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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 
 

(X)     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES  

           EXCHANGE ACTOF 1934

 For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2010

  

(   )     TRANSITION  REPORT  PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

           EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

           For the transition period from __________ to ___________

  

Commission File Number: 001-33177

 

MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland                                                                      22-1897375

(State or other jurisdiction of                                          (I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)                                 identification number)

 

Juniper Business Plaza, 3499 Route 9 North, Suite 3-C,  Freehold,  NJ       07728

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                       (Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code                    (732) 577-9996

 
 

(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 ____

 

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



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

  

Large accelerated filer              Accelerated filer      X       Smaller  Reporting Company___ Non-accelerated filer _____

  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).     

Yes          

No    X


  

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's common stock as of February 1, 2011 was 34,497,346 shares.



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010         

                       

C O N T E N T S

          

  

Page No

   

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
   

 Item 1 -

  Financial Statements (Unaudited):

 
 

    Consolidated Balance Sheets

3

 

    Consolidated Statements of Operations

5

 

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

7

 

    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

8

   

 Item 2 -

    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results

    of Operations.


14

   

Item 3 -

    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

21

   

Item 4 -

    Controls and Procedures

21

   

PART II -

OTHER INFORMATION

 
   

Item 1 -

     Legal Proceedings.

22

   

Item 1A -

     Risk Factors.

22

   

Item 2 -

     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

22

   

Item 3 -

     Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

22

   

Item 4 -

     (Removed and Reserved).

22

   

Item 5 -

     Other Information.

22

   

Item 6 -

     Exhibits.

22

   

SIGNATURES

23




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ITEM 1.   Financial Statements (Unaudited)


MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES (MREIC)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2010



ASSETS

 

December 31,

 2010

(Unaudited)

 


September 30,

 2010

     

Real Estate Investments:

    

   Land

$

80,994,817

$

77,664,817

   Buildings, Improvements and Equipment, net of

      Accumulated  Depreciation of ­­­­$ 61,335,785 and    

      ­­­­$58,800,741, respectively

 



328,678,170

 



314,523,896

    Total Real Estate Investments

 

409,672,987

 

392,188,713

     

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

7,838,150

 

6,814,553

Securities Available for Sale at Fair Value

 

45,486,923

 

42,517,725

Tenant and Other Receivables

 

1,025,942

 

647,261

Deferred Rent Receivable

 

1,607,543

 

1,574,933

Loans Receivable, net

 

258,089

 

268,817

Prepaid Expenses

 

1,143,531

 

613,994

Financing Costs, net of Accumulated Amortization of  

     $1,780,884 and  $1,731,822, respectively

 


2,426,630

 


2,443,616

Lease Costs, net of Accumulated Amortization of

     $620,950 and $571,324, respectively

 


1,035,194

 


1,020,402

Intangible Assets, net of Accumulated Amortization of

    $4,991,481 and $4,697,265, respectively

 


6,086,058

 


5,835,274

Other Assets

 

38,697

 

193,509

     

TOTAL ASSETS

$

476,619,744

$

454,118,797






See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements






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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES (MREIC)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – CONTINUED

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2010


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

December 31,

2010

 (Unaudited)

 


September 30, 2010

     

Liabilities:

    

Mortgage Notes Payable

$

215,197,188

$

210,577,861

Subordinated Convertible Debentures

 

8,940,000

 

13,990,000

Loans Payable

 

15,030,053

 

9,273,913

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

2,282,045

 

2,088,853

Other Liabilities

 

2,526,690

 

2,675,698

     

    Total Liabilities

 

243,975,976

 

238,606,325

  


  

Shareholders' Equity:

    

Series A – 7.625% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred

     Stock, $53,493,750 and $33,062,500 liquidation value,

     respectively; 2,139,750 and 1,322,500, Shares Authorized,

     Issued and Outstanding, respectively




$




53,493,750




$




33,062,500

Common Stock  - $.01 Par Value, 39,182,750 and  

     40,000,000 Shares  Authorized;  34,345,823 and  33,956,138

     Shares Issued and 34,340,823 and 33,951,138 Shares  

     Outstanding, respectively

 




343,458

 




339,561

Excess Stock - $.01 Par Value, 5,000,000 Shares

     Authorized; No Shares Issued or Outstanding

 


-0-

 


-0-

Additional Paid-In Capital

 

169,284,738

 

170,743,069

Treasury Stock at Cost (5,000 shares)

 

(24,905)

 

(24,905)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

10,696,250

 

10,116,057

Loans to Officers, Directors and Key Employees

 

(1,201,563)

 

(1,201,563)

Undistributed Income

 

-0-

 

-0-

     Total MREIC’S  Shareholders’ Equity

 

232,591,728

 

213,034,719

Noncontrolling Interests

 

52,040

 

2,477,753

   Total Shareholders' Equity

 

232,643,768

 

215,512,472

     

TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


$


476,619,744


$


454,118,797


See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES (MREIC)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009


 

Three Months Ended

 

12/31/10

 

12/31/09

INCOME:

   

  Rental Revenue

$10,044,993

 

$8,974,540

  Reimbursement Revenue

2,088,634

 

1,798,529

    

TOTAL INCOME

12,133,627

 

10,773,069

    

EXPENSES:

   

  Real Estate Taxes

1,835,413

 

1,636,818

  Operating Expenses

653,968

 

425,297

  General & Administrative Expense

1,140,924

 

708,391

  Acquisition Costs

403,283

 

205,573

  Depreciation

2,535,044

 

2,234,358

  Amortization

444,635

 

390,757

    

     TOTAL EXPENSES

7,013,267

 

5,601,194

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

  Interest and Dividend Income

726,608

 

632,422

  Gain on Securities Transactions, net

2,808,022

 

329,238

  Interest Expense

(3,840,401)

 

(3,605,784)

    

TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

(305,771)

 

(2,644,124)

    
    

NET INCOME

4,814,589

 

2,527,751

    

Less:  Net Income Attributable to

     Noncontrolling Interests


28,407

 


53,477

    

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE

     TO MREIC’S SHAREHOLDERS


4,786,182

 


2,474,274

    

Preferred dividend

1,019,805

 

630,304

    

 NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE

      TO MREIC’S COMMON

      SHAREHOLDERS



$3,766,377

 



$1,843,970




See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements




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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES (MREIC)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) – CONTINUED

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009


 

Three Months Ended

 

12/31/10

 

12/31/09

    

BASIC INCOME – PER SHARE

   

    Net Income

$.14

 

$.09

    Less:  Net Income Attributable to

          Noncontrolling Interests


-0-

 


-0-

    Net Income Attributable to

          MREIC’s Shareholders


.14

 


.09

    Less:  Preferred Dividend

(.03)

 

(.02)

    Net Income Attributable to

          MREIC’s Common Shareholders


$.11

 


$.07

    
    

DILUTED INCOME – PER SHARE

   

    Net Income  

$.14

 

.09

    Less:  Net Income Attributable to

          Noncontrolling Interests


-0-

 


-0-

    Net Income Attributable to

          MREIC’s Shareholders


.14

 


.09

    Less:  Preferred Dividend

(.03)

 

(.02)

    Net Income Attributable to

          MREIC’s Common Shareholders


$.11

 


$.07

    

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

 SHARES  OUTSTANDING

   

    Basic

34,024,384

 

27,388,237

    Diluted

34,095,469

 

27,389,439

  










See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements




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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES (MREIC)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009


                                                                                                     

 

2010

 

2009

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

  Net Income

 

$4,814,589

 

$2,527,751

  Noncash Items Included in Net Income:

    

    Depreciation

 

2,535,044

 

2,234,358

    Amortization

 

453,022

 

404,395

    Stock Compensation Expense

 

30,026

 

-0-

    Gain on Securities Transactions, net

 

(2,808,022)

 

(329,238)

  Changes In:

    

    Tenant, Deferred Rent and Other Receivables

 

(411,291)

 

(311,786)

    Prepaid Expenses

 

(529,537)

 

(570,837)

    Other Assets and Lease Costs

 

90,394

 

(299,635)

    Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

 

44,184

 

574,071

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

4,218,409

 

4,229,079

     

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

  Purchase of Real Estate and Intangible Assets

 

(9,722,013)

 

(22,650,000)

  Capital Improvements & Purchases of Equipment

 

(264,318)

 

(218,072)

  Purchase of Noncontrolling Interest

 

(4,138,291)

 

-0-

  Collections on Loans Receivable

 

10,728

 

43,659

  Proceeds from Sale of Securities Available for Sale

      

5,990,510

 

3,567,109

  Purchase of Securities Available for Sale

 

(5,571,493)

 

(1,761,704)

NET CASH USED  IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

(13,694,877)

 

(21,019,008)

     

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

  Net Proceeds from (Payments on) Loans Payable

 

5,756,140

 

(2,397,234)

  Repurchase of Subordinated Convertible Debentures

 

(5,050,000)

 

-0-

  Proceeds from Mortgages

 

-0-

 

15,400,000

  Principal Payments on Mortgages

 

(5,958,660)

 

(2,989,009)

  Financing Costs Paid on Debt

 

(92,194)

 

(307,880)

  Net Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests

 

(80,870)

 

(97,518)

  Proceeds from the Exercise of Stock Options

 

-0-

 

165,060

  Proceeds from Registered Direct Placement of Common Stock,

         net of offering costs

 


-0-

 


10,430,408

  Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock, net of reinvestments

 

1,727,724

 

2,936,256

Proceeds from Registered Direct Placement of Preferred Stock,

         net of offering costs

 


18,979,982

 


-0-

  Preferred Dividends Paid

 

(1,019,805)

 

(630,304)

  Common Stock Distributions Paid, net of reinvestments

 

(3,762,252)

 

(3,011,375)

NET CASH  PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

10,500,065

 

19,498,404

     

NET INCREASE  IN CASH AND

   CASH EQUIVALENTS

 


1,023,597

 


2,708,475

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS -

    

  BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

6,814,553

 

6,080,888

  END OF PERIOD

 

$7,838,150

 

$8,789,363


See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

DECEMBER 31, 2010

          

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation and its subsidiaries (MREIC, the Company or we) operate as a real estate investment trust (REIT) deriving its income primarily from real estate rental operations.  In addition, the Company currently owns a majority interest in a limited liability company of which the Company consolidates their results of operations and financial condition.  The Company also owns a portfolio of investment securities.


The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code), and intends to maintain its qualification as a REIT in the future.  As a qualified REIT, with limited exceptions, the Company will not be taxed under Federal and certain state income tax laws at the corporate level on taxable income that it distributes to its shareholders.  For special tax provisions applicable to REITs, refer to Sections 856-860 of the Code.  The Company is subject to franchise taxes in some of the states in which the Company owns property.  


The interim consolidated financial statements furnished herein have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q, and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2011. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2010.


Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for the prior periods presented have been reclassified to conform to the financial statement presentation for the current year.  As of December 2010, the Quakertown, PA property has been reclassified from held for sale to held and used, which resulted in $32,838 of income from discontinued operations in the prior year being reclassified into normal operations.  


Use of Estimates


In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as contingent assets and liabilities as of the dates of the consolidated balance sheets and revenue and expenses for the periods then ended.  Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions.


Stock Based Compensation


The Company accounts for stock options and restricted stock in accordance with ASC 718-10 which requires that compensation cost for all stock awards be calculated and amortized over the service period (generally equal to the vesting period).  This compensation cost for stock option grants is determined using option pricing models, intended to estimate the fair value of the awards at the grant date.  The compensation expense for restricted stock is recognized based on the fair value of the restricted stock awards less estimated forfeitures.  The fair value for restricted stock awards is equal to the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the grant date.  Compensation costs of $30,026 and $-0- have been recognized in the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  


During the three months ended December 31, 2010, no options or restricted stock was granted and no options to purchase shares of common stock were exercised.  During the three months ended December 31, 2010, 7,600 shares of restricted stock were forfeited.  The amount of shares available to grant as stock options or as restricted stock under the amended and restated plan were 1,024,485 shares as of December



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31, 2010.  As of December 31, 2010, there were options to purchase 1,378,600 shares outstanding under the 2007 amended and restated plan.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


In January 2010, the FASB issued updated guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures, which requires disclosure of details of significant asset or liability transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 measurements within the fair value hierarchy and inclusion of gross purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the rollforward of assets and liabilities valued using Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy. The guidance also clarifies and expands existing disclosure requirements related to the disaggregation of fair value disclosures and inputs used in arriving at fair values for assets and liabilities using Level 2 and Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the gross presentation of the Level 3 rollforward, which is required for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010, and for the respective interim periods within those years. The adoption of that portion of the guidance that became effective on January 1, 2010 did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements; the Company does not expect the adoption of that portion of the guidance which becomes effective on January 1, 2011 to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.



NOTE 2 – NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MREIC’S COMMON SHAREHOLDERS PER SHARE

     

Basic net income attributable to MREIC’s common shareholders per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to MREIC’s common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to MREIC’s common shareholders plus interest expense related to the Convertible Subordinated Debentures (Debentures) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the weighted-average number of net shares that would be issued upon exercise of stock options pursuant to the treasury stock method, plus the number of shares resulting from the possible conversion of the Debentures during the period.  


The following amounts related to the potential conversion of the Debentures are excluded from the calculation due to their antidilutive effect:


 

Three Months Ended

 

12/31/10

 

12/31/09

    

    Interest expense

$260,499

 

$279,800

    

    Common shares to be issued

         upon conversion


863,100

 


1,304,148

    


Options to purchase common shares in the amount of 71,085 and 1,202 are included in the diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, common stock equivalents to purchase 4,451 and 154,987 shares, respectively, were antidilutive.




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NOTE 3 – COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


The following table sets forth the components of the Company’s comprehensive income attributable to MREIC’s common shareholders:


 

Three Months Ended

 

12/31/10

 

12/31/09

    

Net Income Attributable to MREIC’s Common Shareholders

$3,766,377

 

$1,843,970

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

28,407

 

53,477

Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale

580,193

 

391,589

Comprehensive Income

$4,374,977

 

$2,289,036



NOTE 4 – REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


Acquisitions


On October 28, 2010, the Company purchased a 381,240 square foot industrial building located in Lebanon, Tennessee.  The building is 100% net leased through June 30, 2024 to CBOCS Distribution, Inc., a subsidiary of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., which guarantees the lease.  The purchase price was approximately $14,500,000.  The Company assumed the existing mortgage with an outstanding balance of $8,645,181 at a fixed interest rate of 7.6% which matures on July 1, 2019 and paid the remainder in cash from the proceeds of the registered direct placement of common stock completed in April 2010.  Annualized rental income over the remaining term of the lease is approximately $1,364,000.  The Company recorded an intangible asset related to the lease in-place of $285,000.


On November 1, 2010, the Company purchased a 66,387 square foot industrial building in Rockford, Illinois.  The building is 100% net leased through December 31, 2023 to The Sherwin-Williams Company.  The purchase price was approximately $5,800,000.  The Company assumed an existing mortgage with an outstanding balance of $1,932,807 at a fixed interest rate of 5.5% which matures on December 10, 2013 and paid the remainder in cash from the proceeds of the registered direct placement of common stock completed in April 2010.  Annual rental income over the remaining term of the lease is approximately $464,000.  The Company recorded an intangible asset related to the lease in-place of $260,000.


On December 15, 2010, the Company completed the acquisition of the remaining 37% noncontrolling interest in Wheeling Partners, LLC (Wheeling Partners), an Illinois limited liability company, for approximately $4,100,000.  Wheeling Partners owns a 123,000 square foot industrial building in Wheeling, Illinois which is leased to FedEx Ground Package Systems, Inc. through May 2017. Prior to this transaction, the Company owned 63% of Wheeling Partners.  The Company paid for the noncontrolling interest using proceeds from the registered direct placement of preferred stock completed in October 2010.  The excess of purchase price over the carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest acquired is approximately $1,765,000 and has been reflected as a change to additional paid-in capital.  


Tenant Concentration


The Company has a concentration of Federal Express Corporation (FDX) and FDX subsidiary-leased properties.  The percentage of FDX leased square footage to the total of the Company’s rental space was 46% as of December 31, 2010.   In addition, the Company leases 5% of its square footage to Mead Corporation.  No other tenants leased more than 5% of our total square footage.  Annualized rental and reimbursement revenue from FDX and FDX subsidiaries is estimated to be approximately 56% of total rental and reimbursement revenue for fiscal 2011.




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NOTE 5 – SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE


During the three months ended December 31, 2010, the Company sold or redeemed securities with a cost of $3,182,488 and recognized a gain on sale of $2,808,022.  The Company also made purchases of $5,571,493 in securities available for sale.  Of this amount, the Company made total purchases of 45,253 common shares of UMH Properties, Inc, a related REIT (UMH), in its Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan and on the open market for a total of $444,673 or an average cost of $9.83 per share.  The Company owned a total of 500,467 shares of UMH as of December 31, 2010 at a total cost of $4,585,123 or average cost of $9.16 per share.   


The Company had four securities that were temporarily impaired investments as of December 31, 2010.  The Company considers many factors in determining whether a security is other than temporarily impaired, including the nature of the security and the cause, severity and duration of the impairment.  The following is a summary of temporarily impaired securities at December 31, 2010:


 

Less than 12 Months

12 Months or Longer

        
   

Unrealized

   

Unrealized

Description of Securities

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

        

Preferred stock

$1,960,550

 

($2,384)

 

$163,200

 

($6,805)

Common stock

1,785,700

 

($8,636)

 

-0-

 

(-0-)

Total

$3,746,250

 

($11,020)

 

$163,200

 

($6,805)


The following is a summary of the range of losses:


Number of

Individual

Securities

 


Fair

Value


Unrealized

Losses



Range of Loss

 

3

 

$3,746,250

($11,020)

0-3%

 

1

 

163,200

(6,805)

4%

 

4

 

$3,909,450

($17,825)

  


The Company has determined that these securities are temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2010.  The Company normally holds REIT securities long term and has the ability and intent to hold these securities to recovery.  Currently, the Company had total net unrealized gains on its securities portfolio of $10,696,250 as of December 31, 2010.


NOTE 6 – DEBT


On October 20, 2010, the Company repaid the mortgage on the Quakertown, Pennsylvania property with a principal balance of $2,437,500 plus accrued interest and fees of $5,717.


The Company assumed two mortgages totaling $10,577,988 in connection with the acquisitions described in Note No. 4 above.  Management determined that the interest rates on these loans approximated market.


During the three months ended December 31, 2010, the Company repurchased $5,050,000 in 8% Convertible Subordinated Debentures (Debentures) which mature in 2015 at par.  Of this amount, $5,000,000 in Debentures were held by UMH.  As of December 31, 2010, the Company has outstanding $3,770,000 in   Debentures due 2013 and $5,170,000 in Debentures due 2015.


As of December 31, 2010, loans payable consisted of $10,030,053 outstanding on securities margin loans and $5,000,000 outstanding on the Company’s $15,000,000 unsecured line of credit.  The margin loans are secured by securities with a fair value of $45,486,923 as of December 31, 2010.  The line



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matures on March 31, 2013.  The interest rate on the line is Libor plus 200 basis points.  The interest rate on the margin loans and line of credit as of December 31, 2010 was 2.0% and 2.3%, respectively.  


NOTE 7 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST


On October 12, 2010, the Company executed and submitted for filing with the State of Maryland an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation (the Articles) to reclassify 817,250 shares of the Company’s common stock to preferred stock.  As a result of this amendment, the Company’s total authorized shares of common stock were 39,182,750 and total authorized shares of preferred stock were 2,139,750.


Common Stock


The Company raised $3,080,313 (including reinvestments of $1,352,589) from the issuance of shares in the Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (DRIP) during the three months ended December 31, 2010 and issued 389,685 common shares.  


During the three months ended December 31, 2010, the Company paid $5,114,841 in total cash dividends or $0.15 per common share to common shareholders, of which $1,352,589 was reinvested in the DRIP.  On January 13, 2011, the Company declared a dividend of $0.15 per common share to be paid March 15, 2011 to common shareholders of record as of February 15, 2011.


Treasury Stock


No additional purchases of treasury stock were made during the three months ended December 31, 2010.


7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock


On October 14, 2010, the Company issued 817,250 shares of its 7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock in a registered direct placement at $24.00 per share.  The Company received net proceeds of approximately $19,000,000 and used some of the net proceeds to purchase additional properties in the ordinary course of business, to repurchase $5,050,000 in 8% Debentures and for general corporate purposes.  The Company now has a total of 2,139,750 shares of 7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock outstanding representing an aggregate liquidation preference of approximately $53,500,000.


During the three months ended December 31, 2010, the Company paid $1,019,805 in preferred dividends or $.4766 per share.  Series A preferred share dividends are cumulative and payable quarterly at an annual rate of $1.90625 per share.  On January 13, 2011 the board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.4766 per share to be paid March 15, 2011, to shareholders of record as of February 15, 2011.  


Noncontrolling Interest


The following table summarizes the changes in the noncontrolling interests:


 

2010

2009

   

Beginning Balance

$2,477,753

$3,393,446

  Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

28,407

53,477

  Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests

(80,870)

(97,518)

  Noncontrolling Interest in Wheeling Partners, LLC

(2,373,250)

-0-

Ending Balance

$52,040

$3,349,405

   




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NOTE 8 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS


The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including securities available for sale. The fair value of these financial assets was determined using the following inputs at December 31, 2010:


 

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

 

Total

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets          (Level 1)

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs          (Level 2)

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs       (Level 3)

        

Securities available for sale

$45,486,923

 

$45,486,923

 

 $-0-

 

$-0-



The Company is also required to disclose certain information about fair values of financial instruments.  Estimates of fair value are made at a specific point in time based upon, where available, relevant market prices and information about the financial instrument.  Such estimates do not include any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  For a portion of the Company’s financial instruments, no quoted market value exists.  Therefore, estimates of fair value are necessarily based on a number of significant assumptions (many of which involve events outside the control of management).  Such assumptions include assessments of current economic conditions, perceived risks associated with these financial instruments and their counterparties; future expected loss experience and other factors.  Given the uncertainties surrounding these assumptions, the reported fair values represent estimates only and, therefore, cannot be compared to the historical accounting model.  Use of different assumptions or methodologies is likely to result in significantly different fair value estimates.


The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates their current carrying amounts since all such items are short-term in nature.  The fair value of variable rate loans payable and Subordinated Convertible Debentures approximate their current carrying amounts since such amounts payable are at approximately a weighted-average current market rate of interest.  At December 31, 2010, the fair value (estimated based upon expected cash outflows discounted at current market rates) and carrying value of fixed rate mortgage notes payable amounted to approximately $220,490,470 and $215,197,188, respectively.  


NOTE 9 - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

     

Cash paid for interest during the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $4,169,862 and $4,020,922, respectively.


During the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had dividend reinvestments of $1,352,589 and $1,162,416, respectively, which required no cash transfers.

  

The Company assumed mortgages in connection with the acquisitions of the two industrial properties in Lebanon, Tennessee and Rockford, Illinois as described in Note No. 6 with a balance of $10,577,987 upon assumption.





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NOTE 10 – CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS


From time to time, the Company can be subject to claims and litigation in the ordinary course of business.  Management does not believe that any such claim or litigation will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated balance sheet or results of operations.


NOTE 11 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


Material subsequent events have been evaluated and are disclosed herein.


On January 3, 2011, the Company granted Eugene W. Landy options to purchase 65,000 shares of common stock in accordance with his employment contract.   On January 21, 2011, Eugene W. Landy exercised options to purchase 65,000 shares at $6.90.  The Company received proceeds of $448,500.


On January 13, 2011, Mr. Michael P. Landy was appointed Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of the Company’s Executive Committee.  Previously, Mr. Michael Landy was serving as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chairman of the Executive Committee.  Effective January 19, 2011, Mr. Michael Landy’s employment contract with the Company was amended to increase his base salary for calendar 2011 to $285,109 annually.   All other terms of his employment contract, which expires December 31, 2011, remained unchanged  


On January 21, 2011, Cynthia J. Morgenstern, former Executive Vice President of the Company, resigned from the Board of Directors.  


On January 31, 2011, the Company paid $275,000 as severance to a former executive.  This amount was recorded and accrued for in general and administrative expenses as of December 31, 2010.


ITEM 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


Overview


The following discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto provided elsewhere herein and the Company’s September 30, 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


The Company is a REIT.  The Company’s primary business is the ownership and management of industrial buildings subject to long-term leases primarily to investment-grade tenants.   During the three months ended December 31, 2010, the Company purchased two net-leased industrial properties, located in Lebanon, Tennessee and Rockford, Illinois, totaling approximately 448,000 square feet, for approximately $20,300,000.   In addition, the Company purchased the remaining noncontrolling interest in the entity which holds the Wheeling, Illinois property for approximately $4,100,000.  As of December 31, 2010, the Company owned sixty-four industrial properties and one shopping center with total square footage of approximately 7,418,000.  Total real estate investments were approximately $409,673,000 as of December 31, 2010.  These properties are located in twenty-five states.  As of December 31, 2010, the Company’s weighted average lease expiration term was approximately 5.2 years and its occupancy rate was 97%.  As of December 31, 2010, the Company’s average rent per occupied square foot for fiscal 2011 was estimated at approximately $5.77.  


The Company’s revenue primarily consists of rental and reimbursement revenue from the ownership of industrial rental property.   Income from property operations defined as rental and reimbursement revenue less real estate taxes and operating expenses increased $933,292 or 11% for the three months ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2009. The increase is due to the acquisition of the four industrial properties purchased during fiscal 2010 and the two purchased during the first quarter of fiscal 2011.  The income from the Company’s property operations continues to meet management’s expectations.  




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The Company has a concentration of FDX-leased properties.  As of December 31, 2010, no tenant leased more than 5% of the Company’s total leased square footage with the exception of FDX and its subsidiaries, which leased 46% of our total leased square footage, and the Mead Corporation, which leased 5% of our total leased square footage.  The only tenant that accounted for more than 5% of our total rental and reimbursement revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2010 was FDX and its subsidiaries.  Annualized rental and reimbursement revenue from FDX and FDX subsidiaries are estimated at approximately 56% of total rental and reimbursement revenue for fiscal 2011.  This is a risk shareholders should consider.


The Company also holds a portfolio of securities of other REITs with a fair value of $45,486,923 as of December 31, 2010, which earns dividend and interest income.  The dividends received from our securities investments were at a weighted average yield of approximately 6.5% as of December 31, 2010. During the three months ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized gains on sale of securities of $2,808,022.  As of December 31, 2010, the Company had net unrealized gains on securities available for sale of $10,696,250.  The Company invests in REIT securities on margin from time to time when the Company can achieve an adequate yield spread.  The REIT securities portfolio provides the Company with liquidity and additional income and serves as a proxy for real property investments.    


On October 14, 2010, the Company issued 817,250 shares of its 7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock in a registered direct placement at $24.00 per share.  The Company received net proceeds of approximately $19,000,000 and used some of the net proceeds to purchase additional properties in the ordinary course of business, repurchase of $5,050,000 in 8% Debentures and for general corporate purposes.  The Company intends to make additional acquisitions of industrial properties when investments meeting our investment criteria can be found.  


See PART I, Item 1 – Business in the Company’s September 30, 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more complete discussion of the economic and industry-wide factors relevant to the Company and the opportunities, challenges, and risks on which the Company is focused.  


Changes in Results of Operations


As of December 31, 2010, the Company owned sixty-five properties with total square footage of approximately 7,418,000 as compared to sixty-one properties with total square footage of approximately 6,674,000 as of December 31, 2009.  As of December 31, 2010, the Company’s weighted average lease expiration term was approximately 5.2 years.  The Company’s occupancy rate was 97% and 94% as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.


The Company extended the following leases which were scheduled to expire in fiscal 2011:





Property



Tenant



Square feet

Former

Average Rent

PSF


Previous

Lease

Expiration

Renewal

Average

Rent

PSF


New

Lease

Expiration


Renewal

Term

(years)

        

Orangeburg, NY

Keebler

50,400

$7.00

2/28/11

$7.00

2/28/12

1.0

Newington, CT

Keebler

54,812

6.54

2/28/11

6.54

2/28/12

1.0

White Bear Lake, MN

FDX

59,425

7.29

4/30/11

7.29

11/30/12

1.6

Granite City, IL

Anheuser Busch

184,800

6.21

5/31/11

4.16

5/31/16

5.0

Romulus, MI

FDX

72,000

6.24

5/31/11

5.15

5/31/21

10.0

Richmond, VA

Carrier Sales

60,000

6.61

5/31/11

5.02

5/31/12

5.0

        

Weighted Average

  

$6.52

 

$5.37

 

4.5


Rental and reimbursement revenue increased $1,360,558 or 13% for the three months ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2009.  The net increase is due mainly to the following:




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·

Increases in rent and reimbursements from the new properties acquired in fiscal 2010 in Memphis, TN, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX and Ft. Mill, SC totaling approximately $1,026,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2009


·

Increases in rent and reimbursements from the new properties acquired in fiscal 2011 in Lebanon, Tennessee and Rockford, Illinois totaling approximately $316,000.


·

Decrease in rent and reimbursements from our vacant properties in Liberty, Missouri and Greensboro, North Carolina of approximately $70,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2009.  


Real estate taxes increased $198,595 or 12% for the three months ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2009.  The net increase for the three months is due mainly to the real estate taxes related to the four industrial properties acquired in fiscal 2010.  Since the majority of our properties are net-leased, the increase in real estate taxes is recovered from the tenants.


Operating expenses increased $228,671 or 54% for the three months ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2009.  The increase is due mainly to an increase in operating expenses related to the acquisition of the four properties in fiscal 2010 noted above.   In addition the Company had an increase in repairs and maintenance of approximately $100,000 related to vacant properties.   


General and administrative expense increased $432,533 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2009.  The increase is due mainly to accruals of $350,000 in executive compensation and benefits, including severance costs of $275,000 for a former executive.  


Acquisition costs increased $197,710 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2009.   These costs relate to the transaction and due diligence costs associated with the acquisition of the industrial properties in fiscal 2011 and 2010.  The Company adopted ASC 805-10, Business Combinations on October 1, 2009, which requires purchases of operating properties to be recorded at “full fair value” and transaction costs to be expensed.  


During the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company recognized a gain on sale of securities of $2,808,022 and $329,238, respectively.  In addition, the Company had net unrealized gains on its securities held for sale of $10,696,250 as of December 31, 2010.  

 

Interest and dividend income increased $94,186 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2009.   The increase for the three months was due mainly to an increase in the average balance of securities available for sale, partially offset by a decrease in the weighted average yield on the portfolio.  The average balance of the securities was $44,002,000 and $27,282,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The weighted average yield for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was 6.5% and 8.3%, respectively.  


Changes in Financial Condition


The Company generated net cash from operating activities of $4,218,409 and $4,229,079 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.   


Real estate investments increased $17,484,274 from September 30, 2010 to December 31, 2010. This increase is due mainly to the purchase of the industrial properties in Lebanon, Tennessee and Rockford, Illinois, totaling 19,805,000 partially offset by depreciation expense for the three month period of $2,535,044.




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Securities available for sale increased $2,969,198 from September 30, 2010 to December 31, 2010.  The increase is due mainly to the purchases of securities of $5,571,493 and an increase in the unrealized gain on securities of $580,193 partially offset by sales and redemptions of securities with an adjusted cost of $3,182,488.


Mortgage notes payable increased $4,619,327 from September 30, 2010 to December 31, 2010.  This increase is due to the mortgages assumed of $10,577,988 related to the acquisitions of the two industrial properties completed during the three months ended December 31, 2010.  


Location

Mortgage

Assumed

Maturity

Date

Interest

Rate

Lebanon, TN

$8,645,181

7/1/19

7.6%

Rockford, IL

1,932,807

12/10/13

5.5%


This increase was offset by principal repayments of $5,958,660 for the three months ended December 31, 2010, which includes the repayment of the loan on the Quakertown, PA property of $2,437,500.  The Company is scheduled to repay a total of approximately $16,626,000 in mortgage principal in fiscal 2011 and intends to repay these mortgages from funds raised in the DRIP and from cash from operations.


Loans payable increased $5,756,140 from September 30, 2010 to December 31, 2010.   The increase was due to purchases of securities available for sale.  As of December 31, 2010, the Company had an outstanding balance of $10,030,053 on its margin loans and $10,000,000 available on its line of credit.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $4,218,409 and $4,229,079 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  Distributions paid on common stock for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 were $5,114,841 and $4,173,191, respectively (of which $1,352,589 and $1,162,416, respectively, were reinvested).  The Company pays distributions from cash provided by operating activities.      


As of December 31, 2010, the Company owned securities available for sale of $45,486,923 subject to margin loans of $10,030,054.  These marketable securities provide the Company with additional liquidity as well as dividend income.  As of December 31, 2010, the Company had a net unrealized gain on its portfolio of $10,696,250.  The dividends received from our investments, continue to meet our expectations.


As of December 31, 2010, the Company owned sixty-five properties (sixty-four industrial properties and one shopping center), of which fifty-five carried mortgage loans totaling $215,197,188.  The unencumbered properties could be refinanced to raise additional funds, although covenants in the Company’s line of credit limit the amount of unencumbered properties which can be mortgaged.  The Company had $10,000,000 available on its $15,000,000 line of credit as of December 31, 2010.  The Company’s total net debt plus preferred equity to total market capitalization was 49% as of December 31, 2010.  


On October 14, 2010, the Company issued 817,250 shares of its 7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock in a registered direct placement at $24.00 per share.  The Company received net proceeds of approximately $19,000,000 and used some of the net proceeds to purchase additional properties in the ordinary course of business and to repurchase $5,050,000 in 8% Debentures and for general corporate purposes.  The Company intends to make additional acquisitions of industrial properties when investments meeting our investment criteria can be found.  The Company now has a total of 2,139,750 shares of 7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock outstanding representing an aggregate liquidation preference of approximately $53,500,000


During the three months ended December 31, 2010, the Company paid $1,019,805 in preferred dividends.  On January 13, 2011, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $.4766 per share of the



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Company’s 7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock payable March 15, 2011, to preferred shareholders of record as of February 15, 2011.


The Company raised $3,080,313 (including reinvestments of $1,352,589) from the issuance of 389,685 common shares in the DRIP during the three months ended December 31, 2010.  During the three months ended December 31, 2010, the Company paid $5,114,841in total cash dividends or $0.15 per common share to common shareholders, of which $1,352,589 was reinvested in the DRIP.  On January 13, 2011, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.15 per common share to be paid on March 15, 2011 to common shareholders of record as of February 15, 2011.


The Company uses a variety of sources to fund its cash needs in addition to cash generated through operations. The Company may sell marketable securities, borrow on its margin loans, refinance debt, or raise capital through the DRIP or capital markets.  


As described above, the Company has been raising capital through its DRIP, private placements and public offerings of common and preferred stock and investing in net leased industrial properties.  The Company believes that funds generated from operations and the DRIP, together with the ability to finance and refinance its properties, will provide sufficient funds to adequately meet its obligations over the next year.


The Company seeks to invest in well-located, modern buildings leased primarily to investment grade tenants on long-term leases.  In management’s opinion, newly built facilities leased to FDX and its subsidiaries meet these criteria.  The Company has a concentration of FDX and FDX subsidiary leased properties.  As of December 31, 2010, no tenant leased more than 5% of the Company’s total leased square footage with the exception of FDX and its subsidiaries, which leased 46% of our total leased square footage, and the Mead Corporation, which leased 5% of our total leased square footage.  The only tenant that accounted for more than 5% of our total rental and reimbursement revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2010 was FDX and its subsidiaries.  Annualized rent and reimbursement revenue from FDX and FDX subsidiaries is estimated at approximately 56% of total rental and reimbursement revenue for fiscal year 2011.  FDX is a publicly-owned corporation and information on its financial business operations is readily available to the Company’s shareholders.  


The Company intends to acquire additional net-leased industrial properties on long-term leases, primarily to investment grade tenants and expand its current properties when needed.  The Company has historically financed purchases of real estate and expansions primarily through mortgages.   To the extent that funds or appropriate properties are not available, fewer acquisitions and expansions will be made.  


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.


Funds From Operations


Funds from operations (FFO) is defined as net income, excluding gains or losses from sales of depreciable assets, plus real estate-related depreciation and amortization.   FFO should be considered as a supplemental measure of operating performance used by REITs.  FFO excludes historical cost depreciation as an expense and may facilitate the comparison of REITs which have different cost basis.  The items excluded from FFO are significant components in understanding the Company’s financial performance.


FFO (i) does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by generally accepted accounting principles; (ii) should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a measure of operating performance or to cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities; and (iii) is not an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity.  FFO, as calculated by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other REITs.  



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The Company’s FFO for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 is calculated as follows:


                                                   Three Months Ended

        

     
 

12/31/10

 

12/31/09

 
     

Net Income

$4,814,589

 

$2,527,751

 

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

(28,407)

 

(53,477)

 

Preferred Dividend

(1,019,805)

 

(630,304)

 

Depreciation Expense

2,535,044

 

2,234,358

 

Amortization of In-Place Lease Intangible Assets

294,216

 

262,312

 

FFO

$6,595,637

 

$4,340,640

 


The following are the cash flows provided (used) by operating, investing and financing activities for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:


  
 

Three Months Ended

 

    2010

 

2009

    

Operating Activities

$4,218,409

 

$4,229,079

Investing Activities

(13,694,877)

 

(21,019,008)

Financing Activities

10,500,065

 

19,498,404




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Forward-Looking Statements


Statements contained in this Form 10-Q, including the documents that are incorporated by reference, that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Also, when we use any of the words “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guaranteed and are based on our current intentions and on our current expectations and assumptions. These statements, intentions, expectations and assumptions involve risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those we anticipate or project, such as:

·

the ability of our tenants to make payments under their respective leases, our reliance on certain major tenants and our ability to re-lease properties that are currently vacant or that become vacant;

·

our ability to obtain suitable tenants for our properties;

·

changes in real estate market conditions and general economic conditions;

·

the inherent risks associated with owning real estate, including local real estate market conditions, governing laws and regulations and illiquidity of real estate investments;

·

our ability to sell properties at an attractive price;

·

our ability to repay debt financing obligations;

·

our ability to refinance amounts outstanding under our credit facilities at maturity on terms favorable to us;

·

the loss of any member of our management team;

·

our ability to comply with certain debt covenants;

·

our ability to integrate acquired properties and operations into existing operations;

·

continued availability of proceeds from our debt or equity capital;

·

the availability of other debt and equity financing alternatives;

·

market conditions affecting our equity capital;

·

changes in interest rates under our current credit facilities and under any additional variable rate debt arrangements that we may enter into in the future;

·

our ability to implement successfully our selective acquisition strategy;

·

our ability to maintain internal controls and processes to ensure all transactions are accounted for properly, all relevant  disclosures and filings are timely made in accordance with all rules and regulations, and any potential fraud or embezzlement is thwarted or detected;

·

changes in federal or state tax rules or regulations that could have adverse tax consequences; and

·

our ability to qualify as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes.




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ITEM 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.


There have been no material changes to information required regarding quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk from the end of the preceding year to the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


ITEM 4.  Controls and Procedures.


The Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, with the assistance of other members of the Company’s management, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Based on such evaluation, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial and Accounting Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.


The Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial and Accounting Officer have also concluded that there have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting  during the quarter ended December 31, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II:  

OTHER INFORMATION



Item 1.

Legal Proceedings. – None

Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes to information required regarding risk factors from the end of the preceding year to the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A – “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2010, which could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. – None

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities. – None

Item 4.

(Removed and Reserved).

Item 5.

Other Information. – None

Item 6.

Exhibits.

10.1

Amendment to Employment Agreement – Michael P. Landy, dated January 19, 2011 (incorporated by reference to the 8-K filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 19, 2011)(Registration No. 001-33177).

31.1

Certification of Eugene W. Landy, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Filed herewith).

31.2

Certification of Maureen E. Vecere, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer of the Company, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Filed herewith).

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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by Eugene W.  Landy, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Maureen E. Vecere, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer (Furnished herewith).




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SIGNATURES

    

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

     

     

MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE

INVESTMENT CORPORATION


     

     


Date

February 8, 2011

By: /s/ Eugene W. Landy

  

Eugene W. Landy

  

President and Chief Executive Officer

   
   
   
   

Date:

February 8, 2011

By: /s/ Maureen E. Vecere

  

Maureen E. Vecere

  

Chief Financial and Accounting Officer

     





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