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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
  
FORM 10-Q

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period ___________ to ___________
Commission File Number: 001-35789 (CyrusOne Inc.)
CyrusOne Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland (CyrusOne Inc.)
46-0691837
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1649 West Frankford Road, Carrollton, TX 75007
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(972) 350-0060
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (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  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    
Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.



Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    
Yes  ¨    No  ý
There were 83,525,459 shares of common stock outstanding as of October 27, 2016 with a par value of $0.01 per share.


EXPLANATORY NOTE
Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this report to “we,” “us,” “our,” “our Company” or “the Company” refer to CyrusOne Inc. together with its consolidated subsidiaries, including CyrusOne LP, a Maryland limited partnership. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references to “our operating partnership” or “the operating partnership” refer to CyrusOne LP together with its consolidated subsidiaries.
CyrusOne Inc. is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, whose only material asset is its ownership of operating partnership units of CyrusOne LP. As a result, CyrusOne Inc. does not conduct business itself, other than acting as the sole beneficial owner and sole trustee of CyrusOne GP (the sole general partner of CyrusOne LP), a Maryland statutory trust, issuing public equity from time to time and guaranteeing certain debt of CyrusOne LP and certain of its subsidiaries. CyrusOne Inc. itself does not issue any indebtedness but guarantees the debt of CyrusOne LP and certain of its subsidiaries, as disclosed in this report. CyrusOne LP and its subsidiaries hold substantially all the assets of the Company. CyrusOne LP conducts the operations of the business, along with its subsidiaries, and is structured as a partnership with no publicly traded equity. Except for net proceeds from public equity issuances by CyrusOne Inc., which are generally contributed to CyrusOne LP in exchange for operating partnership units, CyrusOne LP generates the capital required by the Company's business through CyrusOne LP's operations and by CyrusOne LP's incurrence of indebtedness.
As of September 30, 2016, the total number of outstanding shares of common stock was 83.5 million and our former parent, Cincinnati Bell Inc. (CBI) owned less than 5.0% of the outstanding common stock of CyrusOne Inc. On December 31, 2015, CyrusOne Inc. completed an exchange of all the operating partnership units of CyrusOne LP owned, directly or indirectly, by CBI for an equal number of shares of common stock of CyrusOne Inc. As a result, CyrusOne Inc., directly or indirectly, owns all the operating partnership units of CyrusOne LP. As the direct or indirect owner of all the operating partnership units of CyrusOne LP and as sole beneficial owner and sole trustee of CyrusOne GP, which is the sole general partner of CyrusOne LP, CyrusOne Inc. has the full, exclusive and complete responsibility for the operating partnership's day-to-day management and control.



INDEX
 
Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CyrusOne Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
IN MILLIONS, except share and per share amounts
 
 
As of
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
Assets
 
 
Investment in real estate:
 
 
Land
$
143.1

$
93.0

Buildings and improvements
1,009.3

905.3

Equipment
976.9

598.2

Construction in progress
304.0

231.1

Subtotal
2,433.3

1,827.6

Accumulated depreciation
(546.4
)
(435.6
)
Net investment in real estate
1,886.9

1,392.0

Cash and cash equivalents
11.0

14.3

Rent and other receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2.0 and $1.0 as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively)
73.0

76.1

Restricted cash
—

1.5

Goodwill
455.1

453.4

Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of $105.2 and $90.6 as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively)
155.8

170.3

Other assets
114.5

88.0

Total assets
$
2,696.3

$
2,195.6

Liabilities and equity
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
214.6

$
136.6

Deferred revenue
72.5

78.7

Capital lease obligations
11.9

12.2

Long-term debt, net
1,065.7

996.5

Lease financing arrangements
141.9

150.0

Total liabilities
1,506.6

1,374.0

Commitment and contingencies


Equity
 
 
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 authorized; no shares issued or outstanding
—

—

Common stock, $.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized and 83,524,905 and 72,556,334 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
0.8

0.7

Additional paid in capital
1,408.9

967.2

Accumulated deficit
(218.8
)
(145.9
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(1.2
)
(0.4
)
Total stockholders’ equity
1,189.7

821.6

Total liabilities and equity
$
2,696.3

$
2,195.6


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

5

CyrusOne Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)

IN MILLIONS, except share and per share data
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
Revenue
$
143.8

$
111.2

$
391.7

$
286.0

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
Property operating expenses
54.6

42.2

139.7

107.3

Sales and marketing
4.7

3.2

12.9

8.9

General and administrative
13.9

12.5

42.8

31.5

Depreciation and amortization
50.6

39.1

134.6

101.6

Transaction and acquisition integration costs
1.2

1.8

3.9

11.5

        Asset impairments and loss on disposal
—

4.9

—

13.5

Total costs and expenses
125.0

103.7

333.9

274.3

Operating income
18.8

7.5

57.8

11.7

Interest expense
13.8

12.1

37.4

29.2

Net income (loss) before income taxes
5.0

(4.6
)
20.4

(17.5
)
Income tax expense
(0.6
)
(0.7
)
(1.3
)
(1.5
)
Net income (loss)
4.4

(5.3
)
19.1

(19.0
)
Noncontrolling interest in net loss
—

(0.7
)
—

(4.6
)
Net income (loss) attributed to common stockholders
$
4.4

$
(4.6
)
$
19.1

$
(14.4
)
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
80.6

64.3

77.0

50.6

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
81.3

64.3

77.6

50.6

Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted
$
0.05

$
(0.08
)
$
0.24

$
(0.30
)
Dividends declared per share
$
0.380

$
0.315

$
1.140

$
0.945


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


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CyrusOne Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited)

IN MILLIONS
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
Net income (loss)
$
4.4

$
(5.3
)
$
19.1

$
(19.0
)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(0.7
)
(0.4
)
(0.8
)
(0.4
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
3.7

(5.7
)
18.3

(19.4
)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

(0.7
)
—

(4.6
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to CyrusOne Inc.
$
3.7

$
(5.0
)
$
18.3

$
(14.8
)

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

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CyrusOne Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(unaudited)

 
Stockholder's Equity/Parent's Net Investment
 
 
 
Shares of Common Stock Outstanding
Common Stock
Additional
Paid In
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Total
Stockholders'
Equity/
Parent’s Net
Investment
Non-
controlling
Interest
Total
Equity
IN MILLIONS
Balance January 1, 2015
38.7

$
0.4

$
516.5

$
(55.9
)
$
(0.3
)
$
460.7

$
256.3

$
717.0

Net loss
—

—

—

(19.0
)
—

(19.0
)
—

(19.0
)
Noncontrolling interest allocated net loss
—

—

—

4.6

—

4.6

(4.6
)
—

Stock issuance costs
—

—

(0.8
)
—

—

(0.8
)
—

(0.8
)
Stock based compensation
0.3

—

10.5

—

—

10.5

—

10.5

Tax payment upon exercise of equity awards
—

—

(0.8
)
—

—

(0.8
)
—

(0.8
)
Issuance of common stock
27.3

0.2

799.1

—

—

799.3

—

799.3

Redemption of noncontrolling interest
—

—

(412.2
)
—

—

(412.2
)
(184.2
)
(596.4
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
—

—

—

—

(0.4
)
(0.4
)
—

(0.4
)
Dividends and distributions, $0.945 per share
—

—

—

(54.0
)
—

(54.0
)
(14.3
)
(68.3
)
Balance at September 30, 2015
66.3

$
0.6

$
912.3

$
(124.3
)
$
(0.7
)
$
787.9

$
53.2

$
841.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance January 1, 2016
72.6

$
0.7

$
967.2

$
(145.9
)
$
(0.4
)
$
821.6

$
—

$
821.6

Net income
—

—

—

19.1

—

19.1

—

19.1

Stock issuance costs
—

—

(1.6
)
—

—

(1.6
)
—

(1.6
)
Stock based compensation
0.6

—

8.5

—

—

8.5

—

8.5

Tax payment upon exercise of equity awards
(0.5
)
—

(13.7
)
—

—

(13.7
)
—

(13.7
)
Issuance of common stock
10.8

0.1

448.5

—

—

448.6

—

448.6

Foreign currency translation adjustment
—

—

—

—

(0.8
)
(0.8
)
—

(0.8
)
Dividends, $1.14 per share
—

—

—

(92.0
)
—

(92.0
)
—

(92.0
)
Balance at September 30, 2016
83.5

$
0.8

$
1,408.9

$
(218.8
)
$
(1.2
)
$
1,189.7

$
—

$
1,189.7


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



8

CyrusOne Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
IN MILLIONS
 
 
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2016
Nine months ended September 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
19.1

$
(19.0
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
134.6

101.6

Non-cash interest expense
11.1

2.3

Stock-based compensation expense
8.5

10.5

Provision for bad debt
0.9

0.3

Asset impairments and loss on disposal
—

13.5

Change in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
Rent receivables and other assets
(29.0
)
(16.9
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
2.6

9.9

Deferred revenues
(6.2
)
0.8

Due to affiliates
—

(1.5
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
141.6

101.5

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
Capital expenditures – purchase of fixed assets
(131.1
)
(17.3
)
Capital expenditures – other development
(425.4
)
(140.9
)
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired
—

(398.4
)
Changes in restricted cash
1.5

—

Net cash used in investing activities
(555.0
)
(556.6
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
Issuance of common stock
448.6

799.3

Stock issuance costs
(1.6
)
(0.8
)
Acquisition of operating partnership units
—

(596.4
)
Dividends paid
(82.8
)
(58.3
)
Borrowings from credit facility
530.0

220.0

Payments on credit facility
(460.0
)
—

Proceeds from issuance of debt
—

103.8

Payments on capital leases and lease financing arrangements
(6.8
)
(3.8
)
Payment of note payable
(1.5
)
—

Debt issuance costs
(2.1
)
(5.4
)
Tax payment upon exercise of equity awards
(13.7
)
—

Net cash provided by financing activities
410.1

458.4

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(3.3
)
3.3

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
14.3

36.5

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
11.0

$
39.8

Supplemental disclosures
 
 
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized
$
33.4

$
21.4

Cash paid for income taxes
1.2

2.5

Capitalized interest
6.8

4.2

Non-cash investing and financing activities
 
 
Acquisition and development of properties in accounts payable and other liabilities
117.7

37.9

Dividends payable
33.6

23.5

Debt issuance costs
—

0.3

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

9
CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)


1. Description of Business
CyrusOne Inc., together with CyrusOne GP, a wholly owned subsidiary of CyrusOne Inc., through which CyrusOne Inc. wholly owns CyrusOne LP (the operating partnership) and the subsidiaries of the operating partnership (collectively, “CyrusOne”, “we”, “us”, “our”, and the “Company”) is an owner, operator and developer of enterprise-class, carrier-neutral, multi-tenant data center properties. Our customers operate in a number of industries, including information technology, financial services, energy, oil and gas, mining, medical and consumer goods and services. We currently operate 35 data centers and 2 recovery centers located in the United States, United Kingdom and Singapore.

2. Formation and Recent Developments

Formation
On January 24, 2013, CyrusOne Inc. completed its initial public offering (the IPO) of common stock, issuing approximately 19.0 million shares for $337.1 million, net of underwriting discounts. In addition, on January 24, 2013, CyrusOne Inc., together with CyrusOne GP, purchased approximately 21.9 million, or 33.9%, of the operating partnership’s units for $337.1 million and through CyrusOne GP assumed the controlling interest in the operating partnership. CBI, which prior to the IPO and the related transactions held 100% of the operating partnership's units, retained a noncontrolling interest in the operating partnership of 66.1%.
The Company completed public offerings in June 2014, April 2015, June 2015, March 2016 and August 2016 of 16.0 million, 14.3 million, 13.0 million, 6.9 million and 3.4 million shares of its common stock, respectively. The Company received $355.9 million, $426.0 million, $373.3 million, $255.0 million and $164.8 million net proceeds from the public offerings in June 2014, April 2015, June 2015, March 2016 and August 2016, respectively.
On December 14, 2015, CyrusOne Inc. completed a public secondary offering of 1.4 million shares of common stock on behalf of CBI. The Company received no proceeds from the offering. On December 31, 2015, CyrusOne Inc. completed an issuance of approximately 6.3 million newly issued shares of common stock in exchange for an equal number of operating partnership units of CyrusOne LP, held by a subsidiary of CBI. As of September 30, 2016, CBI owned less than 5.0% of the common stock of CyrusOne Inc. All of the 83.5 million outstanding operating partnership units of CyrusOne LP are owned, directly or indirectly, by CyrusOne Inc.
Recent Developments
On March 17, 2016, CyrusOne LP entered into a first amended and restated credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) which amended and restated in its entirety the credit agreement governing its senior unsecured revolving credit facility and senior unsecured term loan facility, originally dated as of October 9, 2014. The Credit Agreement provided for an additional $250.0 million senior unsecured term loan facility in addition to the existing senior unsecured term loan facility and senior unsecured revolving credit facility. CyrusOne LP borrowed $250.0 million under the additional senior unsecured term loan facility and used the proceeds to repay a portion of the amount outstanding under the revolving credit facility.
On March 21, 2016, CyrusOne Inc. completed a public offering of 6.9 million shares of its common stock for $255.0 million, net of underwriting discounts of approximately $10.6 million. CyrusOne LP used the proceeds to acquire the Chicago-Aurora I data center from CME Group for $131.1 million and to fund its development pipeline. During the first quarter of 2016, the Company issued $0.9 million of common shares related to the exercise of stock options and $0.1 million of common shares related to the employee stock purchase plan. In total, offerings of common stock during the first quarter of 2016 resulted in $256.0 million of cash flow from financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.
On May 2, 2016, CyrusOne Inc. and CyrusOne GP amended and restated the Agreement of Limited Partnership of CyrusOne LP (Amended LP Agreement) to reflect that CBI and its subsidiaries have ceased to be partners or hold any partnership interests in CyrusOne LP and therefore have no rights under the Amended LP Agreement. The Amended LP Agreement also effects certain changes to clarify language, comply with or conform to Maryland and partnership tax law and make various technical corrections and ministerial changes.
On May 4, 2016, CyrusOne Inc. filed a Form S-3 with the SEC as a "well-known seasoned issuer" ("WKSI") using an automatic shelf registration process. Under this process, CyrusOne Inc. or any selling security holders may sell any combination of the securities described in the registration statement from time to time in one or more offerings in amounts to be determined at the time of any offering.
On July 1, 2016, the Company filed a prospectus supplement and entered into sales agreements (the Sales Agreements) with each of Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Jefferies LLC, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith

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CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)


Incorporated and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc., as sales agents, pursuant to which CyrusOne Inc. may issue and sell from time to time shares of its common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $320.0 million, pursuant to an “at the market” program. Sales of shares of CyrusOne Inc. common stock under the Sales Agreements are made by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions on the NASDAQ Global Select Market or otherwise at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or, subject to specific instructions of CyrusOne Inc., at negotiated prices. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company sold 0.5 million shares of its common stock under this program, generating net proceeds of approximately $26.3 million after giving effect to sales agent commissions of $0.3 million.
On August 15, 2016, CyrusOne Inc. completed a public offering of 3.4 million shares of its common stock for $164.8 million, net of underwriting discounts of approximately $6.9 million. CyrusOne Inc. contributed the net proceeds from the sale of its shares to its operating partnership in exchange for an equivalent number of newly issued operating partnership units (the August OP Contribution and Issuance). CyrusOne LP has used and intends to use the proceeds from the August OP Contribution and Issuance to fund growth capital expenditures related to recently signed leases, to repay borrowings under its senior unsecured revolving credit facility, and for general corporate purposes, which may include funding future acquisitions, investments or capital expenditures. In connection with this offering, on August 10, 2016, CyrusOne Inc. entered into (a) a forward sale agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. (the Forward Sale Agreement) with respect to 3.4 million shares of its common stock, and (b) an additional forward sale agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. (the Additional Forward Sale Agreement, and together with the Forward Sale Agreement, the Forward Sale Agreements) with respect to 1.0 million shares of its common stock in connection with the underwriters' exercise of their option to purchase these shares.
Pursuant to the terms of the Forward Sale Agreements, and subject to CyrusOne Inc.’s right to elect cash or net share settlement under the Forward Sale Agreements, CyrusOne Inc. intends to issue and sell, upon physical settlement of such Forward Sale Agreements, 4.4 million shares of its common stock to Goldman, Sachs & Co. in exchange for cash proceeds per share equal to the applicable forward sale price, which was initially $48.48 per share and is subject to certain adjustments as provided in the applicable forward sale agreement. CyrusOne Inc. expects to physically settle the Forward Sale Agreements in full, which settlement or settlements will occur on or before August 1, 2017.

3. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, are prepared on a consolidated basis.
In addition, the accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 26, 2016. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted from this report on Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.
Results for the interim periods in this report are not necessarily indicative of future financial results and have not been audited by our independent registered public accounting firm. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2016, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. These adjustments are of a normal recurring nature and consistent with the adjustments recorded to prepare the annual audited financial statements as of December 31, 2015, except as described in the following paragraph. All amounts reflected are in millions except share and per share data.
During the third quarter of 2016, the Company identified certain immaterial errors relating to prior periods where Depreciation and amortization and Interest expense were understated. In the third quarter of 2016, we corrected the cumulative amount of these errors which resulted in additional Depreciation and amortization of $2.6 million and related Interest expense of $1.1 million.

4. Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates—Preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions that we may undertake in the future. Estimates are used in determining the fair value of leased real estate, including purchase price allocations for business combinations, the useful lives of real estate and other long-lived assets, future cash flows associated with goodwill and other long-lived asset impairment testing, deferred tax assets and liabilities and loss contingencies. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions.

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CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

Investments in Real Estate—Investments in real estate consist of land, buildings, improvements and integral equipment utilized in our data center operations. Real estate acquired from third parties has been recorded at its acquisition cost. Real estate acquired from CBI and its affiliates has been recorded at its historical cost basis. Additions and improvements which extend an asset’s useful life or increase its functionality are capitalized and depreciated over the asset’s remaining life. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
When we are involved in the construction of structural improvements to leased property, we are deemed the accounting owner of the leased real estate. In these instances, we bear substantially all the construction period risk, including managing or funding construction. As we have substantially all of the construction risks, we are deemed the “owner” of the asset under construction for accounting purposes during the construction period, and are therefore required to capitalize the construction costs on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. At inception, the fair value of the building (excluding land) is recorded as an asset and the construction and modification costs to the building, which are not funded by us, would be recorded as a liability. As construction progresses, the value of the asset and obligation increases by the fair value of the structural improvements. At completion of the construction, Sales-Leaseback Accounting under ASC 840-40-25 is also evaluated. Due to our continuing involvement with the lessor, Sales-Leaseback Accounting is precluded and the liability is not derecognized. When the asset is placed in service, depreciation commences, and the leased real estate is depreciated to the lesser of (i) its estimated fair value at the end of the term or (ii) the expected amount of the unamortized obligation at the end of the term. The associated obligation is presented as Lease financing arrangements in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
When we are not deemed the accounting owner of leased real estate, we further evaluate the lease to determine whether it should be classified as a capital or operating lease. One of the following four characteristics must be present to classify a lease as a capital lease: (i) the lease transfers ownership of the property to the lessee by the end of the lease term, (ii) the lease contains a bargain purchase option, (iii) the lease term is equal to 75% or more of the estimated economic life of the leased property or (iv) the net present value of the lease payments are at least 90% of the fair value of the leased property.
Construction in progress includes direct and indirect expenditures for the construction and expansion of our data centers and is stated at its acquisition cost. Independent contractors perform substantially all of the construction and expansion efforts of our data centers. Construction in progress includes costs incurred under construction contracts including project management services, engineering and schematic design services, design development, construction services and other construction-related fees and services. Interest, property taxes and certain labor costs are also capitalized during the construction of an asset.
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. Useful lives range from nine to thirty years for buildings, three to thirty years for building improvements, and three to twenty years for equipment. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the asset’s useful life or the remaining lease term, including renewal options which are reasonably assured.
Management reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets, including intangible assets with finite lives, when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Examples of such indicators may include a significant adverse change in the extent to which or manner in which the property is being used, an accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for acquisition or development, or a history of operating or cash flow losses. When such indicators exist, we review an estimate of the undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of an asset (or group of assets) and its eventual disposition and compare such amount to its carrying amount. We consider factors such as future operating income, leasing demand, competition and other factors. If our undiscounted net cash flows indicate that we are unable to recover the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized. An impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the asset’s carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we recognized impairments of $9.2 million related to the Austin 1 lease termination. There were no impairments recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
Business Combinations—The Company applies the purchase method for business combinations, where all tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and all liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value. Any excess purchase price is recorded as goodwill. Transaction costs associated with business combinations are expensed as incurred. Revenues and the results of operations of the acquired business are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements commencing on the date of acquisition.
Cash and Cash Equivalents—Cash and cash equivalents include all non-restricted cash held in financial institutions and other non-restricted highly liquid short-term investments with original maturities at acquisition of three months or less.
Restricted Cash—Restricted cash includes cash equivalents held to collateralize standby letters of credit and/or deposited in escrow to fund construction or pending potential acquisition transactions. In addition, we may have other cash that is not immediately available for use in current operations.

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Goodwill—Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in connection with business acquisitions. We perform impairment testing of goodwill, at the reporting unit level, on an annual basis or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist.

The fair value of our reporting unit was determined using a combination of market-based valuation multiples for comparable businesses and discounted cash flow analysis based on internal financial forecasts incorporating market participant assumptions. There were no goodwill impairments recognized for any of the periods presented.
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets—Intangible assets represent purchased assets that lack physical substance, but can be separately distinguished from goodwill because of contractual or other legal rights or because the asset is capable of being sold or exchanged, either on its own or in combination with a related contract, asset, or liability. Intangible assets with finite lives consist of trademarks, customer relationships, and a favorable leasehold interest.

Rent and Other Receivables—Receivables consist principally of trade receivables from customers and are generally unsecured and due within 30 to 120 days. Unbilled receivables arise from services rendered but not yet billed. Expected credit losses associated with trade receivables are recorded as an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based upon historic patterns of credit losses for aged receivables as well as specific provisions for certain identifiable, potentially uncollectible balances. When internal collection efforts on accounts have been exhausted, the accounts are written-off and the associated allowance for doubtful accounts is reduced.
Deferred Leasing Costs—Deferred leasing costs are presented with Other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Leasing commissions incurred at the commencement of a new lease are capitalized and amortized over the term of the customer lease. Amortization of deferred leasing costs is presented with Depreciation and amortization in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. If a lease terminates prior to the expiration of the lease, the remaining unamortized cost is written off to amortization expense. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, deferred leasing costs were $22.1 million and $14.2 million, respectively.
Deferred Financing Costs—Deferred financing costs include costs incurred in connection with issuance of debt, including our senior notes, term loans and revolving credit facilities. These costs include deferred financing costs associated with our revolving line of credit and are presented in the balance sheet as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability. These financing costs are deferred and amortized to expense over the term of the instrument and are included as a component of Interest expense.
Revenue Recognition—Colocation rentals are generally billed monthly in advance, and some contracts have escalating payments over the term of the contract. If rents escalate without the lessee gaining access to or control over additional leased space or power, and the lessee takes possession of, or controls the physical use of the property (including all contractually committed power) at the beginning of the lease term, the rental payments by the lessee are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. If rents escalate because the lessee gains access to and control over additional leased space or power, revenue is recognized in proportion to the additional space or power in the periods that the lessee has control over the use of the additional space or power. The excess of revenue recognized over amounts contractually due is recognized in Other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Some of our leases are structured on a full-service gross basis in which the customer pays a fixed amount for both colocation rent and power. Other leases provide that the customer will be billed for power based upon actual usage which is separately metered. In both cases, this revenue is presented as Revenue in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Power is generally billed one month in arrears, and an estimate of this revenue is accrued in the month that the associated costs are incurred. We generally are not entitled to reimbursements for real estate taxes, insurance or other operating expenses. Generally, we receive an administrative fee when we manage the meters for our customers.
Revenue is recognized for services or products that are deemed separate units of accounting. When a customer makes an advance payment or they are contractually obligated to pay any amounts in advance, which is not deemed a separate unit of accounting, Deferred revenue is recorded. This revenue is recognized ratably over the expected term of the lease, unless the pattern of service suggests otherwise. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Deferred revenue was $72.5 million and $78.7 million, respectively.
Certain customer leases require specified levels of service or performance. If we fail to meet these service levels, our customers may be eligible to receive credits on their contractual billings. These credits are recognized against revenue when an event occurs that gives rise to such credits.


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A provision for doubtful accounts is recognized when the collection of contractual rent, straight-line rent or customer reimbursements are deemed to be uncollectible.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense—Depreciation expense is recognized over the estimated useful lives of real estate applying the straight-line method. The useful life of leased real estate and leasehold improvements is the lesser of the economic useful life of the asset or the term of the lease, including optional renewal periods if renewal of the lease is reasonably assured. The residual value of leased real estate is estimated as the lesser of (i) the expected fair value of the asset at the end of the lease term or (ii) the expected amount of the unamortized liability at the end of the lease term. Estimated useful lives are periodically reviewed. Depreciation expense was $44.2 million and $115.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and $32.1 million and $84.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.
Amortization expense is recognized over the estimated useful lives of finite-lived intangibles. Finite-lived intangibles include trademarks, customer relationships, favorable leasehold interests and deferred leasing costs. As of September 30, 2016, the estimated remaining weighted average useful life of trademarks and customer relationships was 10 and 13 years, respectively. In addition, we have a favorable leasehold interest related to a land lease that is being amortized over the lease term of 51 years. Deferred leasing costs are amortized over 3 to 5 years. Amortization expense was $6.4 million and $19.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and $7.0 million and $16.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. 
Transaction and Acquisition Integration Costs—Transaction costs represent incremental legal, accounting and professional fees incurred in connection with the formation transactions, our qualification as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, and potential business combinations. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred and do not include any recurring costs from our ongoing operations. Integration costs represent incremental costs to integrate a consummated acquisition.
Income Taxes—The income tax provision consists of an amount for taxes currently payable and an amount for tax consequences deferred to future periods. CyrusOne Inc. has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), commencing with our initial taxable year ending December 31, 2013. Provided we continue to meet the various qualification tests mandated under the Code, we are generally not subject to corporate level federal income tax on the earnings distributed currently to our stockholders. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, our taxable income will be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates and any applicable alternative minimum tax, and we may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years.
While CyrusOne Inc. and the operating partnership do not pay federal income taxes, we are still subject to foreign, state and local income taxes in the locations in which we conduct business. Our taxable REIT subsidiaries (each a TRS) are also subject to federal and state income taxes to the extent they earn taxable income.
Deferred income taxes are recognized in certain entities. Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences in the basis between financial statement and income tax assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes are recalculated annually at rates then in effect. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that are more likely than not to be realized. The ultimate realization of the deferred tax assets depends upon our ability to generate future taxable income during the periods in which basis differences and other deductions become deductible and prior to the expiration of the net operating loss carryforwards.
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction as well as various foreign, state and local jurisdictions. The Company's previous tax filings are subject to normal reviews by regulatory agencies until the related statute of limitations expires. With a few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U. S. federal, state or local examinations for years prior to 2012, and we have no liabilities for uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2016.
Earnings Per Share—Basic EPS includes only the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS includes the weighted average number of common shares and the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock and share unit awards outstanding during the period, when such instruments are dilutive. Diluted EPS also includes the dilutive impact of shares issuable under the forward sales agreement using the treasury stock method.
All outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to nonforfeitable dividends are treated as participating in undistributed earnings with common stockholders. Awards of this nature are considered participating securities and the two-class method of computing basic and diluted EPS is applied. The forward contract entered into in August 2016 is not a participating security.
Stock-Based Compensation—In conjunction with the IPO, our board of directors adopted the 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan, (LTIP) which was amended and restated by our stockholders on May 2, 2016. The LTIP is administered by the compensation committee of the board of directors, or the plan administrator. Awards issuable under the LTIP include common stock, restricted stock, stock options and other incentive awards. See Note 10 for additional details relating to these awards.

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Share-based compensation expense is based on the estimated grant-date fair value. CyrusOne Inc. recognizes share-based compensation expense, less estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for time-based awards and on a graded vesting basis for performance-based awards. CyrusOne estimates forfeitures based on historical activity, expected employee turnover, and other qualitative factors which are adjusted for changes in estimates and award vesting. All expenses for an award will be recognized by the time it becomes fully vested.
CyrusOne Inc. uses the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model to calculate the fair value of stock options. This option valuation model requires the use of subjective assumptions, including the estimated fair value of the underlying common stock, the expected stock price volatility, and the expected term of the option. The estimated fair value of the underlying common stock is based on third-party valuations. Our volatility estimates are based on a peer group of companies. We estimate the expected term of the awards to be the weighted average mid-point between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term. We use this method to estimate the expected term since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data.
For interim periods, we use our year-to-date actual results, financial forecasts, and other available information to estimate the probability of the award vesting based on the performance metrics.
Business Segments—Business segments are components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and regularly viewed by the chief operating decision maker to assess performance and allocate resources. Our chief operating decision maker, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, reviews our financial information on an aggregate basis. Furthermore, our data centers have similar economic characteristics and customers across all geographic locations, and our service offerings have similar production processes, deliver services in a similar manner and use the same types of facilities and similar technologies. As a result, we have concluded that we have one reportable business segment.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09 (ASU 2014-09), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance that outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition guidance. This guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services and also requires certain additional disclosures which are effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2016. In July 2015, the FASB voted to approve a one-year deferral of the effective date to December 15, 2017 for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after that date and permitted early adoption of the standard, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. This guidance permits two implementation approaches. Companies can choose to apply the standard retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented (full retrospective application) or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings of the annual reporting period that includes the date of initial application (modified retrospective application). We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

ASU No. 2016-01 (ASU 2016-01), Financial instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10)

In January 2016, the FASB amended its standards related to the accounting of certain financial instruments. This amendment addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure. The new rules will become effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. We are in the process of evaluating the impact the amendment will have on the consolidated financial statements.

ASU No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02), Leases (Topic 842)

In February 2016, the FASB issued accounting standard update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This new lease guidance requires that an entity should recognize assets and liabilities for leases with a maximum possible term of more than 12 months. A lessee would recognize a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the leased asset (the underlying asset) for the lease term. Leases would be classified as either Type A leases (generally today’s capital leases) or Type B leases (generally today’s operating leases). For certain leases of assets other than property (for example, equipment, aircraft, cars, trucks), a lessee would classify the lease as a Type A lease and would do the following: (1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of lease payments and (2) recognize the unwinding of the discount on the lease liability as interest separately from the amortization of the right-of-use asset. For certain leases of property (that is, land and/or a building or part of a building), a lessee would classify the lease as a Type B lease and would do the following: (1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of lease payments  and (2) recognize a single lease cost, combining the unwinding of the discount on the lease liability with the amortization of the right-of-use asset, on a straight-line basis. This guidance also provides accounting updates with respect to lessor accounting under a

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lease arrangement. This new lease guidance is effective for CyrusOne beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach to adopt the new guidance. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance in our consolidated financial statements.

ASU No. 2016-09 (ASU 2016-09), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Subtopic 718)

In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions for both public and nonpublic entities, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the full impact of the new standard.

ASU No. 2016-12 (ASU 2016-12), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Subtopic 606)

In May 2016, the FASB issued guidance which amends certain aspects of the Board's new revenue standard, ASU 2014-09. The amendments include the collectibility of revenue, presentation of sales tax and other similar taxes collected from customers, contracts containing noncash considerations, and contract modifications and completed contracts at transition. The effective date and transition provisions are aligned with the requirements of ASU 2014-09 (as described above). We are currently evaluating the full impact of the new standard.

ASU No. 2016-13 (ASU 2016-13), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (Subtopic 326)

In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance which requires a financial asset measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The amendments affect entities holding financial assets and net investment in leases that are not accounted for at fair value through net income. The amendments affect loans, debt securities, trade receivables, net investments in leases, off-balance-sheet credit exposures, reinsurance receivables, and any other financial assets not excluded from the scope that have the contractual right to receive cash. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the full impact of the new standard.

ASU No. 2016-15 (ASU 2016-15), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (Subtopic 230)

In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance which addresses the diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. This update addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the full impact of the new standard.

5. Purchase of Fixed Assets

On March 31, 2016, CyrusOne LP purchased CME Group's Chicago-Aurora I data center in Aurora, Illinois for $131.1 million, including transaction related costs, in an all cash transaction. CyrusOne LP financed the purchase with proceeds of CyrusOne Inc's March 2016 common stock offering. The purchase enhances the geographic diversification of CyrusOne, provides access to a high quality enterprise customer base and strengthens our product portfolio. The transaction adds to CyrusOne Inc.'s existing data center platform an approximately 428,000 square-foot facility data center serving the Chicago metropolitan region. In addition, CyrusOne acquired approximately 15 acres of land directly adjacent to the data center for future development.

On April 1, 2016, the CME Group entered into a 15-year lease for data center space at the Aurora facility. The agreement is expected to enhance the range of services available to the Company and CME Group's mutual customers through connectivity, hosting and data offerings.

Other than the Aurora purchase, during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company purchased four properties for development for approximately $54.5 million.


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6. Long-Term Debt, Capital Lease Obligations and Lease Financing Arrangements
Long-term debt, Capital lease obligations and Lease financing arrangements presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements consist of the following:
IN MILLIONS
 
 
As of
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
Credit facilities:
 
 
Revolving credit facility
$
55.0

$
235.0

Term loan
550.0

300.0

6.375% senior notes due 2022, including bond premium
477.4

477.6

Notes payable
—

1.5

Deferred financing costs
(16.7
)
(17.6
)
Long-term debt
1,065.7

996.5

Capital lease obligations
11.9

12.2

Lease financing arrangements
141.9

150.0

Total
$
1,219.5

$
1,158.7

Credit Facility—On March 17, 2016, CyrusOne LP entered into a first amended and restated credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) which amended and restated in its entirety the 2014 Credit Facility, as amended previously. The Credit Agreement provides for an additional $250.0 million senior unsecured term loan facility (the Additional Term Loan) in addition to the existing $300.0 million Initial Term Loan and the existing $650.0 million Revolving Credit Facility. The Credit Agreement has an accordion feature under which CyrusOne LP may request an increase in the total commitments up to an amount not to exceed $250.0 million. Deferred financing costs of $2.1 million related to the Additional Term Loan were recorded as of September 30, 2016.
The Revolving Credit Facility is scheduled to mature in October 2018 and includes a one-year extension option, which if exercised by CyrusOne LP would extend the maturity date to October 2019. The Initial Term Loan is scheduled to mature in October 2019. The Additional Term Loan is scheduled to mature in September 2021. The Revolving Credit Facility currently bears interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus 1.70% and the Initial Term Loan and the Additional Term Loan currently bear interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus 1.65%.
We pay commitment fees for the unused amount of borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility and letter of credit fees on any outstanding letters of credit. The commitment fees are equal to 0.25% per annum of the actual daily amount by which the aggregate revolving commitments exceed the sum of outstanding revolving loans and letter of credit obligations. Commitment fees related to the Credit Agreement were $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Commitment fees related to the Credit Agreement were $1.1 million and $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
6.375% Senior Notes due 2022—On November 20, 2012, CyrusOne LP and CyrusOne Finance Corp. (Issuers) issued $525.0 million of 6.375% senior notes due 2022 (6.375% senior notes). The 6.375% senior notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Issuers, which rank equally in right of payment with all existing and future unsecured senior debt of the Issuers. The 6.375% senior notes are effectively subordinated to all existing and future secured indebtedness of the Issuers to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness. The 6.375% senior notes are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed by CyrusOne Inc., CyrusOne GP, and each of CyrusOne LP’s existing and future domestic wholly owned subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions. Each such guarantee is a senior unsecured obligation of the applicable guarantor, ranking equally with all existing and future unsecured senior debt of such guarantor and effectively subordinated to all existing and future secured indebtedness of such guarantor to the extent of the value of the assets securing that indebtedness. The 6.375% senior notes are structurally subordinated to all liabilities (including trade payables) of each subsidiary of the Issuers that does not guarantee the senior notes. The 6.375% senior notes bear interest at a rate of 6.375% per annum, payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year.
The 6.375% senior notes will mature on November 15, 2022. However, prior to November 15, 2017, the Issuers may, at their option, redeem some or all of the 6.375% senior notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 6.375% senior notes being redeemed, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption plus a “make-whole” premium. On or after November 15, 2017, the Issuers may, at their option, redeem some or all of the 6.375% senior notes at any time at declining redemption prices equal to (i) 103.188% beginning on November 15, 2017, (ii) 102.125% beginning on

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November 15, 2018, (iii) 101.063% beginning on November 15, 2019 and (iv) 100.000% beginning on November 15, 2020 and thereafter, plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date. In addition, before November 15, 2015, and subject to certain conditions, the Issuers may, at their option, redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 6.375% senior notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 106.375% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption; provided that (i) at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 6.375% senior notes remains outstanding after the redemption and (ii) the redemption occurs within 90 days of the closing of any such equity offering.
In November and December of 2014, we repurchased a portion of our 6.375% senior notes with an aggregate face value of $150.2 million for a purchase price of $163.0 million, including accrued and unpaid interest. This resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $12.8 million.
On July 1, 2015, the Issuers closed a private offering of $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 6.375% senior notes (New Notes) plus a premium of $3.8 million. The New Notes were issued as additional notes under the Indenture dated November 20, 2012 as supplemented by the first supplemental indenture dated July 1, 2015, and the New Notes have terms substantially identical to those of the 6.375% senior notes issued in November 2012. On December 29, 2015, all notes issued on July 1, 2015 were exchanged for registered notes.
Debt Covenants —The Credit Agreement requires us to maintain certain financial covenants including the following, in each case on a consolidated basis:
•
A minimum fixed charge ratio;
•
Maximum total and secured leverage ratios;
•
A minimum tangible net worth ratio;
•
A maximum secured recourse indebtedness ratio;
•
A minimum unencumbered debt yield ratio; and
•
A maximum ratio of unsecured indebtedness to unencumbered asset value.
Notwithstanding these limitations, we will be permitted, subject to the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement, to distribute to our stockholders cash dividends in an amount not to exceed 95% of our Funds From Operations (FFO), as defined in the Credit Agreement for any period. Similarly, our indenture permits dividends and distributions necessary for us to maintain our status as a REIT.
The Company’s most restrictive covenants are generally included in the Credit Agreement. In order to continue to have access to amounts available to it under the Credit Agreement, the Company must remain in compliance with all covenants.
The indenture governing the 6.375% senior notes contains affirmative and negative covenants customarily found in indebtedness of this type, including a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, the Company’s ability to: incur secured or unsecured indebtedness; pay dividends or distributions on its equity interests, or redeem or repurchase equity interests of the Company; make certain investments or other restricted payments; enter into transactions with affiliates; enter into agreements limiting the ability of the operating partnership’s subsidiaries to pay dividends or make certain transfers and other payments to the operating partnership or to other subsidiaries; sell assets; and merge, consolidate or transfer all or substantially all of the operating partnership’s assets. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the covenants contained in the indenture do not restrict the Company’s ability to pay dividends or distributions to stockholders to the extent (i) no default or event of default exists or is continuing under the indenture and (ii) the Company believes in good faith that we qualify as a REIT under the Code and the payment of such dividend or distribution is necessary either to maintain its status as a REIT or to enable it to avoid payment of any tax that could be avoided by reason of such dividend or distribution. The Company and its subsidiaries are also required to maintain total unencumbered assets of at least 150% of their unsecured debt on a consolidated basis, provided that for the purposes of such calculation their revolving credit facility shall be treated as unsecured indebtedness, in each case subject to certain qualifications set forth in the indenture.
As of September 30, 2016, we believe we were in compliance with all covenants.
Notes payable—The Company's note payable for approximately $1.4 million with a third-party for installation of electrical infrastructure at one of the Company's locations was repaid in July 2016.

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Deferred financing costs—Deferred financing costs are costs incurred in connection with obtaining long-term financing. Deferred financing costs were incurred in connection with the issuance of the Revolving Credit Facility, the Initial Term Loan, the Existing Term Loan and 6.375% senior notes due 2022. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, deferred financing costs totaled $16.7 million and $17.6 million, respectively. Deferred financing costs related to the senior notes are amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the related indebtedness. Deferred financing costs related to the Revolving Credit Facility and Initial Term Loan and Additional Term Loan are amortized using the straight-line method. Amortization of deferred financing costs, included in Interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations totaled $1.0 million and $3.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and $1.0 million and $2.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.
Capital lease obligations—We use leasing as a source of financing for certain of our data center facilities and related equipment. We currently operate eight data center facilities under leases recognized as capital leases. We have options to extend the initial lease term on all but one of these leases.
Lease financing arrangements—Lease financing arrangements represent leases of real estate in which we are involved in the construction of structural improvements to develop buildings into data centers. When we bear substantially all the construction period risk, such as managing or funding construction, we are deemed to be the accounting owner of the leased property and, at the lease inception date, we are required to record at fair value the property and associated liability on our balance sheet. These transactions generally do not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting due to our continued involvement in these data center operations.
Interest expense on Capital lease obligations and Lease financing arrangements was $3.4 million and $8.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and $2.5 million and $5.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.

7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value measurements are utilized in accounting for business combinations and testing of goodwill and other long-lived assets for impairment and disclosures. Fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The three-tier hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value, which prioritizes the inputs used in the methodologies of measuring fair value for assets and liabilities, is as follows:
Level 1—Observable inputs for identical instruments such as quoted market prices;
Level 2—Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (i.e., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs); and
Level 3—Unobservable inputs that reflect our determination of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. These inputs are developed based on the best information available, including our own data.
The fair value of Cash and cash equivalents, Restricted cash, Rent and other receivables, Accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their carrying value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

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The carrying value and fair value of other financial instruments are as follows:
IN MILLIONS
 
 
 
 
As of
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
 
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Fair Value
6.375% senior notes due 2022
$
477.4

$
506.3

$
477.6

$
493.8

Revolving credit facility and term loans
605.0

605.0

535.0

535.0

Note payable
—

—

1.5

1.2

The fair value of our 6.375% senior notes as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was based on the quoted market price for these notes, which is considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value of the Revolving Credit Facility, the Initial Term Loan and the Additional Term Loan approximates estimated fair value as of September 30, 2016, due to the variability of interest rates and the stability of our credit ratings. The fair value of the note payable at December 31, 2015, was calculated using a discounted cash flow model that incorporates current borrowing rates for obligations of similar duration. These fair value measurements are considered Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
8. Noncontrolling Interest - Operating Partnership
The following table shows the ownership interests as of September 30, 2016 and 2015, and the portion of net income (loss) and distributions for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015:
IN MILLIONS
 
 
 
 
As of
September 30, 2016
September 30, 2015
 
The Company
CBI
The Company
CBI
Operating partnership units
83.5

—

66.3

6.3

Ownership %
100.0
%
—
%
91.3
%
8.7
%
Portion of net income (loss)
19.1

—

(14.4
)
(4.6
)
Distributions
(92.0
)
—

(54.0
)
(14.3
)
Prior to the IPO, the operating partnership received a contribution of interests in real estate properties and the assumption of debt and other specified liabilities from CBI in exchange for the issuance of 123.7 million operating partnership units of CyrusOne LP to CBI. Subsequent to December 31, 2012, CyrusOne LP executed a 2.8 to 1.0 reverse unit split, resulting in CBI owning 44.1 million operating partnership units. On January 24, 2013, CBI exchanged 1.5 million operating partnership units for common shares of CyrusOne Inc.
After the IPO on January 24, 2013, CBI retained a noncontrolling interest in the operating partnership of 66.1%. The Company completed public offerings in 2014 and 2015 in which the proceeds were used to acquire the limited partnership interests in the operating partnership from CBI.
As of December 31, 2015, CBI owned approximately 9.5% of the Company’s common stock, and all of the operating partnership units of CyrusOne LP were owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company.
CyrusOne Inc. had no noncontrolling interests as of September 30, 2016, and CBI owned less than 5.0% of the Company's common stock.
9. Dividends
On August 1, 2016, we announced a regular cash dividend of $0.38 per common share payable to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2016. The dividends were paid on October 14, 2016.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

10. Stock-Based Compensation Plans
Stock-based compensation expense was as follows:
IN MILLIONS
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
Founders
$
—

$
1.4

$
0.3

$
4.0

2013 Grants
—

0.2

0.1

0.6

2014 Grants
0.3

0.7

0.9

2.0

2015 Grants
1.2

2.0

3.1

3.9

2016 Grants
0.8

—

4.1

—

Total
$
2.3

$
4.3

$
8.5

$
10.5

In conjunction with the IPO, the board of directors of CyrusOne Inc. adopted the LTIP. On May 2, 2016, our stockholders approved the amended and restated LTIP. The LTIP is administered by the board of directors. Awards issuable under the LTIP include common stock, restricted stock, stock options and other incentive awards. CyrusOne Inc. has reserved a total of 8.9 million shares of CyrusOne Inc. common stock for issuance pursuant to the LTIP, which may be adjusted for changes in capitalization and certain corporate transactions. To the extent that an award, if forfeitable, expires, terminates or lapses, or an award is otherwise settled in cash without the delivery of shares of common stock to the participant, then any unpaid shares subject to the award will be available for future grant or issuance under the LTIP. The payment of dividend equivalents in cash in conjunction with any outstanding awards will not be counted against the shares available for issuance under the LTIP. The related stock compensation expense incurred by CyrusOne Inc. is allocated to the operating partnership. Shares available under the LTIP at September 30, 2016, were approximately 5.8 million. Shares vest according to each agreement and as long as the employee remains employed with the Company. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for time and performance-based options and a Monte Carlo simulation for market-based awards. Compensation expense is measured based on the estimated grant-date fair value. Expense for time-based grants is recognized under a straight-line method. For market-based grants, expense is recognized under a graded expense attribution method. For performance-based grants, expense is recognized under a graded expense attribution method if it is probable that the performance targets will be achieved.
Founders Grants
On January 24, 2013, the Company granted 1.0 million shares of time-based restricted stock, which had an aggregate value of $19.0 million on the grant date. Holders of the restricted stock have all of the rights and privileges of stockholders including but not limited to the right to vote, receive dividends and distributions upon liquidation of CyrusOne. These shares vested on January 24, 2016.
2013 Grants
On April 17, 2013, the Company issued performance and market-based awards under the LTIP in the form of stock options and restricted stock. The grant date fair value of the restricted stock was $23.58 per share.
For these awards, vesting was tied 50% to the achievement of cumulative EBITDA targets and 50% to a market-based performance measure. These awards generally vest annually over a three-year period upon the achievement of cumulative EBITDA targets. The first two years are capped at 100% of the target with a cumulative true-up in year three. The portion of the award tied to market-based measures cliff vest at the end of three years upon the achievement of the applicable targets.
There were additional shares of time-based restricted stock issued during 2013 that cliff vest at the end of three years. The stock option awards have a contractual life of 10 years from the award date and were granted with an exercise price equal to $23.58 per share.
The holders of restricted stock shall have all of the rights and privileges of stockholders including the right to vote. Any dividends paid with respect to the shares shall be accrued by the Company and distributed on the vesting date provided that the applicable performance goal has been attained. As of September 30, 2016, there was no unearned compensation representing the unvested portion of the awards granted during 2013.



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CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

2014 Grants
On February 7, 2014, the Company issued performance and market-based awards under the LTIP in the form of restricted stock. The grant date fair value of the restricted stock was $20.65 per share.
For these awards, vesting was tied 50% to the achievement of cumulative Adjusted EBITDA targets and 50% to a market-based performance measure. These awards generally vest annually over a three-year period upon the achievement of cumulative Adjusted EBITDA targets. The first two years are capped at 100% of the target with a cumulative true-up in year three. The portion of the award tied to market-based measures cliff vest at the end of three years upon the achievement of the applicable targets.
There were additional shares of time-based restricted stock issued during 2014 that cliff vest at the end of three years.
As of September 30, 2016, unearned compensation representing the unvested portion of the awards granted during 2014, net of forfeitures, totaled $0.4 million, with a weighted average vesting period of 0.4 years.
2015 Grants
On February 10, 2015, the Company issued time, performance and market-based awards under the LTIP in the form of stock options and restricted stock. The grant date fair value of the restricted stock was $28.42 per share.
Twenty-five percent of the restricted stock awards are subject to time-based vesting and seventy-five percent of the restricted stock awards are equally split between performance-based and market-based vesting.
The time-based restricted stock awards vest pro-rata annually over three years. The performance and market-based restricted stock awards vest annually based upon the achievement of certain criteria for each of the three-year measurement periods. The first two years are capped at 100% of the target with a cumulative true-up in year three.
The stock options are time-based and vest annually on a pro-rata basis over 3 years. The stock option awards have a contractual life of 10 years from the award date and were granted with an exercise price equal to $28.44. There were additional time and performance-based restricted stock issued and options granted during 2015. These awards generally vest annually over a three year period or cliff vest at the end of three years based on the employee's agreement.
As of September 30, 2016, unearned compensation representing the unvested portion of the awards granted in 2015, net of forfeitures, totaled $3.5 million, with a weighted average vesting period of 1.1 years.
2016 Grants
On January 29, 2016, the Company issued time, performance and market-based awards under the LTIP in the form of restricted stock. The grant date fair value of the shares was $36.85 per share. On February 1, 2016, the Company issued time-based restricted stock awards to Board members, and the grant date fair value of the restricted stock was $36.99 per share. The Company also issued a total of 587,536 shares of restricted stock. The Company issued stock options on February 1, 2016. The stock option awards have a contractual life of 10 years from the award date and were granted with an exercise price equal to $36.99. The Company issued 222,461 options with a grant date fair value of $6.99. In addition, on May 2, 2016, the Company issued 7,275 time-based restricted stock awards under the LTIP to a Board member and various employees.
The time-based restricted stock awards generally vest pro-rata annually over a three-year period. The performance and market-based restricted stock awards vest annually based upon the achievement of certain criteria for each of the three-year measurement periods. The first two years are capped at 100% of the target with a cumulative true-up in year three. Certain employees were also awarded time-based restricted stock that cliff vest at the end of three years. The stock options are time-based and vest annually on a pro-rata basis over 3 years.
As of September 30, 2016, unearned compensation representing the unvested portion of the awards granted in 2016, net of forfeitures, totaled $14.0 million, with a weighted average vesting period of 1.8 years.

11. Income (Loss) per Share
Basic income (loss) per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. In addition, net income (loss) applicable to participating securities and the related participating securities are excluded from the computation of basic income (loss) per share.

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CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

Diluted income (loss) per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, including restricted stock outstanding and shares contingently issuable under the forward sales agreement. If there is net income during the period, the dilutive impact of common stock equivalents outstanding would also be reflected.
The following table reflects the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015:
IN MILLIONS, except per share amounts
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Basic
Diluted
Basic
Diluted
Basic
Diluted
Basic
Diluted
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributed to common stockholders
$
4.4

$
4.4

$
(4.6
)
$
(4.6
)
$
19.1

$
19.1

$
(14.4
)
$
(14.4
)
Less: Restricted stock dividends
(0.2
)
(0.2
)
(0.3
)
(0.3
)
(0.5
)
(0.5
)
(0.8
)
(0.8
)
Net income (loss) available to stockholders
$
4.2

$
4.2

$
(4.9
)
$
(4.9
)
$
18.6

$
18.6

$
(15.2
)
$
(15.2
)
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common outstanding-basic
80.6

80.6

64.3

64.3

77.0

77.0

50.6

50.6

Performance-based restricted stock(1)
 
0.5

 
—

 
0.6

 
—

Contingently issuable securities(2)
 
0.2

 
—

 
—

 
—

Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted
 
81.3

 
64.3

 
77.6

 
50.6

EPS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) per share-basic
$
0.05

 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
0.24

 
$
(0.30
)
 
Effect of dilutive shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) per share-diluted
 
$
0.05

 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
0.24

 
$
(0.30
)

(1) We have excluded 0.8 million weighted average shares of restricted stock, and 15.4 million of operating partnership units which are securities convertible into our common stock, from our diluted earnings per share as of September 30, 2015. These amounts were deemed anti-dilutive.
(2) Includes the dilutive impact of shares issuable under the forward sales agreement using the treasury stock method.

12. Related Party Transactions
Prior to November 20, 2012, CyrusOne Inc., CyrusOne GP, CyrusOne LP and its subsidiaries were operated by CBI. The consolidated financial statements reflect the following transactions with CBI and its affiliated entities, including Cincinnati Bell Telephone (CBT) and Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions (CBTS).
Revenues—The Company records revenues from CBI under contractual service arrangements. These services include leasing of data center space, power and cooling in certain of our data center facilities, network interface services and office space.
Operating Expenses—The Company records expenses from CBI incurred in relation to network support, services calls, monitoring and management, storage and backup, IT systems support, and connectivity services.
Total revenues were $5.3 million and $16.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. Total operating costs and expenses were $0.4 million and $1.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.
At December 31, 2015, CBI owned 9.5% of the outstanding common stock of CyrusOne Inc. and no operating partnership units, at which point it ceased to be a related party of CyrusOne Inc.  As of September 30, 2016, CBI owned less than 5.0% of the outstanding common stock of CyrusOne Inc.
The dividends payable as of September 30, 2016, reflect the balance due to subsidiaries of CBI related to the dividend and distribution announced on August 1, 2016 of $0.38 per share based on CBI's ownership of common shares of CyrusOne Inc. as of the Record Date of September 30, 2016.


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CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

13. Income Taxes
CyrusOne Inc. elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Code, commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2013. To remain qualified as a REIT, we are required to distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to our stockholders and meet various other requirements imposed by the Code relating to such matters as operating results, asset holdings, distribution levels and diversity of stock ownership. Provided we continue to qualify for taxation as a REIT, we are generally not subject to corporate level federal income tax on the earnings distributed currently to our stockholders. It is our policy and intent, subject to change, to distribute 100% of our taxable income and therefore no provision is required in the accompanying financial statements for federal income taxes with regards to activities of CyrusOne Inc. and its subsidiary pass-through entities.
We have elected to designate two subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries (each a TRS). A TRS may perform services for our tenants that would otherwise be considered impermissible for REITs. The income generated from these services is taxed at federal and state corporate rates. While CyrusOne Inc. and the operating partnership do not pay federal income taxes, we are still subject to foreign, state, and local income taxes in the locations in which we conduct business. Income tax expense was $0.6 million and $1.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and $0.7 million and $1.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.
For certain entities we calculate deferred tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences in the basis between financial statement and income tax assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes are recalculated annually at rates then in effect. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that are more likely than not to be realized. The ultimate realization of the deferred tax assets depends upon our ability to generate future taxable income during the periods in which basis differences and other deductions become deductible and prior to the expiration of the net operating loss carryforwards. Deferred tax assets (net of valuation allowance) and liabilities were accrued, as necessary, for the periods ended September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Historically, we have recorded a full valuation allowance on our foreign net deferred tax assets related to our foreign generated net operating losses due to the uncertainty of their realization. In 2013 and 2014, management determined it was necessary to record a full valuation allowance on all of our domestic and foreign net deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of their realization. Accordingly, at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the net domestic and foreign deferred tax assets were zero.

14. Guarantors
CyrusOne Inc.
CyrusOne LP and CyrusOne Finance Corp., as “LP Co-issuer” and “Finance Co-issuer,” respectively (together, the Issuers), had $477.4 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% senior notes outstanding, including bond premium, at September 30, 2016. As of September 30, 2016, the 6.375% senior notes are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior basis by CyrusOne Inc. (Parent Guarantor), CyrusOne GP (General Partner), and CyrusOne LP’s wholly owned subsidiaries, CyrusOne LLC, CyrusOne TRS Inc., CyrusOne Foreign Holdings LLC, Cervalis Holdings LLC, and Cervalis LLC (such subsidiaries, together the Guarantor Subsidiaries). None of CyrusOne LP's subsidiaries organized outside of the United States (collectively, the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries) guarantee the 6.375% senior notes. Subject to the provisions of the indenture governing the 6.375% senior notes, in certain circumstances, a Guarantor may be released from its guarantee obligation, including:
•
upon the sale or other disposition (including by way of consolidation or merger) of such Guarantor or of all of the capital stock of such Guarantor such that such Guarantor is no longer a restricted subsidiary under the indenture,
•
upon the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Guarantor,
•
upon the LP Co-issuer designating such Guarantor as an unrestricted subsidiary under the terms of the indenture,
•
if such Guarantor is no longer a guarantor or other obligor of any other indebtedness of the LP Co-issuer or the Parent Guarantor, and
•
upon the defeasance or discharge of the 6.375% senior notes in accordance with the terms of the indenture.
The entity structure of each Issuer and guarantor of the 6.375% senior notes is described below.
CyrusOne Inc. – CyrusOne Inc. was formed on July 31, 2012. As of January 23, 2013, CyrusOne Inc. was a wholly owned subsidiary of CBI. Effective January 24, 2013, CyrusOne Inc. completed its IPO of common stock for net proceeds of $337.1 million, and together with the General Partner, purchased a 33.9% ownership interest in CyrusOne LP. CyrusOne Inc. is a guarantor or Parent Guarantor and became a separate registrant with the SEC upon completion of its IPO.
CyrusOne GP – CyrusOne GP was formed on July 31, 2012, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of CyrusOne Inc. Effective upon completion of CyrusOne Inc.’s IPO, this entity became the general partner and 1% owner of CyrusOne LP and has no other assets or operations. Prior to the IPO, this entity did not incur any obligations or record any transactions.

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CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

Issuers – The Issuers are CyrusOne LP and CyrusOne Finance Corp. CyrusOne Finance Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of CyrusOne LP, was formed for the sole purpose of acting as co-issuer of the 6.375% senior notes and has no other assets or operations. CyrusOne LP, in addition to being the co-issuer of the 6.375% senior notes, is also the 100% owner, either directly or indirectly, of the Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries.
Guarantor Subsidiaries – The guarantors of the 6.375% senior notes include CyrusOne LLC, CyrusOne TRS Inc., CyrusOne Foreign Holdings LLC, Cervalis and Cervalis LLC (the Guarantor Subsidiaries) agreed to provide unconditional guarantees of the issuers’ obligations under the 6.375% senior notes. The guarantee of each Guarantor Subsidiary is (i) a senior unsecured obligation of such Guarantor Subsidiary, (ii) pari passu in right of payment with any existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness of such Guarantor Subsidiary, (iii) senior in right of payment to any future subordinated indebtedness of such Guarantor Subsidiary and (iv) effectively subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future secured indebtedness of such Guarantor Subsidiary, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness. CyrusOne LLC, together with CyrusOne Foreign Holdings LLC, directly or indirectly, owns 100% of the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries.
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries consist of wholly owned subsidiaries which conduct operations in the United Kingdom and Singapore, as well as CyrusOne Government Services LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of CyrusOne LP.
The following schedules present the balance sheets as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, and the statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 for the Parent Guarantor, General Partner, LP Co-issuer, Finance Co-issuer, Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries.
The consolidating statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, includes the acquisition of Cervalis in July 2015. The results for Cervalis are included in the Guarantor Subsidiaries financial statements subsequent to the acquisition.


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CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

Consolidating Balance Sheets

IN MILLIONS
As of September 30, 2016
 
Parent
Guarantor
General
Partner
LP
Co-issuer
Finance
Co-issuer
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations/Consolidations
Total
Land
$
—

$
—

$
—

$
—

$
143.1

$
—

$
—

$
143.1

Buildings and improvements
—

—

—

—

973.0

36.1

0.2

1,009.3

Equipment
—

—

—

—

972.3

1.0

3.6

976.9

Construction in progress
—

—

—

—

303.0

0.1

0.9

304.0

Subtotal
—

—

—

—

2,391.4

37.2

4.7

2,433.3

Accumulated depreciation
—

—

—

—

(539.1
)
(7.3
)
—

(546.4
)
Net investment in real estate
—

—

—

—

1,852.3

29.9

4.7

1,886.9

Cash and cash equivalents
—

—

—

—

9.4

1.6

—

11.0

Investment in subsidiaries
1,199.9

12.0

1,360.9

—

2.1

—

(2,574.9
)
—

Rent and other receivables
—

—

—

—

71.7

1.3

—

73.0

Intercompany receivable
18.7

—

935.5

—

—

0.5

(954.7
)
—

Goodwill
—

—

—

—

455.1

—

—

455.1

Intangible assets, net
—

—

—

—

155.8

—

—

155.8

Other assets
—

—

—

—

111.8

2.7

—

114.5

Total assets
$
1,218.6

$
12.0

$
2,296.4

$
—

$
2,658.2

$
36.0

$
(3,524.9
)
$
2,696.3

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
33.6

$
—

$
12.1

$
—

$
168.2

$
0.7

$
—

$
214.6

Deferred revenue
—

—

—

—

71.8

0.7

—

72.5

Intercompany payable
—

—

18.7

—

936.0

—

(954.7
)
—

Capital lease obligations
—

—

—

—

6.2

5.7

—

11.9

Long-term debt
—

—

1,065.7

—

—

—

—

1,065.7

Lease financing arrangements
—

—

—

—

115.1

26.8

—

141.9

Total liabilities
33.6

—

1,096.5

—

1,297.3

33.9

(954.7
)
1,506.6

Total stockholders' equity
1,185.0

12.0

1,199.9

—

1,360.9

2.1

(2,570.2
)
1,189.7

Total liabilities and equity
$
1,218.6

$
12.0

$
2,296.4

$
—

$
2,658.2

$
36.0

$
(3,524.9
)
$
2,696.3







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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

IN MILLIONS
As of December 31, 2015
 
Parent
Guarantor
General
Partner
LP
Co-issuer
Finance
Co-issuer
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations/Consolidations
Total
Land
$
—

$
—

$
—

$
—

$
93.0

$
—

$
—

$
93.0

Buildings and improvements
—

—

—

—

865.6

39.6

0.1

905.3

Equipment
—

—

—

—

594.7

0.9

2.6

598.2

Construction in progress
—

—

—

—

229.8

0.1

1.2

231.1

Subtotal
—

—

—

—

1,783.1

40.6

3.9

1,827.6

Accumulated depreciation
—

—

—

—

(426.0
)
(9.6
)
—

(435.6
)
Net investment in real estate
—

—

—

—

1,357.1

31.0

3.9

1,392.0

Cash and cash equivalents
—

—

—

—

10.4

3.9

—

14.3

Investment in subsidiaries
817.7

8.2

850.6

—

0.7

—

(1,677.2
)
—

Restricted cash
—

—

—

—

1.5

—

—

1.5

Rent and other receivables
—

—

—

—

74.8

1.3

—

76.1

Intercompany receivable
—

—

991.3

—

—

—

(991.3
)
—

Goodwill
—

—

—

—

453.4

—

—

453.4

Intangible assets, net
—

—

—

—

170.3

—

—

170.3

Other assets
—

—

—

—

85.3

2.7

—

88.0

Total assets
$
817.7

$
8.2

$
1,841.9

$
—

$
2,153.5

$
38.9

$
(2,664.6
)
$
2,195.6

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
—

$
—

$
29.2

$
—

$
106.8

$
0.6

$
—

$
136.6

Deferred revenue
—

—

—

—

78.0

0.7

—

78.7

Intercompany payable
—

—

—

—

991.3

—

(991.3
)
—

Capital lease obligations
—

—

—

—

6.1

6.1

—

12.2

Long-term debt
—

—

995.0

—

1.5

—

—

996.5

Lease financing arrangements
—

—

—

—

119.2

30.8

—

150.0

Total liabilities
—

—

1,024.2

—

1,302.9

38.2

(991.3
)
1,374.0

Total stockholders' equity
817.7

8.2

817.7

—

850.6

0.7

(1,673.3
)
821.6

Total liabilities and equity
$
817.7

$
8.2

$
1,841.9

$
—

$
2,153.5

$
38.9

$
(2,664.6
)
$
2,195.6



27
CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

IN MILLIONS
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
Parent
Guarantor
General
Partner
LP
Co-issuer
Finance
Co-issuer
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations/ Consolidations
Total
Revenue
$
—

$
—

$
—

$
—

$
142.5

$
1.3

$
—

$
143.8

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property operating expenses
—

—

—

—

54.0

0.6

—

54.6

Sales and marketing
—

—

—

—

4.7

—

—

4.7

General and administrative
—

—

—

—

13.9

—

—

13.9

Depreciation and amortization
—

—

—

—

53.6

(3.0
)
—

50.6

Transaction and acquisition integration costs
—

—

—

—

1.2

—

—

1.2

Total costs and expenses
—

—

—

—

127.4

(2.4
)
—

125.0

Operating income
—

—

—

—

15.1

3.7

—

18.8

Interest expense
—

—

12.2

—

—

0.7

0.9

13.8

Income (loss) before income taxes
—

—

(12.2
)
—

15.1

3.0

(0.9
)
5.0

Income tax expense
—

—

—

—

(0.6
)
—

—

(0.6
)
Equity earnings (loss) related to investment in subsidiaries
4.6

0.1

16.8

—

2.3

—

(23.8
)
—

Net income (loss)
4.6

0.1

4.6

—

16.8

3.0

(24.7
)
4.4

Noncontrolling interest in net income (loss)
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Net income (loss) attributed to common stockholders
4.6

0.1

4.6

—

16.8

3.0

(24.7
)
4.4

Other comprehensive loss
—

—

—

—

—

(0.7
)
—

(0.7
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$
4.6

$
0.1

$
4.6

$
—

$
16.8

$
2.3

$
(24.7
)
$
3.7






























28
CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

IN MILLIONS
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
Parent
Guarantor
General
Partner
LP
Co-issuer
Finance
Co-issuer
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations/Consolidations
Total
Revenue
$
—

$
—

$
—

$
—

$
109.7

$
1.5

$
—

$
111.2

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property operating expenses
—

—

—

—

41.6

0.6

—

42.2

Sales and marketing
—

—

—

—

3.2

—

—

3.2

General and administrative
—

—

—

—

12.4

0.1

—

12.5

Depreciation and amortization
—

—

—

—

38.3

0.8

—

39.1

Transaction and acquisition integration costs
—

—

—

—

1.8

—

—

1.8

Asset impairments and loss on disposal
—

—

—

—

4.9

—

—

4.9

Total costs and expenses
—

—

—

—

102.2

1.5

—

103.7

Operating income
—

—

—

—

7.5

—

—

7.5

Interest expense
—

—

11.2

—

—

0.8

0.1

12.1

Income (loss) before income taxes
—

—

(11.2
)
—

7.5

(0.8
)
(0.1
)
(4.6
)
Income tax expense
—

—

—

—

(0.7
)
—

—

(0.7
)
Equity earnings (loss) related to investment in subsidiaries
(4.5
)
—

6.0

—

(0.8
)
—

(0.7
)
—

Net income (loss)
(4.5
)
—

(5.2
)
—

6.0

(0.8
)
(0.8
)
(5.3
)
Noncontrolling interest in net loss
—

—

—

—

—

—

(0.7
)
(0.7
)
Net income (loss) attributed to common stockholders
(4.5
)
—

(5.2
)
—

6.0

(0.8
)
(0.1
)
(4.6
)
Other comprehensive loss
—

—

—

—

—

(0.4
)
—

(0.4
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$
(4.5
)
$
—

$
(5.2
)
$
—

$
6.0

$
(1.2
)
$
(0.1
)
$
(5.0
)


29
CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

IN MILLIONS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
Parent
Guarantor
General
Partner
LP
Co-issuer
Finance
Co-issuer
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations/ Consolidations
Total
Revenue
$
—

$
—

$
—

$
—

$
387.7

$
4.0

$
—

$
391.7

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property operating expenses
—

—

—

—

137.9

1.8

—

139.7

Sales and marketing
—

—

—

—

12.9

—

—

12.9

General and administrative
—

—

—

—

42.7

0.1

—

42.8

Depreciation and amortization
—

—

—

—

136.3

(1.7
)
—

134.6

Transaction and acquisition integration costs
—

—

—

—

3.9

—

—

3.9

Asset impairments and loss on disposal
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Total costs and expenses
—

—

—

—

333.7

0.2

—

333.9

Operating income
—

—

—

—

54.0

3.8

—

57.8

Interest expense
—

—

36.0

—

—

2.2

(0.8
)
37.4

Income (loss) before income taxes
—

—

(36.0
)
—

54.0

1.6

0.8

20.4

Income tax expense
—

—

—

—

(1.3
)
—

—

(1.3
)
Equity earnings (loss) related to investment in subsidiaries
17.5

0.2

53.5

—

0.8

—

(72.0
)
—

Net income (loss)
17.5

0.2

17.5

—

53.5

1.6

(71.2
)
19.1

Noncontrolling interest in net income (loss)
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Net income (loss) attributed to common stockholders
17.5

0.2

17.5

—

53.5

1.6

(71.2
)
19.1

Other comprehensive loss
—

—

—

—

—

(0.8
)
—

(0.8
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$
17.5

$
0.2

$
17.5

$
—

$
53.5

$
0.8

$
(71.2
)
$
18.3



30
CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

IN MILLIONS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
Parent
Guarantor
General
Partner
LP
Co-issuer
Finance
Co-issuer
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations/Consolidations
Total
Revenue
$
—

$
—

$
—

$
—

$
281.9

$
4.1

$
—

$
286.0

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property operating expenses
—

—

—

—

105.4

1.9

—

107.3

Sales and marketing
—

—

—

—

8.8

0.1

—

8.9

General and administrative
—

—

—

—

31.5

—

—

31.5

Depreciation and amortization
—

—

—

—

99.5

2.1

—

101.6

Transaction and acquisition integration costs
—

—

—

—

11.5

—

—

11.5

Asset impairments and loss on disposal
—

—

—

—

13.5

—

—

13.5

Total costs and expenses
—

—

—

—

270.2

4.1

—

274.3

Operating income
—

—

—

—

11.7

—

—

11.7

Interest expense
—

—

28.1

—

—

2.4

(1.3
)
29.2

Income (loss) before income taxes
—

—

(28.1
)
—

11.7

(2.4
)
1.3

(17.5
)
Income tax expense
—

—

—

—

(1.5
)
—

—

(1.5
)
Equity earnings (loss) related to investment in subsidiaries
(15.7
)
(0.2
)
7.8

—

(2.4
)
—

10.5

—

Net income (loss)
(15.7
)
(0.2
)
(20.3
)
—

7.8

(2.4
)
11.8

(19.0
)
Noncontrolling interest in net loss
—

—

—

—

—

—

(4.6
)
(4.6
)
Net income (loss) attributed to common stockholders
(15.7
)
(0.2
)
(20.3
)
—

7.8

(2.4
)
16.4

(14.4
)
Other comprehensive loss
—

—

—

—

—

(0.4
)
—

(0.4
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$
(15.7
)
$
(0.2
)
$
(20.3
)
$
—

$
7.8

$
(2.8
)
$
16.4

$
(14.8
)


31
CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
IN MILLIONS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
Parent
Guarantor
General
Partner
LP
Co-issuer
Finance
Co-issuer
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations/Consolidations
Total
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
17.5

$
0.2

17.5

$
—

$
53.5

$
1.6

$
(71.2
)
$
19.1

Equity income (loss) related to investment in subsidiaries
(17.5
)
(0.2
)
(53.5
)
—

(0.8
)
—

72.0

—

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Depreciation and amortization
—

—

—

—

136.3

(1.7
)
—

134.6

Non-cash interest expense
—

—

10.0

—

—

—

1.1

11.1

Stock-based compensation expense
—

—

—

—

8.5

—

—

8.5

Provision for bad debt
—

—

—

—

0.9

—

—

0.9

Change in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Rent receivables and other assets
—

—

—

—

(29.0
)
—

—

(29.0
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
—

—

(0.1
)
—

2.6

0.1

—

2.6

Deferred revenues
—

—

—

—

(6.2
)
—

—

(6.2
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
—

—

(26.1
)
—

165.8

—

1.9

141.6

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures - purchase of fixed assets
—

—

—

—

(131.1
)
—

—

(131.1
)
Capital expenditures - other development
—

—

—

—

(424.4
)
(1.0
)
—

(425.4
)
Investment in subsidiaries
(448.2
)
(4.5
)
(448.2
)
—

—

—

900.9

—

Changes in restricted cash
—

—

—

—

1.5

—

—

1.5

Return of investment
80.8

—

—

—

—

—

(80.8
)
—

Intercompany borrowings
14.9

—

55.9

—

—

(0.5
)
(70.3
)
—

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(352.5
)
(4.5
)
(392.3
)
—

(554.0
)
(1.5
)
749.8

(555.0
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of common stock
448.6

—

—

—

—

—

—

448.6

Stock issuance costs
(1.6
)
—

—

—

—

—

—

(1.6
)
Dividends paid
(80.8
)
—

(82.8
)
—

—

—

80.8

(82.8
)
Intercompany borrowings
—

—

(14.9
)
—

(53.5
)
—

68.4

—

Borrowings from credit facility
—

—

530.0

—

—

—

—

530.0

Payments on credit facility
—

—

(460.0
)
—

—

—

—

(460.0
)
Payments on capital leases and lease financing arrangements
—

—

—

—

(6.0
)
(0.8
)
—

(6.8
)
Tax payment upon exercise of equity awards
(13.7
)
—

—

—

—

—

—

(13.7
)
Contributions/distributions from parent
—

4.5

448.2

—

448.2

—

(900.9
)
—

Payment of note payable
—

—

—

—

(1.5
)
—

—

(1.5
)
Debt issuance costs
—

—

(2.1
)
—

—

—

—

(2.1
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
352.5

4.5

418.4

—

387.2

(0.8
)
(751.7
)
410.1

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
—

—

—

—

(1.0
)
(2.3
)
—

(3.3
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
—

—

—

—

10.4

3.9

—

14.3

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
—

$
—

$
—

$
—

$
9.4

$
1.6

$
—

$
11.0






32
CyrusOne Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (unaudited)

IN MILLIONS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
Parent
Guarantor
General
Partner
LP
Co-issuer
Finance
Co-issuer
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations/Consolidations
Total
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
(15.7
)
$
(0.2
)
$
(20.3
)
$
—

$
7.8

$
(2.4
)
$
11.8

$
(19.0
)
Equity earnings (loss) related to investment in subsidiaries
15.7

0.2

(7.8
)
—

2.4

—

(10.5
)
—

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Depreciation and amortization
—

—

—

—

99.5

2.1

—

101.6

Non-cash interest expense
—

—

2.3

—

—

—

—

2.3

Stock-based compensation expense
—

—

—

—

10.5

—

—

10.5

Provision for bad debt
—

—

—

—

0.3

—

—

0.3

Asset impairments
—

—

—

—

13.5

—

—

13.5

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Rent receivables and other assets
—

—

(0.8
)
—

(17.9
)
1.8

—

(16.9
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
—

—

9.3

—

(0.7
)
1.3

—

9.9

Deferred revenues
—

—

—

—

0.8

—

—

0.8

Due to affiliates
—

—

—

—

(1.5
)
—

—

(1.5
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
—

—

(17.3
)
—

114.7

2.8

1.3

101.5

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures - purchase of fixed assets
—

—

—

—

(17.3
)
—

—

(17.3
)
Capital expenditures - other development
—

—

—

—

(140.2
)
(0.7
)
—

(140.9
)
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired
—

—

—

—

(398.4
)
—

—

(398.4
)
Investment in and loans to subsidiaries
(202.9
)
—

—

—

202.9

—

—

—

Return of investment
41.3

(2.0
)
81.0

—

(23.0
)
—

(97.3
)
—

Intercompany contributions/distributions
1.7

—

(323.8
)
—

(1.7
)
—

323.8

—

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(159.9
)
(2.0
)
(242.8
)
—

(377.7
)
(0.7
)
226.5

(556.6
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of common stock
799.3

—

—

—

—

—

—

799.3

Stock issuance costs
(0.8
)
—

—

—

—

—

—

(0.8
)
Acquisition of operating partnership units
(596.4
)
—

—

—

—

—

—

(596.4
)
Dividends paid
(40.5
)
—

(58.3
)
—

(58.3
)
—

98.8

(58.3
)
Intercompany borrowings
—

—

—

—

323.8

—

(323.8
)
—

Borrowings from credit facility
—

—

220.0

—

—

—

—

220.0

Proceeds from issuance of debt
—

—

103.8

—

—

—

—

103.8

Payments on capital leases and lease financing arrangements
—

—

—

—

(3.0
)
(0.8
)
—

(3.8
)
Debt issuance costs
—

—

(5.4
)
—

—

—

—

(5.4
)
Contributions/distributions from parent
—

2.0

—

—

—

0.8

(2.8
)
—

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
161.6

2.0

260.1

—

262.5

—

(227.8
)
458.4

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
1.7

—

—

—

(0.5
)
2.1

—

3.3

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
—

—

—

—

33.5

3.0

—

36.5

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
1.7

$
—

$
—

$
—

$
33.0

$
5.1

$
—

$
39.8





33

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Report on Form 10-Q (this Quarterly Report), together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by our company, contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and include this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions.
In particular, statements pertaining to our capital resources, portfolio performance, financial condition and results of operations contain certain forward-looking statements. Likewise, all of our statements regarding anticipated growth in our funds from operations and anticipated market conditions, demographics and results of operations are forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” "estimates" or “anticipates” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and you should not rely on them as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements depend on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise and we may not be able to realize them. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements: (i) loss of key customers; (ii) economic downturn, natural disaster or oversupply of data centers in the limited geographic areas that we serve; (iii) risks related to the development of our properties and our ability to successfully lease those properties; (iv) loss of access to key third-party service providers and suppliers; (v) risks of loss of power or cooling which may interrupt our services to our customers; (vi) inability to identify and complete acquisitions and operate acquired properties; (vii) our failure to obtain necessary outside financing on favorable terms, or at all; (viii) restrictions in the instruments governing our indebtedness; (ix) risks related to environmental matters; (x) unknown or contingent liabilities related to our acquired properties; (xi) significant competition in our industry; (xii) loss of key personnel; (xiii) risks associated with real estate assets and the industry; (xiv) failure to maintain our status as a REIT or to comply with the highly technical and complex REIT provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code); (xv) REIT distribution requirements could adversely affect our ability to execute our business plan; (xvi) insufficient cash available for distribution to stockholders; (xvii) future offerings of debt may adversely affect the market price of our common stock; (xviii) increases in market interest rates may drive potential investors to seek higher dividend yields and reduce demand for our common stock; (xix) market price and volume of stock could be volatile; and (xx) other factors affecting the real estate industry generally.
While forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. The risks included here are not exhaustive, and additional factors could adversely affect our business and financial performance, including factors and risks included in other sections of this Quarterly Report. Additional information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties is contained in our other periodic filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, pursuant to the Exchange Act. We discussed a number of material risks in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. Those risks continue to be relevant to our performance and financial condition. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.


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Overview
Our Company. We are an owner, operator and developer of enterprise-class, carrier-neutral multi-tenant data center properties. Our data centers are generally purpose-built facilities with redundant power, cooling and access to a range of telecommunications carriers. We provide mission-critical data center facilities that protect and ensure the continued operation of information technology (IT) infrastructure for 948 customers (not including customers that have signed leases but have not begun occupying space) in 35 data centers and 2 recovery centers in 11 distinct markets (9 cities in the U.S., London and Singapore). We provide twenty-four hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week security guard monitoring with customizable security features.
We provide mission-critical data center facilities that protect and ensure the continued operation of IT infrastructure for our customers. Our goal is to be the preferred global data center provider to the Fortune 1000. As of September 30, 2016, our customers included 9 of the Fortune 20 and 180 of the Fortune 1000 or private or foreign enterprises of equivalent size. These 180 Fortune 1000 customers or private or foreign enterprises of equivalent size provided 69% of our annualized rent as of September 30, 2016. Additionally, as of September 30, 2016, our top 10 customers represented 35% of our annualized rent.
We cultivate long-term strategic relationships with our customers and provide them with solutions for their data center facilities and IT infrastructure challenges. Our offerings provide flexibility, reliability and security delivered through a tailored, customer service focused platform that is designed to foster long-term relationships. We focus on attracting customers that have not historically outsourced their data center needs and providing them with solutions that address their current and future needs. Our facilities and construction design allow us to offer flexibility in density, power resiliency and the opportunity for expansion as our customers' needs grow. We provide twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week security guard monitoring with customizable security features. The National IX Platform delivers interconnection across states and between metro-enabled sites within the CyrusOne footprint and beyond. The platform enables high-performance, low-cost data transfer and accessibility for customers by uniting all of our data centers.
Our Portfolio. As of September 30, 2016, our property portfolio included 35 data centers and 2 recovery centers in 11 distinct markets (9 cities in the U.S., London and Singapore) collectively providing approximately 3,865,000 net rentable square feet (NRSF) and powered by approximately 359 MW of available critical load capacity. Since December 31, 2015, the NRSF increased by 911,000 due to increases in Chicago of 342,000, San Antonio of 117,000, Northern Virginia of 226,000, and other properties accounted for the remaining increase. We own 22 of the buildings in which our data center facilities are located. We lease the remaining 15 buildings, which account for approximately 700,000 NRSF, or approximately 18% of our total operating NRSF. These leased buildings accounted for 28% of our total annualized rent as of September 30, 2016. We also had approximately 748,000 NRSF under development as well as an aggregate of approximately 811,000 NRSF of additional powered shell space under roof available for development. In addition, we have approximately 269 acres of land that are available for future data center shell development. Other than the purchase of the Chicago-Aurora I data center and approximately 15 acres of land directly adjacent to the data center (the Aurora Properties), during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company purchased four properties for development for approximately $54.5 million. Along with our primary product offering, leasing of colocation space, our customers are increasingly interested in ancillary office and other space. We believe our existing operating portfolio and development pipeline will allow us to meet the evolving needs of our existing customers and continue to attract new customers.

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Results of Operations
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016, Compared to Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015:
 
IN MILLIONS, except share and per share data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
$ Change
% Change
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
$ Change
% Change
Revenue
$
143.8

$
111.2

$
32.6

29
 %
$
391.7

$
286.0

$
105.7

37
 %
Costs and expenses:
 
 
 


 
 
 


Property operating expenses
54.6

42.2

12.4

29
 %
139.7

107.3

32.4

30
 %
Sales and marketing
4.7

3.2

1.5

47
 %
12.9

8.9

4.0

45
 %
General and administrative
13.9

12.5

1.4

11
 %
42.8

31.5

11.3

36
 %
Depreciation and amortization
50.6

39.1

11.5

29
 %
134.6

101.6

33.0

32
 %
Transaction and acquisition integration costs
1.2

1.8

(0.6
)
(33
)%
3.9

11.5

(7.6
)
(66
)%
Asset impairments and loss on disposal
—

4.9

(4.9
)
n/m

—

13.5

(13.5
)
n/m

Total costs and expenses
125.0

103.7

21.3

21
 %
333.9

274.3

59.6

22
 %
Operating income
18.8

7.5

11.3

n/m

57.8

11.7

46.1

n/m

Interest expense
13.8

12.1

1.7

14
 %
37.4

29.2

8.2

28
 %
Net income (loss) before income taxes
5.0

(4.6
)
9.6

n/m

20.4

(17.5
)
37.9

n/m

Income tax expense
(0.6
)
(0.7
)
0.1

(14
)%
(1.3
)
(1.5
)
0.2

(13
)%
Net income (loss)
4.4

(5.3
)
9.7

n/m

19.1

(19.0
)
38.1

n/m

Noncontrolling interest in net loss
—

(0.7
)
0.7

n/m

—

(4.6
)
4.6

n/m

Net income (loss) attributed to common stockholders
$
4.4

$
(4.6
)
$
9.0

n/m

$
19.1

$
(14.4
)
$
33.5

n/m

Operating margin
13.1
%
6.7
%
 


14.8
%
4.1
%
 


Capital expenditures*:
 
 
 


 
 
 


Capital expenditures – purchase of fixed assets
$
—

$
—

$
—

n/m

$
131.1

$
17.3

$
113.8

n/m

Capital expenditures – other development
176.6

66.7

109.9

n/m

421.9

140.9

281.0

199
 %
Capital expenditures – other development recurring real estate
1.7

—

1.7

n/m

3.5

—

3.5

n/m

Total
$
178.3

$
66.7

$
111.6

n/m

$
556.5

$
158.2

$
398.3

252
 %
Metrics information:
 
 
 


 
 
 


Colocation square feet*
2,055,000

1,512,000

543,000

36
 %
2,055,000

1,512,000

543,000

36
 %
Utilization rate*
85
%
89
%
(4
)%
(4
)%
85
%
89
%
(4
)%
(4
)%
Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted
$
0.05

$
(0.08
)
 


$
0.24

$
(0.30
)
 


Dividend declared per share
$
0.380

$
0.315

 


$
1.140

$
0.945

 



*
See “Key Operating Metrics” set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 for a definition of capital expenditures, CSF and utilization rate. 

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Revenue
Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was $143.8 million, an increase of $32.6 million, or 29%, compared to $111.2 million for the corresponding quarter in 2015. Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $391.7 million, an increase of $105.7 million, or 37%, compared to $286.0 million for the corresponding period in 2015. The acquisition of Cervalis on July 1, 2015 resulted in an increase in revenue of $36.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The 15-year lease for data center space at the Aurora Properties with the CME Group, entered into on April 1, 2016, increased revenue by $6.0 million and $11.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. The addition of new customers and growth from existing customers, net of churn, equipment sales and termination fee revenue resulted in increased revenue of $26.6 million and $57.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. As of September 30, 2016, we had approximately 3,865,000 NRSF, an increase of approximately 1,015,000 NRSF from September 30, 2015. As of September 30, 2016, we had 180 Fortune 1000 customers or private or foreign enterprises of equivalent size, compared to 169 Fortune 1000 customers or private or foreign enterprises of equivalent size as of September 30, 2015. As of September 30, 2016, we had a total of 948 customers (not including customers that have signed leases but have not begun occupying space) as compared to approximately 929 customers as of September 30, 2015.
Our capacity at September 30, 2016 was approximately 2,055,000 CSF, which is an increase of 36% from September 30, 2015. The utilization rate of our data center facilities was 85% as of September 30, 2016, compared to 89% as of September 30, 2015. During the second quarter, we added to the portfolio two newly constructed data centers that are in the early stages of lease up. In all, we have three data centers in the lease-up stage, and we refer to these as pre-stabilized properties. Excluding these properties, the utilization rate for our stabilized portfolio was 93% as of September 30, 2016 as compared to 89% as of September 30, 2015.
Recurring rent churn was 3.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to 0.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2015. Recurring rent churn was 8.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to 4.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
Costs and Expenses
Property operating expenses—For the three months ended September 30, 2016, Property operating expenses were $54.6 million, an increase of $12.4 million, or 29%, compared to $42.2 million for the corresponding quarter in 2015. The purchase of the Aurora Properties from CME on March 31, 2016 increased Property operating expenses by $2.3 million. Excluding the impact of Aurora, Property operating expenses increased $10.1 million. Costs to operate our facilities increased primarily to support our additional CSF deployed and payroll and employee related costs increased $1.6 million, other costs increased $2.8 million and the cost of sale of hardware increased $5.7 million.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Property operating expenses were $139.7 million, an increase of $32.4 million, or 30%, compared to $107.3 million for the corresponding period in 2015. The acquisition of Cervalis on July 1, 2015 resulted in an increase in Property operating expenses of $13.2 million. The purchase of the Aurora Properties from CME on March 31, 2016 increased Property operating expenses by $4.3 million. Excluding the impact of Cervalis and Aurora, Property operating expenses increased $14.9 million. Costs to operate our facilities increased by $3.1 million for payroll and employee related costs, $3.7 million for additional security and other costs primarily to support our additional CSF deployed and $8.1 million for the cost of sale of hardware. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we incurred $1.1 million of lease exit costs.
Sales and marketing expenses—For the three months ended September 30, 2016, Sales and marketing expenses were $4.7 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 47%, compared to $3.2 million for the corresponding quarter in 2015. The increase was primarily due to increased advertising and marketing costs of $1.0 million and higher payroll-related and other costs of $0.5 million.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Sales and marketing expenses were $12.9 million, an increase of $4.0 million, or 45%, compared to $8.9 million for the corresponding period in 2015. The acquisition of Cervalis on July 1, 2015 resulted in an increase in Sales and marketing expenses of $1.0 million. The remaining increase was primarily due to higher advertising and payroll-related costs of $1.7 million and other costs of $1.3 million.
General and administrative expenses—For the three months ended September 30, 2016, General and administrative expenses were $13.9 million, an increase of $1.4 million compared to $12.5 million for the corresponding quarter in 2015. Recruiting, relocation and payroll related costs increased $1.8 million primarily to support future growth. Higher professional fees for legal, consulting and temporary staffing increased $1.2 million. Increased costs of IT license support and other costs accounted for the remaining increase of $0.3 million. These increases for the three months ended September 30, 2016 are offset by severance related costs of $1.9 million, of which $0.9 million related to the acceleration of stock-based compensation, included in General and administrative expenses incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2015.

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, General and administrative expenses were $42.8 million, an increase of $11.3 million compared to $31.5 million for the corresponding period in 2015. The acquisition of Cervalis on July 1, 2015 resulted in an increase in General and administrative expenses of $0.8 million. Payroll and employee related costs increased $6.1 million due to the Company's portion of payroll taxes due to a large vesting of equity grants, higher recruiting and relocation costs and increased payroll and related costs to support the increased growth in business. Higher professional fees for legal, consulting and temporary staffing increased $3.8 million. Increased costs of investor meetings, commercial insurance and other costs accounted for the remaining increase of $2.5 million. These increases for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 are offset by severance related costs of $1.9 million, of which $0.9 million related to the acceleration of stock-based compensation, included in General and administrative expenses incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
Depreciation and amortization expense—For the three months ended September 30, 2016, Depreciation and amortization expense was $50.6 million, an increase of $11.5 million, or 29%, compared to $39.1 million for the corresponding quarter in 2015. The purchase of the Aurora Properties from CME on March 31, 2016 resulted in an increase in Depreciation and amortization expense of $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The remainder of the increase was driven by assets that were placed in service after the third quarter of 2015.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Depreciation and amortization expense was $134.6 million, an increase of $33.0 million, or 32%, compared to $101.6 million for the corresponding period in 2015. The acquisition of Cervalis on July 1, 2015 and the purchase of the Aurora Properties from CME on March 31, 2016 resulted in an increase in Depreciation and amortization expense of $13.1 million and $6.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. The remainder of the increase was driven by assets that were placed in service after the third quarter of 2015. Depreciation and amortization expense is expected to increase in future periods as we acquire and develop new properties and expand our existing data center facilities.
Transaction and acquisition integration costs—For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company incurred costs of $1.2 million and $3.9 million, respectively, associated with diligence efforts on certain targeted acquisitions including unrealized acquisitions. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company incurred $1.8 million and $11.5 million in transaction related costs primarily related to the acquisition of Cervalis.
Asset impairments and loss on disposal—For the three months ended September 30, 2015, we recognized a loss on disposal of $4.9 million primarily related to the disposal of assets. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we recognized an impairment of $13.5 million primarily related to the disposal of assets related to the exit of Austin 1, which is a leased facility, and a loss related to the disposal of assets. The effective date of this lease termination is December 31, 2016; however, we may exit at our discretion with a 30 day notice. There were no impairments recognized for the three or nine month periods ended September 30, 2016.
Non-Operating Expenses
Interest expense—For the three months ended September 30, 2016, Interest expense was $13.8 million, an increase of $1.7 million, or 14%, as compared to $12.1 million for the corresponding quarter in 2015. The increase was primarily a result of additional borrowings under our Credit Agreement during the quarter. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Interest expense was $37.4 million, an increase of $8.2 million, or 28%, as compared to $29.2 million for the corresponding period in 2015. The increase was primarily a result of additional borrowings under our Credit Agreement, the issuance of 6.375% senior notes in July 2015 and increased interest expense related to Lease financing arrangements, partially offset by a reduction in Interest expense due to an increase in capitalized interest.
Income tax expense—For the three months ended September 30, 2016, Income tax expense was $0.6 million, a decrease of $0.1 million, or 14%, as compared to $0.7 million for the corresponding quarter in 2015. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Income tax expense was $1.3 million, a decrease of $0.2 million, or 13%, as compared to $1.5 million for the corresponding period in 2015.
Capital Expenditures
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, capital expenditures were $556.5 million, as compared to $158.2 million for the corresponding period in 2015. The purchase price of the Aurora Properties in March 2016 was $131.1 million. Other capital expenditures for 2016 relate primarily to the development of additional square footage and power in our Phoenix, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Chicago and Northern Virginia markets. Other than the purchase of the Aurora Properties, during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company purchased four properties for development for approximately $54.5 million.


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Key Performance Indicators - Non-GAAP Measures

Funds from Operations and Normalized Funds from Operations
    
We use Funds from Operations (FFO) and Normalized Funds from Operations (Normalized FFO), which are non-GAAP financial measures commonly used in the REIT industry, as supplemental performance measures. We use FFO and Normalized FFO as supplemental performance measures because, when compared period over period, they capture trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that, as widely recognized measures of the performance of REITs, FFO and Normalized FFO are used by investors as a basis to evaluate REITs.

We calculate FFO as net income (loss) computed in accordance with GAAP before real estate depreciation and amortization and Asset impairments and loss on disposal. While it is consistent with the definition of FFO promulgated by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), our computation of FFO may differ from the methodology for calculating FFO used by other REITs. Accordingly, our FFO may not be comparable to others.

We calculate Normalized FFO as FFO plus amortization of customer relationship intangibles, transaction and acquisition integration costs, legal claim costs and lease exit costs, and other special items including loss on extinguishment of debt and severance and management transition costs, as appropriate. Other REITs may not calculate Normalized FFO in the same manner. Accordingly, our Normalized FFO may not be comparable to others.

In addition, because FFO and Normalized FFO exclude real estate depreciation and amortization and real estate impairments, and capture neither the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or from market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, all of which have real economic effect and could materially impact our results from operations, the utility of FFO and Normalized FFO as measures of our performance is limited. Therefore, FFO and Normalized FFO should be considered only as supplements to net income (loss) as measures of our performance. FFO and Normalized FFO should not be used as measures of our liquidity or as indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make distributions. FFO and Normalized FFO also should not be used as supplements to or substitutes for cash flow from operating activities computed in accordance with GAAP.

The following table reflects the computation of FFO and Normalized FFO for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015:
CyrusOne Inc.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to FFO and Normalized FFO
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30,
Change
September 30,
Change
2016
2015
$
%
2016
2015
$
%
Net income (loss)
$
4.4

$
(5.3
)
$
9.7

n/m

$
19.1

$
(19.0
)
$
38.1

n/m

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate depreciation and amortization
44.2

31.9

12.3

39
 %
115.6

84.2

31.4

37
 %
Asset impairments and loss on disposal
—

4.9

(4.9
)
—
 %
—

13.5

(13.5
)
n/m

Funds from Operations (FFO)
$
48.6

$
31.5

$
17.1

54
 %
$
134.7

$
78.7

$
56.0

71
 %
Amortization of customer relationship intangibles
4.8

5.6

(0.8
)
(14
)%
14.5

12.9

1.6

12
 %
Transaction and acquisition integration costs
1.2

1.9

(0.7
)
(37
)%
3.9

11.6

(7.7
)
(66
)%
Severance and management transition costs
—

1.9

(1.9
)
—
 %
—

1.9

(1.9
)
—
 %
Legal claim costs
0.2

—

0.2

n/m

0.7

0.3

0.4

133
 %
Lease exit costs
—

0.3

(0.3
)
—
 %
—

1.1

(1.1
)
—
 %
Normalized Funds from Operations (Normalized FFO)
$
54.8

$
41.2

$
13.6

33
 %
$
153.8

$
106.5

$
47.3

44
 %






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Net Operating Income

We use Net Operating Income (NOI), which is a non-GAAP financial measure commonly used in the REIT industry, as a supplemental performance measure. We use NOI as a supplemental performance measure because, when compared period over period, it captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that, as a widely recognized measure of the performance of REITs, NOI is used by investors as a basis to evaluate REITs.

We calculate NOI as revenue less property operating expenses, each of which are presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. However, the utility of NOI as a measure of our performance is limited. Other REITs may not calculate NOI in the same manner. Accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to others. Therefore, NOI should be considered only as a supplement to revenue and to net income (loss) as a measure of our performance. NOI should not be used as a measure of our liquidity or as indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make distributions. NOI also should not be used as a supplement to or substitute for cash flow from operating activities computed in accordance with GAAP.

The following table reflects the computation of NOI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015:

CyrusOne Inc.
Reconciliation of Revenue to Net Operating Income to Net Income (Loss)
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30,
Change
September 30,
Change
2016
2015
$
%
2016
2015
$
%
Revenue
$
143.8

$
111.2

$
32.6

29
 %
$
391.7

$
286.0

$
105.7

37
 %
Property operating expenses
54.6

42.2

12.4

29
 %
139.7

107.3

32.4

30
 %
Net Operating Income
$
89.2

$
69.0

$
20.2

29
 %
$
252.0

$
178.7

$
73.3

41
 %
Sales and marketing
4.7

3.2

1.5

47
 %
12.9

8.9

4.0

45
 %
General and administrative
13.9

12.5

1.4

11
 %
42.8

31.5

11.3

36
 %
Depreciation and amortization
50.6

39.1

11.5

29
 %
134.6

101.6

33.0

32
 %
Transaction and acquisition integration costs
1.2

1.8

(0.6
)
(33
)%
3.9

11.5

(7.6
)
(66
)%
Asset impairments and loss on disposal
—

4.9

(4.9
)
—
 %
—

13.5

(13.5
)
—
 %
Interest expense
13.8

12.1

1.7

14
 %
37.4

29.2

8.2

28
 %
Income tax expense
0.6

0.7

(0.1
)
(14
)%
1.3

1.5

(0.2
)
(13
)%
Net Income (Loss)
$
4.4

$
(5.3
)
$
9.7

n/m

$
19.1

$
(19.0
)
$
38.1

n/m


Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity and Capital Resources
We are required to distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gains, to our stockholders on an annual basis in order to maintain our status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, we intend to make, but are not contractually bound to make, regular quarterly distributions to common stockholders from cash flow from operating activities. All such distributions are at the discretion of our board of directors.
We have an effective shelf registration statement that allows us to offer for sale unspecified amounts of various classes of equity and debt securities and warrants. As circumstances warrant, we may issue debt, equity and/or warrants from time to time on an opportunistic basis, dependent upon market conditions and available pricing.
On July 1, 2016, we established an “at the market” stock offering program (ATM Program), pursuant to which CyrusOne Inc. may issue and sell from time to time shares of common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $320.0 million to or through sales agents. Sales of shares of CyrusOne Inc. common stock under the ATM Program are made by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions on the NASDAQ Global Select Market or otherwise at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or, subject to specific instructions of CyrusOne Inc., at negotiated prices. During the three months

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ended September 30, 2016, the Company sold 0.5 million shares of its common stock under this program, generating net proceeds of approximately $26.3 million after giving effect to sales agent commissions of $0.3 million.
On August 15, 2016, CyrusOne Inc. completed a public offering of 3.4 million shares of its common stock for $164.8 million, net of underwriting discounts of approximately $6.9 million. CyrusOne Inc. contributed the net proceeds from the sale of its shares to its operating partnership in exchange for an equivalent number of newly issued operating partnership units (the August OP Contribution and Issuance). CyrusOne LP has used and intends to use the proceeds from the August OP Contribution and Issuance to fund growth capital expenditures related to recently signed leases, to repay borrowings under its senior unsecured revolving credit facility, and for general corporate purposes, which may include funding future acquisitions, investments or capital expenditures. In connection with this offering, on August 10, 2016, CyrusOne Inc. entered into (a) a forward sale agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. (the Forward Sale Agreement) with respect to 3.4 million shares of its common stock, and (b) an additional forward sale agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. (the Additional Forward Sale Agreement, and together with the Forward Sale Agreement, the Forward Sale Agreements) with respect to 1.0 million shares of its common stock in connection with the underwriters' exercise of their option to purchase these shares.
Pursuant to the terms of the Forward Sale Agreements, and subject to CyrusOne Inc.’s right to elect cash or net share settlement under the Forward Sale Agreements, CyrusOne Inc. intends to issue and sell, upon physical settlement of such Forward Sale Agreements, 4.4 million shares of its common stock to Goldman, Sachs & Co. in exchange for cash proceeds per share equal to the applicable forward sale price, which was initially $48.48 per share and is subject to certain adjustments as provided in the applicable forward sale agreement. CyrusOne Inc. expects to physically settle the Forward Sale Agreements in full, which settlement or settlements will occur on or before August 1, 2017.
Short-term Liquidity
Our short-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of operating, sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses, dividend payments and capital expenditures composed primarily of acquisition and development costs for data center properties. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, our capital expenditures, including the purchase of the Aurora Properties in March, 2016, were $556.5 million. Our capital expenditures are discretionary, excluding leases under contract, and will be applied to expand our existing data center properties, acquire or construct new facilities, or both. We intend to continue to pursue additional growth opportunities and are prepared to commit additional resources to support this growth. We expect to fund future capital expenditures from the cash available on our balance sheet, borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility and issuances of debt and equity securities. We expect our total estimated capital expenditures for 2016 to be between $635 million and $655 million.
Long-term Liquidity
Our long-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of operating, sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses, distributions to stockholders and the acquisition and development of additional data center properties. We expect to meet our long-term liquidity requirements with cash flows from our operations, issuances of debt and equity securities and borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility.
As of September 30, 2016, our Long-term debt, Capital lease obligations and Lease financing arrangements were $1,219.5 million, consisting of $477.4 million of 6.375% senior notes, including bond premium, $55.0 million outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility, $550.0 million outstanding, in the aggregate, under the Initial Term Loan and Additional Term Loan, Capital lease obligations of $11.9 million and Lease financing arrangements of $141.9 million, partially offset by deferred financing costs of $16.7 million. As of September 30, 2016, we had the ability to borrow an additional $587.9 million under the Revolving Credit Facility and had Cash and cash equivalents of $11.0 million. Available liquidity as of September 30, 2016 is $598.9 million, which includes our capacity to borrow under the Revolving Credit Facility, including Cash and cash equivalents of $11.0 million, less of letters of credit of $7.1 million.
As of September 30, 2016, the total number of outstanding shares of common stock was approximately 83.5 million.
Cash Flows
Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015
Cash flow increased by $40.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Cash provided by operations was $141.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $101.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in net operating income of $73.3 million. The increase was partially offset by increased sales and marketing, general and administrative expenses and interest expense.
Cash used in investing activities was $555.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $556.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Our capital expenditures for 2016 include the acquisition in March 2016 of the

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Aurora properties, totaling $131.1 million. Additional capital expenditures for 2016 relate primarily to the development of additional square footage and power in our Phoenix, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Chicago and Northern Virginia markets. Other than the acquisition of the Aurora Properties, during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we purchased four properties for development for approximately $54.5 million. Our capital expenditures for 2015 relate primarily to the acquisition of Cervalis in July 2015 for $398.4 million. Additional capital expenditures for 2015 included the development of additional square footage and power in our Phoenix 2, Houston West 3, Carrollton and Northern Virginia data centers and the purchase of Austin 4 in February 2015.
Cash provided by financing activities was $410.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $458.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. During the nine months of 2016, cash provided by financing activities was due to net borrowings from the credit facility of $70.0 million and the net proceeds from issuances of common stock of $447.0 million. Cash used in financing activities during the nine months of 2016 was due to dividends paid to stockholders of $82.8 million, tax payments upon the exercise of equity awards of $13.7 million and other items of $10.4 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, cash provided by financing activities was due to net borrowings from the credit facility of $220.0 million and the net proceeds from issuances of common stock of $798.5 million and net proceeds from the issuance of debt of $103.8 million. Cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was due to acquisition of operating partnership units from non-controlling interests of $596.4 million, dividends paid to stockholders of $58.3 million and other items of $9.2 million.
Distribution Policy
CyrusOne Inc. is required to distribute 90% of its taxable income (determined without regard to the dividend paid deduction and excluding any net capital gains) on an annual basis in order to continue to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, we intend to make, but are not contractually bound to make, regular quarterly distributions to our common stockholders from cash flow from our operating partnership’s operating activities. In addition, the Operating Partnership Agreement requires ratable distributions to partners, and therefore, similar distributions will be made to all holders of operating partnership units. All such distributions are at the discretion of our parent company’s board of directors. We consider market factors and our operating partnership’s performance in addition to REIT requirements in determining distribution levels. While we plan to continue to make quarterly distributions, no assurances can be made as to the frequency or amounts of any future distributions. The payment of common share distributions is dependent upon our financial condition, operating results and REIT distribution requirements and may be adjusted at the discretion of the board of directors during the year.


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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
We have exposure to interest rate risk, arising from variable-rate borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement and our fixed-rate long-term debt.
The following table sets forth the carrying value and fair value face amounts, maturity dates, and average interest rates at September 30, 2016, for our fixed-rate debt and variable-rate debt, excluding Capital lease obligations and Lease financing arrangements:
IN MILLIONS
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Thereafter
Total  Carrying
Value
Total  Fair
Value
Fixed-rate debt
—

—

—

—

—

$
477.4

$
477.4

$
506.3

Average interest rate on fixed-rate debt
—

—

—

—

—

6.375
%
 
 
Variable-rate debt (revolving credit facility)
—

—

$
55.0

—

—

—

$
55.0

$
55.0

Average interest rate on variable-rate debt
—

—

2.165
%
—

—

—





Variable-rate debt (term loans)
—

—

—

$
550.0

—

—

$
550.0

$
550.0

Average interest rate on variable-rate debt
—

—

—

2.109
%
—

—





Refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 for a description of the Company’s market risks. There were no material changes for the period ended September 30, 2016.



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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer (our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively), we have evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of September 30, 2016. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of September 30, 2016, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the ordinary course of our business, from time to time we are subject to claims and administrative proceedings. We do not believe any currently outstanding matters would have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, liquidity and cash flows.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes to the risk factors included in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2016, as supplemented by the risk factor included in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarterly period ended June 30, 2016, filed with the SEC on August 2, 2016, each of which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company had no unregistered sales of equity securities or purchases of its common stock.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None. 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable. 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.


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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit No.
Exhibit Description
 
 
1.1
Forward Sale Agreement, dated August 10, 2016, between CyrusOne Inc. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.2 of Form 8-K, filed by CyrusOne Inc. on August 16, 2016 (Registration No. 001-35789)).
 
 
1.2
Additional Forward Sale Agreement, dated August 10, 2016, between CyrusOne Inc. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.3 of Form 8-K, filed by CyrusOne Inc. on August 16, 2016 (Registration No. 001-35789)).
 
 
3.1
Articles of Amendment and Restatement of CyrusOne Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Form 8-K, filed by CyrusOne Inc. on January 25, 2013 (Registration No. 001-35789)).
 
 
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of CyrusOne Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Form 8-K, filed by CyrusOne Inc. on May 4, 2016 (Registration No. 001-35789)).
 
 
4.1
Indenture, dated as of November 20, 2012, by and among CyrusOne LP, CyrusOne Finance Corp., the guarantors party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Amendment No. 4 to CyrusOne Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S‑11/A, filed on November 26, 2012 (Registration No. 333‑183132)).

 
 
4.2
First Supplemental Indenture, dated July 1, 2015, among CyrusOne LP, CyrusOne Finance Corp., the guarantors party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Form 8-K, filed by CyrusOne Inc. on July 1, 2015 (Registration No. 001-35789)).
 
 
4.3
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated July 2, 2015, among CyrusOne LP, CyrusOne Finance Corp., Cervalis Holdings LLC, Cervalis LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Form 8-K, filed by CyrusOne Inc. on July 6, 2015 (Registration No. 001-35789)).
 
 
10.1
Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of CyrusOne LP (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K, filed by CyrusOne Inc. on May 4, 2016 (Registration No. 001-35789)).
 
 
10.2
Form of Sales Agreement, dated July 1, 2016, by and among CyrusOne Inc., CyrusOne GP, CyrusOne LP and each of Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Jefferies LLC, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 of Form 8-K, filed by CyrusOne Inc. on July 8, 2016 (Registration No. 001-35789)).
 
 
10.3
Form of Indemnification Agreement among CyrusOne Inc. and its directors and executive officers. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K, filed by CyrusOne Inc. on July 27, 2016 (Registration No. 001-35789)).
 
 
31.1+
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
31.2+
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
32.1+
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
32.2+
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
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XBRL Instance Document.
 
 
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
 
 
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
 
 
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
 
 
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
 
 
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
 
 
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Filed herewith.
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Submitted electronically with this report.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized, on the 28th day of October, 2016.
 
 
 
 
 
 
CyrusOne Inc.
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Gary J. Wojtaszek
 
 
 
Gary J. Wojtaszek
 
 
 
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Gregory R. Andrews
 
 
 
Gregory R. Andrews
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Amitabh Rai
 
 
 
Amitabh Rai
 
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer





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