UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[ X ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to .
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Commission File Number 1-9496
BNP RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 56-1574675
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
301 S. College St., Suite 3850, Charlotte, NC 28202-6024
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 704/944-0100
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share American Stock Exchange
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No __
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of the Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes__ No X
The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant at February 23, 2004, was approximately $83.5 million.
The number of shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding on February
23, 2004, was 7,097,480.
Index to exhibits at page 62
BNP RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item No. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page No.
PART I
1 Business 3
2 Properties 6
3 Legal Proceedings 10
4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 10
X Executive Officers of the Registrant 10
PART II
5 Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 11
6 Selected Financial Data 12
7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 15
Operations
7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 26
8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 27
9 Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial 27
Disclosure
9A Controls and Procedures 27
PART III
10 Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 27
11 Executive Compensation 30
12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related 31
Stockholder Matters
13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 33
14 Principal Accountant Fees and Services 34
PART IV
15 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K 35
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Company Profile
BNP Residential Properties, Inc. is a self-administered and
self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT") with operations in North
Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Our primary activity is the ownership and
operation of apartment communities. We currently manage 28 multi-family
communities containing 6,920 units. Of these, we own 20 apartment communities
containing 4,859 units. Third parties own the remaining 8 communities,
containing 2,061 units, and we manage them on a contract basis. In addition to
our apartment communities, we own 40 restaurant properties that we lease on a
triple-net basis to a third party under a master lease.
BNP Residential Properties, Inc. is structured as an UpREIT, or
"umbrella partnership real estate investment trust." We are the sole general
partner and own a controlling interest in BNP Residential Properties Limited
Partnership, through which we conduct all of our operations. We refer to this
partnership as the Operating Partnership. We refer to the limited partners of
the Operating Partnership as "minority common unitholders" or "minority
interest." We currently own approximately 76% of the outstanding Operating
Partnership common units and 100% of the outstanding Operating Partnership
preferred units.
As of February 23, 2004, we have 7,097,480 shares of common stock and
909,090 shares of preferred stock outstanding. We have approximately 1,375
shareholders of record. We estimate that there are approximately 3,600
beneficial owners of our common stock. Our shares are listed on the American
Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol "BNP." The Operating Partnership has an
additional 1,841,098 Operating Partnership minority common units outstanding.
We have approximately 200 employees, including management, accounting,
legal, acquisitions, development, property management, leasing, maintenance and
administrative personnel. Our executive offices are located at 301 South College
Street, Suite 3850, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-6024, and our telephone
number is 704/944-0100.
In addition to this Annual Report, we file quarterly and special
reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. All documents that
we file with the SEC are available free of charge on our corporate website,
which is www.bnp-residential.com. You may also read and copy any document that
we file at the public reference facilities of the SEC at 450 Fifth Street NW,
Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at (800) SEC-0330 for further
information about the public reference facilities. These documents also may be
accessed through the SEC's electronic data gathering, analysis and retrieval
system ("EDGAR") via electronic means, including the SEC's home page on the
Internet (http://www.sec.gov). In addition, since some of our securities are
listed on the American Stock Exchange, you can read our SEC filings at the
offices of the American Stock Exchange, 86 Trinity Place, New York, New York
10006.
History and Development of BNP Residential Properties, Inc.
The company was originally incorporated in the state of Delaware in
1987. Beginning in 1987, we elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal
Revenue Code. As such, we generally are not, and will not be, subject to federal
or state income taxes on net income. As a REIT, we are subject to a number of
organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that we
currently distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income as dividends.
In 1987, we purchased 47 existing restaurant properties located in
North Carolina and Virginia for an aggregate purchase price of $43.2 million.
From 1987 through 1992, our assets primarily consisted of these 47 restaurant
properties. During this period we operated as an externally administered and
externally managed REIT. We leased the restaurants on a triple-net basis to
Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.
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("Enterprises"), a Hardee's franchisee, under a master lease. A master lease is
a single lease that covers multiple properties, while a triple-net lease is one
where the lessee pays all operating expenses, maintenance, property insurance
and real estate taxes.
In 1993, we began to change our focus from restaurant properties to
apartment communities, with the objective of increasing funds from operations
and enhancing shareholder value. In 1994 we acquired BT Venture Corporation, an
integrated real estate company specializing in the management, development and
acquisition of apartment properties, and began operating as a self-administered
and self-managed REIT.
In 1997, we reincorporated in the state of Maryland and reorganized to
our present UpREIT structure. Through our UpREIT structure, we can acquire
properties in exchange for Operating Partnership units and trigger no immediate
tax obligation for certain sellers. We believe that our conversion to an UpREIT
enables us to acquire properties not otherwise available or at lower prices
because of the tax advantages to certain property sellers of receiving limited
partnership interests instead of cash as consideration. Minority unitholders
will generally be able to redeem their units for cash or, at our option as
general partner, for shares of common stock of the company on a one-for-one
basis. Distributions of cash from the Operating Partnership are allocated
between the REIT and the minority unitholders based on their respective unit
ownership.
In December 1997, we completed a common stock offering and issued 2.7
million shares of common stock. We used proceeds of this offering to retire
long-term debt. This common stock offering almost doubled the number of the
company's common shares outstanding.
In April 2000, we changed the name of the company to BNP Residential
Properties, Inc. We believe this name more clearly reflects our business
activities and eliminates the confusion that existed because of the similarity
of our former name to that of Boddie-Noell Enterprises.
In December 2001, our Board of Directors authorized the issuance of up
to 454,545 shares of Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, and we
issued 227,273 shares of this preferred stock for proceeds of $2.5 million. In
September 2002, we issued an additional 227,272 shares of our Series B preferred
stock for proceeds of $2.5 million.
From 1993 through 2002, we acquired 19 apartment properties through a
combination of cash purchases, assumption of long-term debt, and issuance of
Operating Partnership units. (We combined two of these properties to operate as
a single apartment community.)
To date we have sold seven restaurants to Enterprises, the lessee,
under an agreement that allowed Enterprises to close up to seven restaurants and
buy them back for no less than net carrying value.
Recent Developments
During 2003, we continued to add to and improve our portfolio of
apartment properties with two acquisitions - The Place Apartments in Greenville,
South Carolina, and The Harrington Apartments in Charlotte, North Carolina - in
direct purchases. With these acquisitions, we now own 20 apartment communities.
Results for 2003 were in line with our expectations. We entered 2003
expecting it to be a difficult year, but believed we would begin to see some
improvement in apartment operations by late in the year. A combination of
overbuilding of apartments, a weak economy, and extremely low interest rates
that made home ownership a more viable alternative to renting, resulted in
declines in both occupancy and rental rates beginning in 2001. This trend
continued until the middle of 2003, when we began to see improvement in
apartment performance. For apartments owned for the full period in both years
("same units"), average economic occupancy for the fourth quarter of 2003
improved by 3.3%, from 92.1% in the fourth quarter of 2002 to 95.4%in the fourth
quarter of 2003. At the same time, revenue per occupied unit improved from $721
per month in the fourth quarter of 2002 to $725 per month in the fourth quarter
of 2003. This was the
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first time in several years that we have had simultaneous improvement in
year-over-year quarterly comparisons for both same-unit occupancy and monthly
revenue per occupied unit.
The surprise of 2003 was the significant improvement in sales at our
restaurant properties during the third and fourth quarters. On a same-store
basis, sales at our 40 restaurant properties increased by 7.4% in the third
quarter and 12.7% in the fourth quarter of 2003 as compared to the same periods
in 2002. As a result, same-store sales for the year 2003 increased by 2.4% over
2002. These increases, which appear to be the result of the introduction of
Hardee's new "Thickburger" menu and a revitalized advertising campaign,
represent the first significant positive same-store sales comparisons in over
ten years. While this improvement in sales at the restaurant properties did not
result in our receiving any rent beyond the specified minimum annual rent, it
certainly raises the hope that Hardee's efforts to reinvigorate the concept may,
at least, be taking hold. For us to begin to receive more than minimum rent,
annual sales at our restaurant properties would need to improve by 10% over 2003
levels.
We are cautiously optimistic about our prospects for 2004. The past few
years have been a very difficult period in which to operate apartments. It is
simply too early to tell whether the improvement in apartment operations we saw
during the fourth quarter is the beginning of an extended period of improving
apartment operations. In any event, we have a portfolio of well-maintained,
well-located apartment properties that, we believe, are positioned to take
advantage of any improvement in the apartment markets.
In September 2003, our Board of Directors authorized, and we issued, an
additional 454,545 shares of our Series B preferred stock for proceeds of $5.0
million.
On February 23, 2004, we sold 1,175,519 shares of our common stock to a
number of institutional investors and mutual funds pursuant to a private
placement for a total purchase price of approximately $13.8 million.
Business Strategy
Our principal investment objectives are to provide our shareholders
with current income and to increase the value of the company's common stock. We
focus on increasing long-term growth in funds from operations and funds
available for distribution per share, and on increasing the value of our
portfolio through effective management, growth, financing and investment
strategies. We expect to implement our strategies primarily through the
acquisition, operation, leasing and management of apartment communities.
We seek to acquire apartment properties in areas within the
southeastern United States exhibiting substantial economic growth and an
expanding job base in which we can establish a significant market presence.
Through our UpREIT structure, we have the ability to acquire apartment
communities by issuing Operating Partnership units in tax-deferred exchanges
with owners of such properties. We expect that we will finance future
acquisitions of apartment communities with Operating Partnership units as well
as loans and funds from additional offerings of common stock, preferred stock or
joint venture arrangements.
We will selectively consider opportunities to add additional units to
existing communities, to acquire and rehabilitate older apartment communities,
and to develop new apartment communities. Members of our management team have
directed over $115 million of development or redevelopment projects, including
13 apartment communities containing over 2,500 apartment units. This development
and redevelopment experience will enable us to build additional apartment
communities and to rehabilitate existing communities when economic conditions
and available capital make such opportunities attractive.
Our residents are typically mid- to high-end "residents by
necessity"--individuals or families with moderate incomes that live in
apartments by necessity. They include retirees, young professionals,
manager-level white-collar workers, medical personnel, teachers, members of the
military and young families.
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We strongly emphasize on-site property management. We seek
opportunities and have developed internal programs to increase average occupancy
rates, reduce resident turnover, raise rents and control costs. On-site
community managers report directly to regional managers who are locally based.
This flat organization provides for efficient staffing levels, reduces overhead
expenses, and enables us to respond to the needs of residents and on-site
employees. In an effort to reduce long-term operating costs, we regularly review
each apartment community and promptly attend to maintenance and recurring
capital needs. Our employees supervise all renovation and repair activities,
which are generally completed by outside contractors.
We continue to seek additional sources of revenue at our existing
apartment communities. These include water submetering and marketing of cable
television, high-speed Internet service and telephone services.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Apartment Communities
Through the Operating Partnership, we own and operate 20 apartment
communities consisting of 4,859 apartment units. For the fourth quarter of 2003,
our average economic occupancy rate was 95.2%, and average monthly revenue per
occupied unit was $720. The average age of the apartment communities is
approximately 11 years. Our apartment communities are generally wood framed,
two- and three-story buildings, with exterior entrances, individually metered
gas and electric service, submetered water service, and individual heating and
cooling systems.
Our apartment units are comprised of 36% one-bedroom units, 57%
two-bedroom units, and 7% three-bedroom units. The units average approximately
1,000 square feet in area and are well equipped with modern appliances and other
conveniences. Our communities generally include swimming pools, tennis courts
and clubrooms, and most have exercise facilities.
As of December 31, 2003, our total investment, on a historical cost
basis, in our 20 apartment communities was approximately $299.7 million, and the
net carrying value of our 20 apartment communities was approximately $254.9
million (an average of $12.7 million per property). The apartment properties are
held subject to loans, discussed in the notes to the financial statements.
The table on page 8 summarizes information about each of our apartment
communities.
Restaurant Properties
We lease the restaurant properties on a triple-net basis to Enterprises
under a master lease. The master lease, as amended in 1995, has a primary term
expiring in December 2007, but grants Enterprises three five-year renewal
options. Enterprises pays annual rent equal to the greater of the specified
minimum rent or 9.875% of food sales from the restaurants. Under certain
conditions, and subject to our approval, Enterprises has the right to substitute
another restaurant property for a property covered by the lease. Assuming
renewal of the lease, after December 31, 2007, Enterprises has the right to
terminate the lease on up to five restaurant properties per year by offering to
purchase them under specified terms.
In addition, we entered into a separate agreement that allowed
Enterprises to purchase, under specified terms, up to seven restaurant
properties deemed non-economic for no less than net carrying value. The original
lease was for 47 restaurant properties; since 1999, we have sold seven
restaurants deemed non-economic to Enterprises for total proceeds of $4,373,000,
which equaled the net carrying value of the properties.
The minimum rent on the remaining 40 restaurants is approximately $3.8
million per year.
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The average acquisition cost of the original 47 restaurant properties
was approximately $920,000 per property. The net carrying value of the 40
restaurant properties held at December 31, 2003, was $26.1 million (an average
of $654,000 per property). The restaurant properties are held subject to a line
of credit loan, discussed in the notes to the financial statements.
The restaurant properties are operated by Enterprises, which is
responsible for all aspects of the operation, maintenance and upkeep of the
properties. In addition, Enterprises is responsible for the cost of any
improvement, expansion, remodeling or replacement required to keep the
properties competitive or in conformity with applicable codes and standards.
Thirty-nine of the restaurant properties are operated as Hardee's
restaurants pursuant to franchise agreements with Hardee's Food Systems, Inc.
One property is operated as a "BBQ and Ribs" restaurant. Enterprises converted
this property to the BBQ and Ribs concept in 2002 and paid for the entire cost
of the conversion, approximately $500,000. There is no applicable franchise
agreement for the converted restaurant, as Enterprises owns the BBQ and Ribs
concept.
Each of the restaurant properties consists of a one-story brick, stucco
or wood building that embodies a contemporary style with substantial plate glass
areas. The buildings average 3,400 square feet and are located on sites
averaging 1.2 acres. The buildings are suitable for conversion to a number of
uses, but the exteriors would have to be substantially modified prior to their
use as restaurants of another concept or for non-restaurant applications.
The locations of our restaurant properties are listed on page 9 of this
Annual Report.
Property Insurance
We carry insurance coverage on our properties of types and in amounts
that we believe are in line with coverage customarily obtained by owners of
similar properties. In addition, properties that we manage but do not own are
covered by insurance policies under which we are a named insured. Our restaurant
properties are subject to an indemnification agreement whereby Enterprises, the
lessee, is responsible for all claims, including those relating to environmental
matters, arising from a restaurant property. Enterprises is required to provide
insurance, which identifies the company as a named insured, on each restaurant
property.
We believe all of our properties are adequately insured, including
insurance for acts of terrorism at all of our apartment properties. There are
types of losses, however, such as from wars or catastrophic acts of nature, for
which we cannot obtain insurance at all or at a reasonable cost. In the event of
an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of our insurance limits, we could lose
both the revenues generated from the affected property and the capital we have
invested in the affected property. It is possible, depending on the specific
circumstances of the affected property, that we could be liable for any mortgage
indebtedness or other obligations related to the property. Any such loss could
materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition and results
of operations.
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INFORMATION ABOUT APARTMENT COMMUNITIES
Total Apartment Weighted
No. Rentable Unit Type Average
of Apt. Year Date Total Area 1 2 3 Apt. Size
Community Location Units Compl Acquired Acreage (Sq. Ft.) BR BR BR (Sq. Ft.)
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Abbington Place Greensboro, NC 360 1997 12/97 37.4 400,728 96 216 48 1,113
Allerton Place Greensboro, NC 228 1998 9/98 19.2 241,842 54 126 48 1,061
Barrington Place Charlotte, NC 348 1999 5/02 29.3 386,964 132 192 24 1,112
Brookford Place Winston-Salem, NC 108 1998 5/02 6.3 103,392 36 72 - 961
Chason Ridge Fayetteville, NC 252 1994 1/99 29.1 246,886 56 164 32 980
Harrington Charlotte, NC 288 1997 8/03 25.0 321,190 103 140 45 1,115
Harris Hill Charlotte, NC 184 1988 12/94 18.4 167,920 67 117 - 912
Latitudes Virginia Beach, VA 448 1989 10/94 24.9 358,700 269 159 20 800
Madison Hall Clemmons, NC 128 1997 8/98 10.5 110,352 42 86 - 862
Marina Waterfront Cornelius, NC 290 1994 9/02 33.6 254,356 128 126 36 877
Oak Hollow Cary, NC 221 1983 7/98 30.0 215,960 56 165 - 982
Oak Hollow Ph 2 Cary, NC 240 1986 12/00 26.8 220,840 160 80 - 920
Oakbrook Charlotte, NC 162 1985 6/94 16.4 178,668 32 120 10 1,100
Paces Commons Charlotte, NC 336 1988 6/93 24.8 322,046 154 142 40 958
Paces Village Greensboro, NC 198 1988 4/96 15.5 167,886 88 110 - 848
Pepperstone Greensboro, NC 108 1992 12/97 10.1 113,076 - 108 - 1,047
Savannah Place Winston-Salem, NC 172 1991 12/97 15.4 182,196 44 128 - 1,059
Summerlyn Place Burlington, NC 140 1998 9/98 12.1 156,756 48 84 8 1,120
The Place Greenville, SC 144 1985 3/03 10.1 158,264 40 104 - 1,106
Waterford Place Greensboro, NC 240 1997 12/97 20.6 277,296 72 120 48 1,155
Woods Edge Durham, NC 264 1985 6/98 32.4 268,620 66 198 - 1,018
Average
Average Economic Monthly Revenue
Occupancy Percent(1) per Occupied Unit
Community Location 2003 2002 2001 2003 2002 2001
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Abbington Place Greensboro, NC 90.9 93.2 95.9 $764 $770 $785
Allerton Place Greensboro, NC 91.4 92.6 95.4 745 769 773
Barrington Place Charlotte, NC 94.3 91.9 - 748 782 -
Brookford Place Winston-Salem, NC 95.1 93.4 - 667 690 -
Chason Ridge Fayetteville, NC 96.6 96.1 96.0 753 717 682
Harrington Charlotte, NC 92.0 - - 739 - -
Harris Hill Charlotte, NC 93.3 92.1 93.9 663 684 716
Latitudes Virginia Beach, VA 96.5 97.2 97.1 873 817 774
Madison Hall Clemmons, NC 94.2 93.9 92.9 578 598 605
Marina Waterfront Cornelius, NC 91.0 89.4 - 750 801 -
Oak Hollow Cary, NC 90.0 89.3 89.2 617 650 732
Oak Hollow Ph 2 Cary, NC 89.1 88.2 89.3 599 606 689
Oakbrook Charlotte, NC 91.9 90.6 92.3 709 763 783
Paces Commons Charlotte, NC 92.2 91.0 91.1 660 668 709
Paces Village Greensboro, NC 94.3 89.0 93.0 654 667 689
Pepperstone Greensboro, NC 93.8 95.4 97.3 655 681 695
Savannah Place Winston-Salem, NC 93.4 93.1 93.8 699 714 712
Summerlyn Place Burlington, NC 93.5 94.5 93.6 832 802 803
The Place Greenville, SC 91.1 - - 569 - -
Waterford Place Greensboro, NC 91.8 94.7 94.2 852 850 861
Woods Edge Durham, NC 92.7 92.3 95.3 722 754 776
(1) Average economic occupancy is calculated as gross potential rent less
vacancy, divided by gross potential rent.
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RESTAURANT PROPERTIES LOCATIONS
Virginia
(27 properties)
Ashland
106 North Washington
Blackstone
North Main Street
Bluefield
701 South College Street
Chester
12401 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Clarksville
916 Virginia Avenue
Clintwood
U.S. Highway 83
Dublin
208 College Avenue
Franklin
105 North Mechanic Street
Galax
425 Main Street
Hopewell
East City Point Road
Lebanon
Route 1
Lynchburg
8411 Timberlake Road
2231 Langhorne road
Norfolk
3908 Princess Anne Road
Orange
200 Madison Road
Petersburg
1865 Crater Road, South
Richmond
921 Myers Street
6850 Forest Hill Avenue
7917 Midlothian Pike
Roanoke
4407 Abenham Avenue SW
3401 Hollins Road
Rocky Mount
322 Tanyard Road, NE
Smithfield
Smithfield Shopping Center
Verona
160 East Route 612
Virginia Beach
4261 Holland Road
1951 Lynnhaven Parkway
Wise
US Highway 23, Business
North Carolina
(13 properties)
Burlington
2712 Alamance Road
Denver
Route 1
Eden
202 West Kings Highway
Fayetteville
3505 Ramsey Street
360 North Eastern Blvd.
Hillsborough
380 S. Churton Street
Kinston
200 West Vernon Street
1404 Richlands Street
Newton
South Ashe & North "D"
Siler City
Chatham Shopping Center
Spring Lake
400 South Main Street
Thomasville
1116 East Main Street
Randolph Street
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are a party to a variety of legal proceedings arising in the
ordinary course of business. We do not expect any of these matters, individually
or in aggregate, to have a material adverse impact on the company.
In the event a claim was successful, we believe that we are adequately
covered by insurance and indemnification agreements. We have insurance coverage
on each of our apartment communities. Our restaurant properties are subject to
an indemnification agreement whereby Enterprises, the lessee, is responsible for
all claims arising from a restaurant property. In addition, Enterprises is
required to provide insurance, which identifies the company as a named insured,
on each restaurant property. Each apartment property that we manage but do not
own is covered by an insurance policy under which we are a named insured.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the
fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003.
ITEM X. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
We have set forth below a listing and brief biography of each of the
executive officers of the company.
Name Age Position Officer Since
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Philip S. Payne 52 Chairman of the Board of Directors, October 1994
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer
D. Scott Wilkerson 46 Director, President, Chief Executive Officer October 1994
Eric S. Rohm 34 Vice President, General Counsel, December 2002
Assistant Secretary
Pamela B. Bruno 50 Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, October 1994
Assistant Secretary
Douglas E. Anderson 56 Vice President, Secretary April 1987
Messrs. Payne and Wilkerson are also members of our Board of Directors.
Brief biographies of Messrs. Payne and Wilkerson are included at Part III, Item
10. Directors and Officers of the Registrant in this Annual Report. Biographical
information for our other executive officers follows.
Eric S. Rohm - Vice President, General Counsel, Assistant Secretary.
Mr. Rohm joined the company in December 2002 as Vice President and General
Counsel. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Rohm was a partner in the Real Estate
Department of Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, LLP in Charlotte, North
Carolina, where he practiced law from 1994 to 2002. Mr. Rohm received an AB
degree in government from Georgetown University in 1991, and his JD degree from
The Ohio State University College of Law in 1994. Mr. Rohm is licensed to
practice law in the State of North Carolina, and is a member of the North
Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, and the Association of
Corporate Counsel.
Pamela B. Bruno - Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, Assistant
Secretary. Ms. Bruno joined BT Venture Corporation in 1993 as Controller and
became our Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer in October 1994. From
1984 to 1993, Ms. Bruno was with Ernst & Young LLP, in Charlotte, North
Carolina, and Anchorage, Alaska, serving as audit manager from 1987 through
1993. She received a BS degree in accounting from the University of North
Carolina at Charlotte in 1984. She is a licensed certified public accountant,
and is a member of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public
Accountants.
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Douglas E. Anderson - Vice President, Secretary. Mr. Anderson has
served as Vice President and Secretary since our inception in 1987. He has been
with Enterprises since 1977 and is currently a director, executive vice
president and secretary of Enterprises. Mr. Anderson is also president of BNE
Land and Development Company, the real estate development division of
Enterprises. He serves as a director of Wachovia Bank of Rocky Mount, North
Carolina. In addition, he serves on the Board of Visitors of the Lineberger
Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He received a BS
degree in finance and accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill in 1970.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market Information and Dividends
Our common stock is traded on the American Stock Exchange under the
symbol "BNP." There were approximately 1,375 common shareholders of record and
one preferred shareholder on February 23, 2004. The table below shows, for the
periods indicated, the range of high, low, and closing sale prices of our common
stock as reported by the American Stock Exchange and the dividends paid per
share. As of February 20, 2004, the closing price of the company's common stock
was $12.40 per share.
Dividends
Stock Price Paid
High Low Close Per Share
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2003:
Fourth quarter $11.75 $10.41 $11.61 $0.25
Third quarter 11.50 10.26 10.55 0.25
Second quarter 11.00 9.68 10.80 0.25
First quarter 10.79 9.00 9.70 0.25
2002:
Fourth quarter $10.70 $9.40 $10.15 $0.31
Third quarter 12.65 9.19 9.80 0.31
Second quarter 13.00 11.30 12.60 0.31
First quarter 11.80 10.31 11.42 0.31
We have paid regular quarterly dividends to holders of our common stock
since our inception, and we intend to continue to do so. We anticipate that we
will pay all dividends from current funds from operations. We expect
distributions to substantially exceed the 90% annual distribution requirement
for a REIT.
We have a dividend reinvestment plan that is available to all
shareholders of record. Under this plan, as amended in February 2004, the plan
administrator, Wachovia Bank, N. A., reinvests dividends on behalf of plan
participants in our common stock. Wachovia will either issue new shares or
purchase shares on the open market, at our direction. In addition, shareholders
who participate in the plan may elect to make direct cash investments or
supplement their reinvestment program with additional cash investments of any
amount from $25 to $25,000 per quarter. Participants do not pay any commissions
on stock purchased under the plan.
Sales of Unregistered Securities
In September 2003, we issued 454,545 shares of our Series B Preferred
Stock to a single investor for proceeds of approximately $5.0 million in cash.
These shares were issued pursuant to the exemption
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from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 set forth in
Section 4(2) of the Act. The investor will have the right to convert each Series
B share into one share of the company's common stock beginning December 2004 or
in certain circumstances, such as a change of control or the company's calling
the Series B stock for redemption. The conversion ratio may be adjusted for
certain dilutive issuances, such as stock dividends or issuances of common stock
at less than $11.00 per share. The purchaser was an accredited investor, and
offers were not accompanied by any form of general solicitation. The managing
member of the purchaser is one of our directors.
On November 17, 2003, we issued 19,507 shares of common stock under our
dividend reinvestment plan. Of these shares, 14,544 exceeded the number
authorized under the plan and under the registration statement registering the
plan's shares. On January 22, 2004, our Board of Directors retroactively
authorized the issuance of these excess shares. The Board also authorized an
increase in the number of shares we can sell under our dividend reinvestment
plan and authorized us to file a registration statement registering the sale of
those shares. We filed a registration statement on February 6, 2004, registering
1.0 million shares of common stock to be sold pursuant to our dividend
reinvestment plan.
On February 23, 2004, we issued 1,175,519 shares of common stock at a
price of $11.75 per share to a number of institutional investors and mutual
funds pursuant to a private placement for total proceeds of approximately
$13,812,000. We expect to file a registration statement for these shares in the
near future.
We have included information regarding securities authorized for
issuance under equity compensation plans in Part III, Item 12. Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters of this Annual Report.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
We present below selected financial information. We encourage you to
read the financial statements and the notes accompanying the financial
statements in this Annual Report. This information is not intended to be a
replacement for the financial statements.
This financial information includes all apartment communities and
restaurant properties that we owned for each period shown.
Year ended December 31
2003 2002* 2001* 2000 1999
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(in thousands, except per share and property data)
Operating data: (1)
Revenue:
Apartment rental income $ 37,475 $ 32,890 $ 30,867 $ 29,269 $ 28,608
Restaurant rental income 3,908 4,021 4,053 4,162 4,339
Other income 1,277 1,253 1,342 427 510
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Total revenue 42,660 38,164 36,262 33,858 33,457
Expenses:
Apartment operations 15,458 12,682 11,182 9,766 9,395
Administrative costs 3,907 3,358 2,956 2,391 2,380
Depreciation 10,040 8,794 7,828 7,156 6,956
Amortization (1) 322 256 596 579 569
Interest 13,000 11,452 11,100 11,151 10,703
Write-off of unamortized loan
costs at refinance - 95 129 - -
Costs of terminated
equity transaction - - - 237 -
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Total expenses 42,727 36,637 33,792 31,280 30,003
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Year ended December 31
2003 2002* 2001* 2000 1999
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(in thousands, except per share and property data)
(Loss) income before
minority interest (66) 1,527 2,470 2,578 3,454
Minority interest in
Operating Partnership (174) 279 567 595 728
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Net income 107 1,248 1,902 1,983 2,726
Cumulative preferred dividend 661 323 3 - -
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(Loss) income available to
common shareholders $ (553) $ 925 $ 1,900 $ 1,983 $ 2,726
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Basic earnings per share -
(loss) income available to
common shareholders $ (0.09) $ 0.16 $ 0.33 $ 0.35 $ 0.46
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Diluted earnings per share -
(loss) income available to
common shareholders $ (0.09) $ 0.16 $ 0.33 $ 0.35 $ 0.46
============= ============== ============= ============== =============
Dividends per common share $ 1.00 $ 1.24 $ 1.24 $ 1.24 $ 1.24
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Balance Sheet data:
Real estate assets (before
accumulated depreciation)
Apartment communities $ 299,661 $ 275,713 $ 221,589 $ 217,818 $ 203,365
Restaurant properties 37,405 39,159 39,159 39,702 40,545
Real estate assets, net 281,014 265,423 219,997 224,705 217,984
Total assets 287,200 271,723 225,385 230,691 224,270
Total debt 229,714 211,585 162,330 163,612 150,883
Minority interest 15,895 17,947 18,174 19,737 21,317
Shareholders' equity 38,733 39,271 42,034 44,548 49,896
Apartment Properties data:
Apartment communities
owned at year end 20 18 15 15 15
Apartment units owned
at year end 4,859 4,427 3,681 3,680 3,440
Average apartment
economic occupancy 92.8% 92.8% 93.9% 95.9% 95.1%
Average monthly revenue
per occupied unit $ 725 $ 733 $ 744 $ 737 $ 729
Other data:
Earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and
amortization (2) $ 23,295 $ 22,124 $ 22,123 $ 21,463 $ 21,682
Funds from operations (2) 9,313 9,998 10,702 10,139 10,816
Funds available
for distribution (2) 7,904 8,865 9,696 9,243 9,868
Net cash provided by
(used in):
Operating activities $ 9,807 $ 9,984 $ 10,729 $ 10,854 $ 10,919
Investing activities (25,488) (32,535) (2,401) (13,407) 111
Financing activities 15,361 22,018 (7,966) 3,177 (11,089)
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Year ended December 31
2003 2002* 2001* 2000 1999
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(in thousands, except per share and property data)
Weighted average number of shares and units outstanding:
Preferred B shares 601 293 2 - -
Common shares 5,868 5,787 5,717 5,708 5,973
Operating Partnership
minority units 1,843 1,786 1,706 1,711 1,601
*2002 and 2001 amounts have been reclassified to conform to FAS 145 - the
write-off of unamortized loan costs was previously reported as an extraordinary
item, net of minority share.
(1) We adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("FAS") No. 142,
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, effective January 1, 2002. The
intangible related to our 1994 acquisition of management operations is no
longer amortized after December 31, 2001. Amortization expense related to
this intangible was approximately $406,000 per year in 1998 through 2001.
(2) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, funds from
operations, and funds available for distribution amounts reflect
measurements for the Operating Partnership (before deduction for minority
interest).
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization is
frequently referred to as "EBITDA." This measurement is derived directly
from amounts included in the Statement of Operations. We consider EBITDA
to be a useful measurement of operations performance before the impact of
financial structure and significant non-cash charges.
We calculated EBITDA as follows (all amounts in thousands):
Year ended December 31
2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
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(Loss) income before minority
interest $ (66) $ 1,527 $ 2,470 $ 2,578 $ 3,454
Interest 13,000 11,452 11,100 11,151 10,703
Depreciation 10,040 8,794 7,828 7,156 6,956
Amortization 322 256 596 579 569
Write-off of unamortized
loan costs - 95 129 - -
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Earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation and
amortization $23,295 $22,124 $22,123 $21,463 $21,682
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Funds from operations is frequently referred to as "FFO." FFO is defined
by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") as
"net income (computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles), excluding gains (losses) from sales of property, plus
depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated
partnerships and joint ventures." Our calculation of FFO is consistent
with FFO as defined by NAREIT. Because we hold all of our assets in and
conduct all of our operations through the Operating Partnership, we
measure FFO at the operating partnership level (i.e., before minority
interest). Historical cost accounting for real estate assets implicitly
assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over
time. In fact, real estate values have historically risen or fallen with
market conditions. FFO is intended to be a standard supplemental measure
of operating performance that excludes historical cost depreciation
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from - or "adds it back" to - GAAP net income. We consider FFO to be
useful in evaluating potential property acquisitions and measuring
operating performance.
Funds available for distribution is frequently referred to as "FAD." We
calculate FAD as FFO plus non-cash expense for amortization and write-off
of unamortized loan costs, less recurring capital expenditures. We believe
that, together with net income and cash flows from operating activities,
FAD provides investors with an additional measure to evaluate the ability
of the Operating Partnership to incur and service debt, to fund
acquisitions and other capital expenditures, and to fund distributions to
shareholders and minority unitholders.
Funds from operations and funds available for distribution do not
represent net income or cash flows from operations as defined by generally
accepted accounting principles. You should not consider FFO or FAD to be
alternatives to net income as reliable measures of the company's operating
performance; nor should you consider FFO or FAD to be alternatives to cash
flows as measures of liquidity.
Funds from operations and funds available for distribution do not measure
whether cash flow is sufficient to fund all of our cash needs, including
principal amortization, capital improvements and distributions to
shareholders. FFO and FAD do not represent cash flows from operating,
investing or financing activities as defined by generally accepted
accounting principles. Further, FFO and FAD as disclosed by other REITs
might not be comparable to our calculation of FFO or FAD.
For a reconciliation of FFO and FAD to net (loss) income before minority
interest, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations - Funds From Operations."
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
This Annual Report contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of federal securities law. You can identify such statements by the use
of forward-looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "continue" or other similar words. These statements discuss future
expectations, contain projections of results of operations or of financial
condition or state other "forward-looking" information.
Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations
reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we
cannot assure you that we will achieve our plans, intentions or expectations.
When you consider such forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the
following important factors that could cause our actual results to differ
materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement:
o our markets could suffer unexpected increases in the development of
apartments, or other rental or competitive housing alternatives;
o our markets could suffer unexpected declines in economic growth or an
increase in unemployment rates;
o general economic conditions could cause the financial condition of a
large number of our tenants to deteriorate;
o we may not be able to lease or re-lease apartments quickly or on as
favorable terms as under existing leases;
o revenues from our third-party apartment property management activities
could decline, or we could incur unexpected costs in performing these
activities;
o we may have incorrectly assessed the environmental condition of our
properties;
o an unexpected increase in interest rates could increase our debt service
costs;
o we may not be able to meet our long-term liquidity requirements on
favorable terms; and
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o we could lose key executive officers.
Given these uncertainties, we caution you not to place undue reliance
on forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly release
the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements that may be made
to reflect any future events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
You should read this discussion in conjunction with the financial
statements and notes thereto included in this Annual Report.
Results of Operations
2003 compared to 2002
Revenues
Total revenue in 2003 was $42.7 million, an increase of 11.8% compared
to 2002. Apartment related income (apartment rental income plus income from
apartment management and investment activities) accounted for 90.8% of our total
revenue in 2003 compared to 89.5% in 2002.
Apartment rental income in 2003 totaled $37.5 million, an increase of
13.9%, or $4.6 million, compared to 2002. This increase is attributable to
rental income at five apartment communities that we acquired during 2002 and
2003, which offsets a slight decline at other communities. On a same-units basis
(for the 3,681 units that we owned throughout all of both 2003 and 2002),
apartment rental income declined by 0.4% in 2003 compared to 2002.
On a same-units basis, average economic occupancy was 92.9% in 2003
compared to 92.8% in 2002, and average monthly revenue per occupied unit was
$727 in 2003 compared to $730 in 2002. In 2003, average economic occupancy for
all apartments was 92.8%, and average revenue per occupied unit was $725.
Restaurant rental income in 2003 totaled $3.9 million, a decline of
2.8% compared to 2002. The decrease in restaurant rental income is due to the
sale of two restaurant properties in 2003. We received the minimum rent
specified in the lease agreement throughout both years. Under our master lease
with Enterprises, restaurant rental income payments are the greater of specified
minimum rent or 9.875% of food sales. Minimum rent is set at approximately
$8,000 per month, or $96,000 per year, per restaurant property. We currently
hold 40 restaurant properties under this lease, and minimum rent is currently
set at approximately $319,000 per month, or $3.8 million per year.
Same-stores sales (for the 40 restaurants that were open throughout all
of both 2003 and 2002) increased by 2.4% in 2003 compared to 2002. Sales at
these stores would have to increase by approximately 10% before we would receive
rent exceeding the minimum rent. We do not expect restaurant rental income to
exceed the minimum rent in 2004.
In late 2003, we began to see improvements in both apartment rental
income and in sales at our restaurant properties, which we discussed in Part I,
Item 1. Business - Recent Developments of this Annual Report.
Management fee income in 2003 totaled $873,000, a decline of 20.3%
compared to 2002. This decrease is attributable to our acquisition of two
previously managed properties in May 2002, as well as the termination of
management contracts for several smaller properties in the first quarter of
2003. We do not expect any significant increase in management fee income in
2004.
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Interest and other income totaled $404,000 in 2003 compared to $158,000
in 2002. This comparison reflects the impact of non-routine income totaling
approximately $300,000 offsetting a decline in interest income during 2003.
Expenses
Total expenses, including non-cash charges for depreciation and
amortization, in 2003 were $42.7 million, an increase of $6.l million, or 16.6%,
compared to 2002.
Apartment operations expense totaled $15.5 million in 2003, an increase
of 21.9%, or $2.8 million, compared to 2002. This increase is primarily
attributable to the addition of five apartment communities during 2002 and 2003.
On a same-units basis, apartment operations expense increased by 4.2% in 2003
compared to 2002, reflecting higher costs for compensation, contracted services,
and turnover costs.
Apartment operations expense includes only direct costs of on-site
operations. Apartment operations expense in 2003 represented 41.2% of related
apartment rental income, compared to 38.6% in 2002.
We incur no operating expenses for restaurant properties because the
triple-net lease arrangement requires the lessee to pay virtually all costs and
expenses associated with the restaurant properties.
Apartment administration expense (the costs associated with oversight,
accounting, and support of our apartment management activities for both owned
and third-party properties) totaled $1.7 million in 2003, an increase of 25.4%
compared to 2002. Corporate administration expense totaled $2.2 million in 2003,
an increase of 10.1% compared to 2002. These increases reflect the impact of
additional executive and corporate support staff and related compensation and
increased corporate insurance and software costs.
Interest expense totaled $13.0 million in 2003, an increase of 13.5%,
or $1.5 million, compared to 2002. This increase reflects the impact of
approximately $69 million in new debt related to apartment acquisitions since
June 2002, offset by the effect of lower interest rates on our variable-rate
debt. In part because of favorable variable interest rates, we financed the
acquisition of The Harrington apartments with a variable-rate loan in August
2003. Variable interest rates have declined approximately 0.3% during 2003.
Overall, weighted average interest rates were 5.9% in 2003, compared to 6.2% in
2002.
Depreciation expense totaled $10.0 million, an increase of 14.2%, or
$1.2 million, compared to 2002. This increase is attributable to the addition of
five apartment communities in 2002 and 2003, as well as the impact of additions
and replacements at other apartment communities. We have generally assigned
shorter lives to those specifically identifiable additions and replacement
assets than the composite lives initially assigned at acquisition.
Amortization expense (of deferred financing costs) totaled $322,000 in
2003, compared to $256,000 in 2002.
Net income
Operating Partnership earnings before non-cash charges for depreciation
and amortization totaled $10.3 million, a decrease of 3.5% compared to 2002.
After including these non-cash charges, the Operating Partnership loss in 2003
was $66,000, compared to Operating Partnership net income of $1.5 million in
2002. The minority interest in Operating Partnership earnings absorbed $174,000
of the loss in 2003, compared to $279,000 of earnings in 2002.
Net income (before deduction for cumulative preferred dividend) was
$107,000 in 2003, compared to $1.2 million in 2002.
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Because preferred shareholders have priority over common shareholders
for receipt of dividends, we deduct the amount of net income that will be paid
to preferred shareholders in calculating net income available to common
shareholders. In September 2003, we issued 454,545 shares of cumulative
preferred stock, which doubled the number of preferred shares outstanding. The
cumulative preferred dividend totaled approximately $661,000 for 2003, compared
to $323,000 for 2002. The dividend on the Series B shares is $1.10 per year per
share. The total cumulative preferred dividend will increase to $1,000,000 for
2004 for the 909,090 shares currently outstanding.
Loss available to common shareholders in 2003 was $553,000, or $.09 on
a diluted per share basis, compared to income available to common shareholders
in 2002 of $925,000, or $0.16 on a diluted per share basis.
These comparisons reflect the impact of declining margins in apartment
operations and the increased cumulative preferred dividend in 2003, offset
somewhat by the favorable impact of lower interest rates.
2002 compared to 2001
Reclassifications
In January 2003, we adopted FAS 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No.
4, 44, and 62, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections."
FAS 145 generally requires gains and losses on extinguishments of debt to be
classified as income or loss from continuing operations, rather than as
extraordinary items as previously required under FAS 4. We have reclassified the
extraordinary items for loss on early extinguishment of debt in 2002 and 2001 to
conform to FAS 145. While adoption of FAS 145 has no impact on net income, it
increases total expenses, reduces income before extraordinary items and
eliminates those extraordinary items as previously reported. We have adjusted
the 2002 and 2001 comparative amounts in our consolidated financial statements,
and in this discussion, to conform to the 2003 presentation.
Revenues
Total revenue in 2002 was $38.2 million, an increase of 5.2% compared
to 2001. Apartment related income accounted for 89.5% of our total revenue in
2002 compared to 88.8% in 2001.
Apartment rental income in 2002 totaled $32.9 million, an increase of
6.6%, or $2.0 million, compared to 2001. This increase is attributable to $3.0
million in rental income at three apartment communities that we acquired during
2002, which offsets declines at other communities. On a same-units basis (for
the 3,681 units that we owned throughout all of both 2001 and 2002), apartment
rental income declined by 3.0% in 2002 compared to 2001.
On a same-units basis, average economic occupancy was 92.8% in 2002
compared to 93.9% in 2001, and average monthly revenue per occupied apartment
was $730 in 2002 compared to $744 in 2001. In 2002, average economic occupancy
for all apartments was 92.8%, and average revenue per occupied apartment was
$733.
Restaurant rental income in 2002 totaled $4.0 million, a decline of
0.8% compared to 2001. The decrease in restaurant rental income is due to the
sale of one restaurant property in April 2001. Restaurant rental income during
both 2002 and 2001 was the minimum rent specified in the lease agreement.
Same-stores sales (for the 42 restaurants that were open throughout all
of both 2002 and 2001) declined by 2.6% in 2002 compared to 2001.
Management fee income in 2002 totaled $1.1 million, a significant
increase compared to $0.5 million in 2001. This increase is attributable to a
significant increase in the number of managed properties
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in the fourth quarter of 2001 and early 2002, offset somewhat by the impact of
our acquisition of two of those properties in May 2002.
Interest and other income totaled $158,000 in 2002 compared to $813,000
in 2001. This comparison reflects the impact of non-routine income totaling
approximately $560,000 in 2001, as well as a decline in interest income during
2002.
Expenses
Total expenses, including non-cash charges for depreciation and
amortization, in 2002 were $36.6 million, an increase of $2.8 million, or 8.4%,
compared to 2001.
Apartment operations expense totaled $12.7 million in 2002, an increase
of 13.4%, or $1.5 million, compared to 2001. This increase is primarily
attributable to the addition of three apartment communities during 2002. On a
same-units basis, apartment operations expense increased by 3.7% in 2002
compared to 2001, reflecting the impact of higher costs for property insurance,
along with higher costs associated with marketing and maintenance.
Apartment operations expense includes only direct costs of on-site
operations. Apartment operations expense in 2002 represented 38.6% of related
apartment rental income, compared to 36.2% in 2001.
We incur no operating expenses for restaurant properties, because the
triple-net lease arrangement requires the lessee to pay virtually all the costs
and expenses associated with the restaurant properties.
Apartment administration expense totaled $1.4 million in 2002, an
increase of 23.3% compared to 2001. This increase is primarily attributable to a
significant increase in the number of managed properties in the fourth quarter
of 2001 and early 2002.
Corporate administration expense totaled $2.0 million in 2002, an
increase of 7.8% compared to 2001. This increase is primarily attributable to
executive bonuses paid in the fourth quarter of 2002 along with the cost of an
executive compensation study conducted during 2002.
Interest expense totaled $11.5 million in 2002, an increase of 3.2%
compared to 2001. This increase reflects the impact of approximately $49 million
in new debt related to apartment acquisitions in the second and third quarters
of 2002, offset by the effect of lower interest rates on our lines of credit and
the impact of refinancing two fixed-rate loans at lower rates during 2001 and
early 2002. Variable interest rates have declined approximately 0.5% during
2002. Overall, weighted average interest rates were 6.2% in 2002, compared to
6.8% in 2001.
Depreciation expense totaled $8.8 million in 2002, an increase of
12.3%, or $1.0 million, compared to 2001. This increase is primarily
attributable to the addition of three apartment communities in 2002, as well as
the impact of additions and replacements at other apartment communities.
Amortization expense totaled $256,000 in 2002, compared to $596,000 in
2001. Effective January 1, 2002, in accordance with current accounting guidance,
we no longer amortized the intangible related to our 1994 acquisition of
management operations. Amortization expense for this asset was approximately
$406,000 in 2001.
In conjunction with the refinancing of long-term debt, we wrote off
unamortized loan costs of $95,000 in 2002 and $129,000 in 2001. As discussed
above, we have classified these expenses as charges to operating expenses rather
than as extraordinary items, net of minority interests' share, as previously
reported.
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Net income
Operating Partnership earnings before non-cash charges for
depreciation, amortization, and write-off of deferred financing costs totaled
$10.7 million, a 3.2% decrease compared to 2001. After including these non-cash
charges, the Operating Partnership net income in 2002 was $1.5 million, compared
to $2.5 million in 2001. The minority interest in Operating Partnership earnings
totaled $279,000 in 2002, compared to $567,000 in 2001.
Net income (before deduction for cumulative preferred dividend) was
$1.2 million in 2002, compared to $1.9 million in 2001.
In late December 2001, we issued 227,273 shares of Series B Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock. In September 2002, we issued an additional 227,272
shares of this preferred stock. The cumulative preferred dividend totaled
approximately $323,000 for 2002, compared to $3,000 for four days in the fourth
quarter of 2001.
Income available to common shareholders in 2002 was $925,000, or $0.16
on a diluted per share basis, compared to income available to common
shareholders in 2001 of $1.9 million, or $0.33 on a diluted per share basis.
These comparisons reflect the impact of declining margins in apartment
operations, the increased cumulative preferred dividend in 2002, and the effect
of non-routine and non-recurring revenues during 2001, offset somewhat by the
favorable impact of lower interest rates and the effect of discontinuing
amortization of the intangible related to management operations.
Funds from Operations
Funds from operations and funds available for distribution are defined
in footnote 2 on page 14. You should read and understand that footnote before
reviewing the following discussion.
We calculated FFO as follows (all amounts in thousands):
2003 2002 2001
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(Restated) (Restated)
(Loss) income before minority interest $ (66) $ 1,527 $ 2,470
Cumulative preferred dividend (661) (323) (3)
Depreciation 10,040 8,794 7,828
Amortization of management intangible - - 406
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Funds from operations $ 9,313 $ 9,998 $10,702
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A reconciliation of FFO to FAD follows (all amounts in thousands):
2003 2002 2001
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(Restated) (Restated)
Funds from operations $ 9,313 $ 9,998 $10,702
Amortization of loan costs 322 256 189
Write-off of unamortized loan costs at refinance - 95 129
Recurring capital expenditures (1,731) (1,484) (1,324)
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Funds available for distribution $ 7,904 $ 8,865 $ 9,696
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Other information about our historical cash flows follows (all amounts
in thousands):
2003 2002 2001
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Net cash provided by (used in)
Operating activities $ 9,807 $ 9,984 $ 10,729
Investing activities (25,488) (32,535) (2,401)
Financing activities 15,361 22,018 (7,966)
Dividends and distributions paid to
Preferred shareholder $ 537 $ 200 $ -
Common shareholders 5,859 7,163 7,082
Minority unitholders in Operating Partnership 1,845 2,171 2,116
Scheduled debt principal payments $ 1,172 $ 417 $ 348
Non-recurring capital expenditures
Acquisition improvements and replacements $ 1,053 $ 860 $ 936
Apartment property additions and betterments 565 387 553
Weighted average Preferred B shares outstanding 601 293 2
Weighted average common shares outstanding 5,868 5,787 5,717
Weighted average Operating Partnership
minority units outstanding 1,843 1,786 1,706
Funds from operations in 2003 (before deduction for minority interest)
totaled $9.3 million, a decrease of 6.9% compared to 2002. Funds from operations
in 2002 totaled $10.0 million, a decrease of 6.6%, compared to $10.7 million in
2001. These comparisons are primarily attributable to the impact of declining
margins in apartment operations.
Funds available for distribution totaled $7.9 million in 2003, a
decrease of 10.8% compared to 2002. Funds available for distribution totaled
$8.9 million in 2002, a decrease of 8.6% compared to $9.7 million in 2001. The
variance in comparison of FAD and FFO reflects the impact of recurring capital
expenditures for operating replacements and major capital replacements at our
older communities. Recurring capital expenditures averaged $374 per apartment
unit in 2003, $369 per apartment unit in 2002, and $360 per apartment unit in
2001.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Capital Resources
We intend to pursue our growth strategy through the utilization of our
flexible capital structure. This may include the issuance of Operating
Partnership units, common stock and/or preferred stock, additional debt, and
joint venture investments. We may use our lines of credit or variable- and
fixed-rate, long-term debt to acquire and refinance apartment communities.
Long-term Debt
As of December 31, 2003, all of our properties were encumbered by or
served as collateral for debt. As of December 31, 2003, total long-term debt was
$229.7 million, including $168.3 million at fixed interest rates ranging from
5.13% to 8.55%, and $61.4 million at variable rates indexed on 30-day LIBOR
rates. The weighted average interest rate on debt outstanding at December 31,
2003, was 5.8%, compared to 6.1% at December 31, 2002. This reduction is
primarily due to declines in variable rates during 2003. At our current level of
variable-rate debt, a 1% fluctuation in variable interest rates would increase
or decrease our annual interest expense by approximately $625,000.
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In December 2003, we modified and extended our previously established
line of credit with a bank secured by our restaurant properties. Previously, in
December 2002, we modified and expanded our previously established revolving
line of credit with a bank secured by Latitudes Apartments; we were able to
increase this line based on the lender's estimate of the appreciated fair market
value of the property. Our line of credit arrangements are now as follows:
o $25.9 million, secured by a deed of trust and assignment of rents of
Latitudes Apartments, due November 2004. Interest-only payments on the
outstanding balance are due monthly at a variable interest rate of
30-day LIBOR plus 1.75%. At December 31, 2003, the outstanding balance
on this line was $20.0 million, with approximately $5.9 million
available under this revolving line of credit.
o $16.3 million, secured by deeds of trust and assignments of rents of 40
restaurant properties, due January 2006. Interest-only payments on the
outstanding balance are due monthly at a variable interest rate of
30-day LIBOR plus 1.80%. The available line of credit declines to $15.5
million effective January 2005. At December 31, 2003, the outstanding
balance on this line was $16.3 million, the current maximum amount.
We utilized long-term debt, along with draws on our revolving line of
credit, to finance acquisitions of apartment communities in 2003 as follows:
o In August 2003, we acquired The Harrington Apartments for a total cost
of approximately $17.9 million. We financed this acquisition with a
$14.4 million variable-rate note payable, secured by a deed of trust on
the community, and draws on our line of credit secured by Latitudes
Apartments.
o In March 2003, we acquired The Place Apartments for a total cost of
approximately $5.6 million. We financed this acquisition with a $4.6
million fixed-rate note payable, secured by a deed of trust on the
community, and draws on our line of credit secured by Latitudes
Apartments.
We also utilized our revolving line of credit secured by Latitudes to
fund the required $833,000 reduction in our line of credit secured by restaurant
properties and to fund capital improvements at our apartment communities.
A summary of scheduled principal payments on long-term debt is included
in Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, and the
notes to the financial statements in this Annual Report. Significant scheduled
balloon payments include maturities of:
o our revolving line of credit secured by a deed of trust and assignment
of rents of Latitudes Apartments, due November 2004 (up to $25.9
million, $20.0 million outstanding at December 31, 2003);
o our deed of trust loan for Oak Hollow Apartments Phase 2, due December
2004 (up to $11.7 million for acquisition and renovation construction,
$10.7 million outstanding at December 31, 2003);
o our deed of trust loan for Harris Hill Apartments, due June 2005
($5.6 million outstanding at December 31, 2003);
o our line of credit secured by deeds of trust and assignments of rents
of our restaurant properties, due January 2006 ($16.3 million
outstanding at December 31, 2003);
o our deed of trust loans for five apartment communities due in 2007
totaling $47.8 million; and
o our deed of trust loans for six apartment communities due in 2008
totaling $50.6 million.
Our revolving line of credit secured by Latitudes Apartments and the
deed of trust loan for Oak Hollow Apartments Phase 2 expire in late 2004. Based
on our estimates of the underlying value of the properties securing these loans,
we expect to extend or refinance these loans.
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Capital Stock and Operating Partnership Units
At December 31, 2003, we had approximately 5.9 million common shares
and approximately 909,000 preferred shares outstanding. In addition, there were
approximately 1.8 million Operating Partnership minority common units
outstanding.
In late December 2001, we issued 227,273 shares of Series B Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock for net proceeds of approximately $2.3 million. In
September 2002, we issued 227,272 shares of this preferred stock for net
proceeds of approximately $2.4 million; and in September 2003, we issued 454,545
shares of this preferred stock for net proceeds of approximately $4.9 million.
All of the Series B preferred stock is held by a single investor. The preferred
shares have a purchase price and liquidation preference of $11.00 per share, an
initial dividend yield of 10% through December 2009, and may be converted to our
common stock on a one-for-one basis, subject to adjustment, beginning in
December 2004. We applied the proceeds of the 2003 issue to reduce our revolving
line of credit secured by the Latitudes Apartments.
During 2003, we issued approximately 73,000 shares of our common stock
through our Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan for net proceeds of
approximately $800,000. We generally applied these proceeds to capital
expenditures at apartment communities. In addition, we issued approximately
3,000 shares of our common stock in non-cash transactions to redeem a like
number of Operating Partnership minority units.
On February 23, 2004, we issued 1,175,519 shares of our common stock at
a price of $11.75 per share to a number of institutional investors and mutual
funds pursuant to a private placement for a total purchase price of $13,812,000.
Cohen & Steers Capital Advisors, LLC acted as placement agent for the
transaction. We expect to use the net proceeds to fund future acquisitions,
repay bank debt, and for general corporate purposes. We will immediately apply
approximately $13.0 million of the net proceeds to reduce our revolving line of
credit secured by Latitudes Apartments.
All of the Operating Partnership units held by minority interest owners
were issued in 1997 through 2002 in conjunction with acquisitions of apartment
communities. Holders of Operating Partnership units generally are able to redeem
their units for cash or, at our option, for shares of our common stock on a
one-for-one basis after one year from issuance.
Cash Flows and Liquidity
Net cash flows from operating activities were $9.8 million in 2003,
$10.0 million in 2002, and $10.7 million in 2001. Investing and financing
activities focused primarily on apartment acquisitions and capital expenditures
at apartment communities, along with payments of dividends and distributions.
We paid dividends to common shareholders of $0.25 per share per quarter
in each quarter of 2003, and $0.31 per share per quarter in each quarter of 2002
and 2001. Our payout ratio (the ratio of common dividends plus distributions
paid, divided by Operating Partnership funds from operations) was 82.5% in 2003,
93.4% in 2002, and 86.0% in 2001. We intend to pay dividends quarterly, expect
that these dividends will substantially exceed the 90% distribution requirement
for REITs, and anticipate that all dividends will be paid from current funds
from operations.
We generally expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements
through net cash provided by operations and utilization of credit facilities. We
believe that net cash provided by operations is, and will continue to be,
adequate to meet the REIT operating requirements in both the short- and the long
term. We anticipate funding our future acquisition activities primarily by using
short-term credit facilities as an interim measure, to be replaced by funds from
equity offerings, long-term debt, or joint venture investments. We expect to
meet our long-term liquidity requirements, such as scheduled debt maturities and
repayment of short-term financing of possible property acquisitions, through
long-term secured and
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unsecured borrowings and the issuance of debt securities or additional equity
securities. We believe we have sufficient resources to meet our short-term
liquidity requirements.
We received approximately 9.2% of our revenue in 2003, 10.5% of our
revenue in 2002, and 11.2% of our revenue in 2001, from rent received from
Enterprises for the use of our restaurant properties. In addition, Enterprises
is responsible for all of the costs associated with the maintenance and
operations of these properties. Over time, we expect that restaurant rental
income will continue to represent a decreasing percentage of our total revenue.
Enterprises is a privately owned company with total assets exceeding
$200 million and net equity exceeding $80 million. Its principal line of
business is the operation of approximately 317 Hardee's restaurants. In addition
to its Hardee's operations, Enterprises is the owner of Texas Steakhouse and
Saloon, a casual dining concept with 29 restaurants. Enterprises also conducts
extensive real estate investment and development activities through BNE Land and
Development. These activities involve a full range of property types, including
land, commercial, retail, office, apartment and single-family properties. We
have had extensive discussions with management of Enterprises and have reviewed
their financial statements, cash flow analysis, restaurant contribution
analysis, sales trend analysis and forecasts. We believe that Enterprises will
have sufficient liquidity and capital resources to meet its obligations under
the master lease as well as its general corporate operating needs.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our significant accounting policies are identified and discussed in the
notes to our financial statements included in this Annual Report. Those policies
that may be of particular interest to readers of this Annual Report are further
discussed below.
Capital expenditures and depreciation
In general, for apartment properties acquired before 2002, we compute
depreciation using the straight-line method over composite estimated useful
lives of the related assets, generally 40 years for buildings, 20 years for land
improvements, 10 years for fixtures and equipment, and five years for floor
coverings.
For the five apartment properties acquired after 2001, we performed
detailed analyses of components of the real estate assets acquired. For these
properties, we assigned estimated useful lives as follows: base building
structure, 45-60 years; land improvements, 7-20 years; short-lived building
components, 5-20 years; and fixtures, equipment and floor coverings, 5-10 years.
We generally complete and capitalize acquisition improvements
(expenditures that have been identified at the time the property is acquired,
and which are intended to position the property consistent with our physical
standards) within one to two years of acquisition. We capitalize non-recurring
expenditures for additions and betterments to buildings and land improvements.
In addition, we generally capitalize recurring capital expenditures for exterior
painting, roofing, and other major maintenance projects that substantially
extend the useful life of existing assets. For financial reporting purposes, we
depreciate these additions and replacements on a straight-line basis over
estimated useful lives of 5-20 years. We retire replaced assets with a charge to
depreciation for any remaining carrying value. We capitalize all floor covering,
appliance, and HVAC replacements, and depreciate them using a straight-line,
group method over estimated useful lives of 5-10 years.
Capital expenditures at our apartment communities during 2003 totaled
approximately $3.3 million, including $1.0 million for acquisition improvements,
$0.6 million for additions and betterments, and $1.7 million in recurring
capital expenditures.
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We expense ordinary repairs and maintenance costs at apartment
communities. Repairs and maintenance at our apartment communities during 2003
totaled approximately $5.6 million, including $2.1 million in compensation of
service staff and $3.5 million in payments for materials and contracted
services.
Costs of repairs, maintenance, and capital replacements and
improvements at restaurant properties are borne by the lessee.
Impairment of long-lived assets
In accordance with FAS 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal
of Long-Lived Assets," we periodically review our real estate assets to
determine whether our carrying amount will be recovered from their undiscounted
future operating cash flows. If the carrying value were to be greater than the
undiscounted future operating cash flows, we would recognize an impairment loss
to the extent the carrying amount is not recoverable. Our estimates of the
undiscounted future operating cash flows expected to be generated are based on a
number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties,
including, among others, demand for apartment units, competition for tenants,
changes in market rental rates, and costs to operate each property. As these
factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter
our assumptions, the undiscounted future operating cash flows that we estimate
in our impairment analyses may not be achieved, and it is possible that we could
be required to recognize impairment losses on our properties at some point in
the future.
Valuation of leases in place at property acquisitions
We calculate an estimate of the value of leases in place at the dates
of property acquisitions to determine if we should allocate a portion of the
purchase price to an intangible asset for the value of these leases. In
preparing this calculation, we consider the estimated costs to make an apartment
unit rent ready (frequently called turnover costs), the estimated costs and lost
income associated with executing a new lease on an apartment unit, and the
remaining terms of leases in place, and we compared rental rates on leases in
place to our estimate of prevailing market rates in the neighborhood of the
acquired property.
Based on our analyses for the two apartment properties that we acquired
in 2003, we determined that the net value of leases in place at the dates of
acquisition was insignificant to the acquisition costs, and we did not record
any intangible asset for leases in place. This result is primarily due to the
relatively short-term nature of apartment leases, the regular pattern of
turnover of apartment leases, and the relatively gradual movement of prevailing
rental rates in the respective neighborhoods. We plan to prepare similar
calculations in conjunction with future property acquisitions.
Revenue recognition
We record rental and other income monthly as it is earned. We record
rental payments that we receive prior to the first of a given month as prepaid
rent. We hold tenant security deposits in trust in bank accounts separate from
operating cash (these amounts are included in other current assets on our
balance sheet), and we record a corresponding liability for security deposits on
our balance sheet.
Inflation
We do not believe that inflation poses a material risk to the company.
The leases at our apartment properties are short term in nature. None are longer
than two years. The restaurant properties are leased on a triple-net basis,
which places the risk of rising operating and maintenance costs on the lessee.
Environmental Matters
Phase I environmental studies performed on the apartment communities
when we acquired each of them did not identify any problems that we believe
would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, liquidity or
capital resources. Environmental transaction screens for each of the restaurant
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properties in 1995 did not indicate existence of any environmental problems that
warranted further investigation. Enterprises has indemnified us under the master
lease for environmental problems associated with the restaurant properties.
Additional Information
We provide the following information to analysts and other members of
the financial community for use in their detailed analysis. This information has
not been included in our Annual Report to Shareholders.
A summary of capital expenditures, in aggregate and per apartment unit,
follows:
2003 2002 2001
Total Per unit Total Per unit Total Per unit
--------- ----------- ---------- ------------ --------- ------------
(000's) (000's) (000's)
Recurring capital expenditures:
Floor coverings $ 772 $167 $ 593 $148 $ 662 $180
Appliances/HVAC 256 55 212 53 197 54
Exterior paint 183 39 182 45 - -
Computer/support equipment 85 18 102 25 54 15
Other 436 94 396 98 411 112
--------- ----------- ---------- ------------ --------- ------------
$1,731 $374 $1,484 $369 $1,324 $360
========= =========== ========== ============ ========= ============
Non-recurring capital
expenditures:
Acquisition improvements $1,053 $ 861 $ 936
Additions and betterments 508 303 502
Computer/support equipment 57 84 50
--------- ---------- --------
$1,619 $1,248 $1,489
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
A summary of long-term debt as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 is
included in the notes to the financial statements in this Annual Report. At
December 31, 2003, long-term debt totaled $229.7 million, including $168.3
million notes payable at fixed interest rates ranging from 5.13% to 8.55%, and
$61.4 million at variable rates indexed on 30-day LIBOR rates. The weighted
average interest rate on debt outstanding was 5.8% at December 31, 2003, 6.1% at
December 31, 2002, and 6.2% at December 31, 2001. At our current level of
variable-rate debt, a 1% change in variable interest rates would increase or
decrease our annual interest expense by approximately $625,000.
The table below provides information about our long-term debt
instruments and presents expected principal maturities and related weighted
average interest rates on those instruments (all amounts in thousands):
Expected maturity dates
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Later Total
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Fixed rate notes $ 986 $ 6,485 $ 992 $48,881 $37,674 $73,260 $168,279
Average interest rate 6.84% 8.27% 6.62% 6.96% 6.58% 6.70% 6.81%
Variable rate notes $ 30,720 $ 833 $15,560 $ 310 $14,013 $ - $ 61,435
Average interest rate 2.95% 2.96% 2.96% 2.91% 2.91% 2.94%
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We estimate the fair value of fixed rate and variable rate notes using
discounted cash flow analysis, based on our current incremental borrowing rates
for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The fair value of our notes payable
at December 31, 2003, totaled approximately $242 million.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The financial statements and supplementary data are listed under Item
15(a) and filed as part of this Annual Report on the pages indicated.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that
information disclosed in our annual and periodic reports is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and
Exchange Commission's rules and forms. In addition, we designed these disclosure
controls and procedures to ensure that this information is accumulated and
communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer (our
"CEO") and chief financial officer (our "CFO"), to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure. SEC rules require that we disclose the
conclusions of our CEO and CFO about the effectiveness of our disclosure
controls and procedures.
We do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will
prevent all error or fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and
operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the
objectives of the control system are met. In addition, the design of disclosure
controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource
constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their
costs. Because of the inherent limitation in a cost-effective control system,
misstatements due to error or fraud could occur and not be detected.
We evaluate the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures
as of the end of each fiscal quarter. Based on our most recent evaluation, our
CEO and CFO believe, and have certified, that our disclosure controls and
procedures are effective to (1) ensure that material information relating to us
and our consolidated subsidiaries is made known to management, including the CEO
and CFO, particularly during the period when our periodic reports are being
prepared, and (2) provide reasonable assurance that our financial statements
fairly present in all material respects our financial condition and results of
operations.
Since the date of this most recent evaluation, there have been no
significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could
significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to the date we completed
our evaluation.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The current directors hold office for the terms described below or
until their successors are elected and qualified. The current members of our
Board of Directors are identified in the following table, followed by
biographical information on each member.
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Name Age Position Director Since
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Directors serving until the 2004 annual meeting:
Philip S. Payne 52 Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer December 1997
Stephen R. Blank 58 Director May 1999
Peter J. Weidhorn 56 Series B Director December 2001
Directors serving until the 2005 annual meeting:
D. Scott Wilkerson 46 Director, President, Chief Executive Officer December 1997
Paul G. Chrysson 49 Director December 1997
Directors serving until the 2006 annual meeting:
B. Mayo Boddie 74 Director, Chairman Emeritus April 1987
W. Michael Gilley 48 Director December 1997
Philip S. Payne - Chairman of the Board of Directors, Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer. Mr. Payne joined BT Venture Corporation, which was subsequently
purchased by the company, in 1990 as Vice President of Capital Markets
Activities and became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in
January 1993. He was named Treasurer in April 1995 and a Director in December
1997. In January 2004, Mr. Payne was named Chairman of the Board of Directors
and continues in his role as Chief Financial Officer. From 1987 to 1990, he was
a principal in Payne Knowles Investment Group, a financial planning firm. From
1983 to 1987, he was a registered representative with Legg Mason Wood Walker.
From 1978 to 1983, Mr. Payne practiced law, and he currently maintains his
license to practice law in Virginia. He received a BS degree from the College of
William and Mary in 1973 and a JD degree in 1978 from the same institution. He
is a member of the board of directors of the National Multi Housing Council and
is a member of the Urban Land Institute (Multi Family Council - Gold). In
addition, he serves on the board of directors of Ashford Hospitality Trust, a
REIT focused on the hospitality industry.
D. Scott Wilkerson - Director, President, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Wilkerson
joined BT Venture Corporation, which was subsequently purchased by the company,
in 1987 and served in various officer-level positions, including Vice President
of Administration and Finance and Vice President for Acquisitions and
Development before becoming President in January 1994. He was named Chief
Executive Officer in April 1995 and a Director in December 1997. From 1980 to
1986, Mr. Wilkerson was with Arthur Andersen LLP in Charlotte, North Carolina,
serving as tax manager from 1985 to 1986. His specialization was in the
representation of real estate investors, developers and management companies.
Mr. Wilkerson received a BS degree in accounting from the University of North
Carolina at Charlotte in 1980. He is a certified public accountant and licensed
real estate broker. He serves on the boards of directors of the National Multi
Housing Council, the National Apartment Association and the Apartment
Association of North Carolina, and is a past president of the Charlotte
Apartment Association. He is active in various professional, civic and
charitable activities.
Stephen R. Blank - Director. Mr. Blank is a Senior Fellow, Finance, with the
Urban Land Institute, and an Adjunct Professor at the Columbia University
Graduate School of Business. From 1993 to 1998, he was the Managing Director for
Real Estate Investment Banking with CIBC Oppenheimer Corp. He is an independent
trustee of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and Atlantic Realty Trust, and
serves on the boards of directors of WestCoast Hospitality Corporation and MFA
Mortgage Investments, Inc. In addition, he serves as a member of the board of
advisors of Paloma, LLC, the principal investor in a private multifamily real
estate investment trust. Mr. Blank serves as the chair of the audit committees
for both Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and MFA Mortgage Investments, Inc. He
has over 20 years experience as a senior real estate investment banking officer,
advising and evaluating a wide array of real estate companies, including
publicly reporting companies.
B. Mayo Boddie - Director, Chairman Emeritus. Mr. Boddie was one of our founders
and a co-founder of Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. ("Enterprises") in 1961. He
serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Enterprises. In January 2004,
Mr. Boddie retired from his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors
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of the company. He was named Chairman Emeritus in recognition of his long and
distinguished service to the company. He served as Chairman of our Board from
the company's inception until January 2004, and as Chief Executive Officer from
inception until April 1995.
Paul G. Chrysson - Director. Mr. Chrysson is President of C.B. Development
Company, Inc., a developer of single-family and multi-family residential
properties. Mr. Chrysson is a member of the Board of Advisors of Wachovia Bank
(Forsyth County). He is a former director of Triad Bank and United Carolina Bank
(North Carolina) and has served on the boards of various charitable
organizations. He has been a licensed real estate broker since 1974 and has been
actively involved in construction since 1978.
W. Michael Gilley - Director. Mr. Gilley is a private real estate investor and
developer of single-family and multi-family residential properties. From January
1995 to January 1997, he was Executive Vice President of Greenbriar Corporation.
He also served on their board of directors from September 1994 to September
1996. He has been a licensed real estate broker since 1984.
Peter J. Weidhorn - Series B Director. Mr. Weidhorn is a consultant and private
real estate investor in the multi-family housing market. From 1998 to 2000, he
was Chairman of the Board, President and Director of WNY Group, Inc., a real
estate investment trust that owned and operated 8,000 apartment units throughout
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland prior to its sale to the Kushner
Companies. From 1981 to 1998, he was President of WNY Management Corp. Mr.
Weidhorn serves on the boards of directors of Monmouth Real Estate Investment
Corporation and The Community Development Trust, and is immediate past president
of the New Jersey Apartment Association. Mr. Weidhorn currently serves as the
chair of the audit committee of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation and
as a member of the audit committee of The Community Development Trust. He has
over 30 years of experience in the management, acquisition, and financing of
commercial real estate. Mr. Weidhorn is a certified public accountant
(inactive). He is active in various professional, civic and charitable
activities.
Information about our executive officers is included in Part I, Item X.
Executive Officers of the Registrant, in this Annual Report.
Audit Committee Financial Experts
The members of our Audit Committee are Messrs. Blank, Gilley, and
Weidhorn. Our Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Blank and Weidhorn
qualify as "audit committee financial experts" as defined by SEC regulations.
All three members are considered "independent" as defined by SEC regulations,
and "financially literate" under the rules of the American Stock Exchange.
Messrs. Blank's and Weidhorn's relevant experience is described above in the
biographical information for each.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Based solely on a review of the copies of the forms in its possession,
and on written representations from certain reporting persons, the company
believes that during 2003 all of its executive officers and directors filed the
reports required under Section 16(a) on a timely basis, except that B. Mayo
Boddie failed to file timely one Form 4 covering one transaction.
Code of Ethics
Our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Conduct and Business
Ethics that is applicable to all directors, officers and employees of the
company. You may obtain a copy of this document free of charge by mailing a
written request to: Investor Relations, BNP Residential Properties, Inc., 301
South College Street, Suite 3850, Charlotte, NC 28202, or by sending an email
request to: investor.relations@bnp-residential.com.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Executive Compensation
The following tables provide information regarding the annual and
long-term compensation of our chief executive officer, and the other most highly
paid executive officers whose total salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 in 2003.
We refer to them as the "named executive officers."
Annual Compensation
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Name and Principal Position Year Salary Bonus
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D. Scott Wilkerson, President, 2003 $225,000 $ 0
Chief Executive Officer 2002 200,000 25,000
2001 200,000 0
Philip S. Payne, Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2003 $225,000 $ 0
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer 2002 200,000 25,000
2001 200,000 0
Eric S. Rohm, Vice President, 2003 $140,000 $ -
General Counsel, Assistant Secretary
Pamela B. Bruno, Vice President, 2003 $136,250 $ 18,750
Chief Accounting Officer, Assistant Secretary 2002 125,000 0
2001 125,000 0
No options were granted or exercised during the year ended December 31,
2003. At December 31, 2003, the values of options granted to named executive
officers are as follows:
Number of Securities
Underlying Unexercised Value of Unexercised In-the-Money
Options at Fiscal Year End Options at Fiscal Year End
Name Exercisable/Unexercisable Exercisable/Unexercisable (1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D. Scott Wilkerson 150,000 - - -
Philip S. Payne 150,000 - - -
Pamela B. Bruno 40,000 - - -
(1) Based on the closing price of $10.61 per share of common stock on December 31, 2003.
We do not have a long-term incentive plan in place.
Compensation of Directors
During 2003, we paid directors' fees to each director who is not an
executive officer of the company. During the year ended December 31, 2003,
Messrs. Blank, Boddie, Chrysson, Gilley, and Weidhorn were each paid annual
retainers of $10,000 plus fees totaling $3,400 each for participation in board
meetings. In addition, Messrs. Blank, Gilley and Weidhorn each received
approximately $200 for participation in Audit Committee meetings. Messrs.
Wilkerson and Payne did not receive any compensation for their service as
directors.
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Employment Contracts and Termination of Employment and Change-in-Control
Arrangements
In July 1997, we entered into substantially identical employment
agreements with D. Scott Wilkerson (President and Chief Executive Officer) and
Philip S. Payne (Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer). The term of the
agreements is four years, subject to automatic annual renewal for additional
one-year periods extending the term to a maximum of ten years. The agreements
provide for initial annual base salaries of $139,920, annual discretionary
bonuses as determined by the Board of Directors and participation in an
incentive compensation plan, along with specified death and disability benefits.
The agreements provide for severance payments equal to the then current base
salary for the remaining term of the contract (excluding any unexercised renewal
periods) in the event of termination without cause. In the event of a change in
control of the company, the agreements provide for payments of three times base
salary then in effect and three times average discretionary bonus and annual
bonus over the prior three fiscal years. In addition, the agreements provide for
a lump sum cash payment of the benefit the executive would otherwise have
received had all stock options and other stock based compensation been fully
vested, been exercised and become due and payable.
In July 1997, we entered into an employment agreement with Pamela B.
Bruno (Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer). The two-year agreement (with
automatic annual renewal periods) is substantially identical to the agreements
signed by Messrs. Wilkerson and Payne, except that this agreement provides for
an initial annual base salary of $90,000 and limits severance payments to no
more than the greater of the then-remaining term of the agreement or one year's
total compensation.
In December 2002, we entered into an employment agreement with Eric S.
Rohm (Vice President, General Counsel). The two-year agreement (with automatic
annual renewal periods) is substantially identical to the agreement signed by
Ms. Bruno, except that this agreement provides for an initial annual base salary
of $140,000.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
The members of our Compensation Committee are Messrs. Blank, Chrysson
and Weidhorn. All three members are considered "independent" as defined by SEC
regulations. Mr. Weidhorn is identified in Item 13. Certain Relationships and
Related Transactions in our discussion of "BNP Residential Properties, Inc. and
Preferred Investment I, LLC." Mr. Chrysson is identified in Item 13 in our
discussion of "BNP Residential Properties, Inc. and the Chrysson Parties."
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Equity Compensation Plan
We have reserved 570,000 shares of the company's common stock for
issuance under our employee Stock Option and Incentive Plan. Options have been
granted to employees at prices equal to the fair market value of the stock on
the dates the options were granted or repriced. Options are generally
exercisable in four annual installments beginning one year after the date of
grant, and expire ten years after the date of grant.
The following table provides summary information about securities to be
issued under our equity compensation plan. More detailed information is provided
in the notes to our financial statements included in this Annual Report.
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Number of securities
Number of securities to Weighted average remaining available for
be issued upon exercise exercise price of future issuance
of outstanding options, outstanding options, under equity
Plan category warrants and rights warrants and rights compensation plans
---------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------------
Equity compensation plans
approved by security
holders 477,500 $12.12 92,500
Equity compensation plans
not approved by security
holders - - -
-------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------------
Total 477,500 $12.12 92,500
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management - Common Stock
The following table provides certain information regarding beneficial
ownership of common stock as of February 23, 2004, by each of the named
executive officers, and by all directors and officers as a group. We do not know
of any single person or group who is the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the
company's common stock.
Common Shares
Beneficially Owned
Directors and Officers (1) Number Percent
----------------------------------------------------------------- --------------
Philip S. Payne (2) 189,570 2.6%
D. Scott Wilkerson (2) 189,570 2.6%
Stephen R. Blank 1,000 *
B. Mayo Boddie 246,776 3.5%
Paul G. Chrysson (3) 269,073 3.7%
W. Michael Gilley (4) 264,452 3.6%
Peter J. Weidhorn (5) 8,200 *
Eric S. Rohm -0- *
Pamela B. Bruno (6) 43,956 *
Douglas E. Anderson (7) 99,771 1.4%
All directors and executive officers
as a group (10 persons) (8) 1,312,368 16.3%
* Less than 1 percent.
(1) Address for each person listed herein is 301 South College Street, Suite
3850, Charlotte NC 28202.
(2) Includes exercisable options for 150,000 shares of common stock.
(3) Includes 269,073 shares issuable (at the company's option) in satisfaction
of the right to redeem the same number of units owned by Mr. Chrysson in BNP
Residential Properties Limited Partnership, the company's Operating Partnership.
(4) Includes 264,452 shares issuable (at the company's option) in satisfaction
of the right to redeem the same number of units owned by Mr. Gilley in BNP
Residential Properties Limited Partnership, the company's Operating Partnership.
(5) Does not include 909,090 shares of Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred
stock in BNP Residential Properties, Inc. owned by Preferred Investment I, LLC
(of which Mr. Weidhorn is the managing director), that will be convertible into
shares of common stock in December 2004.
(6) Includes exercisable options for 40,000 shares of common stock.
(7) Includes exercisable options for 60,000 shares of common stock.
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(8) Includes exercisable options for 400,000 shares and 533,525 shares issuable
(at the company's option) in satisfaction of the right to redeem the same number
of units in BNP Residential Properties Limited Partnership, the company's
Operating Partnership.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management - Preferred Stock
The following table provides certain information regarding beneficial
ownership of Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred stock as of February 23,
2004. These shares have limited voting rights.
Series B Preferred Shares
Beneficially Owned
Name and address of beneficial owner Number Percent
----------------------------------------------- ----------------- -------------
Preferred Investment I, LLC 909,090 100.0%
60 Thomas Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
BNP Residential Properties, Inc. and Preferred Investment I, LLC
In December 2001, we issued 227,273 shares of Series B Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock to Preferred Investment I, LLC for net proceeds of
approximately $2.3 million. In September 2002, we issued 227,272 shares of this
preferred stock for net proceeds of approximately $2.4 million; and in September
2003, we issued 454,545 shares of this preferred stock for net proceeds of
approximately $4.9 million. We describe and discuss these transactions in the
notes to our financial statements and at Part II, Item 7. Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -
Capital Resources.
In connection with this investment, we appointed Peter J. Weidhorn, the
managing member of Preferred Investment I, LLC to our Board of Directors.
BNP Residential Properties, Inc. and Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.
We lease 40 restaurant properties to Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.
("Enterprises") under a master lease on a triple-net basis. We describe and
discuss this relationship in the notes to our financial statements and at Part
II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations - Cash Flows and Liquidity.
B. Mayo Boddie, Chairman Emeritus of our Board of Directors, is
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Enterprises.
Mr. Boddie and certain of his family members are the sole owners of Enterprises.
Douglas E. Anderson has served as Vice President and Secretary of our
company since our inception in 1987. He has been with Enterprises since 1977 and
is currently a director, executive vice president and secretary of Enterprises.
Mr. Anderson is also president of BNE Land and Development Company, the real
estate development division of Enterprises.
BNP Residential Properties, Inc. and Boddie Investment Company
We provide fee management for three limited partnerships, of which
Boddie Investment Company is the general partner, and the apartment communities
owned by those partnerships. We recorded fee revenues totaling $407,000 from
these limited partnerships in 2003.
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In addition, we are the lender in a participating loan agreement with
The Villages of Chapel Hill Limited Partnership, a limited partnership whose
general partner is Boddie Investment Company. We describe and discuss this
relationship in the notes to our financial statements.
Mr. Boddie is a shareholder and director of Boddie Investment Company.
Mr. Anderson is vice president and secretary of Boddie Investment Company.
BNP Residential Properties, Inc. and the Chrysson Parties
In previous years, we have acquired eight apartment communities and
have issued approximately 1.5 million Operating Partnership common units to
members of a group that we refer to as the Chrysson Parties. In addition, we
provide fee management of several apartment communities owned by the Chrysson
Parties. We recorded fee revenues totaling $144,000 from these communities in
2003.
As part of the acquisition agreement with the Chrysson Parties, we
appointed Mr. Chrysson and Mr. Gilley to our Board of Directors.
Notes Receivable from Management
In 1996 through 1999, Messrs. Wilkerson and Payne each borrowed $70,000
on an interest-free basis from the company. The loans are secured by shares of
the company's common stock and are payable in full six months after termination
of employment.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Ernst & Young LLP has served as our principal accountant and
independent auditor since October 1996.
The Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee,
engaged Ernst & Young LLP to serve as our independent auditors for the fiscal
years ending December 31, 2003 and 2002. The Audit Committee also approves in
advance all engagements of Ernst & Young LLP for audit-related, tax and other
services.
The following table reflects fees billed by Ernst & Young LLP for
services rendered to the company and its subsidiaries in 2003 and 2002:
Nature of Services 2003 2002
----------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Audit fees - $117,000 $112,000
For audit of our annual financial statements and review of
financial statements included in our Forms 10-Q
Audit-related fees - 22,000 63,000
For services related to business acquisitions, accounting
consultations, SEC registration statements, and audit of the
company's 401(k) plan
Tax fees - 108,000 99,000
For tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning
All other fees - - 39,000
For an executive compensation review
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS
ON FORM 8-K
(a) 1. and 2. Financial Statements and Schedules
The financial statements and schedules listed below are filed as part
of this Annual Report on the pages indicated.
Index to Financial Statements
Page
Financial Statements and Notes:
Report of Independent Auditors 39
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 40
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended 41
December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended 42
December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended 43
December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 44
Schedules:
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation 58
The financial statements and schedules are filed as part of this
report. All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the
required information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto.
(a) 3. Exhibits
The Registrant agrees to furnish a copy of all agreements related to
long-term debt upon request of the Commission.
Exhibit No.
2.1* Master Agreement of Merger and Acquisition by and among BNP
Residential Properties, Inc., BNP Residential Properties Limited
Partnership, Paul G. Chrysson, James G. Chrysson, W. Michael
Gilley, Matthew G. Gallins, James D. Yopp, and the partnerships
and limited liability companies listed therein, dated September
22, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Registration Statement No.
333-39803 on Form S-2, December 16, 1997, and incorporated
herein by reference)
2.2* Amendment to Master Agreement of Merger and Acquisition dated
September 22, 1997, by and among BNP Residential Properties,
Inc., BNP Residential Properties Limited Partnership,
Paul G. Chrysson, James G. Chrysson, W. Michael Gilley,
Matthew G. Gallins, James D. Yopp, and the partnerships and
limited liability companies listed therein, dated November 3,
1997 (filed as Exhibit 2.3 to BNP Residential Properties, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 1, 1997, and
incorporated herein by reference)
3.1* Articles of Incorporation (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to BNP
Residential Properties, Inc., Current Report on Form 8-K dated
March 17, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference)
3.2* Articles Supplementary, Classifying and Designating 909,090
Shares of Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, dated
December 28, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to BNP Residential
Properties, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 28,
2001, and
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Exhibit
No.
incorporated herein by reference)
3.3* Amended and Restated By-Laws (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to BNP
Residential Properties, Inc., Current Report on Form 8-K dated
December 28, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference)
4.1* Rights Agreement, dated March 18, 1999, between the Company and
First Union National Bank (filed as Exhibit 4 to BNP Residential
Properties, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 17,
1999, and incorporated herein by reference)
4.2* Registration Rights Agreement By and Among BNP Residential
Properties, Inc. and Preferred Investment I, LLC, dated December
28, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 4 to BNP Residential Properties, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 28, 2001, and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.1* Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of
Boddie-Noell Properties Limited Partnership dated as of March
17, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.2* Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited
Partnership of BNP Residential Properties Limited Partnership,
dated December 28, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to BNP
Residential Properties, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K dated
December 28, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.3* Investment Agreement By and Between BNP Residential Properties,
Inc. and Preferred Investment I, LLC, dated December 28, 2001
(filed as Exhibit 10.2 to BNP Residential Properties, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 28, 2001, and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.4* Amended and Restated Master Lease Agreement dated December 21,
1995, between BNP Residential Properties, Inc. and Boddie-Noell
Enterprises, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to BNP Residential
Properties, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K dated December 31,
1995, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.5* BNP Residential Properties, Inc. 1994 Stock Option and Incentive
Plan effective August 4, 1994, and amended effective May 15,
1998 (filed as an exhibit in Schedule 14A of Proxy Statement
dated April 13, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.6* Form and description of Employment Agreements dated July 15,
1997, and December 1, 2002, between BNP Residential Properties,
Inc. and certain officers (filed as Exhibit 10 to BNP
Residential Properties, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended September 30, 1997; and as Exhibit 10.7 to BNP
Residential Properties, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2002, and incorporated herein by
reference)
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
31.1 Section 302 Certification by Chief Executive Officer
31.2 Section 302 Certification by Chief Financial Officer
32.1 Section 906 Certification by Chief Executive Officer
32.2 Section 906 Certification by Chief Financial Officer
* Incorporated herein by reference
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K during the fourth quarter of 2003.
o Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 27, 2003, to furnish under
Item 12 a press release announcing the results of operations and
financial condition of the company as of and for the quarter ended
September 30, 2003.
o Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 17, 2003, to furnish under
Item 12 a report to shareholders announcing the results of operations
and financial condition of the company as of and for the quarter ended
September 30, 2003.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BNP RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: February 23, 2004 /s/ Philip S. Payne
------------------------------------------
Philip S. Payne
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 23, 2004 /s/ Pamela B. Bruno
------------------------------------------
Pamela B. Bruno
Vice President,
Chief Accounting Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature: Title: Date:
/s/ Philip S. Payne Chairman of the Board of Directors, February 23, 2004
-------------------------------
Philip S. Payne Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer
/s/ D. Scott Wilkerson President, Chief Executive February 23, 2004
-------------------------------
D. Scott Wilkerson Officer, Director
/s/ Pamela B. Bruno Vice President, February 23, 2004
-------------------------------
Pamela B. Bruno Chief Accounting Officer
/s/ Stephen R. Blank Director February 23, 2004
-------------------------------
Stephen R. Blank
/s/ B. Mayo Boddie Director February 23, 2004
-------------------------------
B. Mayo Boddie
/s/ Paul G. Chrysson Director February 23, 2004
-------------------------------
Paul G. Chrysson
/s/ W. Michael Gilley Director February 23, 2004
-------------------------------
W. Michael Gilley
/s/ Peter J. Weidhorn Director February 23, 2004
-------------------------------
Peter J. Weidhorn
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Report of Independent Auditors
Board of Directors and Stockholders
BNP Residential Properties, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of BNP Residential
Properties, Inc. as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 2003. Our audits also included the
financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial
statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and
schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of BNP Residential
Properties, Inc. at December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the consolidated results of
its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 2003, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States. Also, in our opinion, the related financial
statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial
statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the
information set forth therein.
In 2003, as discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the
Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 62, Amendment of FASB
Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections."
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Raleigh, North Carolina
January 13, 2004, except for Note 11
as to which the date is February 23, 2004
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BNP RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31
2003 2002
------------------- ------------------
Assets
Real estate investments at cost:
Apartment properties $299,661,224 $275,712,863
Restaurant properties 37,405,385 39,158,921
------------------- ------------------
337,066,609 314,871,784
Less accumulated depreciation (56,052,569) (49,448,825)
------------------- ------------------
281,014,040 265,422,959
Cash and cash equivalents 564,426 884,316
Prepaid expenses and other assets 3,308,127 3,024,683
Notes receivable 100,000 100,000
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization:
Intangible related to acquisition of management operations 1,115,088 1,115,088
Deferred financing costs 1,098,025 1,175,684
------------------- ------------------
Total assets $287,199,706 $271,722,730
=================== ==================
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Deed of trust and other notes payable $229,714,263 $211,584,935
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 353,710 253,886
Accrued interest on deed of trust and other notes payable 1,054,949 1,018,565
Prepaid rents and security deposits 803,675 692,915
Deferred cable equipment rental revenue 540,324 620,324
Deferred credit for interest defeasance 104,960 333,376
------------------- ------------------
232,571,881 214,504,001
Minority interest in Operating Partnership 15,894,909 17,947,493
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized,
909,090 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2003,
454,545 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2002 10,000,000 5,000,000
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized,
5,907,133 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2003,
5,831,077 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2002 59,071 58,311
Additional paid-in capital 71,473,473 70,724,671
Dividend distributions in excess of net income (42,799,628) (36,511,746)
------------------- ------------------
Total shareholders' equity 38,732,916 39,271,236
------------------- ------------------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $287,199,706 $271,722,730
=================== ==================
See accompanying notes.
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BNP RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Years ended December 31
2003 2002 2001
----------------- ----------------- ----------------
(Restated) (Restated)
Revenues
Apartment rental income $37,475,181 $32,889,864 $30,866,890
Restaurant rental income 3,908,472 4,021,277 4,053,192
Management fee income 872,742 1,095,157 528,754
Interest and other income 404,049 157,676 812,937
----------------- ----------------- ----------------
42,660,444 38,163,974 36,261,773
Expenses
Apartment operations 15,458,472 12,681,927 11,182,449
Apartment administration 1,711,406 1,364,378 1,106,881
Corporate administration 2,195,879 1,993,629 1,849,273
Interest 12,999,668 11,452,044 11,100,269
Depreciation 10,039,615 8,794,361 7,828,457
Amortization of deferred loan costs 321,833 256,056 595,603
Write-off of unamortized loan costs at debt refinance - 95,032 129,239
----------------- ----------------- ----------------
42,726,873 36,637,427 33,792,171
----------------- ----------------- ----------------
(Loss) income before minority interest (66,429) 1,526,547 2,469,602
Minority interest in Operating Partnership (173,774) 278,599 567,192
----------------- ----------------- ----------------
Net income 107,345 1,247,948 1,902,410
Cumulative preferred dividend 660,616 322,603 2,740
----------------- ----------------- ----------------
(Loss) income available to common shareholders $ (553,271) $ 925,345 $ 1,899,670
================= ================= ================
Per common share amounts - basic:
Net income $ 0.02 $ 0.22 $ 0.33
(Loss) income available to common shareholders (0.09) 0.16 0.33
Per common share amounts - diluted:
Net (loss) income (0.01) 0.20 0.33
(Loss) income available to common shareholders (0.09) 0.16 0.33
Common stock dividends declared 1.00 1.24 1.24
Weighted average common shares outstanding 5,867,934 5,787,154 5,716,811
See accompanying notes.
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BNP RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Dividend
Additional distributions
Preferred Stock Common Stock paid-in in excess of
Shares Amount Shares Amount capital net income Total
--------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ------------- --------------- ------------
Balance December 31, 2000 - - 5,706,950 $57,069 $69,707,155 $(25,216,162) $44,548,062
Preferred stock issued 227,273 $ 2,500,000 - - (225,406) - 2,274,594
Common stock issued - - 37,923 380 391,209 - 391,589
Dividends paid - common - - - - - (7,082,741) (7,082,741)
Net income - - - - - 1,902,410 1,902,410
--------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ------------- --------------- ------------
Balance December 31, 2001 227,273 2,500,000 5,744,873 57,449 69,872,958 (30,396,493) 42,033,914
Preferred stock issued 227,272 2,500,000 - - (108,095) - 2,391,905
Common stock issued - - 86,204 862 959,808 - 960,670
Dividends paid - preferred - - - - - (200,000) (200,000)
Dividends paid - common - - - - - (7,163,201) (7,163,201)
Net income - - - - - 1,247,948 1,247,948
--------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ------------- --------------- ------------
Balance December 31, 2002 454,545 5,000,000 5,831,077 58,311 70,724,671 (36,511,746) 39,271,236
Preferred stock issued 454,545 5,000,000 - - (53,909) - 4,946,091
Common stock issued - - 76,056 760 802,711 - 803,471
Dividends paid - preferred - - - - - (536,644) (536,644)
Dividends paid - common - - - - - (5,858,583) (5,858,583)
Net income - - - - - 107,345 107,345
--------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ------------- --------------- ------------
Balance December 31, 2003 909,090 $10,000,000 5,907,133 $59,071 $71,473,473 $(42,799,628) $38,732,916
========= ============ =========== ========== ============= =============== ============
See accompanying notes.
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BNP RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31
2003 2002 2001
--------------- ----------------- ----------------
(Restated) (Restated)
Operating activities
Net income $ 107,345 $ 1,247,948 $ 1,902,410
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Minority interest in Operating Partnership (173,774) 278,599 567,192
Depreciation and amortization of intangibles 10,361,448 9,050,417 8,424,060
Write-off of unamortized loan costs at debt refinance - 95,032 129,239
Amortization of defeasance credit (228,416) (166,656) (166,656)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Prepaid expenses and other assets (84,152) (135,592) (216,792)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (96,518) (162,961) (133,575)
Deferred revenue, prepaid rent and security deposits (78,970) (222,586) 222,729
--------------- ----------------- ----------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 9,806,963 9,984,201 10,728,607
Investing activities
Acquisitions of apartment properties (23,382,176) (29,803,901) (370,606)
Additions to apartment communities (3,349,394) (2,731,434) (2,809,343)
Sale of restaurant properties 1,244,038 - 405,860
Net cash acquired in buy-out of Management Company - - 372,939
--------------- ----------------- ----------------
Net cash used in investing activities (25,487,532) (32,535,335) (2,401,150)
Financing activities
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock 4,946,091 2,231,905 2,434,594
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 770,086 863,554 391,589
Redemption of Operating Partnership minority units - - (14,864)
Distributions to Operating Partnership minority unitholders (1,845,425) (2,171,113) (2,115,804)
Payment of dividends to preferred shareholder (536,644) (200,000) -
Payment of dividends to common shareholders (5,858,583) (7,163,201) (7,082,741)
Proceeds from notes payable 25,985,610 43,346,776 22,024,087
Principal payments on notes payable (7,856,282) (14,425,385) (23,305,602)
Payment of deferred financing costs (244,174) (464,702) (297,152)
--------------- ----------------- ----------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 15,360,679 22,017,834 (7,965,893)
--------------- ----------------- ----------------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (319,890) (533,300) 361,564
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 884,316 1,417,616 1,056,052
--------------- ----------------- ----------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 564,426 $ 884,316 $ 1,417,616
=============== ================= ================
See accompanying notes.
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BNP RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2003
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BNP Residential
Properties, Inc. (the "company") and BNP Residential Properties Limited
Partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). All significant intercompany balances
and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
We are a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust
("REIT") with operations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Our
primary activity is the ownership and operation of apartment communities. As of
December 31, 2003, we managed 28 multi-family communities containing 6,920
units. Of these, we own 20 apartment communities, containing 4,859 units. Third
parties own the remaining 8 communities, containing 2,061 units, and we manage
them on a contract basis. In addition to our apartment communities, at December
31, 2003, we owned 40 properties that we lease to a third party under a master
lease on a triple-net lease basis. The lessee operates these properties as
restaurants and, under the terms of the lease, is totally responsible for the
operation and maintenance of the properties.
Effective January 2001, the accounts of the Operating Partnership include BNP
Management, Inc. (the "Management Company"). In January 2001, the Operating
Partnership acquired the outstanding 99% voting interest and 5% economic
interest in the Management Company for approximately $16,000. The impact of this
change in basis of presentation on the balance sheet was to increase cash by
approximately $373,000 and computer and support equipment, net of depreciation,
by approximately $346,000, and to eliminate approximately $715,000 investment in
and advances to the Management Company previously reflected on our balance
sheet. Prior to January 2001, the Operating Partnership had a 1% voting interest
and 95% economic interest in the Management Company, and used the equity method
to account for this investment.
UpREIT Structure
We are structured as an UpREIT, or umbrella partnership real estate investment
trust. The company is the general partner and owns a majority interest in the
Operating Partnership, through which we conduct all of our operations. At
December 31, 2003, we owned approximately 76% of the common ownership units of
the Operating Partnership and 100% of the preferred ownership units of the
Operating Partnership. We refer to the limited partners of the Operating
Partnership as minority common unitholders or as the minority interest. Limited
partners will generally be able to redeem their units for cash or, at our option
as general partner, for shares of common stock of the company on a one-for-one
basis. UpREITs are generally structured so that distributions of cash from the
Operating Partnership are allocated between the REIT and the limited partners
based on their respective unit ownership.
Reclassifications
We adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("FAS") No. 145,
"Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 62, Amendment of FASB Statement
No. 13, and Technical Corrections," effective January 1, 2003. FAS 145 generally
requires gains and losses on extinguishments of debt to be classified as income
or loss from continuing operations, rather than as extraordinary items as
previously required under FAS 4. We have reclassified the extraordinary items
for loss on early extinguishment of debt in 2002 and 2001 to conform to FAS 145.
While adoption of FAS 145 has no impact on net income, it reduces income before
extraordinary items and eliminates those extraordinary items as previously
reported. We have adjusted the 2002 and 2001 comparative amounts in our
consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2003 presentation as
follows:
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As Currently As Previously
Presented Adjustments Reported
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Year ended December 31, 2002
Revenues $ 38,163,974 $ - $ 38,163,974
Expenses 36,637,427 95,032 36,542,395
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Income before minority interest and
extraordinary item 1,526,547 (95,032) 1,621,579
Minority interest in Operating Partnership 278,599 (21,735) 300,334
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Income before extraordinary item 1,247,948 (73,297) 1,321,245
Extraordinary item - loss on early
extinguishment of debt - (73,297) 73,297
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net income $ 1,247,948 $ - $ 1,247,948
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Year ended December 31, 2001
Revenues $ 36,261,773 $ - $ 36,261,773
Expenses 33,792,171 129,239 33,662,932
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Income before minority interest and
extraordinary item 2,469,602 (129,239) 2,598,841
Minority interest in Operating Partnership 567,192 (29,662) 596,854
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Income before extraordinary item 1,902,410 (99,577) 2,001,987
Extraordinary item - loss on early
extinguishment of debt - (99,577) 99,577
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net income $ 1,902,410 $ - $ 1,902,410
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Segment Reporting
Operating segments are revenue-producing components of the company for which
separate financial information is produced internally for our management. Under
this definition, we operated, for all periods presented, as a single segment
(apartment operations). Our apartment operating activities are located within a
relatively small geographic area, and our chief operating decision maker does
not receive or utilize financial information on the basis of geographic areas.
We evaluate each community's performance individually; however, all of these
communities are garden-style construction, operate in the mid-market price
range, share similar economic characteristics, and provide similar services. We
do not conduct any operating activities with regard to restaurant rental income;
the triple-net lease arrangement for these properties requires the lessee to pay
virtually all of the costs associated with these properties.
Real Estate Investments
Real estate investments are stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated
depreciation, or fair value. In general, for properties acquired prior to 2002,
we compute depreciation using the straight-line method over composite estimated
useful lives of the related assets, generally 40 years for buildings, 20 years
for land improvements, 10 years for fixtures and equipment, and five years for
floor coverings. For properties acquired after 2001, we performed detailed
analyses of components of the real estate assets acquired. For these properties,
we assigned estimated useful lives as follows: base building structure, 45-60
years; land improvements, 7-20 years; short-lived building components, 5-20
years; and fixtures, equipment and floor coverings, 5-10 years.
We generally complete and capitalize acquisition improvements (expenditures that
have been identified at the time the property is acquired, and which are
intended to position the property consistent with our physical standards) within
one to two years of acquisition. We capitalize non-recurring expenditures for
additions and betterments to buildings and land improvements. In addition, we
generally capitalize recurring capital expenditures for exterior painting,
roofing, and other major maintenance projects that substantially extend the
useful life of existing assets. For financial reporting purposes, we depreciate
these additions and replacements on a straight-line basis over estimated useful
lives of 5-20 years. We capitalize
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all floor covering, appliance and HVAC replacements, and depreciate them using a
straight-line, group method over estimated useful lives of 5-10 years. We
expense ordinary repairs and maintenance costs at apartment communities. Costs
of repairs and maintenance and capital improvements at restaurant properties are
borne by the lessee.
We evaluate our real estate assets from time to time, or upon occurrence of
significant adverse changes in operations, to assess whether any impairment
indicators are present that affect the recovery of the recorded value. If we
considered any real estate assets to be impaired, we would record a loss to
reduce the carrying value of the property to its estimated fair value. At
December 31, 2003 and 2002, none of our assets were considered impaired.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or
less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Deferred Costs
We adopted FAS 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, effective January 1,
2002. Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are no
longer amortized after December 31, 2001, but are subject to annual impairment
tests in accordance with the Statement. We perform these annual tests as of
October 1 of each year. Based on our tests through October 1, 2003, we
determined that the intangible related to our 1994 acquisition of management
operations, net of accumulated amortization, is not impaired. The historical
cost of this asset is approximately $3.7 million, with accumulated amortization
of approximately $2.6 million at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
The following table reflects the effect of the amortization of the intangible
related to our acquisition of management operations on the 2001 results of
operations and provides pro forma amounts as though we had adopted FAS 142 on
January 1, 2001.
As Currently
Pro Forma Adjustments Reported
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Year ended December 31, 2001
Revenues $36,261,773 $ - $36,261,773
Expenses 33,385,971 (406,200) 33,792,171
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Income before minority interest 2,875,802 406,200 2,469,602
Minority interest in Operating Partnership 660,566 93,374 567,192
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net income $ 2,215,236 $ 312,826 $ 1,902,410
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Basic and diluted earnings per share:
Net income $0.39 $0.33
Income available to common shareholders 0.39 0.33
We defer financing costs and amortize them using the straight-line method over
the terms of the related notes. If we pay down or pay off notes prior to their
maturity, we write off the related unamortized financing costs, reflected as a
charge to operations. Accumulated amortization on these assets was approximately
$870,000 at December 31, 2003, and $699,000 at December 31, 2002.
In late December 2003, we completed a modification of our line of credit secured
by our restaurant properties (see Note 3). In January 2004, we paid and recorded
deferred financing costs of approximately $41,000 related to this modification.
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As of December 31, 2003, we estimate future amortization of deferred financing
costs will be approximately as follows:
2004 $294,000 2007 $148,000
2005 214,000 2008 94,000
2006 179,000 Thereafter 210,000
We defer costs incurred in connection with proposed acquisition of properties
and equity transactions until the proposed transactions are consummated. If we
determine that the proposed transaction is not probable, we charge these costs
to expense.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount reported on the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents
approximates fair value. We estimate the fair value of fixed-rate notes and
variable-rate notes payable using discounted cash flow analysis, based on our
current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
The aggregate fair value of our deed of trust and other notes payable was
approximately $242 million at December 31, 2003, and $219 million at December
31, 2002.
Use of Estimates
We are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts
reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes in order to prepare
them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Depreciation
amounts included in these financial statements reflect our estimate of the life
and related depreciation rates for rental properties. In addition, the carrying
amount of the intangible asset related to acquisition of management operations
reflects our assessment of the continuing value of this asset. Actual results
could differ from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition
We record rental and other revenue as it is earned. We record rental payments
received prior to the first of a given month as prepaid rent. We hold tenant
security deposits in trust in bank accounts separate from operating cash. Tenant
security deposits totaled $393,000 at December 31, 2003, and $306,000 at
December 31, 2002; related trust account balances are included in the balance
sheet in other current assets.
In December 2000, we received $800,000 advance payment under a contract for use
of our cable equipment at five apartment communities. This receipt, net of
approximately $20,000 related costs, was recorded as deferred revenue, and we
are recognizing this rental revenue over the ten-year contract term beginning in
2001.
Advertising Costs
We expense advertising costs as they are incurred. Advertising expense totaled
approximately $504,000 in 2003, $419,000 in 2002, and $342,000 in 2001.
Stock-Based Compensation
The company has one employee Stock Option and Incentive Plan in place, which is
described more fully in Note 4. As allowed by FAS 148, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure," and FAS 123, "Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation," we account for this plan using the intrinsic
value method under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting
Principles Board Opinion 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and
related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected
in net income, as all options granted under this plan had an exercise price
equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.
If we had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FAS 123 to
stock-based employee compensation, the effect would have been to reduce net
income as reported by approximately $200 in 2003, $5,000 in 2002, and $10,000 in
2001, with no impact on basic and diluted earnings per share amounts as
reported.
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Earnings Per Share
We calculate earnings per share based on the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during each year.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is defined as changes in shareholders' equity exclusive of
transactions with owners (such as capital contributions and dividends). We did
not have any comprehensive income items in 2003, 2002, or 2001, other than net
income as reported.
Note 2. Real Estate Investments
Real estate investments consist of the following:
2003 2002
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Apartment properties
Land $ 30,779,923 $ 28,359,923
Buildings and improvements 267,900,807 246,473,769
Computer and support equipment 980,494 879,171
Less accumulated depreciation (44,789,417) (38,364,606)
----------------- -----------------
254,871,807 237,348,257
Restaurant properties
Land 10,444,823 10,935,813
Buildings and improvements 26,960,562 28,223,108
Less accumulated depreciation (11,263,152) (11,084,219)
----------------- -----------------
26,142,233 28,074,702
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$281,014,040 $265,422,959
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The results of operations of the following apartment communities are included in
the financial statements from the dates of acquisition, as follows:
2003 acquisitions:
o The Harrington Apartments, acquired August 2003, for a total cost of
approximately $17.9 million, paid in cash.
o The Place Apartments, acquired March 2003, for a total cost of
approximately $5.6 million, paid in cash.
2002 acquisitions:
o Marina Shores Waterfront Apartments (formerly named Alta Harbour
Apartments), acquired September 2002, for a total cost of approximately
$19.2 million, paid in cash.
o Barrington Place Apartments and Brookford Place Apartments, acquired May
2002, for a total cost of approximately $32.2 million, including assumption
of a deed of trust loan with a balance of approximately $20.3 million,
assumption and retirement of existing liabilities of the former owners
totaling approximately $10.0 million, and issuance of Operating Partnership
units with an imputed value of approximately $1.8 million.
We present the following unaudited pro forma summary information as if we had
owned these five properties throughout all of 2003, 2002 and 2001. These pro
forma amounts may not represent how we would have performed if these
acquisitions had really occurred prior to 2001. In addition, they do not purport
to project our results of operations for any future period.
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2003 2002 2001
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Total revenue $44,307,000 $44,713,000 $45,777,000
Net income 78,000 1,095,000 2,138,000
(Loss) income available to common shareholders (582,000) 772,000 2,135,000
Basic earnings per share:
Net income $ 0.01 $ 0.19 $ 0.37
(Loss) income available to common shareholders (0.10) 0.13 0.37
Diluted earnings per share:
Net (loss) income (0.01) 0.18 0.37
(Loss) income available to common shareholders (0.10) 0.13 0.37
During 2003, we sold two restaurant properties to the lessee for their net
carrying values, totaling approximately $1,244,000. During 2001, we sold one
restaurant property to the lessee for its net carrying value of approximately
$406,000. We applied the proceeds from these sales to improvements at apartment
communities and to reduce our line of credit that is secured by the restaurant
properties.
Note 3. Notes Payable
Notes payable at December 31 consist of the following:
2003 2002
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Lines of credit with a bank:
Revolving line of credit for principal sum
of up to $25.9 million, due November 2004
(as modified December 2002), secured by a
deed of trust and assignment of rents of
Latitudes Apartments. Interest-only payments
on the outstanding balance due monthly at a
variable interest rate of 30-day LIBOR plus
1.75 % (2.91% at December 31,2003). $ 19,975,080 $ 18,118,135
Principal sum of up to $16.3 million through
January 2005, then $15.5 million, due January
2006 (as modified December 2003), secured by
deeds of trust and assignments of rents of 40
restaurant properties. Interest-only payments
on the outstanding balance due monthly at a
variable interest rate of 30-day LIBOR plus
1.80% (2.96% at December 31, 2003). 16,315,857 18,000,000
Variable rate notes payable:
Note payable to a bank in the principal
amount of up to $11.7 million, secured
by a deed of trust and assignment of
rents of Oak Hollow Apartments Phase 2.
Interest-only payments on the outstanding
principal balance due monthly at a variable
interest rate of 30-day LIBOR plus 1.85% through
January 2003. Beginning February 2003 through
November 2004, monthly installments of
approximately $51,000 including principal
and interest (3.01% at December 31, 2003).
Maturity in December 2004, with an estimated
balloon payment of approximately $10.5 million. 10,744,562 10,835,842
Note payable to a bank, secured by a deed of
trust and assignment of rents of The Harrington
Apartments. Interest-only payments on the
outstanding principal balance due monthly at a
variable interest rate of 30-day LIBOR plus 1.75%
(2.91% at December 31, 2003)
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due monthly through September 2006.
Beginning October 2006 through August
2008, monthly installments (estimated at
approximately $60,000 per month) including
principal and interest based on rates
then in effect. Maturity in August 2008,
with an estimated balloon payment of
approximately $13.8 million. 14,400,000 -
Fixed rate notes payable:
Notes payable comprised of eight loans (seven
loans in 2002), payable in monthly installments
totaling approximately $565,000 including
principal and interest at rates ranging from
5.13% to 8.55%, with maturities in 2005 through
2034. Secured by deeds of trust and assignments
of rents of eight apartment communities. 83,851,775 80,169,151
Notes payable comprised of ten loans, interest
rates ranging from 6.35% to 6.97%, payable in
interest-only monthly installments totaling
approximately $478,000, with maturities in
2007 and 2008. Secured by deeds of trust and
assignments of rents of ten apartment
communities. 84,365,500 84,365,500
Notes payable, comprised of 11 loans, payable
in monthly installments totaling approximately
$2,700 including principal and interest at
7.90% to 7.99%, with maturities in 2005 and
2006. Secured by 11 vehicles. 61,489 96,307
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$229,714,263 $211,584,935
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In conjunction with the acquisition of The Harrington Apartments in August 2003,
we executed a $14.4 million note payable, secured by the assets and assignment
of rents of the apartment community. This variable-rate loan is described in the
table above. We paid and recorded deferred loan costs of approximately $118,000
related to this loan.
In conjunction with the acquisition of The Place Apartments in March 2003, we
executed a $4.6 million note payable, secured by the assets and assignment of
rents of the apartment community. This loan provides for interest at an
effective rate of 5.13% and monthly payments including principal and interest of
approximately $25,000, with maturity in March 2013. We paid and recorded
deferred loan costs of approximately $63,000 related to this loan.
In conjunction with the acquisition of Marina Shores Waterfront Apartments
(formerly named Alta Harbour Apartments) in September 2002, we executed a $15.9
million note payable, secured by the assets and assignment of rents of the
apartment community. This loan provides for interest at an effective rate of
5.93% and monthly payments including principal and interest of approximately
$94,000, with maturity in September 2012. We paid and recorded deferred loan
costs of approximately $150,000 related to this loan.
In conjunction with the acquisition of Barrington Place Apartments and Brookford
Place Apartments in May 2002, we assumed a first deed of trust loan secured by
the assets and assignment of rents of Barrington Place Apartments with a balance
of approximately $20.3 million. This loan provides for interest at an effective
rate of approximately 7.0% and monthly payments including principal and interest
of approximately $136,000, with maturity in November 2010. We paid and recorded
deferred loan costs of approximately $160,000 related to this loan assumption.
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In June 2002, we applied $4.9 million proceeds from a fixed-rate loan to retire
existing loan obligations of the former owners of Barrington Place Apartments
and Brookford Place Apartments. A deed of trust and assignment of rents of
Brookford Place Apartments secure this loan. This loan provides for interest at
an effective rate of approximately 7.1% and monthly payments including principal
and interest of approximately $32,000, with maturity in June 2012. We paid and
recorded deferred loan costs of approximately $60,000 related to this loan
transaction.
In January 2002, we applied a $6.0 million draw on our line of credit secured by
Latitudes Apartments to retire a note payable in the amount of $6.1 million,
secured by a deed of trust and assignment of rents of Oakbrook Apartments. In
February 2002, we subsequently issued a note payable in the amount of $7.9
million secured by a deed of trust and assignment of rents of Oakbrook
Apartments. The note provides for interest at an effective rate of approximately
7.1% and monthly payments including principal and interest of approximately
$52,000, with maturity in February 2012. We applied the proceeds of the Oakbrook
note to reduce our Latitudes line of credit. In conjunction with the February
refinance transaction, we paid and recorded deferred loan costs of approximately
$90,000.
In conjunction with the January 2002 retirement, we wrote off unamortized loan
costs of approximately $95,000.
In September 2001, we issued a $16.25 million note payable, secured by a deed of
trust and assignment of rents of Paces Commons Apartments. The note provides for
interest at an effective rate of 6.96%. Interest-only payments of approximately
$97,000 were due monthly through October 2002. Beginning November 2002, monthly
payments of principal and interest total $106,600, with maturity in October
2011. In conjunction with this transaction, we paid and recorded deferred loan
costs of $144,000.
We applied approximately $10.1 million of the Paces Commons refinance proceeds
to retire an existing deed of trust note with interest at 8.125%. In conjunction
with this payoff, we wrote off unamortized loan costs of $129,000.
In conjunction with the acquisition of Chason Ridge Apartments in January 1999,
we assumed a HUD-insured loan in the amount of $9.7 million with interest at
8.5% and mortgage insurance with a premium of 0.5% of the loan balance. The
interest rate on this loan exceeded current market rates at the time of the
acquisition, and the note may not be prepaid until May 2004. Accordingly, the
seller gave a $1.0 million credit for defeasance of above-market interest, which
we will apply to reduce recorded interest expense monthly through 2004.
We modified our Latitudes revolving line of credit with a bank in December 2002
to increase the maximum balance available under the Latitudes line of credit
from $23.0 million to $25.9 million. In conjunction with this modification, we
paid and recorded $30,000 in deferred loan costs in January 2003. We modified
and extended our Restaurants line of credit with a bank in December 2003 to
extend the maturity date of this loan to January 2006. In conjunction with this
modification, we paid and recorded $41,000 in deferred loan costs in January
2004. As of December 31, 2003, approximately $5.9 million is available for draw
under our Latitudes line of credit.
Interest payments totaled $13.2 million in 2003, $11.5 million in 2002, and
$11.3 million in 2001.
The loan agreements related to the lines of credit include covenants and
restrictions relating to, among other things, specified levels of debt service
coverage, leverage and net worth. To date, we have met all applicable
requirements.
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As of December 31, 2003, we estimate future scheduled principal payments will be
approximately as follows:
2004 $31,700,000 2007 $49,200,000
2005 7,300,000 2008 51,700,000
2006 16,600,000 Thereafter 73,200,000
Note 4. Shareholders' Equity
Authorized Capital Stock
Our bylaws and certificate of incorporation allow the Board of Directors to
authorize the issuance of up to 100 million shares of common stock and 10
million shares of preferred stock, issuable in series whose characteristics
would be set by the Board of Directors.
We have issued 909,090 shares of the Company's Series B Cumulative Convertible
Preferred stock to a single accredited investor, as follows:
Date Number of Shares Net Proceeds
--------------------------- -------------------------- ---------------------
September 2003 454,545 $4,946,091
September 2002 227,272 2,391,905
December 2001 227,273 2,274,594
These preferred shares have a purchase price and liquidation preference of
$11.00 per share. The agreement for these shares provides for an initial
dividend yield of 10% through December 2009, then 12% for two years, and
thereafter the greater of 14% or 900 basis points over the 5-year Treasury rate.
The investor will have the right to convert each Series B share into one share
of the company's common stock beginning in December 2004 or in certain
circumstances, such as a change of control or if the company calls the Series B
stock for redemption. The holders of preferred shares are generally not entitled
to vote on matters submitted to shareholders. Dividends on preferred shares are
subject to declaration by the Board of Directors.
Approximately 4.3 million authorized shares of common stock are reserved for
future issuance under the company's Stock Option and Incentive Plan, Dividend
Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan, and for conversion of Series B Preferred
shares and Operating Partnership units.
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan
Our Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan ("DRIP Plan") allows the
company, at its option, to issue shares directly to Plan participants. We issued
72,890 shares in 2003, 77,607 shares in 2002, and 37,923 shares in 2001 through
the Plan.
Redemption of Operating Partnership Units
We redeemed 3,166 Operating Partnership units in 2003, and 8,597 Operating
Partnership units in 2002, from former minority unitholders by issuing shares of
the company's common stock on a one-for-one basis.
Earnings per Common Share
We calculated basic and diluted earnings per share using the following amounts:
2003 2002 2001
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(Restated) (Restated)
Numerators:
Numerator for basic earnings per share -
Net income $ 107,345 $1,247,948 $1,902,410
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2003 2002 2001
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(Restated) (Restated)
Cumulative preferred dividend (660,616) (322,603) (2,740)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
(Loss) income available to common shareholders $ (553,271) $ 925,345 $1,899,670
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Numerator for diluted earnings per share (1) -
(Loss) income before minority interest $ (66,429) $1,526,547 $2,469,602
Cumulative preferred dividend (660,616) (322,603) (2,740)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
(Loss) income available to common shareholders $ (727,045) $1,203,944 $2,466,862
================= ================= =================
Denominators:
Denominator for basic earnings per share -
Weighted average common shares outstanding 5,867,934 5,787,154 5,716,811
Effect of dilutive securities:
Convertible Operating Partnership units 1,842,980 1,786,069 1,706,361
Stock options (2) 5,980 8,182 2,987
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Dilutive potential common stock 1,848,960 1,794,251 1,709,348
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Denominator for diluted earnings per share -
Adjusted weighted average common shares and
assumed conversions 7,716,894 7,581,405 7,426,159
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(1) Assumes conversion of Operating Partnership units to common shares.
Preferred B Shares are not dilutive.
(2) We excluded options to purchase 140,000 shares of common stock at $12.50,
110,000 shares at $12.25, 120,000 shares at $13.125, and 60,000 shares at $11.25
from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for 2003, 2002 and 2001. The
exercise price of these options was greater than the average market price of the
common shares for these periods, and the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Stock Option and Incentive Plan
We have reserved 570,000 shares of the company's common stock for issuance under
our employee Stock Option and Incentive Plan. Options have been granted to
employees at prices equal to the fair market value of the stock on the dates the
options were granted or repriced. Options are generally exercisable in four
annual installments beginning one year after the date of grant, and expire ten
years after the date of grant.
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at
December 31, 2003.
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Number of Number of
Life (Years) Options Options
Outstanding Exercisable
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Exercise price $9.25 per share 6.15 47,500 35,625
Exercise price $11.25 per share 4.83 60,000 60,000
Exercise price $13.125 per share 4.50 120,000 120,000
Exercise price $12.25 per share 3.33 110,000 110,000
Exercise price $12.50 per share 0.88 140,000 140,000
----------------- -----------------
All options outstanding 5.37 477,500 465,625
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We calculated the fair value of each option grant on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model. No options were granted in 2003, 2002 or
2001, and there were no changes in outstanding stock options during 2003, 2002
or 2001. Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31 of each year were as
follows:
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2003 2002 2001
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Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Total outstanding 477,500 $12.12 477,500 $12.12 477,500 $12.12
Total exercisable 465,625 $12.19 453,750 $12.27 396,875 $12.33
Note 5. Rental Operations
Apartment Properties
We lease our residential apartments under operating leases with monthly payments
due in advance. Terms of the apartment leases are generally one year or less,
with none longer than two years.
Restaurant Properties - Master Lease Agreement
The lease agreement with Boddie-Noell Enterprises ("Enterprises") has a primary
term expiring in December 2007, but grants Enterprises three five-year renewal
options. Enterprises pays annual rent equal to the greater of the specified
minimum rent or 9.875% of food sales from the restaurants. Under certain
conditions as defined in the agreement, both Enterprises and the company have
the right to substitute another restaurant property for a property covered by
the lease. Assuming renewal of the lease, after December 31, 2007, Enterprises
has the right to terminate the lease on up to five restaurant properties per
year by offering to purchase them under specified terms.
In addition, we entered into a separate agreement with Enterprises that, after
December 31, 1997, allowed Enterprises to purchase, under specified terms, up to
seven restaurant properties deemed non-economic. During 2003 we sold two
restaurants to Enterprises, the lessee, under this agreement. We previously sold
one restaurant in 2001 and four restaurants in previous years to Enterprises
under this clause.
The lease requires Enterprises to pay monthly installments of minimum rent and
quarterly payments calculated based on the percentage rent, subject to an annual
calculation of the greater of minimum or percentage rent. We received the
minimum rent in 2003, 2002 and 2001. We expect annual minimum rent will be
approximately $3.8 million in years 2004 through 2007.
Note 6. Income Taxes
We operate as, and elect to be taxed as, a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code.
To qualify as a REIT, we must meet a number of organizational and operational
requirements, including a requirement that we currently distribute at least 90%
of our adjusted taxable income to our common shareholders. We intend to adhere
to these requirements and maintain the company's REIT status. As a REIT, we
generally will not be subject to corporate level federal or state income tax on
taxable income we distribute currently to our shareholders. If we fail to
qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal and state
income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative
minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent
taxable years. Even if we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to
certain state and local taxes on income and property, and to federal income and
excise taxes on undistributed taxable income. In addition, taxable income from
non-REIT activities managed through taxable REIT subsidiaries would be subject
to federal, state and local income taxes.
The following table reconciles our income as reflected in our financial
statements to REIT taxable income. Taxable income differs from income for
financial statement purposes, primarily due to differences for tax purposes in
the estimated useful lives and methods used to compute depreciation and the
carrying value (basis) of the investment in properties. For federal and state
income tax purposes, we will report real estate investments with a total cost
basis of approximately $310 million and accumulated depreciation of
approximately $72 million as of December 31, 2003.
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2003 2002 2001
Estimate Actual Actual
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(Restated) (Restated)
(Loss) income subject to income tax -
Operating Partnership $ (66,429) $ 1,526,547 $ 2,469,602
Reconciling items:
Add book depreciation 10,039,615 8,794,361 7,828,457
Less regular tax depreciation (9,894,525) (8,110,834) (7,162,570)
Add amortization of intangible related to
acquisition of management operations - - 406,200
Other book/tax differences, net (214,661) (313,778) 456,344
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Adjusted taxable (loss) income -
Operating Partnership (136,000) 1,896,296 3,998,033
Less minority share of taxable income 190,000 (367,302) (862,878)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Taxable income subject to dividend requirement $ 54,000 $ 1,528,994 $ 3,135,155
================= ================= =================
Minimum dividend required (90% of
taxable income) $ 49,000 $ 1,376,095 $ 2,821,640
================= ================= =================
The actual tax deduction for dividends that we take, and the taxability of
dividends to shareholders, is based on a measurement of "earnings and profits"
as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. Earnings and profits differ from
regular taxable income, primarily due to further differences in the estimated
useful lives and methods used to compute depreciation. The following table
reconciles the dividends paid deduction taken by the company (the portion of
dividends paid that are taxable as ordinary income to shareholders) on its tax
returns to cash dividends paid.
2003 2002 2001
Estimate Actual Actual
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Dividends paid deduction for
Preferred dividends paid $ 536,644 $ 200,000 $ -
Common dividends paid - 1,897,773 3,646,621
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
536,644 2,097,773 3,646,621
Portion of common dividends
designated return of capital 5,858,583 5,265,428 3,436,120
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total dividends paid $ 6,395,227 $ 7,363,201 $ 7,082,741
================= ================= =================
We paid dividend distributions totaling $1.00 per share to common shareholders
in 2003, and $1.24 per share to common shareholders each year during 2002 and
2001. In early January following each year end, we must make an estimate of
earnings and profits, and publish an allocation between ordinary dividend income
and non-taxable return of capital to common shareholders. The allocation between
ordinary dividend income and non-taxable return of capital to common
shareholders was as follows:
2003 2002 2001
$ % $ % $ %
----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Ordinary income $0.17 17.0% $0.24 19.4% $0.58 46.8%
Return of capital 0.83 83.0% 1.00 80.6% 0.66 53.2%
----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
$1.00 100.0% $1.24 100.0% $1.24 100.0%
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Note 7. Related Party Transactions
Certain directors and officers of the company hold similar positions with
Enterprises and Boddie Investment Company. We purchased 47 restaurant properties
from BNE Realty Partners, Limited Partnership (an affiliate of Enterprises) for
$43.2 million in 1987. We derived approximately 9.2% of our revenue in 2003 from
payment of rent from Enterprises for the use of our restaurant properties. In
addition, Enterprises is responsible for all taxes, utilities, renovations,
insurance and maintenance expenses relating to the operation of the restaurant
properties.
Certain current and former directors of the company were the sole shareholders
and directors of BT Venture Corporation, which we acquired in 1994.
In September 1997, we signed an agreement to acquire a portfolio of seven
apartment communities. We refer to these acquisitions as the "Chrysson
acquisitions" and to the former owners as the "Chrysson Parties." Between
December 1997 and June 2002, we issued 1,496,918 Operating Partnership units in
conjunction with acquisitions of these apartment communities. Certain current
directors of the company were shareholders and officers in the Chrysson Parties.
In February 1997, we signed a participating loan agreement with The Villages of
Chapel Hill Limited Partnership, a limited partnership whose general partner is
Boddie Investment Company. We made a loan to The Villages of $2.5 million to
fund a substantial rehabilitation of its apartment community and guaranteed a
$1.5 million bank loan. In exchange, we receive minimum interest on our loan at
the greater of 12.5% or the 30-day LIBOR rate plus 6.125% and an annual loan
guarantee fee. We also receive 25% participation in increased rental revenue and
25% participation in the increase in value of the property. The Villages
subsequently reduced the outstanding principal balance of its note payable to us
to $100,000, which has been outstanding since February 2000. In July 2001, we
modified the participating loan agreement to establish a $950,000 "fixed
portion" of our participation in the increase in value of the property and
extend the period for our 25% participation in increased rental revenue and
increase in value of the property to the earlier of July 2011 or sale or
refinance of the property. Required payment of the fixed portion is subject to
cash flow from The Villages property, as defined in the agreement. Interest on
the outstanding fixed portion accrues at the greater of a prime rate or 8%,
payable monthly.
We received interest and participation income of approximately $59,000 in 2003,
$60,000 in 2002, and $85,000 in 2001. In addition, we received guarantee fees of
$12,000 in 2003 and 2002, and $37,500 in 2001. We received $383,000 of the fixed
portion during 2002 and 2001. Because the collectibility of the remaining fixed
portion is subject to cash flow and therefore uncertain, we have provided a
reserve for collection of this receivable. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, we
have reflected the principal portion of notes receivable from The Villages of
Chapel Hill Limited Partnership as follows:
Advances receivable, due February 2004 $100,000
Fixed portion of shared appreciation 567,434
Less reserve for collection of fixed portion (567,434)
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$100,000
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In 1996 through 1999, we made loans totaling $180,000 to certain officers of the
company. These loans are included in our balance sheets in other current assets.
Note 8. Profit Sharing Plan
The employees of the company are participants in a profit sharing plan pursuant
to Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code. We make limited matching
contributions based on the level of employee participation as defined in the
plan. We made contributions to the plan totaling approximately $57,000 in 2003,
$59,000 in 2002, and $68,000 in 2001.
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Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies
We currently lease approximately 7,800 square feet of office space in downtown
Charlotte, North Carolina, for our corporate and administrative offices. Rent
expense totaled approximately $163,000 in 2003, $169,000 in 2002 and $166,000 in
2001. The lease provides for monthly rental of approximately $14,000 and expires
June 2008.
We have agreements with four of our executive officers that provide for cash
compensation and other benefits if we terminate them without cause or if a
change in control of the company occurs.
The company is a party to a variety of legal proceedings arising in the ordinary
course of its business. We believe that such matters will not have a material
effect on the financial position of the company.
Note 10. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
We present below selected financial data (unaudited) for the years ended
December 31, 2003 and 2002:
Net Income (Loss)
----------------------------------------------
Per Share
----------------------------
Revenues Total Basic Diluted
----------------- ----------------- ------------- --------------
2003
First quarter $10,242,780 $ 145,790 $ 0.02 $ 0.02
Second quarter 10,180,120 (392,522) (0.06) (0.07)
Third quarter 10,876,088 137,097 0.02 0.01
Fourth quarter 11,361,456 216,980 0.04 0.03
----------------- ----------------- ------------- --------------
$42,660,444 $ 107,345 $ 0.02 $ (0.01)
================= ================= ============= ==============
2002
First quarter $8,826,002 $ 492,575 $ 0.09 $ 0.08
Second quarter 9,216,482 517,928 0.09 0.09
Third quarter 9,936,444 353,804 0.06 0.06
Fourth quarter 10,185,046 (116,359) (0.02) (0.03)
----------------- ----------------- ------------- --------------
$38,163,974 $ 1,247,948 $ 0.22 $ 0.20
================= ================= ============= ==============
Note 11. Subsequent Events
The Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common
share on January 22, 2004, payable on February 16, 2004, to shareholders of
record on February 2, 2004. The Board of Directors also authorized the payment
of dividends totaling $250,000 to the Series B Preferred shareholder.
On February 23, 2004, we issued 1,175,519 shares of common stock at a price of
$11.75 per share to a number of institutional investors and mutual funds
pursuant to a private placement for a total purchase price of approximately
$13,812,000. We expect to use the net proceeds to repay bank debt, to fund
future acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes.
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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Year ended December 31, 2003
Costs
Description Encumb. Initial Costs Capitalized
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Buildings & Subsequent
Land Improvem'ts to Acquisition Land
Apartment Properties:
North Carolina:
Abbington Place, Greensboro $ 15,785,250 $2,302,000 $ 23,598,676 $ 270,206 $2,302,000
Allerton Place, Greensboro 10,270,000 1,384,000 14,650,428 199,161 1,384,000
Barrington Place, Charlotte 19,995,416 2,604,000 24,002,687 215,375 2,604,000
Brookford Place, Greensboro 4,792,061 465,000 5,157,507 68,715 465,000
Chason Ridge, Fayetteville 9,438,034 624,000 11,790,472 842,139 994,606
Harrington, Charlotte 14,400,000 1,790,000 16,113,942 136,206 1,790,000
Harris Hill, Charlotte 5,622,598 1,003,298 7,867,857 887,446 1,003,298
Madison Hall, Clemmons 4,245,000 303,000 6,054,307 240,184 303,000
Marina Sh. Waterfront, Cornelius 15,683,443 4,144,000 15,062,322 803,253 4,144,000
Oak Hollow, Cary 8,385,000 1,480,000 10,808,689 975,688 1,480,000
Oak Hollow - Phase 2, Cary 10,744,562 1,914,000 10,485,239 1,861,475 1,914,000
Oakbrook, Charlotte 7,731,440 848,835 8,523,384 972,815 848,835
Paces Commons, Charlotte 16,070,186 1,430,158 12,871,424 1,608,461 1,448,184
Paces Village, Greensboro 7,000,000 1,250,000 9,416,580 639,451 1,250,000
Pepperstone, Greensboro 3,883,750 552,000 5,015,153 317,197 552,000
Savannah Place, Winston-Salem 7,312,500 790,000 10,032,721 398,365 790,000
Summerlyn Place, Burlington 6,645,000 837,000 9,559,115 130,265 837,000
Waterford Place, Greensboro 11,089,000 1,686,000 16,745,972 (15,809) 1,686,000
Woods Edge, Durham 9,750,000 994,000 13,061,195 1,599,029 994,000
Computer and support equipment 61,488 - - 980,494 -
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188,904,728 26,401,291 230,817,669 13,130,117 26,789,923
South Carolina:
The Place, Greenville 4,518,598 630,000 4,991,397 152,400 630,000
Virginia:
Latitudes, Virginia Beach 19,975,080 3,360,000 18,606,667 1,571,683 3,360,000
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Total Apartment Properties 213,398,406 30,391,291 254,415,733 14,854,200 30,779,923
Gross Amount at Which
Description Carried at Close of Period (2)
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Buildings & Accumulated Date of Date Life
Improvem'ts Total DepreciationConstr.Acquired (Years)
Apartment Properties:
North Carolina:
Abbington Place, Greensboro $ 23,868,882 $26,170,882 $5,159,794 1997 Dec-97 40
Allerton Place, Greensboro 14,849,589 16,233,589 2,661,137 1998 Sep-98 40
Barrington Place, Charlotte 24,218,062 26,822,062 1,111,152 1999 May-02 60
Brookford Place, Greensboro 5,226,222 5,691,222 282,078 1998 May-02 60
Chason Ridge, Fayetteville 12,262,005 13,256,611 1,914,281 1994 Jan-99 40
Harrington, Charlotte 16,250,148 18,040,148 141,179 1997 Aug-03 60
Harris Hill, Charlotte 8,755,303 9,758,601 2,341,679 1988 Dec-94 40
Madison Hall, Clemmons 6,294,491 6,597,491 1,069,884 1997 Aug-98 40
Marina Sh. Waterfront, Cornelius 15,865,575 20,009,575 604,269 1994 Sep-02 60
Oak Hollow, Cary 11,784,377 13,264,377 1,895,078 1983 Jul-98 40
Oak Hollow - Phase 2, Cary 12,346,714 14,260,714 1,363,405 1986 Dec-00 40
Oakbrook, Charlotte 9,496,199 10,345,034 2,543,522 1985 Jun-94 40
Paces Commons, Charlotte 14,461,859 15,910,043 4,234,186 1988 Jun-93 40
Paces Village, Greensboro 10,056,031 11,306,031 2,346,291 1988 Apr-96 40
Pepperstone, Greensboro 5,332,350 5,884,350 1,126,826 1992 Dec-97 40
Savannah Place, Winston-Salem 10,431,086 11,221,086 2,158,142 1991 Dec-97 40
Summerlyn Place, Burlington 9,689,380 10,526,380 1,573,393 1998 Sep-98 40
Waterford Place, Greensboro 16,730,163 18,416,163 3,549,485 1997 Dec-97 40
Woods Edge, Durham 14,660,224 15,654,224 2,526,002 1985 Jun-98 40
Computer and support equipmen 980,494 980,494 558,140
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243,559,154 270,349,077 39,159,923
South Carolina:
The Place, Greenville 5,143,797 5,773,797 175,649 1985 Mar-03 45
Virginia:
Latitudes, Virginia Beach 20,178,350 23,538,350 5,453,845 1989 Oct-94 38
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Total Apartment Properties 268,881,301 299,661,224 44,789,417
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Costs
Description Encumb. Initial Costs Capitalized
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Buildings & Subsequent
Land Improvem'ts to Acquisition Land
Restaurant Properties:
North Carolina:
Burlington (1) 162,411 417,629 - 162,411
Denver (1) 275,484 708,387 - 275,484
Eden (1) 253,282 651,296 - 253,282
Fayetteville (Ramsey) (1) 260,135 668,919 - 260,135
Fayetteville (N.Eastern) (1) 308,271 792,696 - 308,271
Gastonia (E. Franklin) (1) 230,421 592,511 - -
Hillsborough (1) 290,868 747,948 - 290,868
Kinston (W. Vernon) (1) 237,135 609,777 - 237,135
Kinston (Richlands) (1) 231,678 595,743 - 231,678
Newton (1) 223,453 574,594 - 223,453
Siler City (1) 268,312 689,945 - 268,312
Spring Lake (1) 218,925 562,949 - 218,925
Thomasville (E. Main) (1) 253,716 652,411 - 253,716
Thomasville (Randolph) (1) 327,727 842,726 - 327,727
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3,541,818 9,107,531 - 3,311,397
Virginia:
Ashland (1) 296,509 762,452 - 296,509
Blackstone (1) 275,565 708,596 - 275,565
Bluefield (1) 205,700 528,947 - 205,700
Chester (1) 300,165 771,852 - 300,165
Clarksville (1) 211,545 543,972 - 211,545
Clintwood (1) 222,673 572,588 - 222,673
Dublin (1) 364,065 936,168 - 364,065
Franklin (1) 287,867 740,230 - 287,867
Galax (1) 309,578 796,057 - 309,578
Hopewell (1) 263,939 678,701 - 263,939
Lebanon (1) 266,340 684,876 - 266,340
Lynchburg (Langhorne) (1) 249,865 642,509 - 249,865
Lynchburg (Timberlake) (1) 276,153 710,107 - 276,153
Norfolk (1) 325,822 837,829 - 325,822
Orange (1) 244,883 629,699 - 244,883
Petersburg (1) 357,984 920,531 - 357,984
Richmond (Forest Hill) (1) 196,084 504,216 - 196,084
Richmond (Midlothian) (1) 270,736 696,179 - 270,736
Gross Amount at Which
Description Carried at Close of Period (2)
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Buildings & Accumulated Date of Date Life
Improvem'ts Total DepreciationConstr.Acquired (Years)
Restaurant Properties:
North Carolina:
Burlington 417,629 580,040 174,470 Oct-85 Apr-87 40
Denver 708,387 983,871 295,939 Jul-83 Apr-87 40
Eden 651,296 904,578 272,088 Jun-73 Apr-87 40
Fayetteville (Ramsey) 668,919 929,054 279,451 Oct-73 Apr-87 40
Fayetteville (N.Eastern) 792,696 1,100,967 331,160 Sep-83 Apr-87 40
Gastonia (E. Franklin) - - - Apr-63 Apr-87 40
Hillsborough 747,948 1,038,816 312,465 Mar-78 Apr-87 40
Kinston (W. Vernon) 609,777 846,912 254,743 Jul-62 Apr-87 40
Kinston (Richlands) 595,743 827,421 248,880 Dec-81 Apr-87 40
Newton 574,594 798,047 240,046 Mar-76 Apr-87 40
Siler City 689,945 958,257 288,235 May-79 Apr-87 40
Spring Lake 562,949 781,874 235,180 Mar-76 Apr-87 40
Thomasville (E. Main) 652,411 906,127 272,554 Feb-66 Apr-87 40
Thomasville (Randolph) 842,726 1,170,453 352,060 Apr-74 Apr-87 40
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8,515,020 11,826,417 3,557,271
Virginia:
Ashland 762,452 1,058,961 318,525 Apr-87 Apr-87 40
Blackstone 708,596 984,161 296,027 Sep-79 Apr-87 40
Bluefield 528,947 734,647 220,975 Feb-85 Apr-87 40
Chester 771,852 1,072,017 322,452 May-73 Apr-87 40
Clarksville 543,972 755,517 227,252 Oct-85 Apr-87 40
Clintwood 572,588 795,261 239,206 Jan-81 Apr-87 40
Dublin 936,168 1,300,233 391,098 Jul-83 Apr-87 40
Franklin 740,230 1,028,097 309,241 Feb-75 Apr-87 40
Galax 796,057 1,105,635 332,563 Jun-74 Apr-87 40
Hopewell 678,701 942,640 283,537 Jun-78 Apr-87 40
Lebanon 684,876 951,216 286,117 Jun-83 Apr-87 40
Lynchburg (Langhorne) 642,509 892,374 268,417 Sep-82 Apr-87 40
Lynchburg (Timberlake) 710,107 986,260 296,657 Aug-83 Apr-87 40
Norfolk 837,829 1,163,651 350,015 Aug-84 Apr-87 40
Orange 629,699 874,582 263,065 Aug-74 Apr-87 40
Petersburg 920,531 1,278,515 384,565 Mar-74 Apr-87 40
Richmond (Forest Hill) 504,216 700,300 210,643 Nov-74 Apr-87 40
Richmond (Midlothian) 696,179 966,915 290,838 Jan-74 Apr-87 40
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Costs
Description Encumb. Initial Costs Capitalized
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Buildings & Subsequent
Land Improvem'ts to Acquisition Land
Richmond (Myers) (1) 321,946 827,861 - 321,946
Roanoke (Hollins) (1) 257,863 663,076 - 257,863
Roanoke (Abenham) (1) 235,864 606,507 - 235,864
Rocky Mount (1) 248,434 638,829 - 248,434
Smithfield (1) 223,070 573,608 - 223,070
Staunton (1) 260,569 670,035 - -
Verona (1) 191,631 492,765 - 191,631
Virginia Beach (Lynnhaven) (1) 271,570 698,322 - 231,731
Virginia Beach (Holland) (1) 277,943 714,710 - 277,943
Wise (1) 219,471 564,355 - 219,471
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7,433,834 19,115,577 - 7,133,426
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Total Restaurant Properties 16,315,857 10,975,652 28,223,108 - 10,444,823
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Total Real Estate $229,714,263 $41,366,943 $ 282,638,841 $ 14,854,200 $41,224,746
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Gross Amount at Which
Description Carried at Close of Period (2)
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Buildings & Accumulated Date of Date Life
Improvem'ts Total DepreciationConstr.Acquired (Years)
Richmond (Myers) 827,861 1,149,807 345,851 Apr-83 Apr-87 40
Roanoke (Hollins) 663,076 920,939 277,010 Feb-73 Apr-87 40
Roanoke (Abenham) 606,507 842,371 253,377 Nov-82 Apr-87 40
Rocky Mount 638,829 887,263 266,879 May-80 Apr-87 40
Smithfield 573,608 796,678 239,633 Apr-77 Apr-87 40
Staunton - - - Sep-83 Apr-87 40
Verona 492,765 684,396 205,859 Jan-85 Apr-87 40
Virginia Beach (Lynnhaven) 698,322 930,053 291,734 Jun-80 Apr-87 40
Virginia Beach (Holland) 714,710 992,653 298,580 Aug-83 Apr-87 40
Wise 564,355 783,826 235,765 Jun-80 Apr-87 40
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18,445,542 25,578,968 7,705,881
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Total Restaurant Properties 26,960,562 37,405,385 11,263,152
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Total Real Estate $ 295,841,863 $337,066,609 $56,052,569
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(1) Indicates the restaurants encumbered by a line of credit with a bank for up
to $16,315,857 outstanding at 12/31/03.
(2) Aggregate cost basis at December 31, 2003, for federal income tax purposes
was approximately $310 million.
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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
2003 2002 2001
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Real estate investments:
Balance at beginning of year $ 314,871,784 $ 260,748,391 $ 257,520,268
Additions during year
Acquisitions 23,525,339 51,435,516 370,605
Effect of consolidation (1) - - 593,833
Improvements, etc. 3,350,919 2,785,303 2,809,344
Deductions during year (4,681,433) (97,426) (545,659)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Balance at close of year $ 337,066,609 $ 314,871,784 $ 260,748,391
===================== ===================== =====================
Accumulated depreciation:
Balance at beginning of year $ 49,448,825 $ 40,751,890 $ 32,815,205
Effect of consolidation (1) - - 248,026
Provision for depreciation 10,039,615 8,794,361 7,828,457
Deductions during year (3,435,871) (97,426) (139,798)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Balance at close of year $ 56,052,569 $ 49,448,825 $ 40,751,890
===================== ===================== =====================
(1) Effective January 2001, the consolidated accounts of BNP Residential
Properties Limited Partnership include the assets of BNP Management, Inc.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No.
Page
2.1* Master Agreement of Merger and Acquisition by and among -
BNP Residential Properties, Inc., BNP Residential Properties
Limited Partnership, Paul G. Chrysson, James G. Chrysson,
W. Michael Gilley, Matthew G. Gallins, James D. Yopp, and
the partnerships and limited liability companies listed
therein, dated September 22, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to
Registration Statement No. 333-39803 on Form S-2, December
16, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference)
2.2* Amendment to Master Agreement of Merger and Acquisition -
dated September 22, 1997, by and among BNP Residential
Properties, Inc., BNP Residential Properties Limited
Partnership, Paul G. Chrysson, James G. Chrysson, W.
Michael Gilley, Matthew G. Gallins, James D. Yopp,
and the partnerships and limited liability companies
listed therein, dated November 3, 1997 (filed as
Exhibit 2.3 to BNP Residential Properties, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 1, 1997,
and incorporated herein by reference)
3.1* Articles of Incorporation (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to -
BNP Residential Properties, Inc., Current Report on
Form 8-K dated March 17, 1999, and incorporated
herein by reference)
3.2* Articles Supplementary, Classifying and Designating -
909,090 Shares of Series B Cumulative Convertible
Preferred Stock, dated December 28, 2001 (filed as
Exhibit 3.1 to BNP Residential Properties, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 28,
2001, and incorporated herein by reference)
3.3* Amended and Restated By-Laws (filed as Exhibit 3.2 -
to BNP Residential Properties, Inc., Current Report
on Form 8-K dated December 28, 2001, and incorporated
herein by reference)
4.1* Rights Agreement, dated March 18, 1999, between the -
Company and First Union National Bank (filed as
Exhibit 4 to BNP Residential Properties, Inc. Current
Report on Form 8-K dated March 17, 1999, and
incorporated herein by reference)
4.2* Registration Rights Agreement By and Among BNP -
Residential Properties, Inc. and Preferred
Investment I, LLC, dated December 28, 2001
(filed as Exhibit 4 to BNP Residential Properties,
Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K dated December
28, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.1* Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited -
Partnership of Boddie-Noell Properties Limited
Partnership dated as of March 17, 1999 (filed
as Exhibit 10.1 to the company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998,
and incorporated herein by reference)
10.2* Amendment to Second Amended and Restated -
Agreement of Limited Partnership of BNP Residential
Properties Limited Partnership, dated December
28, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to BNP Residential
Properties, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K dated
December 28, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.3* Investment Agreement By and Between BNP Residential -
Properties, Inc. and Preferred Investment I, LLC,
dated December 28, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to
BNP Residential Properties, Inc. Current Report on
Form 8-K dated December 28, 2001, and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.4* Amended and Restated Master Lease Agreement dated -
December 21, 1995, between BNP Residential Properties,
Inc. and Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. (filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to BNP Residential Properties,
Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K dated December
31, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.5* BNP Residential Properties, Inc. 1994 Stock Option -
and Incentive Plan effective August 4, 1994, and
amended effective May 15, 1998 (filed as an exhibit
in Schedule 14A of Proxy Statement dated April 13,
1998, and incorporated herein by reference)
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10.6* Form and description of Employment Agreements dated -
July 15, 1997, and December 1, 2002, between BNP
Residential Properties, Inc. and certain officers
(filed as Exhibit 10 to BNP Residential Properties,
Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended September 30, 1997; and as Exhibit 10.7 to
BNP Residential Properties, Inc. Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, and
incorporated herein by reference)
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant 64
23 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP 65
31.1 Section 302 Certification by Chief Executive Officer 66
31.2 Section 302 Certification by Chief Financial Officer 67
32.1 Section 906 Certification by Chief Executive Officer 68
32.2 Section 906 Certification by Chief Financial Officer 69
* Incorporated herein by reference
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