to developments related to individual assets in our portfolio and the management of those assets, in response to the real estate and finance markets, based on the amount of net proceeds received from the disposition of the remaining assets and due to other factors. Given the uncertainty and current business disruptions as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19, our implementation of the Plan of Liquidation may be materially and adversely impacted and this may have a material effect on the ultimate amount and timing of liquidating distributions received by our stockholders. While we have considered the impact from COVID-19 in our net assets in liquidation presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Net Assets as of June 30, 2020, the extent to which our business may be affected by COVID-19 depends on future developments with respect to the continued spread and treatment of the virus, and any long-term impact of this situation, even after an economic rebound, remains unclear. See “— Market Outlook — Real Estate and Real Estate Finance Markets — COVID-19 Pandemic and Portfolio Outlook” for a discussion of the impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on our business and our liquidation. We can give no assurance regarding the timing of asset dispositions in connection with the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation, the sale prices we will receive for our assets, and the amount or timing of liquidating distributions to be received by our stockholders.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)
Market Outlook – Real Estate and Real Estate Finance Markets
Volatility in global financial markets and changing political environments can cause fluctuations in the performance of the U.S. commercial real estate markets. Possible future declines in rental rates, slower or potentially negative net absorption of leased space and expectations of future rental concessions, including free rent to renew tenants early, to retain tenants who are up for renewal or to attract new tenants, may result in decreases in cash flows from our properties. Further, revenues from our properties could decrease due to a reduction in occupancy (caused by factors including, but not limited to, tenant defaults, tenant insolvency, early termination of tenant leases and non-renewal of existing tenant leases), rent deferrals or abatements, tenants being unable to pay their rent and/or lower rental rates. Reductions in revenues from our properties would adversely impact the timing of asset sales and/or the sales price we will receive for our properties. To the extent there are increases in the cost of financing due to higher interest rates, this may cause difficulty in refinancing debt obligations at terms as favorable as the terms of existing indebtedness. Further, increases in interest rates would increase the amount of our debt payments on our variable rate debt. Market conditions can change quickly, potentially negatively impacting the value of real estate investments. Management continuously reviews our debt financing strategies to optimize our portfolio and the cost of our debt exposure. Most recently, the outbreak of COVID-19 has had a negative impact on the real estate market as discussed below.
COVID-19 Pandemic and Portfolio Outlook
Since initially being reported in December 2019, COVID-19 has spread around the world, including to every state in the United States. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and on March 13, 2020, the United States declared a national emergency with respect to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted global economic activity and caused significant volatility and negative pressure in financial markets. The global impact of the pandemic continues to evolve and many countries, including the United States, have reacted by imposing measures to help control the spread of the virus, including quarantines, “shelter in place” and “stay at home” orders, travel restrictions, restrictions on businesses and school closures. As a result, the COVID-19 pandemic is negatively impacting almost every industry, including the real estate industry and the industries of our tenants, directly or indirectly. As of June 30, 2020, tenants in the mining and oil and gas extraction industry represented approximately 16% of our base rent. Tenants in this sector have been adversely impacted by the reduced demand for oil as a result of the slowdown in economic activity resulting from the pandemic spread of COVID-19 and the collapse in oil prices. The fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to preclude any prediction as to the ultimate adverse impact the pandemic may have on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and liquidation.
Many of our tenants have suffered reductions in revenue and, depending upon the duration of the various measures imposed to help control the spread of the virus and the corresponding economic slowdown, some of our tenants have or will seek rent deferrals or become unable to pay their rent. Rent collections for the second quarter of 2020 were approximately 97%. As of August 7, 2020, we had collected approximately 99% of July rent charges. We continue to evaluate short-term rent relief requests from several tenants, in the form of rent deferral requests or abatements, which we are evaluating on an individual basis. Any rent relief arrangements are expected to be structured as temporary short-term deferrals of base rent that will be paid back over time. Not all tenant requests will ultimately result in modified agreements, nor are we forgoing our contractual rights under our lease agreements. In most cases, it is in our best interest to help our tenants remain in business and reopen when shelter-in-place orders or other mandated closures are lifted. If tenants default on their rent and vacate, the ability to re-lease this space is likely to be more difficult if the economic slowdown continues and any long term impact of this situation, even after an economic rebound, remains unclear. Current collections and rent relief requests to-date may not be indicative of collections or requests in any future period. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our rental revenue for the third quarter of 2020 and thereafter cannot, however, be determined at present.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we did not experience significant disruptions in rental income. We did, however, decrease our real estate values by $70.8 million due to changes in leasing projections across our portfolio resulting in lower projected cash flow and projected sales prices caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. See “— Changes in Net Assets in Liquidation” for a discussion of the change in liquidation value of real estate properties. We may need to recognize additional decreases in the values of our real estate properties to the extent leasing projections and projected sales prices continue to decline at our properties.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)
The COVID-19 pandemic or a future pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of infectious disease affecting states or regions in which we or our tenants operate could have material and adverse effects on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and our liquidation due to, among other factors: health or other government authorities requiring the closure of offices or other businesses or instituting quarantines of personnel as the result of, or in order to avoid, exposure to a contagious disease; disruption in supply and delivery chains; a general decline in business activity and demand for real estate; reduced economic activity, general economic decline or recession, which may impact our tenants’ businesses, financial condition and liquidity and may cause tenants to be unable to make rent payments to us timely, or at all, or to otherwise seek modifications of lease obligations; difficulty accessing debt and equity capital on attractive terms, or at all, and a severe disruption and instability in the global financial markets or deteriorations in credit and financing conditions, which may affect our access to capital necessary to fund business operations or address maturing liabilities on a timely basis and may result in fewer buyers seeking to acquire commercial real estate; and the potential negative impact on the health of personnel of our advisor, particularly if a significant number of our advisor’s employees are impacted, which would result in a deterioration in our ability to ensure business continuity during a disruption.
The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic or any other pandemic, epidemic or disease impacts our operations and those of our tenants and our ability to implement our Plan of Liquidation depends on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact, and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, among others. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 pandemic (or a future pandemic, epidemic or disease) presents material uncertainty and risk with respect to our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and our liquidation.
As of June 30, 2020, we had $48.4 million of revolving debt available for immediate future disbursement under our portfolio loan facility, subject to certain conditions set forth in the loan agreements. Significant reductions in rental revenue in the future may limit our ability to draw on our portfolio loan facility due to covenants described in our loan agreements. However, we believe that our cash on hand, proceeds from asset sales and proceeds available under our portfolio loan facility and mortgage loan will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs during our liquidation.
Our business, like all businesses, is being impacted by the uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the effectiveness of policies introduced to neutralize the disease, and the impact of those policies on economic activity. Given the uncertainty and current business disruptions as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19, our implementation of the Plan of Liquidation may be materially and adversely impacted and this may have a material effect on the ultimate amount and timing of liquidating distributions received by our stockholders.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As described above under “— Overview — Plan of Liquidation,” on March 5, 2020, our stockholders approved the sale of all of our assets and our dissolution pursuant to the terms of the Plan of Liquidation. We expect to sell all of our assets, pay all of our known liabilities, provide for unknown liabilities and distribute the net proceeds from liquidation to our stockholders. Our principal demands for funds during our liquidation are and will be for: the payment of operating expenses, capital expenditures and general and administrative expenses, including expenses in connection with the Plan of Liquidation; payments under debt obligations; Special Redemptions of common stock pursuant to our share redemption program; and payments of distributions to stockholders pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation. During our liquidation, we intend to use our cash on hand and proceeds from the sale of real estate properties as our primary sources of liquidity. To the extent available, we also intend to use cash flow generated by our real estate investments and proceeds from debt financing; however, asset sales will further reduce cash flows from these sources during the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation.
Our share redemption program provides only for Special Redemptions. During each calendar year, such Special Redemptions are limited to an annual dollar amount determined by the board of directors, which may be reviewed during the year and increased or decreased upon ten business days’ notice to our stockholders. We do not expect to make ordinary redemptions in the future. On November 13, 2019, our board of directors approved an annual dollar limitation of $10.0 million in the aggregate for the calendar year 2020 for Special Redemptions (subject to review and adjustment during the year by the board of directors), and further subject to the limitations described in the share redemption program. As of June 30, 2020, we had $8.5 million available for Special Redemptions for the remainder of 2020.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)
Our investments in real estate generate cash flow in the form of rental revenues and tenant reimbursements, which are reduced by operating expenditures, debt service payments, the payment of asset management fees and corporate general and administrative expenses. Cash flow from operations from our real estate investments is primarily dependent upon the occupancy level of our portfolio, the net effective rental rates on our leases, the collectibility of rent and operating recoveries from our tenants and how well we manage our expenditures, all of which may be adversely affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as discussed above. As of June 30, 2020, our real estate properties were 78% occupied.
For the six months ended June 30, 2020, our cash needs for capital expenditures and the payment of debt obligations were met with cash on hand and proceeds from asset sales. Operating cash needs during the same period were met with cash flow generated by our real estate. We believe that our cash on hand, proceeds from the sales of real estate properties and, to the extent available, our cash flow from operations and proceeds available under our portfolio loan facility and mortgage loan will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs during our liquidation. Asset sales will further reduce cash flows from operations and proceeds available from debt financing during the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation.
On March 5, 2020, our board of directors authorized the Initial Liquidating Distribution in the amount of $0.75 per share of common stock to our stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 5, 2020. This Initial Liquidating Distribution was paid on March 10, 2020 and was funded from proceeds from the sale of the Campus Drive Buildings. We do not expect to pay regular monthly distributions during the liquidating process. During the liquidating process, we intend to maintain adequate cash reserves for liquidity, capital expenditures, debt repayments, future Special Redemptions under our share redemption program and other future capital needs.
We expect to pay multiple liquidating distribution payments to our stockholders during the liquidation process and to pay the final liquidating distribution after we sell all of our assets, pay all of our known liabilities and provide for unknown liabilities. We expect to complete these activities within 24 months from March 5, 2020, the day our stockholders approved the Plan of Liquidation. However, our expectations about the amount of liquidating distributions that we will pay and when we will pay them are based on many estimates and assumptions, one or more of which may prove to be incorrect. As a result, the actual amount of liquidating distributions we pay to our stockholders may be more or less than we estimate and the liquidating distributions may be paid later than we predict. See “— Overview — Plan of Liquidation” and “—Market Outlook — Real Estate and Real Estate Finance Markets — COVID-19 Pandemic and Portfolio Outlook” for a discussion of the impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on our business and our liquidation.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
During the month ended January 31, 2020, net cash used in operating activities was $7.4 million.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities was $299.3 million for the month ended January 31, 2020 and consisted of the following:
•$302.0 million of net proceeds from the sale of the Campus Drive Buildings; and
•$2.7 million used for improvements to real estate.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
During the month ended January 31, 2020, net cash used in financing activities was $177.0 million and consisted of the following:
•$176.7 million of principal payments on notes payable; and
•$0.3 million of cash used for redemptions of common stock.
In addition to using our capital resources to meet our debt service obligations, for capital expenditures and for operating costs, we use our capital resources to make certain payments to our advisor. We paid our advisor fees in connection with the acquisition and origination of our assets and pay our advisor fees in connection with the management and disposition of our assets and for certain costs incurred by our advisor in providing services to us. Among the fees payable to our advisor is an asset management fee. With respect to investments in real estate, we pay our advisor a monthly asset management fee equal to one-twelfth of 0.75% of the amount paid or allocated to acquire the investment, plus the cost of any subsequent development, construction or improvements to the property. This amount includes any portion of the investment that was debt financed and is inclusive of acquisition fees and expenses related thereto. We also continue to reimburse our advisor and our dealer manager for certain stockholder services.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)
During the period from February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020, cash and cash equivalents decreased by $84.8 million primarily as a result of the payment of the $138.9 million Initial Liquidating Distribution offset by $66.9 million of net proceeds from the sale of two buildings in Corporate Technology Centre on June 25, 2020.
In order to execute our investment strategy, we primarily utilized secured debt to finance a portion of our investment portfolio. Management remains vigilant in monitoring the risks inherent with the use of debt in our portfolio and is taking actions to ensure that these risks, including refinance and interest rate risks, are properly balanced with the benefit of using leverage. We limit our total liabilities to 75% of the cost (before deducting depreciation and other noncash reserves) of our tangible assets; however, we may exceed that limit if the majority of the conflicts committee approves each borrowing in excess of such limitation and we disclose such borrowings to our stockholders in our next quarterly report with an explanation from the conflicts committee of the justification for the excess borrowing. As of June 30, 2020, our borrowings and other liabilities were approximately 34% of both the cost (before deducting depreciation and other noncash reserves) and book value (before deducting depreciation) of our tangible assets, respectively.
Pursuant to our stockholders’ approval of the Plan of Liquidation, we adopted the liquidation basis of accounting as of February 1, 2020 (as the approval of the Plan of Liquidation by our stockholders became imminent within the first week of February 2020 based on the results of our solicitation of proxies from our stockholders for their approval of the Plan of Liquidation) and for the periods subsequent to February 1, 2020 in accordance with GAAP. Accordingly, on February 1, 2020, assets were adjusted to their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, which represents the estimated amount of cash that we will collect through the disposal of our assets as we carry out our Plan of Liquidation. The liquidation values of our operating properties are presented on an undiscounted basis. Estimated costs to dispose of assets and estimated capital expenditures through the anticipated disposition date of the properties have been presented separately from the related assets. Liabilities are carried at their contractual amounts due or estimated settlement amounts.
Contractual Obligations
The following is a summary of our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2020 (in thousands):
Payments Due During the Years Ending December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contractual Obligations | Total | Remainder of 2020 | 2021 - 2022 | 2023 - 2024 | Thereafter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding debt obligations (1) | $ | 240,520 | $ | — | $ | 150,328 | $ | 90,192 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest payments on outstanding debt obligations (2) | $ | 7,279 | $ | 2,056 | $ | 4,008 | $ | 1,215 | $ | — |
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(1) Amounts include principal payments only based on maturity dates as of June 30, 2020; subject to certain conditions, the maturity dates of certain loans may be extended beyond what is shown above.
(2) Projected interest payments are based on the outstanding principal amounts, maturity dates and interest rates in effect as of June 30, 2020 (consisting of the contractual interest rate). We incurred interest expense of $1.1 million, excluding amortization of deferred financing costs of $0.1 million during the month ended January 31, 2020. During the five months ended June 30, 2020, we incurred interest expense of $2.6 million.
Changes in Net Assets in Liquidation
Period from February 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020
Net assets in liquidation decreased by approximately $210.3 million from $704.4 million on February 1, 2020 to $494.1 million on June 30, 2020. Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, on March 5, 2020, our board of directors authorized the Initial Liquidating Distribution in the amount of $0.75 per share of common stock to our stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 5, 2020, for an aggregate cash distribution of approximately $138.9 million, which was the largest component of the decline in net assets in liquidation. The Initial Liquidating Distribution was paid on March 10, 2020 and was funded with proceeds from the sale of the Campus Drive Buildings.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)
The estimated net realizable value of real estate decreased by $70.8 million during the five months ended June 30, 2020, which was primarily driven by our investment in an office building located in Los Angeles, California (the “Union Bank Plaza”) and an office property located in Denver, Colorado (“Granite Tower”), as follows:
•Union Bank Plaza –The estimated net proceeds from the sale of the Union Bank Plaza decreased by approximately $38.1 million primarily due to changes in leasing projections to account for a longer lease-up period and lower projected rental rates caused by COVID-19. As of June 30, 2020, the Union Bank Plaza was 81% leased and due to the amount of vacancy, its valuation or projected sales price is more sensitive to the disruption caused by COVID-19 as compared to a fully stabilized property. Additionally, the valuation or projected sales price was adjusted to increase the terminal capitalization rates and discount rate to account for the increased risk and uncertainty in the current environment.
•Granite Tower – The estimated net proceeds from the sale of Granite Tower decreased by approximately $24.0 million due to a reduction in the anticipated sales price to account for a longer lease-up period and lower projected rental rates caused by COVID-19. Granite Tower is further impacted by the deteriorating oil and gas industry as its anchor tenant that occupies approximately 50% of the building square footage as of June 30, 2020 is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas. The valuation or projected sales price was adjusted to increase the terminal capitalization rates and discount rate to account for the increased risk and uncertainty in the current environment caused by COVID-19 and the deteriorating oil and gas industry. As of June 30, 2020, Granite Tower was 86% leased.
•Other Properties – The estimated net proceeds from the sales of our other real estate properties were adjusted to increase the terminal capitalization rates and discount rates to account for the increased risk and uncertainty caused by COVID-19 resulting in a reduction in their aggregate estimated net proceeds from sales of $8.7 million.
Results of Operations
In light of the adoption of liquidation basis accounting as of February 1, 2020, the results of operations for the current year period are not comparable to the prior year period. The sale of assets under the Plan of Liquidation will have a significant impact on our operations. Changes in liquidation values of our assets are discussed above under “— Changes in Net Assets in Liquidation.” See “— Overview — Plan of Liquidation” and “— Market Outlook — Real Estate and Real Estate Finance Markets — COVID-19 Pandemic and Portfolio Outlook” for a discussion of the impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on our business and our liquidation.
Due to the adoption of the Plan of Liquidation, we are no longer reporting funds from operations and modified funds from operations as we no longer consider these to be key performance measures.
Critical Accounting Policies
Below is a discussion of the accounting policies that management believes are or will be critical during our liquidation. We consider these policies critical in that they involve significant management judgments and assumptions, require estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain and because they are important for understanding and evaluating our reported financial results. These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and our disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. With different estimates or assumptions, materially different amounts could be reported in our financial statements.
Subsequent to the adoption of the liquidation basis of accounting, we are required to estimate all costs and income we expect to incur and earn through the end of liquidation including the estimated amount of cash we expect to collect through the disposal of our assets and the estimated costs to dispose of our assets.
Pursuant to our stockholders’ approval of the Plan of Liquidation, we adopted the liquidation basis of accounting as of and for the periods subsequent to February 1, 2020 (as approval of the Plan of Liquidation became imminent within the first week of February 2020 based on the results of our solicitation of proxies from our stockholders for their approval of the Plan of Liquidation). Accordingly, on February 1, 2020, assets were adjusted to their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, which represents the estimated amount of cash that we will collect through the disposal of our assets as we carry out our Plan of Liquidation. The liquidation values of our remaining real estate properties are presented on an undiscounted basis. Estimated costs to dispose of assets and estimated capital expenditures through the anticipated disposition date of the properties have been presented separately from the related assets. Liabilities are carried at their contractual amounts due or estimated settlement amounts.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)
We accrue costs and income that we expect to incur and earn through the completion of our liquidation, including the estimated amount of cash we expect to collect through the disposal of our assets and the estimated costs to dispose of our assets, to the extent we have a reasonable basis for estimation. These amounts are classified as a liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Net Assets. Actual costs and income may differ from amounts reflected in the financial statements because of the inherent uncertainty in estimating future events. These differences may be material. See Note 2, “Plan of Liquidation” and Note 4, “Liabilities for Estimated Costs in Excess of Estimated Receipts During Liquidation” for further discussion. Actual costs incurred but unpaid as of June 30, 2020 are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to affiliate and other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Net Assets.
Real Estate
Liquidation Basis of Accounting
As of February 1, 2020, our investments in real estate were adjusted to their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, to reflect the change to the liquidation basis of accounting. The liquidation value represents the estimated amount of cash that we will collect through the disposal of our assets, including any residual value attributable to lease intangibles, as we carry out the Plan of Liquidation. We estimated the liquidation value of our real estate investments based on internal valuation methodologies using a combination of the direct capitalization approach and discounted cash flow analyses and an offer received which we subsequently accepted in the case of two office buildings. The liquidation values of our investments in real estate are presented on an undiscounted basis and investments in real estate are no longer depreciated. Estimated costs to dispose of these investments are carried at their contractual amounts due or estimated settlement amounts and are presented separately from the related assets. Subsequent to February 1, 2020, all changes in the estimated liquidation value of the investments in real estate are reflected as a change to our net assets in liquidation.
Rents and Other Receivables
In accordance with the liquidation basis of accounting, as of February 1, 2020, rents and other receivables were adjusted to their net realizable value. We periodically evaluate the collectibility of amounts due from tenants. Any changes in the collectibility of the receivables are reflected as a change to our net assets in liquidation.
Revenue Recognition
Liquidation Basis of Accounting
Under the liquidation basis of accounting, we have accrued all income that we expect to earn through the completion of our liquidation to the extent we have a reasonable basis for estimation. Revenue from tenants is estimated based on the contractual in-place leases and projected leases through the anticipated disposition date of the property. These amounts are classified in liabilities for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation on the Consolidated Statement of Net Assets.
Accrued Liquidation Costs
We accrue for certain estimated liquidation costs to the extent we have a reasonable basis for estimation. These consist of legal fees, dissolution costs, final audit/tax costs, insurance, and distribution processing costs.
Subsequent Events
We evaluate subsequent events up until the date the consolidated financial statements are issued.
Second Liquidating Distribution
Pursuant to the terms of our Plan of Liquidation, on July 31, 2020, our board of directors authorized a second liquidating distribution in the amount of $0.25 per share of common stock to our stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 3, 2020 (the “Second Liquidating Distribution”). The Second Liquidating Distribution was funded from proceeds from the sale of two office buildings in Corporate Technology Centre - 100 Headquarters and 200 Holger. We paid the Second Liquidating Distribution on August 7, 2020.
Since the Second Liquidating Distribution is a liquidating distribution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, it will reduce our stockholders’ remaining investment in us and reduce the estimated future liquidating distributions per share to be received by our stockholders by $0.25 per share.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)
Updated Estimated Value Per Share
In connection with the authorization of the Second Liquidating Distribution, on July 31, 2020, our board of directors approved an updated estimated value per share of our common stock of $2.41, effective August 7, 2020 (the “August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share”), to reflect the impact of the payment of the Second Liquidating Distribution. We are providing the August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share to assist broker-dealers that participated in our now-terminated initial public offering in meeting their customer account statement reporting obligations under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Rule 2231.
The August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share is equal to the midpoint of the estimated range of liquidating distributions of $3.40 and $3.83 per share of $3.615 reduced by (i) our authorization of the Initial Liquidating Distribution of $0.75 per share of common stock to our stockholders of record as of March 5, 2020, which was paid on March 10, 2020, (ii) an estimated decrease in the net value of our remaining real estate properties and other net assets held as of June 9, 2020 of $0.21 per share due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on leasing projections, projected rental rates, hold periods and the resulting ultimate estimated impact on sales prices of the real estate properties, and (iii) our authorization of the Second Liquidating Distribution of $0.25 per share of common stock. Thus, the August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share reflects the resulting reduction of our stockholders’ remaining investment us.
Determination of the November 13, 2019 Estimated Value Per Share and Estimated Range in Liquidating Distributions
As disclosed in our Definitive Proxy Statement, filed with the SEC on December 9, 2019 (the “Proxy Statement”), our range of estimated net proceeds from liquidation of approximately $3.40 and $3.83 was based on the range in estimated value per share of our common stock of $3.55 to $3.99 approved by our board of directors on November 13, 2019, and reduced for (i) expected disposition costs and fees related to future dispositions of real estate, and (ii) estimated corporate and other liquidation and dissolution costs not covered from our cash flow from operations. Our board of directors approved the November 13, 2019 estimated value per share, in part, to assist us in calculating the range of estimated net proceeds from liquidation. The November 13, 2019 estimated value per share of $3.79 was based on the estimated value of our assets less the estimated value of our liabilities, or net asset value, divided by the number of shares outstanding, all as of September 30, 2019, with the exception of certain adjustments described in Item 8.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 15, 2019 (the “Valuation 8-K”).
The November 13, 2019 estimated value per share was based upon the recommendation and valuation prepared by our advisor. Our advisor’s valuation of our seven real estate properties held as of November 13, 2019 was based on (i) appraisals of five of our real estate properties (the “Appraised Properties”) performed by CBRE, Inc. (“CBRE”), an independent third-party valuation firm, and (ii) the contractual sales price less estimated closing credits of two properties that were under contract to sell subsequent to September 30, 2019. Our advisor performed valuations with respect to our cash, other assets, mortgage debt and other liabilities. The methodologies and assumptions used to determine the estimated value of our assets and the estimated value of our liabilities are described in the Valuation 8-K. The November 13, 2019 valuation was performed in accordance with the provisions of and also to comply with the IPA Valuation Guidelines.
Limitations of the August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share
As with any valuation methodology, the methodologies used are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that may not be accurate or complete. Different parties with different assumptions and estimates could derive a different estimated value per share, and this difference could be significant. The August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share is not audited and does not represent the fair value of our assets less the fair value of our liabilities according to GAAP.
Our expectations about the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation and the amount of any additional liquidating distributions that we pay to our stockholders and when we will pay them are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based on certain estimates and assumptions, one or more of which may prove to be incorrect. Given the uncertainty and current business disruptions as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19, our implementation of the Plan of Liquidation may be materially and adversely impacted and this may have a material effect on the ultimate amount and timing of liquidating distributions received by stockholders. No assurance can be given that any additional liquidating distributions we pay to our stockholders will equal or exceed the August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share. See “–Overview - Plan of Liquidation,” “–Market Outlook - Real Estate and Finance Markets - COVID-19 Pandemic and Portfolio Outlook” and, with respect to the limitations of the August 2020 Estimated Value Per Share, our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 3, 2020.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)
Share Redemption Program
Our share redemption program provides only for redemptions sought upon a stockholder’s death, “qualifying disability” or “determination of incompetence” (each as defined in the share redemption program and, together with redemptions sought in connection with a stockholder’s death, “Special Redemptions”). In accordance with our share redemption program, these Special Redemptions are made at a price per share equal to our most recent estimated value per share as of the applicable redemption date, provided that if our board of directors has declared liquidating distributions on such share with a record date prior to the applicable redemption date for such share and the most recent estimated value per share has not been updated to reflect the reduction for such liquidating distributions, then the redemption price per share will be reduced to reflect the amount of such liquidating distributions. Thus, the redemption price per share of our common stock eligible for redemption on the August 31, 2020 redemption date will equal $2.41. We will report future redemption prices in a Current Report on Form 8-K or in our annual or quarterly reports, all publicly filed with the SEC.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are exposed to the effects of interest rate changes as a result of borrowings used to maintain liquidity, to fund the financing and refinancing of our real estate portfolio and to fund our operations. Our profitability and the value of our portfolio may be adversely affected during any period as a result of interest rate changes. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings, prepayment penalties and cash flows and to lower overall borrowing costs.
As of June 30, 2020, we were exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates on $240.5 million of variable rate debt outstanding. Movements in interest rates on our variable rate debt would change our future earnings and cash flows, but not significantly affect the fair value of those instruments. However, changes in required risk premiums would result in changes in the fair value of variable rate instruments. Based on interest rates as of June 30, 2020, if interest rates were 100 basis points higher or lower during the 12 months ending June 30, 2021, interest expense on our variable rate debt would increase or decrease by $2.4 million.
The weighted-average interest rate of our variable rate debt as of June 30, 2020 was 1.7%. The weighted-average interest rate represents the actual interest rate in effect as of June 30, 2020, using interest rate indices as of June 30, 2020, where applicable.
For a discussion of the interest rate risks related to the current capital and credit markets, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Market Outlook — Real Estate and Real Estate Finance Markets” herein and the risks discussed under Part II, Item 1A herein and in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as filed with the SEC.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon, and as of the date of, the evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Other Matters
In connection with the adoption of liquidation basis accounting, during the first quarter of 2020 (i) certain of our internal controls over financial reporting became no longer relevant primarily relating to asset impairments and (ii) we adopted additional internal controls over financial reporting primarily with respect to the calculations of our asset values for liquidation basis accounting purposes.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the risks discussed below, please see the risks discussed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as filed with the SEC.
The COVID-19 pandemic or any future pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of infectious disease could have material and adverse effects on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and liquidation and the markets and communities in which we and our tenants operate.
Since initially being reported in December 2019, COVID-19 has spread around the world, including to every state in the United States. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and on March 13, 2020, the United States declared a national emergency with respect to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted global economic activity and caused significant volatility and negative pressure in financial markets. The global impact of the pandemic continues to evolve and many countries, including the United States, have reacted by imposing measures to help control the spread of the virus, including quarantines, “shelter in place” and “stay at home” orders, travel restrictions, restrictions on businesses and school closures. As a result, the COVID-19 pandemic is negatively impacting almost every industry, including the real estate industry and the industries of our tenants, directly or indirectly. As of June 30, 2020, tenants in the mining and oil and gas extraction industry represented approximately 16% of our base rent. Tenants in this sector have been adversely impacted by the reduced demand for oil as a result of the slowdown in economic activity resulting from the pandemic spread of COVID-19 and the collapse in oil prices. Many experts predict that the COVID-19 pandemic will trigger a period of global economic slowdown or recession. The fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to preclude any prediction as to the ultimate adverse impact the pandemic may have on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or liquidation.
The COVID-19 pandemic or a future pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of infectious disease affecting states or regions in which we or our tenants operate could have material and adverse effects on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and our liquidation due to, among other factors:
•health or other government authorities requiring the closure of offices or other businesses or instituting quarantines of personnel as the result of, or in order to avoid, exposure to a contagious disease;
•disruption in supply and delivery chains;
•a general decline in business activity and demand for real estate;
•reduced economic activity, general economic decline or recession, which may impact our tenants’ businesses, financial condition and liquidity and may cause tenants to be unable to make rent payments to us timely, or at all, or to otherwise seek modifications of lease obligations;
•difficulty accessing debt and equity capital on attractive terms, or at all, and a severe disruption and instability in the global financial markets or deteriorations in credit and financing conditions, which may affect our access to capital necessary to fund business operations or address maturing liabilities on a timely basis and may result in fewer buyers seeking to acquire commercial real estate; and
•the potential negative impact on the health of our advisor’s personnel, particularly if a significant number of our advisor’s employees are impacted, which would result in a deterioration in our ability to ensure business continuity during a disruption.
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The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or a similar health epidemic is highly uncertain and subject to change. We do not yet know the full extent of potential impacts on our business, operations and liquidation, our tenants’ businesses and operations or the global economy as a whole. Many of our tenants have suffered reductions in revenue and, depending upon the duration of the various measures imposed to help control the spread of the virus and the corresponding economic slowdown, some of our tenants have or will seek rent deferrals or become unable to pay their rent. Subsequent to June 30, 2020, we have not seen a material impact on our rent collections. As of August 7, 2020, we had collected approximately 99% of July rent charges. We continue to evaluate short-term rent relief requests from several tenants, in the form of rent deferral requests or abatements, which we are evaluating on an individual basis. Current collections and rent relief requests to-date may not be indicative of collections or requests in any future period. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rental income from our properties for the third quarter of 2020 and thereafter cannot be determined at present. If tenants default on their rent and vacate, the ability to re-lease this space is likely to be more difficult if the economic slowdown continues and any long term impact of this situation, even after an economic rebound, remains unclear. Given the uncertainty and current business disruptions as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19, our implementation of the Plan of Liquidation may be materially and adversely impacted and this may have a material effect on the ultimate amount and timing of liquidating distributions received by our stockholders. While the spread of COVID-19 may eventually be contained or mitigated, there is no guarantee that a future outbreak or any other widespread epidemics will not occur, or that the global economy will recover, either of which could materially harm our business and our implementation of the Plan of Liquidation.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
a)During the period covered by this Form 10-Q, we did not sell any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
b)Not applicable.
c)Our share redemption program provides only for redemptions sought upon a stockholder’s death, “qualifying disability” or “determination of incompetence” (each as defined in the share redemption program and, together with redemptions sought in connection with a stockholder’s death, “Special Redemptions”). Such redemptions are subject to the limitations described in the share redemption program document, including:
•During each calendar year, Special Redemptions are limited to an annual dollar amount determined by the board of directors, which may be reviewed during the year and increased or decreased upon ten business days’ notice to our stockholders. We may provide notice by including such information (a) in a Current Report on Form 8-K or in our annual or quarterly reports, all publicly filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or (b) in a separate mailing to the stockholders. On November 13, 2019, our board of directors approved the dollar amount limitation for Special Redemptions for calendar year 2020 of $10.0 million in the aggregate (subject to review and adjustment during the year by the board of directors), and further subject to the limitations described in the share redemption program.
•During any calendar year, we may redeem no more than 5% of the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year.
•We have no obligation to redeem shares if the redemption would violate the restrictions on distributions under Maryland General Corporation Law, as amended from time to time, which prohibits distributions that would cause a corporation to fail to meet statutory tests of solvency.
If we cannot repurchase all shares presented for redemption in any month because of the limitations on redemptions set forth in our share redemption program, then we will honor redemption requests on a pro rata basis, except that if a pro rata redemption would result in a stockholder owning less than the minimum purchase requirement described in our currently effective, or our most recently effective, registration statement as such registration statement has been amended or supplemented, then we would redeem all of such stockholder’s shares.
Upon a transfer of shares, any pending redemption requests with respect to such transferred shares will be canceled as of the date the transfer is accepted by us. Stockholders wishing to continue to have a redemption request related to any transferred shares considered by us must resubmit their redemption request.
We do not expect to have funds available for ordinary redemptions in the future.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds (continued)
In connection with the approval by our stockholders of the Plan of Liquidation, on March 5, 2020, our board of directors approved the Tenth Amended and Restated Share Redemption Program (the “Amended Share Redemption Program”). The Amended Share Redemption Program became effective on March 20, 2020.
Prior to effectiveness of the Amended Share Redemption Program, the redemption price for redemptions made in connection with a Special Redemption was equal to the most recent estimated value per share of our common stock as of the redemption date. On November 13, 2019, our board of directors approved an estimated value per share of our common stock of $3.79 (unaudited) based on the estimated value of our assets less the estimated value of our liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding, all as of September 30, 2019, except for certain items for which estimated values were adjusted subsequent to September 30, 2019. The change in redemption price became effective for the November 2019 redemption date, which was November 29, 2019, and was effective through the February 2020 redemption date, which was February 28, 2020. For a full description of the methodologies used to value our assets and liabilities in connection with the calculation of the estimated value per share, see Part II, Item 5, “Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities - Market Information” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on March 6, 2020.
The Amended Share Redemption Program changes the redemption price per share of our common stock eligible for Special Redemptions to take into account the estimated range of liquidating distributions as disclosed in our Definitive Proxy Statement, filed with the SEC on December 9, 2019, and any liquidating distributions declared by our board of directors. The Amended Share Redemption Program sets the redemption price per share of our common stock eligible for redemption at (a) $3.615 (which represents the mid-point of the estimated range of liquidating distributions of $3.40 to $3.83 per share) less (b) the amount of any liquidating distributions on such share declared by our board of directors that have a record date prior to the applicable redemption date for such share. Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, on March 5, 2020, our board of directors authorized the Initial Liquidating Distribution on the outstanding shares of our common stock to our stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 5, 2020, with the amount per share of the Initial Liquidating Distribution equal to $0.75. The Initial Liquidating Distribution was paid on March 10, 2020. Therefore, effective commencing with the March 31, 2020 redemption date, the redemption price for all shares eligible for redemption was equal to $2.87 (the “March 2020 Estimated Value Per Share”), which was effective through the May 29, 2020 redemption date.
On June 15, 2020, our board of directors approved an updated estimated value per share of our common stock of $2.66, effective June 9, 2020 (the “June 2020 Estimated Value Per Share”). In connection with the approval of the June 2020 Estimated Value Per Share, on June 15, 2020, our board of directors approved the Eleventh Amended and Restated Share Redemption Program (the “11th Amended Share Redemption Program”), which became effective on June 30, 2020. The 11th Amended Share Redemption Program sets the redemption price per share of our common stock eligible for redemption at our most recent estimated value per share as of the applicable redemption date, provided that if our board of directors has declared liquidating distributions on such share with a record date prior to the applicable redemption date for such share and the most recent estimated value per share has not been updated to reflect the reduction for such liquidating distributions, then the redemption price per share will be reduced to reflect the amount of such liquidating distributions. Thus, effective commencing with the June 30, 2020 redemption date, the redemption price for all shares eligible for redemption was equal to $2.66, which was effective through the July 31, 2020 redemption date.
In connection with the authorization of an August 2020 liquidating distribution, the share redemption program pricing was adjusted for the August 31, 2020 redemption date. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Subsequent Events.”
We will report future redemption prices in a Current Report on Form 8-K or in our annual or quarterly reports, all publicly filed with the SEC.
We may amend, suspend or terminate our share redemption program for any reason upon ten business days’ notice to our stockholders, and we may increase or decrease the funding available for the redemption of shares under the program upon ten business days’ notice to our stockholders. We may provide this notice by including such information (a) in a Current Report on Form 8-K or in our annual or quarterly reports, all publicly filed with the SEC or (b) in a separate mailing to our stockholders.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds (continued)
The only redemptions we made under our share redemption program during the six months ended June 30, 2020 were those that qualified as, and met the requirements for, Special Redemptions under our share redemption program and we fulfilled all redemption requests that qualified as Special Redemptions under our share redemption program. We funded redemptions during the six months ended June 30, 2020 with existing cash on hand.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we redeemed shares pursuant to our share redemption program as follows:
Month | Total Number of Shares Redeemed (1) | Average Price Paid Per Share (2) | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares Available That May Yet Be Redeemed Under the Program | |||||||||||||||||
January 2020 | 73,817 | $ | 3.79 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
February 2020 | 59,451 | $ | 3.79 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
March 2020 | 105,833 | $ | 2.87 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
April 2020 | 95,201 | $ | 2.87 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
May 2020 | 70,368 | $ | 2.87 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
June 2020 | 82,443 | $ | 2.66 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
Total | 487,113 |
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(1) We announced the adoption and commencement of the program on April 8, 2008. We announced amendments to the program on May 13, 2009 (which amendment became effective on June 12, 2009), on March 11, 2011 (which amendment became effective on April 10, 2011), on May 18, 2012 (which amendment became effective on June 17, 2012), on June 29, 2012 (which amendment became effective on July 29, 2012), on October 18, 2012 (which amendment became effective on November 17, 2012), on March 8, 2013 (which amendment became effective on April 7, 2013), on October 17, 2013 (which amendment became effective on November 16, 2013), on May 19, 2014 (which amendment became effective on June 18, 2014), on December 7, 2018 (which amendment became effective on January 6, 2019), on March 6, 2020 (which amendment became effective on March 20, 2020) and on June 16, 2020 (which amendment became effective on June 30, 2020).
(2) We describe the determination of the redemption price above.
(3) We limit the dollar value of shares that may be redeemed under the share redemption program as described above. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, we redeemed $1.5 million of shares of common stock, which represented all redemption requests received in good order and eligible for redemption through the June 30, 2020 redemption date. Based on the redemption limitations described above and redemptions through June 30, 2020, we may redeem up to $8.5 million of shares in connection with Special Redemptions for the remainder of 2020.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Item 6. Exhibits
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101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |||||||
101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema | |||||||
101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase | |||||||
101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase | |||||||
101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase | |||||||
101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase | |||||||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST II, INC. | |||||||||||
Date: | August 12, 2020 | By: | /S/ CHARLES J. SCHREIBER, JR. | ||||||||
Charles J. Schreiber, Jr. | |||||||||||
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director | |||||||||||
(principal executive officer) | |||||||||||
Date: | August 12, 2020 | By: | /S/ JEFFREY K. WALDVOGEL | ||||||||
Jeffrey K. Waldvogel | |||||||||||
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary | |||||||||||
(principal financial officer) |
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