UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q/A

 

(Amendment No. 1)

 

(Mark One)

x

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

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 1-12244

 

CENTRO NP LLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

MARYLAND

 

64-0955724

(State or other Jurisdiction of

 

(IRS Employer

Incorporation)

 

Identification No.)

 

420 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10170

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

212-869-3000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  YES  o     NO  x

 

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” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

 

Large Accelerated Filer   o

 

Accelerated Filer   o

 

Non-Accelerated Filer   x

 

Smaller reporting company   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

 

The aggregate market value of the Registrant’s voting interests held by non-affiliates on June 30, 2007 was $0. Super LLC owns all of the membership interests of the Registrant as of April 20, 2007.

 

The registrant does not have common stock.

 

 

 



 

Explanatory Note

 

This Amendment No. 1 (this “Amendment”) is being filed to amend the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Centro NP LLC (the “Company”) for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 that was previously filed on August 19, 2008 (the “Original 10-Q”).  The Company is filing this Amendment to address the following matters:

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Signatures

 

The Company is modifying “Item 6. Exhibits” solely with respect to filing certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and a certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  Except for the amendments described above, this Amendment does not modify or update other disclosures in, or exhibits to the Original 10-Q.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by Centro NP LLC (as successor by merger and liquidation to New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc.) (“we”), contains certain 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, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations which may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated.  Future events and actual results, performance, transactions or achievements, financial or otherwise, may differ materially from the results, performance, transactions or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and other factors that might cause such differences, some of which could be material, include, but are not limited to:

 

·                  Liquidity risks, including the inability to refinance our short-term indebtedness on favorable terms or at all;

 

·                  recent downgrades, and possible future downgrades, in our credit rating;

 

·                  national or local economic, business, real estate and other market conditions, including the ability of the general economy to recover timely from economic downturns;

 

·                  the competitive environment in which we operate;

 

·                  property ownership risks;

 

·                  the level and volatility of interest rates and changes in the capitalization rates with respect to the acquisition and disposition of properties;

 

·                  financial stability of tenants, including the ability of tenants to pay rent, the decision of tenants to close stores and the effect of bankruptcy laws;

 

·                  governmental approvals, actions and initiatives;

 

·                  environmental/safety requirements and costs;

 

·                  risks of real estate acquisition and development, including the failure of pending developments and redevelopments to be completed on time and within budget and the failure of newly acquired or developed properties to perform as expected;

 

·                  risks of disposition strategies, including the failure to complete sales on a timely basis and the failure to reinvest sale proceeds in a manner that generates favorable returns;

 

·                  risks of joint venture activities; and

 

·                  other risks identified in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and, from time to time, in other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or in other documents that we publicly disseminate.

 

We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.            Financial Statements

 

CENTRO NP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES (THE “COMPANY”)

(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Company

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

Three Months
Ended June 30,

 

Six Months
Ended June 30,

 

Period from
April 5,
through
June 30,

 

Period from
April 1, through
April 4,

 

Period from
January 1,
through
April 4,

 

 

 

2008

 

2008

 

2007

 

2007

 

2007

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income

 

$

76,903

 

$

170,588

 

$

94,184

 

$

4,507

 

$

90,596

 

Percentage rents

 

1,128

 

2,284

 

717

 

412

 

2,143

 

Expense reimbursements

 

20,518

 

43,541

 

23,702

 

2,407

 

27,076

 

Fee income

 

8,423

 

15,732

 

6,835

 

196

 

8,832

 

Total revenues

 

106,972

 

232,145

 

125,438

 

7,522

 

128,647

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating costs

 

17,886

 

40,888

 

21,461

 

1,268

 

21,237

 

Real estate taxes

 

12,136

 

26,581

 

14,968

 

742

 

16,798

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

46,683

 

102,872

 

52,539

 

1,315

 

25,287

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

1,223

 

1,661

 

497

 

787

 

3,253

 

Impairment of real estate

 

95,078

 

95,078

 

 

 

 

Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles (1)

 

173,536

 

173,536

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

8,444

 

16,712

 

6,176

 

36,157

 

51,932

 

Total operating expenses

 

354,986

 

457,328

 

95,641

 

40,269

 

118,507

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss) income before real estate sales, minority interest and other income and expenses

 

(248,014

)

(225,183

)

29,797

 

(32,747

)

10,140

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest, dividend and other income

 

1,198

 

567

 

602

 

278

 

1,523

 

Equity in (loss) income of unconsolidated ventures

 

(2,781

)

(4,504

)

1,636

 

(619

)

974

 

Impairment of investments accounted for under the equity method

 

(6,163

)

(6,163

)

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(26,041

)

(51,585

)

(25,618

)

(1,599

)

(26,819

)

Minority interest in income of consolidated partnership and joint ventures

 

(1,606

)

(3,216

)

(2,741

)

(6

)

(297

)

(Loss) income from continuing operations

 

(283,407

)

(290,084

)

3,676

 

(34,693

)

(14,479

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

 

(16,065

)

(16,184

)

290

 

40

 

3,870

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(299,472

)

$

(306,268

)

$

3,966

 

$

(34,653

)

$

(10,609

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred dividends

 

 

 

 

(6,574

)

(12,079

)

Net loss available to common stock – basic

 

 

 

 

(41,227

)

(22,688

)

Minority interest in income of consolidated partnership and joint ventures

 

 

 

 

6

 

297

 

Net loss available to common stock – diluted

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(41,221

)

$

(22,391

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic loss per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(0.40

)

$

(0.26

)

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

0.04

 

Basic loss per share

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(0.40

)

$

(0.22

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted loss per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(0.37

)

$

(0.23

)

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

0.03

 

Diluted loss per share

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(0.37

)

$

(0.20

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average shares outstanding – basic

 

 

 

 

103,407

 

103,355

 

Average shares outstanding – diluted

 

 

 

 

110,146

 

109,558

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends per common share

 

 

 

$

0.3125

 

$

0.3125

 

$

0.6250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(299,472

)

$

(306,268

)

$

3,966

 

$

(34,653

)

$

(10,609

)

Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for- sale securities

 

(147

)

(163

)

(47

)

164

 

512

 

Unrealized loss on deferred compensation

 

 

 

 

(123

)

(168

)

Realized gain on interest risk hedges, net

 

 

 

 

167

 

359

 

Unrealized gain on interest risk hedges, net

 

 

 

 

 

166

 

Comprehensive (loss) income

 

$

(299,619

)

$

(306,431

)

$

3,919

 

$

(34,445

)

$

(9,740

)

 


(1)  Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles includes an impairment charge of approximately $154.3 million against the Company’s members’ capital balance and approximately $19.2 million against the Company’s other intangible assets (Note 3).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CENTRO NP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES (THE “COMPANY”)

(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

 

 

Company

 

 

 

June 30, 2008

 

December 31, 2007

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

956,104

 

$

1,200,343

 

Building and improvements

 

2,179,044

 

2,764,677

 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

(87,032

)

(60,590

)

Net real estate

 

3,048,116

 

3,904,430

 

Real estate held for sale

 

46,129

 

425

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

14,358

 

34,706

 

Restricted cash

 

23,361

 

26,417

 

Marketable securities

 

4,564

 

6,774

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $16,060 and $20,480 at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

 

23,180

 

24,584

 

Deferred rent, net of allowance of $203 and $131 at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

 

9,335

 

6,804

 

Other, net

 

31,636

 

32,876

 

Mortgages and notes receivable

 

1,451

 

3,397

 

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

 

15,726

 

19,250

 

Investments in/advances to unconsolidated ventures

 

769,183

 

475,605

 

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $130,838 and $99,201 at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

 

524,393

 

706,709

 

Goodwill

 

 

350,437

 

Other assets

 

4,560

 

32,716

 

Total assets

 

$

4,515,992

 

$

5,625,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ CAPITAL

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgages payable, including unamortized premium of $11,387 and $13,426 at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

 

$

438,759

 

$

451,675

 

Notes payable, net of unamortized premium of $28,583 and $30,465 at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

 

858,800

 

860,681

 

Credit facilities

 

483,933

 

488,288

 

Capital leases

 

30,582

 

30,902

 

Other liabilities

 

343,031

 

529,061

 

Redemption rights

 

38,177

 

 

Tenant security deposits

 

7,502

 

9,754

 

Total liabilities

 

2,200,784

 

2,370,361

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest in consolidated partnership and joint ventures

 

41,968

 

86,210

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members’ capital:

 

 

 

 

 

Members’ capital

 

3,144,303

 

3,734,387

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(163

)

(1,196

)

Accumulated distribution in excess of net income

 

(870,900

)

(564,632

)

Total members’ capital

 

2,273,240

 

3,168,559

 

Total liabilities and members’ capital

 

$

4,515,992

 

$

5,625,130

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CENTRO NP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES (THE “COMPANY”)

(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 (Unaudited, in thousands)

 

 

 

Company

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

 

 

Period from

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

Period from April 5,
through June 30,

 

January 1, through
April 4,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2007

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(306,268

)

$

3,966

 

$

(10,609

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

104,701

 

53,798

 

25,897

 

Amortization of net premium/discount on mortgages and notes payable

 

(3,920

)

(2,216

)

(690

)

Amortization of deferred debt and loan acquisition costs

 

7,597

 

16

 

1,891

 

Amortization of stock options

 

 

 

17,961

 

(Gain) loss on swaps

 

 

(3,737

)

292

 

Amortization of asset retirement liabilities

 

58

 

 

15

 

Amortization of below market leases

 

(27,710

)

(11,397

)

(847

)

Impairment of real estate and real estate held for sale

 

113,226

 

 

 

Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles

 

173,536

 

 

 

Impairment of investments accounted for under the equity method

 

6,163

 

 

 

Loss on sale of marketable securities

 

1,600

 

 

 

Loss (gain) on sale of discontinued operations, net

 

(615

)

 

(2,122

)

Minority interest in income of consolidated partnership and joint ventures

 

3,216

 

2,741

 

297

 

Equity in income of unconsolidated ventures

 

6,706

 

(1,636

)

(974

)

Distributions of income from unconsolidated ventures

 

 

883

 

2,203

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in restricted cash

 

3,056

 

(1,551

)

4,673

 

Change in trade receivables

 

(5,369

)

2,855

 

(5,171

)

Change in deferred rent receivables

 

(3,897

)

(2,625

)

(1,490

)

Change in other receivables

 

(11,002

)

(5,780

)

(7,726

)

Change in other liabilities

 

(54,591

)

(8,692

)

19,582

 

Change in tenant security deposits

 

(564

)

651

 

(255

)

Change in prepaid expenses, deferred charges and other assets

 

10,276

 

(24,716

)

7,739

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

16,199

 

2,560

 

50,666

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payment for purchase of Predecessor

 

 

(3,857,641

)

 

Real estate acquisitions and building improvements

 

(61,098

)

(36,387

)

(53,543

)

Acquisition, net of cash and restricted cash received

 

 

 

(27,014

)

Proceeds from real estate sales, net

 

22,889

 

1,721

 

4,404

 

Proceeds from sale of marketable securities, net

 

2,042

 

 

 

Repayments of mortgage notes receivable, net

 

1,489

 

23

 

3,787

 

Cash from joint venture consolidation

 

5,904

 

 

14

 

Capital contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures

 

(1,464

)

(292

)

(1,328

)

Purchase of marketable securities

 

(399

)

 

 

Distributions of capital from unconsolidated joint ventures

 

 

 

1,442

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(30,637

)

(3,892,576

)

(72,238

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal payments of mortgages and notes payable

 

(11,197

)

(35,991

)

(10,017

)

Proceeds from credit facility

 

38,300

 

565,976

 

85,000

 

Repayment of credit facility

 

(14,055

)

(409,467

)

(7,000

)

Repayment of secured term loan

 

 

(150,000

)

 

Redemption of convertible notes payable

 

 

(364,365

)

 

Loan from Centro Property Trust

 

 

303,400

 

 

Proceeds from public debt offering

 

 

 

529

 

Financing fees

 

(4,654

)

(500

)

 

Distributions to members

 

(5,016

)

 

 

Redemptions to minority partners

 

(9,288

)

(1,023

)

(2,134

)

Dividends paid

 

 

(38,957

)

(37,597

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

 

693

 

Contribution from members

 

 

4,013,810

 

 

Proceeds from dividend reinvestment plan

 

 

 

1,839

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(5,910

)

3,882,883

 

31,313

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(20,348

)

(7,133

)

9,741

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

34,706

 

17,657

 

7,916

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

14,358

 

$

10,524

 

$

17,657

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure, including Non-Cash Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

21,907

 

$

38,533

 

$

22,598

 

Capitalized interest

 

2,598

 

4,734

 

4,474

 

State and local taxes paid

 

1,106

 

158

 

145

 

Fair value of assets acquired

 

 

6,270,330

(2)

 

Cash paid for stock

 

 

3,857,556

(2)

 

Liabilities assumed

 

 

2,412,773

(2)

 

Distribution of entity interest to parent (1)

 

369,553

 

 

 

Contribution of entity interest to Centro NP Residual Holding LLC (1)

 

355,060

 

 

 

Service Business Transfer to parent (3)

 

221,842

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)  Recorded in connection with investment in an unconsolidated venture, Centro NP Residual Holding LLC discussed in Note 8.

(2)  Recorded in connection with the Merger discussed in Note 1.

(3)  Recorded in connection with the Distribution, Contribution and Assignment Agreement discussed in Note 1.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CENTRO NP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES (THE “COMPANY”)

 

(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 1:           Merger and Liquidation

 

Merger Transaction

 

On February 27, 2007, New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc. (“New Plan”), and Excel Realty Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership in which New Plan, through a wholly owned subsidiary, is the general partner, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Centro NP LLC (formerly Super IntermediateCo LLC) (“Centro NP”), Super MergerSub Inc. (“MergerSub”), and Super DownREIT MergerSub LLC (“Super REIT MergerSub” and together with Centro NP and MergerSub, the “Buyer Parties”).  The Buyer Parties are affiliates of Centro Properties Group, an Australian publicly traded real estate company (“Centro”).  Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, MergerSub commenced and completed a tender offer (the “Offer”) to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of New Plan at a price of $33.15 per share, net to the holders thereof, in cash (the “Offer Price”).  The Offer, as supplemented by a subsequent offering period, expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Wednesday, April 18, 2007.  On April 5, 2007, following the expiration of the initial offering period of the Offer, MergerSub accepted for payment, and purchased, all of the approximately 69,105,909 shares of Common Stock, representing approximately 66.7% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, that had been validly tendered in the initial offering period of the Offer.  On April 19, 2007, following the expiration of the subsequent offering period of the Offer, MergerSub accepted for payment, and purchased, all of the approximately 22,096,621 shares of Common Stock, which, together with the shares purchased in the initial offering period, represented approximately 88.0% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, that had been validly tendered in the subsequent offering period of the Offer.  On April 19, 2007, MergerSub exercised its top-up option pursuant to the Merger Agreement to acquire an additional 52,929,108 shares of Common Stock from New Plan at a purchase price equal to the Offer Price, which number of shares was sufficient to permit MergerSub to effect a short-form merger of MergerSub into New Plan under Maryland law without the vote of, or any action by, the New Plan stockholders.  MergerSub used approximately $1.5 billion of borrowings under a term facility (the “Tender Facility”) from J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and certain of its affiliates to finance payments related to the Offer.  The Tender Facility was outstanding from April 5, 2007 to April 20, 2007, and amounts outstanding thereunder bore interest at a rate per annum equal to the monthly Eurodollar rate determined as set forth in the Tender Facility Agreement.  On April 20, 2007, the Tender Facility was repaid in full and terminated in connection with the closing of the Mergers (as defined below).

 

On April 20, 2007, New Plan and the Buyer Parties completed the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things, MergerSub merged with and into New Plan (the “Merger”), with New Plan surviving the Merger, and in connection therewith, Super DownREIT Acquisition L.P. (“DownREIT Acquisition”) merged with and into Excel Realty Partners, L.P. (the “DownREIT Partnership”), with the DownREIT Partnership continuing as the surviving limited partnership (the “DownREIT Merger,” and together with the Merger, the “Mergers”).  In connection with the Merger, (a) each share of Common Stock (other than shares held by New Plan or any subsidiary of New Plan or by Purchaser) was converted into the right to receive the same $33.15 in cash per share as was paid in the Offer, without interest, and (b) each outstanding option to purchase Common Stock under any employee stock option or incentive plan became fully vested and exercisable (whether or not then vested or subject to any performance condition that has not been satisfied, and regardless of the exercise price thereof or the terms of any other agreement regarding the vesting, delivery or payment thereof) and was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive, for each share of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of such option, cash in the amount equal to the excess, if any, of the Offer Price over the exercise price per share of such option.  As a result of the Merger, New Plan became a wholly owned subsidiary of Centro NP and any stockholder who held shares of Common Stock prior to the Merger ceased to be a stockholder effective as of the Merger.

 

On April 20, 2007, immediately following the Merger, New Plan, as the surviving corporation of the Merger, was liquidated (the “Liquidation”), and in connection with the Liquidation, (a) all of New Plan’s assets were transferred to, and all of its liabilities were assumed by, Centro NP, (b) all outstanding shares of preferred stock of New Plan were automatically converted into, and cancelled in exchange for the right to receive, cash liquidating distributions in accordance with their terms, and (c) all shares of common stock of New Plan were cancelled.  As a result of the Merger and Liquidation, New Plan filed a Certification and Notice of Termination of Registration on

 

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CENTRO NP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES (THE “COMPANY”)

 

(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

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Form 15 pursuant to which it terminated its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), with respect to its Common Stock and 7.625% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.

 

Immediately following the Merger and the Liquidation, the Company’s employees became employees of Centro US Management Joint Venture 2, LP (formerly known as Centro Watt Management Joint Venture 2, L.P. and referred to in these notes as the “Management Joint Venture”).  This occurred in order to comply with certain tax restrictions applicable to the Company’s ultimate equity owners and to permit such employees to serve management functions at other properties controlled by the Company’s affiliates.  Following this, the Management Joint Venture managed the Company’s properties, although during a transition period, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries continued to provide payroll, benefit and other transition services with respect to the Company’s former employees.  Such transition services continued through April 30, 2008.  Contracts memorializing the management services arrangements under which the Company has been operating were entered into on March 28, 2008 in connection with an amendment to the Company’s revolving credit facility.

 

Although the Company’s employees were employed by the Management Joint Venture shortly following the Merger and Liquidation, for the period January 1, 2008 to April 30, 2008, the Company continued to incur all costs relating to the payroll and benefits of their employees employed by the Management Joint Venture as well as incurring other transition services while the Management Joint Venture finalized arrangements to replicate such functions.

 

On the basis that the Company continued to provide services on a transitionary basis through April 30, 2008, for accounting purposes, the Distribution, Contribution and Assignment Agreement between the Company, Super LLC, Management Joint Venture, Centro US Employment Company, LLC and Centro New Plan, Inc (a member of Super LLC) dated March 28, 2008, has not been reflected during the period to April 30, 2008. The distribution has been reflected in the consolidated financial statements covered in this report as of May 1, 2008. As a result, certain assets and liabilities have been distributed out as of May 1, 2008.  The significant assets and liabilities that were distributed out of the Company in relation to the above mentioned Distribution, Contribution and Assignment Agreement (“Service Business Transfer”) were goodwill, furniture and fittings, and employee benefits related accruals/reserves.  The total net assets distributed as part of the Service Business Transfer were $221.9 million. Refer to further information included in Note 1 relating to the impairment of goodwill prior to Service Business Transfer.

 

In connection with the Mergers, Centro NP, New Plan Realty Trust, LLC (as successor to New Plan Realty Trust, but only with respect to the 1999 Indenture (as defined below)) and U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”) entered into supplemental indentures (the “Supplemental Indentures”), each dated as of April 20, 2007, to (i) the Indenture dated as of March 29, 1995 (the “1995 Indenture”), by and between New Plan (as successor to New Plan Realty Trust) and the Trustee (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company, as successor to The First National Bank of Boston), (ii) the Indenture dated as of February 3, 1999 (the “1999 Indenture”), by and among New Plan, New Plan Realty Trust, as guarantor, and the Trustee (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), and (iii) the Indenture dated as of January 30, 2004 (the “2004 Indenture”, and collectively with the 1995 Indenture and the 1999 Indenture, the “Indentures”), by and between New Plan and the Trustee.  The Supplemental Indentures each provided for the assumption by Centro NP of all of the obligations of New Plan under each of the Indentures, effective upon consummation of the Merger.

 

Centro NP, as the successor obligor on New Plan’s unsecured senior notes, intends to continue to file with the SEC any annual reports, quarterly reports and other documents that it is required to file with the SEC pursuant to the 1995 Indenture governing the unsecured senior notes or pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

 

Accounting Treatment

 

In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141, Business Combinations (“SFAS No. 141”), a business combination occurs when an

 

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CENTRO NP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES (THE “COMPANY”)

 

(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

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entity acquires net assets that constitute a business or acquires equity interest of one or more other entities and obtains “control” over that entity or entities.  “Control” is defined by SFAS No. 141 as “ownership by one company, directly or indirectly, of over fifty percent of the outstanding voting shares of another company.”  For accounting purposes, SFAS No. 141 further states that the designated acquisition date should be the date that effective control of the acquired entity is transferred to the acquiring entity without restrictions, except those required to protect the shareholders or other owners of the acquired entity.  In conjunction with the transactions described above, Centro NP LLC acquired a 66.7% controlling interest in New Plan on April 5, 2007.  As such, with respect to the results of operations of Centro NP, April 5, 2007 is used as the acquisition date throughout the remainder of this document.  Accordingly, the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report represent the results of operations and financial condition of New Plan (which is referred to as the Predecessor herein) prior to April 5, 2007, and of Centro NP for any subsequent period.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, New Plan’s stock remained outstanding until April 20, 2007, at which point MergerSub, subsequently Centro NP, acquired the remaining outstanding shares of Common Stock.  Accordingly, any discussion pertaining to New Plan’s common stock, preferred stock or stock-based compensation will reference April 20, 2007.

 

The aggregate purchase price of the Merger has been allocated in accordance with SFAS No. 141 at the date of acquisition, based on the Company’s evaluation of information and estimates available at such date.  Accordingly, all assets were recorded at their fair values at the time of acquisition.  The total aggregate purchase price had been allocated as follows:

 

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CENTRO NP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES (THE “COMPANY”)

 

(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

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ASSETS

 

 

 

Net real estate

 

$

4,484,647

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

96,964

 

Restricted cash

 

18,988

 

Marketable securities

 

6,230

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

34,593

 

Other, net

 

30,818

 

Mortgages and notes receivable

 

626

 

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

 

16,028

 

Investments in/advances to unconsolidated ventures

 

174,233

 

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

937,992

 

Goodwill

 

825,612

 

Other assets

 

19,379

 

Total assets

 

$

6,646,110

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ CAPITAL

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

Mortgages payable, including unamortized premium

 

$

444,649

 

Notes payable, net of unamortized premium

 

1,266,814

 

Credit agreements

 

305,412

 

Capital leases

 

31,331

 

Due to Centro Property Trust

 

303,400

 

Other liabilities

 

597,831

 

Tenant security deposits

 

9,948

 

Total liabilities

 

2,959,385

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest in consolidated partnership and joint ventures

 

88,923

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members’ capital:

 

 

 

Members’ capital

 

3,597,802

 

Total members’ capital

 

3,597,802

 

Total liabilities and members’ capital

 

$

6,646,110

 

 

The total aggregate purchase price consideration for the Merger was approximately $3.6 billion, including costs associated with the acquisition. There were no contingency payments or commitments provided under the Merger Agreement.

 

Note 2:           Description of Business

 

Centro NP LLC (together with its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and consolidated entities, the “Company”) was formed in February 2007 in connection with the Offer and the Mergers, and to succeed the operations of New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc. (together with its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and consolidated entities, “New Plan” or the “Predecessor”).  Prior to the consummation of the Offer and the Mergers, the Company engaged in no activities other than those incident to its formation and the execution of the Merger Agreement.  The principal business of the Company is the ownership and development of community and neighborhood shopping centers throughout the United States.  Prior to the consummation of the Mergers and the Liquidation (described in Note 1, “Merger and Liquidation”) the Predecessor was operated as a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”).  As a result of the Merger and Liquidation, the Company is no longer operating as a REIT.  On May 3, 2007, the Company’s name was changed from Super IntermediateCo LLC to Centro NP LLC.

 

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CENTRO NP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES (THE “COMPANY”)

 

(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

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Note 3:           Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

All references to “we,” “us,” “our,” “ours,” “Centro NP” or the “Company” in these notes refer to Centro NP LLC and its wholly-owned and majority owned subsidiaries and consolidated entities, unless the context indicates otherwise.  All references to the “Predecessor” or “New Plan” in these notes refer to New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc. and its wholly-owned and majority owned subsidiaries and consolidated entities, as it existed prior to April 5, 2007, unless the context indicates otherwise.

 

The consolidated financial statements covered in this report represent the results of operations and financial condition of the Predecessor prior to April 5, 2007, and subsequently of the Company for the period from April 5, 2007 through June 30, 2008.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company and the Predecessor include accounts of their wholly-owned subsidiaries and all partnerships in which they have a controlling interest.  The portion of these entities not owned by the Company or the Predecessor is presented as minority interest as of and during the periods presented.  All inter-entity transactions have been eliminated.

 

When the Company obtains an economic interest in an entity, the Company evaluates the entity to determine (i) if the entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”), (ii) if the Company is the primary beneficiary, in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“FIN 46”) and (iii) whether the Company has a controlling interest in the entity, in accordance with the FASB’s Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 04-5, Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights (“EITF 04-5”).  The Company consolidates (i) entities that are VIEs that the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of in accordance with FIN 46 and (ii) entities that are non-VIEs which the Company controls in accordance with EITF 04-5.  Entities that the Company accounts for under the equity method (i.e., at cost, increased or decreased by the Company’s share of earnings or losses, less distributions) include (i) entities that are VIEs that the Company is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary of and (ii) entities that are non-VIEs which the Company does not control, but over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence.  The Company will reconsider its determination of whether an entity is a VIE and who qualifies as the primary beneficiary if certain events occur that are likely to cause a change in the original determinations.  The Predecessor applied the same evaluation process through April 4, 2007 as detailed above as being applied by the Company.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements of the Company and the Predecessor have been prepared pursuant to the rules of the SEC and, in the opinion of the Company, include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).

 

Going Concern

 

There is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern given that the Company’s liquidity is subject to, among other things, its ability to negotiate extensions of credit facilities.  The Company’s inability to refinance the credit facilities would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity and financial condition.  In addition, uncertainty also exists due to the refinancing issues currently experienced by the Company’s ultimate parent investors, Centro Properties Group and Centro Retail Group.  If the outcomes of these refinancing negotiations are not favorable to Centro Properties Group and Centro Retail Group, it is uncertain as to the impact that this will have on the Company.

 

It is noted that Centro Properties Group and Centro Retail Group both filed reviewed financial statements on February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2008, respectively, for the six months ended December 31, 2007 with local Australian regulatory authorities which identified material uncertainty regarding their continuation as going concerns.

 

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CENTRO NP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES (THE “COMPANY”)

 

(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The Company’s management team continues to work closely with its counterparts of the Company’s ultimate parent investors (Centro Properties Limited (“CPL”) and CPT Manager Limited (“CPT”)) and the lenders of the Company, Super LLC, CPL and CPT to resolve the various liquidity issues.

 

In conjunction with its ultimate parent investors, the Company is assessing a number of options to address the current liquidity issues. Covenants contained in certain of the Company’s debt agreements currently prevent the Company from incurring any additional debt, and any new sources of long term financing would be required to be approved by the lenders under the extension agreements.

 

In terms of potential equity investments, the Company’s ultimate parent investors are considering such options which may result in equity contributions into the Company to assist with the Company’s liquidity position.

 

No adjustments were made to the consolidated financial statements in relation to this uncertainty.

 

Earnings per Share of Common Stock

 

As of June 30, 2008, the Company did not have any outstanding shares of common stock, and all issued and potentially issuable shares of the Predecessor’s common stock had been cancelled.  For periods prior to April 5, 2007, the Predecessor presented both basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share (“SFAS No. 128”).  Earnings per common share (“basic EPS”) was computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period.  Earnings per share of common stock assuming dilution (“diluted EPS”) was computed by giving effect to all dilutive potential shares of common stock that were outstanding during the period.  Dilutive potential shares of common stock consisted of the incremental shares of common stock issuable upon (a) the conversion of (i) limited partnership units of the DownREIT Partnership, (ii) convertible senior notes, (iii) restricted stock grants and (iv) contingent compensation awards and (b) the exercise of in-the-money stock options.

 

Cash Equivalents

 

Cash equivalents consist of short-term, highly liquid debt instruments with maturities of three months or less at acquisition.  Items classified as cash equivalents include insured bank certificates of deposit and commercial paper.  At times, cash balances at a limited number of banks may exceed insurable amounts.  The Company believes it mitigates this risk by investing in or through major financial institutions.

 

Restricted Cash

 

Restricted cash consists primarily of cash held in escrow accounts for deferred maintenance, capital improvements, environmental expenditures, taxes, insurance, operating expenses and debt service as required by certain loan agreements.  All restricted cash is invested in money market accounts.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable is stated net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $16.1 million and $20.5 million as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.  The Company makes, and the Predecessor made, estimates of the uncollectability of its accounts receivable related to base rents, expense reimbursements and other revenues.  The Company analyzes accounts receivable and historical bad debt levels, customer credit-worthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts.  In addition, tenants in bankruptcy are analyzed and estimates are made in connection with the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims.

 

Real Estate

 

Land, buildings and building and tenant improvements are recorded at cost and stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Major replacements and betterments, which improve or extend the life of the asset, are

 

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CENTRO NP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES (THE “COMPANY”)

 

(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

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capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives, and ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.  Land, buildings and building and tenant improvements that are under redevelopment, or are being developed, are carried at cost and no depreciation is recorded on these assets.  Additionally, amounts essential to the development of the property, such as pre-construction costs, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, certain salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development are capitalized. The Company ceases capitalization when the property is available for occupancy upon substantial completion of tenant improvements, but in any event no later than one year from the completion of major construction activity.

 

Properties are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  The estimated useful lives are as follows:

 

Buildings

 

40 years

Building Improvements

 

5 to 40 years

Tenant Improvements

 

The shorter of the term of the related lease or useful life

 

Business Combinations

 

In connection with the Company’s acquisition of properties, purchase costs are allocated to the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired based on their estimated fair values.  The value of the tangible assets, consisting of land, buildings and building and tenant improvements, are determined as if vacant (i.e., at replacement cost).  Intangible assets, including the above-market value of leases and the value of in-place leases, are recorded at their relative fair values.  The below-market value of leases is recorded in other liabilities.

 

Above-market and below-market lease values for owned properties are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate reflecting the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the leases negotiated and in-place at the time of acquisition and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the property or equivalent property, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease.  The capitalized above-market or below-market lease value is amortized as a reduction of, or increase to, rental income over the remaining non-cancelable term of each lease, plus any renewal periods with fixed rental terms that are considered to be below-market.

 

The total amount of other intangible assets allocated to in-place lease values is based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each lease and the Company’s overall relationship with each tenant.  Factors considered in the allocation of these values include, but are not limited to, the nature of the existing relationship with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality, the expectation of lease renewals, the estimated carrying costs of the property during a hypothetical expected lease-up period, current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases.  Management will also consider information obtained about a property in connection with its pre-acquisition due diligence.  Estimated carrying costs include real estate taxes, insurance, other property operating costs and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the hypothetical expected lease-up periods, based on management’s assessment of specific market conditions.  Management will estimate costs required to execute leases including commissions and legal costs to the extent that such costs are not already incurred with a new lease that has been negotiated in connection with the purchase of a property.

 

The value of in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining initial term of each lease.  The value of tenant relationship intangibles is amortized to expense over the initial terms of the leases; however, no amortization period for intangible assets will exceed the remaining depreciable life of the building.

 

In the event that a tenant terminates its lease, the unamortized portion of each intangible, including market rate adjustments, lease origination costs, in-place values and tenant relationship values, will be charged as an expense.

 

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CENTRO NP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES (THE “COMPANY”)

 

(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

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Long-Lived Assets

 

On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of its long-lived assets may be impaired.  A held for use long-lived asset’s value is impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the asset (taking into account the anticipated holding period of the asset) is less than the carrying value.  Such estimate of cash flows considers factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors.  To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the asset, and reflected as an adjustment to the basis of the asset.

 

In conducting an impairment analysis of the Company’s long-lived assets, management applied a probability weighting as to how long the assets would be held prior to disposal, as contemplated in SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (“SFAS No. 144”). The probability weighting takes into consideration the likelihood of disposal of each asset.  During the three months ended June 30, 2008, changes to the holding period probability weighting were made in the impairment analysis.  For a number of properties, the likelihood of disposal of each asset increased significantly due to changes in management’s plans for such assets.  As a result of the change to the probability weighting, a number of properties were identified as being impaired in accordance with SFAS No. 144.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, the total impairment charge relating to these properties was $95.1 million.

 

When assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Company discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the sales price, net of selling costs, of such assets.  If, in management’s opinion, the net sales price of the assets that have been identified for sale is less than the net book value of the assets, an impairment charge is recorded.  Refer to Note 6 for further information on assets designated as held for sale.  Refer to Note 7 for information relating to impairment loss recognized on assets designated as held for sale.  For investments accounted for under the equity method, a loss is recognized if the loss in value of the investment is other than temporary.  During the three months ended June 30, 2008, management identified an other than temporary loss in value in one of its investments accounted for under the equity method, Centro GA America LLC.  Management has identified that the cause for the other than temporary loss is the decrease in the fair value of the underlying real estate investments of Centro GA America LLC.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, the other than temporary impairment charge recognized was $6.2 million.  See Note 8 for additional information.

 

Deferred Leasing and Loan Origination Costs

 

Costs incurred in obtaining tenant leases (including internal leasing costs) are amortized using the straight-line method over the terms of the related leases and included in depreciation and amortization.  Unamortized deferred leasing costs are charged to amortization expense upon early termination of the lease.  Costs incurred in obtaining long-term financing are amortized and charged to interest expense using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method, over the terms of the related debt agreements.

 

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CENTRO NP LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES (THE “COMPANY”)

 

(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

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Internal Leasing Costs

 

The Company capitalizes internal leasing costs in accordance with SFAS No. 91, Nonrefundable Fees & Costs Associated with Originating or Acquiring Loans and Initial Direct Costs of Leases.  Please refer to the following table for additional information regarding the capitalization of internal leasing costs (dollars in thousands).

 

Balance at December 31, 2007

 

$

3,026

 

 

 

 

 

Costs capitalized

 

1,974

 

Amortization / write-offs

 

(1,226

)

Balance at June 30, 2008

 

$

3,774

 

 

Investments in /Advances to Unconsolidated Ventures

 

The Company has direct equity investments in several joint venture projects.  The Company accounts for these investments in unconsolidated ventures using the equity method of accounting, as the Company exercises significant influence over, but does not control, and is not the primary beneficiary of, these entities.  These investments are initially recorded at cost, as “Investments in/advances to unconsolidated ventures”, and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions.  Intercompany fees and gains on property transactions are eliminated to the extent of the Company’s ownership interest.

 

To the extent that the Company contributes assets to a joint venture project, the difference between the Company’s cost basis in the assets and the basis reflected at the joint venture level is amortized over the life of the related asset and included in the Company’s share of equity in income of unconsolidated ventures.

 

Intangible Assets

 

The Company’s intangible assets, other than those acquired in business combinations, include property management rights, an asset management fee stream and the Company’s domain name.  These assets were initially measured based on their fair values and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of 10 to 40 years.  These assets are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization.

 

The Company undertook an impairment analysis of its intangible assets balance as of May 1, 2008 as part of its SFAS No. 142 impairment analysis over the Company’s goodwill prior to its distribution on May 1, 2008. Based on the analysis, it was determined that the Company’s property management rights and asset management fee stream were impaired.  Accordingly, an impairment loss of approximately $19.2 million was recorded against the Company’s intangible asset balance.

 

The impairment charge was required due to the significant reduction in the Company’s and its affiliates’ forecasted cashflow streams derived from certain property and funds management services.  The impairment charge is due to reduction in forecasted cashflows derived from certain property and funds management services.  The recent developments relating to the Company’s refinancing has resulted in further decrease in growth opportunities in relation to certain property and funds management services.

 

Goodwill and Goodwill Impairment Testing

 

The Company accounts for its goodwill in accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“SFAS No. 142”).  SFAS No. 142 modifies the previous accounting treatment of goodwill, eliminating the amortization of goodwill and requiring that goodwill be tested on an annual basis for possible impairment.  The Company undertook an impairment analysis of the goodwill balance as of December 31, 2007. The Company has elected December 31, as the date for its annual impairment testing.  As discussed in Note 1 above, the Service Business Transfer was completed in accordance with the Distribution, Contribution and Assignment Agreement between the Company, Super LLC, Management Joint Venture, Centro US Employment Company, LLC and Centro New Plan Inc. on May 1, 2008.  Accordingly, the goodwill balance has been recorded as a distribution during the three months to June 30, 2008.

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 142, prior to the distribution of goodwill balance, the goodwill balance was subject to an impairment analysis.  As a result of such analysis, an impairment charge of $154.3 million was incurred.

 

Derivative/Financial Instruments

 

The Company accounts for derivative and hedging activities in accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting

 

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(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (“SFAS No. 133”) and SFAS No. 138, Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities.  These accounting standards require the Company to measure derivatives, including certain derivatives embedded in other contracts, at fair value and to recognize them in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as assets or liabilities, depending on the Company’s rights or obligations under the applicable derivative contract.  For periods subsequent to April 4, 2007, the Company does not qualify for hedge accounting under SFAS No. 133.  Accordingly, for all derivative instruments the changes in fair value of both the derivative instruments are recorded in earnings.  Prior to April 5, 2007, the Predecessor elected to use hedge accounting under SFAS No. 133.  Under that pronouncement, changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as fair value hedges were recorded in earnings along with fair value movement in the hedged item.  For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portions of changes in fair value of the derivative were reported in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged item affected earnings.  Changes in fair value of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, and ineffective portions of hedges, were recognized in earnings in the current period.

 

Asset Retirement Obligations

 

The Company accounts for its conditional asset retirement obligations in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations (“FIN 47”).  A conditional asset retirement obligation refers to a legal obligation (pursuant to existing law or contract) to perform an asset retirement activity in which the timing and/or method of settlement are conditioned upon the occurrence of a future event that may or may not be within the control of the Company.  The Company’s conditional asset retirement obligations arise primarily from legal requirements to decontaminate buildings at the time the buildings are sold or otherwise disposed of.  In accordance with FIN 47, the Company has reasonably estimated the fair value of its conditional asset retirement obligations and has recognized a liability for conditional asset retirement obligations of approximately $2.0 million as of June 30, 2008.

 

Self-Insured Health Plan

 

The Company had a self-insured health plan for all of its employees.  In order to limit its exposure, the Company had purchased stop-loss insurance, which would reimburse the Company for individual claims in excess of $0.1 million annually, or aggregate claims in excess of $1.0 million annually.  Self-insurance losses were accrued based on the Company’s estimates of the aggregate liability for uninsured claims incurred using certain actuarial assumptions adhered to in the insurance industry.  As a result of the distribution reflected as of May 1, 2008 (refer to Note 1), the liability for self-insured losses has been distributed out. The liability was included in accrued expenses and was approximately $0.9 million at December 31, 2007.

 

General Liability Insurance

 

The Company has one wholly-owned captive insurance company, ERT CIC, LLC (“ERT CIC”), which underwrites the first layer of general liability insurance programs for the Company’s wholly-owned, majority-owned and joint venture properties.  The Company carries general liability insurance on its properties in amounts that it believes (i) adequately insures all of its properties and (ii) are in line with coverage obtained by owners of similar properties.  The Company has purchased stop loss insurance, which will reimburse the Company for individual claims in excess of $0.3 million annually, or aggregate claims in excess of $3.7 million annually.  If the Company experiences a loss and ERT CIC is required to pay under its insurance policy, the Company would ultimately record a loss to the extent of such required payment.  Because the Company owns ERT CIC, the Company is responsible for ERT CIC’s liquidity and capital resources, and the accounts of ERT CIC are part of the Company’s and the Predecessor’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Rental revenue is recognized on the straight-line basis, which averages minimum rents over the terms of the leases.  The cumulative difference between lease revenue recognized under this method and contractual lease

 

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(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

payment terms is recorded as “deferred rent receivable” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Certain leases provide for percentage rents based upon the level of sales achieved by the lessee.  These percentage rents are recorded once the required sales levels are achieved.  The leases also typically provide for tenant reimbursement of common area maintenance and other operating expenses.  Rental revenue also includes lease termination fees.  The Company recognized approximately $0.5 million and $1.6 million of lease termination fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.  The Company recognized approximately $0.5 million of lease termination fees for the period from April 5, 2007 through June 30, 2007.  The Predecessor did not recognize any lease termination fees for the period from April 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007 and recognized approximately $2.1 million of lease termination fees for the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007.

 

Income from Discontinued Operations

 

Income from discontinued operations is computed in accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (“SFAS No. 144”).  SFAS No. 144 requires, among other things, that the primary assets and liabilities and the results of operations of the Company’s real property that has been sold, or otherwise qualifies as “held for sale” (as defined by SFAS No. 144), be classified as discontinued operations and segregated in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Properties classified as real estate held for sale generally represent properties that are under contract for sale and are expected to close within the next twelve months.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Predecessor elected to be treated as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  In order to maintain its qualification as a REIT, the Predecessor was required to, among other things, distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders and meet certain tests regarding the nature of its income and assets.  As a REIT, the Predecessor was not subject to federal income tax with respect to the portion of its income that met certain criteria and was distributed annually to the stockholders.  Subsequent to the Merger and the Liquidation, the Company is organized as a limited liability company and is not subject to federal income tax. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company is, and the Predecessor was, subject to certain state and local taxes.  Provision for such taxes has been included in general and administrative expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income/(Loss).

 

The Predecessor elected to treat certain of its subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRS”).  In general, the TRSs of the Predecessor performed additional services for tenants of the Predecessor and generally engaged in any real estate or non-real estate related business (except for the operation or management of health care facilities or lodging facilities or the provision to any person, under a franchise, license or otherwise, of rights to any brand name under which any lodging facility or health care facility is operated).  The TRS was subject to corporate federal income tax.  As a result of the Merger, and the fact that the Company is no longer operating as a REIT, the Predecessor’s TRSs are now operating as corporations.  In addition, the corporations had other net deferred tax assets, most significantly relating to an asset impairment recognized in fiscal 2003, for financial accounting purposes that will not be recognized for tax purposes until the property is sold.  The Company has ascribed a full valuation allowance to these net deferred tax assets.

 

In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”).  FIN 48 (i) clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in companies’ financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, (ii) prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and (iii) provides guidance on derecognition of recognized tax benefits, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.  FIN 48 became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006.  The

 

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(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Company has no material uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2008.

 

Segment Information

 

The principal business of the Company is the ownership and management of community and neighborhood shopping centers.  The Company does not distinguish or group its operations on a geographical basis for purposes of measuring performance.  Accordingly, the Company believes it has a single reportable segment for disclosure purposes in accordance with GAAP.  Further, all of the Company’s operations and assets are within the United States and no tenant comprises more than 10% of revenue.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The most significant assumptions and estimates relate to impairments of real estate, impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, recovery of notes and trade accounts receivable and depreciable lives.

 

Reclassifications

 

In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.

 

New Applicable Accounting Standards

 

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – including an Amendment to FAS No. 115,” (“SFAS No. 159”), which permits entities to choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value with changes in fair value reflected in earnings.  The fair value option may be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis.  SFAS No. 159 is effective for the Company as of January 1, 2008. The Company has elected not to measure any of its eligible financial assets or liabilities at fair value and therefore the adoption of SFAS 159 did not have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.  The only financial assets recorded at fair value as of June 30, 2008 are those required to be fair valued under other accounting standards.

 

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”).  SFAS No. 157 defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements.  SFAS No. 157 is effective for the Company as of January 1, 2008, refer to Note 17 of these interim unaudited consolidated financial statements for further details relating to fair value measurements.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”). SFAS 141(R) changes the accounting for business combinations including the measurement of acquirer shares issued in consideration for a business combination, the recognition of contingent consideration, the accounting for pre-acquisition gain and loss contingencies, the recognition of capitalized in-process research and development, the accounting for acquisition-related restructuring cost accruals, the treatment of acquisition related transaction costs and the recognition of changes in the acquirer’s income tax valuation allowance. SFAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008, except for certain tax adjustments for prior business combinations. Accordingly, the Company will adopt this statement on January 1, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS No. 141(R).

 

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(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 changes the accounting for non-controlling (minority) interests in consolidated financial statements including the requirements to classify non-controlling interests as a component of consolidated stockholders’ equity, and the elimination of “minority interest” accounting in results of operations with earnings attributable to non-controlling interests reported as part of consolidated earnings. Additionally, SFAS 160 revises the accounting for both increases and decreases in a parent’s controlling ownership interest. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, with early adoption prohibited. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS No. 160.

 

In March 2008, the FASB issued FAS 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133”, (“SFAS No. 161”) which amends and expands the disclosure requirements of FAS 133 to require qualitative disclosure about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. SFAS No. 161 is to be applied prospectively for the first annual reporting period beginning on or after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged.  SFAS No. 161 also encourages, but does not require, comparative disclosures for earlier periods at initial adoption.  The Company is currently assessing the impact the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will have on the Company.

 

In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets” (“FSP FAS 142-3”). FSP FAS 142-3 removes the requirement of SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS No. 142”) for an entity to consider, when determining the useful life of an acquired intangible asset, whether the intangible asset can be renewed without substantial cost or material modifications to the existing terms and conditions associated with the intangible asset. FSP FAS 142-3 replaces the previous useful-life assessment criteria with a requirement that an entity considers its own experience in renewing similar arrangements. If the entity has no relevant experience, it would consider market participant assumptions regarding renewal. FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is prohibited. The Company will adopt this interpretation on January 1, 2009, as required, and management is still evaluating the impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

In June 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities,” (“EITF 03-6-1”), which classifies unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) as participating securities and requires them to be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method described in SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.”  EITF 03-6-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited.  All prior-period earnings per share data presented are to be adjusted retrospectively. The Company is currently assessing the impact the adoption of EITF 03-6-1 will have on the Company’s financial position and results of operations, but note that this adoption will only impact the comparative financial information.

 

It has been determined that any recently issued accounting standards or pronouncements not mentioned in the note have been excluded as they either are not relevant to the Company, or they are not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

 

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(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 4:           Pro Forma Financials

 

The following table summarizes, on an unaudited pro forma basis, the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 as though the Merger and Liquidation had occurred on January 1, 2007 (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2007

 

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2007

 

Pro forma rental revenues

 

$

132,897

 

$

264,604

 

Pro forma operating expenses

 

(101,341

)

(201,638

)

Income before real estate sales, minority interest and other income and expenses

 

31,556

 

62,966

 

Pro forma other expenses, net

 

(19,479

)

(41,289

)

Pro forma income from continuing operations

 

12,077

 

21,677

 

Pro forma income from discontinued operations

 

330

 

1,696

 

Pro forma net income

 

$

12,407

 

$

23,373

 

 

Note 5:           Acquisitions and Dispositions

 

Acquisitions

 

There were no acquisitions during the six months ended June 30, 2008.

 

During the period from April 5, 2007 through December 31, 2007, the Company acquired a parcel of land immediately adjacent to a property owned by the Company, the remaining 75% interest in a shopping center in which the Company owned the other 25% and one land parcel.  The Company also acquired the remaining 90% interests in the properties owned by three joint ventures in which the Company owned the other 10% (CA New Plan Venture Fund LLC, CA New Plan Acquisition Fund, LLC and CA New Plan Direct Investment Fund, LLC).  Combined, these joint ventures owned a total of eighteen properties.  During the period from January 1, 2007 to April 4, 2007, the Predecessor acquired one shopping center and one land parcel. Please refer to the following table for additional details (dollars in millions).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase Price Components

 

Property Name

 

Location

 

Property
Type

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Gross
Leasable
Area (1)

 

Purchase
Price

 

DownREIT
Partnership
Units

 

Assumed
Debt

 

Cash

 

Predecessor:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land at the Rising Sun Towne Centre

 

Rising Sun, MD

 

Land

 

01/05/07

 

2.8 Acres

 

$

2.0

 

$

 

$

 

$

2.0

 

Stewart Plaza

 

Garden City, NY

 

Shopping Center

 

01/24/07

 

193,622

 

32.7

 

6.3

 

 

26.4

 

Predecessor Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

34.7

 

$

6.3

 

$

 

$

28.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land at Wynnewood Village

 

Dallas, TX

 

Land

 

06/06/07

 

1.8 Acres

 

$

0.4

 

$

 

$

 

$

0.4

 

The Centre at Preston Ridge (2)

 

Frisco, TX

 

Shopping Center

 

08/03/07

 

730,025

 

147.5

 

 

 

147.5

 

Land at Victory Square

 

Savannah, GA

 

Land

 

08/09/07

 

0.9 Acres

 

0.6

 

 

 

0.6

 

Various properties previously owned by CA New Plan Venture Fund LLC, CA New Plan Acquisition Fund, and CA New Plan Direct Investment Fund, LLC (3)

 

Various

 

Shopping Center

 

11/6/07

 

3,177,531

 

249.5

 

 

190.0

 

59.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

398.0

 

$

 

$

190.0

 

$

208.0

 

 


(1)          Amounts in square feet, unless otherwise noted.

(2)          Property acquired from BPR Shopping Center, L.P., a joint venture in which the Company had a 25% interest. The purchase price represents the amount paid for the remaining 75% interest in the joint venture. The Company now owns 100% of the partnership interest in BPR Shopping Center, L.P.

(3)         The Company acquired the remaining 90% interests in the properties owned by these joint ventures in which the Company owned the other 10% of each of the properties owned by the joint ventures.  Combined, these joint ventures owned a total of eighteen properties.  The Company now owns 100% of the partnership interests in these joint ventures.

 

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(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Dispositions

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company sold six shopping centers and two land parcels for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $24.8 million.  In connection with the sale of these properties, and in accordance with SFAS No. 144 (Note 3), the Company and the Predecessor, as applicable, recorded the results of operations and the related gain (loss) on sale as income (loss) from discontinued operations (Note 7).

 

During the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007, the Predecessor sold two land parcels for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $4.5 million.  During the period from April 5, 2007 through December 31, 2007, the Company sold three properties and seven land parcels for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $17.4 million.  In connection with the sale of these properties, and in accordance with SFAS No. 144 (Note 3), the Company and the Predecessor, as applicable, recorded the results of operations and the related gain on sale as income (loss) from discontinued operations (Note 7).

 

Note 6:           Real Estate Held for Sale

 

As of June 30, 2008, 15 shopping centers, located in various states, were classified as “Real estate held for sale.”  Such buildings had an aggregate book value of approximately $46.6 million as of June 30, 2008.  As detailed in Note 7 below, the impairment charge resulting from designation of the real estate as held for sale was $18.1 million.

 

As of December 31, 2007, one land parcel was classified as “Real estate held for sale.”  Such land parcel had an aggregate book value of approximately $0.4 million as of December 31, 2007.

 

Note 7:           Income from Discontinued Operations

 

The following is a summary of income from discontinued operations for the periods presented below (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

Company

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

Three
Months
Ended June 30,

 

Six
Months
Ended
June 30,

 

Period
from April
5, through
June 30,

 

Period
from April
1, through
April 4,

 

Period
from
January 1,
through
April 4,

 

 

 

2008

 

2008

 

2007

 

2007

 

2007

 

Total revenue

 

$

2,969

 

$

6,350

 

$

2,836

 

$

273

 

$

2,704

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating costs

 

(678

)

(1,595

)

(761

)

(46

)

(850

)

Real estate taxes

 

(423

)

(898

)

(441

)

(16

)

(459

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(1,245

)

(1,967

)

(1,258

)

(31

)

(610

)

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

(99

)

(190

)

 

(139

)

646

 

Total operating costs

 

(2,445

)

(4,650

)

(2,460

)

(232

)

(1,273

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations before other income and expenses

 

524

 

1,700

 

376

 

41

 

1,431

 

Other expenses

 

(177

)

(351

)

(86

)

(1

)

(25

)

Income from discontinued operations before impairment and (loss) gain on sale

 

347

 

1,349

 

290

 

40

 

1,406

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of real estate

 

1,736

 

615

 

 

 

2,464

 

Impairment of real estate held for sale

 

(18,148

)

(18,148

)

 

 

 

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

 

$

(16,065

)

$

(16,184

)

$

290

 

$

40

 

$

3,870

 

 

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(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 8:           Investments in/Advances to Unconsolidated Ventures

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively (dollars in thousands).  The Company accounts for these investments using the equity method.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in/Advances to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unconsolidated Ventures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percent

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

City

 

State

 

JV Partner

 

Ownership

 

2008

 

2007

 

Arapahoe Crossings, L.P. (1)

 

Aurora

 

CO

 

Foreign Investor

 

30

%

$

14,522

 

$

14,410

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BPR Land Partnership, L.P. (2)

 

Frisco

 

TX

 

George Allen/Milton Schaffer

 

50

%

3,578

 

3,812

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BPR South, L.P. (2)

 

Frisco

 

TX

 

George Allen/Milton Schaffer

 

50

%

1,401

 

1,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centro NP Residual Holding LLC

 

Various

 

Various

 

Super LLC

 

49

%

641,785

 

340,290

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centro GA America LLC(7)

 

Various

 

Various

 

Centro Shopping America Trust

 

5

%

43,202

 

49,892

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NP/I&G Institutional Retail Company, LLC (3)

 

Various

 

Various

 

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc.

 

20

%

35,698

 

37,106

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NP/I&G Institutional Retail Company II, LLC (4)

 

Various

 

Various

 

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc.

 

20

%

14,103

 

14,995

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NPK Redevelopment I,
LLC (5)

 

Various

 

Various

 

Kmart Corporation (Sears Holding Corp.)

 

20

%

10,560

 

9,507

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NP/SSP Baybrook, LLC (5)

 

Webster

 

TX

 

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc.

 

20

%

2,726

 

2,734

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Westgate Mall, LLC (6)

 

Fairview Park

 

OH

 

Transwestern Investment Company/ The Richard E. Jacobs Group

 

10

%

1,608

 

1,458

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in/Advances to Unconsolidated Ventures 

 

$

769,183

 

$

475,605

 

 


In connection with the Merger, the Company’s investments in unconsolidated ventures were recorded at fair value.

(1)

The Company receives increased participation after a 10% return.

(2)

The Company receives a 10% return on its investment.

(3)

The Company receives increased participation after a 12% IRR.

(4)

The Company receives increased participation after a 10% IRR.

(5)

The Company receives increasing participation after a 10% return.

(6)

The Company receives increasing participation after a 13% IRR.

(7)

Refer to discussion relating to other than temporary impairment in Note 1.

 

Combined summary financial information for the Company’s and the Predecessor’s, as applicable, investments in/advances to unconsolidated ventures was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Condensed Combined Balance Sheets

 

 

 

June 30, 2008

 

December 31, 2007

 

 

 

(Company)

 

(Company)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate assets

 

$

4,610,910

 

$

3,953,015

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

(289,253

)

(233,524

)

Net real estate

 

4,321,657

 

3,719,491

 

Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

40,953

 

36,894

 

Other assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

774,733

 

763,739

 

Total Assets

 

$

5,137,343

 

$

4,520,124

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgages payable, net of unamortized premium

 

$

1,819,686

 

$

1,818,303

 

Term Loan

 

767,600

 

724,000

 

Amounts payable to the Company

 

4,668

 

1,788

 

Other liabilities

 

246,658

 

215,069

 

Total liabilities

 

2,838,612

 

2,759,160

 

Total partners’ capital

 

2,298,731

 

1,760,964

 

Total liabilities and partners’ capital

 

$

5,137,343

 

$

4,520,124

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in/advances to unconsolidated ventures

 

$

769,183

 

$

475,605

 

 

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(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

 

Company

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

Three Months
Ended June 30,

 

Six Months
Ended June 30,

 

Period from
April 5,
through June 30,

 

Period from
April 1,
through April 4,

 

Period from
January 1,
through April 4,

 

 

 

2008

 

2008

 

2007

 

2007

 

2007

 

Condensed Combined Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental revenues

 

$

125,315

 

$

232,949

 

$

86,892

 

$

3,995

 

$

96,184

 

Operating expenses

 

(32,651

)

(66,187

)

(24,907

)

(1,145

)

(27,785

)

Interest expense

 

(37,028

)

(75,146

)

(26,641

)

(1,225

)

(28,821

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(46,654

)

(82,185

)

(26,772

)

(1,229

)

(28,588

)

Other (expense) income, net

 

(11,828

)

10,639

 

(161

)

(7

)

125

 

Gain on sale of real estate

 

 

168

 

 

 

 

(Loss)/gain from discontinued operations

 

(729

)

(911

)

1,362

 

63

 

1,224

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(3,575

)

$

19,327

 

$

9,773

 

$

452

 

$

12,339

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company’s/Predecessor’s share of net (loss) income

 

$

(2,781

)

$

(4,504

)

$

1,636

 

$

(619

)

$

974

 

 

The following is a brief summary of the unconsolidated joint venture obligations of the Company as of June 30, 2008:

 

·                  Arapahoe Crossings, L.P.  The Company, together with a U.S. partnership comprised substantially of foreign investors, has an interest in a joint venture which owns Arapahoe Crossings, a community shopping center located in Aurora, Colorado.  Under the terms of this joint venture, the Company has a 30% interest and is responsible for contributing its pro rata share of any capital that might be required by the joint venture; however, the Company does not expect that any significant capital contributions will be required.  The joint venture had loans outstanding of approximately $46.6 million as of June 30, 2008.

 

·                  BPR Land Partnership, L.P. The Company has a 50% interest in a joint venture that owns approximately 10.3 acres of undeveloped land in Frisco, Texas.  Under the terms of this joint venture, the Company has agreed to contribute its pro rata share of any capital that might be required by the joint venture; however, the Company does not expect that any significant capital contributions will be required.  The joint venture had no loans outstanding as of June 30, 2008.

 

·                  BPR South, L.P.  The Company has a 50% interest in a joint venture that owns approximately 6.6 acres of undeveloped land in Frisco, Texas.  Under the terms of this joint venture, the Company has agreed to contribute its pro rata share of any capital that might be required by the joint venture; however, the Company does not expect that any significant capital contributions will be required.  The joint venture had no loans outstanding as of June 30, 2008.

 

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(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

·      Centro NP Residual Holding LLC.  In August 2007, the Company formed a joint venture with Super LLC, the Company’s sole and managing member (“Super LLC”).  In connection with the formation of the joint venture, the Company contributed 49% of its interest in certain subsidiaries, owning 18 real properties with an approximate value of $396.0 million, to this joint venture. The Company distributed the remaining 51% of its interest in the transferred entities to its parent, Super LLC, and Super LLC contributed such interest in the transferred entities to this joint venture.  Following these transactions, the Company owned 49% of the non-managing interest in this joint venture, and Super LLC owned 51% of the managing member interest in this joint venture. In November 2007, the Company contributed 49% of its interest in certain additional subsidiaries, owning 25 real properties with an approximate value of $605.0 million, to this joint venture.  The Company distributed the remaining 51% of its interest in the additional transferred entities to Super LLC, and Super LLC contributed such interest in the additional transferred entities to this joint venture.  Also in November 2007, Super LLC contributed its interest in certain subsidiaries, owning 39 real properties with an approximate value of $385.0 million, to this joint venture. Immediately following such contribution, Super LLC contributed a percentage of membership interests in the joint venture such that the Company continued to own 49% of the non-managing interest in this joint venture, and Super LLC continued to own 51% of the managing member interest in this joint venture.

 

Pursuant to a March 28, 2008 Contribution, Distribution and Assumption Agreement relating to the joint venture (which was released from escrow and became effective as of March 30, 2008), the Company contributed 49% of its interest in certain additional subsidiaries, owning 31 real properties with an approximate fair market value of $780 million, to the joint venture.  The Company distributed 51% of its interest in the transferred entities to Super LLC, and Super LLC contributed such interest in the transferred entities to the joint venture.  Following these transactions, the Company owned 49% of the interests in the transferred entities, and Super LLC owned 51% of the interests in the transferred entities.

 

The joint venture owned 110 stabilized retail properties and three properties under redevelopment as of June 30, 2008.  Under the terms of the joint venture, the Company is not obligated to contribute any additional capital to the joint venture.  The joint venture had loans outstanding of approximately $767.6 million as of June 30, 2008.

 

·      Centro GA America LLC.  The Company has a 5% interest in this joint venture.  Under the terms of this joint venture, the Company is not obligated to contribute any additional capital to the joint venture; however, in the event that additional capital is contributed by the other joint venture partner, the Company has the option to contribute the amount necessary to maintain its 5% ownership interest.  The Company anticipates making additional capital contributions from time to time to maintain its 5% ownership interest.  As of June 30, 2008, this joint venture was comprised of 126 stabilized retail properties, four retail properties under redevelopment and one new development property, and had loans outstanding of approximately $1.3 billion.

 

·      NP / I&G Institutional Retail Company, LLC.  The Company has a strategic joint venture with JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. to acquire high-quality institutional grade community and neighborhood shopping centers on a nationwide basis.  The joint venture owned 11 stabilized retail properties and one retail property under redevelopment as of June 30, 2008.  Under the terms of this joint venture, the Company has a 20% interest in the venture and is responsible for contributing its pro rata share of any capital that might be required by the joint venture.  The Predecessor initially committed to contribute up to a maximum amount of $30.0 million to the joint venture, however, in connection with the acquisition of certain assets during 2005, the Predecessor together with the DownREIT Partnership, contributed a disproportionate share of capital to the venture, such that the Predecessor’s total capital investment as of December 31, 2005 was $41.4 million.  The excess contribution was returned to the Predecessor in February 2006.  During the year ended December 31, 2006, in connection with the acquisition of certain other assets, the Predecessor increased its committed

 

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(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

capital to the venture from $30.0 million to $31.9 million, of which approximately $28.2 million had been contributed as of June 30, 2008.  The Company does not expect that any significant additional capital contributions will be required, nor does it expect that any additional acquisitions of property will be made by the joint venture.  The joint venture had loans outstanding of approximately $280.5 million as of June 30, 2008.

 

·      NP / I&G Institutional Retail Company II, LLC.  In February 2006, the Predecessor formed a second strategic joint venture with JP Morgan Investment Management, Inc. to acquire high-quality institutional grade community and neighborhood shopping centers on a nationwide basis.  Under the terms of this joint venture, the Company has a 20% interest in the venture and has committed to contribute its pro rata share of any capital required by the venture for asset acquisitions.  As of June 30, 2008, the Company had contributed approximately $14.7 million for such purpose.  Additionally, the Company has agreed to contribute its pro rata share of any additional capital that might be required by the joint venture; however, the Company does not expect that any significant additional capital contributions with respect to existing properties will be required.  As of June 30, 2008, the joint venture owned four stabilized retail properties.  The joint venture had loans outstanding of approximately $46.8 million as of June 30, 2008.

 

·      NPK Redevelopment I, LLC.  The Company has a joint venture with Kmart Corporation (Sears Holding Corp.) pursuant to which the joint venture will redevelop three Kmart Supercenter properties formerly owned by Kmart.  Under the terms of this joint venture, the Company has agreed to contribute $6.0 million which had been fully contributed as of June 30, 2008.  After the Company’s contribution of the total committed amount, the Company had a 20% interest in the venture and is responsible for contributing its pro rata share of any additional capital that might be required by the joint venture; however, the Company does not expect that any significant capital contributions will be required.  The joint venture had no loans outstanding as of June 30, 2008.

 

·      NP/SSP Baybrook, LLC.  The Company has a third strategic joint venture with JP Morgan Investment Management Inc., which venture was formed for the specific purpose of acquiring Baybrook Gateway, a shopping center located in Webster, Texas.  Under the terms of this joint venture, the  Company has a 20% interest in the venture and is responsible for contributing its pro rata share of any capital that might be required by the joint venture; however, the Company does not expect that any significant additional capital contributions will be required.  The joint venture had loans outstanding of approximately $41.0 million as of June 30, 2008.

 

·      Westgate Mall, LLC.  The Company, together with Transwestern Investment Company and The Richard E. Jacobs Group, has an interest in a joint venture that was formed for the specific purpose of acquiring and redeveloping Westgate Mall, an enclosed mall located on 55 acres of land in Fairview Park, Ohio.  The joint venture is currently redeveloping the mall into a large community shopping center.  Under the terms of this joint venture, the Company has a 10% interest in the venture and has agreed to contribute its pro rata share of any capital that might be required by the joint venture; however, the Company does not expect that any significant additional capital contributions will be required.  The joint venture had loans outstanding of approximately $62.6 million as of June 30, 2008.

 

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(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE “PREDECESSOR”))

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 9:           Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets are comprised of the following (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

June 30, 2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

Amortization
Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In-place lease value, legal fees and leasing commissions, net (Note 3)

 

$

389,361

 

$

547,052

 

Life of lease

 

Above market leases acquired, net (Note 3)

 

11,527

 

11,731

 

Life of lease

 

Other intangibles, net (1)

 

 

615

 

20 years

 

Value of asset management fee stream, net (Note 3)

 

23,745

 

30,074

 

40 years

 

Value of property management rights, net (Note 3)

 

99,760

 

117,237