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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
[Mark
One]
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
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION
13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the transition period from ____________ to ____________
Commission
File Number: 000-51291
Behringer
Harvard Short-Term Opportunity
Fund
I LP
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Texas
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71-0897614
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(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
organization)
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(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification
No.)
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15601
Dallas Parkway, Suite 600, Addison, Texas 75001
(Address
of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code: (866) 655-1620
None
(Former
name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
Indicate
by check mark whether the Registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No
o
Indicate
by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on
its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be
submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.45 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 o No
o
Indicate
by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting
company. See 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
¨
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Accelerated filer ¨
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Non-accelerated
filer ¨(Do
not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Smaller reporting company
x
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Indicate
by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No
x
BEHRINGER
HARVARD SHORT-TERM OPPORTUNITY FUND I LP
FORM
10-Q
Quarter
Ended September 30, 2009
PART
I
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
Page
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Item
1.
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Financial
Statements (Unaudited).
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Consolidated
Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2009 and December 31,
2008
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3
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Consolidated
Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2009 and 2008
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4
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Consolidated
Statements of Equity and Comprehensive Loss for the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008
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5
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Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and
2008
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6
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
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7
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Item
2.
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Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.
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26
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Item
3.
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Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
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38
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Item
4T.
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Controls
and Procedures.
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38
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PART
II
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OTHER
INFORMATION
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Item
1.
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Legal
Proceedings.
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38
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Item
1A.
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Risk
Factors.
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38
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Item
2.
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Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
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40
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Item
3.
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Defaults
Upon Senior Securities.
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40
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Item
4.
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Submission
of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
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41
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Item
5.
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Other
Information.
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41
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Item
6.
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Exhibits.
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41
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Signature
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42
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2
PART
I
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
Item
1. Financial
Statements.
Behringer
Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in
thousands, except unit amounts)
September
30,
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Decmber
31,
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|||||||
2009
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2008
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Assets
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||||||||
Real
estate
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||||||||
Land
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$ | 31,000 | $ | 31,000 | ||||
Buildings
and improvements, net
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99,975 | 91,543 | ||||||
Total
real estate
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130,975 | 122,543 | ||||||
Real
estate inventory, net
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53,434 | 56,033 | ||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents
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1,900 | 4,584 | ||||||
Restricted
cash
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2,858 | 2,631 | ||||||
Accounts
receivable, net
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3,996 | 4,267 | ||||||
Prepaid
expenses and other assets
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1,141 | 1,279 | ||||||
Furniture,
fixtures, and equipment, net
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2,701 | 3,580 | ||||||
Deferred
financing fees, net
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552 | 1,055 | ||||||
Lease
intangibles, net
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3,434 | 3,946 | ||||||
Total
assets
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$ | 200,991 | $ | 199,918 | ||||
Liabilities
and Equity
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||||||||
Liabilities
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||||||||
Notes
payable
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$ | 141,191 | $ | 140,717 | ||||
Note
payable to related party
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26,470 | 13,270 | ||||||
Accounts
payable
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1,553 | 1,320 | ||||||
Payables
to related parties
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1,319 | 562 | ||||||
Acquired
below-market leases, net
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57 | 68 | ||||||
Distributions
payable
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- | 260 | ||||||
Accrued
liabilities
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7,492 | 8,351 | ||||||
Capital
lease obligations
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135 | 179 | ||||||
Total
liabilities
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178,217 | 164,727 | ||||||
Commitments
and contingencies
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||||||||
Equity
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||||||||
Partners'
capital
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||||||||
Limited
partners - 11,000,000 units authorized,
10,803,839 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 |
15,159 | 26,401 | ||||||
General
partners
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9,208 | 9,208 | ||||||
Accumulated
other comprehensive loss
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- | (735 | ) | |||||
Partners'
capital
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24,367 | 34,874 | ||||||
Noncontrolling
interest
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(1,593 | ) | 317 | |||||
Total
equity
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22,774 | 35,191 | ||||||
Total
liabilities and equity
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$ | 200,991 | $ | 199,918 |
See
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
3
Behringer
Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Consolidated
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(in
thousands, except per unit amounts)
Three
months
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Three
months
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Nine
Months
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Nine
Months
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ended
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ended
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ended
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ended
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September 30, 2009
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September 30, 2008
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September 30, 2009
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September 30, 2008
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Revenues
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Rental
revenue
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$ | 2,275 | $ | 2,624 | $ | 6,543 | $ | 10,087 | ||||||||
Hotel
revenue
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2,881 | 3,693 | 9,200 | 11,748 | ||||||||||||
Real
estate inventory sales
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310 | 265 | 310 | 775 | ||||||||||||
Total
revenues
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5,466 | 6,582 | 16,053 | 22,610 | ||||||||||||
Expenses
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Property
operating expenses
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3,989 | 4,924 | 12,151 | 14,504 | ||||||||||||
Inventory
valuation adjustment
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- | 6,568 | - | 7,953 | ||||||||||||
Interest
expense, net
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1,860 | 1,968 | 5,236 | 6,119 | ||||||||||||
Real
estate taxes, net
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771 | 794 | 1,828 | 2,887 | ||||||||||||
Property
and asset management fees
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427 | 453 | 1,356 | 1,384 | ||||||||||||
General
and administrative
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377 | 417 | 1,277 | 960 | ||||||||||||
Advertising
costs
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61 | 207 | 207 | 422 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation
and amortization
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1,660 | 1,532 | 4,795 | 6,691 | ||||||||||||
Cost
of real estate inventory sales
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263 | 237 | 263 | 661 | ||||||||||||
Total
expenses
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9,408 | 17,100 | 27,113 | 41,581 | ||||||||||||
Interest
income
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3 | 15 | 14 | 60 | ||||||||||||
Loss
on sale of assets
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- | - | - | (2 | ) | |||||||||||
Loss
on derivative instrument, net
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(163 | ) | - | (435 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Loss
from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling
interest
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(4,102 | ) | (10,503 | ) | (11,481 | ) | (18,913 | ) | ||||||||
Provision
for income taxes
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(36 | ) | (44 | ) | (157 | ) | (176 | ) | ||||||||
Loss
from continuing operations before noncontrolling interest
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(4,138 | ) | (10,547 | ) | (11,638 | ) | (19,089 | ) | ||||||||
Discontinued
operations
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Income
(loss) from discontinued operations
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(5 | ) | (166 | ) | 3 | (422 | ) | |||||||||
Gain
on sale of discontinued operations
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- | 1,612 | - | 1,612 | ||||||||||||
Income
(loss) from discontinued operations
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(5 | ) | 1,446 | 3 | 1,190 | |||||||||||
Net
loss
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(4,143 | ) | (9,101 | ) | (11,635 | ) | (17,899 | ) | ||||||||
Noncontrolling
interest in continuing operations
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764 | 271 | 1,919 | 1,706 | ||||||||||||
Noncontrolling
interest in discontinued operations
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2 | (607 | ) | (9 | ) | (511 | ) | |||||||||
Net
(income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
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766 | (336 | ) | 1,910 | 1,195 | |||||||||||
Net
loss attributable to the Partnership
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$ | (3,377 | ) | $ | (9,437 | ) | $ | (9,725 | ) | $ | (16,704 | ) | ||||
Amounts
attributable to the Partnership
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Continuing
operations
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$ | (3,374 | ) | $ | (10,276 | ) | $ | (9,719 | ) | $ | (17,383 | ) | ||||
Discontinued
operations
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(3 | ) | 839 | (6 | ) | 679 | ||||||||||
Net
loss attributable to the Partnership
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$ | (3,377 | ) | $ | (9,437 | ) | $ | (9,725 | ) | $ | (16,704 | ) | ||||
Basic
and diluted weighted average limited partnership units
outstanding
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10,804 | 10,804 | 10,804 | 10,804 | ||||||||||||
Net
loss per limited partnership unit - basic and diluted
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Loss
from continuing operations attributable to the Partnership
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$ | (0.31 | ) | $ | (0.95 | ) | $ | (0.90 | ) | $ | (1.61 | ) | ||||
Income
from discontinued operations attributable to the
Partnership
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- | 0.07 | - | 0.06 | ||||||||||||
Basic
and diluted net loss per limited partnership unit
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$ | (0.31 | ) | $ | (0.88 | ) | $ | (0.90 | ) | $ | (1.55 | ) |
See
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
4
Behringer
Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Consolidated
Statements of Equity and Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited)
(in
thousands)
Accumulated
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General Partners
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Limited Partners
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Comprehensive
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Other
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Income (Loss)
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|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated
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Number of
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Contributions/
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Accumulated
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Comprehensive
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Attributable to
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Noncontrolling
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contributions
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Losses
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Units
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(Distributions)
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Losses
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Income (Loss)
|
the Partnership
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Interest
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Total
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance
as of January 1, 2009
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$ | 9,208 | $ | - | 10,804 | $ | 76,039 | $ | (49,638 | ) | $ | (735 | ) | $ | (50,373 | ) | $ | 317 | $ | 35,191 | ||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive
income (loss):
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Net
loss
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(9,725 | ) | (9,725 | ) | (1,910 | ) | (11,635 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassifications
due to hedging activities
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735 | 735 | - | 735 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total
comprehensive income (loss)
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(9,725 | ) | 735 | (8,990 | ) | (1,910 | ) | (10,900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions
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(1,517 | ) | (1,517 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance
as of September 30, 2009
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$ | 9,208 | $ | - | 10,804 | $ | 74,522 | $ | (59,363 | ) | $ | - | $ | (59,363 | ) | $ | (1,593 | ) | $ | 22,774 |
Accumulated
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General Partners
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Limited Partners
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Comprehensive
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Other
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Income (Loss)
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|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated
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Number of
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Contributions/
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Accumulated
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Comprehensive
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Attributable to
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Noncontrolling
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contributions
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Losses
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Units
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(Distributions)
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Losses
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Loss
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the Partnership
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Interest
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Total
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Balance
as of January 1, 2008
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$ | 7,537 | $ | - | 10,804 | $ | 79,107 | $ | (19,094 | ) | $ | (579 | ) | $ | (19,673 | ) | $ | 2,409 | $ | 69,380 | ||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive
loss:
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Net
loss
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(16,704 | ) | (16,704 | ) | (1,195 | ) | (17,899 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized
gain on interest rate swap
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82 | 82 | - | 82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total
comprehensive income (loss)
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(16,704 | ) | 82 | (16,622 | ) | (1,195 | ) | (17,817 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contributions
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1,671 | 66 | 1,737 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions
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(2,297 | ) | (979 | ) | (3,276 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance
as of September 30, 2008
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$ | 9,208 | $ | - | 10,804 | $ | 76,810 | $ | (35,798 | ) | $ | (497 | ) | $ | (36,295 | ) | $ | 301 | $ | 50,024 |
See
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
5
Behringer
Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(in
thousands)
Nine
months
|
Nine
months
|
|||||||
ended
|
ended
|
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September 30, 2009
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September 30, 2008
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Cash
flows from operating activities
|
||||||||
Net
loss
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$ | (11,635 | ) | $ | (17,899 | ) | ||
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
activities:
|
||||||||
Loss
on sale of assets
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- | 2 | ||||||
Gain
on sale of discontinued operations
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- | (1,612 | ) | |||||
Depreciation
and amortization
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5,875 | 7,850 | ||||||
Inventory
valuation adjustment
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- | 7,953 | ||||||
Loss
on derivative instrument, net
|
435 | - | ||||||
Change
in real estate inventory
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(7,754 | ) | (3,977 | ) | ||||
Change
in accounts receivable
|
271 | (1,654 | ) | |||||
Change
in prepaid expenses and other assets
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138 | (31 | ) | |||||
Change
in lease intangibles
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(66 | ) | (839 | ) | ||||
Change
in accounts payable
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27 | (251 | ) | |||||
Change
in accrued liabilities
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(2,003 | ) | (405 | ) | ||||
Change
in payables or receivables with related parties
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757 | 1,212 | ||||||
Cash
used in operating activities
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(13,955 | ) | (9,651 | ) | ||||
Cash
flows from investing activities
|
||||||||
Capital
expenditures for real estate
|
(346 | ) | (1,432 | ) | ||||
Proceeds
from sale of assets
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- | 10,293 | ||||||
Change
in restricted cash
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(227 | ) | (535 | ) | ||||
Cash
(used in) provided by investing activities
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(573 | ) | 8,326 | |||||
Cash
flows from financing activities
|
||||||||
Proceeds
from notes payable
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2,634 | 14,619 | ||||||
Proceeds
from note payable to related party
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13,200 | 10,900 | ||||||
Payments
on notes payable
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(2,095 | ) | (19,818 | ) | ||||
Payments
on capital lease obligations
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(44 | ) | (40 | ) | ||||
Financing
costs
|
(74 | ) | (509 | ) | ||||
Distributions
|
(1,777 | ) | (2,305 | ) | ||||
Distributions
to noncontrolling interest holders
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- | (6 | ) | |||||
Contributions
from noncontrolling interest holders
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- | 66 | ||||||
Contributions
from general partners
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- | 1,671 | ||||||
Cash
flows provided by financing activities
|
11,844 | 4,578 | ||||||
Net
change in cash and cash equivalents
|
(2,684 | ) | 3,253 | |||||
Cash
and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
4,584 | 4,907 | ||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents at end of period
|
$ | 1,900 | $ | 8,160 | ||||
Supplemental
disclosure:
|
||||||||
Interest
paid, net of amounts capitalized
|
$ | 4,047 | $ | 6,060 | ||||
Income
tax paid
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$ | 203 | $ | 201 | ||||
Non-cash
investing activities:
|
||||||||
Capital
expenditures for real estate in accrued liabilities
|
$ | - | $ | 40 | ||||
Reclassification
of real estate inventory to buildings
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$ | 11,500 | $ | - | ||||
Non-cash
financing activities:
|
||||||||
Non-cash
distributions to noncontrolling interest holder
|
$ | - | $ | 973 | ||||
Financing
costs in accrued liabilities
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$ | 25 | $ | 20 |
See
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
6
Behringer
Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1.
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Business
and Organization
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Business
Behringer
Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP (which may be referred to as the
“Partnership,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a limited partnership formed in Texas on
July 30, 2002. Our general partners are Behringer Harvard Advisors II
LP (“Behringer Advisors II”) and Robert M. Behringer (collectively, the “General
Partners”). We were funded through capital contributions from our
General Partners and initial limited partner on September 20, 2002 (date of
inception) and offered our limited partnership units pursuant to the public
offering which
commenced on February 19, 2003 (the “Offering”) and was terminated on February
19, 2005. The Offering was a best efforts continuous offering, and we
admitted new investors until the termination of the Offering in February
2005. We have used the proceeds from the Offering, after deducting
offering expenses, to acquire interests in twelve properties, including seven
office building properties, one shopping/service center, a hotel redevelopment
with an adjoining condominium development, two development properties and
undeveloped land. As of September 30, 2009, ten of the twelve
properties we acquired remain in our portfolio.
We are
not seeking to purchase any additional properties at this time; however, in
limited circumstances, we may purchase properties as a result of selling one or
more of the properties we currently hold and reinvesting the sales proceeds in
properties that fall within our investment objectives and investment
criteria. We are opportunistic in our acquisition of
properties. Properties may be acquired in markets that are depressed
or overbuilt with the anticipation that these properties will increase in value
as the markets recover. Properties may also be acquired and
repositioned by seeking to improve the property and tenant quality and thereby
increase lease revenues. We will consider investments in all types of
commercial properties, including office buildings, shopping centers, business
and industrial parks, manufacturing facilities, apartment buildings, warehouses
and distribution facilities, if the General Partners determine that it would be
advantageous to do so. Investments may also include commercial
properties that are not preleased to such tenants or in other types of
commercial properties, such as hotels or motels. However, we will not actively engage
in the business of operating hotels, motels or similar properties.
Our
Agreement of Limited Partnership, as amended (the “Partnership Agreement”),
provides that we will continue in existence until the earlier of December 31,
2017 or termination of the Partnership pursuant to the dissolution and
termination provisions of the Partnership Agreement.
During
2008 and continuing in 2009, the U.S. economy experienced a significant
downturn, which included disruptions in the broader financial and credit
markets, declining consumer confidence and an increase in unemployment
rates. These conditions have contributed to weakened market
conditions. While it is unclear when the overall economy will
recover, we do not expect conditions to improve in the near
future. As a result of the current economy, our primary objectives
will be to preserve capital and sustain property values while selectively
disposing of our properties. Our ability to dispose of our properties
will be subject to various factors, including the ability of potential
purchasers to access capital debt financing. Given the disruptions in
the capital markets and the current lack of available credit, our ability to
dispose of our properties may be delayed, or we may receive lower than
anticipated returns. In light of cash needs required to meet
maturing debt obligations and our ongoing operating capital needs, our General
Partners determined it necessary to discontinue payment of monthly distributions
beginning with the 2009 third quarter. As of September 30, 2009,
$82.9 million of the outstanding balance of our notes payable matures in the
next twelve months. Of that amount, $72.0 million of the notes
payable agreements contain a provision to extend the maturity date for at least
one additional year if certain conditions are met. We currently
expect to use additional borrowings and proceeds from the disposition of
properties to continue making our scheduled debt service payments until the
maturity dates of the loans are extended, the loans are refinanced, or the
outstanding balance of the loans are completely paid off. However,
there is no guaranty that we will be able to refinance our borrowings with more
or less favorable terms or extend the maturity dates of such loans.
Organization
On
February 19, 2003, we commenced the Offering at a price of $10 per
unit. The Offering was terminated in February
2005. As of November 10, 2009, we had 10,803,839 limited partnership
units outstanding. Our limited partnership units are not currently
listed on a national exchange, and we do not expect any public market for the
units to develop.
7
Behringer
Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Until
December 31, 2009, the value of our units will be deemed to be $10, as adjusted
for any special distributions, and no valuation or appraisal of our units will
be performed. As of September 30, 2009, we estimate the per unit
valuation to be $9.44, due to special distributions of a portion of the net
proceeds from the sale of properties. For fiscal year 2009, we will
prepare annual valuations of our units based upon the estimated amount a limited
partner would receive if all Partnership assets were sold for their estimated
values as of the close of our fiscal year and all proceeds from such sales,
without reduction for selling expenses, together with any funds held by the
Partnership, were distributed to the limited partners upon
liquidation. Such estimated property values will be based upon annual
valuations performed by the General Partners, and the General Partners are not
required to obtain independent property appraisals. While the General
Partners are required under the Partnership Agreement to obtain the opinion of
an independent third party stating that their estimates of value are reasonable,
the unit valuations provided by the General Partners may not satisfy the
technical requirements imposed on plan fiduciaries under the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act. Similarly, the unit valuations provided by the
General Partners may be subject to challenge by the Internal Revenue Service if
used for any tax (income, estate and gift or otherwise) valuation purpose as an
indicator of the fair value of the units.
In
February 2009, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) released
Regulatory Notice 09-09. This notice confirms that National Association of
Securities Dealers (“NASD”) Rule 2340(c)(2) prohibits broker-dealers that are
required to report an estimated value per unit for direct participation programs
on customer account statements from using a per unit estimated value developed
from data that is more than 18 months old. Since our offering has been
completed for more than 18 months, this would mean that broker-dealers that
participated in our offering could not use the last price paid to acquire a
limited partnership unit in our public offering as the estimated value per unit
on customer account statements. We currently anticipate that our valuation
process described above will assist broker-dealers with this
requirement.
2.
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Interim
Unaudited Financial Information
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The
accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, which was
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain
information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted in this report
on Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.
The
results for the interim periods shown in this report are not necessarily
indicative of future financial results. Our accompanying consolidated
balance sheet as of September 30, 2009 and our consolidated statements of
equity, operations and cash flows for the periods ended September 30, 2009 and
2008 have not been audited by our independent registered public accounting
firm. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited
consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary to present
fairly our financial position as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 and
our consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008. Such adjustments are of a normal
recurring nature.
We have
evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure through November 16,
2009, which is the date the financial statements were
issued.
3.
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Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies
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Use
of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. These estimates include such items as
purchase price allocation for real estate acquisitions, impairment of long-lived
assets, depreciation and amortization and allowance for doubtful
accounts. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Principles
of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The
consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our
subsidiaries. All inter-company transactions, balances
and profits have been eliminated in consolidation. Interests in
entities acquired are evaluated based on applicable GAAP, which includes the
consolidation of variable interest entities (“VIE”) in which we are deemed to be
the primary beneficiary. If the interest in the entity is determined
not to be a VIE, then the entities are evaluated for consolidation based on
legal form, economic substance, and the extent to which we have control and/or
substantive participating rights under the respective ownership
agreement.
Real
Estate
Upon the
acquisition of real estate properties, we allocate the purchase price of those
properties to the assets acquired, consisting of land, inclusive of associated
rights, and buildings, any assumed liabilities, identified intangible assets,
asset retirement obligations and any noncontrolling interest based on their
relative fair values. Identified intangible assets consist of the
fair value of above-market and below-market leases, in-place leases, in-place
tenant improvements, in-place leasing commissions and tenant
relationships. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as
incurred. Initial valuations are subject to change until our
information is finalized, which is no later than 12 months from the acquisition
date.
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
The fair
value of the tangible assets acquired, consisting of land and buildings, is
determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant”
value is then allocated to land and buildings. Land values are
derived from appraisals, and building values are calculated as replacement cost
less depreciation or management’s estimates of the relative fair value of these
assets using discounted cash flow analyses or similar methods. The
value of commercial office buildings is depreciated over the estimated useful
life of 25 years using the straight-line method and hotels/mixed-use properties
are depreciated over the estimated useful life of 39 years using the
straight-line method.
We
determine the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases for
acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate that
reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference
between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases
and (2) management’s estimate of current market lease rates for the
corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to (a) the remaining
non-cancelable lease term for above-market leases, or (b) the remaining
non-cancelable lease term plus any fixed rate renewal option for below-market
leases. We record the fair value of above-market and below-market
leases as intangible assets or intangible liabilities, respectively, and
amortize them as an adjustment to rental income over the above determined lease
term.
The total
value of identified real estate intangible assets acquired is further allocated
to in-place lease values, in-place tenant improvements, in-place leasing
commissions and tenant relationships based on our evaluation of the specific
characteristics of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship with that
respective tenant. The aggregate value for tenant improvements and
leasing commissions is based on estimates of these costs incurred at inception
of the acquired leases, amortized through the date of
acquisition. The aggregate value of in-place leases acquired and
tenant relationships is determined by applying a fair value
model. The estimates of fair value of in-place leases include an
estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods for the
respective spaces considering current market conditions. In
estimating the carrying costs that would have otherwise been incurred had the
leases not been in place, we include such items as real estate taxes, insurance
and other operating expenses as well as lost rental revenue during the expected
lease-up period based on current market conditions. The estimates of
the fair value of tenant relationships also include costs to execute similar
leases including leasing commissions, legal fees and tenant improvements as well
as an estimate of the likelihood of renewal as determined by management on a
tenant-by-tenant basis.
We
determine the fair value of assumed debt by calculating the net present value of
the scheduled note payments using interest rates for debt with similar terms and
remaining maturities that we believe we could obtain. Any difference
between the fair value and stated value of the assumed debt is recorded as a
discount or premium and amortized over the remaining life of the
loan.
We
amortize the value of in-place leases, in-place tenant improvements and in-place
leasing commissions to expense over the term of the respective
leases. The value of tenant relationship intangibles is amortized to
expense over the initial term and any anticipated renewal periods, but in no
event does the amortization period for intangible assets exceed the remaining
depreciable life of the building. Should a tenant terminate its
lease, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value and tenant
relationship intangibles would be charged to expense.
Anticipated
amortization associated with acquired lease intangibles for the period from
October 1 through December 31, 2009 and for each of the following four
years ended December 31 is as follows (in thousands):
October
1 - December 31, 2009
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$ |
52
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2010
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184
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2011
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136
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2012
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93
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2013
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31
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to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Accumulated
depreciation and amortization related to direct investments in real estate
assets and related lease intangibles were as follows (in
thousands):
Buildings and
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Lease
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Acquired Below-
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As of September 30, 2009
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Improvements
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Intangibles
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Market Leases
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Cost
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$ | 115,570 | $ | 5,311 | $ | (131 | ) | |||||
Less:
depreciation and amortization
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(15,595 | ) | (1,877 | ) | 74 | |||||||
Net
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$ | 99,975 | $ | 3,434 | $ | (57 | ) |
Buildings and
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Lease
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Acquired Below-
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As of December 31, 2008
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Improvements
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Intangibles
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Market Leases
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Cost
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$ | 104,009 | $ | 5,552 | $ | (132 | ) | |||||
Less:
depreciation and amortization
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(12,466 | ) | (1,606 | ) | 64 | |||||||
Net
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$ | 91,543 | $ | 3,946 | $ | (68 | ) |
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
For real
estate we consolidate, management monitors events and changes in circumstances
indicating that the carrying amounts of the real estate assets may not be
recoverable. When such events or changes in circumstances occur, we
assess potential impairment by comparing estimated future undiscounted operating
cash flows expected to be generated over the estimated period we expect to hold
the asset, including its eventual disposition, to the carrying amount of the
asset. In the event that the carrying amount exceeds the estimated
future undiscounted operating cash flows, we recognize an impairment loss to
adjust the carrying value of the asset to estimated fair value. We
determine the estimated fair value based on discounted cash flow streams using
various factors including estimated future selling prices, costs spent to date,
remaining budgeted costs and selling costs. During 2008 and the first
nine months of 2009, the U.S. economy continued to experience a significant
downturn, which included disruptions in the broader financial credit
markets. Real estate values may continue to have fluctuations due to,
among other things, the current economic environment and, as a result, there can
be no assurance we will not have impairments in the future. Any such
non-cash charges would have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial
position. There were no impairment charges for the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008.
Real
Estate Inventory
Real
estate inventory is stated at the lower of cost or fair market value and
consists of developed land, condominiums and constructed homes. In
addition to land acquisition costs, land development costs and construction
costs, costs include interest and real estate taxes, which are capitalized
during the period beginning with the commencement of development and ending with
the completion of construction.
Inventory
Valuation Adjustment
For real
estate inventory, at each reporting date, management compares the estimated fair
value less costs to sell to the carrying value. An adjustment is
recorded to the extent that the fair value less costs to sell is less than the
carrying value. We determine the estimated fair value based on
comparable sales in the normal course of business under existing and anticipated
market conditions. This evaluation takes into consideration estimated
future selling prices, costs spent to date, estimated additional future costs
and management’s plans for the property.
During
2008 and the first nine months of 2009, the U.S. housing market and related
condominium sector continued its nationwide downturn that began in
2006. The housing market has experienced an oversupply of new and
existing homes available for sale, reduced availability, stricter terms of
mortgage financing, rising foreclosure activity and unemployment and
deteriorating conditions in the overall economy. These factors
contributed to weakened demand for new homes, slower than expected sales and
reduced selling prices. As a result of our evaluations, through
December 31, 2008, we have recognized inventory valuation adjustments of $17.0
million to reduce the carrying value of condominiums at our 475,000 square foot
(unaudited) mixed-use project with a boutique hotel, high-rise luxury
condominiums and retail stores (“Hotel Palomar and Residences”) and $2.2 million
to reduce the carrying value of developed land lots at Northwest Highway
Land. We recognized non-cash charges of $6.6 million and $8.0 million
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively, to reduce
the carrying value of condominiums at Hotel Palomar and Residences, which is
classified as an inventory valuation adjustment in the accompanying consolidated
statement of operations. There was no such valuation adjustment for
the three or nine months ended September 30, 2009. In the event that
market conditions continue to decline in the future or the current difficult
market conditions extend beyond our expectations, additional adjustments may be
necessary in the future. Any such non-cash charges would have an
adverse effect on our consolidated financial position.
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
We
consider investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash
equivalents.
Restricted
Cash
Restricted
cash includes monies to be held in escrow for insurance, taxes and other
reserves for our consolidated properties as required by our
lenders.
Accounts
Receivable
Accounts
receivable primarily consists of receivables from hotel guests and tenants
related to our properties. Our allowance for doubtful accounts
associated with accounts receivable was $0.2 million and $0.3 million at
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
Prepaid
Expenses and Other Assets
Prepaid expenses and other assets
include hotel inventory, prepaid directors’ and officers’ insurance, as well as
prepaid insurance. Hotel inventory consists of food, beverages,
linens, glassware, china and silverware and is carried at the lower of cost or
market value.
Furniture,
Fixtures and Equipment
Furniture,
fixtures and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciation is calculated using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer software are depreciated over 3
to 5 year lives. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred,
while renewals or improvements to such assets are
capitalized. Accumulated depreciation associated with our furniture,
fixtures and equipment totaled $4.0 million and $3.0 million at September 30,
2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
Deferred
Financing Fees
Deferred financing fees are recorded at
cost and are amortized using a straight-line method that approximates the
effective interest method over the life of the related
debt. Accumulated amortization associated with deferred financing
fees was $0.8 million and $1.0 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31,
2008, respectively.
Derivative
Financial Instruments
Our
objective in using derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to
manage our exposure to interest rate movements or other identified
risks. To accomplish this objective, we use interest rate swaps as
part of our cash flow hedging strategy. Interest rate swaps
designated as cash flow hedges are entered into to limit our exposure to
increases in the London Interbank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) above a “strike rate” on
certain of our floating-rate debt.
We
measure our derivative instruments and hedging activities at fair value and
record them as an asset or liability, depending on our rights or obligations
under the applicable derivative contract. For derivatives designated
as fair value hedges, the changes in the fair value of both the derivative
instrument and the hedged items are recorded in earnings. Derivatives used to
hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types
of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. For
derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portions of changes in
the fair value of the derivative are reported in accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) (“OCI”) and are subsequently reclassified into earnings when the
hedged item affects earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivative
instruments not designated as hedges and ineffective portions of hedges are
recognized in earnings in the affected period. We assess the
effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in the fair
value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in the
fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or
transaction.
Revenue
Recognition
We
recognize rental income generated from leases on real estate assets on the
straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases, including the
effect of rent holidays, if any. The total net decrease to rental
revenues due to straight-line rent adjustments for the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 was approximately $46,000. The total net increase
to rental revenue due to straight-line rent adjustments for the nine months
ended September 30, 2008 was $1.7 million. As discussed above, our
rental revenue also includes amortization of above and below market
leases. Any payments made to tenants that are considered lease
incentives or inducements are being amortized to revenue over the life of the
respective leases. Revenues relating to lease termination fees
are recognized at the time that a tenant’s right to occupy the space is
terminated and when we have satisfied all obligations under the
agreement.
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
We also
recognize revenue from the operations of a hotel. The revenues are
recognized when earned. Hotel revenues consisting of guest room, food
and beverage, and other revenue are derived from the operations of the boutique
hotel portion of Hotel Palomar and Residences and are recognized as the services
are rendered.
Advertising
Costs
Advertising
costs are expensed as they are incurred.
Cash
Flow Distributions
Net cash
distributions, as defined in the Partnership Agreement, are to be distributed to
the partners as follows:
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a)
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To
the limited partners, on a per unit basis, until each of such limited
partners has received distributions of net cash from operations with
respect to such fiscal year, or applicable portion thereof, equal to ten
percent (10%) per annum of their net capital
contribution;
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b)
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Then
to the limited partners, on a per unit basis, until each limited partner
has received or has been deemed to have received one hundred percent
(100%) of their net capital contribution;
and
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c)
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Thereafter,
eighty-five percent (85%) to the limited partners, on a per unit basis,
and fifteen percent (15%) to the General
Partners.
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Other
limitations of allocated or received distributions are defined within the
Partnership Agreement.
Income
(Loss) Allocations
Net
income for each applicable accounting period is allocated to the partners as
follows:
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a)
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To
the partners to the extent of and in proportion to allocations of net loss
as noted below; and
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b)
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Then,
so as to cause the capital accounts of all partners to permit liquidating
distributions to be made in the same manner and priority as set forth in
the Partnership Agreement with respect to net cash
distributions.
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Net loss
for each applicable accounting period is allocated to the partners as
follows:
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a)
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To
the partners having positive balances in their capital accounts (in
proportion to the aggregate positive balances in all capital accounts) in
an amount not to exceed such positive balance as of the last day of the
fiscal year; and
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b)
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Then,
eighty-five percent (85%) to the limited partners and fifteen percent
(15%) to the General Partners.
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Concentration
of Credit Risk
We have
cash and cash equivalents in excess of federally insured levels on deposit in
financial institutions. We regularly monitor the financial stability
of these financial institutions and believe that we are not exposed to any
significant credit risk in cash and cash equivalents. We have
diversified our cash and cash equivalents between several banking institutions
in an attempt to minimize exposure to any one of these
entities. Unlimited deposit insurance coverage will be available to
our non-interest bearing transaction accounts held at those institutions
participating in FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program through December
31, 2009. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or “FDIC,” generally
only insures limited amounts per depositor per insured bank. Beginning
October 3, 2008 through December 31, 2009, the FDIC is insuring up to $250,000
per depositor per insured bank; on January 1, 2010, the standard coverage limit
will return to $100,000 for most deposit categories.
Reportable
Segments
We have
determined that we have one reportable segment, with activities related to the
ownership, development and management of real estate assets. Our
income producing properties generated 100% of our consolidated revenues for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. Our chief
operating decision maker evaluates operating performance on an individual
property level. Therefore, our properties are aggregated into one
reportable segment.
Noncontrolling
Interest
We hold a
direct or indirect majority controlling interest in certain real estate
partnerships and thus, consolidate the accounts with and into our
accounts. Noncontrolling interests in partnerships represents the
third-party partners’ proportionate share of the equity in consolidated real
estate partnerships. Income and losses are allocated to
noncontrolling interest holders based on their weighted average percentage
ownership during the year.
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Income Taxes
As a
limited partnership, we are generally not subject to income
tax. However, legal entities that conduct business in Texas are
generally subject to the Texas margin tax, including previously non-taxable
entities such as limited partnerships and limited liability
partnerships. The tax is assessed on Texas sourced taxable margin,
which is defined as the lesser of (1) 70% of total revenue or
(2) total revenue less (a) the cost of goods sold or
(b) compensation and benefits. Although the law states that the
margin tax is not an income tax, it has the characteristics of an income tax
since it is determined by applying a tax rate to a base that considers both
revenues and expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009,
we recognized a provision for current tax expense of approximately $156,000 and
a deferred tax liability of approximately $1,000 related to the Texas margin
tax. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we recognized a
provision for current tax expense of approximately $161,000 and a provision for
a deferred tax expense of approximately $15,000 related to the Texas margin
tax.
Certain
of our transactions may be subject to accounting methods for income tax purposes
that differ from the accounting methods used in preparing these financial
statements in accordance with GAAP. Accordingly, our net income or
loss and the resulting balances in the partners’ capital accounts reported for
income tax purposes may differ from the balances reported for those same items
in the accompanying financial statements.
Net
Loss Per Limited Partnership Unit
Net loss
per limited partnership unit is calculated by dividing the net loss allocated to
limited partners for each period by the weighted average number of limited
partnership units outstanding during such period. Net loss per
limited partnership unit on a basic and diluted basis is the same because the
Partnership has no potential dilutive limited partnership units
outstanding.
4. New
Accounting Pronouncements
In
September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new
accounting guidance on fair value measurements. This guidance
establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a
framework for measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about
fair value measurements. It applies only to fair value measurements
that are already required or permitted by other accounting
standards. In February 2008, the FASB staff issued authoritative
guidance deferring the effective date of the fair value guidance for all
non-financial assets and liabilities to fiscal years beginning after November
15, 2008, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the
financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). The
implementation of this standard on January 1, 2009 did not have a material
impact on our consolidated financial position or results of
operations.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued new guidance on business combinations.
The new standard provides revised guidance on how acquirors recognize and
measure the consideration transferred, identifiable assets acquired, liabilities
assumed, noncontrolling interests, and goodwill acquired in a business
combination. This standard applies the same method of accounting (the
acquisition method) to all transactions and other events in which one entity
obtains control over one or more other businesses. It also includes a
broader definition of a business and the requirement that acquisition related
costs are expensed as incurred and applies to business combinations occurring on
or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or
after December 15, 2008. We adopted the provisions of this standard
on January 1, 2009. The acquisition of a real estate property has
been determined to meet the definition of a business combination under the new
standard. Therefore, if we make future acquisitions, this standard
will have a material effect on our accounting, primarily because acquisition
costs will no longer be capitalized, but will be expensed.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued new guidance on noncontrolling
interests. The new guidance establishes accounting and reporting standards
for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a
subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a
subsidiary, which is sometimes referred to as minority interest, is an ownership
interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the
consolidated financial statements. Among other requirements, this guidance
requires consolidated net income to be reported, on the face of the consolidated
income statement at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the
parent and the noncontrolling interest. This standard is effective for
fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or
after December 15, 2008 and is applied prospectively as of the beginning of
the fiscal year in which it is initially adopted, except for the presentation
and disclosure requirements. Prior year amounts relating to
noncontrolling interests have been reclassified to conform to the current year
presentation as required by the new standard. Adoption of this
standard on January 1, 2009 decreased our total equity. Net income
(loss) no longer includes an allocation of income or losses to noncontrolling
interests. Income (loss) attributable to the Partnership was not
affected.
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
In March
2008, the FASB issued new guidance requiring entities to provide greater
transparency about how and why they use derivative instruments, how the
instruments and related hedged items are accounted for, and how the instruments
and related hedged items affect the financial position, results of operations,
and cash flows of the entity. We implemented this standard
January 1, 2009 and have included the additional disclosure information
required within Note 9, “Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities.”
In April
2009, the FASB issued additional guidance for estimating fair value when there
has been a significant decrease in market activity for a financial
asset. This guidance re-emphasizes that regardless of market
conditions, the fair value measurement is an exit price concept. It
clarifies and includes additional factors to consider in determining whether
there has been a significant decrease in market activity for an asset or
liability and provides additional clarification on estimating fair value when
the market activity for an asset or liability has declined
significantly. This guidance is applied prospectively to all fair
value measurements where appropriate and is effective for interim and annual
periods ending after June 15, 2009. The implementation of this
guidance on June 30, 2009 did not have a material impact on our consolidated
financial statements.
In
April 2009, the FASB issued guidance requiring an entity to provide
disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim financial
information. This guidance is to be applied prospectively and is
effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with
early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15,
2009. We implemented this guidance on June 30, 2009 and have included
the additional disclosure information required within Note 5, “Fair Value
Measurements.”
In May
2009, the FASB issued new guidance on subsequent events. The new
guidance 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. It requires the
disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events
and the basis for that date; that is, whether the date represents the actual
date the financial statements were issued or were available to be
issued. The implementation of this standard had no material impact on
our consolidated financial statements. See Note
2. “Interim Unaudited Financial Information.”
In June
2009, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting and disclosure requirements
for the consolidation of variable interest entities. The guidance
eliminates exceptions to consolidating qualifying special-purpose entities,
contains new criteria for determining the primary beneficiary, and increases the
frequency of required reassessments to determine whether a company is the
primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. It also contains a
new requirement that any term, transaction, or arrangement that does not have a
substantive effect on an entity’s status as a variable interest entity, a
company’s power over a variable interest entity, or a company’s obligation to
absorb losses or its rights to receive benefits of an entity must be
disregarded. The guidance is applicable for annual periods after
November 15, 2009 and interim periods thereafter. We are currently
assessing the impact, if any, that this new guidance will have on our
consolidated financial statements.
In June
2009, the FASB issued the Accounting Standards Codification
(Codification). The Codification is the source and organization of
GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental
entities. The Codification is effective for financial statements
issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15,
2009. The implementation of this standard on September 30, 2009 did
not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of
operations.
5. Fair
Value Measurements
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, a fair value hierarchy was established
by the FASB 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) in active markets for identical assets
or liabilities 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. Level 3 inputs are
unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on an
entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market
activity. In instances where the determination of the fair value
measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value
hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair
value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant
to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the
significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety
requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or
liability.
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Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Derivative financial
instruments
Currently,
we use interest rate swaps to manage our interest rate risk. The fair
values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard
methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments)
and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts). The
variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future
interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate
curves.
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 have considered
the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral
postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.
Although
we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives
fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation
adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as
estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default by
itself and its counterparties. However, as of September 30, 2009, we
have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments
on the overall valuation of our derivative positions and have determined that
the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of
our derivatives. As a result, we have determined that our derivative
valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value
hierarchy.
The
following table sets forth our financial assets and (liabilities) measured at
fair value, which equals book value, by level within the fair value hierarchy as
of September 30, 2009 (in thousands). Our derivative financial
instruments are classified in “Accrued liabilities” on our consolidated balance
sheet at September 30, 2009. See Note 9, “Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities” for additional information regarding our hedging
activity.
Description
|
Total
|
Level 1
|
Level 2
|
Level 3
|
||||||||||||
Derivative
financial instruments
|
$ | (1,164 | ) | $ | - | $ | (1,164 | ) | $ | - |
Fair value of financial
instruments
As of
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, management estimated the carrying
value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable,
accounts payable, accrued expenses and distributions payable were at amounts
that reasonably approximated their fair value based on their short-term
maturities.
The notes
payable and capital lease obligations totaling approximately $167.8 million and
$154.2 million as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008,
respectively, have a fair value of approximately $167.5 million and $153.5
million, respectively, based upon interest rates for mortgages and capital
leases with similar terms and remaining maturities that we believe the
Partnership could obtain.
The fair
value estimates presented herein are based on information available to our
management as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. We
determined the above disclosure of estimated fair values using available market
information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However,
considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market data and develop the
related estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented
herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized upon
disposition of the financial instruments. The use of different market
assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the
estimated fair value amounts. Although our management is not aware of
any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amount,
such amount has not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these
consolidated financial statements since that date, and current estimates of fair
value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.
6. Real
Estate
As of
September 30, 2009, we wholly owned the following properties:
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Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Approx. Rentable
|
|||||||
Property Name
|
Location
|
Square Footage
|
Description
|
||||
5050
Quorum
|
Dallas,
Texas
|
133,799
|
seven-story
office building
|
||||
Plaza
Skillman
|
Dallas,
Texas
|
98,764
|
shopping/service
center
|
||||
250/290
John Carpenter Freeway
|
Irving,
Texas
|
539,000
|
three-building
office complex
|
||||
Landmark
I
|
Dallas,
Texas
|
122,273
|
two-story
office building
|
||||
Landmark
II
|
Dallas,
Texas
|
135,154
|
two-story
office building
|
||||
Cassidy
Ridge
|
Telluride,
Colorado
|
land
|
development
property
|
||||
Melissa
Land
|
Melissa,
Texas
|
land
|
land
|
||||
Northwest
Highway Land
|
Dallas,
Texas
|
land
|
development
property
|
As of
September 30, 2009, we owned interests in the following properties through
separate limited partnerships or joint venture agreements:
Approx. Rentable
|
Ownership
|
|||||||
Property Name
|
Location
|
Square Footage
|
Description
|
Interest
|
||||
1221
Coit Road
|
Dallas,
Texas
|
125,030
|
two-story
office building
|
90.00%
|
||||
Hotel
Palomar and Residences
|
Dallas,
Texas
|
475,000
|
redevelopment
property
|
70.00%
|
The
following information generally applies to all of our properties:
|
·
|
we
believe all of our properties are adequately covered by insurance and
suitable for their intended
purposes;
|
|
·
|
we
have no plans for any material renovations, improvements or development of
our properties, except in accordance with planned
budgets;
|
|
·
|
our
properties are located in markets where we are subject to competition in
attracting new tenants and retaining current tenants;
and
|
|
·
|
depreciation
is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of
the buildings.
|
7. Capitalized
Costs
On March
3, 2005, we acquired an 80% interest in Northwest Highway Land, and on February
27, 2008, we acquired the remaining 20% interest. The site was
originally planned for development into high-end residential lots for future
sale to luxury home builders. Our plans for this land changed
slightly in 2008 in that we decided to construct five speculative homes on this
property while selling the remaining open lots to luxury home
builders. Development construction of the land was completed in April
2007. Construction of the luxury homes with an exclusive home builder
began during the first quarter of 2008 and was completed during the quarter
ended June 30, 2009. We capitalized certain costs associated with
Northwest Highway Land development and construction. As a result of
the completed construction of speculative homes during the quarter ended June
30, 2009, additional costs are no longer being capitalized. For the
nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, we capitalized a total of $0.7
million and $3.0 million, respectively, in costs associated with the development
of Northwest Highway Land to real estate inventory. During the nine
months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, we capitalized approximately $54,000
and $0.1 million, respectively, in interest costs for the Northwest Highway
Land.
On May
15, 2006, we acquired a 100% interest in Cassidy Ridge, a 1.56 acre site in
Telluride, Colorado on which we plan to construct 23 luxury condominium
units. Construction is expected to be completed in
2010. Certain costs associated with Cassidy Ridge development were
capitalized and will continue to be capitalized by us until construction is
completed. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 we
capitalized a total of $8.5 million and $3.1 million, respectively, in costs
associated with the development of Cassidy Ridge to real estate
inventory. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
we capitalized $0.9 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in interest costs
for Cassidy Ridge.
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Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
As
reported previously, during 2008 and the first nine months of 2009, the U.S.
housing market and related condominium sector continued to
decline. With temporary approval by the lender, we have implemented a
leasing program beginning in the second quarter of 2009 for the unsold
condominium units at Hotel Palomar and Residences. As a result of the
leasing program, approximately $11.5 million in costs were reclassified from
real estate inventory to buildings on our consolidated balance sheet during the
nine months ended September 30, 2009. Although our strategy for the
project continues to be to sell the units, we will be generating rental income
by leasing the units until the condominium market improves.
8. Notes
Payable
The
following table sets forth the carrying values of our notes payable on our
consolidated properties as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
(dollar amounts in thousands):
Balance
|
Interest
|
Maturity
|
|||||||||||
Description
|
September 30, 2009
|
December 31, 2008
|
Rate
|
Date
|
|||||||||
5050
Quorum Loan - Sterling Bank
|
$ | 10,000 | $ | 10,000 |
7.0%
|
1/23/2011
|
|||||||
1222
Coit Road Loan - Meridian Bank Texas
|
4,000 | 4,000 |
7.0%
(1)
|
12/4/2011
|
|||||||||
Plaza
Skillman Loan
|
9,462 | 9,578 |
7.34%
|
4/11/2011
|
|||||||||
Plaza
Skillman Loan - unamortized premium
|
271 | 335 |
4/11/2011
|
||||||||||
Hotel
Palomar and Residences Credit Union Liquidity Services
|
25,221 | 25,390 |
Prime
+ 0.5% (2)
|
10/1/2009
(8)
|
|||||||||
Hotel
Palomar and Residences Bank of America Loan
|
41,218 | 41,081 |
30-day
LIBOR + 1.75% (3)
|
9/6/2010
|
|||||||||
Mockingbird
Commons Partnership Loans
|
1,294 | 1,294 |
18.0%
|
Various
- 2009
|
|||||||||
Northwest
Highway Land Loan Citibank, N.A.
|
2,016 | 2,366 |
6.0%
(4)
|
7/15/2011
(9)
|
|||||||||
Northwest
Highway Land Loans Dallas City Bank
|
5,521 | 4,826 |
6.0%
(5)
|
4/15/2010
|
|||||||||
Landmark
I Loan
|
10,450 | 10,450 |
30-day
LIBOR + 1.4% (3)
|
10/1/2010
|
|||||||||
Landmark
II Loan
|
11,550 | 11,550 |
30-day
LIBOR + 1.4% (3)
|
10/1/2010
|
|||||||||
Melissa
Land Loan
|
1,740 | 2,000 |
5.5%
(6)
|
7/29/2012
|
|||||||||
Cassidy
Ridge Loan
|
8,798 | 6,997 |
6.5%
(7)
|
10/1/2011
|
|||||||||
Revolver
Agreement
|
9,650 | 10,850 |
30-day
LIBOR + 3.5% (3)
|
10/30/2009
|
|||||||||
Notes
payable
|
141,191 | 140,717 | |||||||||||
Amended
BHH Loan - related party
|
26,470 | 13,270 |
5.0%
|
8/12/2012
|
|||||||||
$ | 167,661 | $ | 153,987 |
____________________________
(1)
|
Rate
is the higher of prime plus 1.0% or
7.0%.
|
(2)
|
Prime
rate at September 30, 2009 was
3.25%.
|
(3)
|
30-day
LIBOR was 0.3% at September 30,
2009.
|
(4)
|
Rate
is the higher of prime plus 2.0% or
6.0%.
|
(5)
|
Rate
is the higher of prime plus 0.5% or
6.0%.
|
(6)
|
Rate
is the higher of prime plus 0.5% or
5.5%.
|
(7)
|
Rate
is the higher of prime plus 1.5% or
6.5%.
|
(8)
|
Loan
was extended to October 1, 2011 subsequent to September 30,
2009.
|
(9)
|
On
October 9, 2009, the loan was extended to July 15, 2011, effective July
15, 2009.
|
The
recent turbulent financial markets and disruption in the banking system, as well
as the ongoing nationwide economic downturn, has created a severe lack of credit
and a rising cost of any available debt. A continuing market downturn
could reduce cash flow, cause us to incur additional losses, and cause us not to
be in compliance with lender covenants. As of September 30,
2009, of our $167.7 million in debt, $98.1 million is subject to variable
interest rates of which $38.0 million is effectively fixed by an interest rate
swap agreement. In addition, as of September 30, 2009, $82.9 million
of the outstanding balance of our notes payable matures within the next twelve
months. Of that amount, $72.0 million of the notes payable agreements
contain a provision to extend the maturity date for at least one additional year
if certain conditions are met. We currently expect to use additional
borrowings and proceeds from the disposition of properties to continue making
our scheduled debt service payments until the maturity dates of the loans are
extended, the loans are refinanced, or the outstanding balance of the loans are
completely paid off. There is no guaranty that we will be able to
refinance our borrowings with more or less favorable terms or extend the
maturity dates of such loans.
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Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Our 30%
noncontrolling partner previously entered into multiple loan agreements with
Behringer Harvard Mockingbird Commons LLC (“Mockingbird Commons Partnership”),
an entity in which we have a 70% direct and indirect ownership interest,
totaling $1.3 million. All of the loans are unsecured and matured
prior to September 30, 2009. Interest rates under the loan agreements
ranged from 6% to 12%. Nonpayment of the outstanding balances due and
payable on the maturity dates of the loan agreements constitute an event of
default. As a result, past due amounts under the loan agreements bear
interest up to 18% per annum during the default period. We believe
that we are in compliance with all covenants under these loan agreements and we
are currently in negotiations with this partner to extend the maturity
dates.
On August
12, 2009, we entered into the Third Amended and Restated Unsecured Promissory
Note payable to Behringer Harvard Holdings, LLC (“Third Amended BHH Loan”)
pursuant to which we may borrow a maximum of $35 million, subject to approval by
the lender. The borrowings are being used principally to finance
working capital, development costs for Cassidy Ridge and continuing carrying and
marketing costs for the condominiums at Hotel Palomar and Residences, as well as
expected capital expenditures at other properties that are being prepared for
sale in the future. While we would normally explore obtaining
additional liquidity of this sort in the debt market, the debt market has
tightened and we accessed support from our sponsor instead. The Third
Amended BHH Loan is unsecured and bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum, with
the accrued and unpaid amount of interest payable until the principal amount of
each advance under the note is paid in full. In certain circumstances,
borrowings under the Third Amended BHH Loan are subordinate to other
indebtedness of the Partnership. The maturity date of all borrowings
under the Third Amended BHH Loan is August 12, 2012. Behringer
Harvard Holdings, LLC does not hold a direct equity interest in
us. As of September 30, 2009, the outstanding principal balance
was $26.5 million.
We expect
that we will continue to require this liquidity support from our sponsor through
the remainder of 2009 and into 2010. Our sponsor, subject to their
approval, may make available to us additional funds under the Third Amended BHH
Loan through 2009 and into 2010, potentially up to the borrowing limits
thereunder. There is no guarantee that our sponsor will provide
additional liquidity to us and if so, in what amounts.
On July
16, 2007, we entered into a loan agreement with Citibank, N.A. to borrow up to
$4.5 million for development of the Northwest Highway Land. Proceeds
from the loan were used to completely pay down an existing loan with the Frost
National Bank. The loan matured on July 15, 2009. On
October 9, 2009, we entered into a modification agreement with Citibank, N.A.,
effective July 15, 2009, whereby the maturity date was extended to July 15,
2011. The interest rate under the modification agreement is the Prime
rate plus two percent (2.0%) per annum, subject to a minimum interest rate of
six percent (6.0%). A principal payment of $0.7 million was made upon
closing of the loan modification agreement. Payments of interest only
are due monthly with principal payments due upon sales of the residential lots,
with the remaining balance due and payable on the maturity date. The
outstanding principal balance of the loan was $2.0 at September 30,
2009.
On July
29, 2009, we entered into an agreement with Dallas City Bank to extend the
maturity date of the Melissa Land Loan to July 29, 2012. The interest
rate under the amended loan agreement is the Prime rate plus one-half percent
(0.5%) per annum, but subject to a floor of 5.5% per annum. The
amended agreement requires monthly payments of principal in the amount of
$10,000, together with all accrued but unpaid interest, with the remaining
balance due and payable on the maturity date. The outstanding
principal balance of the loan was $1.7 at September 30, 2009.
On
September 1, 2005, we entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Revolver
Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. (the “Revolver Lender”). The
Revolver Agreement matured on August 30, 2009. On September 24,
2009, we entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Amended
Revolver”) with the Revolver Lender, effective August 30, 2009, to extend the
maturity date to October 30, 2009. The extension was granted in
order to continue negotiations to complete a further modification to the
Revolver Agreement. While we are in continuing negotiations with the
lender, nonpayment of the outstanding principal balance of $9.7 million due and
payable on October 30, 2009 constitutes an event of default under the
Amended Revolver agreement. As a result, the past due amount under
the Amended Revolver may bear interest equal to two percent (2%) plus the higher
of the Prime rate or the Adjusted LIBOR rate (which currently approximates the
30-day LIBOR) during the default period. We have been current and
expect to remain current on interest payments due under the Amended
Revolver. There are no assurances that we will be successful in our
negotiations to waive the event of default or modify the loan agreement with
Bank of America. The outstanding balance under the Amended Revolver
Agreement was $9.7 million at September 30, 2009.
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Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
On
October 4, 2005, the Mockingbird Commons Partnership entered into a promissory
note payable to Credit Union Liquidity Services, LLC, f/k/a Texans Commercial
Capital, LLC (“Mockingbird CULS Lender”), an unaffiliated third party, whereby
the partnership was permitted to borrow up to $34 million (“Mockingbird CULS
Loan Agreement”). Proceeds from the loan were used to construct
luxury high-rise condominiums. The maturity date of the Mockingbird
CULS Loan Agreement, which was set to be October 1, 2008, was subsequently
extended to October 1, 2009.
On
October 28, 2009 the Mockingbird Commons Partnership entered into the Third
Amendment to Note and Construction Agreement (the “Amended Mockingbird CULS Loan
Agreement”) with the Mockingbird CULS Lender, effective October 1,
2009. The Amended Mockingbird CULS Loan Agreement, among other
things, extends the maturity date of the loan from October 1, 2009 to
October 1, 2011 and permits leasing of the residential condominium units pending
their ultimate sale. In addition, the Amended Mockingbird CULS Loan
Agreement required a principal payment of $0.2 million, which was paid at
closing from proceeds provided by borrowings from the Third Amended BHH Loan,
and an additional principal payment of at least $3.0 million on or before
September 30, 2010. Payments of interest only are due monthly with
the unpaid principal balance and all accrued but unpaid interest due on
October 1, 2011. The loan agreement bears interest at the Prime
rate plus one percent (1.0%). The borrower was also required to
deposit $0.3 million into a deposit account for the benefit of the Mockingbird
CULS Lender at closing and shall deposit an additional $0.3 million on a
quarterly basis for the next three quarters. These amounts are
pledged as additional collateral for the loan. The outstanding
balance was $25.2 million at September 30, 2009.
We have
guaranteed payment of the obligation under the Amended Mockingbird CULS Loan
Agreement in the event that, among other things, the borrower becomes insolvent
or enters into bankruptcy proceedings. In addition, the guaranty agreement
assigns a second lien position on the Cassidy Ridge Property to the Mockingbird
CULS Lender in the amount of $12.6 million as additional security to the Amended
Mockingbird CULS Loan Agreement and a covenant which requires we maintain a
minimum net worth.
Additionally,
on October 28, 2009, Behringer Harvard Mountain Village, LLC (“Cassidy Ridge
Borrower”), our wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into the Second Modification
Agreement (“Amended Cassidy Ridge Loan Agreement”) with Credit Union Liquidity
Services, LLC (“Cassidy Ridge Lender”), an unaffiliated third party, effective
October 1, 2009. The modification was entered into to permit the
second lien position as additional security for the Amended Mockingbird CULS
Loan Agreement. On September 25, 2008, the Cassidy Ridge
Borrower entered into a promissory note payable to the Cassidy Ridge Lender,
pursuant to which they were permitted to borrow a total principal amount of
$27.65 million. As of September 30, 2009, total borrowings under the
loan agreement were approximately $8.8 million. The maturity date of
the Amended Cassidy Ridge Loan Agreement remains October 1, 2011 and the
interest rate continues to be equal to the greater of the Prime rate plus one
and one-half percent (1.50%) or a fixed rate of 6.5%, with interest being
calculated on the unpaid principal. Monthly payments of unpaid
accrued interest are required through September 1, 2011 with a final payment of
the outstanding principal and unpaid accrued interest due on the maturity
date.
We have
guaranteed payment of the obligation under the Amended Cassidy Ridge Loan
Agreement in the event that, among other things, the Cassidy Ridge Borrower
becomes insolvent or enters into bankruptcy proceedings. In addition,
the guaranty agreement waives all prior failure to comply with certain covenants
and establishes new covenants on our part. Specifically, the guaranty
agreement removes a liquidity covenant and adds a net worth
covenant.
Generally,
our notes payable mature approximately three to five years from
origination. Most of our borrowings are on a recourse basis to us,
meaning that the liability for repayment is not limited to any particular
asset. The majority of our notes payable require payments of interest
only, with all unpaid principal and interest due at maturity. Our
loan agreements stipulate that we comply with certain reporting and financial
covenants. These covenants include, among other things, notifying the
lender of any change in management and maintaining minimum debt service
coverage.
We were
not in compliance with a liquidity covenant under the Cassidy Ridge Loan
Agreement at September 30, 2009. The Amended Cassidy Ridge Loan
Agreement, effective October 1, 2009, waived any prior failure to comply with
the liquidity covenant and removed the covenant in its
entirety. Additionally, we were not in compliance with financial
covenants under the Hotel Palomar and Residences loan and Revolver Agreement
with Bank of America at September 30, 2009. Failure to be in
compliance with the Bank of America covenants constitutes a default under the
debt agreements and, absent a waiver or modification of the debt agreements,
Bank of America could accelerate amounts owed under the debt agreements and our
accompanying guarantees. We continue to make scheduled monthly
payments of interest only under the loan agreements, and believe that we will
remain current through maturity. We are currently in negotiations
with the lender to waive the events of noncompliance or modify the loan
agreements. However, there are no assurances that we will be
successful in our negotiations to modify the loan agreements with Bank of
America or obtain waivers of noncompliance.
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Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
We
believe that we were in compliance with all other debt covenants under our loan
agreements at September 30, 2009. Each loan is secured by the
associated real property and all loans, with the exception of the Plaza Skillman
Loan, are unconditionally guaranteed by us.
9. Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities
We may be
exposed to the risk associated with variability of interest rates that might
impact our cash flows and results of operations. The hedging strategy
of entering into interest rate swaps, therefore, is to eliminate or reduce, to
the extent possible, the volatility of cash flows.
Interest
calculated on borrowings under our loan agreement related to Hotel Palomar and
Residences Bank of America Loan is based on the 30-day LIBOR plus an applicable
margin. In September 2007, we entered into an interest rate swap
agreement associated with the Hotel Palomar and Residences loan to hedge the
volatility of the designated benchmark interest rate, the 30-day
LIBOR. The swap agreement was designated as a hedging
instrument. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the interest
rate swap agreement were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income on
the consolidated balance sheet. We entered into an amendment to the
swap agreement in October 2008, thus terminating the original interest rate
swap. The amended interest rate swap was entered into as an economic
hedge against the variability of future interest rates on the variable interest
rate borrowings associated with the Bank of America loan financing the Hotel
Palomar and Residences. As a result, changes in the fair value of the
amended interest rate swap and related interest expense are recognized in “Loss
on derivative instruments, net” on our consolidated statement of
operations. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded
a gain of $0.5 million to adjust the carrying amount of the Hotel Palomar and
Residences interest rate swap to its fair value and $0.9 million for related
interest expense.
Derivative instruments
classified as liabilities were reported at their combined fair values of $1.2
million and $1.7 million in accrued liabilities at September 30, 2009 and
December 31, 2008, respectively. During the nine months ended
September 30, 2008 we recorded unrealized gains of $0.1 million to
accumulated other comprehensive loss in our statement of changes in equity to
adjust the carrying amount of the interest rate swap qualifying as a hedge to
its fair value at September 30, 2008. Over time, the unrealized gains
and losses held in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to the
cash flow hedge were reclassified to earnings. Realized losses on
interest rate derivatives for the nine months ended September 30, 2009
reflect a reclassification of unrealized losses from accumulated other
comprehensive loss of $0.7 million. This amortization of the
unrealized loss held in other comprehensive income to earnings took place over
the remaining life of the original interest rate swap agreement, which had a
maturity date of September 2009. No amounts were reclassified to
earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. During the
nine months ended September 30, 2008, the swap agreement designated as a cash
flow hedge increased interest expense by approximately $0.5
million.
The
following table summarizes the notional values of our derivative financial
instruments as of September 30, 2009. The notional values provide an
indication of the extent of our involvement in these instruments at September
30, 2009, but do not represent exposure to credit, interest rate, or market
risks (dollar amounts in thousands):
Notional
|
Interest
Swap
|
Interest
Swap
|
||||||||||||
Hedge Type / Description
|
Amount
|
Pay Rate
|
Receive Rate
|
Maturity
|
Fair Value
|
|||||||||
Other
|
||||||||||||||
Interest
rate swap - Hotel Palomar and Residences
|
$ | 38,000 | 3.77 | % |
30-day
LIBOR
|
September
6, 2010
|
$ | (1,164 | ) |
The table
below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as well as
their classification on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2009
and December 31, 2008 (in thousands).
As of September 30, 2009
|
As of December 31, 2008
|
||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
|
Balance Sheet
Location
|
Fair Value
|
Balance Sheet
Location
|
Fair Value
|
|||||||
Interest
rate swap
|
Accrued
liabilities
|
$ | (1,164 | ) |
Accrued
liabilities
|
$ | (1,697 | ) |
The table
below presents the effect of the change in fair value of our derivative
financial instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Equity and Comprehensive
Loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (in
thousands).
Amount
of Gain on Derivative (Effective
|
||||||||
Derivatives
in Cash Flow
|
Portion)
Recognized in OCI
|
|||||||
Hedging
Relationships
|
September
30, 2009
|
September
30, 2008
|
||||||
Interest
rate swap
|
$ | - | $ | 82 |
The
tables below present the effect of our derivative financial instruments on the
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine month periods ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 (in thousands).
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Behringer
Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
|
Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives
Recognized in Income
|
Amount of Gain or (Loss) on
Derivatives
Recognized in Income
|
||||
Three
months ended September 30,
|
||||||
2009
|
2008
|
|||||
Interest
rate swap
|
Gain
(loss) on derivative instruments, net
|
$ 175
|
$ -
|
|||
Interest
rate swap
|
Interest
expense
|
(245)
|
-
|
|||
Total
|
$ (70)
|
$ -
|
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
|
Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives
Recognized in Income
|
Amount of Gain or (Loss) on
Derivatives
Recognized in Income
|
||||
Nine
months ended September 30,
|
||||||
2009
|
2008
|
|||||
Interest
rate swap
|
Gain
(loss) on derivative instruments, net
|
$ 532
|
$ -
|
|||
Interest
rate swap
|
Interest
expense
|
(735)
|
-
|
|||
Total
|
$ (203)
|
$ -
|
Credit
risk and collateral
Our
credit exposure related to interest rate instruments is represented by the fair
value of contracts with a net liability fair value at the reporting
date. These outstanding instruments may expose us to credit loss in
the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the
agreements. However, we have not experienced any credit loss as a
result of counterparty nonperformance in the past. To manage credit
risk, we select and periodically review counterparties based on credit ratings
and limit our exposure to any single counterparty. We have an
agreement with a derivative counterparty that incorporates the loan covenant
provisions of the related indebtedness. We would be in default on the
derivative instrument obligations covered by the agreement if we fail to comply
with the related loan covenant provisions. See Note 3, “Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies” and Note 5, “Fair Value Measurements” and Note
8, “Notes Payable” for further information regarding our compliance with debt
covenants and our hedging instruments.
10. Commitments
and Contingencies
We have
capital leases covering certain equipment. Future minimum lease
payments for all capital leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or
more at September 30, 2009 are as follows (in thousands):
Year ending
|
Amount
|
|||
October
1 - December 31, 2009
|
$ | 19 | ||
2010
|
74 | |||
2011
|
55 | |||
Total
minimum future lease payments
|
148 | |||
Less: amounts
representing interest
|
13 | |||
Total
future lease principal payments
|
$ | 135 |
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Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
11. Partners’
Capital
We
initiated the declaration of monthly distributions in March 2004 in the amount
of a 3% annualized rate of return, based on an investment in our limited
partnership units of $10 per unit. We record all distributions when
declared. We have paid special distributions of a portion of the net
proceeds from the sale of properties. Beginning with the November
2006 monthly distribution, distributions in the amount of a 3% annualized rate
of return were based on an investment in our limited partnership units of $9.44
per unit as a result of the special distributions.
In light
of cash needs required to meet maturing debt obligations and our ongoing
operating capital needs, our General Partners determined it necessary to
discontinue payment of monthly distributions beginning with the 2009 third
quarter. We do not anticipate that payment of distributions will
resume in the near-term. Our General Partners, in their discretion,
may defer fees payable by us to them and make supplemental payments to us or to
our limited partners, or otherwise support our
operations. Accordingly, all or some of our distributions may
constitute a return of capital to our investors to the extent that distributions
exceed net cash from operations, or may be recognized as taxable income by our
investors.
The
following are the total distributions declared during the first three quarters
of 2009 and 2008 (in thousands):
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||
Third
Quarter
|
$ | - | $ | 771 | ||||
Second
Quarter
|
762 | 763 | ||||||
First
Quarter
|
755 | 763 | ||||||
$ | 1,517 | $ | 2,297 |
12. Related
Party Arrangements
The
General Partners and certain of their affiliates are entitled to receive fees
and compensation in connection with the acquisition, management and sale of our
assets, and have received fees in the past in connection with the
Offering. Our General Partners have agreed that all of these fees and
compensation will be allocated to Behringer Advisors II since the day-to-day
responsibilities of serving as our general partner are performed by Behringer
Advisors II through the executive officers of its general partner.
For the
management and leasing of our properties, we pay HPT Management Services LP,
Behringer Harvard Short-Term Management Services, LLC or Behringer Harvard Real
Estate Services, LLC, or their affiliates (individually or collectively referred
to as ”Property Manager”), affiliates of our General Partners, property
management and leasing fees equal to the lesser of: (a) the
amounts charged by unaffiliated persons rendering comparable services in the
same geographic area or (b)(1) for commercial properties that are not leased on
a long-term net lease basis, 4.5% of gross revenues, plus separate leasing fees
of up to 1.5% of gross revenues based upon the customary leasing fees applicable
to the geographic location of the properties, and (2) in the case of
commercial properties that are leased on a long-term net lease basis (ten or
more years), 1% of gross revenues plus a one-time initial leasing fee of 3% of
gross revenues payable over the first five years of the lease
term. We reimburse the costs and expenses incurred by our Property
Manager on our behalf, including the wages and salaries and other
employee-related expenses of all on-site employees who are engaged in the
operation, management, maintenance and leasing or access control of our
properties, including taxes, insurance and benefits relating to such employees,
and legal, travel and other out-of-pocket expenses that are directly related to
the management of specific properties. During the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008, we incurred property management fees payable to our
Property Manager of $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of which
approximately $2,000 and $44,000 is included in loss from discontinued
operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively.
We pay
Behringer Advisors II or its affiliates an annual asset management fee of 0.5%
of the contract purchase price of our assets. Any portion of the
asset management fee may be deferred and paid in a subsequent
year. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we incurred
asset management fees of $0.8 million, of which approximately $0.1 million was
capitalized to real estate. For the nine months ended September 30,
2008, we incurred asset management fees of $0.8 million, of which approximately
$29,000 was included in loss from discontinued operations and approximately
$66,000 was capitalized to real estate.
We may
reimburse Behringer Advisors II for costs and expenses paid or incurred to
provide services to us including direct expenses and the costs of salaries and
benefits of certain persons employed by those entities and performing services
for us, as permitted by our Partnership Agreement. For the nine
months ended September 30, 2009, we incurred and expensed such costs for
administrative services totaling $0.4 million. We incurred and
expensed approximately $0.1 million of such costs for the nine months ended
September 30, 2008.
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Behringer
Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
On August
12, 2009, we entered into the Third Amended BHH Loan, pursuant to which we may
borrow a maximum of $35 million. The outstanding principal balance under
the Third Amended BHH Loan as of September 30, 2009 was $26.5
million. The Third Amended BHH Loan is unsecured and bears interest
at a rate of 5% per annum, with the accrued and unpaid amount of interest
payable until the principal amount of each advance under the note is paid in
full. The maturity date of all borrowings under the Third Amended BHH Loan
is August 12, 2012. All proceeds from such borrowings are being used
for cash flow needs related principally to working capital purposes and capital
expenditures for our properties.
At
September 30, 2009, we had payables to related parties of approximately $1.3
million. This balance consists primarily of interest accrued on the
Third Amended BHH Loan, administrative expenses incurred by our general partners
and management fees payable to our property managers.
We are
dependent on Behringer Advisors II, our Property Manager, or their affiliates,
for certain services that are essential to us, including asset acquisition and
disposition decisions, property management and leasing services and other
general and administrative responsibilities. In the event that these
companies were unable to provide the respective services to us, we would be
required to obtain such services from other sources.
13. Discontinued
Operations
On
September 30, 2008, we sold 4245 N. Central through our 62.5% ownership interest
in Behringer Harvard 4245 Central LP. The property was sold to
Behringer Harvard Holdings, LLC (“BHH”), an affiliate of our General Partners,
for a contract sales price of $12.0 million. The property was
then sold by BHH to an unaffiliated third party for a contract sales price of
$10.2 million. Proceeds from the sale were used to completely pay off
the then outstanding balance on the debt associated with the property of
approximately $6.7 million, with the remaining proceeds to be used for working
capital purposes. Because the property was sold to an affiliate of
our General Partners and was subsequently sold to an unaffiliated third party,
we realized a gain of $1.6 million, based on the market value sales price to the
third party of $10.2 million, and recorded the remaining proceeds of $1.7
million as a capital contribution by our General Partners during the quarter
ended September 30, 2008.
The
results of operations for 4245 N. Central are classified as discontinued
operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Results
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 represent final
settlements for operations of 4245 N. Central. Certain amounts in the
accompanying financial statements have been recast to conform to the current
presentation. The following table summarizes the results of
discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009
and 2008 (in thousands):
Three months
|
Three months
|
Nine months
|
Nine months
|
|||||||||||||
ended
|
ended
|
ended
|
ended
|
|||||||||||||
September 30, 2009
|
September 30, 2008
|
September 30, 2009
|
September 30, 2008
|
|||||||||||||
Rental
revenue
|
$ | (2 | ) | $ | 367 | $ | 26 | $ | 1,140 | |||||||
Expenses
|
||||||||||||||||
Property
operating expenses
|
4 | 140 | 13 | 520 | ||||||||||||
Interest
expense
|
- | 91 | - | 292 | ||||||||||||
Real
estate taxes
|
(1 | ) | 51 | 9 | 163 | |||||||||||
Property
and asset management fees
|
- | 25 | 1 | 73 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation
and amortization
|
- | 227 | - | 517 | ||||||||||||
Total
expenses
|
3 | 534 | 23 | 1,565 | ||||||||||||
Interest
income
|
- | 1 | - | 3 | ||||||||||||
Net
income (loss)
|
(5 | ) | (166 | ) | 3 | (422 | ) | |||||||||
Gain
on sale of assets
|
- | 1,612 | - | 1,612 | ||||||||||||
Noncontrolling
interest
|
2 | (607 | ) | (9 | ) | (511 | ) | |||||||||
Gain
(loss) from discontinued operations attributable to the
Partnership
|
$ | (3 | ) | $ | 839 | $ | (6 | ) | $ | 679 |
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Behringer
Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
14.
|
Noncontrolling
Interest
|
Current
GAAP establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling
interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a
subsidiary. It requires that the noncontrolling interest continue to
be attributed its share of losses even if it results in a deficit noncontrolling
interest balance. Previous accounting standards required that
noncontrolling interest not be allocated losses that result in a deficit
noncontrolling interest balance. The adoption of new accounting
standards on January 1, 2009 resulted in a deficit noncontrolling interest
balance at one of our consolidated real estate partnerships for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2009. The following table presents
results for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2009 as if the
previous accounting standard was in effect (in thousands):
Three
months ended September 30, 2009
|
||||||||||||
Noncontrolling
interest
|
||||||||||||
As
reported
|
adjustment
|
As
adjusted
|
||||||||||
Net
loss attributable to the Partnership
|
$ | (3,377 | ) | $ | (742 | ) | $ | (4,119 | ) | |||
Basic
and diluted weighted average
|
||||||||||||
limited
partnership units outstanding
|
10,804 | - | 10,804 | |||||||||
Basic
and diluted net loss per limited partnership
|
||||||||||||
unit
attributable to the Partnership
|
$ | (0.31 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.38 | ) |
Nine
months ended September 30, 2009
|
||||||||||||
Noncontrolling
interest
|
||||||||||||
As
reported
|
adjustment
|
As
adjusted
|
||||||||||
Net
loss attributable to the Partnership
|
$ | (9,725 | ) | $ | (1,858 | ) | $ | (11,583 | ) | |||
Basic
and diluted weighted average
|
||||||||||||
limited
partnership units outstanding
|
10,804 | - | 10,804 | |||||||||
Basic
and diluted net loss per limited partnership
|
||||||||||||
unit
attributable to the Partnership
|
$ | (0.90 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (1.07 | ) |
15.
|
Subsequent
Events
|
On
October 28, 2009 the Mockingbird Commons Partnership entered into the Amended
Mockingbird CULS Loan Agreement with the Mockingbird CULS Lender, effective
October 1, 2009. The Amended Mockingbird CULS Loan Agreement, among
other things, extends the maturity date of the loan from October 1, 2009 to
October 1, 2011 and permits leasing of the unsold residential condominium units
pending their ultimate sale. In addition, the loan agreement required
a principal payment of $0.2 million, which was paid at closing from proceeds
provided by borrowings from the Third Amended BHH Loan, and an additional
principal payment of at least $3.0 million on or before September 30,
2010. Payments of interest only are due monthly with the unpaid
principal balance and all accrued but unpaid interest due on October 1,
2011. The loan agreement bears interest at the Prime rate plus one
percent (1.0%). The borrower was also required to deposit $0.3
million into a deposit account for the benefit of the Mockingbird CULS Lender at
closing and shall deposit an additional $0.3 million on a quarterly basis for
the next three quarters. These amounts are pledged as additional
collateral for the loan. The outstanding balance was $25.2 million at
September 30, 2009.
We have
guaranteed payment of the obligation under the Amended Mockingbird CULS Loan
Agreement in the event that, among other things, the Mockingbird Commons
Partnership becomes insolvent or enters into bankruptcy proceedings. In
addition, the guaranty agreement assigns a second lien position on the Cassidy
Ridge Property to the Mockingbird CULS Lender in the amount of $12.6 million as
additional security to the Amended Mockingbird CULS Loan Agreement and a
covenant which requires we maintain a minimum net worth.
Additionally,
on October 28, 2009, the Cassidy Ridge Borrower entered into the Amended Cassidy
Ridge Loan Agreement with Credit Union Liquidity Services, LLC, an unaffiliated
third party, effective October 1, 2009. The modification was entered
into to permit the second lien position as additional security for the Amended
Mockingbird CULS Loan Agreement. On September 25, 2008, the
Cassidy Ridge Borrower entered into a promissory note payable to the Cassidy
Ridge Lender, pursuant to which they were permitted to borrow a total principal
amount of $27.65 million. As of September 30, 2009, total
borrowings under the loan agreement were approximately $8.8
million. The maturity date of the Amended Cassidy Ridge Loan
Agreement remains October 1, 2011 and the interest rate continues to be equal to
the greater of the Prime Rate plus one and one-half percent (1.50%) or a fixed
rate of 6.5%, with interest being calculated on the unpaid
principal. Monthly payments of unpaid accrued interest are required
through September 1, 2011 with a final payment of the outstanding principal and
unpaid accrued interest due on the maturity date.
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Behringer
Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
We have
guaranteed payment of the obligation under the Amended Cassidy Ridge Loan
Agreement in the event that, among other things, the Cassidy Ridge Borrower
becomes insolvent or enters into bankruptcy proceedings. In addition,
the guaranty agreement waives all prior failure to comply with a certain
covenants and establishes new covenants on our part. Specifically,
the guaranty agreement removes a liquidity covenant and adds a net worth
covenant.
On
October 9, 2009, we entered into a modification agreement with Citibank, N.A.,
effective July 15, 2009, whereby the maturity date of the Northwest Highway Land
loan was extended to July 15, 2011. The interest rate under the
modification agreement is the Prime rate plus two percent (2.0%) per annum,
subject to a minimum interest rate of six percent (6.0%). A principal
payment of $0.7 million was made upon closing of the loan modification
agreement. Payments of interest only are due monthly with principal
payments due upon sales of the residential lots, with the remaining balance due
and payable on the maturity date. The outstanding principal balance
of the loan was $2.0 at September 30, 2009.
We did
not make the full required mortgage payment on the Plaza Skillman Loan due on
November 11, 2009. We expect to continue making partial mortgage payments until
the loan is restructured or modified. The loan matures on April 11, 2011 and the
current outstanding principal balance is approximately $9.4 million. Failure to
make the full mortgage payment constitutes a default under the debt agreement
and, absent a waiver or modification of the debt agreement, the lender could
accelerate amounts owed under the debt agreement. We are currently in
negotiations with the lender to modify the loan agreement. However, there are no
assurances that we will be successful in our negotiations to modify the loan
agreement.
On
November 12, 2009, we entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated
Unsecured Promissory Note payable to Behringer Harvard Holdings, LLC
(“Fourth Amended BHH Loan”). The Fourth Amended BHH Loan increases the maximum
amount of borrowings from $35 million to $40 million, subject to approval by the
lender, and extends the maturity date from August 12, 2012 to November 13, 2012.
Borrowings are being used principally to finance working capital needs,
continuing carrying and marketing costs for the condominiums at Hotel Palomar
and Residences, and expected capital expenditures at other properties that are
being prepared for sale in the future. The Fourth Amended BHH Loan is unsecured
and bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum, with the accrued and unpaid amount
of interest payable until the principal amount of each advance under the note is
paid in full. In certain circumstances borrowings under the Fourth Amendment BHH
Loan are subordinate to other indebtedness of the
Partnership.
*****
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Item
2.
|
Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.
|
The
following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our
accompanying financial statements and the notes thereto:
Forward-Looking
Statements
This
quarterly report contains forward-looking statements, including discussion and
analysis of us and our subsidiaries, our financial condition, anticipated
capital expenditures required to complete projects, amounts of anticipated cash
distributions to our limited partners in the future and other
matters. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts
but are the intent, belief or current expectations of our management based on
their knowledge and understanding of the business and industry. Words
such as “may,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,”
“seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “should,” and variations of these words
and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance
and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are
beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking
statements.
Forward-looking
statements that were true at the time made may ultimately prove to be incorrect
or false. We caution investors not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements, which reflect our management’s view only as of the
date of this Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update or
revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence
of unanticipated events or changes to future operating
results. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from any forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q include changes
in general economic conditions, changes in real estate conditions, construction
costs that may exceed estimates, construction delays, increases in interest
rates, lease-up costs, inability to obtain new tenants upon the expiration of
existing leases, the potential need to fund tenant improvements or other capital
expenditures out of operating cash flows and our inability to realize value for
limited partners upon disposition of our assets. The forward-looking
statements should be read in light of the risk factors identified in the “Risk
Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2008 and the risks identified in Part II, Item 1A of our
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2009 and
September 30, 2009, both as filed with the SEC.
Cautionary
Note
The
representations, warranties and covenants made by us in any agreement filed as
an exhibit to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made solely for the benefit
of the parties to the agreement, including, in some cases, for the purpose of
allocating risk among the parties to the agreement, and should not be deemed to
be representations, warranties or covenants to or with any other
parties. Moreover, these representations, warranties or covenants
should not be relied upon as accurately describing or reflecting the current
state of our affairs.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Management’s
discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are
based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America. The preparation of these financial statements requires our
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities. On a regular basis, we evaluate these
estimates, including investment impairment. These estimates are based
on management’s historical industry experience and on various other assumptions
that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual
results may differ from these estimates.
Below is
a discussion of the accounting policies that we consider to be critical in that
they may require complex judgment in their application or require estimates
about matters that are inherently uncertain.
Principles
of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The
consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our
subsidiaries. All inter-company transactions, balances
and profits have been eliminated in consolidation. Interests in
entities acquired are evaluated based on applicable GAAP, which includes the
consolidation of VIE’s in which we are deemed to be the primary
beneficiary. If the interest in the entity is determined not to be a
VIE, then the entities are evaluated for consolidation based on legal form,
economic substance, and the extent to which we have control and/or substantive
participating rights under the respective ownership agreement.
There are
judgments and estimates involved in determining if an entity in which we have
made an investment is a VIE and if so, if we are the primary
beneficiary. The entity is evaluated to determine if it is a VIE by,
among other things, calculating the percentage of equity being risked compared
to the total equity of the entity. Determining expected future losses
involves assumptions of various possibilities of the results of future
operations of the entity, assigning a probability to each possibility and using
a discount rate to determine the net present value of those future
losses. A change in the judgments, assumptions and estimates outlined
above could result in consolidating an entity that should not be consolidated or
accounting for an investment on the equity method that should in fact be
consolidated, the effects of which could be material to our financial
statements.
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Real
Estate
Upon the
acquisition of real estate properties, we allocate the purchase price of those
properties to the assets acquired, consisting of land, inclusive of associated
rights, and buildings, any assumed liabilities, identified intangible assets,
asset retirement obligations and any noncontrolling interest based on their
relative fair values. Identified intangible assets consist of the
fair value of above-market and below-market leases, in-place leases, in-place
tenant improvements, in-place leasing commissions and tenant
relationships. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as
incurred. Initial valuations are subject to change until our
information is finalized, which is no later than 12 months from the acquisition
date.
The fair
value of the tangible assets acquired, consisting of land and buildings, is
determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant”
value is then allocated to land and buildings. Land values are
derived from appraisals, and building values are calculated as replacement cost
less depreciation or management’s estimates of the relative fair value of these
assets using discounted cash flow analyses or similar methods. The
value of commercial office buildings is depreciated over the estimated useful
life of 25 years using the straight-line method and hotels/mixed-use properties
are depreciated over the estimated useful life of 39 years using the
straight-line method.
We
determine the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases for
acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate that
reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference
between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases
and (2) management’s estimate of current market lease rates for the
corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to (a) the remaining
non-cancelable lease term for above-market leases, or (b) the remaining
non-cancelable lease term plus any fixed rate renewal option for below-market
leases. We record the fair value of above-market and below-market
leases as intangible assets or intangible liabilities, respectively, and
amortize them as an adjustment to rental income over the above determined lease
term.
The total
value of identified real estate intangible assets acquired is further allocated
to in-place lease values, in-place tenant improvements, in-place leasing
commissions and tenant relationships based on our evaluation of the specific
characteristics of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship with that
respective tenant. The aggregate value for tenant improvements and
leasing commissions is based on estimates of these costs incurred at inception
of the acquired leases, amortized through the date of
acquisition. The aggregate value of in-place leases acquired and
tenant relationships is determined by applying a fair value
model. The estimates of fair value of in-place leases include an
estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods for the
respective spaces considering current market conditions. In
estimating the carrying costs that would have otherwise been incurred had the
leases not been in place, we include such items as real estate taxes, insurance
and other operating expenses as well as lost rental revenue during the expected
lease-up period based on current market conditions. The estimates of
the fair value of tenant relationships also include costs to execute similar
leases including leasing commissions, legal fees and tenant improvements as well
as an estimate of the likelihood of renewal as determined by management on a
tenant-by-tenant basis.
We
determine the fair value of assumed debt by calculating the net present value of
the scheduled note payments using interest rates for debt with similar terms and
remaining maturities that we believe we could obtain. Any difference
between the fair value and stated value of the assumed debt is recorded as a
discount or premium and amortized over the remaining life of the
loan.
We
amortize the value of in-place leases, in-place tenant improvements and in-place
leasing commissions to expense over the term of the respective
leases. The value of tenant relationship intangibles is amortized to
expense over the initial term and any anticipated renewal periods, but in no
event does the amortization period for intangible assets exceed the remaining
depreciable life of the building. Should a tenant terminate its
lease, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value and tenant
relationship intangibles would be charged to expense.
In
allocating the purchase price of each of our properties, management makes
assumptions and uses various estimates, including, but not limited to, the
estimated useful lives of the assets, the cost of replacing certain assets,
discount rates used to determine present values, market rental rates per square
foot and the period required to lease the property up to its occupancy at
acquisition if it were vacant. Many of these estimates are obtained
from independent third party appraisals. However, management is
responsible for the source and use of these estimates. A change in
these estimates and assumptions could result in the various categories of our
real estate assets and/or related intangibles being overstated or understated,
which could result in an overstatement or understatement of depreciation and/or
amortization expense. These variances could be material to our
financial statements.
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Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
For real
estate we consolidate, management monitors events and changes in circumstances
indicating that the carrying amounts of the real estate assets may not be
recoverable. When such events or changes in circumstances occur, we
assess potential impairment by comparing estimated future undiscounted operating
cash flows expected to be generated over the estimated period we expect to hold
the asset, including its eventual disposition, to the carrying amount of the
asset. In the event that the carrying amount exceeds the estimated
future undiscounted operating cash flows, we recognize an impairment loss to
adjust the carrying value of the asset to estimated fair value. We
determine the estimated fair value based on discounted cash flow streams using
various factors including estimated future selling prices, costs spent to date,
remaining budgeted costs and selling costs.
In
evaluating our investments for impairment, management uses appraisals and makes
several estimates and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the projected
date of disposition of the properties, the estimated future cash flows of the
properties during our ownership and the projected sales price of each of the
properties. A change in these estimates and assumptions could result
in understating or overstating the book value of our investments, which could be
material to our financial statements.
Inventory
Valuation Adjustment
For real
estate inventory, at each reporting date, management compares the estimated fair
value less costs to sell to the carrying value. An adjustment is
recorded to the extent that the fair value less costs to sell is less than the
carrying value. We determine the estimated fair value based on
comparable sales in the normal course of business under existing and anticipated
market conditions. This evaluation takes into consideration estimated
future selling prices, costs spent to date, estimated additional future costs
and management’s plans for the property.
Market
Overview
During
2008 and continuing into 2009, the U.S. and global economy experienced a
significant downturn, which included disruptions in the broader financial and
credit markets, declining consumer confidence and an increase in unemployment
rates. These conditions have contributed to weakened market
conditions. Consequently, we believe that demand for office space
will continue to decline and that rental rates will remain weak at least through
the remainder of the current year. In addition, the hospitality
industry continues to be negatively affected by the current economic
recession. The national Average Daily Rate (“ADR”) has declined as
compared to the prior year and we expect that Hotel Palomar will continue to
experience lower ADR throughout the remainder of 2009.
Nine of
our real estate assets are located in Texas. These assets are located
in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. This market and Texas in general
have historically been more resistant to recessionary trends than much of the
nation. Office vacancy rates in the Dallas-Fort Worth market
continued to rise through 2009. This was due in large part to office
employment declines in the financial activities, professional, and business
services industries. However, despite these declines, leasing
activity continues and supply is not as oversaturated in this market as in many
other markets. Through the remainder of the year, Dallas-Fort Worth
is expected to react similarly to the nation as a whole. However, we
believe the Dallas-Fort Worth market is well-positioned to grow in the
long-term.
While it
is unclear when the overall economy will recover, we do not expect conditions to
improve significantly in the near future. As a result of the current
economy, our primary objectives will be to preserve capital and sustain property
values while selectively disposing of our properties. Our ability to
dispose of our properties will be subject to various factors, including the
ability of potential purchasers to access capital debt
financing. Given the disruptions in the capital markets and the
current lack of available credit, our ability to dispose of our properties may
be delayed, or we may receive lower than anticipated returns. Given
current market conditions, we anticipate that this investment program’s life
will extend beyond its original anticipated liquidation date.
Current economic conditions discussed
above make it difficult to predict future operating results. There
can be no assurance that we will not experience further declines in revenues or
earnings for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to the possibility
of greater than anticipated weakness in the economy and the continued impact of
the trends mentioned above.
Significant
Activity
We had
eight wholly-owned properties and interests in two properties through
investments in partnerships and joint ventures as of September 30, 2009 and we
had eight wholly-owned properties and interests in three properties through
investments in joint ventures as of September 30, 2008. All
investments in partnerships and joint ventures were consolidated with and into
our accounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and
2008.
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CompUSA,
Inc., a retailer of consumer electronics, leased 100% of Landmark I &
II. The lease at Landmark II expired March 31, 2008 and the lease at
Landmark I expired in May 2008. In 2008 we executed a long-term
direct lease for approximately 90,000 rentable square feet, or approximately
74%, of Landmark I to a tenant who had previously subleased the
space. The single tenant at 1221 Coit Road terminated its lease,
which was set to expire on March 31, 2013, effective March 31,
2008. We sold 4245 N. Central on September 30, 2008. As
reported previously, during 2008 and the first nine months of 2009, the U.S.
housing market and related condominium sector continued to
decline. As a result, we implemented a leasing program beginning in
the second quarter of 2009 for the unsold condominium units at Hotel Palomar and
Residences. As of September 30, 2009 we had leased 28 of the 42 units
available for leasing. Although our strategy for the project
continues to be to sell the units, we will be generating rental income by
leasing the units until the condominium market improves.
Results
of Operations
Three
months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended September
30, 2008
Continuing
Operations
Rental Revenue. Rental
revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $2.3 million
and $2.6 million, respectively, and was comprised of revenue, including
adjustments for straight-line rent and amortization of above- and below-market
leases. The decrease in revenue for the three months ended September
30, 2009 is primarily the result of increased vacant office
space. Management expects rental revenue to remain relatively flat
unless we are able to lease-up available space. The leasing program
of the unsold condominium units at Hotel Palomar and Residences, which began in
the second quarter of 2009, will aid in bridging this gap.
Hotel Revenue. Hotel revenue
for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $2.9 million and $3.7
million, respectively, and was comprised of revenue generated by the operations
of Hotel Palomar. The continuing economic recession, global credit
crisis, and eroding consumer confidence all contributed to soft lodging demand
and lower daily room rates. We do not anticipate hotel revenue to
improve until the overall U.S. economy experiences sustained growth and lodging
demand increases.
Real Estate Inventory Sales.
Real estate inventory sales for each of the three months ended September
30, 2009 and 2008 was $0.3 million. Amounts for the three months
ended September 30, 2009 represent the sale of developed land at Northwest
Highway Land. Real estate inventory sales for the three months ended
September 30, 2008 consisted of the sale of a condominium located at the Hotel
Palomar and Residences.
During
2008 and 2009, the U.S. housing market continued its nationwide downturn as a
result of high inventory levels, weak consumer confidence and lower levels of
mortgage financing available to consumers. These factors contributed
to weakened demand for new homes, slower than expected sales and reduced selling
prices. If these conditions continue to exist, we will continue to
experience slow sales of our real estate inventory in the future.
Property Operating Expenses.
Property operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009
and 2008 were $4.0 million and $4.9 million, respectively, and were comprised of
expenses related to the daily operations of our properties. The
decrease in property operating expenses for the three months ended September 30,
2009 is primarily due to a decrease in activity at Hotel Palomar and an increase
in office vacancy. We expect property operating expenses to remain at
current levels unless we are able to lease-up available space.
Inventory Valuation
Adjustment. The inventory valuation adjustment for the three
months ended September 30, 2008 was $6.6 million and was comprised of non-cash
adjustments related to our condominium inventory at Hotel Palomar and
Residences. During 2008 and continuing in 2009, the housing market
and related condominium sales have experienced difficult conditions including
high inventory levels, tightening of the credit market, rising foreclosures and
weak consumer confidence. As a result of our evaluations and current
economic conditions, we recognized an adjustment of $6.6 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2008 to reduce the carrying value of condominiums at
Hotel Palomar and Residences. There was no inventory valuation
adjustment for the three months ended September 30, 2009. In the
event that market conditions continue to decline in the future or the current
difficult market conditions extend beyond our expectations, additional
adjustments may be necessary in the future.
Interest Expense. Interest
expense, net of amounts capitalized, for the three months ended September 30,
2009 and 2008 was $1.9 million and $2.0 million, respectively, and was primarily
comprised of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing fees
related to the notes associated with the acquisition and development of our
properties. Interest costs for the development of Cassidy Ridge will
continue to be capitalized until this project is complete. For the
three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 we capitalized interest costs of
$0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively, for Cassidy
Ridge. Interest costs for construction of the speculative homes at
Northwest Highway Land were capitalized until construction was completed during
the quarter ended June 30, 2009. For the three months ended September
30, 2008, we capitalized interest costs of $60,000 for Northwest Highway
Land. Interest expense for the three months ended September 30,
2009 also includes the reclassification of approximately $0.2 million of
realized losses on interest rate derivatives from other comprehensive
loss.
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The U.S.
credit markets continue to experience volatility and as a result, there is
greater uncertainty regarding our ability to access the credit markets in order
to attract financing on reasonable terms. Our ability to borrow funds
to refinance current debt could be adversely affected by our inability to secure
financing on favorable terms.
Real Estate Taxes. Real
estate taxes, net of amounts capitalized, for each of the three months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $0.8 million, and were comprised of real estate
taxes from each of our properties. We expect real estate taxes to
remain relatively constant in the near future.
Property and Asset Management Fees.
Property and asset management fees for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $0.4 million and $0.5 million,
respectively, and were comprised of property and asset management fees from our
consolidated properties. We expect property and asset management fees
to remain flat in the near future.
General and Administrative Expenses.
General and administrative expenses for each of the three months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $0.4 million. General and
administrative expenses were comprised of auditing fees, transfer agent fees,
tax preparation fees, directors’ and officers’ insurance premiums, legal fees,
printing costs and other administrative expenses. We expect general
and administrative expenses to remain relatively constant in the near
future.
Depreciation and Amortization
Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $1.7 million and $1.5 million,
respectively, and includes depreciation and amortization of buildings, furniture
and equipment and real estate intangibles associated with our consolidated
properties.
Cost of Real Estate Inventory Sales.
Cost of real estate inventory sales for the three months ended September
30, 2009 was $0.3 million and was comprised of the costs associated with the
sale of developed land, including selling costs, located at Northwest Highway
Land. Cost of real estate inventory sales for the three months ended
September 30, 2008 was $0.2 million and was comprised of the costs associated
with the sale of a condominium, including selling costs, located at Hotel
Palomar and Residences.
Loss on Derivative
Instruments. Loss on derivative instruments, net, for the
three months ended September 30, 2009 was $0.2 million. In
September 2007, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement associated with
the Hotel Palomar and Residences loan with Bank of America, which was designated
as a cash flow hedge. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the
swap were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss at each measurement
date. We entered into an amendment to the swap agreement in October
2008, thus terminating the original interest rate swap. The amended
interest rate swap was entered into as an economic hedge against the variability
of future interest rates on the variable interest rate
borrowings. The amended swap agreement has not been designated as a
cash flow hedge for accounting purposes. Thus, changes in the fair
value of the amended interest rate swap are recognized in current
earnings. We mark the interest rate swap to its estimated fair value
as of each balance sheet date.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
Noncontrolling Interest. Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling
interest for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was income of
$0.8 million and a loss of $0.3 million, respectively, and represents the other
partners’ proportionate share of income and losses from investments in the
partnerships that we consolidate. The three months ended September
30, 2008 includes the sale of 4245 N. Central which was sold on
September 30, 2008.
Discontinued
Operations
Income from Discontinued
Operations. Income from discontinued operations for the three months
ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 represent activity for 4245 N. Central
which was sold on September 30, 2008. Amounts for the three months
ended September 30, 2009 represent final settlements related to operations of
the property.
Nine
months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September
30, 2008
Continuing
Operations
Rental Revenue. Rental
revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $6.6 million
and $10.1 million, respectively, and was comprised of revenue, including
adjustments for straight-line rent and amortization of above- and below-market
leases. Rental revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2008
included an early termination fee of approximately $1.0 million from the single
tenant’s lease at 1221 Coit Road. The decrease in revenue for the
nine months ended September 30, 2009 is primarily the result of the termination
of the single tenant lease at 1221 Coit Road and the expiration of the single
tenant leases at Landmark I & II in 2008. Unless we are able to
lease-up available space, management expects rental revenue to remain
flat. The leasing program of the unsold condominium units at Hotel
Palomar and Residences, which began in the second quarter of 2009, will aid in
bridging this gap.
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Hotel Revenue. Hotel revenue
for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $9.2 million and $11.7
million, respectively, and was comprised of revenue generated by the operations
of Hotel Palomar. The continuing economic recession, global credit
crisis, and eroding consumer confidence all contributed to soft lodging demand
and lower daily room rates. We do not anticipate hotel revenue to
improve until the overall U.S. economy experiences sustained growth and lodging
demand increases.
Real Estate Inventory Sales.
Real estate inventory sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2009
and 2008 was $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Amounts for
the nine months ended September 30, 2009 represent the sale of developed land at
Northwest Highway Land. Real estate inventory sales for the nine
months ended September 30, 2008 was comprised of the sale of condominiums
located at the Hotel Palomar and Residences.
During
2008 and 2009, the U.S. housing market continued its nationwide downturn as a
result of high inventory levels, weak consumer confidence and lower levels of
mortgage financing available to consumers. These factors contributed
to weakened demand for new homes, slower than expected sales and reduced selling
prices. If these conditions continue to exist, we will continue to
experience slow sales of our real estate inventory in the future.
Property Operating Expenses.
Property operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009
and 2008 were $12.2 million and $14.5 million, respectively, and were comprised
of expenses related to the daily operations of our properties. The
decreased property operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30,
2009 was primarily due to decreased occupancy in 2009 at Hotel Palomar and the
write-off of accounts receivable in 2008 associated with partial rental payments
made by CompUSA on its leases at Landmark I & II. Without
leasing-up available space, we expect property operating expenses to remain at
current levels.
Inventory Valuation
Adjustment. The inventory valuation adjustment for the nine
months ended September 30, 2008 was $8.0 million and was comprised of non-cash
adjustments related to our condominium inventory at Hotel Palomar and
Residences. During 2008 and continuing in 2009, the housing market
and related condominium sales have experienced difficult conditions including
high inventory levels, tightening of the credit market, rising foreclosures and
weak consumer confidence. As a result of our evaluations and current
economic conditions, we recognized an adjustment of $8.0 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2008 to reduce the carrying value of condominiums at
Hotel Palomar and Residences. There was no inventory valuation
adjustment for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. In the event
that market conditions continue to decline in the future or the current
difficult market conditions extend beyond our expectations, additional
adjustments may be necessary in the future.
Interest Expense. Interest
expense, net of amounts capitalized, for the nine months ended September 30,
2009 and 2008 was $5.2 million and $6.1 million, respectively, and was primarily
comprised of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing fees
related to the notes associated with the acquisition and development of our
properties. The decrease in interest expense for the nine months
ended September 30, 2009 is primarily the result of the decrease in variable
interest rates associated with our loans. Interest costs for the
development of Cassidy Ridge will continue to be capitalized until this project
is complete. Interest costs for construction of the speculative homes
at Northwest Highway Land were capitalized until construction was completed
during the quarter ended June 30, 2009. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2009, we capitalized interest costs of $0.9 million for Cassidy
Ridge and $54,000 for Northwest Highway Land. For the nine months
ended September 30, 2008, we capitalized interest costs of $0.7 million for
Cassidy Ridge and $0.1 million for Northwest Highway Land. Interest
expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 also includes the
reclassification of approximately $0.7 million of realized losses on interest
rate derivatives from other comprehensive loss.
The U.S.
credit markets have continued to experience volatility and as a result, there is
greater uncertainty regarding our ability to access the credit markets in order
to attract financing on reasonable terms. Our ability to borrow funds
to refinance current debt could be adversely affected by our inability to secure
financing on favorable terms.
Real Estate Taxes. Real
estate taxes, net of amounts capitalized, for the nine months ended September
30, 2009 and 2008 were $1.8 million and $2.9 million, respectively, and were
comprised of real estate taxes from each of our properties. The
decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 is primarily due to a
refund of 2008 property taxes and a reduction of 2009 assessed tax
valuations. Without successful appeals of property tax valuations, we
expect real estate taxes to remain flat in the near future.
Property and Asset Management Fees.
Property and asset management fees for each of the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $1.4 million and were comprised of
property and asset management fees from our consolidated
properties. We expect property and asset management fees to remain
flat in the near future.
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General and Administrative Expenses.
General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $1.3 million and $1.0 million,
respectively. General and administrative expenses were comprised of
auditing fees, transfer agent fees, tax preparation fees, directors’ and
officers’ insurance premiums, legal fees, printing costs and other
administrative expenses. The increase for the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 is primarily the result of an increase in billings for
administrative services from Behringer Advisors II, our co-general partner, as
well as additional auditing costs. We expect general and
administrative expenses to remain relatively constant in the near
future.
Depreciation and Amortization
Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 was $4.8 million and includes depreciation and
amortization of buildings, furniture and equipment and real estate intangibles
associated with our consolidated properties. For the nine months
ended September 30, 2008, depreciation and amortization expense associated with
our consolidated properties was $6.7 million. The decrease in
depreciation and amortization expense during the nine months ended September 30,
2009 is primarily due to accelerated amortization of lease intangibles
associated with the termination and expiration of leases during the first nine
months of 2008.
Cost of Real Estate Inventory Sales.
Cost of real estate inventory sales for the nine months ended September
30, 2009 was $0.3 million and was comprised of the costs associated with the
sale of developed land, including selling costs, located at Northwest Highway
Land. Cost of real estate inventory sales for the nine months ended
September 30, 2008 was $0.7 million and was comprised of the costs associated
with the sale of condominiums, including selling costs, located at Hotel Palomar
and Residences.
Loss on Derivative
Instruments. Loss on derivative instruments, net, for the nine
months ended September 30, 2009 was $0.4 million. In September
2007, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement associated with the Hotel
Palomar and Residences loan with Bank of America, which was designated as a cash
flow hedge. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the swap were
recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss at each measurement
date. We entered into an amendment to the swap agreement in October
2008, thus terminating the original interest rate swap. The amended
interest rate swap was entered into as an economic hedge against the variability
of future interest rates on the variable interest rate
borrowings. The amended swap agreement has not been designated as a
cash flow hedge for accounting purposes. Thus, changes in the fair
value of the amended interest rate swap are recognized in current
earnings. We mark the interest rate swap to its estimated fair value
as of each balance sheet date.
Net Income Attributable to
Noncontrolling Interest. Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $1.9 million
and $1.2 million, respectively, and represents the other partners’ proportionate
share of losses from investments in the partnerships that we
consolidate.
Discontinued
Operations
Income (loss) from Discontinued
Operations. Income from discontinued operations for the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 represent activity for 4245 N. Central which
was sold on September 30, 2008. Amounts for the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 represent final settlements related to operations of the
property.
Cash
Flow Analysis
Cash used
in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $14.0
million and was comprised primarily of the net loss of $11.6 million, adjusted
for depreciation and amortization of $5.9 million and an increase in real estate
inventory of $7.8 million. Cash used in operating activities for the
nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $9.7 million and was comprised
primarily of the net loss of $17.9 million, adjusted for depreciation and
amortization of $7.9 million and inventory valuation adjustments of $8.0
million, an increase in real estate inventory of $4.0 million and other changes
in working capital accounts of $1.1 million.
Cash used
in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $0.6
million and was comprised of capital expenditures for real estate of
approximately $0.4 million and an increase in restricted cash related to our
properties of approximately $0.2 million. Cash provided by investing
activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $8.3 million and was
primarily comprised of proceeds from the sale of 4245 N. Central of $10.1
million, partially offset by capital expenditures for real estate of $1.4
million.
Cash
provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009
was $11.8 million and consisted primarily of proceeds from notes payable, net of
payments, of $13.7 million, partially offset by distributions of $1.8
million. Cash provided by financing activities was $4.6 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and consisted primarily of proceeds
from notes payable, net of payments, of $5.7 million and contributions from our
general partners of $1.7 million, partially offset by distributions of $2.3
million.
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Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Our cash
and cash equivalents were $1.9 million at September 30, 2009. Our principal
demands for funds will be for the payment of capital improvements, operating
expenses and for the payment of our outstanding indebtedness. Generally, these
cash needs are currently expected to be met from borrowings and proceeds from
the disposition of properties, as set forth in more detail below.
The
recent turbulent financial markets and disruption in the banking system, as well
as the nationwide economic downturn, has created a severe lack of credit and
rising costs of any debt that is available. A continuing market downturn could
reduce cash flow, cause us to incur additional losses, and cause us not to be in
compliance with lender covenants. As of September 30, 2009, of our
$167.7 million in debt, $98.1 million is subject to variable interest rates of
which $38.0 million is effectively fixed by an interest rate swap
agreement. In addition, as of September 30, 2009, $82.9 million of
the outstanding balance of our notes payable matures within the next twelve
months. Of that amount, $72.0 million of the notes payable agreements
contain a provision to extend the maturity date for at least one additional year
if certain conditions are met. We are working with lenders to either
extend the maturity dates of the loans or refinance the loans under different
terms. We currently expect to use additional borrowings and proceeds
from the disposition of properties to continue making our scheduled debt service
payments until the maturity dates of the loans are extended, the loans are
refinanced, or the outstanding balance of the loans are completely paid
off. There is no guaranty that we will be able to refinance our
borrowings with more or less favorable terms or extend the maturity dates of
such loans. In addition, the continued economic downturn and lack of
available credit could delay or inhibit our ability to dispose of our
properties, or cause us to have to dispose of our properties for a lower than
anticipated return. As a result, our primary objectives will be to
preserve capital and sustain property values while selectively disposing of our
properties. Given current market conditions, however, we anticipate
that the life of this investment program will extend beyond its original
anticipated liquidation date.
The
timing and amount of cash to be distributed to our limited partners is
determined by our General Partners and is dependent on a number of factors,
including funds available for payment of distributions, financial condition and
capital expenditures. In light of cash needs required to meet
maturing debt obligations and our ongoing operating capital needs, our General
Partners determined it necessary to discontinue payment of monthly distributions
beginning with the 2009 third quarter. We do not anticipate that
payment of distributions will resume in the near-term. Our General
Partners, in their discretion, may defer fees payable by us to them and make
supplemental payments to us or to our limited partners, or otherwise support our
operations. Accordingly, all or some of such distributions may
constitute a return of capital to our limited partners to the extent that
distributions exceed net cash from operations, or may be recognized as taxable
income to our limited partners or us.
Distributions
paid in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were approximately
$1.8 million and $2.3 million, respectively. The decrease in
distributions paid for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 is due to the
discontinuance of monthly distributions beginning with the 2009 third
quarter. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, we
had negative cash flow from operating activities of approximately $14.0 million
and $9.7 million, respectively. Accordingly, cash amounts distributed
to our limited partners for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and
2008 exceeded cash flow from operating activities, which differences were funded
from our borrowings.
The
amount by which distributions paid exceeded cash flow from operating activities
increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the
nine months ended September 30, 2008. This increase is primarily due
to amounts paid for construction of condominium units at Cassidy Ridge and a
decrease in total revenues.
Our 30%
noncontrolling partner previously entered into multiple loan agreements with the
Mockingbird Commons Partnership totaling $1.3 million. All of the
loans are unsecured and matured prior to September 30, 2009. Interest
rates under the loan agreements ranged from 6% to 12%. Nonpayment of
the outstanding balances due and payable on the maturity dates of the loan
agreements constitute an event of default. As a result, past due
amounts under the loan agreements bear interest up to 18% per annum during the
default period. We believe that we are in compliance with all
covenants under these loan agreements and we are currently in negotiations with
this partner to extend the maturity dates.
On August
12, 2009, we entered into the Third Amended BHH Loan pursuant to which we may
borrow a maximum of $35 million, subject to approval by the
lender. The borrowings are being used principally to finance working
capital, development costs for Cassidy Ridge and continuing carrying and
marketing costs for the condominiums at Hotel Palomar and Residences, as well as
expected capital expenditures at other properties that are being prepared for
sale in the future. While we would normally explore obtaining
additional liquidity of this sort in the debt market, the debt market has
tightened and we accessed support from our sponsor instead. The Third
Amended BHH Loan is unsecured and bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum, with
the accrued and unpaid amount of interest payable until the principal amount of
each advance under the note is paid in full. In certain circumstances,
borrowings under the Third Amended BHH Loan are subordinate to other
indebtedness of the Partnership. The maturity date of all borrowings
under the Third Amended BHH Loan is August 12, 2012. Behringer
Harvard Holdings, LLC does not hold a direct equity interest in
us. As of September 30, 2009, the outstanding principal balance
was $26.5 million.
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We expect
that we will continue to require this liquidity support from our sponsor through
the remainder of 2009 and into 2010. Our sponsor, subject to their
approval, may make available to us additional funds under the Third Amended BHH
Loan through 2009 and into 2010, potentially up to the borrowing limits
thereunder. There is no guarantee that our sponsor will provide
additional liquidity to us and if so, in what amounts.
On July
16, 2007, we entered into a loan agreement with Citibank, N.A. to borrow up to
$4.5 million for development of the Northwest Highway Land. Proceeds
from the loan were used to completely pay down an existing loan with the Frost
National Bank. The loan matured on July 15, 2009. On
October 9, 2009, we entered into a modification agreement with Citibank, N.A.,
effective July 15, 2009, whereby the maturity date was extended to July 15,
2011. The interest rate under the modification agreement is the Prime
rate plus two percent (2.0%) per annum, subject to a minimum interest rate of
six percent (6.0%). A principal payment of $0.7 million was made upon
closing of the loan modification agreement. Payments of interest only
are due monthly with principal payments due upon sales of the residential lots,
with the remaining balance due and payable on the maturity date. The
outstanding principal balance of the loan was $2.0 at September 30,
2009.
On July
29, 2009, we entered into an agreement with Dallas City Bank to extend the
maturity date of the Melissa Land Loan to July 29, 2012. The interest
rate under the amended loan agreement is the Prime rate plus one-half percent
(0.5%) per annum, but subject to a floor of 5.5% per annum. The
amended agreement requires monthly payments of principal in the amount of
$10,000, together with all accrued but unpaid interest, with the remaining
balance due and payable on the maturity date. The outstanding
principal balance of the loan was $1.7 at September 30, 2009.
On
September 1, 2005, we entered into the Revolver Agreement with the Revolver
Lender. The Revolver Agreement matured on August 30,
2009. On September 24, 2009, we entered into the Amended Revolver
with the Revolver Lender, effective August 30, 2009, to extend the maturity date
to October 30, 2009. The extension was granted in order to
continue negotiations to complete a further modification to the Revolver
Agreement. While we are in continuing negotiations with the lender,
nonpayment of the outstanding principal balance of $9.7 million due and payable
on October 30, 2009 constitutes an event of default under the Amended
Revolver agreement. As a result, the past due amount under the
Amended Revolver bears interest equal to two percent (2%) plus the higher of the
Prime rate or the Adjusted LIBOR rate (which currently approximates the 30-day
LIBOR) during the default period. We have been current and expect to
remain current on interest payments due under the Amended
Revolver. There are no assurances that we will be successful in our
negotiations to waive the event of default or modify the loan agreement with
Bank of America. The outstanding balance under the Amended Revolver
Agreement was $9.7 million at September 30, 2009.
On
October 4, 2005, the Mockingbird Commons Partnership entered into a promissory
note payable to the Mockingbird CULS Lender, an unaffiliated third party,
whereby it was permitted to borrow up to $34 million. Proceeds from
the loan were used to construct luxury high-rise condominiums. The
maturity date of the Mockingbird CULS Loan Agreement, which was set to be
October 1, 2008, was subsequently extended to October 1, 2009.
On
October 28, 2009 the Mockingbird Commons Partnership entered into the Amended
Mockingbird CULS Loan Agreement with the Mockingbird CULS Lender, effective
October 1, 2009. The Amended Mockingbird CULS Loan Agreement, among
other things, extends the maturity date of the loan from October 1, 2009 to
October 1, 2011 and permits leasing of the residential condominium units pending
their ultimate sale. In addition, the loan agreement required a
principal payment of $0.2 million, which was paid at closing from proceeds
provided by borrowings from the Third Amended BHH Loan, and an additional
principal payment of at least $3.0 million on or before September 30,
2010. Payments of interest only are due monthly with the unpaid
principal balance and all accrued but unpaid interest due on October 1,
2011. The Amended Mockingbird CULS Loan Agreement bears interest at
the Prime rate plus one percent (1.0%). The borrower was also
required to deposit $0.3 million into a deposit account for the benefit of the
Mockingbird CULS Lender at closing and shall deposit an additional $0.3 million
on a quarterly basis for the next three quarters. These amounts are
pledged as additional collateral for the loan. The outstanding
balance was $25.2 million at September 30, 2009.
We have
guaranteed payment of the obligation under the Amended Mockingbird CULS Loan
Agreement in the event that, among other things, the Mockingbird Commons
Partnership becomes insolvent or enters into bankruptcy proceedings. In
addition, the guaranty agreement assigns a second lien position on the Cassidy
Ridge Property to the Mockingbird CULS Lender in the amount of $12.6 million as
additional security to the Amended Mockingbird CULS Loan Agreement and requires
we maintain a minimum amount of net worth.
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Additionally,
on October 28, 2009, the Cassidy Ridge Borrower entered into the Amended Cassidy
Ridge Loan Agreement with Credit Union Liquidity Services, LLC, an unaffiliated
third party, effective October 1, 2009. The modification was entered
into to permit the second lien position as additional security for the Amended
Mockingbird CULS Loan Agreement. On September 25, 2008, the
Cassidy Ridge Borrower entered into a promissory note payable to the Cassidy
Ridge Lender, pursuant to which they were permitted to borrow a total principal
amount of $27.65 million. As of September 30, 2009, total
borrowings under the loan agreement were approximately $8.8
million. The maturity date of the Amended Cassidy Ridge Loan
Agreement remains October 1, 2011 and the interest rate continues to be equal to
the greater of the Prime Rate plus one and one-half percent (1.50%) or a fixed
rate of 6.5%, with interest being calculated on the unpaid
principal. Monthly payments of unpaid accrued interest are required
through September 1, 2011 with a final payment of the outstanding principal and
unpaid accrued interest due on the maturity date.
We have
guaranteed payment of the obligation under the Amended Cassidy Ridge Loan
Agreement in the event that, among other things, the Cassidy Ridge Borrower
becomes insolvent or enters into bankruptcy proceedings. In addition,
the guaranty agreement waives all prior failure to comply with a certain
covenants and establishes new covenants on our part. Specifically,
the guaranty agreement removes a liquidity covenant and adds a net worth
covenant.
Generally,
our notes payable mature approximately three to five years from
origination. Most of our borrowings are on a recourse basis to us,
meaning that the liability for repayment is not limited to any particular
asset. The majority of our notes payable require payments of interest
only, with all unpaid principal and interest due at maturity. Our
loan agreements stipulate that we comply with certain reporting and financial
covenants. These covenants include, among other things, notifying the
lender of any change in management and maintaining minimum debt service
coverage.
We were
not in compliance with a liquidity covenant under the Cassidy Ridge Loan
Agreement at September 30, 2009. The Amended Cassidy Ridge Loan
Agreement, effective October 1, 2009, waived any prior failure to comply with
the liquidity covenant and removed the covenant in its
entirety. Additionally, we were not in compliance with financial
covenants under the Hotel Palomar and Residences loan and Revolver Agreement
with Bank of America at September 30, 2009. Failure to be in
compliance with the Bank of America covenants constitutes a default under the
debt agreements and, absent a waiver or modification of the debt agreements,
Bank of America could accelerate amounts owed under the debt agreements and our
accompanying guarantees. We continue to make scheduled monthly
payments of interest only under the loan agreements, and believe that we will
remain current through maturity. We are currently in negotiations
with the lender to waive the events of noncompliance or modify the loan
agreements. However, there are no assurances that we will be
successful in our negotiations to modify the loan agreements with Bank of
America or obtain waivers of noncompliance.
We
believe that we were in compliance with all other debt covenants under our loan
agreements at September 30, 2009. Each loan is secured by the
associated real property and all loans, with the exception of the Plaza Skillman
Loan, are unconditionally guaranteed by us.
Net
Operating Income
Net
operating income (“NOI”) is a non-GAAP financial measure that is defined as
total revenue less property operating expenses, real estate taxes, property
management fees, advertising costs and cost of real estate inventory
sales. We believe that NOI provides an accurate measure of the
operating performance of our operating assets because NOI excludes certain items
that are not associated with management of our properties. NOI should
not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss), or an indication of
our liquidity. NOI is not indicative of funds available to fund our
cash needs or our ability to make distributions and should be reviewed in
connection with other GAAP measurements. To facilitate understanding
of this financial measure, a reconciliation of NOI to net loss attributable to
the Partnership in accordance with GAAP has been provided. Our
calculations of NOI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and
2008 are presented below (in thousands).
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months
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months
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Nine
months
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Nine
months
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ended
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30, 2009
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September
30, 2008
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September
30, 2009
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September
30, 2008
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Total
revenues
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$ | 5,466 | $ | 6,582 | $ | 16,053 | $ | 22,610 | ||||||||
Operating
expenses
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Property
operating expenses
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3,989 | 4,924 | 12,151 | 14,504 | ||||||||||||
Real
estate taxes, net
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771 | 794 | 1,828 | 2,887 | ||||||||||||
Property
and asset management fees
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427 | 453 | 1,356 | 1,384 | ||||||||||||
Advertising
costs
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61 | 207 | 207 | 422 | ||||||||||||
Cost
of real estate inventory sales
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263 | 237 | 263 | 661 | ||||||||||||
Less: Asset
management fees
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(228 | ) | (234 | ) | (699 | ) | (698 | ) | ||||||||
Total
operating expenses
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5,283 | 6,381 | 15,106 | 19,160 | ||||||||||||
Net
operating income
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$ | 183 | $ | 201 | $ | 947 | $ | 3,450 | ||||||||
Reconciliation
to net loss
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Net
operating income
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$ | 183 | $ | 201 | $ | 947 | $ | 3,450 | ||||||||
Less:
Depreciation and amortization
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(1,660 | ) | (1,532 | ) | (4,795 | ) | (6,691 | ) | ||||||||
General
and administrative expenses
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(377 | ) | (417 | ) | (1,277 | ) | (960 | ) | ||||||||
Interest
expense, net
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(1,860 | ) | (1,968 | ) | (5,236 | ) | (6,119 | ) | ||||||||
Asset
management fees
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(228 | ) | (234 | ) | (699 | ) | (698 | ) | ||||||||
Inventory
valuation adjustment
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- | (6,568 | ) | - | (7,953 | ) | ||||||||||
Provision
for income taxes
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(36 | ) | (44 | ) | (157 | ) | (176 | ) | ||||||||
Add:
Interest income
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3 | 15 | 14 | 60 | ||||||||||||
Loss
on derivative instrument, net
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(163 | ) | - | (435 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Loss
on sale of assets
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- | - | - | (2 | ) | |||||||||||
Income
(loss) from discontinued operations
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(5 | ) | 1,446 | 3 | 1,190 | |||||||||||
Net
loss
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$ | (4,143 | ) | $ | (9,101 | ) | $ | (11,635 | ) | $ | (17,899 | ) |
Performance
Reporting Required by the Partnership Agreement
Section
15.2 in our Partnership Agreement requires us to provide our limited partners
with net cash from operations, a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as
net income, computed in accordance with GAAP, plus depreciation and amortization
on real estate assets, non-cash inventory valuation adjustment charges, debt
service and capital improvements (“Net Cash From Operations”). Our
calculations of Net Cash From Operations for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 are presented below (in thousands):
Three
months
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Three
months
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Nine
months
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Nine
months
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ended
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ended
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ended
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September
30, 2009
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September
30, 2008
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September
30, 2009
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September
30, 2008
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Net
loss
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$ | (4,143 | ) | $ | (9,101 | ) | $ | (11,635 | ) | $ | (17,899 | ) | ||||
Net
loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
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766 | (336 | ) | 1,910 | 1,195 | |||||||||||
Adjustments
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Real
estate depreciation and amortization (1)
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1,457 | 1,177 | 4,220 | 6,135 | ||||||||||||
Inventory
valuation adjustment (1)
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- | 4,597 | - | 5,567 | ||||||||||||
Debt
service (1)
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(1,355 | ) | (1,810 | ) | (4,121 | ) | (5,207 | ) | ||||||||
Capital
improvements (1)(2)
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(153 | ) | 1,042 | (290 | ) | (1,280 | ) | |||||||||
Net
cash from operations
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$ | (3,428 | ) | $ | (4,431 | ) | $ | (9,916 | ) | $ | (11,489 | ) |
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(1)
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Represents
our ownership portion of the properties that we
consolidate.
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(2)
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Amounts
for 2009 and 2008 include building improvements, tenant improvements and
furniture and fixtures.
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Disposition
Policies
We intend
to hold the various real properties in which we have invested until such time as
sale or other disposition appears to be advantageous to achieve our investment
objectives or until it appears that such objectives will not be
met. In deciding whether to sell properties, we will consider factors
such as potential capital appreciation, cash flow and federal income tax
considerations, including possible adverse federal income tax consequences to
our limited partners. We are currently preparing and assessing
properties for potential sale, although we do not have a definite
timetable. Our General Partners may exercise their discretion as to
whether and when to sell a property, and we will have no obligation to sell
properties at any particular time, except upon our termination on December 31,
2017, or earlier if our General Partners determine to liquidate us, or after
February 19, 2010, if investors holding a majority of the units vote to
liquidate us in response to a formal proxy to liquidate. Instead of
causing us to liquidate, our General Partners, in their sole discretion, may
determine to offer to limited partners the opportunity to convert their units
into interests in another public real estate program sponsored by our General
Partners or their affiliates, through a plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan
of conversion, provided that the transaction is approved by holders of such
percentage of units as determined by our General Partners, but not less than a
majority and excluding those units held by our General Partners and their
affiliates. If such an opportunity is provided to our limited
partners, it may involve the distribution to limited partners of freely traded
securities that are listed on a securities exchange.
Cash flow
from operations will not be invested in the acquisition of real estate
properties. However, at the discretion of our General Partners, cash
flow may be held as working capital reserves or used to make capital
improvements to existing properties. In addition, net sales proceeds
generally will not be reinvested but will be distributed to the partners, unless
our General Partners determine that it is in our best interest to reinvest the
proceeds of any particular sale in other real estate investments in order to
meet our investment objectives. We will not reinvest the proceeds
from any sale in additional properties unless our General Partners determine it
is likely that we would be able to hold such additional properties for a
sufficient period of time prior to the termination of the fund in order to
satisfy our investment objectives with respect to that
investment. Thus, we are intended to be self-liquidating in
nature. In addition, our Partnership Agreement prohibits us from
reinvesting proceeds from the sale or refinancing of our properties at any time
after February 19, 2010. Our General Partners may also determine not
to distribute net sales proceeds if such proceeds are:
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used
to purchase land underlying any of our
properties;
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used
to buy out the interest of any co-tenant or joint venture partner in a
property that is jointly owned;
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used
to enter into a joint venture with respect to a
property;
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held
as working capital reserves; or
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used
to make capital improvements to existing
properties.
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Notwithstanding
the above, reinvestment of proceeds from the sale of properties will not occur
unless sufficient cash will be distributed to pay any federal or state income
tax liability created by the sale of the property, assuming limited partners
will be subject to a 30% combined federal and state tax rate.
We will
not pay, directly or indirectly, any commission or fee, except as specifically
permitted under Article XII of our Partnership Agreement, to our General
Partners or their affiliates in connection with the reinvestment or distribution
of proceeds from the sale, exchange or financing of our properties.
Although
not required to do so, we will generally seek to sell our real estate properties
for cash. We may, however, accept terms of payment from a buyer that
include purchase money obligations secured by mortgages as partial payment,
depending upon then-prevailing economic conditions customary in the area in
which the property being sold is located, credit of the buyer and available
financing alternatives. Some properties we sell may be sold on the
installment basis under which only a portion of the sale price will be received
in the year of sale, with subsequent payments spread over a number of years. In
such event, our full distribution of the net proceeds of any sale may be delayed
until the notes are paid, sold or financed.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We have
no off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current
or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial
condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital
expenditures or capital resources.
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Item
3.
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Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk.
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We may be
exposed to interest rate changes primarily as a result of long-term debt used to
acquire and develop properties, make loans and make other permitted
investments. Our management’s objectives, with regard to interest
rate risks, are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and
cash flows and to lower overall borrowing costs. To achieve these
objectives, we borrow primarily at fixed rates or variable rates with the lowest
margins available and in some cases, with the ability to convert variable rates
to fixed rates. With regard to variable rate financing, we will
assess interest rate cash flow risk by continually identifying and monitoring
changes in interest rate exposures that may adversely impact expected future
cash flows and by evaluating hedging opportunities. We may enter into
derivative financial instruments such as options, forwards, interest rate swaps,
caps or floors to mitigate our interest rate risk on a related financial
instrument or to effectively lock the interest rate portion of our variable rate
debt. Of our approximately $167.7 million in notes payable at
September 30, 2009, approximately $98.1 million represented debt subject to
variable interest rates. If our variable interest rates increased 100
basis points, excluding the $38.0 million of debt effectively fixed by an
interest rate swap agreement, we estimate that total annual interest expense
would increase by approximately $0.6 million.
A 100
basis point decrease in interest rates would result in a $0.2 million net
decrease in the fair value of our interest rate swap. A 100 basis
point increase in interest rates would result in a $0.4 million net increase in
the fair value of our interest rate swap.
At
September 30, 2009, we did not have any foreign operations and thus were not
exposed to foreign currency fluctuations.
Item
4T.
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Controls
and Procedures.
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Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As
required by Rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act,
the management of Behringer Advisors II, our general partner, including the
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of our general partner,
evaluated as of September 30, 2009 the effectiveness of our disclosure controls
and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and
Rule 15d-15(e). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer of Behringer Advisors II, our general partner, concluded
that our disclosure controls and procedures, as of September 30, 2009, were
effective for the purpose of ensuring that information required to be disclosed
by us in this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the
time periods specified by the rules and forms of the Exchange Act and is
accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Behringer Advisors II, as appropriate to
allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
We
believe, however, that a controls system, no matter how well designed and
operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the controls
systems are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance
that all control issues and instances of fraud or error, if any, within a
partnership have been detected.
Changes
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has
been no change in internal control over financial reporting 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.
PART
II
OTHER
INFORMATION
Item
1.
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Legal
Proceedings.
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We are
not party to, and none of our properties are subject to, any material pending
legal proceedings.
Item
1A.
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Risk
Factors.
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The
following risk factors supplement the risk factors set forth in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and our Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009.
Adverse
economic and geopolitical conditions and dislocations in the credit markets
could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial
condition and ability to pay distributions to you.
The global financial
markets have undergone pervasive and fundamental disruptions. This
volatility has had and may continue to have an adverse impact on the
availability of credit to businesses, generally, and has resulted in the
weakening of the U.S. and global economies. Our business has been and
may continue to be affected by market and economic challenges experienced by the
U.S. economy or real estate industry as a whole or by the local economic
conditions in the markets in which our properties are located, including the
current dislocations in the credit markets. These conditions, or
similar conditions existing in the future, may have the following
consequences:
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the
financial condition of our tenants, some of which are financial, legal and
other professional firms, has been and may continue to be adversely
affected, which may result in us having to increase tenant concessions,
reduce rental rates or make capital improvements in order to maintain
occupancy levels, or which may result in tenant defaults under leases due
to bankruptcy, lack of liquidity, operational failures or for other
reasons;
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significant
job losses in the financial and professional services industries may
continue to occur, which may decrease demand for our office space, causing
market rental rates and property values to be negatively
impacted;
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our
ability to borrow on terms and conditions that we find acceptable, or at
all, may be limited, which could reduce our ability to refinance existing
debt, reduce our returns from our acquisition and development activities
and increase our future interest
expense;
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reduced
values of our properties may limit our ability to dispose of assets at
attractive prices or to obtain debt financing secured by our properties
and may reduce the availability of unsecured
loans;
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the
value and liquidity of our short-term investments and cash deposits could
be reduced as a result of a deterioration of the financial condition of
the institutions that hold our cash deposits or the institutions or assets
in which we have made short-term investments, the dislocation of the
markets for our short-term investments, increased volatility in market
rates for such investments or other factors;
and
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one
or more counterparties to our derivative financial instruments could
default on their obligations to us, or could fail, increasing the risk
that we may not realize the benefits of these
instruments.
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Further, in light of the
current economic conditions, we cannot provide assurance that we will be able to
sustain the current level of our distributions or that the amount of
distributions will increase over time. If the conditions continue, our
board may determine to reduce our current distribution rate or suspend
distributions altogether in order to conserve cash.
Disruptions
in the financial markets and adverse economic conditions could adversely affect
our ability to secure debt financing on attractive terms and have affected the
value of our investments.
The
commercial real estate debt markets continue to experience volatility as a
result of certain factors, including the tightening of underwriting standards by
lenders and credit rating agencies and the significant inventory of unsold
collateralized mortgage backed securities in the market. Credit spreads
for major sources of capital have widened significantly as investors have
demanded a higher risk premium. This is resulting in lenders increasing
the cost for debt financing. An increase in the overall cost of
borrowings, either by increases in the index rates or by increases in lender
spreads, may result in our investment operations generating lower overall
economic returns and a reduced level of cash flow. We expect this
potential impact to be more pronounced upon refinancing any fixed rate
indebtedness. In addition, the recent dislocations in the debt
markets have reduced the amount of capital that is available to finance real
estate, which, in turn: (1) leads to a decline in real estate values
generally; (2) slows real estate transaction activity; (3) reduces the
loan to value upon which lenders are willing to extend debt; and
(4) results in difficulty in refinancing debt as it becomes due. If
the current debt market environment persists, it may be difficult for us to
refinance our debt coming due.
Further,
the recent market volatility will likely make the valuation of our investment
properties more difficult. There may be significant uncertainty in the
valuation, or in the stability of the value, of our properties that could result
in a substantial decrease in the value of our properties. As a result, we
may not be able to recover the carrying amount of our properties, and we may be
required to recognize impairment charges, which will reduce our reported
earnings.
The
pervasive and fundamental disruptions that the global financial markets have
undergone have led to extensive and unprecedented governmental
intervention. Such intervention has in certain cases been implemented on
an “emergency” basis, suddenly and substantially eliminating market
participants’ ability to continue to implement certain strategies or manage the
risk of their outstanding positions. In addition, these interventions have
typically been unclear in scope and application, resulting in confusion and
uncertainty, which in itself has been materially detrimental to the efficient
functioning of the markets as well as previously successful investment
strategies. Among measures proposed by legislators have been moratoriums
on loan payments, limits on the ability of lenders to enforce loan provisions,
including the collection of interest at rates agreed in the loan documents, and
involuntary modification of loan agreements. It is impossible to predict
what, if any, additional interim or permanent governmental restrictions may be
imposed or the effect of such restrictions on us and our results of
operations. There is likely to be increased regulation of the financial
markets.
Our
substantial indebtedness adversely affects our financial health and operating
flexibility.
At
September 30, 2009, we had notes payable of approximately $167.4 million in
principal amount, all of which are secured by properties. As a result
of this substantial indebtedness, we are required to use a material portion of
our cash flow to service principal and interest on our debt, which will limit
the cash flow available to operate our properties.
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Our level
of debt and the limitations imposed on us by our debt agreements could have
significant adverse consequences to us and the value of our units, regardless of
our ability to refinance or extend our debt, including:
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limiting
our ability to borrow additional amounts for working capital, capital
expenditures, debt service requirements, execution of our business plan or
other purposes;
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limiting
our ability to use operating cash flow in other areas of our business
because we must dedicate a substantial portion of these funds to service
our debt;
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increasing
our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry
conditions;
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limiting
our ability to capitalize on business opportunities and to react to
competitive pressures and adverse changes in government
regulation;
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limiting
our ability to fund capital expenditures, tenant improvements and leasing
commissions; and
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limiting
our ability or increasing the costs to refinance our
indebtedness.
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We
may not be able to refinance or repay our substantial indebtedness.
We have a
substantial amount of debt that we may not be able to refinance or repay. As of
September 30, 2009, $82.9 million of the outstanding balance of our notes
payable matures within the next twelve months. Of that amount, $72.0
million of the notes payable agreements contain a provision to extend the
maturity date for at least one additional year if certain conditions are
met. Due to (1) potentially reduced values of our investments, (2)
our substantial debt level, (3) limited access to commercial real estate
mortgages in the current market and (4) material changes in lending parameters,
including loan-to-value standards, we will face significant challenges
refinancing our current debt on acceptable terms or at all. Our
substantial indebtedness also requires us to use a material portion of our cash
flow to service principal and interest on our debt, which limits the cash flow
available for other business expenses or opportunities.
We may
not have the cash necessary to repay our debt as it
matures. Therefore, failure to refinance or extend our debt as it
comes due, or a failure to satisfy the conditions and requirements of that debt,
could result in an event of default that could potentially allow lenders to
accelerate that debt. If our debt is accelerated, our assets may not
be sufficient to repay the debt in full, and our available cash flow may not be
adequate to maintain our current operations. If we are unable to
refinance or repay our debt as it comes due and maintain sufficient cash flow,
our business, financial condition and results of operations will be materially
and adversely affected. Furthermore, even if we are able to obtain
extensions on our existing debt, those extensions may include operational and
financial covenants significantly more restrictive than our current debt
covenants. Any extensions will also require us to pay certain fees
to, and expenses of, our lenders. Any fees and cash flow restrictions
will affect our ability of fund our ongoing operations from our operating cash
flows.
Item
2.
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Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities and Use of
Proceeds.
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None.
Item
3.
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Defaults
Upon Senior Securities.
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We were
not in compliance with a liquidity covenant under the Cassidy Ridge Loan
Agreement at September 30, 2009. The Amended Cassidy Ridge Loan
Agreement, effective October 1, 2009, waived any prior failure to comply with
the liquidity covenant and removed the covenant in its
entirety. Additionally, we were not in compliance with financial
covenants under the Hotel Palomar and Residences loan and Revolver Agreement
with Bank of America at September 30, 2009. Failure to be in compliance
with the Bank of America covenants constitutes a default under the debt
agreements and, absent waivers or a modification of the debt agreements, Bank of
America could accelerate amounts owed under the debt agreements and our
accompanying guarantees. The balances of the Hotel Palomar and Residences loan
and Revolver Agreement were $41.2 million and $9.7 million, respectively, at
September 30, 2009. We continue to make scheduled monthly payments of
interest only under the loan agreements, and believe that we will remain current
through maturity. We are currently in negotiations with the lender to
waive the event of noncompliance or modify the loan
agreements. However, there are no assurances that we will be
successful in our negotiations to modify the loan agreements with Bank of
America or obtain waivers of noncompliance. In the event that Bank of
America demanded immediate payment of the entire loan balances, we would have to
consider all available alternatives including transferring legal possession of
the properties to the lender under the deed of trust. We have current
appraisals of the properties with valuations in excess of the balances of the
loans at September 30, 2009.
As
previously disclosed, the maturity dates of the Mockingbird Commons Partnership
loans with our 30% noncontrolling partner matured prior to September 30,
2009. We are currently in negotiations with this partner to extend
the maturity dates of these loans. As of September 30, 2009, the
total balances of these loans were $1.3 million.
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We did
not make the full required mortgage payment on the Plaza Skillman Loan due on
November 11, 2009. We expect to continue making partial mortgage
payments until the loan is restructured or modified. The loan matures
on April 11, 2011 and the current outstanding principal balance is
approximately $9.4 million. Failure to make the full mortgage payment
constitutes a default under the debt agreement and, absent a waiver or
modification of the debt agreement, the lender could accelerate amounts owed
under the debt agreement. We are currently in negotiations with the
lender to modify the loan agreement. However, there are no assurances
that we will be successful in our negotiations to modify the loan
agreement.
On
November 12, 2009, we entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated
Unsecured Promissory Note payable to Behringer Harvard Holdings, LLC
(“Fourth Amended BHH Loan”). The Fourth Amended BHH Loan increases the maximum
amount of borrowings from $35 million to $40 million, subject to approval by the
lender, and extends the maturity date from August 12, 2012 to November 13, 2012.
Borrowings are being used principally to finance working capital needs,
continuing carrying and marketing costs for the condominiums at Hotel Palomar
and Residences, and expected capital expenditures at other properties that are
being prepared for sale in the future. The Fourth Amended BHH Loan is unsecured
and bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum, with the accrued and unpaid amount
of interest payable until the principal amount of each advance under the note is
paid in full. In certain circumstances borrowings under the Fourth Amendment BHH
Loan are subordinate to other indebtedness of the
Partnership.
Item
4.
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Submission
of Matters to a Vote of Security
Holders.
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No
matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the third quarter of
2009.
Item
5.
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Other
Information.
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We did
not make the full required mortgage payment on the Plaza Skillman Loan due on
November 11, 2009. We expect to continue making partial mortgage
payments until the loan is restructured or modified. The loan matures
on April 11, 2011 and the current outstanding principal balance is
approximately $9.4 million. Failure to make the full mortgage payment
constitutes a default under the debt agreement and, absent a waiver or
modification of the debt agreement, the lender could accelerate amounts owed
under the debt agreement. We are currently in negotiations with the
lender to modify the loan agreement. However, there are no assurances
that we will be successful in our negotiations to modify the loan
agreement.
Item
6.
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Exhibits.
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The
exhibits filed in response to Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed on the
Exhibit Index attached hereto.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized.
Behringer
Harvard Short-Term Opportunity Fund I LP
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By:
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Behringer
Harvard Advisors II LP
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Co-General
Partner
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Dated: November
16, 2009
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By:
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/s/ Gary S. Bresky
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Gary
S. Bresky
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Chief
Financial Officer
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(Principal
Financial Officer)
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Index
to Exhibits
Exhibit Number
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Description
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3.1
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Second
Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Registrant
dated September 5, 2008 (previously filed in and incorporated by reference
to Form 8-K filed on September 5, 2008)
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3.2
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Certificate
of Limited Partnership of Registrant (previously filed in and incorporated
by reference to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-11,
Commission File No. 333-100125, filed on September 27,
2002)
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4.1
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Subscription
Agreement and Subscription Agreement Signature Page (previously filed in
and incorporated by reference to Exhibit C to Supplement No. 1 to the
prospectus of the Registrant contained within Post-Effective Amendment No.
1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-11, Commission File
No. 333-100125, filed on June 3, 2003)
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31.1*
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Rule
13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) Certification
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31.2*
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Rule
13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) Certification
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32.1**
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Section
1350 Certifications
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* Filed
herewith
** In
accordance with Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K, this Exhibit is not deemed
“filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to
the liabilities of that section. Such certifications will not be
deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the
Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates
it by reference.
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