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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 __________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
 __________________________________ 
(Mark One)
x
Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017
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 001-36113
COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
  __________________________________
Maryland
 
20-0068852
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
One Glenlake Parkway, Suite 1200
Atlanta, GA 30328
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(404) 465-2200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(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 definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer", "smaller reporting company", and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one).
Large accelerated filer
x 
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
o
 
 
Emerging Growth Company
o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
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

Number of shares outstanding of the registrant's
only class of common stock, as of April 25, 2017: 122,450,566 shares
 
 
 
 
 



FORM 10-Q
COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Page No.
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
Item 5.
 
 
 
Item 6.



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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. ("Columbia Property Trust," "the Company," "we," "our," or "us") other than historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the applicable safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in those acts. 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 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). We make no representations or warranties (express or implied) about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q, 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.
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, future economic, competitive, and market conditions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately. To the extent that our assumptions differ from actual conditions, our ability to accurately anticipate results expressed in such forward-looking statements, including our ability to generate positive cash flow from operations, make distributions to stockholders, and maintain the value of our real estate properties, may be significantly hindered. See Item 1A in Columbia Property Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 for a discussion of some of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented in our forward-looking statements. The risk factors described in our Annual Report are not the only ones we face, but do represent those risks and uncertainties that we believe are material to us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also harm our business.

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PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The information furnished in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows, reflects all normal and recurring adjustments that are, in management's opinion, necessary for a fair and consistent presentation of the aforementioned financial statements. The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the condensed notes to Columbia Property Trust's financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and with audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes for the year ended December 31, 2016. Columbia Property Trust's results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results expected for the full year.


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COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per-share amounts) 
 
(Unaudited)
 
March 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Assets:
 
 
 
Real estate assets, at cost:
 
 
 
Land
$
751,351

 
$
751,351

Buildings and improvements, less accumulated depreciation of $455,392 and $435,457, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
2,118,015

 
2,121,150

Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $115,904 and $112,777, as of
March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
187,414

 
193,311

Construction in progress
36,278

 
36,188

Real estate assets held for sale, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $180,791, as of December 31, 2016

 
412,506

Total real estate assets
3,093,058

 
3,514,506

Investment in unconsolidated joint venture
126,691

 
127,346

Cash and cash equivalents
554,655

 
216,085

Tenant receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of  $31, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
5,290

 
7,163

Straight-line rent receivable
71,601

 
64,811

Prepaid expenses and other assets
40,647

 
24,275

Intangible lease origination costs, less accumulated amortization of $75,523 and $74,578, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
51,326

 
54,279

Deferred lease costs, less accumulated amortization of $24,561 and $22,753, as of
March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
127,185

 
125,799

Investment in development authority bonds
120,000

 
120,000

Other assets held for sale, less accumulated amortization of $34,152, as of December 31, 2016

 
45,529

Total assets
$
4,190,453

 
$
4,299,793

Liabilities:
 
 
 
Line of credit and notes payable, net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $2,834 and $3,136, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
$
647,362

 
$
721,466

Bonds payable, net of discounts of $1,619 and $1,664 and unamortized deferred financing costs of $5,210 and $5,364, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
693,171

 
692,972

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures
125,743

 
131,028

Dividends payable

 
36,727

Deferred income
19,329

 
19,694

Intangible lease liabilities, less accumulated amortization of $43,750 and $44,564, as of
March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
30,979

 
33,375

Obligations under capital lease
120,000

 
120,000

Liabilities held for sale, less accumulated amortization of $1,239, as of December 31, 2016

 
41,763

Total liabilities
1,636,584

 
1,797,025

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)

 

Equity:
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 225,000,000 shares authorized, 122,450,566 and 122,184,193 shares issued and outstanding, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
1,224

 
1,221

Additional paid-in capital
4,539,144

 
4,538,912

Cumulative distributions in excess of earnings
(1,986,250
)
 
(2,036,482
)
Cumulative other comprehensive loss
(249
)
 
(883
)
Total equity
2,553,869

 
2,502,768

Total liabilities and equity
$
4,190,453

 
$
4,299,793

See accompanying notes.

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COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Revenues:
 
 
 
Rental income
$
71,173

 
$
99,586

Tenant reimbursements
8,584

 
19,753

Hotel income
1,339

 
4,663

Other property income
1,060

 
2,577

 
82,156

 
126,579

Expenses:
 
 
 
Property operating costs
24,105

 
41,336

Hotel operating costs
2,076

 
4,331

Asset and property management fees
269

 
330

Depreciation
21,605

 
29,289

Amortization
9,457

 
16,075

General and administrative
8,768

 
10,490

 
66,280

 
101,851

Real estate operating income
15,876

 
24,728

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
Interest expense
(15,115
)
 
(17,897
)
Interest and other income
2,350

 
1,805

Loss on early extinguishment of debt
(45
)
 

 
(12,810
)
 
(16,092
)
Income before income taxes, unconsolidated joint venture, and sales of real estate:
3,066

 
8,636

Income tax benefit (expense)
388

 
(77
)
Loss from unconsolidated joint venture
(1,885
)
 
(1,552
)
Income before sales of real estate:
1,569


7,007

Gain (loss) on sales of real estate assets
73,153

 
(310
)
Net income
$
74,722


$
6,697

Per-share information – basic:

 

Net income
$
0.61

 
$
0.05

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic
122,003

 
123,393

Per-share information – diluted:
 
 
 
Net income
$
0.61

 
$
0.05

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted
122,329

 
123,412

Dividends per share
$
0.20

 
$
0.30


See accompanying notes.

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COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

 
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Net income
$
74,722

 
$
6,697

Market value adjustments to interest rate swap
634

 
(4,857
)
Comprehensive income
$
75,356

 
$
1,840


See accompanying notes.



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COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 AND 2016 (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)

 
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Cumulative
Distributions
in Excess of
Earnings
 
Cumulative
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
Equity
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2016
122,184

 
$
1,221

 
$
4,538,912

 
$
(2,036,482
)
 
$
(883
)
 
$
2,502,768

Common stock issued to employees and directors, and amortized (net of income tax witholdings)
267

 
3

 
232

 

 

 
235

Distributions to common stockholders ($0.20 per share)

 

 

 
(24,490
)
 

 
(24,490
)
Net income

 

 

 
74,722

 

 
74,722

Market value adjustment to interest rate swap

 

 

 

 
634

 
634

Balance, March 31, 2017
122,451

 
$
1,224

 
$
4,539,144

 
$
(1,986,250
)
 
$
(249
)
 
$
2,553,869

 
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Cumulative
Distributions
in Excess of
Earnings
 
Cumulative
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Total
 Equity
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2015
124,363

 
$
1,243

 
$
4,588,303

 
$
(1,972,916
)
 
$
(2,436
)
 
$
2,614,194

Repurchases of common stock
(1,105
)
 
(11
)
 
(24,989
)
 

 

 
(25,000
)
Common stock issued to employees and directors, and amortized (net of income tax witholdings)
201

 
2

 
223

 

 

 
225

Distributions to common stockholders ($0.30 per share)

 

 

 
(37,039
)
 

 
(37,039
)
Net income

 

 

 
6,697

 

 
6,697

Market value adjustment to interest rate swap

 

 

 

 
(4,857
)
 
(4,857
)
Balance, March 31, 2016
123,459

 
$
1,234

 
$
4,563,537

 
$
(2,003,258
)
 
$
(7,293
)
 
$
2,554,220

See accompanying notes.

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COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
74,722

 
$
6,697

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Straight-line rental income
(6,376
)
 
(6,168
)
Depreciation
21,605

 
29,289

Amortization
8,869

 
14,753

Noncash interest expense
772

 
1,012

Loss on early extinguishment of debt
45

 

Loss from unconsolidated joint venture
1,885

 
1,552

(Gain) loss on sales of real estate assets
(73,153
)
 
310

Stock-based compensation expense
1,691

 
1,382

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions:
 
 
 
Decrease in tenant receivables, net
2,611

 
798

Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
(1,576
)
 
(244
)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses
(21,118
)
 
(3,613
)
Decrease in deferred income
(4,579
)
 
(2,928
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
5,398

 
42,840

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
Net proceeds from the sales of real estate
504,660

 
159,406

Earnest money paid
(12,000
)
 

Capital improvements
(17,268
)
 
(14,295
)
Deferred lease costs paid
(3,906
)
 
(3,683
)
Investments in unconsolidated joint venture
(1,230
)
 
(4,641
)
Net cash provided by investing activities
470,256

 
136,787

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from lines of credit and notes payable

 
131,000

Repayments of lines of credit and notes payable
(74,406
)
 
(57,341
)
Distributions paid to stockholders
(61,217
)
 
(74,393
)
Redemptions of common stock
(1,461
)
 
(26,162
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(137,084
)
 
(26,896
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
338,570

 
152,731

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
216,085

 
32,645

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
554,655

 
$
185,376

See accompanying notes.

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COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2017
(unaudited)
1.
Organization
Columbia Property Trust, Inc. ("Columbia Property Trust") (NYSE: CXP) is a Maryland corporation that operates as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for federal income tax purposes and owns and operates commercial real estate properties. Columbia Property Trust was incorporated in 2003, commenced operations in 2004, and conducts business primarily through Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P. ("Columbia Property Trust OP"), a Delaware limited partnership. Columbia Property Trust is the general partner and sole owner of Columbia Property Trust OP and possesses full legal control and authority over its operations. Columbia Property Trust OP acquires, develops, owns, leases, and operates real properties directly, through wholly owned subsidiaries, or through joint ventures. References to Columbia Property Trust, "we," "us," or "our" herein shall include Columbia Property Trust and all subsidiaries of Columbia Property Trust, direct and indirect.
Columbia Property Trust typically invests in high-quality, income-generating office properties. As of March 31, 2017, Columbia Property Trust owned 16 operating properties, containing approximately 7.8 million square feet of commercial space, located in six states and the District of Columbia. All of the properties are wholly owned, except for one property, which is owned through an unconsolidated joint venture, as described in Note 4, Unconsolidated Joint Venture. As of March 31, 2017, the properties, including 51% of the Market Square buildings, which Columbia Property Trust owns through an unconsolidated joint venture, were approximately 94.1% leased.
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements of Columbia Property Trust have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X, and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the statements for these unaudited interim periods presented include all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary for a fair and consistent presentation of the results for such periods. Results for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of a full year's results. Columbia Property Trust's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Columbia Property Trust, Columbia Property Trust OP, and any variable interest entity in which Columbia Property Trust or Columbia Property Trust OP was deemed the primary beneficiary. With respect to entities that are not variable interest entities, Columbia Property Trust's consolidated financial statements also include the accounts of any entity in which Columbia Property Trust, Columbia Property Trust OP, or their subsidiaries own a controlling financial interest and any limited partnership in which Columbia Property Trust, Columbia Property Trust OP, or their subsidiaries own a controlling general partnership interest. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes included in Columbia Property Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (the "2016 Form 10-K").
Fair Value Measurements
Columbia Property Trust estimates the fair value of its assets and liabilities (where currently required under GAAP) consistent with the provisions of Accounting Standard Codification 820, Fair Value Measurements ("ASC 820"). Under this standard, fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid upon transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. While various techniques and assumptions can be used to estimate fair value depending on the nature of the asset or liability, the accounting standard for fair value measurements and disclosures provides the following fair value technique parameters and hierarchy, depending upon availability:
Level 1 – Assets or liabilities for which the identical term is traded on an active exchange, such as publicly traded instruments or futures contracts.
Level 2 – Assets or liabilities valued based on observable market data for similar instruments.
Level 3 – Assets or liabilities for which significant valuation assumptions are not readily observable in the market. Such assets or liabilities are valued based on the best available data, some of which may be internally developed. Significant assumptions may include risk premiums that a market participant would consider.

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Real Estate Assets
Columbia Property Trust is required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of its depreciable assets. Columbia Property Trust considers the period of future benefit of the asset to determine the appropriate useful lives. These assessments have a direct impact on net income. The estimated useful lives of its assets by class are as follows:
Buildings
  
40-45 years
Building and site improvements
  
5-25 years
Tenant improvements
  
Shorter of economic life or lease term
Intangible lease assets
  
Lease term
Evaluating the Recoverability of Real Estate Assets
Columbia Property Trust continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amounts of its real estate and related intangible assets, of both operating properties and properties under construction, in which Columbia Property Trust has an ownership interest, either directly or through investments in joint ventures, may not be recoverable. When indicators of potential impairment are present that suggest that the carrying amounts of real estate assets and related intangible assets and liabilities may not be recoverable, Columbia Property Trust assesses the recoverability of these assets and liabilities by determining whether the respective carrying values will be recovered through the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. In the event that such expected undiscounted future cash flows do not exceed the carrying values, Columbia Property Trust adjusts the carrying value of the real estate assets and related intangible assets and liabilities to the estimated fair values, pursuant to the property, plant, and equipment accounting standard for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, and recognizes an impairment loss. Estimated fair values are calculated based on the following information, in order of preference, depending upon availability: (i) recently quoted market prices, (ii) market prices for comparable properties, or (iii) the present value of future cash flows, including estimated residual value. Certain of Columbia Property Trust's assets may be carried at more than an amount that could be realized in a current disposition transaction. Based on the assessment as described above, Columbia Property Trust has determined that the carrying values of all its real estate assets and related intangible assets are recoverable as of March 31, 2017.
Projections of expected future operating cash flows require that Columbia Property Trust estimate future market rental income amounts subsequent to the expiration of current lease agreements, property operating expenses, the number of months it takes to re-lease the property, and the number of years the property is held for investment, among other factors. The subjectivity of assumptions used in the future cash flow analysis, including discount rates, could result in an incorrect assessment of the property's fair value and could result in the misstatement of the carrying value of Columbia Property Trust's real estate assets and related intangible assets and liabilities and net income.
Assets Held for Sale
Columbia Property Trust classifies assets as held for sale according to Accounting Standard Codification 360, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets ("ASC 360"). According to ASC 360, assets are considered held for sale when the following criteria are met:
Management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the property.
The property is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such property.
An active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the property have been initiated.
The property is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value.
Actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn.
The sale of the property is probable (i.e., typically subject to a binding sale contract with a non-refundable deposit), and transfer of the property is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year.
At such time that a property is determined to be held for sale, its carrying amount is adjusted to the lower of its depreciated book value or its estimated fair value, less costs to sell, and depreciation is no longer recognized; and assets and liabilities are required to be classified as held for sale on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. As of March 31, 2017, none of Columbia Property Trust's properties met the criteria to be held for sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2016, Key Center Tower, Key Center Marriott, 5 Houston Center, Energy Center I, and 515 Post Oak were subject to binding sale

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contracts and met the other aforementioned criteria; thus, these properties are classified as held for sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of that date. The sale of 5 Houston Center, Energy Center I, and 515 Post Oak closed on January 6, 2017, and the sale of Key Center Tower and Key Center Marriott closed on January 31, 2017 (see Note 3, Real Estate Transactions).
The major classes of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2016, are provided below (in thousands):
 
December 31, 2016
Real estate assets held for sale:
 
Real estate assets, at cost:
 
Land
$
30,243

Buildings and improvements, less accumulated depreciation of $152,246
366,126

Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $28,545
13,365

Construction in progress
2,772

Total real estate assets held for sale, net
$
412,506

Other assets held for sale:
 
Tenant receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
$
1,722

Straight-line rent receivable
20,221

Prepaid expenses and other assets
3,184

Intangible lease origination costs, less accumulated amortization of $22,949
1,815

Deferred lease costs, less accumulated amortization of $11,203
18,587

Total other assets held for sale, net
$
45,529

Liabilities held for sale:
 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures
$
34,812

Deferred income
4,214

Intangible lease liabilities, less accumulated amortization of $1,239
2,737

Total liabilities held for sale, net
$
41,763

Intangible Assets and Liabilities Arising from In-Place Leases Where Columbia Property Trust Is the Lessor
Upon the acquisition of real properties, Columbia Property Trust allocates the purchase price of the properties to tangible assets, consisting of land, building, site improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, including the value of in-place leases, based in each case on Columbia Property Trust's estimate of their fair values in accordance with ASC 820 (see Fair Value Measurements section above for additional detail). As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust had the following intangible in-place lease assets and liabilities, excluding amounts held for sale (in thousands):
 
 
Intangible Lease Assets
 
Intangible
Lease
Origination
Costs
 
Intangible
Below-Market
In-Place Lease
Liabilities
 
Above-Market
In-Place
Lease Assets
 
Absorption
Period Costs
 
March 31, 2017
Gross
$
10,589

 
$
151,813

 
$
126,849

 
$
74,729

 
Accumulated Amortization
(9,534
)
 
(85,514
)
 
(75,523
)
 
(43,750
)
 
Net
$
1,055

 
$
66,299

 
$
51,326

 
$
30,979

December 31, 2016
Gross
$
10,589

 
$
154,582

 
$
128,857

 
$
77,939

 
Accumulated Amortization
(9,305
)
 
(83,254
)
 
(74,578
)
 
(44,564
)
 
Net
$
1,284

 
$
71,328

 
$
54,279

 
$
33,375


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For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, Columbia Property Trust recognized the following amortization of intangible lease assets and liabilities (in thousands):
 
Intangible Lease Assets
 
Intangible
Lease
Origination
Costs
 
Intangible
Below-Market
In-Place Lease
Liabilities
Above-Market
In-Place
Lease Assets
 
Absorption
Period Costs
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2017
$
288

 
$
5,068

 
$
3,089

 
$
2,405

For the three months ended March 31, 2016
$
794

 
$
8,529

 
$
5,269

 
$
3,681

The net intangible assets and liabilities remaining as of March 31, 2017 will be amortized as follows (in thousands):
 
Intangible Lease Assets
 
Intangible
Lease
Origination
Costs
 
Intangible
Below-Market
In-Place Lease
Liabilities
Above-Market
In-Place
Lease Assets
 
Absorption
Period Costs
 
For the remainder of 2017
$
209

 
$
11,421

 
$
7,793

 
$
5,224

For the years ending December 31:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2018
97

 
12,834

 
9,540

 
5,649

2019
97

 
11,247

 
8,974

 
4,972

2020
97

 
9,318

 
7,925

 
3,836

2021
97

 
5,432

 
3,984

 
2,171

2022
97

 
4,054

 
3,006

 
1,938

Thereafter
361

 
11,993

 
10,104

 
7,189

 
$
1,055

 
$
66,299

 
$
51,326

 
$
30,979

Intangible Assets and Liabilities Arising from In-Place Leases Where Columbia Property Trust Is the Lessee
Columbia Property Trust is the lessee on certain in-place ground leases. Intangible above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded as intangible lease liabilities and assets, respectively, and are amortized as an adjustment to property operating cost over the remaining term of the respective leases. Columbia Property Trust had gross below-market lease assets of approximately
$140.9 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, and recognized amortization of these assets of approximately $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

As of March 31, 2017, the remaining net below-market intangible lease assets will be amortized as follows (in thousands):
For the remainder of 2017
$
1,912

For the years ending December 31:
 
2018
2,549

2019
2,549

2020
2,549

2021
2,549

2022
2,549

Thereafter
105,403

 
$
120,060


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Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Columbia Property Trust enters into interest rate swap contracts to mitigate its interest rate risk on the related financial instruments. Columbia Property Trust does not enter into derivative or interest rate swap transactions for speculative purposes; however, certain of its derivatives may not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Columbia Property Trust records the fair value of its interest rate swaps either as prepaid expenses and other assets or as accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures. Changes in the fair value of the effective portion of interest rate swaps that are designated as cash flow hedges are recorded as other comprehensive income, while changes in the fair value of the ineffective portion of a cash flow hedge, if any, are recognized currently in earnings. All changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment are recorded as gain or loss on interest rate swaps. Amounts received or paid under interest rate swap agreements are recorded as interest expense for contracts that qualify for hedge accounting treatment and as gain or loss on interest rate swaps for contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. The following tables provide additional information related to Columbia Property Trust's interest rate swaps (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
Estimated Fair Value as of
Instrument Type
 
Balance Sheet Classification
 
March 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
 
Accounts payable
 
$
(248
)
 
$
(882
)
Columbia Property Trust applied the provisions of ASC 820 in recording its interest rate swaps at fair value. The fair values of the interest rate swaps, classified under Level 2, were determined using a third-party proprietary model that is based on prevailing market data for contracts with matching durations, current and anticipated London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") information, and reasonable estimates about relevant future market conditions. Columbia Property Trust has determined that the fair value, as determined by the third party, is reasonable.
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Market value adjustment to interest rate swaps designated as hedging instruments and included in other comprehensive income
$
634

 
$
(4,857
)
During the periods presented, there was no hedge ineffectiveness required to be recognized into earnings on the interest rate swaps that qualified for hedge accounting treatment.
Income Taxes
Columbia Property Trust has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and has operated as such beginning with its taxable year ended December 31, 2003. To qualify as a REIT, Columbia Property Trust must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, as defined by the Code, to its stockholders. As a REIT, Columbia Property Trust generally is not subject to income tax on income it distributes to stockholders. Columbia Property Trust's stockholder distributions typically exceed its taxable income due to the inclusion of noncash expenses, such as depreciation, in taxable income. As a result, Columbia Property Trust typically does not incur federal income taxes other than as described in the following paragraph. Columbia Property Trust is, however, subject to certain state and local taxes related to the operations of properties in certain locations, which have been provided for in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Columbia Property Trust TRS, LLC, Columbia KCP TRS, LLC, and Columbia Energy TRS, LLC (collectively, the "TRS Entities") are wholly owned subsidiaries of Columbia Property Trust and are organized as Delaware limited liability companies. The TRS Entities, among other things, provide tenant services that Columbia Property Trust, as a REIT, cannot otherwise provide. Columbia Property Trust has elected to treat the TRS Entities as taxable REIT subsidiaries. Columbia Property Trust may perform certain additional, noncustomary services for tenants of its buildings through the TRS Entities; however, any earnings related to such services are subject to federal and state income taxes. In addition, for Columbia Property Trust to continue to qualify as a REIT, Columbia Property Trust must limit its investments in taxable REIT subsidiaries to 25% of the value of the total assets. The TRS Entities' deferred tax assets and liabilities represent temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities based on the enacted rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. If applicable, Columbia Property Trust records interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update 2017-05, Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Non-Financial Assets ("ASU 2017-05"), which will apply to the partial sale of non-financial assets, including real estate assets, to unconsolidated joint ventures. ASU 2017-05 will require that 100% of the gain to be recognized for non-financial assets transferred to an unconsolidated joint venture and any non-controlling interest received in such non-financial assets be measured at fair value. ASU 2017-05 is to be implemented at the same time as Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (as described below), and is effective for Columbia Property Trust on January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted. Columbia Property Trust anticipates adopting ASU 2017-05 retrospectively with a cumulative-effect adjustment booked to retained earnings at adoption. This adjustment will (1) mark investments in unconsolidated joint ventures to fair value as of the date of contribution to the unconsolidated joint ventures, and (2) recognize the remainder of the gain associated with transferring the assets to the unconsolidated joint venture. Columbia Property Trust is evaluating the impact of ASU 2017-05 and anticipates applying the modified-retrospective approach of implementation by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity for the partial sale of the Market Square Buildings in the fourth quarter of 2015 (see Note 4, Unconsolidated Joint Venture).
In January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business, ("ASU 2017-01"), which provides a more narrow definition of a business to be used in determining the accounting treatment of an acquisition, and, as a result, many acquisitions that previously qualified as business combinations will be treated as asset acquisitions. For asset acquisitions, acquisition costs may be capitalized, and purchase price may be allocated on a relative fair value basis. ASU 2017-01 is effective prospectively for Columbia Property Trust on January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted. For real estate acquisitions completed subsequent to its adoption, Columbia Property Trust anticipates that ASU 2017-01 will result in simplified purchase price allocations and the capitalization of associated acquisition costs.
In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases ("ASU 2016-02"), which amends the existing standards for lease accounting by requiring lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets and by making targeted changes to lessor accounting and reporting, including the classification of lease components and nonlease components, such as services provided to tenants. The new standard will require lessees to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months, and classify such leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase of the leased asset by the lessee, or not. This classification will determine whether the lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method (finance leases) or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease (operating leases). Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for using an approach that is similar to existing guidance for operating leases today. The new standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance as applies to sales-type leases, direct financing leases, and operating leases. ASU 2016-02 supersedes previous leasing standards. ASU 2016-02 is effective for Columbia Property Trust on January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. Columbia Property Trust is in the process of inventorying its leases to evaluate the related impact on its financial statements and operating results. Upon adoption, Columbia Property Trust anticipates separating lease components from nonlease components, which will be evaluated under ASU 2014-09, as described below. Columbia Property Trust plans to use the modified-retrospective approach of implementation at the effective date.
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"), which establishes a comprehensive model to account for revenue arising from contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 applies to all contracts with customers, except those that are within the scope of other topics in the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification, including real estate leases. ASU 2014-09 will require companies to perform a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. ASU 2014-09 will be effective retrospectively for Columbia Property Trust beginning on January 1, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. Columbia Property Trust is continuing to evaluate the impact that ASU 2014-09 will have on its financial statements and disclosures; however, Columbia Property Trust primarily derives revenue from real estate leases, which are excluded from ASU 2014-09. Columbia Property Trust is in the process of evaluating the criteria of ASU 2014-09 and determining what impact the new standard will have on revenue streams generated from activities other than leasing, including asset management fee. At adoption, Columbia Property Trust anticipates applying the modified-retrospective approach of implementation as of the effective date and providing more extensive disclosures around our revised revenue recognition policy. Columbia Property Trust also anticipates that, upon the adoption of ASU 2016-02, as described above, nonlease components of revenue will also be evaluated under ASU 2014-09.

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3.
Real Estate Transactions
Acquisitions
Columbia Property Trust did not acquire any properties during 2016 or the three months ended March 31, 2017. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, Columbia Property Trust deposited $12.0 million in earnest money, upon entering a firm contract to purchase 149 Madison Avenue, a 12-story, 127,000-square-foot office building in New York. Closing is expected to occur later this year.
Dispositions
During 2016 and the first three months of 2017, Columbia Property Trust closed on the following transactions:
Property
 
Location
 
Date
 
Purchase Price(1) 
(in thousands)
 
Gain (Loss) on Sale (in thousands)
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Key Center Tower & Marriott(2)
 
Cleveland, OH
 
January 31, 2017
 
$
267,500

 
$
9,500

 
Houston Property Sale(3)
 
Houston, TX
 
January 6, 2017
 
$
272,000

 
$
63,700

 
2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SanTan Corporate Center
 
Phoenix, AZ
 
December 15, 2016
 
$
58,500

 
$
9,800

 
Sterling Commerce
 
Dallas, TX
 
November 30, 2016
 
$
51,000

 
$
12,500

 
9127 South Jamaica Street
 
Denver, CO
 
October 12, 2016
 
$
19,500

 
$

(4) 
80 Park Plaza
 
Newark, NJ
 
September 30, 2016
 
$
174,500

 
$
21,600

 
9189, 9191 & 9193 South Jamaica Street
 
Denver, CO
 
September 22, 2016
 
$
122,000

 
$
27,200

 
800 North Frederick
 
Suburban, MD
 
July 8, 2016
 
$
48,000

 
$
2,100

 
100 East Pratt
 
Baltimore, MD
 
March 31, 2016
 
$
187,000

 
$
(300
)
 
(1) 
Purchase price, as shown, is before purchase price adjustments.
(2) 
Key Center Tower & Marriott were sold in one transaction on January 31, 2017. At closing, Columbia Property Trust received $254.5 million of gross proceeds and a $13.0 million, 10-year accruing note receivable from the principal of the buyer. As a result, Columbia Property Trust has applied the installment method to account for this transaction, and deferred $13.0 million of the total $22.5 million gain on sale. The Key Center Tower and Key Center Marriott generated net income of $0.6 million for the first three months of 2016, and a net loss of $1.9 million for the first 31 days of 2017, excluding the gain on sale.
(3) 
5 Houston Center, Energy Center I, and 515 Post Oak were sold in one transaction on January 6, 2017 (the "Houston Property Sale"). The properties included in the Houston Property Sale generated net income of $3.4 million for the first three months of 2016, and a net loss of $14.9 thousand for the first six days of 2017, excluding the gain on sale.
(4) 
Columbia Property Trust recorded a de minimus loss on the sale of 9127 South Jamaica Street.
4.    Unconsolidated Joint Venture
Columbia Property Trust owns a majority interest of 51% in an unconsolidated joint venture that owns the Market Square buildings (the "Market Square Joint Venture"), and Blackstone Property Partners ("Blackstone") owns the remaining 49% interest. The Market Square Joint Venture owns and operates the Market Square buildings through Market Square REIT East & West, LLC, which operates as a REIT. The Market Square buildings are two, 13-story office buildings containing 698,000 square feet of office space in Washington, D.C. (the "Market Square Buildings"). Columbia Property Trust shares substantive participation rights with Blackstone, including management selection and termination, and the approval of material operating and capital decisions. As such, Columbia Property Trust uses the equity method of accounting to record its investment in the Market Square Joint Venture. Under the equity method, the investment in the joint venture is recorded at cost and adjusted for cash contributions and distributions, and allocations of income or loss. Cash distributions and earnings are allocated according to the provisions of the joint venture agreement, which are consistent with the ownership percentages for the Market Square Joint Venture.
Columbia Property Trust evaluates the recoverability of its investment in unconsolidated joint venture in accordance with accounting standards for equity investments by first reviewing the investment for any indicators of impairment. If indicators are present, Columbia Property Trust estimates the fair value of the investment. If the carrying value of the investment is greater than the estimated fair value, management makes an assessment of whether the impairment is "temporary" or "other-than-temporary." In making this assessment, management considers the following: (1) the length of time and the extent to which fair value has been less than cost, and (2) Columbia Property Trust's intent and ability to retain its interest long enough for a recovery in market value.

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Based on the assessment as described above, Columbia Property Trust has determined that the carrying value of its investment in unconsolidated joint venture is recoverable as of March 31, 2017.
As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the interest-only Market Square mortgage note is $325.0 million, bearing interest at 5.07%. The Market Square mortgage note matures on July 1, 2023. Columbia Property Trust guarantees a portion of the Market Square mortgage note, the amount of which has been reduced to $13.4 million as of March 31, 2017 from $16.1 million as of December 31, 2016, as a result of leasing at the Market Square Buildings. The amount of the guaranty will continue to be reduced as space is leased.
Condensed balance sheet information for the Market Square Joint Venture is as follows (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Total assets
$
581,884

 
$
587,344

Total debt
$
324,669

 
$
324,656

Total equity
$
241,381

 
$
242,802

Columbia Property Trust's investment
$
126,691

 
$
127,346

Condensed income statement information for the Market Square Joint Venture is as follows (in thousands):
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Total revenues
$
10,134

 
$
11,663

Net loss
$
(3,696
)
 
$
(3,043
)
Columbia Property Trust's share of net loss
$
(1,885
)
 
$
(1,552
)
Columbia Property Trust provides property and asset management services to the Market Square Joint Venture. Under these agreements, Columbia Property Trust oversees the day-to-day operations of the Market Square Joint Venture and the Market Square Buildings, including property management, property accounting, and other property services. Columbia Property Trust receives property management fees equal to 3.0% of the gross revenue of the Market Square Buildings and reimbursements of property operating costs, payable monthly, and receives asset management fees of $1.0 million annually, payable in equal quarterly installments. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust earned $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in fees related to these asset and property management services, which are included in other property income on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, property management fees of $0.1 million were due from the Market Square Joint Venture, and included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

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5.    Line of Credit and Notes Payable
As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust had the following line of credit and notes payable indebtedness (excluding bonds payable; see Note 6, Bonds Payable) in thousands:
Facility
 
March 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
$300 Million Term Loan
 
$
300,000

 
$
300,000

$150 Million Term Loan
 
150,000

 
150,000

650 California Street building mortgage note
 
125,649

 
126,287

263 Shuman Boulevard building mortgage note(1)
 
49,000

 
49,000

One Glenlake building mortgage note
 
25,547

 
26,315

221 Main Street building mortgage note
 

 
73,000

Revolving Credit Facility
 

 

Less: deferred financing costs related to term loans and notes payable, net of accumulated amortization
 
(2,834
)
 
(3,136
)
 
 
$
647,362

 
$
721,466

(1) 
In January 2017, the lender put this loan into non-monetary default because the full-building lease with OfficeMax was not renewed, as required by the loan agreement. OfficeMax vacated the property in 2015, and the lease will expire in May 2017. Columbia Property Trust is in process of working to transfer this property to the lender.
Fair Value of Debt
The estimated fair value of Columbia Property Trust's line of credit and notes payable as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, was approximately $653.5 million and $728.5 million, respectively. The related carrying value of the line of credit and notes payable as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, was $650.2 million and $724.6 million, respectively. Columbia Property Trust estimated the fair value of the $300 Million Term Loan (the "$300 Million Term Loan") and the Revolving Credit Facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility") by obtaining estimates for similar facilities from multiple market participants as of the respective reporting dates. Therefore, the fair values determined are considered to be based on observable market data for similar instruments (Level 2). The fair values of all other debt instruments were estimated based on discounted cash flow analyses using the current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements as of the respective reporting dates. The discounted cash flow method of assessing fair value results in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.
Interest Paid and Capitalized and Debt Covenants
During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, Columbia Property Trust made interest payments totaling approximately $6.2 million and $7.6 million, respectively, of which approximately $0.1 million was capitalized during each period. As of March 31, 2017, Columbia Property Trust believes it is in compliance with the restrictive financial covenants on its term loans, the Revolving Credit Facility, and notes payable obligations.
Debt Repayments
On March 10, 2017, Columbia Property Trust repaid the $73.0 million balance of the 221 Main Street building mortgage note, which was originally scheduled to mature on May 10, 2017. Columbia Property Trust recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $45,000 related to unamortized deferred financing costs.

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6.    Bonds Payable
On August 12, 2016, Columbia Property Trust OP issued $350.0 million of 10-year, unsecured 3.650% senior notes at 99.626% of their face value (the "2026 Bonds Payable"), which are guaranteed by Columbia Property Trust. Columbia Property Trust OP received net proceeds from the 2026 Bonds Payable of $346.4 million, which were used to redeem $250.0 million of seven-year, unsecured 5.875% senior notes (the "2018 Bonds Payable"). The 2026 Bonds Payable require semi-annual interest payments in February and August based on a contractual annual interest rate of 3.650%. In the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, the 2026 Bonds Payable are shown net of the initial issuance discount of approximately $1.3 million, which is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2026 Bonds Payable using the effective interest method. The principal amount of the 2026 Bonds Payable is due and payable on the maturity date, August 15, 2026.
In March 2015, Columbia Property Trust OP issued $350.0 million of 10-year, unsecured 4.150% senior notes at 99.859% of their face value (the "2025 Bonds Payable"), which are guaranteed by Columbia Property Trust. Columbia Property Trust OP received proceeds from the 2025 Bonds Payable, net of fees, of $347.2 million. The 2025 Bonds Payable require semi-annual interest payments in April and October based on a contractual annual interest rate of 4.150%. In the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, the 2025 Bonds Payable are shown net of the initial issuance discount of approximately $0.5 million, which is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2025 Bonds Payable using the effective interest method. The principal amount of the 2025 Bonds Payable is due and payable on the maturity date, April 1, 2025.
Interest payments of $6.5 million were made on the 2026 Bonds Payable during the three months ended March 31, 2017, and no interest payments were made on the 2025 Bonds Payable or the 2018 Bonds Payable during the three months ended March 31, 2016. Columbia Property Trust is subject to substantially similar covenants under the 2026 Bonds Payable and the 2025 Bonds Payable. As of March 31, 2017, Columbia Property Trust believes it was in compliance with the restrictive financial covenants on the 2026 Bonds Payable and the 2025 Bonds Payable.
As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the estimated fair value of the 2026 Bonds Payable and the 2025 Bonds Payable was approximately $703.1 million. The related carrying value of the bonds payable, net of discounts, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, was $698.4 million and $698.3 million, respectively. The fair value of the bonds payable was estimated based on discounted cash flow analyses using the current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowings as the bonds as of the respective reporting dates (Level 2). The discounted cash flow method of assessing fair value results in a general approximation of value, which may differ from the price that could be achieved in a market transaction.
7.
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments Under Existing Lease Agreements
Certain lease agreements include provisions that, at the option of the tenant, may obligate Columbia Property Trust to expend capital to expand an existing property or provide other expenditures for the benefit of the tenant. As of March 31, 2017, no tenants have exercised such options that have not been materially satisfied or recorded as a liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Guaranty of Debt of Unconsolidated Joint Venture
Upon entering into the Market Square Joint Venture in October 2015, Columbia Property Trust entered into a guaranty of a $25.0 million portion of the Market Square mortgage note, the amount of which is reduced as space is leased. As a result of leasing, the guaranty has been reduced to $13.4 million as of March 31, 2017. Columbia Property Trust believes that the likelihood of making a payment under this guaranty is remote; therefore, no liability has been recorded related to this guaranty as of March 31, 2017.
Litigation
Columbia Property Trust is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which are expected to be covered by liability insurance. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any reasonably possible loss relating to these matters using the latest information available. Columbia Property Trust records a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, Columbia Property Trust accrues the best estimate within the range. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, Columbia Property Trust accrues the minimum amount within the range. If an unfavorable outcome is probable but the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, Columbia Property Trust discloses the nature of the litigation and indicates that an estimate of the loss or range of loss cannot be made. If an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and the estimated loss is material, Columbia Property Trust discloses the nature and estimate of the possible loss of the litigation. Columbia Property Trust

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does not disclose information with respect to litigation where the possibility of an unfavorable outcome is considered to be remote. Based on current expectations, such matters, both individually and in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the liquidity, results of operations, business, or financial condition of Columbia Property Trust. Columbia Property Trust is not currently involved in any legal proceedings of which management would consider the outcome to be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, liquidity, or financial condition of Columbia Property Trust.
8.
Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock Repurchase Program
Columbia Property Trust's board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $200 million of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, through September 4, 2017 (the "Stock Repurchase Program"). Since this program commenced on September 4, 2015, Columbia Property Trust has acquired 3.1 million shares at an average price of $22.13, for aggregate purchases of $69.1 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, Columbia Property Trust made no share repurchases. As of March 31, 2017, $130.9 million remains available for repurchases under the Stock Repurchase Program. Common stock repurchases are charged against equity as incurred, and the repurchased shares are retired. Columbia Property Trust will continue to evaluate the purchase of shares, primarily through open market transactions, which are subject to market conditions and other factors.
Long-Term Incentive Plan
Columbia Property Trust maintains a shareholder-approved, long-term incentive plan that provides for grants of up to 2.0 million shares of stock to be made to certain employees and independent directors of Columbia Property Trust (the "LTIP").
On January 1, 2017, Columbia Property Trust granted 135,921 shares of common stock to employees under the LTIP. Such awards are time-based and will vest ratably on each anniversary of the grant over the next four years. Performance-based stock unit awards representing 329,389 shares were also made on January 1, 2017. The payout of these performance-based awards can range from 0% to 150%, depending on total shareholder return relative to the FTSE NAREIT Equity Office Index, over a three-year performance period. At the conclusion of the three-year performance period, 75% of the shares earned will vest, and the remaining 25% vest one year later. The performance-based awards also include one- and two-year transitional awards, which will vest at the end of the respective performance periods. The awards will be expensed over the vesting period, using the estimated fair value for each award. Time-based awards will be expensed using the grant date fair value or closing price of the award on the grant date. Performance-based awards will be expensed over the vesting period at the estimated fair value of the grant date, as determined by the Monte Carlo valuation method.
Additionally, on January 20, 2017, Columbia Property Trust granted 193,535 shares of common stock to employees, net of 17,938 shares withheld to settle the related tax liability, under the LTIP for 2016 performance, of which 25% vested upon grant; the remaining shares will vest ratably, with the passage of time, on January 31, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Employees will receive quarterly dividends related to their entire grant, including the unvested shares, on each dividend payment date. A summary of the activity for the employee stock grants under the LTIP for the three months ended March 31, 2017 follows:
 
 
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017
 
 
Shares
(in thousands)
 
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
(1)
Unvested shares – beginning of period
 
256

 
$
22.62

Granted
 
658

 
$
20.19

Vested
 
(161
)
 
$
22.67

Forfeited
 
(7
)
 
$
21.21

Unvested shares – end of period(2)
 
746

 
$
20.48

(1) 
Columbia Property Trust determined the weighted-average, grant-date fair value using the market closing price on the date of the respective grants.
(2) 
As of March 31, 2017, we expect approximately 709,000 of the 746,000 unvested shares to ultimately vest, assuming a forfeiture rate of 5.0%, which was determined based on peer company data, adjusted for the specifics of the LTIP.

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During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, Columbia Property Trust paid quarterly installments of the independent directors' annual equity retainers by granting shares to the independent directors, which vested at the time of grant. A summary of these grants, made under the LTIP, follows:
Date of Grant
 
Shares
 
Grant-Date Fair Value
2017 Director Grants:
 
 
 
 
January 3, 2017
 
8,279

 
$
21.58

2016 Director Grants:
 
 
 
 
January 4, 2016
 
7,439

 
$
23.00

For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, Columbia Property Trust incurred the stock-based compensation expense related to the following events (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Amortization of LTIP awards
$
917

 
$
851

Amortization of future LTIP awards(1)
595

 
360

Issuance of shares to independent directors
179

 
171

Total stock-based compensation expense
$
1,691

 
$
1,382

(1) 
Reflects amortization of LTIP awards for service during the current period, for which shares will be issued in future periods.
These expenses are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there was $12.6 million and $3.2 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested awards under the LTIP. This amount will be amortized over the respective vesting period, ranging from one to four years at the time of grant.
9.     Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
Outlined below are significant noncash investing and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Deposits applied to sales of real estate
$
10,000

 
$

Amortization of net discounts on debt
$
45

 
$
75

Market value adjustments to interest rate swaps that qualify for hedge accounting treatment
$
634

 
$
(4,857
)
Accrued capital expenditures and deferred lease costs
$
12,534

 
$
2,631

Common stock issued to employees and directors, and amortized (net of income tax witholdings)
$
235

 
$
225

 
10.    Earnings Per Share
For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, in computing the basic and diluted earnings per share, net income has been reduced for the dividends paid on unvested shares related to unvested awards under the LTIP. The following table reconciles the numerator for the basic and diluted earnings-per-share computations shown on the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
Net income
 
$
74,722

 
$
6,697

Distributions paid on unvested shares
 
(84
)
 
(82
)
Net income used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share
 
$
74,638

 
$
6,615


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The following table reconciles the denominator for the basic and diluted earnings-per-share computations shown on the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
Weighted-average common shares – basic
 
122,003

 
123,393

Plus incremental weighted-average shares from time-vested conversions, less assumed
share repurchases:
 
 
 
 
Previously granted LTIP awards, unvested
 
64

 
5

Future LTIP awards
 
262

 
14

Weighted-average common shares – diluted
 
122,329

 
123,412

11.    Segment Information
Columbia Property Trust establishes operating segments at the property level, and aggregates individual properties into reportable segments for geographic locations in which Columbia Property Trust has significant investments. Columbia Property Trust considers geographic location when evaluating its portfolio composition, and in assessing the ongoing operations and performance of its properties. As of March 31, 2017, Columbia Property Trust had the following reportable segments:  New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Boston, Los Angeles, and all other office markets. The all other office markets reportable segment consists of properties in similar, low-barrier-to-entry geographic locations in which Columbia Property Trust does not plan to make further investments. During the periods presented, there have been no material inter-segment transactions.
Net operating income ("NOI") is a non-GAAP financial measure. NOI is the primary performance measure reviewed by management to assess operating performance of properties and is calculated by deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. Operating revenues include rental income, tenant reimbursements, hotel income, and other property income; and operating expenses include property and hotel operating costs. The NOI performance metric consists of only revenues and expenses directly related to real estate rental operations. NOI reflects property acquisitions and dispositions, occupancy levels, rental rate increases or decreases, and the recoverability of operating expenses. NOI, as Columbia Property Trust calculates it, may not be directly comparable to similarly titled, but differently calculated, measures for other REITs.
When assessing ongoing performance of our reportable segments, management does not evaluate assets or capital expenditures by reportable segment. Additionally, expenses, such as depreciation and amortization and others included in the reconciliation of GAAP net income to NOI, are reviewed by management on a consolidated basis, rather than by reportable segment.
The following table presents operating revenues by geographic reportable segment (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
New York
$
27,586

 
$
29,448

San Francisco
27,182

 
28,088

Atlanta
9,328

 
9,203

Washington, D.C.(1)
7,383

 
9,485

Boston
2,904

 
2,798

Los Angeles
1,778

 
1,971

All other office markets
9,591

 
45,984

Total office segments
85,752

 
126,977

Hotel
1,218

 
4,732

Corporate
354

 
818

Total
87,324

 
132,527

Operating revenues included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture(1)
(5,168
)
 
(5,948
)
Total operating revenues
$
82,156

 
$
126,579

(1) 
Includes operating revenues for our interest in the Market Square Buildings for all periods presented. Columbia Property Trust records its 51% interest in the Market Square Joint Venture using the equity method of accounting, and reflects its interest in the operating revenues of the Market Square Buildings in loss from unconsolidated joint venture in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

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The following table presents NOI by geographic reportable segment (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
New York
$
17,616

 
$
17,049

San Francisco
19,866

 
21,071

Atlanta
8,293

 
8,281

Washington, D.C.(1)
3,278

 
5,116

Boston
1,409

 
1,223

Los Angeles
1,082

 
1,250

All other office markets
6,930

 
28,783

Total office segments
58,474

 
82,773

Hotel
(876
)
 
347

Corporate
452

 
549

Total
$
58,050

 
$
83,669

(1) 
Includes NOI for our interest in the Market Square Buildings for all periods presented. Columbia Property Trust records its 51% interest in the Market Square Joint Venture using the equity method of accounting, and reflects its interest in the NOI of the Market Square Buildings in loss from unconsolidated joint venture in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
A reconciliation of GAAP net income to NOI is presented below (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Net income
$
74,722

 
$
6,697

Depreciation
21,605

 
29,289

Amortization
9,457

 
16,075

General and administrative
8,768

 
10,490

Net interest expense
14,565

 
17,892

Interest income from development authority bonds
(1,800
)
 
(1,800
)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
45

 

Income tax expense (benefit)
(388
)
 
77

Adjustments included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture
4,229

 
4,639

Loss (gains) on sales of real estate assets
(73,153
)
 
310

NOI
$
58,050

 
$
83,669


12.     Financial Information for Parent Guarantor, Issuer Subsidiary, and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
The 2026 Bonds Payable and the 2025 Bonds Payable (see Note 6, Bonds Payable) were issued by Columbia Property Trust OP, and are guaranteed by Columbia Property Trust. In accordance with SEC Rule 3-10(c), Columbia Property Trust includes herein condensed consolidating financial information in lieu of separate financial statements of the subsidiary issuer (Columbia Property Trust OP), as defined in the bond indentures, because all of the following criteria are met:
(1)
The subsidiary issuer (Columbia Property Trust OP) is 100% owned by the parent company guarantor (Columbia Property Trust);
(2)
The guarantee is full and unconditional; and
(3)
No other subsidiary of the parent company guarantor (Columbia Property Trust) guarantees the 2026 Bonds Payable or the 2025 Bonds Payable.
Columbia Property Trust uses the equity method with respect to its investment in subsidiaries included in its condensed consolidating financial statements. Set forth below are Columbia Property Trust's condensed consolidating balance sheets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, as well as its condensed consolidating statements of operations and its condensed consolidating statements of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016; and its condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (in thousands)
 
As of March 31, 2017
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
(Guarantor)
 
Columbia
 Property
Trust OP 
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate assets, at cost:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land
$

 
$

 
$
751,351

 
$

 
$
751,351

Buildings and improvements, net

 
231

 
2,117,784

 

 
2,118,015

Intangible lease assets, net

 

 
187,414

 

 
187,414

Construction in progress

 

 
36,278

 

 
36,278

Total real estate assets

 
231

 
3,092,827

 

 
3,093,058

Investment in unconsolidated joint venture

 
126,691

 

 

 
126,691

Cash and cash equivalents
521,237

 
20,206

 
13,212

 

 
554,655

Investment in subsidiaries
1,703,391

 
1,466,518

 

 
(3,169,909
)
 

Tenant receivables, net of allowance

 
105

 
5,185

 

 
5,290

Straight-line rent receivable

 

 
71,601

 

 
71,601

Prepaid expenses and other assets
329,247

 
123,604

 
20,150

 
(432,354
)
 
40,647

Intangible lease origination costs, net

 

 
51,326

 

 
51,326

Deferred lease costs, net

 

 
127,185

 

 
127,185

Investment in development authority bonds

 

 
120,000

 

 
120,000

Total assets
$
2,553,875

 
$
1,737,355

 
$
3,501,486

 
$
(3,602,263
)
 
$
4,190,453

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Line of credit and notes payable
$

 
$
447,782

 
$
630,343

 
$
(430,763
)
 
$
647,362

Bonds payable, net

 
693,171

 

 

 
693,171

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures
6

 
10,912

 
114,825

 

 
125,743

Due to affiliates

 

 
1,591

 
(1,591
)
 

Deferred income

 

 
19,329

 

 
19,329

Intangible lease liabilities, net

 

 
30,979

 

 
30,979

Obligations under capital lease

 

 
120,000

 

 
120,000

Total liabilities
6

 
1,151,865

 
917,067

 
(432,354
)
 
1,636,584

Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total equity
2,553,869

 
585,490

 
2,584,419

 
(3,169,909
)
 
2,553,869

Total liabilities and equity
$
2,553,875

 
$
1,737,355

 
$
3,501,486

 
$
(3,602,263
)
 
$
4,190,453





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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (in thousands)
 
As of December 31, 2016
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
(Guarantor)
 
Columbia
Property
Trust OP 
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate assets, at cost:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land
$

 
$

 
$
751,351

 
$

 
$
751,351

Building and improvements, net

 
219

 
2,120,931

 

 
2,121,150

Intangible lease assets, net

 

 
193,311

 

 
193,311

Construction in progress

 

 
36,188

 

 
36,188

Real estate assets held for sale, net

 
34,956

 
377,550

 

 
412,506

Total real estate assets

 
35,175

 
3,479,331

 

 
3,514,506

Investment in unconsolidated joint venture

 
127,346

 

 

 
127,346

Cash and cash equivalents
174,420

 
16,509

 
25,156

 

 
216,085

Investment in subsidiaries
2,047,922

 
1,782,752

 

 
(3,830,674
)
 

Tenant receivables, net of allowance

 

 
7,163

 

 
7,163

Straight-line rent receivable

 

 
64,811

 

 
64,811

Prepaid expenses and other assets
317,153

 
262,216

 
15,593

 
(570,687
)
 
24,275

Intangible lease origination costs, net

 

 
54,279

 

 
54,279

Deferred lease costs, net

 

 
125,799

 

 
125,799

Investment in development authority bonds

 

 
120,000

 

 
120,000

Other assets held for sale, net

 
3,767

 
41,814

 
(52
)
 
45,529

Total assets
$
2,539,495

 
$
2,227,765

 
$
3,933,946

 
$
(4,401,413
)
 
$
4,299,793

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lines of credit and notes payable, net
$

 
$
447,643

 
$
704,585

 
$
(430,762
)
 
$
721,466

Bonds payable, net

 
692,972

 

 

 
692,972

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures

 
10,395

 
120,633

 

 
131,028

Dividends payable
36,727

 

 

 

 
36,727

Due to affiliates

 
58

 
1,534

 
(1,592
)
 

Deferred income

 

 
19,694

 

 
19,694

Intangible lease liabilities, net

 

 
33,375

 

 
33,375

Obligations under capital leases

 

 
120,000

 

 
120,000

Liabilities held for sale

 
2,651

 
177,497

 
(138,385
)
 
41,763

Total liabilities
36,727

 
1,153,719

 
1,177,318

 
(570,739
)
 
1,797,025

Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total equity
2,502,768

 
1,074,046

 
2,756,628

 
(3,830,674
)
 
2,502,768

Total liabilities and equity
$
2,539,495

 
$
2,227,765

 
$
3,933,946

 
$
(4,401,413
)
 
$
4,299,793





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Consolidating Statements of Operations (in thousands)
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
(Guarantor)
 
Columbia
 Property
Trust OP 
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental income
$

 
$
51

 
$
71,221

 
$
(99
)
 
$
71,173

Tenant reimbursements

 
34

 
8,550

 

 
8,584

Hotel income

 

 
1,339

 

 
1,339

Other property income
245

 

 
833

 
(18
)
 
1,060

 
245

 
85

 
81,943

 
(117
)
 
82,156

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property operating costs

 
172

 
24,032

 
(99
)
 
24,105

Hotel operating costs

 

 
2,076

 

 
2,076

Asset and property management fees:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related-party

 
3

 

 
(3
)
 

Other

 

 
269

 

 
269

Depreciation

 
82

 
21,523

 

 
21,605

Amortization

 
5

 
9,452

 

 
9,457

General and administrative
39

 
2,518

 
6,226

 
(15
)
 
8,768

 
39

 
2,780

 
63,578

 
(117
)
 
66,280

Real estate operating income (loss)
206

 
(2,695
)
 
18,365

 

 
15,876

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense

 
(10,284
)
 
(10,463
)
 
5,632

 
(15,115
)
Interest and other income
4,101

 
2,078

 
1,803

 
(5,632
)
 
2,350

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 
(45
)
 

 
(45
)
 
4,101

 
(8,206
)
 
(8,705
)
 

 
(12,810
)
Income (loss) before income taxes, unconsolidated entities, and sales of
real estate:
4,307

 
(10,901
)
 
9,660

 

 
3,066

Income tax benefit

 

 
388

 

 
388

Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities
70,415

 
63,099

 

 
(135,399
)
 
(1,885
)
Income before sales of real estate assets:
74,722


52,198


10,048


(135,399
)

1,569

Gains on sales of real estate assets

 
11,050

 
62,103

 

 
73,153

Net income
$
74,722


$
63,248


$
72,151


$
(135,399
)

$
74,722


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Consolidating Statements of Operations (in thousands)
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
(Guarantor)
 
Columbia
 Property
Trust OP 
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental income
$

 
$
849

 
$
98,833

 
$
(96
)
 
$
99,586

Tenant reimbursements

 
402

 
19,351

 

 
19,753

Hotel income

 

 
4,663

 

 
4,663

Other property income
245

 

 
2,420

 
(88
)
 
2,577

 
245

 
1,251

 
125,267

 
(184
)
 
126,579

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property operating costs

 
771

 
40,661

 
(96
)
 
41,336

Hotel operating costs

 

 
4,331

 

 
4,331

Asset and property management fees:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related-party

 
30

 

 
(30
)
 

Other

 

 
330

 

 
330

Depreciation

 
698

 
28,591

 

 
29,289

Amortization

 
76

 
15,999

 

 
16,075

General and administrative
38

 
2,194

 
8,316

 
(58
)
 
10,490

 
38

 
3,769

 
98,228

 
(184
)
 
101,851

Real estate operating income (loss)
207

 
(2,518
)
 
27,039

 

 
24,728

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense

 
(12,405
)
 
(12,881
)
 
7,389

 
(17,897
)
Interest and other income
3,555

 
3,835

 
1,804

 
(7,389
)
 
1,805

 
3,555

 
(8,570
)
 
(11,077
)
 

 
(16,092
)
Income before income taxes and unconsolidated entities:
3,762

 
(11,088
)
 
15,962

 

 
8,636

Income tax expense

 
(7
)
 
(70
)
 

 
(77
)
Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities
2,935

 
9,293

 

 
(13,780
)
 
(1,552
)
Income (loss) before sale of real estate assets:
6,697

 
(1,802
)
 
15,892

 
(13,780
)
 
7,007

Loss on sale of real estate assets

 

 
(310
)
 

 
(310
)
Net income (loss)
$
6,697

 
$
(1,802
)
 
$
15,582

 
$
(13,780
)
 
$
6,697
















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Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (in thousands)
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
(Guarantor)
 
Columbia
Property
Trust OP 
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Net income
$
74,722

 
$
63,248

 
$
72,151

 
$
(135,399
)
 
$
74,722

Market value adjustments to interest
rate swaps
634

 
634

 

 
(634
)
 
634

Comprehensive income
$
75,356

 
$
63,882

 
$
72,151

 
$
(136,033
)
 
$
75,356

 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
(Guarantor)
 
Columbia
 Property
Trust OP 
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Net income (loss)
$
6,697

 
$
(1,802
)
 
$
15,582

 
$
(13,780
)
 
$
6,697

Market value adjustments to interest
rate swaps
(4,857
)
 
(4,857
)
 

 
4,857

 
(4,857
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
$
1,840

 
$
(6,659
)
 
$
15,582

 
$
(8,923
)
 
$
1,840









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Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands)
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
(Guarantor)
 
Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Cash flows from operating activities
$
752

 
$
(12,202
)
 
$
16,848

 
$
5,398

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net proceeds from sale of real estate
268,813

 

 
235,847

 
504,660

Investment in real estate and related assets
(12,000
)
 
(59
)
 
(21,115
)
 
(33,174
)
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture

 
(1,230
)
 

 
(1,230
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
256,813

 
(1,289
)
 
214,732

 
470,256

Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repayments

 

 
(74,406
)
 
(74,406
)
Distributions
(61,217
)
 

 

 
(61,217
)
Repurchases of common stock
(1,461
)
 

 

 
(1,461
)
Intercompany contributions (distributions)
151,930

 
17,188

 
(169,118
)
 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
89,252

 
17,188

 
(243,524
)
 
(137,084
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
346,817

 
3,697

 
(11,944
)
 
338,570

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
of period
174,420

 
16,509

 
25,156

 
216,085

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
521,237

 
$
20,206

 
$
13,212

 
$
554,655


 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
(Guarantor)
 
Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Cash flows from operating activities
$
206

 
$
(13,343
)
 
$
55,977

 
$
42,840

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net proceeds from sale of real estate
159,406

 

 

 
159,406

Investment in real estate and related assets

 
(336
)
 
(17,642
)
 
(17,978
)
Investment in subsidiaries

 
(4,641
)
 

 
(4,641
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
159,406

 
(4,977
)
 
(17,642
)

136,787

Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Borrowings, net of fees

 
131,000

 

 
131,000

Repayments of line of credit and notes payable

 
(56,000
)
 
(1,341
)
 
(57,341
)
Distributions
(74,393
)
 

 

 
(74,393
)
Repurchases of common stock
(26,162
)
 

 

 
(26,162
)
Intercompany contributions (distributions)
89,295

 
(49,348
)
 
(39,947
)
 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(11,260
)
 
25,652

 
(41,288
)

(26,896
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
148,352

 
7,332

 
(2,953
)

152,731

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
of period
989

 
14,969

 
16,687

 
32,645

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
149,341

 
$
22,301

 
$
13,734


$
185,376


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13.     Subsequent Event
Columbia Property Trust has evaluated subsequent events in connection with the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this report on Form 10-Q and did not note any additional subsequent events, other than those disclosed elsewhere in this report.
ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our accompanying consolidated financial statements (and notes thereto) and the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" preceding Part I of this report, as well as our consolidated financial statements (and the notes thereto) and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our 2016 Form 10-K.
Executive Summary
Our primary strategic objective is to generate long-term shareholder returns from a combination of growing cash flows and appreciation in the values of our properties, through the acquisition and ownership of high-quality properties principally located in high-barrier-to-entry markets. We typically pursue acquisition opportunities that are competitive within the top tier of their markets, or will be repositioned as such through value-add initiatives. In addition, our investment objectives include optimizing our portfolio allocation between stabilized investments and more growth-oriented, value-add investments, with an emphasis on central business districts and multi-tenant buildings.
The disposition of our Houston and Cleveland assets in January 2017 marks the completion of our near-term disposition program. Since 2011, we have sold more than 50 properties outside of our core markets for approximately $3.3 billion, and reinvested $2.3 billion of those proceeds in acquisitions in New York, San Francisco, and Boston, and in targeted capital improvements for our existing portfolio. This year, we intend to focus on reinvesting the remaining proceeds into additional strategic opportunities within our target markets. We are currently under contract to purchase 149 Madison Avenue in New York, a 12-story, 127,000-square-foot office building, with closing expected later this year. We plan to fully redevelop this property as modern-boutique office space. Transitioning the portfolio to more growth-oriented properties has caused some dilution in earnings for a period of time; however, we believe that this transition will improve our growth potential over the longer term.
Leasing continues to be a key area of focus, for both vacant space and upcoming expirations. Since December 31, 2016, we have leased 468,000 square feet of space and addressed some of our most significant vacancies:
In San Francisco, at 650 California Street, we executed a 12-year, 61,000-square-foot lease with WeWork in February; an eight-year, 86,000-square-foot lease with Affirm in April; and a 22,000-square-foot renewal and expansion with an existing tenant in April.
In New York, at 229 West 43rd Street, we expanded the SnapChat lease in February by 26,000 square feet to 121,000 square feet, and extended the lease to 2027.
In Atlanta, at One Glenlake, we executed a 10-year, 66,000-square-foot lease in April.
We continue to maintain a flexible balance sheet with low leverage and an emphasis on unsecured borrowings, with weighted average maturities of 6.1 years(1), weighted-average cost of borrowing of 3.65%(1) per annum, and an unencumbered pool of assets as a percentage of gross real estate assets of 81.5%(1). Further, our stock repurchase program allows us to take advantage of market opportunities when our stock is undervalued from time to time. To date, we have repurchased an aggregate of $69.1 million of common stock at an average price of $22.13.
(1) 
Statistics include 51% of the debt held by the Market Square Joint Venture in which we own an interest through an unconsolidated joint venture.

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Key Performance Indicators
Our operating results depend primarily upon the level of income generated by the leases at our properties. Occupancy and rental rates are critical drivers of our lease income. Over the last year, our quarter-end average portfolio percentage leased ranged from 90.6% to 94.1%. The following table sets forth details related to recent leasing activities, which drive changes in our rental revenues:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Total number of leases
16

 
 
9

 
Lease term (months)
104

 
 
95

 
Square feet of leasing  renewal(1)
135,356

 
 
11,985

 
Square feet of leasing  new(2)
140,558

 
 
49,239

 
Total square feet of leasing
275,914

 
 
61,224

 
Rent leasing spread  renewal(3)
2.6
%
 
 
1.1
%
 
Rent leasing spread  new(4)
150.9
%
(5) 
 
115.8
%
(6) 
Rent leasing spread – all leases(3)(4)
113.5
%
(5) 
 
113.6
%
(6) 
Tenant improvements, per square foot  renewal
$
10.74

 
 
$
2.47

 
Tenant improvements, per square foot  new
$
65.66

 
 
$
28.99

 
Tenant improvements, per square foot - all leases
$
54.38

 
 
$
28.49

 
Leasing commissions, per square foot  renewal
$
10.20

 
 
$
8.46

 
Leasing commissions, per square foot new
$
16.86

 
 
$
21.83

 
Leasing commissions, per square foot – all leases
$
15.49

 
 
$
21.58

 
(1) 
Includes 51% of renewal leasing at the Market Square buildings, which we own through an unconsolidated joint venture. There was 7,000 square feet and 2,000 square feet of renewal leasing for the first three months of 2017 and 2016, respectively, at the Market Square Buildings.
(2) 
Includes 51% of new leasing at the Market Square buildings, which we own through an unconsolidated joint venture. There was 5,000 square feet and 6,000 square feet of new leasing for the first three months of 2017 and 2016, respectively, at the Market Square Buildings.
(3) 
Rent leasing spreads for renewal leases are calculated based on the change in base rental income measured on a straight-line basis.
(4) 
Rent leasing spreads for new leases are calculated only for properties that have been vacant less than one year, and are measured on a straight-line basis.
(5) 
For the first three months of 2017, rent leasing spreads were positive due to a 61,000-square-foot lease at our 650 California Property in San Francisco, California.
(6) 
For the first three months of 2016, rent leasing spreads were positive due to a 24,000-square-foot lease at our University Circle Property in San Francisco, California.
Over the next 12 months, approximately 347,000 square feet of leases at our operating properties (approximately 7.2% of our portfolio based on revenues) are scheduled to expire. These near-term expirations primarily relate to our properties in New York and San Francisco, with 114,000 square feet of this space pre-leased. We currently expect to replace the remaining leases with starting rates above those currently in place at the properties.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Cash flows generated from the operation of our properties are primarily used to fund recurring expenditures and stockholder dividends. The amount of distributions to common stockholders is determined by our board of directors and is dependent upon a number of factors, including funds deemed available for distribution based principally on our current and future projected operating cash flows, reduced by capital requirements necessary to maintain our existing portfolio. In determining the amount of distributions to common stockholders, we also consider our future capital needs and future sources of liquidity, as well as the annual distribution requirements necessary to maintain our status as a REIT under the Code. Investments in new property acquisitions and first-generation capital improvements are generally funded with capital proceeds from property sales, debt, or cash on hand. Beginning with the first quarter of 2017, our board of directors elected to reduce the quarterly stockholder distribution rate from $0.30 per share to $0.20 per share to adjust to a payout level consistent with our current investment objectives. We have transformed the composition of our portfolio by selling suburban assets and acquiring assets in high-barrier-to-entry markets, which offer lower

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initial yields and higher potential for growth over time. We believe the new dividend rate is sustainable over the near and medium term and offers the potential for growth over the long-term.
Short-term Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the three months ended March 31, 2017, we generated net cash flows from operating activities of $5.4 million, which consisted primarily of receipts from tenants for rent and reimbursements, reduced by payments for operating costs, administrative expenses, and interest expense. During the same period, we paid total distributions to stockholders of $61.2 million, which included dividend payments of $36.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2016 and $24.5 million for the first quarter of 2017.
During the three months ended March 31, 2017, we sold five properties for net proceeds of $504.7 million and used the proceeds to fund the early repayment of the 221 Main Street building mortgage note for $73.0 million and leasing and capital projects of $22.4 million. We intend to reinvest the remaining proceeds in strategic acquisition opportunities within our target markets.
Over the short-term, we expect our primary sources of capital to be operating cash flows and future debt financings. We expect that our principal demands for funds will be property acquisitions, capital improvements to our existing portfolio, stock repurchases, stockholder distributions, operating expenses, and interest and principal payments on current and maturing debt. We believe that we have adequate liquidity and capital resources to meet our current obligations as they come due. As of April 25, 2017, we have access to the full $500.0 million capacity of the Revolving Credit Facility, in addition to $546.8 million cash on hand.
Long-term Liquidity and Capital Resources
Over the long term, we expect that our primary sources of capital will include operating cash flows, select property dispositions, and proceeds from secured or unsecured borrowings. We expect that our primary uses of capital will continue to include stockholder distributions; acquisitions; capital expenditures, such as building improvements, tenant improvements, and leasing costs; and repaying or refinancing debt.
Consistent with our financing objectives and operational strategy, we continue to maintain debt levels historically less than 40% of the undepreciated cost of our assets. Our debt-to-real-estate-asset ratio is calculated using the consolidated outstanding debt balance and real estate at cost. As of March 31, 2017, our debt-to-real-estate-asset ratio, including 51% of the debt and real estate at the Market Square Joint Venture, which we own through an unconsolidated joint venture, was approximately 37.9%.
Revolving Credit Facility
The Revolving Credit Facility has a capacity of $500.0 million and matures in July 2019, with two, six-month extension options. As of March 31, 2017, we had no outstanding borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility. Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.875% to 1.55% for LIBOR borrowings, or an alternate base rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.55% for base-rate borrowings, based on our applicable credit rating. The per-annum facility fee on the aggregate revolving commitment (used or unused) ranges from 0.125% to 0.30%, also based on our applicable credit rating. Additionally, we have the ability to increase the capacity of the Revolving Credit Facility, along with the $300 Million Term Loan, which provides for four accordion options for an aggregate amount of up to $400 million, subject to certain limitations.
Term Loans
The $300 Million Term Loan matures in July 2020 and, along with the Revolving Credit Facility, provides for four accordion options for an aggregate amount of up to $400 million, subject to certain conditions. The $300 Million Term Loan bears interest, at our option, at either (i) LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.90% to 1.75% for LIBOR loans, or (ii) an alternate base rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.75% for base-rate loans, based on our applicable credit rating.
The $150 Million Term Loan matures in July 2022 (the "$150 Million Term Loan"). The $150 Million Term Loan bears interest, at our option, at either (i) LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.40% to 2.35% for LIBOR loans, or (ii) an alternate base rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.40% to 1.35% for base-rate loans. The interest rate on the $150 Million Term Loan is effectively fixed with an interest rate swap agreement. Based on the terms of the interest rate swap and our current credit rating, the interest rate on the $150 Million Term Loan is effectively fixed at 3.52%.
Bonds Payable
In August 2016, we issued $350.0 million of 10-year, unsecured 3.650% senior notes at 99.626% of their face value under our Universal Shelf Registration Statement (defined below). We received proceeds from the 2026 Bonds Payable, net of fees, of $346.4 million, which were used to prepay our $250 million 2018 Bonds Payable, originally due in April of 2018. The 2026 Bonds Payable

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require semi-annual interest payments in February and August based on a contractual annual interest rate of 3.650%. The principal amount of the 2026 Bonds Payable is due and payable on the maturity date, August 15, 2026.
In March 2015, we issued $350.0 million of 10-year, unsecured 4.150% senior notes at 99.859% of their face value under our Universal Shelf Registration Statement (defined below). We received proceeds from the 2025 Bonds Payable, net of fees, of $347.2 million. The 2025 Bonds Payable require semi-annual interest payments in April and October based on a contractual annual interest rate of 4.150%. The principal amount of the 2025 Bonds Payable is due and payable on the maturity date, April 1, 2025.
Debt Covenants  
Our mortgage debt, the $300 Million Term Loan, the $150 Million Term Loan, the Revolving Credit Facility, the 2026 Bonds Payable and the 2025 Bonds Payable contain certain covenants and restrictions that require us to meet certain financial ratios. We believe we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants as of March 31, 2017. We expect to continue to be able to meet the requirements of our debt covenants over the next 12 months.
Universal Shelf Registration Statement
We have on file a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-198764) with the SEC (the "Universal Shelf Registration Statement"), which was effective upon filing in September 2014. The Universal Shelf Registration Statement provides us with future flexibility to offer, from time to time and in one or more offerings, debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, or any combination thereof. The terms of any such future offerings would be established at the time of an offering.
Contractual Commitments and Contingencies
As of March 31, 2017, our contractual obligations will become payable in the following periods (in thousands):
Contractual Obligations
 
Total
 
2017
 
2018-2019
 
2020-2021
 
Thereafter
Debt obligations(1)
 
$
1,515,947

 
$
53,322

 
$
146,875

 
$
300,000

 
$
1,015,750

Interest obligations on debt(1)(2)
 
352,752

 
41,214

 
102,410

 
85,555

 
123,573

Capital lease obligations(3)
 
120,000

 

 

 
120,000

 

Operating lease obligations(4)
 
207,782

 
1,982

 
5,342

 
5,342

 
195,116

Total
 
$
2,196,481

 
$
96,518

 
$
254,627

 
$
510,897

 
$
1,334,439

(1) 
Includes 51% of the debt and interest obligations for the Market Square Joint Venture, which we own through an unconsolidated joint venture. The Market Square Joint Venture holds a $325 million mortgage note on the Market Square Buildings, bearing interest at 5.07% and maturing on July 1, 2023. As of March 31, 2017, we guarantee $13.4 million of the Market Square Buildings mortgage note (see Note 7, Commitments & Contingencies, to the accompanying financial statements).
(2) 
Interest obligations on variable-rate debt are measured at the rate at which they are effectively fixed with interest rate swap agreements (where applicable). Interest obligations on all other debt are measured at the contractual rate. See Item 3, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk, for more information regarding our interest rate swaps.
(3) 
Amounts include principal obligations only. We made interest payments on these obligations of $1.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017, all of which were funded with interest income earned on the corresponding investments in development authority bonds. These obligations will be fully satisfied at maturity with equivalent investments in development authority bonds.
(4) 
Reflects obligations related to ground leases at certain properties, as described in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. In addition to the amounts shown, certain lease agreements include provisions that, at the option of the tenant, may obligate us to expend capital to expand an existing property or provide other expenditures for the benefit of the tenant, including a remaining commitment to contribute $69.0 million toward leasehold improvements.


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Results of Operations
Overview
As of March 31, 2017, we owned controlling interests in 16 operating properties. As of March 31, 2017, our properties, including 51% of the Market Square Joint Venture, which we own through an unconsolidated joint venture, were approximately 94.1% leased. Our operating results are impacted by recent disposition activity as set forth below. In the near-term, we expect real estate operating income to fluctuate, primarily based on investing and leasing activities.
Recent Dispositions
Property
 
Location
 
Rentable Square Footage
 
Transaction Date
 
Sale Price(1)
(in thousands)
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Key Center Tower & Marriott
 
Cleveland, OH
 
1,326,000

 
January 31, 2017
 
$
267,500

Houston Property Sale:
 
 
 
1,187,000

 
January 6, 2017
 
$
272,000

5 Houston Center
 
Houston, TX
 
581,000

 
 
 
 
Energy Center I
 
Houston, TX
 
332,000

 
 
 
 
515 Post Oak
 
Houston, TX
 
274,000

 
 
 
 
2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SanTan Corporate Center
 
Phoenix, AZ
 
267,000

 
December 15, 2016
 
$
58,500

Sterling Commerce
 
Dallas, TX
 
310,000

 
November 30, 2016
 
$
51,000

9127 South Jamaica Street
 
Denver, CO
 
108,000

 
October 12, 2016
 
$
19,500

80 Park Plaza
 
Newark, NJ
 
961,000

 
September 30, 2016
 
$
174,500

9189, 9191 & 9193 South Jamaica Street
 
Denver, CO
 
370,000

 
September 22, 2016
 
$
122,000

800 North Frederick
 
Suburban MD
 
393,000

 
July 8, 2016
 
$
48,000

100 East Pratt
 
Baltimore, MD
 
653,000

 
March 31, 2016
 
$
187,000

(1) 
Exclusive of transaction costs and purchase price adjustments
Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2017 with the three months ended March 31, 2016
Rental income was $71.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, which represents a decrease as compared with $99.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The decrease is primarily due to dispositions ($26.7 million). We expect future rental income to fluctuate based on leasing and investing activity.
Tenant reimbursements and property operating costs were $8.6 million and $24.1 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017, which reflects a corresponding decrease as compared with $19.8 million and $41.3 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The decrease in property operating costs is primarily due to dispositions ($15.5 million) and the new net lease at 222 East 41st Street ($2.7 million). The decrease in tenant reimbursements is primarily due to dispositions ($10.3 million) and the new net lease at 222 East 41st Street ($1.1 million). Tenant reimbursements and property operating costs are expected to fluctuate with leasing activity and changes in our portfolio.
Hotel income, net of hotel operating costs, was $(0.7) million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, which represents a decrease as compared with $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, due to the sale of the Key Center Marriott on January 31, 2017.
Other property income was $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, which represents a decrease as compared with $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, primarily due to fluctuations in lease termination activity. Future other property income is expected to fluctuate, primarily as a result of lease restructuring and termination activities.
Asset and property management fees remained stable at $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016. Future asset and property management fees are expected to fluctuate, primarily based on future investing activity.
Depreciation was $21.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, which represents a decrease as compared with $29.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The decrease is primarily due to dispositions ($8.2 million). Depreciation is expected to increase in future periods as the capital improvement projects at our existing properties are completed and put into service.

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Amortization was $9.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, which represents a decrease as compared with $16.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The decrease is primarily due to dispositions ($3.8 million) and intangibles written off due to the early termination or expiration of leases ($2.1 million). We expect future amortization to fluctuate, primarily as a result of future leasing and investing activity.
General and administrative expenses were $8.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, which represents a decrease as compared with $10.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, primarily due to prior period costs incurred related to the development of our regional management and investment platform ($1.5 million) and prior period bad debt expense ($0.6 million). We expect future general and administrative expenses to remain at similar levels over the near-term.
Interest expense was $15.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, which represents a decrease as compared with $17.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, primarily due to prior period outstanding borrowings on a bridge loan and our line of credit ($1.5 million), mortgage note payoffs ($0.6 million), and bond interest savings resulting from the issuance of the 2026 Bonds Payable and redemption of the 2018 Bonds Payable ($0.5 million). We expect interest expense to fluctuate based on acquisition activity in the near-term.
Interest and other income was $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, which represents an increase compared with $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The increase is due to interest income earned on cash deposits ($0.5 million). The majority of this income is earned on investments in development authority bonds with a remaining term of approximately 4.8 years as of March 31, 2017 ($1.8 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016). Interest income earned on development authority bonds is entirely offset by interest expense incurred on the corresponding capital leases. Interest income is expected to remain at similar levels until we reinvest cash on hand.
We recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $45,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017. In March 2017, we repaid the 221 Main Street building mortgage note approximately two months early, resulting in the write-off of related deferred financing costs. We expect future gains or losses on early extinguishments of debt to fluctuate with financing activities.
We recognized a loss from the unconsolidated joint venture of $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, which represents an increase from the $1.6 million loss recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as occupancy decreased slightly at the Market Square Buildings since March 31, 2016. Future income or loss from unconsolidated joint venture will fluctuate with leasing and other operating activities at the Market Square Buildings.
We recognized a gain on sale of real estate assets of $73.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, and a loss on sale of real estate assets of $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. During the first three months of 2017, we sold three properties in Houston, Texas, and the Key Center Tower and Marriott in Cleveland, Ohio. See Note 3, Real Estate Transactions for details of these transactions. Future gains of sale on real estate assets will fluctuate with future disposition activity.
Net income was $74.7 million, or $0.61 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2017, which represents an increase as compared with $6.7 million, or $0.05 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The increase is due to additional quarter-over-quarter gains on sale of real estate ($73.5 million), partially offset by lost income from sold properties ($10.6 million). See the "Supplemental Performance Measures" section below for our same store results compared with the prior year. We expect future earnings to fluctuate as a result of leasing activity at our existing properties and investing activity.
Supplemental Performance Measures
In addition to net income, we measure the performance of the company using certain non-GAAP supplemental performance measures, including: (i) Funds From Operations ("FFO"), (ii) Net Operating Income ("NOI"), and (iii) Same Store Net Operating Income ("Same Store NOI"). These non-GAAP metrics are commonly used by industry analysts and investors as supplemental operation performance measures of REITs and are viewed by management to be useful indicators of operating performance. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, many industry analysts and investors have considered presentation of operating results for real estate companies using historical cost accounting alone to be insufficient. Management believes that the use of FFO, NOI, and Same Store NOI, combined with net income, improves the understanding of operating results of REITs among the investing public and makes comparisons of REIT operating results more meaningful.
Net income is the most comparable GAAP measure to FFO, NOI, and Same Store NOI. Each of these supplemental performance measures exclude expenses that materially impact our overall results of operations and, therefore, should not be considered as a substitute for net income, income before income taxes, or any other measures derived in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, these metrics may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

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Funds From Operations
FFO is a non-GAAP measure used by many investors and analysts who follow the real estate industry to measure the performance of an equity REIT. We consider FFO a useful measure of our performance because it principally adjusts for the effects of GAAP depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, which assumes that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, we believe that FFO provides a meaningful supplemental measure of our performance. We believe that the use of FFO, combined with the required GAAP presentations, is beneficial in improving our investors' understanding of our operating results and allowing for comparisons among other companies who define FFO as we do.
FFO, as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT"), represents net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains or losses on sales of real estate and impairments of real estate assets, plus real estate-related depreciation and amortization and, after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures, for both continuing and discontinued operations. We compute FFO in accordance with NAREIT's definition, which may differ from the methodology for calculating FFO, or similarly titled measures, used by other companies, and this may not be comparable to those presentations.
FFO does not represent amounts available for management's discretionary use because of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations, or other commitments and uncertainties, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make distributions. Our presentation of FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income (computed in accordance with GAAP) or as an indicator of financial performance.
Net income reconciles to FFO as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Net income
$
74,722

 
$
6,697

Adjustments:
 
 
 
Depreciation of real estate assets
21,605

 
29,289

Amortization of lease-related costs
9,457

 
16,075

Depreciation and amortization included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture(1)
2,098

 
2,470

Loss (gains) on sales of real estate assets
(73,153
)
 
310

Total funds from operations adjustments
(39,993
)
 
48,144

NAREIT FFO available to common stockholders
$
34,729

 
$
54,841

(1) 
Reflects 51% of depreciation and amortization for the Market Square buildings, which we own through an unconsolidated joint venture.
Net Operating Income
As set forth below, NOI is calculated by deducting property operating costs from rental and other property revenues for continuing operations. As a performance metric consisting of only revenues and expenses directly related to ongoing real estate rental operations, which have been or will be settled in cash, NOI is narrower in scope than FFO.
NOI, as we calculate it, may not be directly comparable to similarly titled, but differently calculated, measures for other REITs. We believe that NOI is another useful supplemental performance measure, as it is an input in many REIT valuation models, and it provides a means by which to evaluate the performance of the properties.
The major factors influencing our NOI are property acquisitions and dispositions, occupancy levels, rental rate increases or decreases, and the recoverability of operating expenses.

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Same Store Net Operating Income
We also evaluate the performance of our properties, on a "same store" basis, using a metric referred to as Same Store NOI. We view Same Store NOI as a useful supplemental performance measure because it improves comparability between periods by eliminating the effects of changes in the composition of our portfolio. On an individual property basis, Same Store NOI is computed in a consistent manner as NOI (as described in the preceding section). For the periods presented, we have defined our same store portfolio as those properties that have been continuously owned and operating since January 1, 2016. NOI and Same Store NOI are calculated as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Revenues:
 
 
 
Rental income
$
67,520

 
$
68,849

Tenant reimbursements
7,918

 
8,461

Other property income
784

 
727

Lease termination income
295

 
1,568

Total revenues
76,517

 
79,605

Property operating expenses
(21,666
)
 
(23,378
)
Same Store NOI – wholly owned properties(1)
$
54,851

 
$
56,227

Same Store NOI – Market Square Buildings(2)
$
2,344

 
$
3,088

NOI from acquisitions(3)

 

NOI from dispositions(4)
855

 
24,354

NOI
$
58,050

 
$
83,669

(1) 
Reflects NOI from properties that were wholly owned for the entirety of the periods presented.
(2) 
Reflects NOI for 51% of the Market Square Buildings in which we own an interest through an unconsolidated joint venture. The NOI for the Market Square Buildings is included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture in our accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
(3) 
No properties have been acquired since January 1, 2016.
(4) 
Reflects activity for the following properties sold since January 1, 2016, for all periods presented: Key Center Tower & Key Center Marriott, 5 Houston Center, Energy Center I, 515 Post Oak, SanTan Corporate Center, Sterling Commerce, 80 Park Plaza, 9127, 9189, 9191 & 9193 South Jamaica Street, 800 North Frederick, and 100 East Pratt.


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A reconciliation of GAAP net income to NOI and Same Store NOI is presented below (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Net income
$
74,722

 
$
6,697

Depreciation
21,605

 
29,289

Amortization
9,457

 
16,075

General and administrative
8,768

 
10,490

Net interest expense
14,565

 
17,892

Interest income from development authority bonds
(1,800
)
 
(1,800
)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
45

 

Income tax expense (benefit)
(388
)
 
77

Adjustments included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture
4,229

 
4,639

Loss (gains) on sales of real estate assets
(73,153
)
 
310

NOI:
$
58,050

 
$
83,669

Same Store NOI  Market Square Buildings(1)
(2,344
)
 
(3,088
)
NOI from acquisitions(2)

 

NOI from dispositions(3)
(855
)
 
(24,354
)
Same Store NOI – wholly owned properties(4)
$
54,851

 
$
56,227

(1) 
Reflects NOI for 51% of the Market Square Buildings, in which we own an interest through an unconsolidated joint venture. The NOI for the Market Square Buildings is included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture in our accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
(2) 
No properties have been acquired since January 1, 2016.
(3) 
Reflects activity for the following properties sold since January 1, 2016, for all periods presented: Key Center Tower & Key Center Marriott, 5 Houston Center, Energy Center I, 515 Post Oak, SanTan Corporate Center, Sterling Commerce, 80 Park Plaza, 9127, 9189, 9191 & 9193 South Jamaica Street, 800 North Frederick, and 100 East Pratt.
(4) 
Reflects NOI from properties that were wholly owned for the entirety of the periods presented.
Election as a REIT
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Code and have operated as such beginning with our taxable year ended December 31, 2003. To qualify as a REIT, we must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of our adjusted taxable income, as defined in the Code, to our stockholders, computed without regard to the dividends-paid deduction and by excluding our net capital gain. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on income that we distribute to our stockholders. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will then be subject to federal income taxes on our taxable income for that year and for the four years following the year during which qualification is lost, unless the Internal Revenue Service grants us relief under certain statutory provisions. Such an event could materially affect our net income and net cash available for distribution to our stockholders. However, we believe that we are organized and operate in such a manner as to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.
The TRS Entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Columbia Property Trust and are organized as Delaware limited liability companies. The TRS Entities, among other things, provide tenant services that Columbia Property Trust, as a REIT, cannot otherwise provide. We have elected to treat the TRS Entities as taxable REIT subsidiaries. We may perform certain additional, noncustomary services for tenants of our buildings through the TRS Entities; however, any earnings related to such services are subject to federal and state income taxes. In addition, for us to continue to qualify as a REIT, we must limit our investments in taxable REIT subsidiaries to 25% of the value of our total assets. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are established for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities at the enacted rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse.
No provisions for federal income taxes have been made in our accompanying consolidated financial statements, other than the provisions relating to the TRS Entities, as we made distributions in excess of taxable income for the periods presented. We are subject to certain state and local taxes related to property operations in certain locations, which have been provided for in our accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Inflation
We are exposed to inflation risk, as income from long-term leases is the primary source of our cash flows from operations. There are provisions in the majority of our tenant leases that are intended to protect us from, and mitigate the risk of, the impact of inflation. These provisions include rent steps, reimbursement billings for operating expense pass-through charges, real estate tax and insurance reimbursements on a per-square-foot basis, or, in some cases, annual reimbursement of operating expenses above a certain per-square-foot allowance. However, due to the long-term nature of the leases, the leases may not reset frequently enough to fully cover inflation.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
There have been no material changes in our critical accounting policies from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Related-Party Transactions
During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we did not have any related party transactions, except as described in Note 4, Unconsolidated Joint Venture, of the accompanying financial statements.
Commitments and Contingencies
We are subject to certain commitments and contingencies with regard to certain transactions. Refer to Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies, of our accompanying consolidated financial statements for further explanation. Examples of such commitments and contingencies include:
guaranty of debt of an unconsolidated joint venture of $13.4 million;
obligations under operating leases;
obligations under capital leases;
commitments under existing lease agreements; and
litigation.
Subsequent Event
We have evaluated subsequent events in connection with the preparation of our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this report on Form 10-Q and did not note any additional subsequent events, other than those disclosed elsewhere in this report.
ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As a result of certain of our debt facilities, we are exposed to interest rate changes. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flow, primarily through a low to moderate level of overall borrowings. However, we currently have a substantial amount of debt outstanding. We manage our ratio of fixed- to floating-rate debt with the objective of achieving a mix that we believe is appropriate in light of anticipated changes. We closely monitor interest rates and will continue to consider the sources and terms of our borrowing facilities to determine whether we have appropriately guarded ourselves against the risk of increasing interest rates in future periods.
Additionally, we have entered into interest rate swaps and may enter into other interest rate swaps, caps, or other arrangements to mitigate our interest rate risk on a related financial instrument. We do not currently enter into derivative or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes; however, certain of our derivatives may not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. All of our debt was entered into for other-than-trading purposes.
Our financial instruments consist of both fixed-rate and variable-rate debt. Our variable-rate borrowings consist of the Revolving Credit Facility, the $300 Million Term Loan, and the $150 Million Term Loan. However, only the Revolving Credit Facility and the $300 Million Term Loan bear interest at effectively variable rates, as the variable rate on the $150 Million Term Loan has been effectively fixed through the interest rate swap agreement described in the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section of Item 2, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
As of March 31, 2017, we had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility; $150.0 million outstanding on the $150 Million Term Loan; $300.0 million outstanding on the $300 Million Term Loan; $349.6 million in 2025 Bonds Payable outstanding; $348.8 million in 2026 Bonds Payable outstanding; and $200.2 million outstanding on fixed-rate, term mortgage loans. The weighted-average interest rate of all our debt instruments was 3.51% as of March 31, 2017.

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Approximately $1,048.6 million of our total debt outstanding as of March 31, 2017, is subject to fixed rates, either directly or when coupled with an interest rate swap agreement. As of March 31, 2017, these balances incurred interest expense at an average interest rate of 3.93% and have expirations ranging from 2017 through 2026. A change in the market interest rate impacts the net financial instrument position of our fixed-rate debt portfolio; however, it has no impact on interest incurred or cash flows. A 1.0% change in interest rates would have a $3.0 million annual impact on our interest payments. The amounts outstanding on our Revolving Credit Facility in the future will largely depend upon future acquisition and disposition activity.
Our unconsolidated Market Square Joint Venture holds a $325 million mortgage note, which bears interest at 5.07%. Adjusting for 51% of the debt at the Market Square Joint Venture, which we own through an unconsolidated joint venture, our weighted-average interest rate is 3.69%.
We do not believe there is any exposure to increases in interest rates related to the capital lease obligations of $120.0 million at March 31, 2017, as the obligations are at fixed interest rates.
ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Management's Conclusions Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report in providing a reasonable level of assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods in SEC rules and forms, including providing a reasonable level of assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in such reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2017, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are party to legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. We are not currently involved in any legal proceedings of which the outcome is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, liquidity, or financial condition, nor are we aware of any such legal proceedings contemplated by governmental authorities.
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(a)
During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, we did not sell any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
(b)
Not applicable.
(c)
On September 4, 2015, our board of directors approved the Stock Repurchase Program, which provides for Columbia Property Trust to buy up to $200 million of our common stock over a two-year period, ending on September 4, 2017.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, we did not purchase or retire any shares in accordance with the Stock Repurchase Program. Activity relates to the remittance of shares for income taxes associated with stock grants under the Long-Term Incentive Plan (see Note 8, Equity).
Period
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
Average
 Price Paid 
per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan
 
Maximum Approximate Dollar Value Available for Future Purchase(1)
January 2017
 
66,165

 
$
22.08

 
66,165

 
$
130,914,930

February 2017
 

 
$

 

 
$
130,914,930

March 2017
 

 
$

 

 
$
130,914,930

(1) 
Amounts available for future purchase relate only to our Stock Repurchase Program, and represent the remainder of the $200 million authorized by our board of directors for share repurchases.
ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
(a)
There have been no defaults with respect to any of our indebtedness.
(b)
Not applicable.
ITEM 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION
(a)
During the first quarter of 2017, there was no information that was required to be disclosed in a report on Form 8-K that was not disclosed in a report on Form 8-K.
(b)
There are no material changes to the procedures by which stockholders may recommend nominees to our board of directors since the filing of our most recent Schedule 14A.
ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
The exhibits required to be filed with this report are set forth on the Exhibit Index to this quarterly report attached hereto.

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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.
 
 
 
COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
Dated:
April 27, 2017
By:
/s/ JAMES A. FLEMING
 
 
 
James A. Fleming
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



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EXHIBIT INDEX TO
FIRST QUARTER 2017 FORM 10-Q OF
COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
The following documents are filed as exhibits to this report. Exhibits that are not required for this report are omitted. 
Ex.
Description
3.1
Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation as Amended by the First, Second, Third and Fourth Articles of Amendment and the Articles Supplementary (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on November 5, 2013).
3.2
Second Articles of Amendment (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 15, 2013).
3.3
Third Articles of Amendment (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 15, 2013).
3.4
Fourth Articles of Amendment (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 1, 2014).
3.5
Articles Supplementary (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on September 4, 2013).
3.6
Third Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 13, 2017).
4.1
Statement regarding restrictions on transferability of shares of common stock (to appear on stock certificate or to be sent upon request and without charge to stockholders issued shares without certificates) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 1, 2013).
4.2
Indenture, dated March 12, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 12, 2015).
4.3
Supplemental Indenture, dated March 12, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 12, 2015).
4.4
Form of 4.150% Senior Notes due 2025 (included in Exhibit 4.3).
4.5
Supplemental Indenture, dated August 12, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 12, 2016).
4.6
Form of 3.650% Senior Notes due 2026 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 12, 2016).
31.1*
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer of the Company, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer of the Company, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1*
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS*
XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101.CAL*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101.DEF*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
101.LAB*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101.PRE*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.
 
 
*
Filed herewith.


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