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EX-99.3 - SECOND QUARTER 2012 INVESTOR UPDATE LETTER - Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc.d396064dex993.htm
Second Quarter 2012 Update
August 15, 2012
GRIFFIN CAPITAL CORPORATION
GRIFFIN CAPITAL NET LEASE REIT
THIS
PRESENTATION
IS
NEITHER
AN
OFFER
TO
SELL
NOR
A
SOLICITATION
OF
AN
OFFER
TO
BUY
THE
SECURITIES
DESCRIBED
HEREIN.
ONLY
THE PROSPECTUS
MAKES SUCH AN OFFER.  THIS LITERATURE MUST BE PRECEDED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AND READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROSPECTUS IN ORDER TO
FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE IMPLICATIONS AND RISKS OF THE OFFERING OF SECURITIES TO WHICH IT RELATES.  A COPY OF THE PROSPECTUS MUST BE
MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING.  NO OFFERING IS MADE TO NEW YORK RESIDENTS EXCEPT BY A PROSPECTUS FILED WITH
THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.  THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK HAS NOT PASSED ON OR ENDORSED THE
MERITS OF THIS OFFERING.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL SECURITIES
Jeffrey S. Schwaber  I
President
Joseph Miller
I
Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit 99.1
David Rupert I
President
Securities offered through Griffin Capital Securities, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC


Risk Factors
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We
have
limited
operating
history
and,
as
of
June
30,
2012,
we
owned
11
properties.
We
are
a
“blind
pool”
because
we
have
not
identified
any
additional
investments
we
will
make
with
proceeds
from
this
offering.
We have no employees and must depend on our advisor to conduct our operations, and there is no guarantee that our advisor
will devote adequate time or resources to us.
Payment of substantial fees to our advisor and its affiliates will reduce cash available for investment and distribution.
There are substantial conflicts among us and our sponsor, advisor, dealer manager and property manager.
If
distributions
are
paid
from
sources
other
than
cash
flow
from
operations,
we
may
have
less
money
for
acquisitions.
Additionally, the overall return to our stockholders may be lower.
Distributions are dependent upon our ability to collect rental income. Many of our properties will depend upon a single tenant for
a majority
of
their
rental
income
and
their
ability
to
pay
their
rent
may
be
affected
by
adverse
economic
conditions,
a
downturn
in
their business, bankruptcy or insolvency.
Future distribution declarations are at the sole discretion of the Board and are not guaranteed.
We
may
borrow
funds,
issue
new
securities
or
sell
assets
to
make
distributions,
some
of
which
may
constitute
a
return
of
capital,
and there are no current limits on the amount of distributions to be paid from such funds.
Distributions of current or accumulated earnings and profits will be taxable to stockholders as ordinary income, but to the extent
distributions exceed current or accumulated earnings and profits, a stockholder’s basis in our stock will be reduced, and, a
stockholder may recognize a capital gain to the extent distributions exceed the stockholder’s basis.
We may fail to qualify as a REIT, which could adversely affect our operations and our ability to make distributions.
We may use substantial debt to acquire our properties, especially in the early years, which could hinder our ability to pay
distributions
to
our
stockholders
or
could
decrease
the
value
of
your
investment.
If we breach covenants under our loans with KeyBank National Association, we could be held in default under such loans, which
could
accelerate
our
repayment
date
and
materially
adversely
affect
the
value
of
our
stockholders’
investment
in
us.


Any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors and are
based on a number of assumptions involving judgments with respect to, among other things:
Certain statements contained in this material, other than historical facts, may be considered
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”). We intend for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the
applicable
safe
harbor
provisions
for
forward-looking
statements
contained
in
Section
27A
of
the
Securities
Act
and
Section
21E
of
the
Exchange
Act,
as
applicable.
Such
statements
include,
in
particular, statements about our plans, strategies, and prospects and are subject to certain risks
and uncertainties, including known and unknown risks, which could cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected or anticipated. Therefore, such statements are not intended to be
a guarantee of our performance in future periods. Such forward-looking statements can generally
be
identified
by
our
use
of
forward-looking
terminology
such
as
“may,”
“will,”
“expect,”
“intend,”
“anticipate,”
“estimate,”
“believe,”
“continue,”
or other similar words. Readers are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date this
report is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of
any such forward-looking statements contained in this material, and we do not intend to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events, or otherwise.
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Disclaimers
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements


Webinar Technical Support
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If you are having any
difficulties, please call us at
949.270.9309


Agenda
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TOPIC
SPEAKER
Summary of Recent Events & Acquisitions
David Rupert | President
Review Financial Results
Joseph Miller | Chief Financial Officer
Griffin Capital Securities Update
Jeffrey S. Schwaber | President, Griffin            
Capital Securities
Questions & Answers
David Rupert, Joseph Miller,
Jeffrey S. Schwaber, and
Michael Escalante | Chief Investment Officer


Summary of Recent Events & Acquisitions
David Rupert | President


Tenant Business Diversity
(2)
Griffin Capital Net Lease REIT:
Portfolio Characteristics(1)
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Portfolio Purchase Price
$269,975,000
Size of portfolio:
2.8 million square feet
Occupancy:
100%
Percentage of Investment
Grade Tenants:
68%
Remaining weighted
average lease term:
Approximately 9.7 yrs.
Weighted average purchase
cap rate:
8.1%
(3)
Current average debt rate:
4.3%
Cap rate spread
(4)
:
3.8% (380 bps)
Education
Biotechnology
Consumer Products
Wireless Telecom.
Apparel
Engineering
Kitchenware
Printing
Nuclear Energy
Aerospace
Property & Casualty
Insurance
(1) As of June 30, 2012
(2) As of June 30, 2012 our five largest tenants, based on rental income, were Life Technologies Corporation (approximately 18.3%), AT&T Services, Inc. 
(approximately 13.6%), Westinghouse Electric Company (approximately 12.8%), Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (Delaware) (approximately 11.5%), and World
(3) The estimated going-in capitalization rate is determined by dividing the projected net rental payment for the first fiscal year we own the property by the 
acquisition price (exclusive of closing and offering costs). Generally, pursuant to each lease, if the tenant is directly responsible for the payment of all property
(4) The cap rate spread is the difference between the weighted average purchase cap rate and the current average debt rate on the outstanding loans within 
Kitchen, LLC (approximately 10.3%).
the portfolio. However, bear in mind a positive cap rate spread does not ensure a positive investment result.
operating expenses, insurance and taxes, the net rental payment by the tenant to the landlord is equivalent to the base
rental payment. The projected net rental payment includes assumptions that may not be indicative of the actual future performance of a property, including 
the assumption that the tenant will perform its obligations under its lease agreement during the next 12 months.


Griffin Capital Net Lease REIT:
Portfolio Characteristics
(cont’d)
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2.31%
Total Capitalization
$303 million
Debt to Total Capitalization
Approximately 53%
Total Equity
$140 million
Sponsor Equity Commitment
(3)
$26 million
(3) The principals and certain affiliates of Griffin Capital Corporation have invested over $26 million of capital into the REIT
Average annual rental increase:


Diversified National Portfolio*
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* 26.5% and 24.4% of our assets are located in California and Illinois, respectively, as measured by purchase price.


AT&T Wireless Network Operations Campus
Redmond, Washington
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Westinghouse Electric Global HQ Office Property
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
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GE Aviation Systems Manufacturing Facility
Whippany, New Jersey
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The Travelers Indemnity Company Regional HQ
Denver, Colorado
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Financial Results
Joseph Miller | Chief Financial Officer


2012 Acquisitions
Through June 30, 2012
Purchase Price
(in millions)
Square Feet
AT&T 
$40.0
157,000
Westinghouse
$36.2
118,000
GE Aviation
$13.0
114,000
Travelers
$16.1
131,000
Total
$105.3
520,000
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Operating Results
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June 30, 2011
June 30, 2012
% Change
MFFO
$0.5 million
$1.9 million
262%
Distributions:
Cash Distributions
$0.9 million
$1.4 million
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
$0.2 million
$0.6 million
Total Distributions
$1.1 million
$2.0 million
* -
See
full
modified
funds
from
operations
(MFFO)
disclosure
in
our
Form
10-Qs
filed
with
the
SEC
on
www.sec.gov.


Credit Facility
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Commitment
Key Bank
$35 million
Bank of America
$35 million
North Shore Bank & Trust
$10 million
Regions Bank
$35 million
Fifth/Third Bank
$35 million
TOTAL
$150 million


Credit Facility Timeline
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June 2010
Key Bank originates a $150 million facility
Key Bank commits $35 million
Interest Rate: 375 bps plus LIBOR, with a 200 bps LIBOR floor
November 2011
Bank of America commits $35 million
Interest rate amended to 275 bps plus LIBOR, no floor!
Maturity extended to November 2013, with a one year extension
option
January 2012
North Shore Bank & Trust commits $10 million
March 2012
Regions Bank commits $35 million
July 2012
Fifth/Third Bank commits $35 million


Leverage Ratio
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June 30, 2011
June 30, 2012
Leverage Ratio
(on total REIT Capitalization)
58%
53%
Down 5% from Second Quarter 2011


Griffin Capital Securities Update
Jeffrey S. Schwaber | President, Griffin Capital Securities


Questions & Answers
David Rupert | President
Joseph Miller | Chief Financial Officer
Michael Escalante | Chief Investment Officer
Jeffrey S. Schwaber | President, Griffin Capital Securities
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Second Quarter 2012 Update
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GRIFFIN CAPITAL NET LEASE REIT
Securities offered through Griffin Capital Securities, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC