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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):

January 30, 2003

Golf Trust of America, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland 000-22091 33-0724736
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

14 North Adger's Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(843) 723-4653
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)




Item 2. Disposition of Assets

        On January 30, 2003, Golf Trust of America, Inc.'s operating partnership consummated the sale of the Eagle Ridge Golf Club (the "Eagle Ridge Golf Course") to Eagle Ridge Resort, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Buyer"). The total consideration received from the Buyer for the Eagle Ridge Golf Course was $40.5 million, comprised of $37,456,000 in cash at closing (net after certain credits aggregating approximately $544,000) and a $2.5 million promissory note (the "Note") to be paid at a future date.

        The borrower under the Note is ER Tier II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, a single purpose entity, and the sole member of ER Tier I LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Borrower"), also a single purpose entity, and the sole member of the Buyer. The Note matures on February 1, 2005, subject to an option in favor of the Borrower to extend the maturity date of the Note for up to two additional periods of twelve months. The second extension would require our consent and an extension fee of fifty basis points of the then outstanding unpaid principal balance due under the Note. Any such extension fee shall be paid by Borrower at the time of its exercise of the applicable extension option. The Note bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the Bank of America N.A.'s Prime Rate, plus two percent from the date of the Note until the maturity date. If the Note is extended by the Borrower, the applicable interest rate will be a rate per annum equal to the Bank of America, N.A.'s Prime Rate, plus five percent until paid in full.

        The Note is secured by a pledge and security agreement (the "Pledge") granting Seller a security interest in all of ER Tier II LLC's interest in ER Tier I LLC, among other assets.

        The Note is subordinate to a senior loan in the amount of $31,500,000 made by SFT Whole Loans A, Inc., as the senior lender, a wholly owned subsidiary of iStar Financial, Inc., pursuant to the terms of an intercreditor agreement (the "Intercreditor Agreement").

        Additionally, in the event that the Borrower has not caused any uncured event of default to occur under the Note, the Borrower shall have the right to reduce its payment obligations under the Note by $200,000 (plus any interest paid on that sum during the term of the Note) upon Borrower's payment of the balance of the Note, subject to certain prepayment prohibitions.

        The Company used net proceeds of approximately $37,250,000 from the sale of Eagle Ridge Golf Course to make a principal payment under the Company's secured credit facility with its lender. Pursuant to an agreement with its lender, the maturity date of the Company's loan matures on June 30, 2003. The remaining indebtedness under the Company's credit facility as of January 30, 2003 is approximately $29,577,000.

        A copy of the press release announcing the sale of this Eagle Ridge Golf Course is being filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the press release announcing the extension of our credit agreement is being filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No.
  Description

99.1   Press Release issued by our company on January 31, 2003 announcing the sale of Eagle Ridge Golf Club.

99.2

 

Press Release issued by our company on January 2, 2003 announcing the extension of the maturity date of our credit agreement.

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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.

    GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
(Registrant)

Date: February 14, 2003

 

By:

/s/  
W. BRADLEY BLAIR, II      
W. Bradley Blair, II
President and Chief Executive Officer

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GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
INTRODUCTION TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

        The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of net assets as of September 30, 2002 (Liquidation Basis) gives effect to sale of the Eagle Ridge Golf Club, as described in Item 2, as if it had occurred on September 30, 2002.

        The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of changes in net assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 (Liquidation Basis) gives effect to the sale of the Eagle Ridge Golf Club, as described in Item 2, as if it had occurred on January 1, 2001. The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) for the period January 1, 2001 to May 22, 2001 (going concern basis) and changes in net assets for the period May 23, 2001 to December 31, 2001 (liquidation basis) give effect to this transaction as if it had occurred on January 1, 2001.

        The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements are subject to a number of estimates, assumptions and other uncertainties, and do not purport to be indicative of the actual financial position or results of operations or changes in net assets that would have occurred had the transaction reflected therein in fact occurred on the dates specified, nor do such financial statements purport to be indicative of the results of operations or financial condition that may be achieved in the future. These unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and all of the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002, and the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.

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GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO-FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS (LIQUIDATION BASIS)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2002
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 
  Historical
  Adjustments
  Pro forma
ASSETS                  
Real estate and mortgage note receivable — held for sale   $ 146,141     (40,500 )(1) $ 105,641
Cash and cash equivalents     9,852     (106 )(1)   9,952
            37,456  (1)    
            (37,250 )(2)    
Restricted cash     1,547           1,547
Receivables — net     4,870     2,300  (1)   7,170
Other assets     593           593
   
 
 
Total assets     163,003     (38,100 )   124,903
   
 
 
LIABILITIES                  
Debt     70,745     (37,250 )(2)   33,495
Accounts payable and other liabilities     3,792           3,792
Dividends payable     2,313           2,313
Reserve for estimated costs during the period of liquidation     11,386     (232 )(1)   11,154
   
 
 
Total liabilities     88,236     (37,482 )   50,754
Commitments and contingencies                  
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 800,000 shares issued and outstanding     20,000           20,000
   
 
 
Total liabilities and preferred stock     108,236     (37,482 )   70,754
   
 
 
NET ASSETS IN LIQUIDATION (available to holders of common stock and OP units)   $ 54,767   $ (618 )(1) $ 54,149
   
 
 

See accompanying introduction and notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 (LIQUIDATION BASIS)
(in thousands, except per share data)

 
  Historical
  Adjustments
  Pro forma
 
Revenues                    
  Rent     5,409     (4,977 )(1)   432  
  Revenue from managed golf course operations     10,524           10,524  
   
 
 
 
Total revenues     15,933     (4,977 )   10,956  
   
 
 
 
Expenses:                    
  General & administrative     2,720           2,720  
  Direct expenses from managed golf course operations     9,790           9,790  
   
 
 
 
Total expenses     12,510         12,510  
   
 
 
 
Operating income     3,423     (4,977 )   (1,554 )
   
 
 
 
Other income (expense):                    
  Interest income     380     128  (2)   508  
  Interest expense     (3,995 )   1,718  (3)   (2,277 )
   
 
 
 
Total other income (expense)     (3,615 )   1,846     (1,769 )
   
 
 
 
Net (loss) income before minority interest     (192 )   (3,131 )   (3,323 )
Net loss applicable to minority interest              
   
 
 
 
Income (loss) before adjustment for liquidation basis     (192 )   (3,131 )   (3,323 )
Adjustment for Liquidation Basis of Accounting     (3,966 )   2,159  (4)   (1,807 )
   
 
 
 
Net (loss) income     (4,158 )   (972 )   (5,130 )
   
 
 
 
Dividends and distributions:                    
  Preferred dividends     (1,387 )       (1,387 )
  Dividends/distributions to holders of common stock and OP units              
  Value of OP units redeemed in sale of golf courses     (627 )       (627 )
   
 
 
 
Total dividends and distributions     (2,014 )       (2,014 )
   
 
 
 
Net change in net assets available to holders of common stock and OP units   $ (6,172 ) $ (972 ) $ (7,144 )
   
 
 
 

See accompanying introduction and notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF LOSS FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2001 TO MAY 22, 2001 (GOING CONCERN BASIS)
(in thousands, except per share data)

 
  Historical
  Adjustments
  Pro forma
 
Revenues                    
  Rent from affiliates   $ 6,539         $ 6,539  
  Rent     8,458     (2,397 )(1)   6,061  
  Mortgage interest     3,651           3,651  
   
 
 
 
Total revenues     18,648     (2,397 )   16,251  
   
 
 
 
Expenses:                    
  General and administrative     5,630           5,630  
  Cost associated with plan of liquidation     7,908           7,908  
   
 
 
 
Total expenses     13,538           13,538  
   
 
 
 
Operating income(loss)     5,110     (2,397 )   2,713  
   
 
 
 
Other income (expense):                    
  Interest income     625     97  (2)   722  
  Interest expense     (7,920 )   1,383  (3)   (6,537 )
  Gain (loss) on disposal of assets     39           39  
   
 
 
 
Total other income (expense)     (7,256 )   1,480     (5,776 )
   
 
 
 
Net (loss) income before minority interest     (2,146 )   (917 )   (3,063 )
Net loss applicable to minority interest     (771 )         (771 )
   
 
 
 
Income (loss) before adjustment for liquidation basis     (1,375 )   (917 )   (2,292 )
Adjustment for liquidation basis of accounting                
   
 
 
 
Net (loss) income     (1,375 )   (917 )   (2,292 )
   
 
 
 
Dividends and distributions:                    
  Preferred dividends     (462 )         (462 )
  Dividends/Distributions to common stock and operating partnership unit holders                
  Value of operating partnership units redeemed in sale of golf courses                
   
 
 
 
Total dividends and distributions     (462 )         (462 )
   
 
 
 
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders   $ (1,837 )   (917 ) $ (2,754 )
   
 
 
 
Basic (loss) earnings per share   $ (0.20 ) $ (0.10 ) $ (.30 )
   
 
 
 
Weighted average number of shares—basic     9,055           9,055  
   
 
 
 
Diluted (loss) earnings per share   $ (0.20 ) $ (0.10 ) $ (.30 )
   
 
 
 
Weighted average number of shares—diluted     9,055           9,055  
   
 
 
 

See accompanying introduction and notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR THE PERIOD MAY 23, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2001
(LIQUIDATION BASIS)
(in thousands, except per share data)

 
  Historical
  Adjustments
  Pro forma
 
Revenues                    
  Rent from affiliates   $ 3,527         $ 3,527  
  Rent     7,636     (3,873 )(1)   3,763  
  Mortgage interest     3,126           3,126  
   
 
 
 
Total revenues     14,289     (3,873 )   10,416  
Expenses:                    
  General and administrative     4,939           4,939  
  Cost associated with plan of liquidation                
   
 
 
 
Total expenses     4,939           4,939  
   
 
 
 
Operating income(loss)     9,350     (3,873 )   5,477  
   
 
 
 
Other income (expense):                    
  Interest income     504     124  (2)   628  
  Interest expense     (6,822 )   1,697  (3)   (5,125 )
   
 
 
 
Total other income (expense)     (6,318 )   1,821     (4,497 )
   
 
 
 
Net (loss) income before minority interest     3,032     (2,052 )   980  
Net loss applicable to minority interest              
   
 
 
 
Income (loss) before adjustment for liquidation basis     3,032     (2,052 )   980  
Adjustment for liquidation basis of accounting     (36,109 )   2,025  (5)   (34,084 )
   
 
 
 
Net (loss) income     (33,077 )   (27 )   (33,104 )
Dividends and distributions:                    
  Preferred dividends     (1,388 )         (1,388 )
  Dividends/Distributions to common stock and operating partnership unit holders     (2,071 )         (2,071 )
  Value of operating partnership units redeemed in sale of golf courses     (7,912 )         (7,912 )
   
 
 
 
Total dividends and distributions     (11,371 )         (11,371 )
   
 
 
 
Net change in net assets available to holders of common stock and OP unit holders   $ (44,448 ) $ (27 ) $ (44,475 )
   
 
 
 

See accompanying introduction and notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

I.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2002
(1)
Reflects the carrying amount of the real estate of the Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort golf courses as of September 30, 2002.
(2)
Reflects the net cash proceeds that were remitted to our senior lenders to paydown our secured credit agreement.

II.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002
(1)
Reflects the rent, capital expenditure revenue, and straight line rent amortization associated with the sold property.

(2)
Reflects the interest income on the note receivable from the buyer at historical rates.

(3)
Reflects the reduction in interest expense associated with the debt payment made.

(4)
Reflects the reversal of a valuation write-down for the Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort golf courses.

(5)
Reflects the reversal of a valuation write-down for the Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort golf courses and the reversal of a $528,000 write-off of unamortized straight-line rent.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

        Pursuant to Item 601(a)(2) of Regulation S-K, this exhibit index immediately precedes the exhibits.

Exhibit No.
  Description

99.1   Press Release issued by our company on January 31, 2003 announcing the sale of Eagle Ridge Golf Club.

99.2

 

Press Release issued by our company on January 2, 2003 announcing the extension of the maturity date of our credit agreement.

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SIGNATURES
GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC. INTRODUCTION TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC. UNAUDITED PRO-FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS (LIQUIDATION BASIS) AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 (in thousands, except per share amounts)
GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 (LIQUIDATION BASIS) (in thousands, except per share data)
GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF LOSS FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2001 TO MAY 22, 2001 (GOING CONCERN BASIS) (in thousands, except per share data)
GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR THE PERIOD MAY 23, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2001 (LIQUIDATION BASIS) (in thousands, except per share data)
GOLF TRUST OF AMERICA, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
EXHIBIT INDEX