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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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 June 30, 2012

 

 

 

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 000-52619

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

AmREIT MONTHLY INCOME & GROWTH FUND III, LTD.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


 

 

 

Texas

 

20-2964630

(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

8 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

 

 

Houston, TX

 

77046

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

(713) 850-1400
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable
(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 Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x  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 o

Accelerated filer o

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company x

 

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 



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PAGE

 

 

 

 

 

Definitions

 

 

 

ii

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

 

1

 

ITEM 2.

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

 

15

 

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

19

 

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

19

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

 

20

 

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS.

 

20

 

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

 

20

 

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

 

20

 

ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

 

20

 

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION.

 

20

 

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS.

 

20

SIGNATURES

 

21

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

22


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DEFINITIONS

          As used in this Report, the following abbreviations and terms have the meanings as listed below. Additionally, the terms “we,” “our,” “MIG III,” the “Partnership” and “us” refer collectively to AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth Fund III, Ltd. and its subsidiaries, including joint ventures, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

 

 

 

ABBREVIATION

 

DEFINITION

 

 

 

AmREIT

 

AmREIT, Inc., a Maryland corporation and parent of our General Partner.

 

 

 

ARIC

 

AmREIT Realty Investment Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, a wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiary of AmREIT.

 

 

 

CEO

 

Chief Executive Officer.

 

 

 

CFO

 

Chief Financial Officer.

 

 

 

Exchange Act

 

Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

 

 

GAAP

 

U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

 

 

General Partner

 

AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth III Corporation, a subsidiary of AmREIT, Inc.

 

 

 

GLA

 

Gross leasable area.

 

 

 

LIBOR

 

London interbank offered rate.

 

 

 

Limited Partners

 

Owners / holders of our Units.

 

 

 

MIG IV

 

AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth Fund IV, L.P., an affiliated entity.

 

 

 

Offering

 

Both the issuance and sale of our initial 80 Units pursuant to the terms of a private placement memorandum dated April 19, 2005, and subsequent sale of Units through October 31, 2006 (a total of 2,844 Units).

 

 

 

Partners

 

Collectively our General Partner and Limited Partners.

 

 

 

PTC/BSQ

 

PTC/BSQ Holding Company LLC.

 

 

 

REIT

 

Real Estate Investment Trust.

 

 

 

SEC

 

Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

 

Securities Act

 

Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

 

 

Units

 

Limited partnership units sold in our Offering.

 

 

 

Quarterly Report

 

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

AmREIT MONTHLY INCOME & GROWTH FUND III, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except for Unit data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,
2012

 

December 31,
2011

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate investments at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

11,089

 

$

13,988

 

Buildings

 

 

21,483

 

 

29,856

 

Tenant improvements

 

 

985

 

 

894

 

 

 

 

33,557

 

 

44,738

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(5,278

)

 

(6,978

)

 

 

 

28,279

 

 

37,760

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in non-consolidated entities

 

 

21,600

 

 

22,586

 

Acquired lease intangibles, net

 

 

87

 

 

340

 

Net real estate investments

 

 

49,966

 

 

60,686

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

1,624

 

 

1,815

 

Tenant and account receivables, net

 

 

374

 

 

449

 

Accounts receivable - related party

 

 

209

 

 

102

 

Deferred costs, net

 

 

657

 

 

643

 

Other assets

 

 

849

 

 

811

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

53,679

 

$

64,506

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable

 

$

22,633

 

$

33,868

 

Notes payable - related party

 

 

5,778

 

 

4,982

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

 

545

 

 

666

 

Accounts payable - related party

 

 

164

 

 

20

 

Acquired below-market lease intangibles, net

 

 

25

 

 

49

 

Security deposits

 

 

123

 

 

144

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

 

29,268

 

 

39,729

 

Partners’ capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General partner

 

 

 

 

 

Limited partners, 2,833 Units outstanding at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

 

 

24,411

 

 

24,777

 

TOTAL PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

 

24,411

 

 

24,777

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

$

53,679

 

$

64,506

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AmREIT MONTHLY INCOME & GROWTH FUND III, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
(in thousands, except for per Unit data)
(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income from operating leases

 

$

714

 

$

748

 

$

1,400

 

$

1,320

 

Total revenues

 

 

714

 

 

748

 

 

1,400

 

 

1,320

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

36

 

 

33

 

 

61

 

 

47

 

General and administrative - related party

 

 

90

 

 

75

 

 

184

 

 

165

 

Asset management fees - related party

 

 

58

 

 

111

 

 

117

 

 

265

 

Property expense

 

 

227

 

 

230

 

 

543

 

 

405

 

Property management fees - related party

 

 

26

 

 

23

 

 

53

 

 

45

 

Legal and professional

 

 

71

 

 

180

 

 

201

 

 

248

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

280

 

 

264

 

 

553

 

 

527

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

788

 

 

916

 

 

1,712

 

 

1,702

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating loss

 

 

(74

)

 

(168

)

 

(312

)

 

(382

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and other income

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

38

 

 

3

 

Interest expense

 

 

(410

)

 

(406

)

 

(812

)

 

(808

)

Equity in losses from non-consolidated entities

 

 

(602

)

 

(263

)

 

(814

)

 

(593

)

Margin tax expense

 

 

(4

)

 

(3

)

 

(9

)

 

(8

)

Total other expense

 

 

(1,015

)

 

(671

)

 

(1,597

)

 

(1,406

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss before discontinued operations

 

 

(1,089

)

 

(839

)

 

(1,909

)

 

(1,788

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from real estate operations

 

 

 

 

(95

)

 

10

 

 

(240

)

Gain on debt extinguishment

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,533

 

 

 

Gain on sale of real estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,734

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

(95

)

 

1,543

 

 

1,494

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss, including non-controlling interest

 

 

(1,089

)

 

(934

)

 

(366

)

 

(294

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

(677

)

Net (loss) attributable to partners

 

$

(1,089

)

$

(906

)

$

(366

)

$

(971

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average Units outstanding

 

 

2,833

 

 

2,833

 

 

2,833

 

 

2,833

 

Net loss per Unit

 

$

(384.40

)

$

(319.80

)

$

(129.19

)

$

(342.75

)

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AmREIT MONTHLY INCOME & GROWTH FUND III, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
For the six months ended June 30, 2012
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners’ Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General
Partner

 

Limited
Partners

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

 

$

 

$

24,777

 

$

24,777

 

Net loss attributable to Partners (1)

 

 

 

 

(366

)

 

(366

)

Balance at June 30, 2012

 

$

 

$

24,411

 

$

24,411

 


 

 

 

 

(1)

The allocation of net loss includes a curative allocation to increase the General Partner capital account by $4 for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The cumulative curative allocation since inception of the Partnership is $374. The Partnership Agreement provides that no Partner shall be required to fund a deficit balance in their capital account.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AmREIT MONTHLY INCOME & GROWTH FUND III, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss, including non-controlling interest

 

$

(366

)

$

(294

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on extinguishment of debt

 

 

(1,533

)

 

 

Gain on sale of real estate

 

 

 

 

(1,734

)

Equity in losses from non-consolidated entities

 

 

814

 

 

593

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

692

 

 

863

 

Bad debt expense

 

 

8

 

 

10

 

Increase in tenant and accounts receivables

 

 

(40

)

 

(97

)

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable - related party

 

 

(127

)

 

65

 

Increase in deferred costs

 

 

(201

)

 

(98

)

Decrease (increase) in other assets

 

 

(50

)

 

91

 

Decrease in accounts payable and other liabilities

 

 

(99

)

 

(514

)

Increase in accounts payable - related party

 

 

574

 

 

400

 

Decrease in security deposits

 

 

(21

)

 

(3

)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(349

)

 

(718

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improvements to real estate

 

 

(284

)

 

(22

)

Investments in non-consolidated entities

 

 

(73

)

 

(1,825

)

Distributions from non-consolidated entities

 

 

280

 

 

125

 

Proceeds from property sale

 

 

 

 

4,493

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

 

(77

)

 

2,771

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on notes payable

 

 

(74

)

 

(87

)

Proceeds from notes payable - related party

 

 

353

 

 

 

Loan acquisition costs

 

 

(44

)

 

 

Distributions

 

 

 

 

(671

)

Distributions to non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

(1,924

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

235

 

 

(2,682

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(191

)

 

(629

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

1,815

 

 

2,646

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

1,624

 

$

2,017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental schedule of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for interest

 

$

461

 

$

1,203

 

Cash paid during the period for taxes

 

$

91

 

$

57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclassification from accounts payable - related party to notes payable - related party

 

$

443

 

$

312

 

Reclass from non-controlling interest to accounts payable - related party

 

$

 

$

29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable assumed by buyer in property disposition

 

$

 

$

15,675

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property delivered as settlement of debt

 

$

9,628

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction fees included in accounts payable

 

$

35

 

$

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AmREIT MONTHLY INCOME & GROWTH FUND III, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2012
(unaudited)

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

          We were formed on April 19, 2005 to acquire, develop and operate, directly or indirectly through joint venture arrangements, a portfolio of commercial real estate consisting primarily of multi-tenant shopping centers and mixed-use developments. Our General Partner is a subsidiary of AmREIT, an SEC reporting, publicly-traded Maryland corporation that has elected to be taxed as a REIT. As of June 30, 2012, our investments included two wholly-owned properties comprising approximately 127,000 square feet of GLA and seven properties in which we own a non-controlling interest through joint ventures comprising approximately 1,159,000 square feet of GLA. A majority of our properties are located in highly populated, suburban communities in Texas.

          Our operating period will continue until October 31, 2012 (our scheduled liquidation commencement date); however, our operating period may be extended to October 31, 2014 with the consent of holders of a majority of our Units held by our Limited Partners. During our operating period, our General Partner intends to hold our properties 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. When deciding whether to sell properties during our operating period, our General Partner will consider factors such as potential capital appreciation, cash flow, the availability of other attractive investment opportunities and federal income tax considerations. Our General Partner currently believes that it is not likely that the real estate market will sufficiently recover prior to our scheduled liquidation commencement date of October 2012, and our General Partner is considering extending the operating period. If the determination that extending the operating period is in the best interest of the Limited Partners, our General Partner will seek to obtain majority consent from the Limited Partners; however, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining majority consent.

          At the end of our operating period, our General Partner will in good faith actively market for sale all of our properties other than those in the development or redevelopment stage and commence an orderly Partnership liquidation. Properties in the development or redevelopment stage at the end of the operating period will be marketed for sale upon completion. Once our General Partner has marketed for sale all of our properties, it may take months or years for our General Partner to sell all of our properties and wind up our operations.

          Our results of operations may be sensitive to changes in overall economic conditions that impact tenant leasing practices. Adverse economic conditions affecting tenant income, such as employment levels, business conditions, interest rates, tax rates, fuel and energy costs and other matters, could reduce overall tenant leasing or cause tenants to shift their leasing practices. In addition, periods of economic slowdown or recession, rising interest rates or declining demand for real estate, could result in a general decline in rents or an increased incidence of defaults under existing leases. The United States economy is still experiencing weakness from the past economic recession, which resulted in increased unemployment, weakening of tenant financial condition, large-scale business failures and tight credit markets. High levels of unemployment have persisted, and rental rates and valuations for retail space have not fully recovered to pre-recession levels and may not for a number of years. Furthermore, the uncertainty surrounding the rapidly increasing national debt of the United States and continuing global economic upheaval have kept markets volatile. These unstable conditions could continue for a prolonged period of time. It is difficult to determine the breadth and duration of the financial market problems and the many ways in which they may affect our tenants and our business in general. A significant additional deterioration in the United States economy or the bankruptcy or insolvency of one or more of our significant tenants could cause our current plans to meet our projected cash shortfalls to be insufficient.

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          We face significant liquidity challenges in implementing our investment strategy. Projected cash sources (including cash on hand) and uses for cash indicate periods of cash shortfalls during the year ended December 31, 2012. However, we believe that we will be able to generate sufficient liquidity to satisfy any cash shortfalls through (1) managing the timing of forecasted capital expenditures related to the lease-up of properties, (2) managing the timing of operating expense payments and, to the extent possible, accelerating cash collections, (3) deferral of fees paid to our General Partner and its affiliates, and (4) sales of certain of our investments in non-consolidated entities. No assurance can be given that we will be able to generate such liquidity.

          AmREIT has agreed to continue to provide financial support to us through and including January 1, 2013 in the form of continued deferral of payment of advisory fees earned and payable to the extent such deferral of fees is necessary for our continued operation. Such fees may include property management, asset management, development fees and reimbursement of certain of AmREIT’s general and administrative costs. Additionally, AmREIT has agreed that it will not require us to repay the $4.0 million notes payable – related party we owe to AmREIT as of June 30, 2012 until a date subsequent to January 1, 2013. AmREIT’s agreement to provide such financial support and defer payment is limited to its continued ability to do so.

          We may have liquidity demands based upon our requirement to perform under guarantees of certain of our joint ventures to the extent they are unable to fully satisfy certain guaranteed debts.

          The above steps may not be sufficient to restore our long term viability and we could incur individual setbacks and possible significant losses. Even with the deferral agreements with AmREIT, we still may incur cash shortfalls, we may be required to perform under certain guarantees of our joint ventures or be unable to refinance certain debt as it comes due that could result in lender repossession of one or more properties owned by us and/or our joint ventures or we may be forced to sell one or more properties at a time when it is disadvantageous to do so, potentially resulting in losses on the disposition of those properties. We continually work to maximize the returns and work for the best interests of our Limited Partners and are examining a range of alternatives, which may include:

 

 

 

 

postponement of the liquidation date in order to hold and operate the property for a period of time;

 

 

 

 

obtaining additional partner capital through sales/creation of new partnerships and joint ventures;

 

 

 

 

dispositions of certain properties, even if at a loss;

 

 

 

 

delivery of the property to the lender; or

 

 

 

 

a combination of all or certain aspects of the above.

          Based on the foregoing, it is possible that investors may not recover all of their original investment. We currently do not expect to distribute net sales proceeds or any net cash flows from operations to our partners until we enter the liquidation phase. If the real estate market has not sufficiently recovered prior to our liquidation period commencement date of October 31, 2012, we may seek to postpone liquidation if we believe such liquidation is not in the best interests of our Limited Partners at that time.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

          Our financial records are maintained on the accrual basis of accounting whereby revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recorded when incurred. The consolidated financial statements include our accounts as well as the accounts of any wholly- or majority-owned subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest. Investments in joint ventures and partnerships where we have the ability to exercise significant influence but do not exercise financial and operating control are accounted for using the equity method (see Note 4). The significant accounting policies of our non-consolidated entities are consistent with those of our subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest. As of June 30, 2012, we do not have any interests in variable interest entities. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

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          The consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC and are unaudited. In our opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consisted of normal recurring items. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted from these statements pursuant to the SEC rules and regulations and, accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Use of Estimates

          The preparation of consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

          We consider all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits at commercial banks and money market funds.

Revenue Recognition

          Rental income from operating leases – We lease space to tenants under agreements with varying terms. Our leases are accounted for as operating leases, and, although certain leases of the properties provide for tenant occupancy during periods for which no rent is due and/or for increases or decreases in the minimum lease payments over the terms of the leases, revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the individual leases. Revenue recognition under a lease begins when the lessee takes possession of or controls the physical use of the leased asset. Generally, possession or control occurs on the lease commencement date. In all cases, we have determined that we are the owner of any tenant improvements that we fund pursuant to the lease terms. In cases where significant tenant improvements are made prior to lease commencement, the leased asset is considered to be the finished space, and revenue recognition therefore begins when the improvements are substantially complete. Revenue from tenant reimbursements of taxes, maintenance expenses and insurance is recognized in the period the related expense is recorded. Accrued rents are included in tenant and accounts receivable, net.

Receivables and Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts

          Tenant and Accounts Receivable, Net - Included in tenant receivables are base rents, tenant reimbursements and adjustments related to recording rents on a straight-line basis. An allowance for the uncollectible portion of accrued rents and accounts receivable is determined based upon customer credit-worthiness (including expected recovery of our claim with respect to any tenants in bankruptcy), historical bad debt levels, and current economic trends. Bad debt expenses and any related recoveries are included in general and administrative expense. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our allowance for uncollectible accounts related to our tenant receivables was $166,000 and $410,000, respectively.

          Accounts Receivable – Related Party - Included in accounts receivable related party are short-term cash advances provided to certain of our affiliated investment entities primarily for their development needs. These cash advances are due upon demand.

Development Properties

          Expenditures related to the development of real estate are capitalized as part of construction in progress, which includes carrying charges, primarily interest, real estate taxes and loan acquisition costs, and direct and indirect development costs related to buildings under construction. The capitalization of such costs ceases at the earlier of one year from the date of completion of major construction or when the property, or any completed portion, becomes available for occupancy. We capitalize costs associated with pending acquisitions of raw land once the acquisition of the property is determined to be probable.

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Acquired Properties and Acquired Intangibles

          We account for operating real estate acquisitions as an acquisition of a business as we believe most operating real estate meets the definition of a “business” under GAAP. Accordingly, we allocate the purchase price of acquired properties to land, building and improvements, identifiable intangible assets and to the acquired liabilities based on their respective fair values. Identifiable intangibles include amounts allocated to acquired above and below market leases, the value of in-place leases and customer relationship value, if any. We determine fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends and specific market and economic conditions that may affect the property. Factors considered by management in our analysis of determining the as-if-vacant property value include (i) an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, considering market conditions, and (ii) costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, tenant demand and other economic conditions. Management also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, tenant improvements, legal and other related expenses. Intangibles related to in-place lease value and above and below-market leases are recorded as acquired lease intangibles and are amortized as an adjustment to rental revenue or amortization expense, as appropriate, over the remaining terms of the underlying leases. Below market leases include fixed-rate renewal periods where we believe the renewal is reasonably assured. Premiums or discounts on debt are amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of such debt. Costs related to acquiring operating properties are expensed as incurred.

Depreciation

          Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of up to 36 years for buildings, up to 11 years for site improvements and over the term of the lease for tenant improvements. We reevaluate the useful lives of our buildings and improvements as warranted by changing conditions at our properties. As part of this re-evaluation, we may also consider whether such changing conditions indicate a potential impairment, and we perform an impairment analysis, as necessary, at the property level. In the case of a property redevelopment, we reassess the useful lives of specific buildings or other improvements to be demolished as part of that redevelopment once the redevelopment is probable of occurring.

Impairment

          We review our properties for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets, including acquired lease intangibles and accrued rental income, may not be recoverable through operations. We determine whether an impairment in value occurred by comparing the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges), including the residual value of the property, with the carrying value of the individual property. If impairment is indicated, a loss will be recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value. Both the estimated undiscounted cash flow analysis and fair value determination are based upon various factors that require complex and subjective judgments to be made by management. Such assumptions include projecting lease-up periods, holding periods, cap rates, rental rates, operating expenses, lease terms, tenant creditworthiness, tenant improvement allowances, terminal sales value and certain macroeconomic factors among other assumptions to be made for each property. For our multi-building retail centers, we consider the entire retail center as the asset group for purposes of our impairment analysis. We review our investments in non-consolidated entities for impairment based on a similar review of the properties held by the investee entity. No impairment charges were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.

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Fair Value Measurements

          GAAP emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Therefore, a fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. GAAP requires the use of observable market data, when available, in making fair value measurements. Observable inputs are inputs that the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of ours. When market data inputs are unobservable, we utilize inputs that we believe reflect our best estimate of the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified that are within Level 3 of the hierarchy). The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

 

 

 

 

Level 1 Inputs – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Partnership has the ability to access.

 

 

 

 

Level 2 Inputs – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

 

 

 

 

Level 3 Inputs – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on the Partnership’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity.

          Recurring Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Our consolidated financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, tenant receivables, accounts receivable – related party, notes payable, notes payable – related party, accounts payable – related party, and accounts payable and other liabilities. The carrying values of all of these financial instruments, except for our notes payable, are representative of the fair values due to the short-term nature of the instruments. See Note 5 for fair value disclosures of our notes payable.

Subsequent Events

          Except as otherwise disclosed in this Quarterly Report, we did not have any material subsequent events as of the date of this filing that impacted our consolidated financial statements.

3. REAL ESTATE DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

          Market at Lake Houston - On February 25, 2011, we sold the Market at Lake Houston property to AmREIT, which generated net proceeds of $4.5 million and resulted in a gain of $1.7 million. In conjunction with the sale, we extinguished outstanding debt in the amount of $15.7 million that was secured by the property. This property was owned 60% by the Partnership and 40% by an affiliated fund whose general partner is also a subsidiary of AmREIT. The transaction was completed at fair market value pursuant to an independent appraisal process.

          Olmos Creek- Our Olmos Creek mortgage of $11.2 million matured unpaid on November 1, 2011. The lender subsequently sold the note (including the right to the property) in January 2012. We entered into a settlement agreement with the new owner of the mortgage and delivered the property to the purchaser on February 6, 2012 in exchange for a release of substantially all of the obligations under the Olmos Creek mortgage. The settlement of the debt resulted in a gain on debt extinguishment of approximately $1.5 million as reported on consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012.

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          These disposed properties have been reflected as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The following is a summary of our income (loss) from discontinued real estate operations for the periods presented below (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income from operating leases

 

$

 

$

267

 

$

91

 

$

868

 

Total revenues

 

 

 

 

267

 

 

91

 

 

868

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

9

 

Property expense

 

 

 

 

66

 

 

21

 

 

218

 

Property management fees - related party

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

3

 

 

32

 

Legal and professional

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

15

 

 

20

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

105

 

 

31

 

 

322

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

 

 

188

 

 

70

 

 

601

 

Operating income

 

 

 

 

79

 

 

21

 

 

267

 

Other (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

(175

)

 

 

 

(492

)

Margin tax expense

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

(11

)

 

(15

)

Total other expense

 

 

 

 

(174

)

 

(11

)

 

(507

)

Income (loss) from real estate operations

 

 

 

 

(95

)

 

10

 

 

(240

)

Gain on debt extinguishment

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,533

 

 

 

Gain on sale of real estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,734

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

$

 

$

(95

)

$

1,543

 

$

1,494

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN NON-CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

          We have investments in five entities through which we own an interest in seven properties which are accounted for using the equity method of accounting due to our ability to exercise significant influence over them. Our investment balances as reported on our consolidated balance sheet are as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment

 

 

Ownership

 

June 30,
2012

 

December 31,
2011

 

5433 Westheimer

 

 

57.5

%

$

3,251

 

$

3,573

 

Casa Linda

 

 

50.0

%

 

3,019

 

 

3,439

 

Woodlake Pointe

 

 

30.0

%

 

4,652

 

 

4,668

 

PTC/BSQ

 

 

20.0

%

 

10,226

 

 

10,477

 

Woodlake Square

 

 

3.0

%

 

452

 

 

429

 

Total

 

 

 

 

$

21,600

 

$

22,586

 

          5433 Westheimer – We own a 57.5% interest in 5433 Westheimer, LP, which owns an office building with 134,000 square feet of GLA and a 152-room hotel in Houston, Texas. The remaining 42.5% is owned by a third party, joint-venture partner. The property is not consolidated into our financial statements as we and our joint venture partner share equally in decision making rights. The debt securing the 5433 Westheimer property matured unpaid in December 2011. On April 10, 2012, 5433 Westheimer, LP sold the 152-room hotel for $28.7 million, and net the proceeds received were used to pay down the loan balance to $3.8 million. 5433 Westheimer, LP will continue to own and operate the office building. The lender has extended the remaining debt outstanding through October 31, 2012. 5433 Westheimer, LP is also working to refinance the remaining debt for a longer term with a new lender. We believe that 5433 Westheimer, LP will be able to obtain such refinancing within that timeframe. We and our joint venture partner are joint and several guarantors of 50% of this debt.

          Casa Linda - We own a 50% interest in AmREIT Casa Linda, LP which owns a multi-tenant retail property located in Dallas, Texas with a combined GLA of 325,000 square feet. The remaining 50% is owned by MIG IV, an affiliate of our General Partner. The property is secured by a seven-year mortgage loan that matures in January 2014. The loan was in the amount of $38.0 million, bears an annual interest rate of 5.48% and is interest-only until maturity.

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          Woodlake Pointe - We own a 30% interest in AmREIT Westheimer Gessner, LP, which owns Woodlake Pointe, a multi-tenant retail property located in Houston, Texas with a combined GLA of 82,120 square feet. The remaining 70% is owned by affiliated AmREIT entities, MIG IV (60%) and ARIC (10%). During November 2011, Woodlake Pointe obtained a $6.7 million construction loan to fund its redevelopment. We have a signed lease with a large national fitness tenant to construct a 45,000 square foot building on the property and are in discussions with another anchor tenant for the existing building. As of June 30, 2012, Woodlake Pointe has incurred approximately $2.5 million in redevelopment costs with a total expected cost of approximately $6.7 million including tenant improvements and leasing costs with completion anticipated later in 2012.

          PTC/BSQ - We own a 20% interest in PTC/BSQ Holding Company LLC, which owns three multi-tenant retail properties located in Plano, Texas with a combined GLA of 460,000 square feet. The remaining 80% is owned by an unaffiliated third party. During the second quarter of 2011, we invested $1.8 million (our funding requirement of 20%) in this holding company in order to acquire the vacant anchor building within the Preston Towne Crossing shopping center. In December 2011, the joint venture refinanced the mortgage loans with a $44.4 million term loan maturing December 27, 2014. The loan has two one-year extension options, provided certain conditions are met. The term loan provides for $7.0 million of capital expenditures, which are currently held in escrow until the construction costs are incurred. The $7.0 million allocates $6.0 million for redevelopment of the recently acquired vacant anchor building within the Preston Towne Crossing shopping center and $1.0 million for improvements to the remaining Preston Towne Crossing shopping center. Redevelopment began in January 2012 and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2012. As of June 30, 2012, approximately $4.6 million in redevelopment costs have been incurred with a total expected cost of $7.0 million including tenant improvements and leasing costs.

          Woodlake Square - We own a 3% interest in AmREIT Woodlake Square, LP, which owns a multi-tenant retail property located in Houston, Texas with a combined GLA of 161,000 square feet. The remaining 97% is owned by the third-party institutional partner (90%), ARIC (1%) and by MIG IV (6%), an affiliated AmREIT entity. Our interest in Woodlake Square, also carries a promoted interest in profits and cash flows once an 11.65% return is met on the project. We account for this investment using the equity method given our ability to significantly influence the property’s operations. The joint venture commenced redevelopment of this property in the third quarter of 2010 and was completed in April 2011. As of June 30, 2012, Woodlake Square has incurred approximately $6.5 million in redevelopment costs with a total expected cost of approximately $8.2 million including additional tenant improvements and leasing costs. On February 23, 2012, this entity sold a parcel of land that resulted in a gain of approximately $437,000. Our 3% share of this gain is included in our equity losses in non-consolidated entities on our consolidated statement of operations.

          Combined condensed financial information for our non-consolidated entities (at 100%) is summarized as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

3,377

 

$

5,261

 

$

8,423

 

$

10,684

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

(1,349

)

 

(1,797

)

 

(2,939

)

 

(3,626

)

Interest expense

 

 

(1,134

)

 

(1,563

)

 

(2,236

)

 

(3,093

)

Net loss

 

 

(1,134

)

 

(934

)

 

(1,503

)

 

(1,919

)

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5. NOTES PAYABLE

          Our outstanding debt as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable

 

 

June 30,
2012

 

December 31,
2011

 

Lantern Lane

 

$

12,800

 

$

12,800

 

Olmos Creek

 

 

 

 

11,161

 

Westside Plaza

 

 

9,833

 

 

9,907

 

Total

 

$

22,633

 

$

33,868

 

          Our Olmos Creek mortgage of $11.2 million matured unpaid on November 1, 2011. The lender subsequently sold the note (including the right to the property) in January 2012. We entered into a settlement agreement with the new owner of the mortgage and delivered the property to the purchaser on February 6, 2012 in exchange for a release of substantially all of the obligations under the Olmos Creek mortgage. As a result, we no longer own this property. We recorded a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $1.5 million during the first quarter of 2012, which represents the amount by which the balance owed under the note payable exceeded the estimated fair value of the property.

          Our Westside Plaza debt is a fixed-rate mortgage loan and our Lantern Lane debt is a variable-rate mortgage loan. We are currently in negotiations with the lender to refinance our Westside Plaza debt. Our mortgage loans are secured by our real estate properties and may be prepaid but could be subject to a yield-maintenance premium or prepayment penalty. Our mortgage loans are generally due in monthly installments of interest and principal and our mortgages mature over terms ranging from April 2013 through June 2015. As of June 30, 2012, the weighted-average interest rate on our fixed-rate debt is 6.1%, and the weighted average remaining life of such debt is 2.9 years.

          We also serve as guarantor on debt in the amount of $21.4 million that is the primary obligation of our non-consolidated joint ventures. Included in this amount is $1.9 million that we guaranteed related to our 5433 Westheimer property. The debt securing the 5433 Westheimer property matured unpaid in December 2011. On April 10, 2012, 5433 Westheimer, LP sold the 152-room hotel for $28.7 million, and net the proceeds received were used to pay down the loan balance to $3.8 million. The lender has extended the remaining debt outstanding through October 31, 2012. 5433 Westheimer, LP is also working to refinance the remaining debt for a longer term with a new lender. We believe that 5433 Westheimer, LP will be able to obtain such refinancing within that timeframe. The remainder of the debt that we guarantee matures in 2013 and 2014. We have not accrued any liability with respect to these guarantees as we believe it is unlikely we would be required to perform and, therefore, the fair value of any obligation would be insignificant.

          Notes Payable – Related Party – As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our notes payable – related party were $5.8 million and $5.0 million, respectively. Approximately $1.0 million of our notes payable – related party is secured by our investment in the Woodlake Pointe property. The increase in our notes payable – related party represents additional borrowings of $257,000 during the first quarter of 2012 primarily to fund the payment of real estate taxes and $230,000 related to the deferral of payment of fees and interest owed to our General Partner and its affiliates as part of our strategy to manage cash in the near-term. Of the total balance, $1.8 million accrues interest monthly at LIBOR plus a spread of 4.0% with a floor of 7.0%, and the remaining balance accrues interest monthly at LIBOR plus a spread of 3.875%, with a floor of 5.375%.

          Fair Value of Notes Payable – We record our debt instruments based on contractual terms, net of any applicable premium or discount on our consolidated balance sheet. We did not elect to apply the alternative GAAP provisions of the fair value option for recording financial assets and financial liabilities. In determining the fair value of our debt instruments, we determine the appropriate treasury bill rate based on the remaining time to maturity for each of the debt instruments. We then add the appropriate yield spread to the treasury bill rate. The yield spread is a risk premium estimated by investors to account for credit risk involved in debt financing. The spread is typically estimated based on the property type and loan-to-value ratio of the debt instrument. The result is an estimate of the market interest rate a typical investor would expect to receive given the underlying subject asset (property type) and remaining time to maturity. We believe the fair value of our notes payable is classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Based on these estimates, the fair value of notes payable was $23.0 million and $33.1 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

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6. CONCENTRATIONS

          As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, each of our two consolidated properties individually comprised greater than 10% of our consolidated total assets. Consistent with our strategy of investing in geographic areas that we know well, both properties are located in the Houston metropolitan area. These Houston properties represent 100% of our rental income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. Houston is Texas’ largest city and the fourth largest city in the United States.

          Following are the base rents generated by our top five tenants during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the three months ended June 30,

 

For the six months ended June 30,

 

Tenant

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

Trend Mall

 

$

95

 

$

27

 

$

190

 

$

27

 

Rice Food Markets, Inc.

 

 

73

 

 

73

 

 

146

 

 

146

 

Fidelity Investments

 

 

46

 

 

46

 

 

93

 

 

93

 

Fadis Mediterranean Delight

 

 

36

 

 

33

 

 

69

 

 

65

 

Potbelly

 

 

30

 

 

30

 

 

61

 

 

61

 

Totals

 

$

280

 

$

209

 

$

559

 

$

392

 

7. PARTNERS’ CAPITAL AND NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

          Distributions - We suspended all distribution payments in July 2009 and do not anticipate reinstating distributions until improvements in the real estate and liquidity markets warrant such payment. If we resume distributions during the operating period of the Partnership, net cash flow, as defined, will be distributed 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partner. During the liquidation stage of the Partnership (scheduled to commence in October 2012, unless extended), net cash flow, as defined, will be distributed among the limited partners and the General Partner in the following manner:

 

 

 

 

first - 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partner until such time as the limited partners have received cumulative distributions from all sources (including monthly cash distributions during the operating stage of the Partnership) equal to 100% of their unreturned invested capital plus an amount equal to 10% per annum uncompounded on their invested capital;

 

 

 

 

second - 100% to the General Partner until it has received cumulative distributions from all sources (other than with respect to its limited partner units it purchased) in an amount equal to 40% of the net cash flow paid to date to the limited partners in excess of their adjusted capital; and

 

 

 

 

thereafter - 60% to the limited partners and 40% to the General Partner.

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8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

          Certain of our affiliates receive fees for ongoing property management and administrative services. In the event that these companies are unable to provide us with the respective services, we would be required to find alternative providers of these services. The following table summarizes the amount of such compensation incurred by us during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

Type of service

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

Asset management fees

 

$

58

 

$

111

 

$

117

 

$

265

 

Property management fees

 

 

26

 

 

23

 

 

53

 

 

45

 

Leasing costs

 

 

91

 

 

40

 

 

102

 

 

93

 

Administrative costs reimbursements

 

 

90

 

 

75

 

 

184

 

 

165

 

 

 

$

265

 

$

249

 

$

456

 

$

568

 

          In addition to the above fees incurred by us, the non-consolidated entities in which we have investments pay property management and leasing fees to one of our affiliated entities. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, such fees totaled $677,000 and $473,000, respectively. For more information, see Note 4 regarding investments in non-consolidated entities. On February 25, 2011, we sold the Market at Lake Houston property to AmREIT. For more information, see Note 3 regarding real estate dispositions and discontinued operations.

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

          Litigation - We are involved in various matters of litigation arising in the normal course of business; however, we believe that we maintain comprehensive, general liability and extended insurance coverage as deemed necessary with respect to our properties. Except as further discussed below, we believe that no estimate of loss or range of loss, if any, can be made at this time for such matters; however, our management, based in part upon consultation with legal counsel, is of the opinion that, when such litigation is resolved, any liability in excess of amounts covered by insurance or already included in our consolidated financial statements, if any, will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

          Environmental matters - In connection with the ownership and operation of real estate, we may be potentially liable for costs and damages related to environmental matters. In particular, we are subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations as they apply to real estate pertaining to chemicals used by the dry cleaning industry, the existence of asbestos in older shopping centers, and underground petroleum storage tanks. We have not been notified by any governmental authority of any non-compliance, liability or other claim.

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ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

          The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

          Certain information presented in this Quarterly Report constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, our actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Certain factors that might cause such a difference include the following: changes in general economic conditions, changes in real estate market conditions, continued availability of proceeds from our debt or equity capital, our ability to locate suitable tenants for our properties, the ability of tenants to make payments under their respective leases, timing of acquisitions, development starts and sales of properties, the ability to meet development schedules and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it was made, and the Partnership undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time.

OVERVIEW

          We are a Texas limited partnership formed to acquire, develop and operate, directly or indirectly through joint venture arrangements, commercial real estate consisting primarily of single-tenant and multi-tenant retail properties. Our Units are not currently listed on a securities exchange, and there currently is no established public trading market for our Units. We do not intend to list our Units on a securities exchange in the future.

          Our General Partner is a Texas corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of AmREIT, an SEC reporting, publicly-traded Maryland corporation that has elected to be taxed as a REIT. Our General Partner has the exclusive right to manage our business and affairs on a day-to-day basis pursuant to our limited partnership agreement. The Limited Partners have the right to remove and replace our General Partner, with or without cause, by a vote of the Limited Partners owning a majority of the outstanding Units (excluding any Units held by our General Partner). Our General Partner is responsible for all of our investment decisions, including decisions relating to the properties to be developed, the method and timing of financing or refinancing the properties, the selection of tenants, the terms of the leases, the method and timing of the sale of the properties and the reinvestment of net sales proceeds. Our General Partner utilizes the services of AmREIT and its affiliates in performing its duties under our limited partnership agreement.

          Our Olmos Creek mortgage of $11.2 million matured unpaid on November 1, 2011. The lender subsequently sold the note (including the right to the property) in January 2012. We entered into a settlement agreement with the new owner of the mortgage and delivered the property to the purchaser on February 6, 2012 in exchange for a release of substantially all of the obligations under the Olmos Creek mortgage. As a result, we no longer own this property. We recorded a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $1.5 million during the first quarter of 2012, which represents the amount by which the balance owed under the note payable exceeds the estimated fair value of the property.

          As of June 30, 2012, our investments include two wholly-owned properties comprising approximately 127,000 square feet of GLA and seven properties in which we own a non-controlling interest through joint ventures comprising approximately 1,159,000 square feet of GLA. A majority of our properties are located in highly populated, suburban communities in Texas. Substantially all of our revenue is derived from rental income from these properties, primarily from net leasing arrangements, where most of the operating expenses of the properties are absorbed by our tenants. As a result, our operating results and cash flows are primarily influenced by rental income from our properties and interest expense on our property acquisition indebtedness. Rental income accounted for 100% of our total revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. As of June 30, 2012, our properties had an average occupancy rate of approximately 76%, and the average debt leverage ratio of the properties in which we have an investment interest was approximately 39%, with 74% of such debt carrying a fixed rate of interest.

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          On April 10, 2012, 5433 Westheimer, LP, an investment accounted for under the equity method, sold the 152-room hotel for $28.7 million, and the net proceeds were used to pay down the loan balance to $3.8 million as discussed in Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

          Below is a discussion of our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011. For purposes of comparing our results for the period presented below, the operating results from the Market of Lake Houston and Olmos Creek have been presented separately as discontinued operations.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 versus Three Months Ended June 30, 2011

          Revenue. Revenue remained approximately the same during the three months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 ($714,000 in 2012 versus $748,000 in 2011).

          Asset Management Fees – related party. Asset management fees – related party decreased approximately $53,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 ($58,000 in 2012 versus $111,000 in 2011). Our asset management fees are calculated based upon the net value of our assets, which has decreased between the 2011 and the 2012 periods.

          Legal and Professional. Legal and professional expense decreased approximately $109,000 for the three months June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 ($71,000 in 2012 versus $180,000 in 2011). This decrease was due to a non-recurring audit of one of our non-consolidated entities during the second quarter of 2011.

          Equity in Losses from Non-Consolidated Entities. Equity in losses from non-consolidated entities increased approximately $265,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 (a loss of $528,000 in 2012 versus a loss of $263,000 in 2011). These amounts represent our ownership portion of our joint ventures’ net income or loss for the period. The increased loss is primarily due to the loss that 5433 Westheimer, LP incurred as a result of the sale of the 152-room hotel, as discussed in Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

          Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest. Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest of $28,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 represents the gain recognized from the sale of the Market at Lake Houston property in February 2011, a portion of which was attributable to non-controlling interest. We did not recognize similar income attributable to non-controlling interest during the three months ended June 30, 2012.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 versus Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

          Revenue. Revenue increased approximately $80,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 ($1.4 million in 2012 versus $1.3 million in 2011). The increase is primarily attributable to the DSW vacancy at Westside Plaza that was leased to a new tenant after the first quarter of 2011.

          Asset Management Fees – related party. Asset management fees – related party decreased approximately $148,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 ($117,000 in 2012 versus $265,000 in 2011). Our asset management fees are calculated based upon the net value of our assets, which has decreased between the 2011 and the 2012 periods.

          Property Expense. Property expense increased approximately $138,000 for the six months March 31, 2012 as compared to 2011 ($543,000 in 2012 versus $405,000 in 2011). This increase was primarily due to non-reimbursable repairs and maintenance at our Lantern Lane property that occurred during the first quarter of 2012.

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          Legal and Professional. Legal and professional expense decreased approximately $47,000 for the six months June 30, 2012 as compared to 2011 ($201,000 in 2012 versus $248,000 in 2011). This decrease was due to a non-recurring audit of one of our non-consolidated entities during the second quarter of 2011, offset by increased expenses related to our Lantern Lane property during 2012 resulting from continued lease-up and environmental monitoring expenses for the property.

          Equity in Losses from Non-Consolidated Entities. Equity in losses from non-consolidated entities increased approximately $147,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 (a loss of $740,000 in 2012 versus a loss of $593,000 in 2011). These amounts represent our ownership portion of our joint ventures’ net income or loss for the period. The increased loss is primarily due to the loss that 5433 Westheimer, LP incurred as a result of the sale of the 152-room hotel, as discussed in Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

          Gain on Sale of Real Estate. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we recognized a gain of $1.7 million on the sale of the Market at Lake Houston property. We did not recognize a similar gain during the six months ended June 30, 2012. See Note 3 in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion on the sale of the Market at Lake Houston property.

          Gain on Debt Extinguishment. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we recognized a gain of $1.5 million on the extinguishment of debt on our Olmos Creek property. We did not recognize a similar gain during the six months ended June 30, 2011. See Notes 3 and 5 in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion on the disposition of our Olmos Creek property.

          Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest. Net income attributable to non-controlling interest of $677,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 represents the gain recognized from the sale of the Market at Lake Houston property in February 2011, a portion of which was attributable to non-controlling interest. We did not recognize similar income attributable to non-controlling interest during the six months ended June 30, 2012.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

          Cash and cash equivalents are our primary sources of liquidity. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately $1.6 million and approximately $1.8 million, respectively.

          Our short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of operating expenses and other expenditures associated with our properties, regular debt service requirements, capital expenditures and, potentially, acquisitions. We anticipate that our primary long-term liquidity requirements will include, but will not be limited to, operating expenses, making scheduled debt service payments, funding renovations, expansions and other significant capital expenditures for our existing portfolio of properties and acquiring new assets compatible with our investment strategy, subject to the availability of attractive properties and our ability to consummate acquisitions on satisfactory terms.

          We face significant liquidity challenges in implementing our investment strategy on both a short-term and long-term basis. Projected cash sources (including cash on hand) and uses for the Partnership indicate periods of cash shortfalls during the year ended December 31, 2012. However, we believe that we will be able to generate sufficient liquidity to satisfy any cash shortfalls through (1) managing the timing of forecasted capital expenditures related to the lease-up of properties, (2) managing the timing of operating expense payments and, to the extent possible, accelerating cash collections, (3) deferral of fees paid to our General Partner and its affiliates and (4) sales of certain of our investments in non-consolidated entities.

          AmREIT has agreed to continue to provide financial support to us through and including January 1, 2013 in the form of continued deferral of payment of advisory fees earned and payable to the extent such deferral of fees is necessary for our continued operation. Such fees may include property management, asset management, development fees and reimbursement of certain of AmREIT’s general and administrative costs. Additionally, AmREIT has agreed that it will not require us to repay the $4.0 million notes payable – related party we owe to AmREIT as of June 30, 2012 until a date subsequent to January 1, 2013. AmREIT’s agreement to provide such financial support and defer payment is limited to its continued ability to do so.

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          We may have liquidity demands based upon our requirement to perform under guarantees of certain of our joint ventures to the extent they are unable to fully satisfy certain guaranteed debts. The debt securing the 5433 Westheimer property matured unpaid in December 2011. On April 10, 2012, 5433 Westheimer, LP we sold the 152-room hotel for $28.7 million, and net the proceeds received were used to pay down the loan balance to $3.8 million. 5433 Westheimer, LP will continue to own and operate the office building. The lender has extended the remaining debt outstanding through October 31, 2012. 5433 Westheimer, LP is also working to refinance the remaining debt for a longer term with a new lender. We believe that it will be able to obtain such refinancing within that timeframe. We and our joint venture partner are joint and several guarantors of 50% of this debt.

          The above steps may not be sufficient to restore our long term viability and we could incur individual setbacks and possible significant losses. Even with the deferral agreements with AmREIT, we still may incur cash shortfalls, we may be required to perform under certain guarantees of our joint ventures or be unable to refinance certain debt as it comes due that could result in lender repossession of one or more properties owned by us and/or our joint ventures or we may be forced to sell one or more properties at a time when it is disadvantageous to do so, potentially resulting in losses on the disposition of those properties. We continually work to maximize the returns and work for the best interests of our Limited Partners and are examining a range of alternatives, which may include:

 

 

 

 

postponement of the liquidation date in order to hold and operate the property for a period of time;

 

 

 

 

obtaining additional partner capital through sales/creation of new partnerships and joint ventures;

 

 

 

 

dispositions of certain properties, even if at a loss;

 

 

 

 

delivery of the property to the lender; or

 

 

 

 

a combination of all or certain aspects of the above.

          Based on the foregoing, it is possible that investors may not recover all of their original investment. We currently do not expect to distribute net sales proceeds or any net cash flows from operations to our partners until we enter the liquidation phase. Our General Partner currently believes that the real estate market will not sufficiently recover prior to our scheduled liquidation commencement date of October 2012, and our General Partner is considering extending the operating period. If the determination that extending the operating period is in the best interest of the Limited Partners, our General Partner will seek to obtain majority consent from the Limited Partners; however, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining majority consent.

Current Market Conditions

          Our results of operations may be sensitive to changes in overall economic conditions that impact tenant leasing practices. Adverse economic conditions affecting tenant income, such as employment levels, business conditions, interest rates, tax rates, fuel and energy costs and other matters, could reduce overall tenant leasing or cause tenants to shift their leasing practices. In addition, periods of economic slowdown or recession, rising interest rates or declining demand for real estate, could result in a general decline in rents or an increased incidence of defaults under existing leases. The United States economy is still experiencing weakness from the past economic recession, which resulted in increased unemployment, weakening of tenant financial condition, large-scale business failures and tight credit markets. High levels of unemployment have persisted, and rental rates and valuations for retail space have not fully recovered to pre-recession levels and may not for a number of years. Furthermore, the uncertainty surrounding the rapidly increasing national debt of the United States and continuing global economic upheaval have kept markets volatile. These unstable conditions could continue for a prolonged period of time. It is difficult to determine the breadth and duration of the financial market problems and the many ways in which they may affect our tenants and our business in general. A significant additional deterioration in the United States economy or the bankruptcy or insolvency of one or more of our significant tenants could cause our current plans to meet our projected cash shortfalls to be insufficient.

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Cash Flow Activities for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

          Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, investing activities and financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

Operating activities

 

$

(349

)

$

(718

)

Investing activities

 

 

(77

)

 

2,771

 

Financing activities

 

 

235

 

 

(2,682

)

          Net cash flows used in operating activities decreased approximately $369,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 ($349,000 used in operating activities in 2012 versus $718,000 used in operating activities in 2011). This decrease in operating cash outflows was primarily attributable to an increase in rental income, which was primarily due to the DSW vacancy at Westside Plaza that was leased to a new tenant after the first quarter of 2011, along with a $201,000 difference between the gain on sale of real estate recognized during the first quarter of 2011 and the gain on extinguishment of debt recognized during the first quarter of 2012 partially offset by decreases in accounts payable related to the timing of payments.

          Net cash flows provided by investing activities decreased approximately $2.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 ($77,000 used in investing activities in 2012 versus $2.8 million provided by investing activities in 2011). This decrease in cash inflows is primarily due to net cash proceeds of $4.5 million received from the sale of The Market at Lake Houston property in February 2011. We did not have any property sales during the 2012 period and therefore received no such proceeds. The sales proceeds were offset by the $1.8 million investment into the PTC/BSQ Holding Company LLC that was made during the second quarter of 2011.

          Net cash flows provided by financing activities increased approximately $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 ($235,000 provided by financing activities in 2012 versus $2.7 million used in financing activities in 2011). This increase was primarily due to distributions that were made in 2011 related to the sale of Market at Lake Houston ($671,000 which were made to our Limited Partners and $1.9 million that were made to an affiliate that had a 40% non-controlling interest in the property). We had no such distributions in 2012. Also, we received $353,000 in proceeds from our notes payable – related party during 2012.

 

 

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

          Not applicable.

 

 

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

          Under the supervision and with the participation of our General Partner’s CEO and CFO, our General Partner’s management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2012. Based on that evaluation, our General Partner’s CEO and CFO concluded that, as of June 30, 2012, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in causing material information relating to us to be recorded, processed, summarized and reported by management on a timely basis and to ensure the quality and timeliness of our public disclosures in accordance with SEC disclosure obligations.

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Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

          There has been no change to our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

          We are involved in various matters of litigation arising in the normal course of business. While we are unable to predict with certainty the amounts involved, our management and counsel are of the opinion that, when such litigation is resolved, any additional liability, if any, will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

 

 

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS.

 

 

          Not applicable.

 

 

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

 

 

          Not applicable.

 

 

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

 

 

          None.

 

 

ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

 

 

          Not applicable.

 

 

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION.

 

 

          None.

 

 

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS.

          The exhibits listed on the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed, furnished, or incorporated by reference (as stated therein) as part of this Report.

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth Fund III, Ltd.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth III Corporation, its General Partner

 

 

 

 

Date: August 13, 2012

By:

/s/ H. Kerr Taylor

 

 

H. Kerr Taylor

 

 

 

President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director

 

 

 

 

 

Date: August 13, 2012

By:

/s/ Chad C. Braun

 

 

Chad C. Braun

 

 

 

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

Exhibit 3.1

Certificate of Limited Partnership of AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth Fund III, Ltd., dated April 19, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form 10-SB dated April 30, 2007).

 

 

Exhibit 3.2

Agreement of Limited Partnership of AmREIT Monthly & Income Growth Fund III, Ltd., dated April 19, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form 10-SB dated April 30, 2007).

 

 

Exhibit 31.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Our General Partner pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (filed herewith).

 

 

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Our General Partner pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (filed herewith).

 

 

Exhibit 32.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Our General Partner pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).

 

 

Exhibit 32.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Our General Partner pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).

 

 

Exhibit 101.INS

XBRL Instance Document*

 

 

Exhibit 101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*

 

 

Exhibit 101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*

 

 

Exhibit 101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document *

 

 

Exhibit 101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*

 

 

Exhibit 101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

Attached as Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are the following materials, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Capital for the six months ended June 30, 2012, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data File on Exhibit 101 hereto is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under those sections.

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