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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009.

 

¨ 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 0-50854

 

 

THOMAS PROPERTIES GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   20-0852352

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS employer

identification number)

515 South Flower Street, Sixth Floor Los Angeles, CA   90071
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (213) 613-1900

 

 

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

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

 

Large Accelerated Filer  ¨   Accelerated Filer  x   Non-accelerated Filer  ¨   Smaller reporting company  ¨

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

     

Outstanding at October 30, 2009

Common Stock, $.01 par value per share     25,693,354

 

 

 


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THOMAS PROPERTIES GROUP, INC.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         

PAGE NO.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

   Consolidated Financial Statements of Thomas Properties Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries   
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008

   1
  

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited) (revised)

   2
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)

   3
  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

   4

ITEM 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    23

ITEM 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk    36

ITEM 4.

   Controls and Procedures    38
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1A.

   Risk Factors    38

ITEM 6.

   Exhibits    51
Signatures    52


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THOMAS PROPERTIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

 

     September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
     (unaudited)        
ASSETS     

Investments in real estate:

    

Operating properties, net of accumulated depreciation of $93,080 and $101,191 as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

   $ 276,878      $ 274,784   

Land improvements – development properties

     97,715        100,886   

Construction in progress

     —          1,274   
                
     374,593        376,944   

Condominium units held for sale

     73,567        101,112   

Real estate held for sale

     619        609   

Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities

     34,096        29,098   

Cash and cash equivalents, unrestricted

     50,582        69,023   

Restricted cash

     15,194        16,665   

Rents and other receivables, net

     4,537        4,452   

Receivables from condominium sales contracts, net

     1,786        10,485   

Receivables from unconsolidated real estate entities

     2,503        4,701   

Deferred rents

     11,670        10,604   

Deferred leasing and loan costs, net

     14,646        15,018   

Other assets, net

     22,979        21,724   
                

Total assets

   $ 606,772      $ 660,435   
                
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     

Liabilities:

    

Mortgage loans

   $ 255,223      $ 255,579   

Other secured loans

     110,837        128,466   

Unsecured loan

     —          3,900   

Accounts payable and other liabilities, net

     33,056        46,567   

Dividends and distributions payable

     500        2,377   

Prepaid rent

     1,569        2,819   
                

Total liabilities

     401,185        439,708   
                

Equity:

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

     —          —     

Common stock, $.01 par value, 225,000,000 and 75,000,000 shares authorized, 25,693,354 and 23,853,904 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

     257        238   

Limited voting stock, $.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 13,813,331 and 14,496,666 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

     138        145   

Additional paid-in capital

     170,598        158,341   

Retained deficit and dividends including $143 and $186 of other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

     (41,733     (26,980
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     129,260        131,744   

Noncontrolling interests:

    

Unitholders in the Operating Partnership

     71,908        85,210   

Partners in consolidated real estate entities

     4,419        3,773   
                

Total noncontrolling interests

     76,327        88,983   

Total equity

     205,587        220,727   
                

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 606,772      $ 660,435   
                

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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THOMAS PROPERTIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  
           (revised)              

Revenues:

        

Rental

   $ 7,385      $ 7,482      $ 22,499      $ 23,317   

Tenant reimbursements

     4,566        5,991        16,151        20,116   

Parking and other

     571        925        2,156        2,747   

Investment advisory, management, leasing and development services

     2,622        1,799        7,158        5,570   

Investment advisory, management, leasing and development services – unconsolidated real estate entities

     3,388        4,244        11,229        13,670   

Reimbursement of property personnel costs

     1,425        1,657        4,213        5,075   

Condominium sales

     22,927        3,622        22,927        79,758   
                                

Total revenues

     42,884        25,720        86,333        150,253   
                                

Expenses:

        

Property operating and maintenance

     5,936        6,018        18,439        18,877   

Real estate taxes

     1,943        1,586        5,427        4,762   

Investment advisory, management, leasing and development services

     2,799        4,142        8,638        12,520   

Reimbursable property personnel costs

     1,425        1,657        4,213        5,075   

Cost of condominium sales

     20,892        3,113        20,892        62,228   

Rent – unconsolidated real estate entities

     42        65        208        191   

Interest

     6,787        5,803        20,415        13,740   

Depreciation and amortization

     3,008        2,948        9,373        8,498   

General and administrative

     3,865        4,173        12,072        13,556   

Impairment loss

     8,600        —          8,600        —     
                                

Total expenses

     55,297        29,505        108,277        139,447   
                                

Gain on sale of real estate

     —          —          —          3,618   

Gain from early extinguishment of debt

     —          —          509        255   

Interest income

     34        587        287        2,341   

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

     (3,103     (3,968     (595     (9,108
                                

(Loss) income before income taxes and noncontrolling interests

     (15,482     (7,166     (21,743     7,912   

(Provision) benefit for income taxes

     (242     1,359        (480     (2,695
                                

Net (loss) income

     (15,724     (5,807     (22,223     5,217   

Noncontrolling interests’ share of net loss (income):

        

Unitholders in the Operating Partnership

     6,007        2,733        7,456        (3,126

Partners in consolidated real estate entities

     (1,195     133        934        133   
                                
     4,812        2,866        8,390        (2,993
                                

TPGI share of net (loss) income

   $ (10,912   $ (2,941   $ (13,833   $ 2,224   
                                

(Loss) earnings per share-basic and diluted

   $ (0.43   $ (0.13   $ (0.56   $ 0.09   

Weighted average common shares-basic and diluted

     25,212,319        23,701,294        24,978,388        23,681,997   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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THOMAS PROPERTIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net (loss) income

   $ (22,223   $ 5,217   

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Gain from early extinguishment of debt

     (509     —     

Gain on sale of real estate

     —          (3,618

Gain on sale of condominiums

     (2,035     (17,530

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

     595        9,108   

Deferred rents

     (762     3,113   

Depreciation and amortization expense

     9,373        8,498   

Bad debt expense

     119        —     

Amortization of loan costs

     372        237   

Amortization of above and below market leases, net

     23        (100

Vesting of stock options, restricted stock and incentive units

     2,258        2,459   

Distributions from operations of unconsolidated real estate entities

     24        224   

Impairment loss

     8,600        —     

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Rents and other receivables

     (204     (2,175

Receivables – unconsolidated real estate entities

     2,198        643   

Deferred leasing and loan costs

     (1,415     (3,564

Other assets

     (2,055     585   

Deferred interest payable

     3,587        1,445   

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     (3,033     505   

Prepaid rent

     (1,250     (1,064
                

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

     (6,337     3,983   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Expenditures for improvements to real estate

     (13,903     (93,294

Proceeds from sale of condominiums

     29,710        51,135   

Purchase of interests in consolidated entities

     —          (4,000

Return of capital from unconsolidated real estate entities

     3,734        3,166   

Contributions to unconsolidated real estate entities

     (4,600     (1,250
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     14,941        (44,243
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Payment of dividends to common stockholders and distributions to limited partners of the Operating Partnership

     (3,378     (7,087

Proceeds from mortgage and other secured loans

     7,130        64,706   

Principal payments of mortgage and other secured loans

     (32,764     (76,369

Noncontrolling interest contributions

     1,543        —     

Noncontrolling interest distributions

     (14     (195

Change in restricted cash

     438        11,032   
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (27,045     (7,913
                

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (18,441     (48,173

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     69,023        126,647   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 50,582      $ 78,474   
                

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized

   $ 20,757      $ 19,603   

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

    

Accrual for declaration of dividends to common shareholders and distributions to limited partners of the Operating Partnership

   $ (1,877   $ 23   

Investments in real estate included in accounts payable and other liabilities

   $ (9,245   $ (9,229

Decrease in investments in real estate for write off of fully depreciated improvements.

   $ 15,318      $ 18,559   

Reclassification of noncontrolling interests for limited partnership units in the Operating Partnership from additional paid in capital

   $ 7,576      $ 840   

Receivables from condominium units under contract

   $ 8,699      $ 19,170   

Other comprehensive loss

   $ (68   $ (98

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

1. Organization and Description of Business

The terms “Thomas Properties”, “the Company”, “us”, “we” and “our” as used in this report refer to Thomas Properties Group, Inc. together with our Operating Partnership, Thomas Properties Group, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”).

We own, manage, lease, acquire and develop real estate, consisting primarily of office properties and related parking garages, located in Southern California; Sacramento, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Northern Virginia; Houston, Texas; and Austin, Texas.

Our operations are carried on through our Operating Partnership. We are the sole general partner in the Operating Partnership. Mr. James A. Thomas, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, affiliates of Mr. Thomas and certain executives hold limited partnership units (“Units”) in the Operating Partnership. As of September 30, 2009, we held a 64.7% interest in the Operating Partnership which we consolidate, as we have control over the major decisions of the Operating Partnership.

As of September 30, 2009, we were invested in the following real estate properties:

 

Property

 

Type

 

Location

Consolidated properties:    

One Commerce Square

  High-rise office  

Philadelphia Central Business District,

Pennsylvania (“PCBD”)

Two Commerce Square

  High-rise office   PCBD

Murano

  Residential condominiums held for sale   PCBD

2100 JFK Boulevard

 

Undeveloped land;

Residential/Office/Retail

  PCBD

Four Points Centre

  Suburban office; Undeveloped land; Office/Retail/Research and Development/Hotel   Austin, Texas

Campus El Segundo

  Developable land; Site infrastructure substantially complete; Office/Retail/ Research and Development/Hotel   El Segundo, California

Metro Studio@Lankershim

  Entitlements and pre-development in progress; Office/Studio/Production/Retail   Los Angeles, California
Unconsolidated properties:    

2121 Market Street

  Residential and Retail   PCBD

TPG/CalSTRS, LLC (“TPG/CalSTRS”):

   

City National Plaza

  High-rise office  

Los Angeles Central Business District,

California

Reflections I

  Suburban office—single tenancy   Reston, Virginia

 

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Property

 

Type

 

Location

Reflections II

  Suburban office—single tenancy   Reston, Virginia

Four Falls Corporate Center

  Suburban office   Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Oak Hill Plaza

  Suburban office   King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Walnut Hill Plaza

  Suburban office   King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

San Felipe Plaza

  High-rise office   Houston, Texas

2500 City West

  Suburban office   Houston, Texas

Brookhollow Central I - III

  Suburban office   Houston, Texas

CityWestPlace

  Suburban office and undeveloped land   Houston, Texas

Centerpointe I & II

  Suburban office   Fairfax, Virginia

Fair Oaks Plaza

  Suburban office   Fairfax, Virginia

San Jacinto Center

  High-rise office  

Austin Central Business District, Texas,

(“ACBD”)

Frost Bank Tower

  High-rise office   ACBD

One Congress Plaza

  High-rise office   ACBD

One American Center

  High-rise office   ACBD

300 West 6th Street

  High-rise office   ACBD

Research Park Plaza I & II

  Suburban Office   Austin, Texas

Park Centre

  Suburban Office   Austin, Texas

Great Hills Plaza

  Suburban Office   Austin, Texas

Stonebridge Plaza II

  Suburban Office   Austin, Texas

Westech 360 I-IV

  Suburban Office   Austin, Texas

Accounting Pronouncement Adopted January 1, 2009

Accounting for Noncontrolling Interests

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810-10, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements,” which requires all entities to report noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries within equity in the consolidated financial statements, but separate from the parent shareholders’ equity. FASB ASC 810-10 also requires any acquisitions or dispositions of noncontrolling interests that do not result in a change of control to be accounted for as equity transactions. In addition, FASB ASC 810-10 requires that a parent company recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary is deconsolidated upon a change in control. Effective January 1, 2009, we adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 810-10. The retrospective presentation and disclosure requirements outlined by FASB ASC 810-10 have been incorporated for all periods herein. The adoption of FASB ASC 810-10 resulted in a reclassification of minority interests to a separate component of total equity on the balance sheet and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests is shown as a reduction from net income in calculating net income available to common stockholders on the statement of operations. All previous references to “minority interests” in the consolidated financial statements have been revised to “noncontrolling interests.” In connection with the issuance of FASB ASC 810-10, certain revisions were also made to FASB ASC 480-10, “Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities”. See Note 6- Earnings (Loss) Per Share and Dividends Declared and Note 7- Equity.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

In June 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC 105, “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” This standard establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”) as the sole source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by non-governmental entities in preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). FASB ASC 105 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after September 15, 2009. We have updated our references to accounting literature in these consolidated financial statements to those contained in the Codification. The adoption of FASB ASC 105 did not impact our financial position or results of operations.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of our company include all the accounts of Thomas Properties Group, Inc., the Operating Partnership and the subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership.

 

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The real estate entities included in the consolidated financial statements have been consolidated only for the periods that such entities were under control by us or were considered a variable interest entity. The equity method of accounting is utilized to account for investments in real estate entities over which we have significant influence, but not control over major decisions, including the decision to sell or refinance the properties owned by such entities. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

The interests in Two Commerce Square (beginning October 13, 2004 through August 5, 2008), not owned by us are reflected as noncontrolling interest. On August 6, 2008, we exercised our option to purchase the remaining 11% interest in Two Commerce Square for $2.0 million, resulting in our 100% ownership of Two Commerce Square.

We have a $25,100,000 preferred equity interest in Murano. Excluding the preferred equity interest, a third party has a 27.0% ownership interest in Murano.

Earnings (loss) Per Share

The computation of basic earnings (loss) per share is based on net earnings (loss) and the weighted average number of shares of our common stock outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share includes the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options and the effect of the vesting of restricted stock that have been granted, all calculated using the treasury stock method. In accordance with FASB ASC 260-10-45, “Earnings Per Share”, the Company’s unvested restricted stock units and unvested incentive units are participating securities and included in the computation of basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. In addition, the adoption of FASB ASC 260-10-45 resulted in allocation of net income to the restricted stock and incentive unit holders that are not forfeitable and a reduction in net income allocable to common shareholders. See Note 6 – Earnings (Loss) per Share and Dividends Declared.

Development Activities

Project costs associated with the development and construction of a real estate project are capitalized as construction in progress. In addition, interest, loan fees, real estate taxes, and general and administrative expenses that are directly associated with and incremental to our development activities and other costs are capitalized during the period in which activities necessary to get the property ready for its intended use are in progress, including the pre-development and lease-up phases. Once the development and construction of the building shell of a real estate project is completed, the costs capitalized to construction in progress are transferred to land and improvements and buildings and improvements. Included in land held for development and construction in progress is capitalized interest of $20.0 million and $22.6 million as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Revenue Recognition - Condominium Sales

We have one high-rise condominium project for which we used the percentage of completion accounting method to recognize costs and sales during the construction period, up through and including June 30, 2009. Commencing with the third quarter of 2009, we have applied the deposit method of accounting to recognize costs and sales. Under the provisions of FASB ASC 360-20, “Property, Plant and Equipment” subsection “Real Estate and Sales”, revenue and costs for projects are recognized when all parties are bound by the terms of the contract, all consideration has been exchanged, any permanent financing for which the seller is responsible has been arranged and all conditions precedent to closing have been performed. This results in profit from the sale of condominium units recognized at the point of settlement as compared to the point of sale. Revenue is recognized on the contract price of individual units. Total estimated costs, net of impairment charges, are allocated to individual units which have closed on a relative value basis. Total estimated revenue and construction costs are reviewed periodically, and any change is applied to current and future periods.

Forfeited customer deposits are recognized as revenue in the period in which we determine that the customer will not complete the purchase of the condominium unit and when we determine we have the right to keep the deposit. We recognized forfeiture revenue of $56,000 and $397,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and $198,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Gain on Sale of Real Estate

We recognize gains on sales of real estate when the recognition criteria in FASB ASC 360-20-40, “Property, Plant and Equipment”, subsection “Real Estate Sales” have been met, generally at the time title is transferred and we no longer have substantial continuing involvement with the real estate asset sold. If the criteria for profit recognition under the full-accrual method are not met, we defer gain recognition and account for the continued operations of the property by applying the deposit or percentage of completion method, as appropriate, until the appropriate criteria are met. With respect to a parcel we sold at Campus El Segundo in 2006, we deferred a portion of the gain as we were obligated to fund certain infrastructure improvements with respect to the sold parcel; therefore we recognized the deferred gain on the percentage of completion method. The improvements were completed in 2008 and the remaining deferred gain balance was recognized in 2008.

 

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We assess whether there has been impairment in the value of our long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to the future net cash flows, undiscounted and without interest, expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. Included in the consolidated net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, is a pre-tax, non-cash impairment charge of $8.6 million related to our Murano condominium project whose units are complete and held for sale. We are required to record the condominium units at their estimated fair value as the condominium units meet the held for sale criteria of FASB ASC 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment.” Also included in Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, is a pre-tax, non-cash impairment charge of $2.0 million related to our joint venture investments. We recorded our share of the impairment loss at the joint venture level as these investments met the other-than-temporary impairment criteria of FASB ASC 323, “Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures.”

Fair Value Measurements

On January 1, 2008 we adopted FASB ASC 820-10, “Fair Value Measurement.” FASB ASC 820-10 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. FASB ASC 820-10 applies to reported balances that are required or permitted to be measured at fair value under existing accounting pronouncements; accordingly, the standard does not require any new fair value measurements of reported balances. FASB ASC 820-10-35 emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Therefore, a fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, FASB ASC 820-10-35 establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy). Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that we have the ability to access. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

Currently, certain of our unconsolidated real estate entities use interest rate caps, floors and collars to manage the interest rate risk resulting from variable interest payments on floating rate debt. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities.

To comply with the provisions of FASB ASC 820-10-35, we incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, we considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees. We have determined that our derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. We do not have any fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of September 30, 2009.

The table below presents the assets and liabilities associated with our unconsolidated investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2009, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall (in thousands and unaudited).

 

     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical
Assets and
Liabilities
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
   Balance at
September 30, 2009

Assets

           

Interest rate contracts

   $ —      $ 3    $ —      $ 3

Liabilities

           

Interest rate contracts

   $ —      $ 2,553    $ —      $ 2,553

Accordingly we have recorded our share which is reflected on our consolidated balance sheet. Our Austin Portfolio Joint Venture, in which we have a 6.25% interest, has an interest rate collar agreement for a notional amount of $96.25 million, in which it

 

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bought a cap and sold a floor. The counterparty, an affiliate of one of the joint venture partners, was not accepting payments on the rate collar until May 2009. We are in negotiations to resolve the obligation on the swap in light of Lehman’s bankruptcy and we are holding any further payments until it is resolved. The joint venture has accrued the expense for payments it has withheld on the swap.

Other Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC 810-10-25, “Consolidation.” FASB ASC 810-10-25 revises the approach to determining the primary beneficiary of a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) to be more qualitative in nature and requires companies to more frequently reassess whether they must consolidate a VIE. FASB ASC 810-10-25 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting FASB ASC 810-10-25 on our financial position and results of operations.

In May 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC 855-10, “Subsequent Events.” FASB ASC 855-10 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. FASB ASC 855-10-25 requires disclosure of the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated and whether that date represents the date the financial statements were issued or were available to be issued. FASB ASC 855-10 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of FASB ASC 855-10 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” FASB ASC 820-10-50 requires fair value disclosures in both interim as well as annual financial statements in order to provide more timely information about the effects of current market conditions on financial instruments. FASB ASC 820-10-50 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. FASB ASC 820-10-50 concerns disclosure only and will not have an impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” FASB ASC 820-10-65-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with FASB ASC 820-10 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased. FASB ASC 820-10-65-4 also provides guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. FASB ASC 820-10-65-4 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of FASB ASC 820-10-65-4 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB ASC 820-10-15, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” FASB ASC 820-10-15 excludes FASB ASC 840-10, “Accounting for Leases”, and other accounting pronouncements that address fair value measurements for purposes of lease classification or measurement under FASB ASC 840-10. However, this scope exception does not apply to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that are required to be measured at fair value under FASB ASC 805-10, “Business Combinations”, regardless of whether those assets and liabilities are related to leases. The adoption of FASB ASC 820-10-15 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In December 2007, the FASB issued FASB ASC 805-10, “Business Combinations,” to create greater consistency in the accounting and financial reporting of business combinations. FASB ASC 805-10-05 requires a company to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity to be measured at their fair values as of the acquisition date. FASB ASC 805-10 also requires companies to recognize the fair value of assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in acquisitions of less than a one hundred percent interest when the acquisition constitutes a change in control of the acquired entity. In addition, FASB ASC 805-10 requires that acquisition-related costs and restructuring costs be recognized separately from the business combination and expensed as incurred. FASB ASC 805-10 is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of FASB ASC 805-10 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In February 2007, the FASB issued FASB ASC 825-10-05-5, “Financial Instruments.” This standard permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value and is effective for the first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007. We did not elect the fair value measurement option for any financial assets or liabilities.

Interim Financial Data

The accompanying interim financial statements are unaudited, but have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and in conjunction with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring matters) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial

 

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statements for these interim periods have been included. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for the full fiscal year.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Subsequent Events

We have evaluated subsequent events through November 2, 2009, the date of this report, which is concurrent with the date we filed this report with the SEC. See Note 10 for details of subsequent events.

3. Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities

The unconsolidated real estate entities include our share of the entities that own 2121 Market Street, and the TPG/CalSTRS properties. TPG/CalSTRS owns the following properties:

City National Plaza (purchased January 2003)

Reflections I (purchased October 2004)

Reflections II (purchased October 2004)

Four Falls Corporate Center (purchased March 2005)

Oak Hill Plaza (purchased March 2005)

Walnut Hill Plaza (purchased March 2005)

San Felipe Plaza (purchased August 2005)

2500 City West (purchased August 2005)

Brookhollow Central I, II and III (purchased August 2005)

CityWestPlace land (purchased December 2005)

CityWestPlace (purchased June 2006)

Centerpointe I and II (purchased January 2007)

Fair Oaks Plaza (purchased January 2007)

The following investment entity that holds a mortgage loan receivable related to Brookhollow Central is accounted for using the equity method of accounting:

BH Note B Lender, LLC (formed in October 2008)

TPG/CalSTRS also owns a 25% interest in the TPG-Austin Portfolio Syndication Partners JV, LP (the “Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties”) which owns the following properties:

San Jacinto Center (purchased June 2007)

Frost Bank Tower (purchased June 2007)

One Congress Plaza (purchased June 2007)

One American Center (purchased June 2007)

300 West 6th Street (purchased June 2007)

Research Park Plaza I & II (purchased June 2007)

Park Centre (purchased June 2007)

Great Hills Plaza (purchased June 2007)

Stonebridge Plaza II (purchased June 2007)

Westech 360 I-IV (purchased June 2007)

 

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Capital contributions, distributions, and profits and losses of the real estate entities are allocated in accordance with the terms of the applicable partnership and limited liability company agreements. Such allocations may differ from the stated ownership percentage interests in such entities as a result of preferred returns and allocation formulas as described in the partnership and limited liability company agreements. Following are the stated ownership percentages, prior to any preferred or special allocations, as of September 30, 2009.

 

2121 Market Street

   50.0

TPG/CalSTRS:

  

All properties, excluding Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties

   25.0

Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties

   6.25

Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows:

 

     September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

TPG/CalSTRS:

    

BH Note B Lender, LLC

   $ 789      $ 739   

City National Plaza

     (14,850     (18,486

Reflections I

     1,580        1,512   

Reflections II

     1,705        1,666   

Four Falls Corporate Center

     (1,478     579   

Oak Hill Plaza/Walnut Hill Plaza

     (692     265   

San Felipe Plaza

     3,029        3,367   

2500 City West

     883        1,015   

Brookhollow Central I, II and III

     682        816   

CityWestPlace and CityWestPlace Land

     21,368        21,147   

Centerpointe I & II

     4,157        4,960   

Fair Oaks Plaza

     2,222        2,528   

Austin Portfolio Investor

     (125     (3,358

Frost Bank Tower

     2,446        2,757   

300 West 6th Street

     2,025        2,240   

San Jacinto Center

     1,655        1,801   

One Congress Plaza

     2,015        2,276   

One American Center

     1,790        2,087   

Stonebridge Plaza II

     697        694   

Park Centre

     670        667   

Research Park Plaza I & II

     851        840   

Westech 360 I-IV

     417        477   

Great Hills Plaza

     338        359   

TPG/CalSTRS

     2,456        45   

Austin Portfolio Lender

     1,317        —     

2121 Market Street

     (1,851     (1,895
                
   $ 34,096      $ 29,098   
                

The following is a summary of the investments in unconsolidated real estate entities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009:

 

 

Investment balance, December 31, 2008    $29,098  

Contributions

     4,600   

Other comprehensive income

     68   

Equity in net income

     (595

Distributions

     (3,767

Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interest

     4,692   
        

Investment balance, September 30, 2009

   $ 34,096   
        

 

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TPG/CalSTRS was formed to acquire office properties on a nationwide basis classified as moderate risk (core plus) and high risk (value add) properties. Core plus properties consist of under-performing properties that we believe can be brought to market potential through improved management. Value-add properties are characterized by unstable net operating income for an extended period of time, occupancy less than 90% and/or physical or management problems which we believe can be positively impacted by introduction of new capital and/or management. We are required to use diligent efforts to sell each joint venture property within five years of that property reaching stabilization, except for certain stabilized properties, as to which we are required to perform a hold/sell analysis at least annually and make a recommendation to the TPG/CalSTRS’ management committee regarding the appropriate holding period.

The total capital commitment to the joint venture was $378.3 million as of September 30, 2009, of which approximately $4.95 million and $1.65 million was unfunded by CalSTRS and us, respectively. Additionally, CalSTRS and TPG are committed to fund, not more frequently than once per month, amounts not to exceed $3.75 million and $1.25 million, respectively, as may be required to fund temporary operating cash shortfalls.

A buy-sell provision may be exercised by either CalSTRS or us. Under this provision, the initiating party sets a price for its interest in the joint venture, and the other party has a specified time to elect to either buy the initiating party’s interest or to sell its own interest to the initiating party. Upon the occurrence of certain events, CalSTRS also has a buy-out option to purchase our interest in the joint venture. The buyout price is based upon a 3% discount to the appraised fair market value. In addition, the noncontrolling owner of City National Plaza (“CNP”) had the option to require the joint venture to purchase its interest for an amount equal to what would be payable to it upon liquidation of the asset at fair market value. The estimated value of this put option is reflected as ‘redeemable noncontrolling interest’ in the 2008 balance sheet below. During the second quarter of 2009, TPG/CalSTRS redeemed the approximately 15% membership interest held by the noncontrolling owner in the CNP partnership. The redemption price of $19.8 million was based on a $725 million value for CNP and was financed with a promissory note due in 2012. Our share of the redemption price was $4.95 million. The redemption eliminated the former noncontrolling owner’s put option to TPG/CalSTRS and eliminated his right of approval of any sale or financing. Effective with this redemption, TPG/CalSTRS owns 100% of CNP and our interest in CNP increased to 25%.

Following is summarized financial information for the unconsolidated real estate entities as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

Summarized Balance Sheets

 

 

     September 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008
     (unaudited)    (revised)
ASSETS      

Investments in real estate, net

   $ 2,310,796    $ 2,335,067

Land held for sale

     3,853      3,835

Receivables including deferred rents

     77,051      72,764

Deferred leasing and loan costs, net

     150,836      168,980

Other assets

     126,865      101,430

Assets associated with discontinued operations

     —        86
             

Total assets

   $ 2,669,401    $ 2,682,162
             
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      

Mortgage and other secured loans

   $ 2,221,674    $ 2,237,717

Other liabilities

     95,923      105,998

Below market rents, net

     67,019      80,467

Obligations associated with discontinued operations

     —        121
             

Total liabilities

     2,384,616      2,424,303
             

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

     —        18,771

Owner’s equity:

     

Thomas Properties, including $240 and $308 of other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

     40,416      34,839

Other owners, including $2,571and $4,211 of other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

     244,369      204,249
             

Total owners’ equity

     284,785      239,088
             

Total liabilities and owners’ equity

   $ 2,669,401    $ 2,682,162
             

 

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Summarized Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

 

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Revenues

   $ 79,373      $ 78,071      $ 243,637      $ 240,628   
                                

Expenses:

        

Operating and other

     40,846        44,306        122,493        126,316   

Interest

     24,959        30,710        77,925        95,410   

Depreciation and amortization

     29,251        32,184        90,749        94,990   

Impairment loss

     8,049        —          8,049        —     
                                

Total expenses

     103,105        107,200        299,216        316,716   
                                

Loss from continuing operations

     (23,732     (29,129     (55,579     (76,088

Gain on early extinguishment of debt

     —          —          67,017        —     

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (86     (34     (83     (105
                                

Net (loss) income

   $ (23,818   $ (29,163   $ 11,355      $ (76,193
                                

Thomas Properties’ share of net loss

     (3,993     (4,751     (3,314     (11,450

Intercompany eliminations

     890        783        2,719        2,342   
                                

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

   $ (3,103   $ (3,968   $ (595   $ (9,108
                                

Included in the preceding summarized balance sheets as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, are the following balance sheets of TPG/CalSTRS, LLC:

 

 

     September 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008
     (unaudited)    (revised)
ASSETS      

Investments in real estate, net

   $ 1,224,346    $ 1,224,401

Land held for sale

     3,853      3,835

Receivables including deferred rents

     64,987      65,741

Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities

     58,258      45,347

Deferred leasing and loan costs, net

     82,290      90,954

Other assets

     102,121      69,506

Assets associated with discontinued operations

     —        86
             

Total assets

   $ 1,535,855    $ 1,499,870
             
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      

Mortgage and other secured loans

   $ 1,352,366    $ 1,311,391

Other liabilities

     65,101      73,354

Obligations associated with discontinued operations

     —        121
             

Total liabilities

     1,417,467      1,384,866
             

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

     —        18,771

Member’s equity:

     

Thomas Properties, including $240 and $308 of other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

     26,943      36,073

Other owners, including $719 and $938 of other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

     91,445      60,160
             

Total members’ equity

     118,388      96,233
             

Total liabilities and members’ equity

   $ 1,535,855    $ 1,499,870
             

 

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Following is summarized financial information by real estate entity for the unconsolidated real estate entities for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Three months ended September 30, 2009  
     2121
Market
Street
    TPG/CalSTRS,
LLC
    Austin
Portfolio
Joint
Venture
Properties
    Eliminations    Total  

Revenues

   $ 871      $ 49,943      $ 28,559      $ —      $ 79,373   
                                       

Expenses:

           

Operating and other

     349        27,569        12,928        —        40,846   

Interest

     288        12,159        12,512        —        24,959   

Depreciation and amortization

     246        16,056        12,949        —        29,251   

Impairment loss

     —          8,049        —          —        8,049   
                                       

Total expenses

     883        63,833        38,389        —        103,105   
                                       

Loss from continuing operations

     (12     (13,890     (9,830     —        (23,732

Equity in net (loss) income of unconsolidated real estate entities

     —          (2,320     —          2,320      —     

Income from discontinued operations

     —          (86     —          —        (86
                                       

Net income (loss)

   $ (12   $ (16,296   $ (9,830   $ 2,320    $ (23,818
                                       

Thomas Properties’ share of net loss

   $ (7   $ (3,373   $ (613   $ —      $ (3,993
                                 

Intercompany eliminations

              890   
                 

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

            $ (3,103
                 
     Three months ended September 30, 2008  
     2121
Market
Street
    TPG/CalSTRS,
LLC
    Austin
Portfolio
Joint
Venture
Properties
    Eliminations    Total  

Revenues

   $ 903      $ 49,638      $ 27,530      $ —      $ 78,071   
                                       

Expenses:

           

Operating and other

     322        30,725        13,259        —        44,306   

Interest

     293        16,296        14,121        —        30,710   

Depreciation and amortization

     1,269        16,141        14,774        —        32,184   
                                       

Total expenses

     1,884        63,162        42,154        —        107,200   
                                       

Loss from continuing operations

     (981     (13,524     (14,624     —        (29,129

Equity in net (loss) income of unconsolidated real estate entities

     —          (3,544     —          3,544      —     

Loss from discontinued operations

     —          (34     —          —        (34
                                       

Net income (loss)

   $ (981   $ (17,102   $ (14,624   $ 3,544    $ (29,163
                                       

Thomas Properties’ share of net loss

   $ (490   $ (3,436   $ (825   $ —      $ (4,751
                                 

Intercompany eliminations

              783   
                 

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

            $ (3,968
                 

 

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Following is summarized financial information by real estate entity for the unconsolidated real estate entities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Nine months ended September 30, 2009  
     2121
Market
Street
    TPG/CalSTRS,
LLC
    Austin
Portfolio
Joint
Venture
Properties
    Eliminations     Total  

Revenues

   $ 2,733      $ 152,512      $ 88,392      $ —        $ 243,637   
                                        

Expenses:

          

Operating and other

     1,057        82,336        39,100        —          122,493   

Interest

     867        36,625        40,433        —          77,925   

Depreciation and amortization

     728        48,627        41,394        —          90,749   

Impairment loss

     —          8,049        —          —          8,049   
                                        

Total expenses

     2,652        175,637        120,927        —          299,216   
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     81        (23,125     (32,535     —          (55,579

Gain on early extinguishment of debt

     —          —          67,017        —          67,017   

Equity in net income (loss) of unconsolidated real estate entities

     —          8,958        —          (8,958     —     

Income from discontinued operations

     —          (83     —          —          (83
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 81      $ (14,250   $ 34,482      $ (8,958   $ 11,355   
                                        

Thomas Properties’ share of net income (loss)

   $ 40      $ (5,509   $ 2,155      $ —        $ (3,314
                                  

Intercompany eliminations

             2,719   
                

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

           $ (595
                
     Nine months ended September 30, 2008  
     2121
Market
Street
    TPG/CalSTRS,
LLC
    Austin
Portfolio
Joint
Venture
Properties
    Eliminations     Total  

Revenues

   $ 2,724      $ 150,831      $ 87,073      $ —        $ 240,628   
                                        

Expenses:

          

Operating and other

     987        85,540        39,789        —          126,316   

Interest income

     876        50,801        43,733        —          95,410   

Depreciation and amortization

     2,160        47,520        45,310        —          94,990   
                                        

Total expenses

     4,023        183,861        128,832        —          316,716   
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (1,299     (33,030     (41,759     —          (76,088

Equity in net (loss) income of unconsolidated real estate entities

     —          (10,330     —          10,330        —     

Loss from discontinued operations

     —          (105     —          —          (105
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,299   $ (43,465   $ (41,759   $ 10,330      $ (76,193
                                        

Thomas Properties’ share of net income (loss)

   $ (649   $ (8,280   $ (2,521   $ —        $ (11,450
                                  

Intercompany eliminations

             2,342   
                

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

           $ (9,108
                

 

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Following is a reconciliation of our share of owners’ equity of the unconsolidated real estate entities as shown above to amounts recorded by us as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008:

 

     September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

Our share of owner’s equity recorded by unconsolidated real estate entities

   $ 40,416      $ 34,839   

Intercompany eliminations and other adjustments

     (6,320     (5,741
                

Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities

   $ 34,096      $ 29,098   
                

4. Mortgage and Other Secured Loans

A summary of the consolidated properties’ outstanding mortgage and other secured loans as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 is as follows:

 

        Outstanding Debt        

Secured debt

  Interest Rate at
September 30, 2009
  As of
September 30, 2009
  As of
December 31, 2008
  Maturity Date   Maturity Date
at End of
Extension
Options

One Commerce Square mortgage loan (1)

  5.67%   $ 130,000   $ 130,000   1/6/2016   1/6/2016

Two Commerce Square:

         

Mortgage Loan (2)

  6.30%     108,223     108,579   5/9/2013   5/9/2013

Senior mezzanine loan (3) (4)

  19.28%     31,554     31,573   1/9/2010   1/9/2010

Junior mezzanine loan (3) (5)

  15.00%     4,594     4,462   1/9/2010   1/9/2010

Campus El Segundo mortgage loan (6)

  Libor + 2.25%     17,000     17,000   7/31/2011   7/31/2014

Four Points Centre construction loan (7)

  Prime Rate or Libor + 1.50%     29,669     28,527   7/31/2012   7/31/2014

Murano construction loan (8)

  7% or 3 month Libor + 3.25%     45,020     63,904   2/1/2010   7/31/2010
                 

Total secured debt

    $ 366,060   $ 384,045    
                 

 

(1) The mortgage loan is subject to interest only payments through January 2011, and thereafter, principal and interest payments are due based on a thirty-year amortization schedule. The loan may be defeased, and is subject to yield maintenance payments for any prepayments prior to October 2015.

 

(2) The mortgage loan may be defeased, and beginning February 2012, may be prepaid.

 

(3) The Company and Mr. Thomas have given certain limited guaranties to the lender on the Two Commerce Square mezzanine loans. The guaranties from Mr. Thomas are subject to an aggregate maximum liability of $7.5 million and the Company has agreed to indemnify Mr. Thomas for claims made on his guaranties. The guaranties from the Company and Mr. Thomas are limited to certain “bad boy” acts by the borrower or by the guarantors, including fraud, intentional misrepresentation, willful misconduct, Environmental Indemnity (as defined), misappropriation of Rents (as defined), or certain acts of insolvency by the borrower, such as filing a bankruptcy petition. On October 14, 2009, we entered into a discounted payoff agreement with the holders of the existing mezzanine debt on Two Commerce Square. We have agreed to pay off the two mezzanine loans, with a principal amount of approximately $36.1 million, for a discounted amount of $25.0 million on or before November 30, 2009 (subject to an extension right of up to 29 days). Subsequent to September 30, 2009, we deposited $6.0 million with the holders of the loans under the agreement, which deposit will be credited against the payoff amount on closing. If we exercise the 29 day extension right, the deposit will be increased by an additional $7.0 million

 

(4) The senior mezzanine loan bears interest at a rate such that the weighted average of the rate on this loan and the rate on the mortgage loan secured by Two Commerce Square equals 9.2% per annum. The effective interest rate on this loan as of September 30, 2009 was 19.3% per annum.

 

(5) Interest at a rate of 10% per annum is payable currently, and additional interest of 5% per annum is deferred until maturity. The loan is subject to a prepayment penalty in the amount of the greater of 3% of the principal amount or a yield maintenance premium. The loan is secured by our ownership interest in the real estate entities that own Two Commerce Square.

 

(6) The interest rate as of September 30, 2009 was 2.6% per annum. On October 10, 2009, the loan agreement was modified and the loan maturity was extended to July 31, 2011 with three one-year extension options, at our election, subject to us complying with certain covenants, with a final maturity date of July 31, 2014 if all extension options are exercised. The lender has the option to require payment of $2.5 million at the time of each extension. The interest rate on the loan has been increased to LIBOR plus 3.75% per annum. We have guaranteed 100% of the principal, interest and any other sum payable under this loan.

 

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(7) The weighted average interest rate as of September 30, 2009 was 2.2% per annum. On October 13, 2009, we entered into an agreement with the lender to modify and extend this loan to July 31, 2012 with two one-year extension options at our election subject to certain conditions. We have provided a repayment and completion guaranty. We have also agreed to provide additional collateral of approximately 62.4 acres of fully entitled unimproved land, which is immediately adjacent to our Four Points Centre office buildings located in Austin, Texas. We have also committed to pay down the principal amount of the loan in the total amount of $7.8 million of which we paid $3.9 million in October, 2009 and the balance will be paid in three equal installments, in January, June and December, 2010. The loan has an unfunded balance of the commitment of $10.8 million which is available to fund any remaining project costs. In addition, we paid $2.225 million in June 2009 of which approximately $1.8 million is held by the lender to fund any remaining project costs. The interest rate on the loan has been increased to LIBOR plus 3.50% per annum.

 

(8) We may borrow an additional $0.7 million under this construction loan. This loan has one six-month extension option remaining. The extension option is subject to an exit fee equal to 0.5% of the outstanding principal balance and unfunded commitments which may be reduced to 0.25% if certain conditions are met. We expect to exercise the final six-month extension option, which would extend the maturity date to July 31, 2010. The principal paydowns are also subject to an exit fee. The interest rate for this loan as of September 30, 2009 was 7%. This loan is nonrecourse to the Company, but the Company guarantees the payment of interest on the loan during the term of the loan as it may be extended. Additionally, the Company has a construction completion guaranty.

Certain of our loan agreements require us to maintain monies in reserve accounts to fund various expenditures such as capital improvements, taxes, insurance, leasing commissions and debt service. Included in restricted cash on our consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2009, are reserve funds totaling $3.8 million for One Commerce Square, $7.0 million for Two Commerce Square, $2.6 million for Murano, and $1.8 million for Four Points Centre.

As of September 30, 2009, subject to certain extension options exercisable by the Company, principal payments due for the secured and unsecured outstanding debt are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amount Due at
Original Maturity
Date
   Amount Due at
Maturity Date
After Exercise of
Extension
Options

2009

   $ 126    $ 126

2010

     81,653      81,653

2011

     18,971      1,971

2012

     31,829      2,160

2013

     108,392      108,392

Thereafter

     125,089      171,758
             
   $ 366,060    $ 366,060
             

5. Unsecured Loan

In October 2005, we purchased the entire interest of our unaffiliated partner in TPG-El Segundo Partners, LLC, of which $3.9 million was financed with an unsecured loan from the former noncontrolling partner. Principal and accrued interest on this loan had a scheduled maturity of October 12, 2009. The final installment of principal and interest was paid on April 3, 2009. We recognized $0.5 million gain on early extinguishment of debt related to this loan.

6. Earnings (Loss) per Share and Dividends Declared

On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASC 260-10-45, “Earnings Per Share”, which addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing basic earnings per share under the two-class method. The Company has adjusted its calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share to conform to the guidance provided in FASB ASC 260-10-45, which also required retrospective application for all periods presented. The change in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share pursuant to the adoption of FASB ASC 260-10-45 changed the amounts previously reported for both basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2008 from $(0.12) to $(0.13). The amounts remained the same for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 at $0.09. The two-class method is an earnings allocation method for calculating earnings per share when a company’s capital structure includes either two or more classes of common stock or common stock and participating securities. Basic earnings per share under the two-class method is calculated based on dividends declared on common shares and other participating securities (“distributed earnings”) and the rights of participating securities in any undistributed earnings, which represents net income remaining after deduction of dividends accruing during the period. The undistributed earnings are allocated to all outstanding common shares and participating securities based on the relative percentage of each security to the total number of outstanding participating securities. Basic earnings per share represents the summation of the distributed and undistributed earnings per share class divided by the total number of shares.

 

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As of and through September 30, 2009, the Company has accrued and paid dividends in excess of net income, resulting in no undistributed earnings, as defined under the two-class method. In addition, all of the Company’s participating securities (including the incentive units) receive dividends/distributions at an equal dividend/distribution rate per share/unit. As a result, the portion of net income (loss) allocable to the weighted-average restricted stock outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 has been deducted from net income allocable to common stockholders to calculate basic earnings/(loss) per share. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, all potentially dilutive instruments are anti-dilutive and have been excluded from our computation of weighted average dilutive shares outstanding.

We declared dividends per share of $0.0125 and $0.0375 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, we declared dividends per share of $0.06 and $0.18, respectively.

The following is a summary of the components used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

 

     Three months ended     Nine months ended  
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Numerator

        

(Loss) income from continuing operations

   $ (15,724   $ (5,807   $ (22,223   $ 5,217   

Noncontrolling interests’ and participating securities’ share in earnings:

        

Unitholders in the Operating Partnership

     6,007        2,733        7,456        (3,126

Partners in consolidated real estate entities

     (1,195     133        934        133   
                                
     4,812        2,866        8,390        (2,993
                                

Net (loss) income attributable to TPGI

     (10,912     (2,941     (13,833     2,224   
                                

Less dividends to:

        

Common shares

     —          —          —          4,239   

Unvested restricted stock

     8        16        23        48   

Unvested incentive units

     3        31        10        79   
                                

Net loss applicable to common stockholders

   $ (10,923   $ (2,988   $ (13,866   $ (2,142
                                

Denominator

        

Basic weighted average common shares

     25,212,319        23,701,294        24,978,388        23,681,997   

Dilutive stock options and restricted stock

     —          —          —          —     
                                

Diluted weighted average common shares

     25,212,319        23,701,294        24,978,388        23,681,997   
                                

Basic earnings per common share

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ (0.43   $ (0.13   $ (0.56   $ (0.09

Distributed earnings—common shares

     —          —          —          0.18   
                                

Net income applicable to common stockholders

   $ (0.43   $ (0.13   $ (0.56   $ 0.09   
                                

Diluted earnings per common share

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ (0.43   $ (0.13   $ (0.56   $ (0.09

Distributed earnings—common shares

     —          —          —          0.18   
                                

Net income applicable to common stockholders

   $ (0.43   $ (0.13   $ (0.56   $ 0.09   
                                

7. Equity

A Unit and a share of our common stock have essentially the same economic characteristics as they share equally in the total net income or loss and distributions of the Operating Partnership. A Unit may be redeemed by the holder in exchange for cash or shares of common stock at our election, on a one-for-one basis. We have issued 1,303,336 incentive units to certain employees. Incentive units represent a profits interest in the Operating Partnership and generally will be treated as regular Units in the Operating Partnership and rank pari passu with the Units as to payment of distributions, including distributions of assets upon liquidation. Incentive units are subject to vesting, forfeiture and additional restrictions on transfer as may be determined by us as general partner of the Operating Partnership. The holder of an incentive unit has the right to convert all or a part of his vested incentive units into Units, but only to the extent of the incentive units’ economic capital account balance. As general partner, we may also cause any number of vested incentive units to be converted into Units to the extent of the incentive units’ economic capital account balance. We had 25,693,354 shares of common stock, of which 1,429,450 shares were unregistered, and 13,813,331 Units outstanding as of

 

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September 30, 2009, and 512,221 incentive units outstanding which were issued under our Incentive Plan, defined below. The 1,429,450 unregistered shares were issued in connection with the redemption of 746,115 vested incentive units and 683,335 Operating Partnership Units by executives. The share of the Company owned by the Operating Partnership unitholders is reflected as a separate component called noncontrolling interests in the equity section of our consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we held a 64.7% and 61.0% interest in the Operating Partnership, respectively.

We adopted the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan of Thomas Properties Group, Inc. as amended, (the “Incentive Plan”) effective upon the closing of our initial public offering and amended it in May 2007 and June 2008 to increase the shares reserved under the plan. The Incentive Plan provides incentives to our employees and is designed to attract, reward and retain personnel. Our Incentive Plan permits the granting of awards in the form of options to purchase common stock, restricted shares of common stock and restricted incentive units in our Operating Partnership. We may issue up to 3,361,906 shares as either stock option awards, restricted stock awards or incentive unit awards. In addition, under our Non-Employee Directors Restricted Stock Plan (“the Non-Employee Directors Plan”) a total of 60,000 shares are reserved for grant.

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Restricted Stock

Under the Incentive Plan, we have issued the following restricted shares to executives of the Company:

 

Grant Date

   Shares    Aggregate
Value
(in thousands)
   Vesting Status

October 2004

   46,667    $ 560    Fully vested

February 2006

   60,000      740    Fully vested

March 2007

   100,000      1,580    See below

March 2008

   100,000      855    See below

January 2009

   410,000      1,019    See below
              

Issued from Inception to September 30, 2009

   716,667    $ 4,754   
              

Vesting for the two grants of 100,000 shares each commenced in March 2007 and March 2008, respectively. These restricted shares will vest in full on the third anniversary of the vesting commencement date, provided that vesting could occur on the second anniversary of the vesting commencement date if certain performance goals are met. In January 2009, we issued an additional 410,000 restricted shares to executives which vest over five years, fifty percent are performance vested shares and fifty percent are discretionary vested shares.

Holders of restricted stock have full voting rights and receive any dividends paid.

Under the Non-Employee Directors Plan, we have issued the following outstanding restricted shares to our non-employee directors:

 

     Shares    Aggregate
Value
(in thousands)
   Vesting Status

Issued in 2004

   10,000    $ 120    Fully vested

Issued in 2005

   4,984      60    Fully vested

Issued in 2006

   6,419      82    Fully vested

Issued in 2007

   3,564      60    Fully vested

Issued in 2008

   5,968      60    Fully vested
              

Issued from Inception to September 30, 2009

   30,935    $ 382   
              

As of September 30, 2009, there was $1,342,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested restricted stock under the Incentive Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years. The weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $2.49 per share.

We recorded compensation expense totaling $319,000 and $990,000 related to the restricted stock grants for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and $280,000 and $784,000 related to the restricted stock grants for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the statement of operations related to this compensation expense was $135,000 and $422,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and $119,000 and $333,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively.

Incentive Units

Under our Incentive Plan, we issued to certain executives 730,003 incentive units upon consummation of our initial public offering in October 2004, which fully vested on October 13, 2007. In February 2006, we issued 120,000 incentive units to certain executives, which units vested on the third anniversary of the grant date. In March 2007, we issued an additional 183,336 incentive units to certain executives, which units vest over a three year period, with one third vesting each on the first, second, and third anniversary dates of the grant. In March 2008, we issued an additional 160,000 incentive units to certain executives, which units vest over a three year period, with one third vesting each on the first, second, and third anniversary dates of the grant. In September 2008, we issued an additional 110,000 incentive units to a new executive, which vest over a three to five year period and are subject to market based performance measures as well as individual and company goals.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded compensation expense of $316,000 and $1,200,000, respectively, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, we recorded compensation expense of $513,000 and $1,507,000, respectively, relating to the incentive units. As of September 30, 2009, there was $829,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to incentive units.

 

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Stock Options

Under our Incentive Plan, we have 667,694 stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2009. The options vest at the rate of one third per year over three years and expire ten years after the date of commencement of vesting. The fair market value of each option granted was estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for grants in 2008. There were no stock option grants for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

 

     2008  

Expected dividend yield

   2.9

Expected life of option

   5 to 8 years   

Risk-free interest rate

   3.2

Expected stock price volatility

   11

The following is a summary of stock option activity under our Incentive Plan as of September 30, 2009 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2009:

 

     Shares     Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(in years)
   Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)

Outstanding at January 1, 2009

   670,609      $ 12.74      

Granted

   —          —        

Forfeitures

   (2,915     10.45      

Exercised

   —          —        
                  

Outstanding at September 30, 2009

   667,694      $ 12.75    6.6    —  
                      

Options exercisable at September 30, 2009

   522,869      $ 13.07    6.2    —  
                      

As of September 30, 2009, there was $46,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested stock options. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.0 years. There were no options granted or exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

We recorded compensation expense totaling $18,000 and $67,000 related to the stock options for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and $56,000 and $167,000 related to the stock options for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. The total income tax benefit recognized in the statement of operations related to this compensation expense was $8,000 and $28,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and $24,000 and $71,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively.

Noncontrolling Interests

On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASC 810-10, which clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. FASB ASC 810-10 also requires consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest and requires disclosure, on the face of the consolidated statement of income, of the amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest. In addition, FASB ASC 810-10 establishes a single method of accounting for changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that does not result in deconsolidation and requires that a parent recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. As a result of the issuance of FASB ASC 810-10, the guidance in FASB ASC 480-10, “Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities”, was amended to include redeemable noncontrolling interests within its scope. If noncontrolling interests are determined to be redeemable, they are to be carried at their redemption value as of the balance sheet date and reported as temporary equity.

Noncontrolling interests on our consolidated balance sheets relate primarily to the partnership and incentive units in the Operating Partnership (collectively, the “Units”) that are not owned by the Company. In conjunction with the formation of the Company, certain persons and entities contributing interests in properties to the Operating Partnership received partnership units. In addition, certain employees of the Operating Partnership have received incentive units in connection with services rendered or to be rendered to the Operating Partnership. Limited partners who have been issued incentive units have the right to require the Operating Partnership to redeem part or all of their incentive units upon vesting of the Units, if applicable. The Company may elect to acquire those incentive units in exchange for shares of the Company’s common stock on a one-for-one basis, subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits, stock dividends, issuance of stock rights, specified extraordinary distributions and similar events, or pay cash based upon the fair market value of an equivalent number of shares of the Company’s common stock at the time of redemption.

FASB ASC 810-10 was required to be applied prospectively after adoption, with the exception of the presentation and disclosure requirements, which were applied retrospectively for all periods presented. The Company evaluated the terms of the Units and, as a result of the adoption of FASB ASC 810-10, the Company reclassified noncontrolling interests to permanent equity in the

 

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accompanying consolidated balance sheets and recorded a decrease to the carrying value of noncontrolling interests of approximately $7.6 million (a corresponding increase was recorded to additional paid-in capital) to reflect the noncontrolling interests’ proportionate share of equity at September 30, 2009. In periods subsequent to the adoption of FASB ASC 810-10, the Company will periodically evaluate individual noncontrolling interests for the ability to continue to recognize the noncontrolling interest as permanent equity in the consolidated balance sheets. Any noncontrolling interest that fails to qualify as permanent equity will be reclassified as temporary equity and adjusted to the greater of (a) the carrying amount, or (b) its redemption value as of the end of the period in which the determination is made.

The redemption value of the incentive units not owned by the Company at September 30, 2009 was approximately $1,480,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock of $2.89 per share as of September 30, 2009.

A charge is recorded each period to the consolidated statements of income (loss) for the noncontrolling interests’ proportionate share of the Company’s net income (loss). An additional adjustment is made each period such that the carrying value of the noncontrolling interests equals the greater of (a) the noncontrolling interests’ proportionate share of equity as of the period end, or (b) the redemption value of the noncontrolling interests as of the period end, if classified as temporary equity.

Equity is allocated between controlling and noncontrolling interests as follows (in thousands) :

 

     Stockholders’
Equity
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Total
Equity
 

Balance at December 31, 2008

   $ 131,744      $ 88,983      $ 220,727   

Net loss

     (13,657     (8,390     (22,047

Vesting of stock compensation

     1,829        428        2,257   

Reclassification adjustment

     7,576        (7,576     —     

Other comprehensive income

     44        24        68   

Redemption of noncontrolling interest in unconsolidated real estate entities

     2,863        1,830        4,693   

Dividends

     (963     (538     (1,501

Distributions

     —          (14     (14

Contributions

     —          1,542        1,542   

Preferred returns

     —          38        38   
                        

Balance at September 30, 2009

   $ 129,436      $ 76,327      $ 205,763   
                        

8. Income Taxes

All operations are carried on through the Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries. The Operating Partnership is not subject to income tax, and all of the taxable income, gains, losses, deductions and credits are passed through to its partners. We are responsible for our share of taxable income or loss of the Operating Partnership allocated to us in accordance with the Operating Partnership’s Agreement of Limited Partnership. As of September 30, 2009, we held a 64.7% capital interest in the Operating Partnership. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we were allocated a blended rate of 64.4% of the income and losses from the Operating Partnership.

Prior to the adoption of FASB ASC 810 on January 1, 2009, income from noncontrolling interests was deducted from earnings before arriving at income from continuing operations. With the adoption of FASB ASC 810, the income from noncontrolling interests has been reclassified below net income and therefore is no longer deducted in arriving at income from continuing operations. However, the provision for income taxes does not change because the Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries with noncontrolling interests pay no income tax, but distribute taxable income to their respective investors. Accordingly, the Company will not pay tax on the income attributable to the noncontrolling interests. As a result of separately reporting income that is taxed to others, the Company’s effective tax rate on continuing operations before income taxes, as reported on the face of the financial statements is (1.6)% and 19.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively; and (2.2)% and 34.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. However, the actual effective tax rate that is attributable to the Company’s share of (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes (prior to the adoption of FASB ASC 810) is (2.3)% for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to 31.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2008; and (3.6) % for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to 55.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The Company’s share of (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes is composed of income from continuing operations before income taxes, as presented on the face of the income statement, less income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests of $4.8 million and $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively; and $8.4 million and $(3.0) million for the nine months ended September 30,2009 and 2008, respectively. While the adoption of FASB ASC 810 does change the location of net income attributable to noncontrolling interests on the statement of income, it does not change the income tax from interests owned by the Company.

 

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The difference resulting from the effective tax rate of (1.6)% and (2.2) % on the face of the financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to the federal statutory rate of 35% is primarily due to the non-cash compensation expense related to the incentive units granted, the noncontrolling interests’ attributable income as a result of our adoption of FASB ASC 810, and the valuation allowance recorded during the quarter related to the Company’s net deferred tax asset.

The provision for income taxes is based on reported income before income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities reflect the impact of temporary differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amount recognized for tax purposes, as measured by applying the currently enacted tax laws.

FASB ASC 740 “Income Taxes (Uncertain Tax Positions),” requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Realization of the deferred tax asset is dependent on us generating sufficient taxable income in future years as the deferred income tax charges become currently deductible for tax reporting purposes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company has recorded a full valuation allowance of $6.4 million on its net deferred tax asset, as it is not currently realizable.

FASB ASC 740-10-15, clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company’s financial statements. The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute criteria for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded $165,000 and $504,000 of interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company has recorded $165,000 and $504,000 of accrued interest with respect to unrecognized tax benefits. We have not recorded any penalties with respect to unrecognized tax benefits.

We do not anticipate any significant increases or decreases to the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.

9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

FASB ASC 825-10-50-8, “Financial Instruments,” requires us to disclose fair value information about all financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheets, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value.

Our estimates of the fair value of financial instruments as of September 30, 2009 were determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methods. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market data and develop estimated fair value. The use of different market assumptions or estimation methods may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, rent and other receivables, accounts payable and other liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

As of September 30, 2009, the fair value of our consolidated mortgage and other secured loans aggregates $335.3 million, compared to the aggregate carrying value of $366.1 million on our consolidated balance sheet.

10. Subsequent Events

On October 14, 2009, we entered into a discounted payoff agreement with the holders of the existing mezzanine debt on Two Commerce Square. We have agreed to pay off the two mezzanine loans, with a principal amount of approximately $36.1 million, for a discounted amount of $25.0 million on or before November 30, 2009 (subject to an extension right of up to 29 days). Subsequent to September 30, 2009, we have deposited $6.0 million with the holders of the loans under the agreement, which deposit will be credited against the payoff amount on closing. If we exercise the 29 day extension right, the deposit will be increased by an additional $7.0 million.

On October 13, 2009, the Four Points Centre construction loan was modified. The loan has been extended to July 31, 2012 with two one-year extension options subject to certain conditions. We have provided a guarantee for a portion of principal and interest payable. We have also agreed to provide additional collateral of approximately 62.4 acres of fully entitled unimproved land, which is immediately adjacent to our Four Points Centre office buildings located in Austin, Texas. We have also committed to pay down the

 

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principal amount of the loan in the total amount of $7.8 million, of which we paid $3.9 million in October, 2009 and the balance will be paid in three equal installments, in January, June and December, 2010. The loan has an unfunded balance of the commitment of $10.8 million which is available to fund any remaining project costs. In addition, we paid $2.225 million in June 2009 of which approximately $1.8 million is held by the lender to fund any remaining project costs. The interest rate on the loan has been increased to LIBOR plus 3.50% per annum. The balance of the loan as of September 30, 2009 was $29.7 million.

On October 10, 2009, the Campus El Segundo mortgage loan was modified. The loan has been extended to July 31, 2011, and has three one-year extension options at our election subject to us complying with certain loan covenants. The lender has the option to require payment of $2.5 million at the time of each extension. The interest rate on the loan has been increased to LIBOR plus 3.75% per annum. The balance of the loan is $17.0 million. We have guaranteed 100% of the principal, interest and any other sum payable under this loan.

On October 6, 2009 we sold a land parcel in Austin which is subject to a ground lease to a retail tenant for a purchase price of $2.1 million.

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report. This report includes statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. For a complete discussion of forward-looking statements, see the section in this report entitled “Forward-Looking Statements.” Certain risks may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the following discussion. For a discussion of such risks, see the section in this report entitled “Risk Factors.”

When you read the financial statements and the information included in this report, you should be aware that our operations are significantly affected by both macro and micro economic forces. Our operations are directly affected by actual and perceived trends in various national and regional economic conditions that affect national and regional markets for commercial real estate services, including interest rates, the availability of credit to finance commercial real estate transactions, and the impact of tax laws affecting real estate. Periods of economic slowdown or recession, rising interest rates, tightening of the credit markets, declining demand for or increased supply of real estate, or the public perception that any of these events may occur can adversely affect our business. These conditions could result in a general decline in rents, which in turn would reduce revenue from property management fees and brokerage commissions derived from leases. In addition, these conditions could lead to a decline in property values as well as a decline in funds invested in commercial real estate and related assets, which in turn may reduce revenues from investment advisory, property management, leasing and development fees.

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated and you should not rely on them as predictions of future events. Although information is based on our current estimates, forward-looking statements depend on assumptions, data or methods which may be incorrect or imprecise. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information as we cannot guarantee that any future expectations and events described will happen as described or that they will happen at all. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “pro forma,” “estimates” or “anticipates” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions.

Overview and Background

We are a full-service real estate operating company that owns, acquires, develops and manages primarily office, as well as mixed-use and residential properties on a nationwide basis. We conduct our business through our Operating Partnership, of which we own 64.7% as of September 30, 2009 and have control over the major decisions of the Operating Partnership.

Results of Operations

The results of operations reflect the consolidation of the affiliates that own One Commerce Square, Two Commerce Square, Murano, 2100 JFK Boulevard, Four Points Centre, Campus El Segundo and our investment advisory, property management, leasing and real estate development operations. Included in our investment advisory, property management, leasing and development services operations are development fees we earn from unaffiliated third parties related to two separate entitlement projects – Universal Village and Wilshire Grand. The following properties are accounted for using the equity method of accounting:

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City National Plaza (as of January 2003, the date of acquisition)

Reflections I (as of October 2004, the date of acquisition)

Reflections II (as of October 2004, the date of acquisition)

Four Falls Corporate Center (as of March 2005, the date of acquisition)

Oak Hill Plaza (as of March 2005, the date of acquisition)

Walnut Hill Plaza (as of March 2005, the date of acquisition)

San Felipe Plaza (as of August 2005, the date of acquisition)

2500 City West (as of August 2005, the date of acquisition)

Brookhollow Central I, II, and III (as of August 2005, the date of acquisition)

2500 City West land (as of December 2005, the date of acquisition)

CityWestPlace (as of June 2006, the date of acquisition)

CityWestPlace land (as of June 2006, the date of acquisition)

Centerpointe I & II (as of January 2007, the date of acquisition)

Fair Oaks Plaza (as of January 2007, the date of acquisition)

The following investment entity that holds a mortgage loan receivable related to Brookhollow Central is accounted for using the equity method of accounting:

BH Note B Lender, LLC (as of October 2008, the date of formation)

TPG/CalSTRS, LLC also owns a 25% interest in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture which owns the following properties (“Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties”):

San Jacinto Center (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

Frost Bank Tower (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

One Congress Plaza (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

One American Center (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

300 West 6th Street (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

Research Park Plaza I & II (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

Park Centre (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

Great Hills Plaza (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

Stonebridge Plaza II (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

Westech 360 I-IV (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

Comparison of three months ended September 30, 2009 to three months ended September 30, 2008

Total revenues. Total revenues increased by $17.2 million, or 66.9%, to $42.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $25.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The significant components of revenue are discussed below.

Rental revenues. Rental revenue remained consistent for each of the three month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

Tenant reimbursements. Tenant reimbursements decreased by $1.4 million, or 23.3%, to $4.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $6.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily related to a scheduled lease expiration in June 2008 of a significant tenant at Two Commerce Square representing approximately 375,000 rentable square feet, offset by revenues from former subtenants or new tenants that are now direct tenants.

Parking and other revenues. Parking and other revenues decreased by $0.3 million, or 33.3%, to $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 from $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily related to a decrease in transient parking revenue related to a non-recurring exhibition adjacent to our Commerce Square property in 2008, and lower occupancy in 2009 at Commerce Square.

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million, or 44.4%, from $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to $2.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 primarily due to an increase in lease commissions related to lease transactions at 1835 Market Street and Pacific Financial Plaza. There was also an increase in developer fees related to Wilshire Grand. We began earning fees on Wilshire Grand in April 2009.

Investment advisory, management, leasing and development services revenues – unconsolidated real estate entities. This caption represents revenues earned from services provided to entities for which we use the equity method to account for our ownership interest since we have significant influence, but not control, over the entities. Revenues from these services from unconsolidated real estate entities decreased by $0.8 million, or 19.0%, from $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to $3.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 primarily due to a decrease of $0.5 million in lease commission revenue generated from Frost Bank Tower as well as an overall decrease in leasing and construction management activity.

Reimbursement of property personnel costs. This caption represents the reimbursement for property personnel salary, payroll taxes and benefits. The decrease of $0.3 million or 17.6% to $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was primarily due to reductions in bonus accruals and employer contributions to our retirement plan.

Condominium sales. This caption represents revenue recognized for the Murano condominium units and parking spaces which closed during the three months ended September 30, 2009. The increase of $19.3 million or 536.1% to $22.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 is due to increased volume. For the three months ended September 30, 2009, we recognized revenue associated with 56 units as compared to 2 units for the corresponding three-month period ended September 30, 2008.

Total expenses. Total expenses increased by $25.8 million, or by 87.5%, to $55.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $29.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The significant components of expense are discussed below.

Property operating and maintenance expense. Property operating and maintenance remained consistent compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008.

Real estate taxes. Real estate taxes increased by $0.3 million or 18.8% to $1.9 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 from $1.6 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2008 due to the completion of construction of two office buildings at Four Points Centre, which were assessed based on their improvements. In addition, property taxes for these buildings were capitalized while under construction.

Investment advisory, management, leasing and development services expenses. Expenses for these services decreased by $1.3 million, or 31.7%, to $2.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $4.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, primarily due to compensation and professional fee reductions related to cost saving measures.

Reimbursable property personnel costs. This caption represents the reimbursement of property personnel salary, payroll taxes and benefits. The decrease of $0.3 million or 17.6% to $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was primarily due to reductions in bonus accruals and employer contributions to our retirement plan.

Cost of condominium sales. This caption represents costs recognized for the Murano condominium units and parking spaces which closed during the three months ended September 30, 2009. The increase of $17.8 million or 574.2% for three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008 is due to increased volume in the current quarter. For the three months ended September 30, 2009, we recognized costs associated with 56 units as compared to 2 units for the corresponding period ended September 30, 2008.

Rent – unconsolidated entities. Rent – unconsolidated entities remained consistent compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008.

Interest expense. Interest expense increased by $1.0 million, or 17.2%, to $6.8 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 from $5.8 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2008. The increase in interest expense is primarily attributable to interest costs no longer being capitalized on Murano and our Four Points Centre office buildings due to the substantial completion of construction on these projects in the second half of 2008.

Depreciation and amortization expense. Depreciation and amortization remained consistent compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008.

 

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General and administrative. General and administrative expense decreased by $0.3 million, or 7.1%, to $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. This was primarily due to a reduction in compensation, professional fees, information technology, travel and entertainment expenses as a result of cost saving measures.

Impairment loss. For the three months ended September 30, 2009, we recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $8.6 million related to our Murano condominium project whose units are held for sale. The charge was recorded to reflect the units at their estimated fair value. There was no corresponding charge for the three months ended September 30, 2008.

Interest income. Interest income decreased by $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008 due to declining cash and cash equivalents balances and lower interest rates.

 

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Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities. Set forth below is a summary of the unconsolidated condensed financial information for the unconsolidated real estate entities and our share of net loss and equity in net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008  

Revenues

   $ 79,373      $ 78,071   
                

Expenses:

    

Operating and other

     40,846        44,306   

Interest

     24,959        30,710   

Depreciation and amortization

     29,251        32,184   

Impairment loss

     8,049        —     
                

Total expenses

     103,105        107,200   
                

Loss from continuing operations

     (23,732     (29,129

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (86     (34
                

Net loss

   $ (23,818   $ (29,163
                

Thomas Properties’ share of net loss

     (3,993     (4,751

Intercompany eliminations

     890        783   
                

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

   $ (3,103   $ (3,968
                

Aggregate revenue increased as a result of new leases entered into at higher rental rates. Aggregate operating and other expenses for unconsolidated real estate entities for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008 decreased by $2.7 million to due lower real estate taxes for certain properties due to reassessed values and a decrease in property operating and maintenance expense. Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008 decreased primarily due to declining interest rates. Depreciation and amortization for unconsolidated real estate entities decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008 primarily due to a $3.5 million decrease in amortization expense attributable to asset write offs for early lease terminations and extensions as well as certain leases nearing expiration, offset by an increase of $0.6 million in depreciation attributable to routine additions of fixed assets. A non-cash impairment charge of $8.0 million was recorded in the quarter ended September 30, 2009 related to certain unconsolidated real estate assets.

Benefit/provision for income taxes. Provision for income taxes increased by $1.6 million to a benefit of $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to a provision of $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The increase was primarily due to the Company’s loss before income taxes and noncontrolling interests of $15.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to loss before income taxes and noncontrolling interests of $7.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008.

Comparison of nine months ended September 30, 2009 to nine months ended September 30, 2008

Total revenues. Total revenues decreased by $63.9 million, or 42.5%, to $86.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $150.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The significant components of revenue are discussed below.

Rental revenues. Rental revenue decreased by $0.8 million or 3.4% to $22.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $23.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily related to a scheduled expiration in June 2008 of a significant tenant at Two Commerce Square representing approximately 375,000 rentable square feet. Approximately 66% of the space from this lease expiration has been leased to former subtenants or new tenants at current market rates, which are lower than the expired lease rates.

Tenant reimbursements. Tenant reimbursements decreased by $3.9 million, or 19.4%, to $16.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $20.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily related to a scheduled lease expiration in June 2008 of a significant tenant at Two Commerce Square representing approximately 375,000 rentable square feet, offset by revenues from former subtenants or new tenants that are now direct tenants.

Parking and other revenues. Parking and other revenues decreased by $0.5 million, or 18.5%, to $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily related to a decrease in transient parking revenue related to a special exhibition adjacent to our Commerce Square property in 2008, and lower occupancy in 2009 at Commerce Square.

 

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Investment advisory, management, leasing and development services revenues. This caption represents revenues earned from services provided to unaffiliated entities in which we have no ownership interest. Revenues from these services increased by $1.6 million, or 28.6%, to $7.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $5.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 primarily due to an increase in lease commissions related to tenants at 800 South Hope, 1835 Market Street and Pacific Financial Plaza. There was also an increase in developer fees related to Wilshire Grand offset by a decrease in lease commissions from various properties. We began earning fees on Wilshire Grand in April 2009.

Investment advisory, management, leasing and development services revenues – unconsolidated real estate entities. This caption represents revenues earned from services provided to entities for which we use the equity method to account for our ownership interest since we have significant influence, but not control, over the entities. Revenues from these services from unconsolidated real estate entities decreased by $2.5 million, or 18.2%, to $11.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $13.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 primarily due to a decrease of $1.8 million in lease commission revenue from Research Park Plaza, Frost Bank Tower and the Houston properties. In addition, there was a decrease of $0.7 million in construction management fees due to a decrease in redevelopment activities at City National Plaza and Brookhollow.

Reimbursement of property personnel costs. This caption represents the reimbursement for property personnel salary, payroll taxes and benefits. The decrease of $0.9 million or 17.6% to $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $5.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was primarily due to reductions in bonus accruals and employer contributions to our retirement plan.

Condominium sales. This caption represents revenue recognized for the Murano condominium units and parking spaces which closed during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease of $56.9 million or 71.3% to $22.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the $79.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 is due to a decrease in volume. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 we recognized revenue associated with 60 units as compared to 125 units for the corresponding nine-month period ended September 30, 2008.

Total expenses. Total expenses decreased by $31.3 million, or by 22.4%, to $108.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $139.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The significant components of expense are discussed below.

Property operating and maintenance expense. Property operating and maintenance decreased by $0.5 million, or 2.6%, to $18.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $18.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, primarily due to lower operating expenditures due to lower occupancy, offset by a $0.9 million increase in the homeowner’s association fees at Murano for unsold units.

Real estate taxes. Real estate taxes increased by $0.6 million or 12.5% to $5.4 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 from $4.8 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 due to the completion of construction of two office buildings at Four Points Centre, which were assessed based on their improvements. In addition, property taxes for these buildings were capitalized while under construction.

Investment advisory, management, leasing and development services expenses. Expenses for these services decreased by $3.9 million, or 31.2%, to $8.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $12.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, primarily due to compensation and professional fee reductions related to cost saving measures.

Reimbursable property personnel costs. This caption represents the reimbursement of property personnel salary, payroll taxes and benefits. The decrease of $0.9 million or 17.6% to $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $5.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was primarily due to reductions in bonus accruals and employer contributions to our retirement plan.

Cost of condominium sales. This caption represents costs recognized for the Murano condominium units and parking spaces which closed during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease of $41.3 million or 66.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 to $20.9 million compared to the $62.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 is due to lower volume. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recognized costs associated with 60 units as compared to 125 units for the corresponding period ended September 30, 2008.

 

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Rent – unconsolidated entities. Rent – unconsolidated entities remained consistent compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Interest expense. Interest expense increased by $6.7 million, or 48.9%, to $20.4 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 from $13.7 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008. The increase in interest expense is primarily attributable to interest costs no longer being capitalized on Murano and the Four Points Centre office buildings due to the substantial completion of construction on these projects in the second half of 2008.

Depreciation and amortization expense. Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $0.9 million or 10.6% to $9.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $8.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 due to depreciation of routine additions to fixed assets at Commerce Square.

General and administrative. General and administrative expense decreased by $1.5 million, or 11.0%, to $12.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $13.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This was primarily due to a reduction in compensation, professional fees, information technology, travel and entertainment expenses as a result of cost saving measures.

Impairment loss. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $8.6 million related to our Murano condominium project whose units are held for sale. The charge was recorded to reflect the units at their estimated fair value. There was no corresponding charge for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Gain on sale of real estate. Gain on sale of real estate decreased by $3.6 million, or 100%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 due to the 2008 recognition of deferred gain upon completion of infrastructure costs related to the sale of a 14.1 acre parcel at Campus El Segundo.

Gain from early extinguishment of debt. Gain from early extinguishment of debt increased by $0.2 million or 66.7% to $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we repaid an unsecured loan at a discount of $0.5 million. The gain from early extinguishment of debt recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 resulted from the One Commerce Square mortgage defeasance.

Interest income. Interest income decreased by $2.0 million, or 87.0%, to $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 due to declining cash and cash equivalents balances and lower interest rates.

Equity in net income (loss) of unconsolidated real estate entities. Set forth below is a summary of the unconsolidated condensed financial information for the unconsolidated real estate entities and our share of net income (loss) and equity in net income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (in thousands):

 

     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008  

Revenues

   $ 243,637      $ 240,628   
                

Expenses:

    

Operating and other

     122,493        126,316   

Interest

     77,925        95,410   

Depreciation and amortization

     90,749        94,990   

Impairment loss

     8,049        —     
                

Total expenses

     299,216        316,716   
                

Loss from continuing operations

     (55,579     (76,088

Gain on early extinguishment of debt

     67,017        —     

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (83     (105
                

Net income (loss)

   $ 11,355      $ (76,193
                

Thomas Properties’ share of net income (loss)

     (3,314     (11,450

Intercompany eliminations

     2,719        2,342   
                

Equity in net income (loss) of unconsolidated real estate entities

   $ (595   $ (9,108
                

Aggregate revenue increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008 due to an increase of $6.2 million in rental revenue as a result of new leases entered into at higher rental rates compared to

 

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expiring leases, offset by a decrease of $1.8 million in termination fees, a decrease of $1.0 million in parking revenue, a decrease of $1.2 million in interest income due to lower interest rates and a $0.5 million decrease in other income. Aggregate operating and other expenses for unconsolidated real estate entities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008 decreased by $2.5 million due to reductions in operating and maintenance expenses and $1.3 million due to lower real estate taxes for certain properties due to reassessed values. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008 decreased primarily due to declining interest rates. Depreciation and amortization decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008 primarily due to a $6.6 million decrease in amortization expense attributable to asset write offs for early lease terminations and extensions as well as certain leases nearing expiration, offset by an increase of $2.4 million in depreciation attributable to routine additions to fixed assets. A non-cash impairment charge of $8.6 million was recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 related to certain unconsolidated real estate assets. The gain from early extinguishment of debt for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was due to a paydown at a discount of the Austin Portfolio bank term loan.

Provision for income taxes. Provision for income taxes increased by $2.2 million to a provision of $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to a provision of $2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The increase was primarily due to the Company’s loss before income taxes and noncontrolling interests of $21.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to income before income taxes and noncontrolling interests of $7.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The Company also recorded a valuation allowance of $6.4 million on its net deferred tax asset as of September 30, 2009.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Analysis of liquidity and capital resources

As of September 30, 2009, we have unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $50.6 million. We believe that we will have sufficient capital to satisfy our liquidity needs over the next 12 months through working capital. We expect to meet our long-term liquidity requirements, including property and undeveloped land acquisitions and additional future development and redevelopment activity, through cash flow from operations, additional secured and unsecured long-term borrowings, dispositions of non-strategic assets, and the potential issuance of additional debt, common or preferred equity securities, including convertible securities, or common units of our Operating Partnership. We do not have any present intent to reserve funds to retire existing debt upon maturity. We will instead seek to refinance this debt at maturity or retire the long-term debt through the issuance of securities, as market conditions permit. There can be no assurances that such debt refinancing will be available at the time of such maturities on acceptable terms, if at all, and our cost of capital could increase as a result of any such debt refinancings. Additionally, existing stockholders could experience substantial dilution in the event we are required to issue additional equity capital.

As of September 30, 2009, we have unfunded capital commitments to (1) our joint venture with CalSTRS of $1.65 million; (2) the Thomas High Performance Green Fund, an investment fund formed by us, CalSTRS and other institutional investors, of $50.0 million; and (3) the UBS North American Property Fund, an investment fund formed by us and UBS Wealth Management-North American Property Fund Limited, of $50.0 million. With respect to our joint venture with CalSTRS, we are not obligated to fund our share of the capital commitment for the acquisition of any new project, but we are obligated to fund to implement tenant improvements and other capital improvements for projects that were acquired prior to June 1, 2007. We estimate we will fund $0.9 million in 2009 and $0.8 million in 2010. Our requirement to fund all or a portion of our commitments to the Thomas High Performance Green Fund and the UBS North American Property Fund is subject to our identifying properties to acquire that are mutually acceptable to us, and our partners. Our cash requirements for the Green Fund could be reduced by contributions by us to the fund of assets in which we have an interest.

We intend to declare and pay quarterly dividends on our common stock. The availability of funds to pay dividends is impacted by property-level restrictions on cash flows. Funds generated by Two Commerce Square cannot be distributed to us under the terms of the loan agreements. With respect to our joint venture properties, we do not solely control decision making with respect to these properties, and may not be able to obtain monies from these properties even if funds are available for distribution to us. In addition, we may enter future financing arrangements that contain restrictions on our use of cash generated from our properties. The payment of cash dividends in the future, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon such factors as earnings levels, capital requirements, our overall financial condition, and any other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors.

Development and Redevelopment Projects

We own interests in four development projects, and our joint venture with CalSTRS includes four redevelopment properties and two development sites.

We anticipate seeking to mitigate our development risk on all of our development projects by obtaining significant pre-leasing and guaranteed maximum cost construction contracts. There can be no assurance we will be able to successfully implement these risk mitigation measures.

 

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We substantially completed construction in 2008 of the Murano, a 302-unit high-rise residential condominium project in downtown Philadelphia. We entered into contracts for 125 units and 118 parking spaces, and recognized a gain on sale of approximately $17.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Due to the deteriorating market conditions in the second half of 2008, we recorded an $11.0 million non-cash impairment charge during the three months ended December 31, 2008. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we entered into contracts for 70 units and 75 parking spaces and had nine forfeitures, all related to 2008 sales, and recognized a gain on sale of approximately $2.0 million. Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, we signed contracts for six additional units. As the result of reduced pricing for Murano condominium units, we have recorded an $8.6 million non-cash impairment charge in the three months ended September 30, 2009. Murano is classified as Condominium units held for sale on our balance sheets.

The amount and timing of costs associated with our development and redevelopment projects is inherently uncertain due to market and economic conditions. We presently intend to fund development and redevelopment expenditures primarily through construction or refurbishment financing.

 

   

Construction of the Murano was financed in part with a construction loan up to $142.5 million. Repayment of this loan is being made with proceeds from the sales of condominium units. The loan has a balance of $45.0 million as of September 30, 2009 and we had additional borrowing capacity of $0.7 million.

 

   

The completed core and shell construction of two office buildings at our development site at Four Points Centre was financed in part with a construction loan, which has an outstanding balance as of September 30, 2009 of $29.7 million with additional borrowing capacity of $10.8 million to fund tenant improvement costs. On October 13, 2009, the Four Points Centre construction loan was extended to July 31, 2012 with two one-year extension options subject to certain conditions. We have provided a guarantee for a portion of principal and interest payable. We have also agreed to provide additional collateral of approximately 62.4 acres of fully entitled unimproved land, which is immediately adjacent to our Four Points Centre office buildings located in Austin, Texas. We have committed to pay down the principal amount of the loan in the total amount of $7.8 million of which we paid $3.9 million in October, 2009 and the balance will be paid in three equal installments, in January, June and December, 2010. The loan has an unfunded balance of the commitment of $10.8 million which is available to fund any remaining project costs. In addition, we paid $2.225 million in June 2009 of which approximately $1.8 million is held by the lender to fund any remaining project costs. The interest rate on the loan has been increased to LIBOR plus 3.50% per annum.

 

   

Presently, we have not obtained construction financing for the development at Campus El Segundo.

If we finance development projects through construction loans and are unable to obtain permanent financing on advantageous terms or at all, we would need to fund these obligations from cash flow from operations or seek alternative capital sources. If unsuccessful, this could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations and impair our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations. If we are successful in obtaining construction or refurbishment financing and permanent financing, we anticipate that the corresponding interest costs would represent both a significant use of our cash flow and a material component of our results of operations.

We are also involved in managing the following three entitlement projects:

 

   

We are presently entitling approximately 14.4 acres in Los Angeles, California, for office, production facility, residential and retail uses. The project, called Metro Studio@Lankershim, will include approximately 1.5 million square feet. Upon completion of entitlements, we expect to enter into a long-term ground lease with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which owns the land.

 

   

We have been engaged by NBC/Universal to entitle, master plan and develop (subject to our right of first offer) 124 acres located adjacent to Universal City in Los Angeles for the development of a residential and retail town center commonly referred to as Universal Village. We anticipate completing the development of these projects as market feasibility permits.

 

   

Korean Air, a subsidiary of Hanjin Group, has retained us as fee developer for the entitlement, design and redevelopment of the 2.7 acre Wilshire Grand property in downtown Los Angeles. The Wilshire Grand project envisions the development of two buildings, one approximately 65 stories and the other approximately 45 stories, connected by a podium up to six stories in height, to include approximately 1.5 million square feet of office, 560 hotel rooms, and 100 residential condominiums, with supporting retail and restaurant uses, for a total project size of up to approximately 2.5 million gross square feet.

Leasing, Tenant Improvement and Capital Needs

In addition to our development and redevelopment projects, our One Commerce Square and Two Commerce Square properties require routine capital maintenance in the ordinary course of business. The properties also require that we incur expenditures for leasing commissions and tenant improvement costs. The level of these expenditures varies from year to year based on several factors, including lease expirations. We are contractually committed to incur expenditures of approximately $4.7 million in capital improvements, tenant improvements, and leasing commissions for the One Commerce Square and Two Commerce Square properties, collectively, during 2009 through 2013.

 

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Annual capital expenditures may fluctuate in response to the nature, extent and timing of improvements required to maintain our properties. Tenant improvements and leasing costs may also fluctuate depending upon other factors, including the type of property involved, the existing tenant base, terms of leases, types of leases, the involvement of leasing agents and overall market conditions.

Contractual Obligations

A summary of our contractual obligations at September 30, 2009 is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Remainder
of 2009
   2010    2011    2012    2013    Thereafter    Total

Regularly scheduled principal payments

   $ 4,001    $ 4,367    $ 1,971    $ 2,160    $ 1,946    $ 3,880    $ 18,325

Balloon payments due at maturity (1) (2) (3)

     25,000      45,020      17,000      21,919      106,446      121,209      336,594

Interest payments – fixed rate debt (4)

     5,210      14,912      14,290      14,205      10,055      14,751      73,423

Interest payments – variable rate debt (4)

     —        —        —        —        —        —        —  

Capital commitments (5)

     1,699      4,366      11      —        235      —        6,311

Operating lease (6)

     73      298      310      322      335      121      1,459

Obligations associated with uncertain tax positions (7)

     —        —        —        —        —        —        —  
                                                

Total

   $ 35,983    $ 68,963    $ 33,582    $ 38,606    $ 119,017    $ 139,961    $ 436,112
                                                

 

(1) On October 14, 2009, we entered into a discounted payoff agreement with the holders of the existing mezzanine debt on Two Commerce Square. We have agreed to pay off the two mezzanine loans, with a principal amount of approximately $36.1 million, for a discounted amount of $25.0 million on or before November 30, 2009 (subject to an extension right of up to 29 days). Subsequent to September 30, 2009, we have deposited $6.0 million with the holders of the loans under the agreement, which deposit will be credited against the payoff amount on closing. If we exercise the 29 day extension right, the deposit will be increased by an additional $7.0 million. The discounted payoff amount of $25.0 million has been reflected in the table above in 2009.

 

(2) The Murano construction loan has a balance of $45.0 million as of September 30, 2009 with a maturity date of February 1, 2010 however it has a six-month extension option remaining. We expect to exercise the six-month extension option, which would extend the maturity date to July 31, 2010. This loan is nonrecourse to the Company, but the Company guarantees the payment of interest during the term of the loan as it may be extended. Additionally, the Company has a construction completion guaranty. We amortize the principal balance of the Murano construction loan with sales proceeds as we close on the sale of condominium units.

 

(3) On October 13, 2009, the Four Points Centre construction loan in the amount of $29.7 million was extended to July 31, 2012 with two one-year extension options subject to certain conditions. We have provided a guarantee for a portion of principal and interest payable. We have also agreed to provide additional collateral of approximately 62.4 acres of fully entitled unimproved land, which is immediately adjacent to our Four Points Centre office buildings located in Austin, Texas. We have committed to pay down the principal amount of the loan in the total amount of $7.8 million, of which we paid $3.9 million in October, 2009 and the balance will be paid in three equal installments, in January, June and December, 2010. The loan has an unfunded balance of the commitment of $10.8 million which is available to fund any remaining project costs. In addition, we paid $2.225 million in June 2009 of which approximately $1.8 million is held by the lender to fund any remaining project costs. The interest rate on the loan has been increased to LIBOR plus 3.50% per annum. The balance of the loan as of September 30, 2009 was $29.7 million.

 

(4) As of September 30, 2009, 75.0% of our debt was at contractually fixed rates. The information in the table above reflects our projected interest rate obligations for the fixed-rate payments based on the contractual interest rates and scheduled maturity dates. The remaining 25.0% of our debt bears interest at variable rates based on the prime rate or LIBOR plus a spread that ranges from 1.5% to 3.3%. The interest payments on the variable rate debt have not been reported in the table above because we cannot reasonably determine the future interest obligations on our variable rate debt as we cannot predict what prime and LIBOR rates will be in the future. As of September 30, 2009, the one-month LIBOR was 0.25% and the prime rate was 3.25%.

 

(5) Capital commitments of our company and consolidated subsidiaries include approximately $4.7 million of tenant improvements and leasing commissions for certain tenants in One Commerce Square and Two Commerce Square. We have an unfunded capital commitment of $1.7 million to our TPG/CalSTRS joint venture, which we estimate we will fund $0.9 million in 2009 and $0.8 million 2010. We are not obligated to fund our share for the acquisition of any new project, but we are obligated to fund to implement tenant improvements and other capital improvements for projects that were acquired prior to June 1, 2007.

 

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(6) Represents the future minimum lease payments on our operating lease for our corporate office at City National Plaza. The table does not reflect available maturity extension options.

 

(7) The obligations associated with uncertain tax provisions under FASB ASC 740, in the table above should represent amounts associated with uncertain tax positions related to temporary differences. However, reasonable estimates cannot be made about the amount and timing of payment, if any, for these obligations. As of September 30, 2009, $17.6 million of unrecognized tax benefits have been recorded as liabilities in accordance with FASB ASC 740, and we are uncertain as to if and when such amounts may be settled. Included within the unrecognized tax benefits is $2.0 million of accrued interest. We have not recorded any penalties with respect to unrecognized tax benefits.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements – Indebtedness of Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities

As of September 30, 2009, our company had investments in entities owning unconsolidated properties with stated ownership percentages ranging from 6.25% to 50.0%. We do not have sole control of these entities, and none of the entities are considered variable interest entities. Therefore, we account for them using the equity method of accounting. The table below summarizes the outstanding debt for the properties owned by our unconsolidated real estate entities as of September 30, 2009 (in thousands). For loans which had maturity dates extended subsequent to September 30, 2009, the new maturity date is reflected in the Maturity Date column. None of these loans are recourse to us other than as noted in footnote 7 below.

 

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     Interest Rate at
September 30, 2009
   Principal
Amount
   Maturity
Date
   Maturity
Date at end of
Extension Options

City National Plaza (1)

           

Senior mortgage loan (2)

   LIBOR + 1.07%    $ 348,925    7/9/2010    7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan-Note A (2)

   LIBOR + 2.59%      67,886    7/9/2010    7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan-Note B (2)

   LIBOR + 1.90%      23,569    7/9/2010    7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan-Note C (2)

   LIBOR + 2.25%      23,569    7/9/2010    7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan-Note D (2)

   LIBOR + 2.50%      23,569    7/9/2010    7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan-Note E (2)

   LIBOR + 3.05%      22,293    7/9/2010    7/9/2010

Junior mezzanine loan (2)

   LIBOR + 5.00%      58,188    7/9/2010    7/9/2010
               

City National Plaza - subtotal mortgage and mezzanine loans

      $ 567,999      
               

Note payable to former partner

   5.75%      19,758    7/1/2012    1/4/2016

CityWestPlace

           

Fixed

   6.16%      121,000    7/6/2016    7/6/2016

Floating (2) (3)

   LIBOR + 1.25%      92,400    7/1/2010    7/1/2011

San Felipe Plaza

           

Mortgage loan-Note A

   5.28%      101,500    8/11/2010    8/11/2010

Mortgage loan-Note B

   LIBOR + 3.00%      16,200    8/11/2010    8/11/2010

2500 City West

           

Mortgage loan-Note A

   5.28%      70,000    8/11/2010    8/11/2010

Mortgage loan-Note B

   LIBOR + 3.00%      14,132    8/11/2010    8/11/2010

Brookhollow Central I, II and III

           

Mortgage loan-Note A (2)

   LIBOR + 0.44%      24,154    8/9/2010    8/9/2010

Mortgage loan-Note B (2)

   LIBOR + 4.25%      12,870    8/9/2010    8/9/2010

Mortgage loan-Note C (2)

   LIBOR + 4.86%      16,746    8/9/2010    8/9/2010

Four Falls Corporate Center

           

Mortgage loan-Note A

   5.31%      42,200    3/6/2010    3/6/2010

Mortgage loan-Note B (2) (4) (5)

   LIBOR + 3.25%      9,867    3/6/2010    3/6/2010

Oak Hill Plaza/Walnut Hill Plaza

           

Mortgage loan-Note A

   5.31%      35,300    3/6/2010    3/6/2010

Mortgage loan-Note B (2) (4) (6)

   LIBOR + 3.25%      9,152    3/6/2010    3/6/2010

2121 Market Street mortgage loan (7)

   6.05%      18,587    8/1/2033    8/1/2033

Reflections I mortgage loan

   5.23%      21,886    4/1/2015    4/1/2015

Reflections II mortgage loan

   5.22%      9,118    4/1/2015    4/1/2015

Centerpointe I & II (8)

           

Senior mortgage loan (2)

   LIBOR + 0.60%      55,000    2/9/2010    2/9/2012

Mezzanine loan (Note A) (2)

   LIBOR + 1.51%      25,000    2/9/2010    2/9/2012

Mezzanine loan (Note B) (2)

   LIBOR + 2.49%      21,618    2/9/2010    2/9/2012

Mezzanine loan (Note C) (2)

   LIBOR + 3.26%      22,162    2/9/2010    2/9/2012

Fair Oaks Plaza

   5.52%      44,300    2/9/2017    2/9/2017

Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties:

           

San Jacinto Center

           

Mortgage loan-Note A

   6.05%      43,000    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

Mortgage loan-Note B

   6.05%      58,000    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

Frost Bank Tower

           

Mortgage loan-Note A

   6.06%      61,300    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

Mortgage loan-Note B

   6.06%      88,700    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

One Congress Plaza

           

Mortgage loan-Note A

   6.08%      57,000    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

Mortgage loan-Note B

   6.08%      71,000    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

One American Center

           

Mortgage loan-Note A

   6.03%      50,900    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

 

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     Interest Rate at
September 30, 2009
   Principal
Amount
   Maturity
Date
   Maturity
Date at end of
Extension Options

Mortgage loan-Note B

   6.03%      69,100    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

300 West 6th Street

   6.01%      127,000    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

Research Park Plaza I & II

           

Senior mortgage loan (2) (9)

   LIBOR + 0.55%      23,560    6/9/2010    6/9/2012

Mezzanine loan (2) (9)

   LIBOR + 2.01%      27,940    6/9/2010    6/9/2012

Stonebridge Plaza II

           

Senior mortgage loan (2) (9)

   LIBOR + 0.63%      19,800    6/9/2010    6/9/2012

Mezzanine loan (2) (9)

   LIBOR + 1.76%      17,700    6/9/2010    6/9/2012

Austin Portfolio Bank Term Loan (10) (11)

   LIBOR + 3.25%      114,647    6/1/2013    6/1/2014

Austin Senior Secured Priority Facility (12)

   10% - 20%      21,074    6/1/2012    6/1/2012
               

Subtotal - Austin, TX Portfolio

      $ 850,721      
               

Total outstanding debt of unconsolidated properties

      $ 2,221,670      
               

 

The 30 day LIBOR rate for the loans above was 0.25% at September 30, 2009, except for the Austin Bank Term Loan (see footnotes 11 and 12).

 

(1) The City National Plaza senior mortgage loan and Notes B, C, D and E under the senior mezzanine loans are subject to exit fees equal to 0.25% of the loan amounts. Note A under the senior mezzanine loan and the junior mezzanine loan are subject to an exit fee equal to 0.5% of the loan amount. Under certain circumstances all of the exit fees will be waived.

 

(2) The partnership that owns each property has purchased interest rate cap agreements for the funded portion of these loans. The interest rate cap agreement for the Oak Hill Plaza/Walnut Hill Plaza Note B has expired, and the Company has contacted the lender regarding its replacement.

 

(3) This loan has a one-year extension option remaining at our election.

 

(4) These loans are subject to exit fees equal to 1% of the loan amounts, however, under certain circumstances the exit fees will be waived. These loans bear interest at the greater of the one month LIBOR or 2.25% per annum, plus the applicable margin. As of September 30, 2009, one month LIBOR is below 2.25%, per annum.

 

(5) This loan is secured by both a subordinate lien on the property and a payment guaranty issued by the partnership which owns Oak Hill Plaza/Walnut Hill Plaza.

 

(6) This loan is secured by both a subordinate lien on the property and a payment guaranty issued by the partnership which owns Four Falls Corporate Center.

 

(7) The 2121 Market Street mortgage loan is prepayable without penalty after May 1, 2013, at which date the outstanding principal amount of this loan will be approximately $17.2 million. The interest rate will increase to the greater of 8.1% or the treasury rate plus 2.0% on August 1, 2013. Any amounts over the initial interest rate may be deferred to the extent excess cash is not available to make such payments. Provided there is no deferred interest, the loan balance will be fully amortized on August 1, 2033, the maturity date of the loan. The loan is guaranteed by our Operating Partnership and our co-general partner in the partnership that owns 2121 Market Street, up to a maximum amount of $3.3 million.

 

(8) The Centerpointe I & II senior mortgage loan bears interest at a rate equal to one month LIBOR plus 0.60%. The mezzanine loans bear interest at a rate such that the weighted average of the rate on these loans and the rate on the senior mortgage loan secured by Centerpointe I & II equals LIBOR plus 1.59% per annum. The weighted average interest rate on the mezzanine loans as of September 30, 2009 was 2.6% per annum. The weighted average interest rate on all of the loans was 1.8% per annum. All of these loans have two one-year extension options at our election subject to a debt service coverage ratio of 1:1.

 

(9) These loans have two one-year extension options at our election.

 

(10) The Austin Portfolio Joint Venture entered into an interest rate collar agreement for $96.25 million, in which it bought a cap and sold a floor. The counterparty, a Lehman affiliate, was not accepting payments on the rate collar until May 2009. We are in negotiations to resolve the obligation on the swap in light of Lehman’s bankruptcy and we are holding any further payments until it is resolved. The joint venture has accrued the expense for payments it has withheld on the swap.

 

(11) The margin above LIBOR on the bank term loan is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances. The term loan is secured by mortgages on three of the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties and a pledge of equity interests in the remaining seven Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties. These mortgage liens and equity pledges also secure the Austin senior secured priority facility, which has a priority right to repayment ahead of the Austin Portfolio Bank Term Loan.

 

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(12) During 2009, TPG-Austin Portfolio Holdings LP entered into agreements pursuant to which (i) an existing $100 million revolving loan was terminated, (ii) a senior secured priority facility of $60 million was established which a subsidiary of TPG/CalSTRS agreed to fund 25% on a pari passu basis with affiliates of Lehman Brothers and a sovereign wealth fund that are partners in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture, and (iii) the venture purchased and retired $80 million of the Austin Portfolio bank term loan at a discount to face value, reducing that loan from $192.5 million to $112.5 million. The new $60 million Austin senior secured priority facility, which has a priority right to repayment ahead of the Austin Portfolio bank term loan, is senior in payment and right to the collateral to the bank term loan. The Austin senior secured priority facility bears interest at 10% per annum on the first $24 million, 15% per annum on the next $12 million and 20% per annum on the last $24 million. This restructure resolved the claims of the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture against Lehman arising from Lehman’s failure to fund the $100 million revolving loan.

Cash Flows

Comparison of nine months ended September 30, 2009 to nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Cash and cash equivalents (excluding restricted cash) were $50.6 million as of September 30, 2009 and $78.5 million as of September 30, 2008.

Operating Activities - Net cash used in operating activities increased by $10.3 million to $(6.3) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 increased by $27.4 million to $(22.2) million compared to net income of $5.2 million for the comparable period. The significant differences in the adjustments to the net (loss) income for the two periods relate to a reduction in realized gains from Murano condominium sales of approximately $15.5 million, and a non-cash impairment charge on the Murano of $8.6 million in 2009 with no comparable charge in the corresponding period. Additionally, our share of the loss from our unconsolidated joint ventures was lower in 2009 due to lower interest costs of approximately $17.5 million at our TPG/CalSTRS’ properties resulting from lower rates on variable rate debt and a gain on early extinguishment of debt of $67.0 million from the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties. Finally, we paid down accounts payable and other liabilities by $3.0 million, which was a higher use of cash in 2009 than the comparable period by $2.5 million.

Investing Activities - Net cash provided by investing activities increased by $59.1 million to $14.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $(44.2) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The increase was primarily the result a decrease of $79.4 million related to reduced development activity. We substantially completed the Murano condominiums and the Four Points Centre office buildings in the second half of 2008 as well as the infrastructure improvements at Campus El Segundo. Additionally, in 2009 we incurred less predevelopment costs at MetroStudio@Lankershim, and lower capital improvements at Commerce Square. This is offset by a decrease of $21.4 million in proceeds from sales of the Murano condominium units for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Financing Activities - Net cash used in financing activities increased by $19.1 million to $(27.0) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $(7.9) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The increase was primarily the result of lower borrowings totaling $57.6 million on our Murano and Four Points Centre construction loans as we substantially completed construction on these projects in the second half of 2008. This was offset by a decrease of $43.6 million in principal payments of mortgage loans primarily related to the Murano construction loan, which we pay down as we close the sale of units and a reduction in dividends from $0.06 per share to $0.0125 per share.

Inflation

Substantially all of our office leases provide for tenants to reimburse us for increases in real estate taxes and operating expenses related to the leased space at the applicable property. In addition, many of the leases provide for increases in fixed base rent. We believe that inflationary increases in real estate taxes and operating expenses may be partially offset by the contractual rent increases and expense reimbursements as described above. We have one multi-family residential rental property, which is located in the Philadelphia central business district and subject to short-term leases. Inflationary increases can often be offset by increased rental rates; however, a weak economic environment may restrict our ability to raise rental rates.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

A primary market risk faced by our company is interest rate risk. Our strategy is to match as closely as possible the expected holding periods and income streams of our assets with the terms of our debt. In general, we use floating rate debt on assets with higher growth prospects and less stability to their income streams. Correspondingly, with respect to stabilized assets with lower growth rates, we will generally use longer-term fixed-rate debt. As of September 30, 2009, our company had $91.7 million of outstanding consolidated floating rate debt, which is not subject to an interest rate cap.

 

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The unconsolidated real estate entities have total debt of $2.2 billion, of which $1.1 billion bears interest at floating rates. As of September 30, 2009, interest rate caps have been purchased for $1.03 billion of the floating rate loans.

Our fixed and variable rate consolidated long-term debt at September 30, 2009 consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

Year of Maturity

   Fixed Rate     Variable Rate     Total  

2009

   $ 126      $ —        $ 126   

2010

     36,633        45,020        81,653   

2011

     1,971        17,000       18,971   

2012

     2,160        29,669       31,829   

2013

     108,392        —          108,392   

Thereafter

     125,089        —          125,089   
                        

Total

   $ 274,371      $ 91,689      $ 366,060   
                        

Weighted average interest rate

     7.64     4.63     6.88

We utilize sensitivity analyses to assess the potential effect of our variable rate debt. At September 30, 2009, our variable rate long-term debt represents 25.0% of our total long-term debt. If interest rates were to increase by 75 basis points, or by approximately 16.2% of the weighted average variable rate at September 30, 2009, the net impact would be increased interest costs of $0.7 million per year.

As of September 30, 2009, the fair value of our mortgage and other secured loans and unsecured loan aggregate $335.3 million, compared to the aggregate carrying value of $366.1 million.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have adopted and maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

As required by Rule 13a-15(b), promulgated by the SEC under the Exchange Act, we have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15(d)-15(f) under the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on Controls

Management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and fraud. Any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, is based upon certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that its objectives will be met. Further, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Risks Related to Our Business and Our Properties

We generate a significant portion of our revenues from our joint venture and our separate account management agreements with CalSTRS, and if we were to lose these relationships, our financial results would be significantly negatively affected.

Our joint venture and separate account management agreement relationships with CalSTRS, provide us with substantial fee revenues. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, approximately 13.0% and 20.4% respectively, of our revenue was derived from fees earned from these relationships. We may also earn fee revenues in the future from the Green Fund as a result of CalSTRS’ investment in that partnership.

We cannot assure you that our joint venture and separate account management relationships with CalSTRS will continue, and, if they do not, we may not be able to replace these relationships with other strategic alliances that would provide comparable revenues. Our interest in the TPG/CalSTRS joint venture is subject to a buy-sell provision, which permits CalSTRS to purchase our interest in TPG/CalSTRS at any time. Under the buy-sell provision either our Operating Partnership or CalSTRS can initiate a buy-out of the other’s interest at any time by delivering a notice to the other specifying a purchase price for all the joint venture’s assets; the other venture partner then has the option to sell its joint venture interest or purchase the interest of the initiating venture partner. The purchase price is based on what each venture partner would receive on liquidation if the joint venture’s assets were sold for the specified price and the joint venture’s liabilities paid and the remaining assets distributed to the joint venture partners.

In addition, upon the occurrence of certain events of default by the Operating Partnership under the joint venture agreement or related management, development service and leasing agreements, upon bankruptcy of our Operating Partnership, or upon the death or disability of either James A. Thomas, our Chairman, President and CEO, or John R. Sischo, one of our Executive Vice Presidents, or the failure of either of them to devote the necessary time to perform their duties (unless replaced by an individual approved by CalSTRS) (each, a “Buyout Default”), CalSTRS may elect to purchase our joint venture interest based on a three percent discount to the appraised fair market value at the time of the Buyout Default.

 

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The joint venture agreement with CalSTRS also previously prohibited any transfer of securities of the Company or limited partnership units in our Operating Partnership that would result in Mr. Thomas, his immediate family and any entities controlled thereby owning less than 30% of our securities entitled to vote for the election of directors. On October 30, 2009 we entered into an amendment to the TPG/CalSTRS agreement such that in connection with the issuance of additional Company shares in one or more public offerings, Mr. Thomas, his immediate family and controlled entities may reduce their collective ownership interest to no less than 10% of the total common shares and Operating Partnership units and no less than 15.0 million shares and Operating Partnership units on a collective basis.

Most of our fee arrangements under our separate account relationship with CalSTRS are terminable on 30 days’ notice. Termination of either our joint venture or separate account relationship with CalSTRS would adversely affect our revenue and profitability and our ability to achieve our business plan by reducing our fee income and access to co-investment capital to acquire additional properties.

Our joint venture investments may be adversely affected by our lack of control or input on decisions or shared decision-making authority or disputes with our co-venturers.

Many of our operating properties are owned through a joint venture or partnership with other parties. As a result, we do not exercise sole decision-making authority regarding such joint venture properties, including with respect to cash distributions or the sale of such properties. Furthermore, we may co-invest in the future through other partnerships, joint ventures or other entities, acquiring non-controlling interests or sharing responsibility for managing the affairs of a property, partnership or joint venture. Investments in partnerships, joint ventures, funds or other entities may, under certain circumstances, involve risks, including partners who may have economic or other business interests or goals which are inconsistent with our business interests or goals and may be in a position to take actions contrary to our policies or objectives. These investments may also have the risk of impasses on significant decisions, because neither we nor our partner or co-venturer would have full control over the partnership or joint venture. Future disputes between us and our partners or co-venturers may result in litigation or arbitration that would increase our expenses and prevent our officers and/or directors from focusing their full time and effort on our business. In addition, under the principles of agency and partnership law, we may in certain circumstances be liable for the actions of our third-party partners or co-venturers, such as if a partner or co-venturer became bankrupt and defaulted on its reimbursement and contribution obligations to us, subjected the property owned by the partnership or joint venture to liabilities in excess of those contemplated by the partnership or joint venture agreement, or incurred debts or liabilities on behalf of the partnership or joint venture in excess of the authority granted by the partnership or joint venture agreement. In some joint ventures or other investments we make, if the entity in which we invest is a limited partnership, we have acquired and may acquire in the future all or a portion of our interest in such partnership as a general partner. In such event, we may be liable for all the liabilities of the partnership, although we attempt to limit such liability to our investment in such partnership by investing through a subsidiary.

Our joint venture partners have rights under our joint venture agreements that could adversely affect us.

As of September 30, 2009, we held interests in 22 of our properties through TPG/CalSTRS, 10 of which are held indirectly through TPG/CalSTRS’ interest in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture. TPG/CalSTRS requires a unanimous vote of the joint venture’s management committee on certain major decisions, including approval of annual business plans and budgets, financings and refinancings, and additional capital calls not in compliance with an approved annual plan. The management committee currently consists of two members appointed by CalSTRS and one member appointed by the Operating Partnership. All other decisions, including sales of properties, are made based upon a majority decision of the management committee. Thus CalSTRS has the ability to control certain decisions for the joint venture that may result in an outcome contrary to our interests. The Operating Partnership has the responsibility and authority to carry out day to day management of the joint venture and to implement the annual plans approved by the management committee. In addition to CalSTRS’ ability to control certain decisions relating to the joint venture, our joint venture agreement with CalSTRS includes provisions negotiated for the benefit of CalSTRS that could adversely affect us. Unless otherwise determined by the management committee of the joint venture, we are required to use diligent efforts to sell each joint venture property generally within five years of that property reaching stabilization, except that the holding period for Reflections I and Reflections II, both of which are 100% leased, will be separately determined by the joint venture management committee. With respect to these two properties, we are required to perform a hold/sell analysis at least annually, and make a recommendation to the management committee regarding the appropriate holding period, which could be less than five years. We have a right of first offer to purchase a joint venture property upon a required sale at a price we propose, and if CalSTRS accepts our offer we must close within 90 days. If we do not exercise the right of first offer and we subsequently fail to effect a sale by the end of the specified holding period, CalSTRS has the right to assume control of the sale process. This may require us to sell one or more of our assets at an inopportune time, or for prices that are lower than could be achieved if we had more flexibility in the timing for effecting sales.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of TPG/CalSTRS, entered into a partnership agreement and syndication agreement with an affiliate of Lehman Brothers, Inc. in relation to the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture. That agreement required the wholly-owned subsidiary of TPG/CalSTRS to assist the Lehman affiliate that was the 75% equity holder in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture with syndicating a substantial portion of the entity’s equity position by June 2008. As of September 30, 2009, only 33% of the Lehman affiliate’s

 

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original 75% equity interest in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture had been sold to an unrelated institutional investor. As a result, the Lehman affiliate held 50% of the equity in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture as of September 30, 2009. The Lehman affiliate also has the right to reduce or eliminate certain fees and payments otherwise payable to TPG/CalSTRS under the partnership agreement. The Lehman affiliate retains certain approval rights with respect to an expanded set of major decisions of the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture, although the TPG/CalSTRS subsidiary is still in charge of operating, leasing and managing the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture assets within approved budgets and guidelines.

These major decision approval rights of the Lehman affiliate include, but are not limited to, the right to approve annual business plans and budgets, financings and refinancings, sales of properties, additional capital calls not in compliance with an approved annual plan, and agreements with affiliates. In addition, the other limited partner in this Austin Portfolio Joint Venture has approval rights over some of these major decisions.

In addition, as a right specific to the Lehman affiliate, it can require the sale of one central business district asset and one suburban asset by the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture at any time after June 1, 2011; further, Lehman and its successors and assigns can require the sale of the balance of the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture assets after June 1, 2012, in each case subject to a right of first offer in favor of the other partners in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture. The limited partners also have the right to remove the general partner under certain circumstances. These rights could adversely affect TPG/CalSTRS and us.

We may not receive funding from our joint venture partners in connection with proposed acquisitions, which could adversely affect our growth.

We have entered into, and may enter into in the future, certain joint venture acquisition arrangements with third parties in which we identify potential acquisition properties on behalf of the joint venture program, and a portion (in some cases, a substantial portion) of the capital required for each project would be funded by our joint venture partners. Although a number of our joint venture partners have committed to fund property acquisitions, such joint venture partners may decide not to fund a particular or any potential acquisition properties for any number of reasons, including such entities may not have the capital necessary to fund projects at the time of the proposed acquisition. This may be particularly relevant in light of the liquidity issues that many real estate funding sources have faced during the recent credit crisis. Accordingly, if we identify potential acquisition opportunities in the future for these programs, we may not receive approval and/or funding from joint venture partners, notwithstanding any prior commitments for funding. Several of our joint venture partners have made commitments which have not yet been funded, in their entirety or in part, including, for example, our joint venture with UBS Wealth Management—North American Property Fund Limited to acquire stabilized office properties in the United States, under which no properties have been acquired to date. If we do not make any acquisitions under existing or future joint venture programs, it could adversely affect our ability to grow our business in accordance with our business plan.

We depend on significant tenants, and their failure to pay rent could seriously harm our operating results and financial condition.

As of September 30, 2009, the 20 largest tenants for properties in which we held an ownership interest collectively leased 31.9% of the rentable square feet of space at properties in which we hold an ownership interest, representing 36.7% of the total annualized rent generated by these properties.

Any of our tenants may experience a downturn in its business, which may weaken such tenant’s financial condition. As a result, tenants may delay lease commencement, fail to make rental payments when due, decline to extend a lease upon its expiration, become insolvent, declare bankruptcy or default under their leases. Certain of our tenants also have termination rights under their leases with us, which they might choose to exercise if they experience a downturn in their business. In addition, current economic and market conditions increase the possibility that one or more of our tenants will become insolvent. Any tenant bankruptcy or insolvency, leasing delay, failure to make rental payments when due, or default under a lease could result in the termination of the tenant’s lease and material losses to our Company.

In particular, if any of our significant tenants becomes insolvent, suffers a downturn in its business and decides not to renew its lease or vacates a property, it may seriously harm our business. Failure on the part of a tenant to comply with the terms of a lease may give us the right to terminate the lease, repossess the applicable property and enforce the payment obligations under the lease. In those circumstances, we would be required to find another tenant. We cannot assure you that we would be able to find another tenant without incurring substantial costs, or at all, or that if another tenant were found, we would be able to enter into a new lease on favorable terms to us or at the same rental rates.

Bankruptcy filings by or relating to one of our tenants could bar us from collecting pre-bankruptcy debts from that tenant or their property. A tenant bankruptcy would delay our efforts to collect past due balances under the relevant leases, and could ultimately preclude full collection of these amounts. If a lease is assumed by the tenant in bankruptcy, all pre-bankruptcy amounts due under the lease must be paid to us in full. However, if a lease is rejected by a tenant in bankruptcy, we would have only a general unsecured claim for damages. Any unsecured claim we hold against a bankrupt entity may be paid only to the extent that funds are available and only in the same percentage as is paid to all other holders of unsecured claims. We may recover substantially less than the full value of any unsecured claims in the event of the bankruptcy of a large tenant, which would adversely impact our financial condition.

 

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Our operating results depend upon the regional economies in which our properties are located and the demand for office and other mixed-use space, and unique or disproportionate economic downturns or adverse regulatory or taxation policies in any of these regions could harm our operating results.

Our operating and development properties are located in three geographic regions of the United States: the West Coast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Historically, the largest part of our revenues has been derived from our ownership and management of properties consisting primarily of office buildings. A decrease in the demand for office space in these geographic regions, and for Class A office space in particular, may have a greater adverse effect on our business and financial condition than if we owned a more diversified real estate portfolio. We are also susceptible to disproportionate or unique adverse developments in these regions and in the national office market generally, such as business layoffs or downsizing, industry slowdowns, relocations of businesses, changing demographics, terrorist targeting of high-rise structures, infrastructure quality, increases in real estate and other taxes, costs of complying with government regulations or increased regulation, oversupply of or reduced demand for office space, and other factors. Some of the regional issues we face include the more highly regulated and taxed economy of Southern California and high local and municipal taxes for our Philadelphia properties. Any adverse economic or real estate developments in one or more of our regions, or any decrease in demand for office space resulting from the local regulatory environment, business climate or energy or fiscal problems, could adversely impact our revenue and profitability, thereby causing a significant decline in our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, the trading price of our common stock and impairing our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations

We have significant debt obligations maturing in 2009 and 2010, and if we are not successful in extending the terms of this indebtedness or in refinancing this debt on acceptable economic terms or at all, our equity ownership in such properties and overall financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.

As of September 30, 2009, our total consolidated indebtedness was approximately $366.1 million. In addition, we own interests in unconsolidated entities that were subject to total indebtedness of $2.2 billion as of September 30, 2009. Mortgage loans, which comprise a portion of both the consolidated and unconsolidated indebtedness, are secured by first deeds of trust on the related real property. Mezzanine loans and other secured loans are secured by our direct or indirect ownership interests in the entity that owns the related real property.

As of September 30, 2009, we had $17.0 million of consolidated debt related to the Campus El Segundo mortgage loan, which we have guaranteed. This loan has been extended, without any principal payment to the lender, so that it matures on July 31, 2011, and has three one-year extension options at our election subject to us complying with certain loan covenants. The lender has the right to require a $2.5 million payment at the time of each extension.

As of September 30, 2009, we had approximately $81.7 million of consolidated debt which matures in 2010. The debt maturing in 2010 includes approximately $36.1 million in nonrecourse senior and junior mezzanine loans secured by our ownership interest in the real estate entities that own Two Commerce Square which mature in January 2010. On October 14, 2009, we entered into a discounted payoff agreement with the holders of the existing mezzanine debt on Two Commerce Square. Under this agreement, we have agreed to pay off the two mezzanine loans, with a principal amount of approximately $36.1 million, for a discounted amount of $25.0 million on or before November 30, 2009 (subject to an extension right of up to 29 days). We have deposited $6.0 million with the holders of the loans under the agreement, which deposit will be credited against the payoff amount on closing. If we exercise the 29 day extension right, the deposit will be increased by an additional $7.0 million. In the event the Company fails to close under the Discounted Payoff Agreement when obligated to do so, the Company will forfeit all amounts paid to the holders of such mezzanine debt, a portion of which may be retained by the holders as liquidated damages and the balance of which will be applied to the outstanding balance of such debt.

The Four Points Centre construction loan in the maximum commitment amount of $40.5 million, with an amount of $29.7 million outstanding originally was scheduled to mature in June 2010. We have entered into an agreement with the lender to extend this loan to July 31, 2012 with two one-year extension options at our election subject to certain conditions. We have committed to pay down principal in the total amount of $7.75 million in connection with this extension; $3.9 million was paid in October 2009 and the balance will be paid in three equal installments in January, June and December 2010. The construction loan maintains $10.8 million available for the completion of the project. The interest rate has been increased under the extension agreement to LIBOR plus 3.5% per annum. The first extension option is subject to a 75% loan to value test and a minimum debt yield, among other things. The second extension option is subject to a 75% loan to value test, executed leases representing at least 90% of the net rentable area, and a minimum debt yield, among other things. As of January 31, 2011, if the Four Points office buildings are not at least 65% leased on terms consistent with the appraisal pro forma, we must pre-fund 18 months of interest into a restricted cash account with the lender; if the buildings are less than 35% leased at that time, we will also have to pay $2.0 million as a principal reduction of the loan. We have guaranteed the completion of construction and have completed the core and shell of this property. Furthermore, we have guaranteed all of the required principal payments under the extension agreement and 46.5% of the outstanding principal, interest and any other sum payable under this loan. Upon the occurrence of certain events our maximum liability as guarantor will be reduced to 31.5% of all sums payable under this loan, and upon the occurrence of further events our maximum liability as guarantor will be reduced to

 

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25% of all sums payable under this loan. We have agreed to certain financial covenants on this loan as the guarantor, including a net worth covenant of $225.0 million, a minimum unrestricted cash covenant of $10.0 million and a maximum debt level on our portfolio of 72.5%. We have also agreed to provide additional collateral of approximately 62.4 acres of fully entitled unimproved land which is immediately adjacent to Four Points Centre office building in Austin, Texas.

The Murano construction loan, with a balance of approximately $45.0 million as of September 30, 2009 matures on February 1, 2010. We expect to exercise the final six-month extension option, which would extend the maturity date to July 31, 2010. This loan is nonrecourse to the Company, but the Company guarantees the payment of interest on the loan during the term of the loan as it may be extended. We amortize the principal balance of the Murano construction loan with sales proceeds as we close on the sale of condominium units.

We have investments in entities owning unconsolidated properties with stated ownership percentages ranging from 6.25% to 50.0%. Our share of the debt owed by these unconsolidated entities that matures in 2010 is approximately $289.6 million (including debt extended from 2009 to 2010); approximately $59.6 million of which is subject to extension options at our election subject to certain conditions.

If we are not successful in extending the terms of our near-term maturing indebtedness or in refinancing this debt on acceptable economic terms or at all, our equity ownership in such properties and our overall financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.

Our need for additional debt financing, our existing level of debt and the limitations imposed by our debt agreements could have significant adverse consequences on us.

We may seek to incur additional debt to finance future acquisition and development activities, however debt financing may not be available to us on acceptable terms under current market conditions. In addition, it is possible the required payments of principal and interest on borrowings may leave us with insufficient cash to operate our properties profitably. Our need for debt financing, our existing level of debt and the limitations imposed on us by our debt agreements could have significant adverse consequences, including the following:

 

   

our cash flow may be insufficient to meet our required principal and interest payments or to pay dividends;

 

   

we may be unable to borrow additional funds as needed or on favorable terms;

 

   

we may be unable to refinance our indebtedness at maturity or the refinancing terms may be less favorable than the terms of our original indebtedness;

 

   

we may be unable to distribute funds from a property to our Operating Partnership or apply such funds to cover expenses related to another property;

 

   

we could be required to dispose of one or more of our properties, possibly on disadvantageous terms and/or at disadvantageous times;

 

   

we could default on our obligations and the lenders or mortgagees may foreclose on our properties that secure their loans and receive an assignment of rents and leases;

 

   

we could violate covenants in our loan documents or our joint venture agreements, including provisions that may limit our ability to further mortgage a property, make distributions, acquire additional properties, repay indebtedness prior to a set date without payment of a premium or other pre-payment penalties, all of which would entitle the lenders to accelerate our debt obligations;

 

   

a default under any one of our mortgage loans with cross default provisions could result in a default on other of our indebtedness; and

 

   

because we have agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain certain debt levels to provide the ability for Mr. Thomas and entities controlled by him to guarantee debt of $210 million, including $11 million of debt available for guarantee by Mr. Edward Fox, one of our non-employee directors, and by Mr. Richard Gilchrist, an individual formerly affiliated with Maguire Thomas Partners, we may not be able to refinance our debt when it would otherwise be advantageous to do so or to reduce our indebtedness when our board of directors determines it is prudent.

If any one or more of these events were to occur, our revenue and profitability could be adversely impacted, causing a significant downturn in our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, and the trading price of our common stock, and could impair our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations.

 

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Because we have a substantial amount of debt which bears interest at variable rates, our failure to hedge effectively against interest rate changes may adversely affect our results of operations.

As of September 30, 2009, $91.7 million of our consolidated debt and $1.1 billion of our unconsolidated debt was at variable interest rates. As of September 30, 2009, we had purchased interest rate caps covering $1.03 billion of the unconsolidated floating rate loans. Interest rate hedging arrangements we enter into to cap our interest rate exposure involve risks, including that our hedging transactions might not achieve the desired effect in eliminating the impact of interest rate fluctuations, or that counterparties may fail to honor their obligations under these arrangements. As a result, these arrangements may not be effective in reducing our exposure to interest rate fluctuations and this could reduce our revenue, require us to modify our leverage strategy, and adversely affect our expected investment returns.

We may be unable to complete acquisitions necessary to grow our business, and even if consummated, we may fail to successfully operate these acquired properties.

Our planned growth strategy includes the acquisition of additional properties as opportunities arise. We regularly evaluate approximately 20 markets in the United States for strategic opportunities to acquire office, mixed-use and other properties. Our ability to acquire properties on favorable terms and successfully operate them is subject to the following significant risks:

 

   

we may be unable to generate sufficient cash from operations, or obtain the necessary debt or equity to consummate an acquisition or, if obtainable, such financing may not be on favorable terms;

 

   

we may need to spend more than budgeted amounts to make necessary improvements or renovations to acquired properties;

 

   

we may be unable to acquire a desired property because of competition from other real estate investors with more available capital, including other real estate operating companies, real estate investment trusts and investment funds;

 

   

competition from other potential acquirers may significantly increase the purchase price, even if we are able to acquire a desired property;

 

   

agreements for the acquisition of office properties are typically subject to customary conditions to closing, including satisfactory completion of due diligence investigations, and we may spend significant time and money on a potential acquisition we eventually decide not to pursue;

 

   

we may be unable to quickly and efficiently integrate new acquisitions, particularly acquisitions of portfolios of properties, into our existing operations;

 

   

market conditions may result in higher than expected vacancy rates and lower than expected rental rates; and

 

   

we may acquire properties subject to liabilities without any recourse, or with only limited recourse, for unknown liabilities such as clean-up of undisclosed environmental contamination, claims by tenants, vendors or other persons dealing with the former owners of the properties and claims for indemnification by general partners, directors, officers and others indemnified by the former owners of the properties.

If we cannot complete property acquisitions on favorable terms or at all, or operate acquired properties to meet our expectations, our revenue and profitability could be adversely impacted.

Any real estate acquisitions that we consummate may result in disruptions to our business as a result of the burden of integrating operations placed on our management.

Our business strategy includes acquisitions and investments in real estate on an ongoing basis as market conditions warrant. These acquisitions may cause disruptions in our operations and divert management’s attention from our day-to-day operations, which could impair our relationships with our current tenants and employees. If we acquire real estate by acquiring another entity, we may be unable to effectively integrate the operations and personnel of the acquired business. In addition, we may be unable to train, retain and motivate any key personnel from the acquired business. If our management is unable to effectively implement our acquisition strategy, we may experience disruptions to our business, which could harm our results of operations.

We may be unable to successfully complete and operate properties under development, which would impair our financial condition and operating results.

Part of our business is devoted to the development of office, mixed-use and other properties, and the redevelopment of core plus and value-add properties. Our development and redevelopment activities involve the following significant risks:

 

   

we may be unable to obtain financing on favorable terms or at all;

 

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if we finance projects through construction loans, we may be unable to obtain permanent financing at all or on advantageous terms;

 

   

we may not complete projects on schedule or within budgeted amounts;

 

   

we may underestimate the expected costs and time necessary to achieve the desired result with a redevelopment project;

 

   

we may discover structural, environmental or other feasibility issues with properties acquired as redevelopment projects following our acquisition, which may render the redevelopment as planned not possible;

 

   

we may encounter delays or refusals in obtaining all necessary zoning, land use, building, occupancy, and other required governmental permits and authorizations;

 

   

occupancy rates and rents , or condominium prices and absorption rates in the case of the Murano, may fluctuate depending on a number of factors, including market and economic conditions, and may result in our investment not being profitable;

 

   

adverse weather that damages the project or causes delays;

 

   

unanticipated changes to the plans or specifications;

 

   

unanticipated shortages of materials and skilled labor;

 

   

unanticipated increases in material and labor costs; and

 

   

fire, flooding and other natural disasters; and

If we are not successful in our property development initiatives, it could adversely impact our revenue and profitability, causing a significant downturn in our business, including our financial condition, results of operations, and the trading price of our common stock.

We face significant competition, which may decrease or prevent increases of the occupancy and rental rates of our properties.

We face significant competition from other managers and owners of office and mixed-use real estate, many of which own or manage properties similar to ours in the same regional markets in which our properties are located. We also compete with other diversified real estate companies and companies focused solely on offering property investment management and brokerage services. A number of our competitors are larger and better able to take advantage of efficiencies created by size, have better financial resources, or increased access to capital at lower costs, and may be better known in regional markets in which we compete. Our smaller size as compared to some of our competition may increase our susceptibility to economic downturns and pressures on rents. Our failure to compete successfully in our industry would materially affect our business prospects and operating results.

We may be unable to renew leases, lease vacant space or re-lease space as leases expire resulting in increased vacancy rates, lower revenue and an adverse effect on our operating results.

As of September 30, 2009, leases representing 2.5% and 5.3% of the rentable square feet of the office and mixed-use properties in which we held an ownership interest would expire in the last quarter of 2009 and 2010, respectively. Further, an additional 16.2% of the square feet of these properties was available for lease as of September 30, 2009. Rental rates on existing leases above the current market rate at some of the properties in our office and mixed-use portfolio may require us to renew or re-lease some or all expiring leases at lower rates. If the rental rates for our properties decrease, our existing tenants do not renew their leases or we do not re-lease a significant portion of our available space and space for which leases will expire, our revenue and profitability could be adversely impacted, causing a significant downturn in our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, and the trading price of our common stock and impairing our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations. Current economic and real estate market conditions have resulted in depressed leasing activity recently as a result of tenant unwillingness to make long term leasing commitments given recent upheaval in the financial markets, and it is unclear how long this market condition may continue.

Our growth depends on external sources of capital, some of which are outside of our control. If we are unable to access capital from external sources, we may not be able to implement our business strategy.

Our business strategy requires us to rely significantly on third-party sources to fund our capital needs. We may not be able to obtain debt or equity on favorable terms or at all. Since the second half of 2007 we have been affected by an increasing tightening of the credit markets, and we may experience difficulty refinancing existing debt or obtaining new debt to complete acquisitions. Any additional debt we incur will increase our leverage and may impose operating restrictions on us. Any issuance of equity by our company to fund our portion of equity capital requirements will be dilutive to our existing stockholders, and could have a negative impact on our stock price. Our access to third-party sources of capital depends, in part, on:

 

   

our current debt levels, which were $366.1 million of consolidated debt and $2.2 billion of unconsolidated debt as of September 30, 2009;

 

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our current cash flow from operating activities, which resulted in a use of cash of $6.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009;

 

   

our current and expected future earnings;

 

   

the market’s perception of our growth potential;

 

   

the market price of our common stock;

 

   

the perception of the value of an investment in our common stock; and

 

   

general market conditions.

If we cannot obtain capital from third-party sources when needed, we may not be able to acquire or develop properties when strategic opportunities exist.

As a result of the limited time which we have to perform due diligence of many of our acquired properties, we may become subject to significant unexpected liabilities and our properties may not meet projections.

When we enter into an agreement to acquire a property or portfolio of properties, we often have limited time to complete our due diligence prior to acquiring the property. To the extent we underestimate or fail to investigate or identify risks and liabilities associated with the properties we acquire, we may incur unexpected liabilities or the property may fail to perform as we expected. If we do not accurately assess the liabilities associated with properties prior to their acquisition, we may pay a purchase price that exceeds the current fair value of the net identifiable assets of the acquired property. As a result, intangible assets would be required to be recorded, which could result in significant accounting charges in future periods. These charges, in addition to the financial impact of significant liabilities that we may assume, could adversely impact our revenue and profitability, causing a significant downturn in our financial condition, results of operations and the trading price of our common stock and impairing our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations.

Our efforts to expand our geographic presence and diversify into other regional real estate markets may not be successful, thereby constraining our growth to markets in which we currently operate.

We intend to expand our business to new geographic regions where we expect the ownership and management of property to result in favorable risk-adjusted investment returns. In order for us to achieve economies of scale, we generally target ownership of 500,000 or more rentable square feet in a market. It may be difficult for us to achieve this level of ownership and our initial entry into a particular market may result in higher administrative expenses for us initially. Presently, we do not possess the same level of familiarity with the development, ownership and management of properties in locations other than the West Coast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions in the United States, which lack of familiarity, could adversely affect our ability to own, manage or develop properties outside these regions successfully or at all or to achieve expected performance.

As the current or previous owner or operator of real property, we could become subject to liability for environmental contamination, regardless of whether we caused such contamination.

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations and ordinances, a current or previous owner or operator (e.g., tenant or manager) of real property may be liable for the cost to remove or remediate contamination resulting from the presence or discharge of hazardous or toxic substances, wastes or petroleum products on, under, from or in such property. These costs could be substantial and liability under these laws may attach without regard to fault, or whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of the contamination. The liability may be joint and several for the full amount of the investigation, clean-up and monitoring costs incurred or to be incurred or actions to be undertaken, although a party held jointly and severally liable may obtain contributions from other identified, solvent, responsible parties of their fair share toward these costs to the extent such contributions are possible to obtain. In addition, the current or previous owner or operator of property may be subject to damage awards for personal injury or property damage resulting from contamination at or migrating from its property. Previous owners used some of our properties for industrial and retail purposes, so those properties may contain some level of environmental contamination. In addition, the presence of contamination, or the failure to properly remediate contamination on a property may limit the ability of the owner or operator to sell, develop or rent that property or to borrow using the property as collateral, and may cause our investment in that property to decline in value.

As the owner of real property, we could become subject to liability for asbestos-containing building materials in the buildings on our property.

Some of our properties may contain asbestos-containing materials. Environmental laws require that owners or operators of buildings with asbestos-containing building materials properly manage and maintain these materials, adequately inform or train those who may come into contact with asbestos and undertake special precautions, including removal or other abatement, in the event that asbestos is disturbed during building renovation or demolition. These laws may impose fines and penalties on building owners or operators for failure to comply with these requirements. In addition, these laws may also allow third parties to seek recovery from owners or operators for personal injury associated with exposure to asbestos-containing building materials.

 

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We have removed or abated asbestos-containing building materials from certain tenant and common areas at our City National Plaza and Brookhollow properties. We continue to remove or abate asbestos from various areas of the building structures and as of September 30, 2009, had accrued approximately $0.9 million for estimated future costs of such removal or abatement at these properties.

Our properties may contain or develop harmful mold or suffer from other adverse conditions, which could lead to liability for adverse health effects and costs of remediation.

When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth may occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or is not addressed over a period of time. Some molds may produce airborne toxins or irritants. Indoor air quality issues can also stem from inadequate ventilation, chemical contamination from indoor or outdoor sources and other biological contaminants such as pollen, viruses and bacteria. Indoor exposure to airborne toxins or irritants above certain levels can be alleged to cause a variety of adverse health effects and symptoms, including allergic or other reactions. As a result, the presence of significant mold or other airborne contaminants at any of our properties could require us to undertake a costly remediation program to contain or remove the mold or other airborne contaminants from the affected property or increase indoor ventilation. In addition, the presence of significant mold or other airborne contaminants could expose us to liability from our tenants, employees of our tenants and others if property damage or health concerns arise.

As the owner of real property, we could become subject to liability for failure to comply with environmental requirements regarding the handling and disposal of regulated substances and wastes or for non-compliance with health and safety requirements.

Environmental laws and regulations regarding the handling of regulated substances and wastes apply to our properties. The properties in our portfolio are also subject to various federal, state and local health and safety requirements, such as state and local fire requirements. If we or our tenants fail to comply with these various requirements, we might incur governmental fines or private damage awards. Moreover, we do not know whether existing requirements will change or whether future requirements will require us to make significant unanticipated expenditures that will materially adversely impact our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, cash available for distribution to you, the per share trading price of our common stock and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations. Environmental noncompliance liability could also affect a tenant’s ability to make rental payments to us.

Tax indemnification obligations that may arise in the event we or our Operating Partnership sell an interest in either of two of our properties could limit our operating flexibility.

We and our Operating Partnership agreed at the time of our public offering to indemnify Mr. Thomas against adverse direct and indirect tax consequences in the event that our Operating Partnership or the underlying property joint venture directly or indirectly sells, exchanges or otherwise disposes (including by way of merger, sale of assets or otherwise) of any portion of its interests, in a taxable transaction, in either One Commerce Square or Two Commerce Square. These two properties represented 14.4% of annualized rent for properties in which we held an ownership interest as of September 30, 2009. The indemnification obligation currently expires October 13, 2013, which may be further extended to October 13, 2016 provided Mr. Thomas and his controlled entities collectively retain at least 50% of the Operating Partnership units received by them in connection with our formation transactions at the time of our initial public offering.

We also agreed at the time of the initial public offering to use commercially reasonable efforts to make approximately $210 million of debt available to be guaranteed by entities controlled by Mr. Thomas, by Mr. Fox, a non-employee member of our board of directors, and by Mr. Gilchrist, an individual formerly affiliated with Maguire Thomas Partners. We agreed to make this debt available for guarantee in order to assist Mr. Thomas and these other persons in preserving their tax position after their contributions at the time of our initial public offering.

Risks Related to the Real Estate Industry

The current economic environment for real estate companies and the credit crisis may significantly adversely impact our results of operations and business prospects.

The success of our business and profitability of our operations are dependent on continued investment in the real estate markets and access to capital and debt financing. A long term crisis of confidence in real estate investing and lack of available credit for acquisitions would be likely to constrain our business growth. As part of our business goals, we intend to grow our properties portfolio with strategic acquisitions of core properties at advantageous prices, and core plus and value added properties where we believe we can bring necessary expertise to bear to increase property values. In order to pursue acquisitions, we need access to equity capital and also property-level debt financing. Current disruptions in the financial markets, including the bankruptcy and restructuring of major financial institutions, may adversely impact our ability to refinance existing debt and the availability and cost of credit in the

 

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near future. Presently, access to capital and debt financing options continue to be severely restricted and it is uncertain how long current economic circumstances may last. Any consideration of sales of existing properties or portfolio interests may be tempered by the depressed nature of property values at present. Our ability to make scheduled payments or to refinance our obligations with respect to indebtedness depends on our operating and financial performance, which in turn is subject to prevailing economic conditions.

Illiquidity of real estate investments and the susceptibility of the real estate industry to economic conditions could significantly impede our ability to respond to adverse changes in the performance of our properties.

Our ability to achieve desired and projected results for growth of our business depends on our ability to generate revenues in excess of expenses, and make scheduled principal payments on debt and fund capital expenditure requirements. Events and conditions generally applicable to owners and operators of real property that are beyond our control may adversely impact our results of operations and the value of our properties. These events include:

 

   

vacancies or our inability to rent space on favorable terms;

 

   

inability to collect rent from tenants;

 

   

difficulty in accessing credit in the present economic environment, in particular for larger mortgage loans;

 

   

inability to finance property development and acquisitions on favorable terms;

 

   

increased operating costs, including real estate taxes, insurance premiums and utilities;

 

   

local oversupply, increased competition or reduction in demand for office space;

 

   

costs of complying with changes in governmental regulations;

 

   

the relative illiquidity of real estate investments;

 

   

changing submarket demographics; and

 

   

the significant transaction costs related to property sales, including a high transfer tax rate in the City of Philadelphia.

In addition, periods of economic slowdown or recession, rising interest rates or declining demand for real estate, or the public perception that any of these events may occur, could result in a general decline in rents or an increased incidence of defaults under existing leases. If any of these events were to happen, our revenue and profitability could be impaired, causing a significant downturn in our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, and the trading price of our common stock, and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations could be impaired.

Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and fire, safety and other regulations may require us to make unintended expenditures that adversely impact our financial condition.

All of our commercial properties are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. The ADA has separate compliance requirements for “public accommodations” and “commercial facilities,” but generally requires that buildings be made accessible to people with disabilities. The obligation to make readily achievable accommodations is an ongoing one, and we assess our properties and make alterations as appropriate. Compliance with the ADA requirements could require removal of access barriers.

If one or more of our properties is not in compliance with the ADA, we would be required to incur additional costs to bring the property or properties into compliance. In addition, non-compliance could result in imposition of fines by the U.S. government or an award of damages to private litigants, or both. Typically, we are responsible for changes to a building structure that are required by the ADA, which can be costly. In addition, we are required to operate our properties in compliance with fire and safety regulations, building codes and other land use regulations. We may be required to make substantial capital expenditures to comply with these requirements thereby limiting the funds available to operate, develop and redevelop our properties and acquire additional properties. As a result, these expenditures could negatively impact our revenue and profitability.

Potential losses to our properties may not be covered by insurance and may result in our inability to repair damaged properties and as a result of which we could lose invested capital.

We carry comprehensive liability, fire, flood, extended coverage, wind, earthquake, terrorism, pollution legal liability, business interruption and rental loss insurance under our blanket policy covering all of the properties which we own an interest in or manage for third parties, including our development properties (although we carry only liability insurance for the California Environmental Protection Agency (“CalEPA”) headquarters building under our blanket policy because the tenant has the right to provide all other forms of coverage it deems necessary, and it has elected to do so). We believe the policy specifications and insured limits are appropriate and adequate given the relative risk of loss, the cost of the coverage and industry practice.

We either own or have interests in a number of properties in Southern California, an area especially prone to earthquakes. We carry earthquake insurance on our properties located in seismically active areas, which includes our Southern California properties,

 

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wind insurance on our properties located in “tier 1” wind zones, which includes our Houston, Texas properties, and terrorism insurance on all of our properties. Our terrorism insurance is subject to exclusions for loss or damage caused by nuclear substances, pollutants, contaminants, and biological and chemical weapons as more specifically excluded under the actual terrorism policies. Some of our policies, like those covering losses due to earthquakes and terrorism, are subject to limitations involving deductibles and policy limits which may not be sufficient to cover potential losses.

Under their leases, our tenants are generally required to indemnify us from liabilities resulting from injury to persons, air, water, land or property, on or off the premises due to activities conducted by them on our properties. There is an exception for claims arising from the negligence or intentional misconduct by us or our agents. Additionally, tenants are generally required, with the exception of governmental entities and other entities that are self-insured, to obtain and keep in force during the term of the lease liability and property damage insurance policies issued by companies holding ratings at a minimum level at their own expense.

Although we have not experienced such a loss to date, if we experience a loss that is uninsured or that exceeds policy limits, we could lose the capital invested in the damaged property as well as the anticipated future cash flows from that property, including lost revenue from unpaid rent from tenants. In addition, if the damaged property is subject to recourse indebtedness, we would continue to be liable for the indebtedness, even if the property was irreparably damaged. In the event of a significant loss at one or more of the properties covered by our blanket policy, the remaining insurance under our policy, if any, could be insufficient to adequately insure our remaining properties. In this event, securing additional insurance, if possible, could be significantly more expensive than our current policy.

Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure

Our senior management has existing conflicts of interest with us and our public stockholders that could result in decisions adverse to our company.

As of September 30, 2009, Mr. Thomas owned or controlled a significant interest in our Operating Partnership consisting of 13,813,331 units, or a 34.8% interest in the Operating Partnership as of such date. In addition, our senior executive officers, excluding Mr. Thomas, collectively held an interest in Operating Partnership units, incentive units (vested and unvested) and common stock representing an aggregate 6% equity interest in the Operating Partnership.

The various terms and the size of these equity and incentive interests in the Operating Partnership held by our senior management could create conflicts of interest with our public stockholders. Members of senior management could be required to make decisions that could have different implications for our Operating Partnership and for us, our stockholders, and our senior executive officers, including:

 

   

potential acquisitions or sales of properties;

 

   

the issuance or disposition of shares of our common stock or units in our Operating Partnership; and

 

   

the payment of dividends by us.

For example, an acquisition in exchange for the issuance by our Operating Partnership of additional Operating Partnership units would dilute the interests of members of our management team as limited partners in our Operating Partnership. Dispositions of One Commerce Square or Two Commerce Square could trigger our tax indemnification obligations with respect to Mr. Thomas. Dividends paid by us to our public stockholders decrease our funds available to reinvest in our business. In each such case, the interests of our senior executive officers in the transaction may differ from the interests of our stockholders, and our senior executive officers could exercise their influence in a manner inconsistent with your interests.

Our success depends on key personnel, the loss of whom could impair our ability to operate our business successfully.

We depend on the efforts of key personnel, particularly Mr. Thomas, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President. Among the reasons that Mr. Thomas is important to our success is that he has an industry reputation developed over more than 30 years in the real estate industry that attracts business and investment opportunities and assists us in negotiations with lenders, existing and potential tenants and industry personnel. If we lost his services, our relationships with these parties could diminish. Mr. Thomas is 72 and, although he has informed us that he does not currently plan to retire, we cannot be certain how long he will continue working on a full-time basis.

Many of our other senior executives also have significant real estate industry experience. Randall L. Scott, our Executive Vice President and Director, has extensive development and management experience on several large-scale projects, including the development, construction and management of One Commerce Square and Two Commerce Square. Mr. Sischo and Mr. Scott are jointly responsible for oversight of our relationship with CalSTRS. Mr. Sischo is responsible for our investment efforts, including acquisition, financing and capital markets relationships. Thomas S. Ricci, our Executive Vice President, has been extensively involved in the development of large, mixed-use and commercial projects. Diana M. Laing, our Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, has served as chief financial officer of two publicly-traded real estate investment trusts. Paul S. Rutter, our Executive Vice President

 

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and General Counsel, has extensive experience, both as a real estate lawyer and as an executive in commercial real estate, including acquisitions, financing, joint ventures and leasing of office and mixed use projects. While we believe that we could find acceptable replacements for these executives, the loss of any of their services could materially and adversely affect our operations because of diminished relationships with lenders, existing and prospective tenants and industry personnel. A departure of either Mr. Thomas or Mr. Sischo could also have adverse effects on our joint venture relationship with CalSTRS, including, pursuant to a right granted to CalSTRS in our joint venture agreement with CalSTRS, the possible required sale of our joint venture interest to CalSTRS at 97% of fair value, unless within 180 days the Company names a replacement for such departed executive who is reasonably acceptable to CalSTRS.

We have a holding company structure and rely upon funds received from our Operating Partnership to pay liabilities.

We are a holding company. Our primary asset is our general partnership interest in our Operating Partnership. We have no independent means of generating revenues. To the extent we require funds to pay taxes or other liabilities incurred by us, to pay dividends or for any other purpose, we must rely on funds received from our Operating Partnership. If our Operating Partnership should become unable to distribute funds to us, we would be unable to continue operations after a short period. Most of the properties owned by our subsidiaries and joint ventures are encumbered by loans. These loans generally contain lockbox arrangements and reserve requirements that may affect the amount of cash available for distribution from the subsidiaries that own the properties up to the Operating Partnership. Some of the loans include cash sweep and other restrictions and provisions that prior to an event of default may prevent the distribution of funds from the subsidiaries who own these properties to our Operating Partnership. In the event of a default under any of these loans, the defaulting subsidiary or joint venture would be prohibited from distributing cash to our Operating Partnership. As a result, our Operating Partnership may be unable to distribute funds to us and we may be unable to use funds from one property to support the operation of another property. As we acquire new properties and refinance our existing properties, we may finance these properties with new loans that contain similar provisions. Some of the loans to our subsidiaries and joint ventures may contain provisions that restrict us from loaning funds to our subsidiaries or joint ventures. If we are permitted to loan funds to our subsidiaries or joint ventures, our loans generally will be subordinated to the existing debt on our properties.

Mr. Thomas has a significant vote in certain matters as a result of his control of 100% of our limited voting stock.

Each entity that received Operating Partnership units in our formation transactions received shares of our limited voting stock that are paired with units in our Operating Partnership on a one-for-one basis. All of these entities are directly or indirectly controlled by Mr. Thomas, and, as a result, Mr. Thomas controls 100% of our outstanding limited voting stock, or 38.5% of our outstanding voting stock (including outstanding shares of common stock owned by Mr. Thomas and his affiliates) as of September 30, 2009. These limited voting shares are entitled to vote in the election of directors, for the approval of certain extraordinary transactions including any merger, sale or liquidation of the Company, amendments to our certificate of incorporation and any other matter required to be submitted to a separate class vote under Delaware law. Mr. Thomas may have interests that differ from that of our public stockholders, including by reason of his interests held in Operating Partnership units, and may accordingly vote as a stockholder in ways that may not be consistent with the interests of our public stockholders. This significant voting influence over certain matters may have the effect of delaying, preventing or deterring a change of control of our Company, or could deprive our stockholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their common stock as part of a sale of our Company.

Some provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws may deter takeover attempts, which may limit the opportunity of our stockholders to sell their shares at a favorable price.

Some of the provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, even if doing so might be beneficial to our stockholders by potentially providing them with the opportunity to sell their shares at a premium over the then market price. Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws contain provisions which may deter takeover attempts, including the following:

 

   

vacancies on our board of directors may only be filled by the remaining directors;

 

   

only the board of directors can change the number of directors;

 

   

there is no provision for cumulative voting for directors;

 

   

directors may only be removed for cause; and

 

   

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In addition, our certificate of incorporation authorizes the board of directors to issue up to 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The preferred stock may be issued in one or more series, the terms of which will be determined at the time of issuance by our board of directors without further action by our stockholders. These terms may include voting rights, including the right to vote as a series on particular matters, preferences as to dividends and liquidation, conversion rights, redemption rights and sinking fund provisions. The issuance of any preferred stock could diminish the rights of holders of our common stock, and therefore could reduce the value of our common stock. In addition, specific rights granted to future holders of preferred stock could be used to restrict our ability to merge with, or sell assets to, a third party. The ability of our board of directors to issue preferred stock could make it more difficult, delay, discourage, prevent or make it more costly to acquire or effect a change in control, thereby preserving the current stockholders’ control of our Company.

Finally, we are also subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law which, subject to certain exceptions, prohibits a Delaware corporation from engaging in any business combination with any interested stockholder for a period of three years following the date that such stockholder became an interested stockholder.

The provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, described above, as well as Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, could discourage potential acquisition proposals, delay or prevent a change of control and prevent changes in our management, even if these events would be in the best interests of our stockholders.

We could authorize and issue stock without stockholder approval, which could cause our stock price to decline and which could dilute the holdings of our existing stockholders.

Our certificate of incorporation authorizes our board of directors to issue authorized but unissued shares of our common stock or preferred stock to classify or reclassify any unissued shares of our preferred stock and to set the preferences, rights and other terms of the classified or unclassified shares. Our board of directors could establish a series of preferred stock that could, depending on the terms of the series, delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change of control that might involve a premium price for our common stock or otherwise be in the best interests of our stockholders.

We have recently amended our certificate of incorporation to increase the authorized number of common shares from 75 million to 225 million. Issuance of these additional shares could dilute the value of the outstanding shares of stock.

The payment of dividends on our common stock is at the discretion of our board of directors and subject to various restrictions and considerations and, consequently, may be changed or discontinued at any time.

Although we have historically paid quarterly dividends on our common stock, the payment of cash dividends in the future, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon such factors as earnings levels, capital requirements, our overall financial condition, and any other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors. In February 2009, our board of directors reduced the quarterly dividend to $0.0125 per share, from $0.06 per share in 2008. Such quarterly dividend payments may be further reduced or stopped altogether in the future, in which case the only opportunity to achieve a positive return on an investment in our common stock would be if the market price of our common stock appreciates.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

(a) Exhibits

 

10.41    Third Modification Agreement between TPG - El Segundo Partners, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank
10.42    Amended and Restated Repayment Guaranty by Thomas Properties Group, Inc. and Thomas Properties Group L.P. for TPG-El Segundo Partners, LLC Loan Agreement
10.43    Second Modification Agreement between New TPG - Four Points, L.P. and Wells Fargo Bank
10.44    Discounted Payoff Agreement between Philadelphia Plaza - Phase II, LP and DB Realty Mezzanine Investment Fund II, L.L.C. and DB Realty Mezzanine Parallel Fund II, LLC
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: November 2, 2009

 

THOMAS PROPERTIES GROUP, INC.

By:

 

/s/ James A. Thomas

 

James A. Thomas

Chief Executive Officer

By:

 

/s/ Diana M. Laing

 

Diana M. Laing

Chief Financial Officer

 

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