UNITED STATES






UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-K

 

[X]      ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT

OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended       September 30, 2007

 

[  ]

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

 

For the transition period ___________________ to ____________________

 

Commission File Number 001-33177

 

MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland                                           22-1897375

(State or other jurisdiction of                      (I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)                    Identification No.)

3499 Route 9 North, Suite 3-C, Freehold, NJ   07728

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)        (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:      (732)- 577-9996

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Stock      $.01 par value per share - NASDAQ Global Select Market

7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock   $.01 par value per share, $25 liquidation value per share - NASDAQ Global Select Market

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  _____  Yes   _X__ No

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.     ___ Yes   _X_ No

 

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 12 preceding 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.   X  Yes   __ No     

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (Section 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment of this Form 10-K    X

 

 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated      filer.   Large accelerated filer _____       Accelerated filer __X___     Non-accelerated filer ______

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).     

___ Yes   _X_ No

 

The aggregate market value of the voting stock of the registrant held by nonaffiliates of the registrant at March 31, 2007 was $160,902,782.

 

There were 23,954,696 shares of Common Stock and 1,322,500 shares of 7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock outstanding as of December 1, 2007.

 

Documents Incorporated by Reference: Exhibits incorporated by reference are listed in Part IV, Item 15 (a) (3).




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TABLE OF CONTENTS


Item

No.

 

Page

No.

 

Part I

 

1

Business.

3

1A

Risk Factors.

5

1B

Unresolved Staff Comments.

11

2

Properties.

12

3

Legal Proceedings.

16

4

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders.

17

   
 

Part II

 

5

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.


18

6

Selected Financial Data.

21

7

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.

23

7A

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

36

8

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

37

9

Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

37

9A

Controls and Procedures.

38

9B

Other Information.

39

   
 

Part III

 

10

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

40

11

Executive Compensation.

42

12

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

52

13

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

54

14

Principal Accounting Fees and Services.

55

   
 

Part IV

 

15

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.

57

   
 

Signatures

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PART I

ITEM 1 – BUSINESS


General Development of the Business


In this 10-K, “we”, “us’, “our”, or “the Company”, refers to Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation, together with its predecessors and subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.


The Company is a corporation operating as a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code), and intends to maintain its qualification as a REIT in the future. As a qualified REIT, with limited exceptions, the Company will not be taxed under Federal and certain state income tax laws at the corporate level on taxable income that it distributes to its shareholders. For special tax provisions applicable to REITs, refer to Sections 856-860 of the Code.


The Company was established in 1968 as a New Jersey Business Trust (NJBT).  In 1990, the NJBT merged into a newly formed Delaware corporation.  On May 15, 2003, the Company changed its state of incorporation from Delaware to Maryland by merging with and into a Maryland corporation (the Reincorporation).  The Reincorporation was approved by the Company’s shareholders at the Company’s annual meeting on May 6, 2003.  


In 2001, the Company formed MRC I LLC, a Wisconsin LLC, to purchase the property in Cudahy, Wisconsin.  In 2005, the Company formed a wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiary organized in Maryland, named MREIC Financial, Inc.  MREIC Financial, Inc. had no activity from inception through September 30, 2007.   


On July 31, 2007, the Company completed its strategic combination with Monmouth Capital Corporation (Monmouth Capital), a New Jersey Corporation.  As a result of the merger, each share of Monmouth Capital’s common stock outstanding at the time of the merger was converted into and exchanged for the right to receive .655 shares of the Company’s common stock and the Company became the owner of all of the outstanding stock of Monmouth Capital.  As a result of this transaction, the Company issued 3,727,706 shares of common stock valued at approximately $32,400,000.  The total cost of the merger paid by the Company was approximately $33,970,000, which included the value of outstanding stock options of Monmouth Capital and certain transaction costs.  The assets and liabilities of Monmouth Capital as of the effective time of the merger were recorded by the Company at their respective fair values and added to those of the Company.


The Company’s primary business is the ownership of real estate.  Its investment focus is to own net leased industrial properties which are leased to investment-grade tenants on long-term leases.    In addition, the Company holds a portfolio of REIT securities.   


Narrative Description of Business


Currently, the Company derives its income primarily from real estate rental operations. Rental and reimbursement revenue was $29,254,806, $25,594,102 and $23,383,028 for the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  Total assets were $366,908,245 and $241,906,933 as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  


The Company has approximately 5,876,000 square feet of space that it leases, of which approximately 2,462,000 square feet, or 42%, is leased to Federal Express Corporation (FDX) and its subsidiaries and approximately 364,000 square feet, or 6%, is leased to Keebler Company, a subsidiary of the Kellogg Company.  During 2007, 2006 and 2005, rental and reimbursement revenue from properties leased to these companies approximated 55%, 55% and 51%, respectively, of total rental and reimbursement revenue.  The Company’s weighted-average lease expiration was 5.4 years as of September 30, 2007 and its average rent per occupied square foot as of September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $5.61 and $5.32, respectively.  At September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company’s occupancy was 98% and 85%, respectively.  


At September 30, 2007, the Company had controlling interests in fifty-eight properties. (See Item 2 for detailed description of the properties.)  These properties are located in twenty-six states:  Alabama, Arizona,



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 Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.  All properties are leased on a net basis except the industrial park in Monaca, Pennsylvania.


In fiscal 2007, the Company purchased three net-leased industrial properties for a total cost of approximately $28,561,000 and sold one net-leased property for a sale price of $8,501,500.  In addition, the Company acquired a controlling interest in fourteen industrial properties from the merger with Monmouth Capital.  In fiscal 2008, the Company anticipates additional acquisitions.  The funds for these acquisitions are expected to come from the Company’s available line of credit, mortgages, other bank borrowings, proceeds from the Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (DRIP), private placements and public placements of additional common or preferred stock. To the extent that funds or appropriate properties are not available, fewer acquisitions will be made.  Because of the contingent nature of contracts to purchase real property, the Company announces acquisitions only upon closing.  


The Company competes with other investors in real estate for attractive investment opportunities.  These investors include other “equity” real estate investment trusts, limited partnerships, syndications and private investors, among others.   Competition in the market areas in which the Company operates is significant and affects the Company’s ability to acquire or expand properties, occupancy levels, rental rates, and operating expenses of certain properties.  Management has built relationships with merchant builders which have historically provided the Company with investment opportunities which fit the Company’s investment policy.


The Company continues to invest in both debt and equity securities of other REITs.  The Company from time to time may purchase these securities on margin when the interest and dividend yields exceed the cost of the funds. This securities portfolio, to the extent not pledged to secure borrowing, provides the Company with liquidity and additional income.  Such securities are subject to risk arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, primarily interest rate risk relating to debt securities and equity price risk relating to equity securities.  From time to time, the Company may use derivative instruments to mitigate interest rate risk.


Investment and Other Policies


The Company’s investment policy is to concentrate its investments in the area of long-term net-leased industrial properties to investment grade tenants.  The Company’s strategy is to obtain a favorable yield spread between the yield from the net-leased industrial properties and mortgage interest costs.  In addition, management believes that investments in well-located industrial properties provide a potential for long term capital appreciation.  There is the risk that, upon expiration of current leases, the properties will become vacant or re-leased at lower rents.  The results obtained by the Company by re-leasing the properties will depend on the market for industrial properties at that time.


The Company seeks to invest in well-located, modern buildings leased to investment grade tenants on long-term leases.  In management’s opinion, newly built facilities leased to FDX or FDX subsidiaries meet these criteria. The Company has a concentration of properties leased to FDX and FDX subsidiaries.  This is a risk factor that shareholders should consider.  FDX is a publicly-owned corporation and information on its financial and business operations is readily available to the Company’s shareholders.  


The Company had operated as part of a group of three public companies (all REITs) which included UMH Properties, Inc. (UMH) and Monmouth Capital (the affiliated companies).  Monmouth Capital was merged into the Company on July 31, 2007.  The Company continues to operate in conjunction with UMH.  UMH has focused its investing in manufactured home communities.  General and administrative expenses are allocated between the two remaining affiliated companies based on use or services provided.  The Company currently has ten employees.  Allocations of salaries and benefits are made between the affiliated companies based on the amount of the employees’ time dedicated to each affiliated company.  



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Property Management


The Company does not have an advisory contract; however, all of the wholly-owned properties are managed by Cronheim Management Services, Inc. (CMS), a division of David Cronheim Company, a related party as discussed in Note No. 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  During fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company was subject to management contracts with CMS. For the calendar year 2007, 2006, and 2005 the management fee was fixed at $380,000, $380,000 and $350,000, respectively.  CMS provides sub-agents as regional managers for the Company’s properties and compensates them out of this management fee.   CMS received $33,273, $15,419 and $54,581 in lease commissions in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  CMS received $42,558 for a real estate commission on the sale of the South Brunswick, New Jersey property in 2007.  The David Cronheim Mortgage Corporation, an affiliated company, received $47,250, $-0- and $60,200 in mortgage brokerage commissions in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.    


The industrial property in Carlstadt, New Jersey is managed by Marcus Associates, an entity affiliated with the 49% minority partner of the entity, Palmer Terrace Realty Associates, LLC, which owns the property.  Management fees paid to Marcus Associates for 2007 from the time of the merger totaled $2,166.  The industrial properties in Wheeling, Illinois and El Paso, Texas, are managed by Jones Development Company, an entity affiliated with the 37% and 35% minority partners of Wheeling Partners, LLC and Jones EPI, LLC, respectively, which own the properties, respectively.  Management fees paid to Jones Development Company for 2007 from the time of the merger were $3,477.


Additional information about the Company can be found on the Company’s website which is located at www.mreic.com.  The Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are made available through a link on the Company’s website or by calling Investor Relations.


ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS


Real Estate Industry Risks


We face risks associated with local real estate conditions in areas where we own properties.  We may be affected adversely by general economic conditions and local real estate conditions.  For example, an oversupply of industrial properties in a local area or a decline in the attractiveness of our properties to tenants and potential tenants would have a negative effect on us.


Other factors that may affect general economic conditions or local real estate conditions include:  

·

population and demographic trends;


·

employment and personal income trends;


·

zoning, use and other regulatory restrictions;


·

income tax laws;


·

changes in interest rates and availability and costs of financing;


·

competition from other available real estate;


·

our ability to provide adequate maintenance and insurance; and


·

increased operating costs, including insurance premiums, utilities and real estate taxes, which may not be offset by increased rents.



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We may be unable to compete with our larger competitors and other alternatives available to tenants or potential tenants of our properties.  The real estate business is highly competitive.  We compete for properties with other real estate investors and purchasers, including other real estate investment trusts, limited partnerships, syndications and private investors, many of whom have greater financial resources, revenues, and geographical diversity than we have.  Furthermore, we compete for tenants with other property owners.  All of our industrial properties are subject to significant local competition.  We also compete with a wide variety of institutions and other investors for capital funds necessary to support our investment activities and asset growth.  In addition, our portfolio of industrial properties faces competition from other properties within each submarket where our industrial properties are located.  To the extent that we are unable to effectively compete in the marketplace, our business may be adversely affected.

We are subject to significant regulation that inhibits our activities and may increase our costs.  Local zoning and use laws, environmental statutes and other governmental requirements may restrict expansion, rehabilitation and reconstruction activities.  These regulations may prevent us from taking advantage of economic opportunities.  Legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act may require us to modify our properties and noncompliance could result in the imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants.  Future legislation may impose additional requirements.  We cannot predict what requirements may be enacted or amended or what costs we will incur to comply with such requirements.   

Our investments are concentrated in the industrial sector and our business would be adversely affected by an economic downturn in that sector.  Our investments in real estate assets are primarily concentrated in the industrial distribution sector.  This concentration may expose us to the risk of economic downturns in this sector to a greater extent than if our business activities included a more significant portion of other sectors of the real estate industry.

Risks Associated with Our Properties


We may be unable to renew leases or relet space as leases expire.  While we seek to invest in well-located, modern buildings leased to investment-grade tenants on long term leases, a number of our properties are subject to short term leases.  When a lease expires, a tenant may elect not to renew it.  We may not be able to relet the property on similar terms, if we are able to relet the property at all.  The terms of renewal or re-lease (including the cost of required renovations and/or concessions to tenants) may be less favorable to us than the prior lease.  If we are unable to relet all or a substantial portion of our properties, or if the rental rates upon such reletting are significantly lower than expected rates, our cash generated before debt repayments and capital expenditures, and our ability to make expected distributions to stockholders, may be adversely affected.  We have established an annual budget for renovation and reletting expenses that we believe is reasonable in light of each property’s operating history and local market characteristics.  This budget, however, may not be sufficient to cover these expenses.  

Our business is substantially dependent on FDX.  FDX is our largest tenant.  As of September 30, 2007, FDX leased approximately 42% of the total square footage that we own and provides approximately 49% the Company’s annual rental and reimbursement revenue.  If FDX terminated its leases with us or was unable to make lease payments because of a downturn in its business or otherwise, our financial condition and ability to make distributions to stockholders will be materially and adversely affected.

We have been and may continue to be affected negatively by tenant financial difficulties and leasing delays.  At any time, a tenant may experience a downturn in its business that may weaken its financial condition.  Similarly, a general decline in the economy may result in a decline in the demand for space at our industrial properties.  As a result, our tenants may delay lease commencement, fail to make rental payments when due, or declare bankruptcy.  Any such event could result in the termination of that tenant’s lease and losses to us, resulting in a decrease of distributions to investors.  We receive a substantial portion of our income as rents under long-term leases.  If tenants are unable to comply with the terms of their leases because of rising costs or falling revenues, we, in our sole discretion, may deem it advisable to modify lease terms to allow tenants to pay a lower rental rate or a



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smaller share of operating costs, taxes and insurance.  If a tenant becomes insolvent or bankrupt, we cannot be sure that we could recover the premises from the tenant promptly or from a trustee or debtor-in-possession in any bankruptcy proceeding relating to the tenant.  We also cannot be sure that we would receive rent in the proceeding sufficient to cover our expenses with respect to the premises.  If a tenant becomes bankrupt, the federal bankruptcy code will apply and, in some instances, may restrict the amount and recoverability of our claims against the tenant.  A tenant’s default on its obligations to us could adversely affect our financial condition and the cash we have available for distribution.

We may be unable to sell properties when appropriate because real estate investments are illiquid.  Real estate investments generally cannot be sold quickly and, therefore, will tend to limit our ability to vary our property portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions.  In addition, the Code limits our ability to sell our properties.  The inability to respond promptly to changes in the performance of our property portfolio could adversely affect our financial condition and ability to service debt and make distributions to our stockholders.


Environmental liabilities could affect our profitability.  We face possible environmental liabilities.  Environmental laws today can impose liability on a previous owner or operator of a property that owned or operated the property at a time when hazardous or toxic substances were disposed on, or released from, the property.  A conveyance of the property, therefore, does not relieve the owner or operator from liability.  As a current or former owner and operator of real estate, we may be required by law to investigate and clean up hazardous substances released at the properties we currently own or operate, or have in the past owned or operated.  We may also be liable to the government or to third parties for property damage, investigation costs and cleanup costs.  In addition, some environmental laws create a lien on the contaminated site in favor of the government for damages and costs the government incurs in connection with the contamination.  Contamination may adversely affect our ability to sell or lease real estate or to borrow using the real estate as collateral.  We are not aware of any environmental liabilities relating to our investment properties which would have a material adverse effect on our business, assets, or results of operations.  However, we cannot assure you that environmental liabilities will not arise in the future.

Actions by our competitors may decrease or prevent increases of the occupancy and rental rates of our properties.  We compete with other owners and operators of real estate, some of which own properties similar to ours in the same submarkets in which our properties are located.  If our competitors offer space at rental rates below current market rates or below the rental rates we currently charge our tenants, we may lose potential tenants, and we may be pressured to reduce our rental rates below those we currently charge in order to retain tenants when our tenants’ leases expire.  As a result, our financial condition, cash flow, cash available for distribution, market price of our preferred and common stock and ability to satisfy our debt service obligations could be materially adversely affected.

Coverage under our existing insurance policies may be inadequate to cover losses.  We generally maintain insurance policies related to our business, including casualty, general liability and other policies, covering our business operations, employees and assets.  However, we would be required to bear all losses that are not adequately covered by insurance.  In addition, there are certain losses that are not generally insured because it is not economically feasible to insure against them, including losses due to riots or acts of war.  If an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occurs with respect to one or more of our properties, then we could lose the capital we invested in the properties, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the properties and, in the case of debt, which is with recourse to us, we would remain obligated for any mortgage debt or other financial obligations related to the properties.  Although we believe that our insurance programs are adequate, we cannot assure you that we will not incur losses in excess of our insurance coverage, or that we will be able to obtain insurance in the future at acceptable levels and reasonable costs.

We face risks associated with property acquisitions.  We acquire individual properties and portfolios of properties, and intend to continue to do so.  Our acquisition activities and their success are subject to the following risks:

·

when we are able to locate a desired property, competition from other real estate investors may significantly increase the purchase price;



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·

acquired properties may fail to perform as expected;

·

the actual costs of repositioning or redeveloping acquired properties may be higher than our estimates;

·

acquired properties may be located in new markets where we face risks associated with an incomplete knowledge or understanding of the local market, a limited number of established business relationships in the area and a relative unfamiliarity with local governmental and permitting procedures;

·

we may be unable to quickly and efficiently integrate new acquisitions, particularly acquisition of portfolios of properties, into our existing operations, and as a result, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected; and

·

we may acquire properties subject to liabilities and without any recourse, or with only limited recourse.  As a result, if a claim were asserted against us based upon ownership of those properties, we might have to pay substantial sums to settle it, which could adversely affect our cash flow.

Financing Risks


We face risks generally associated with our debt.  We finance a portion of our investments in properties and marketable securities through debt.    We are subject to the risks normally associated with debt financing, including the risk that our cash flow will be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest.   In addition, debt creates risks, including:  

·

rising interest rates on our floating rate debt;


·

failure to repay or refinance existing debt as it matures, which may result in forced disposition of assets on disadvantageous terms;


·

refinancing terms less favorable than the terms of existing debt; and


·

failure to meet required payments of principal and/or interest.


We mortgage our properties, which subjects us to the risk of foreclosure in the event of non-payment and face risks associated with the use of debt to fund acquisitions, including refinancing risk.  We mortgage our properties to secure payment of indebtedness and if we are unable to meet mortgage payments, then the property could be foreclosed upon or transferred to the mortgagee with a consequent loss of income and asset value.  A foreclosure of one or more of our properties could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and ability to pay dividends and the market price of our stock.  

We face risks related to “balloon payments.”  Certain of our mortgages will have significant outstanding principal balances on their maturity dates, commonly known as “balloon payments.”  There can be no assurance that we will be able to refinance the debt on favorable terms or at all.  To the extent we cannot refinance debt on favorable terms or at all, we may be forced to dispose of properties on disadvantageous terms or pay higher interest rates, either of which would have an adverse impact on our financial performance and ability to pay dividends to investors.

We face risks associated with our dependence on external sources of capital.  In order to qualify as a REIT, we are required each year to distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, and we are subject to tax on our income to the extent it is not distributed.  Because of this distribution requirement, we may not be able to fund all future capital needs from cash retained from operations.  As a result, to fund capital needs, we



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rely on third-party sources of capital, which we may not be able to obtain on favorable terms, if at all.  Our access to third-party sources of capital depends upon a number of factors, including (i) general market conditions; (ii) the market’s perception of our growth potential; (iii) our current and potential future earnings and cash distributions; and (iv) the market price of our capital stock.  Additional debt financing may substantially increase our debt-to-total capitalization ratio.  Additional equity issuance may dilute the holdings of our current common stockholders.

We may become more highly leveraged.  Our governing documents do not limit the amount of indebtedness we may incur.  Accordingly, our board of directors may incur additional debt and would do so, for example, if it were necessary to maintain our status as a REIT.  We might become more highly leveraged as a result, and our financial condition and cash available for distribution to stockholders might be negatively affected and the risk of default on our indebtedness could increase.

Covenants in our credit agreements could limit our flexibility and adversely affect our financial condition.  The terms of our various credit agreements and other indebtedness require us to comply with a number of customary financial and other covenants, such as maintaining debt service coverage and leverage ratios and maintaining insurance coverage.  These covenants may limit our flexibility in our operations, and breaches of these covenants could result in defaults under the instruments governing the applicable indebtedness even if we had satisfied our payment obligations.  If we were to default under credit agreements, our financial condition would be adversely affected.

Other Risks

We may amend our business policies without your approval.  Our board of directors determines our growth, investment, financing, capitalization, borrowing, REIT status, operations and distributions policies.  Although our board of directors has no present intention to amend or reverse any of these policies, they may be amended or revised without notice to stockholders.  Accordingly, stockholders may not have control over changes in our policies.  We cannot assure you that changes in our policies will serve fully the interests of all stockholders.

The market value of our preferred and common stock could decrease based on our performance and market perception and conditions.  The market value of our preferred and common stock may be based primarily upon the market’s perception of our growth potential and current and future cash dividends, and may be secondarily based upon the real estate market value of our underlying assets.  The market price of our preferred and common stock is influenced by their respective dividends relative to market interest rates.  Rising interest rates may lead potential buyers of our stock to expect a higher dividend rate, which would adversely affect the market price of our stock.  In addition, rising interest rates would result in increased expense, thereby adversely affecting cash flow and our ability to service our indebtedness and pay distributions.

There are restrictions on the transfer of our capital stock.  To maintain our qualification as a REIT under the Code, no more than 50% in value of our outstanding capital stock may be owned, actually or by attribution, by five or fewer individuals, as defined in the Code to also include certain entities, during the last half of a taxable year.  Accordingly, our charter and bylaws contain provisions restricting the transfer of our capital stock.  

Our earnings are dependent, in part, upon the performance of our investment portfolio.  As permitted by the Code, we invest in and own securities of other real estate investment trusts.  To the extent that the value of those investments declines or those investments do not provide a return, our earnings could be adversely affected.

We are subject to restrictions that may impede our ability to effect a change in control.  Certain provisions contained in our charter and bylaws and certain provisions of Maryland law may have the effect of discouraging a third party from making an acquisition proposal for us and thereby inhibit a change in control. These provisions include the following:


·

Our charter provides for three classes of directors with the term of office of one class expiring each year, commonly referred to as a "staggered board." By preventing stockholders from voting on the election of



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more than one class of directors at any annual meeting of stockholders, this provision may have the effect of keeping the current members of our board of directors in control for a longer period of time than stockholders may desire.

·

Our charter generally limits any holder from acquiring more than 9.8% (in value or in number, whichever is more restrictive) of our outstanding equity stock (defined as all of our classes of capital stock, except our excess stock). While this provision is intended to assure our ability to remain a qualified REIT for Federal income tax purposes, the ownership limit may also limit the opportunity for stockholders to receive a premium for their shares of common stock that might otherwise exist if an investor was attempting to assemble a block of shares in excess of 9.8% of the outstanding shares of equity stock or otherwise effect a change in control.  

·

The request of the holders of a majority or more of our common stock is necessary for stockholders to call a special meeting.  We also require advance notice by common stockholders for the nomination of directors or proposals of business to be considered at a meeting of stockholders.

·

Our board of directors may authorize and issue securities without stockholder approval.  Under our charter, the board has the power to classify and reclassify any of our unissued shares of capital stock into shares of capital stock with such preferences, rights, powers and restrictions as the board of directors may determine.  The authorization and issuance of a new class of capital stock could have the effect of delaying or preventing someone from taking control of us, even if a change in control were in our stockholders’ best interests.

Maryland business statutes may limit the ability of a third party to acquire control of us.  Maryland law provides protection for Maryland corporations against unsolicited takeovers by limiting, among other things, the duties of the directors in unsolicited takeover situations.  The duties of directors of Maryland corporations do not require them to (a) accept, recommend or respond to any proposal by a person seeking to acquire control of the corporation, (b) authorize the corporation to redeem any rights under, or modify or render inapplicable, any stockholders rights plan, (c) make a determination under the Maryland Business Combination Act or the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act, or (d) act or fail to act solely because of the effect of the act or failure to act may have on an acquisition or potential acquisition of control of the corporation or the amount or type of consideration that may be offered or paid to the stockholders in an acquisition.  Moreover, under Maryland law the act of a director of a Maryland corporation relating to or affecting an acquisition or potential acquisition of control is not subject to any higher duty or greater scrutiny than is applied to any other act of a director.  Maryland law also contains a statutory presumption that an act of a director of a Maryland corporation satisfies the applicable standards of conduct for directors under Maryland law.

The Maryland Business Combination Act provides that unless exempted, a Maryland corporation may not engage in business combinations, including mergers, dispositions of 10 percent or more of its assets, certain issuances of shares of stock and other specified transactions, with an “interested stockholder” or an affiliate of an interested stockholder for five years after the most recent date on which the interested stockholder became an interested stockholder, and thereafter unless specified criteria are met.  An interested stockholder is generally a person owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, 10 percent or more of the voting power of the outstanding stock of the Maryland corporation.  In our charter, we have expressly elected that the Maryland Business Combination Act not govern or apply to any transaction with UMH Properties, Inc., a Maryland corporation.  

We may fail to qualify as a REIT.  If we fail to qualify as a REIT, we will not be allowed to deduct distributions to stockholders in computing our taxable income and will be subject to Federal income tax, including any applicable alternative minimum tax, at regular corporate rates.  In addition, we might be barred from qualification as a REIT for the four years following disqualification.  The additional tax incurred at regular corporate rates would reduce significantly the cash flow available for distribution to stockholders and for debt service.

Furthermore, we would no longer be required to make any distributions to our stockholders as a condition to REIT qualification.  Any distributions to stockholders would be taxable as ordinary income to the extent of our



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current and accumulated earnings and profits, although such dividend distributions would be subject to a top federal tax rate of 15% through 2010.  Corporate distributees, however, may be eligible for the dividends received deduction on the distributions, subject to limitations under the Code.

To qualify as a REIT, we must comply with certain highly technical and complex requirements.  We cannot be certain we have complied, and will always be able to comply, with the requirements to qualify as a REIT because there are few judicial and administrative interpretations of these provisions.  In addition, facts and circumstances that may be beyond our control may affect our ability to continue to qualify as a REIT.  We cannot assure you that new legislation, regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions will not change the tax laws significantly with respect to our qualification as a REIT or with respect to the Federal income tax consequences of qualification.  We believe that we have qualified as a REIT since our inception and intend to continue to qualify as a REIT.  However, we cannot assure you that we are qualified or will remain qualified.

There is a risk of changes in the tax law applicable to real estate investment trusts.  Because the Internal Revenue Service, the United States Treasury Department and Congress frequently review federal income tax legislation, we cannot predict whether, when or to what extent new federal tax laws, regulations, interpretations or rulings will be adopted.  Any of such legislative action may prospectively or retroactively modify our tax treatment and, therefore, may adversely affect taxation of us and/or our investors.

We may be unable to comply with the strict income distribution requirements applicable to REITs.  To maintain qualification as a REIT under the Code, a REIT must annually distribute to its shareholders at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, excluding the dividends paid deduction and net capital gains.  This requirement limits our ability to accumulate capital.  We may not have sufficient cash or other liquid assets to meet the distribution requirements.  Difficulties in meeting the distribution requirements might arise due to competing demands for our funds or to timing differences between tax reporting and cash receipts and disbursements, because income may have to be reported before cash is received, because expenses may have to be paid before a deduction is allowed or because deductions may be disallowed or limited, or the Internal Revenue Service may make a determination that adjusts reported income.  In those situations, we might be required to borrow funds or sell properties on adverse terms in order to meet the distribution requirements and interest and penalties could apply which could adversely affect our financial condition.  If we fail to make a required distribution, we would cease to be taxed as a REIT.

Notwithstanding our status as a REIT, we are subject to various federal, state and local taxes on our income and property.  For example, we will be taxed at regular corporate rates on any undistributed taxable income, including undistributed net capital gains, provided, however, that properly designated undistributed capital gains will effectively avoid taxation at the security holder level.  We may also have to pay some state income or franchise taxes because not all states treat REITs in the same manner as they are treated for Federal income tax purposes.


ITEM 1B – UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS


None.



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ITEM 2 - PROPERTIES


The Company operates as a REIT.  Our portfolio is primarily comprised of real estate holdings, some of which have been long-term holdings carried on our financial statements at depreciated cost.  It is believed that their current market values exceed both the original cost and the depreciated cost.  


The following table sets forth certain information concerning the Company’s real estate investments as of September 30, 2007:


     

 Mortgage

  

Fiscal Year

 

Square

 Balance

State

City

Acquisition

Type

Footage

9/30/2007

      

AL

Huntsville

2005

Industrial

           56,698

$2,212,270

AZ

Tolleson

2003

Industrial

         288,211

8,564,284

CO

Colorado Springs

2006

Industrial

         53,202

3,328,278

CO

Denver

2005

Industrial

           60,361

3,151,839

CT

Newington

2001

Industrial

           54,812

1,746,781

FL

Ft. Myers

2003

Industrial

           90,020

2,749,558

FL

Jacksonville

1999

Industrial

           95,883

2,403,233

FL

Lakeland

2007

Industrial

31,096

-0-

FL

Punta Gorda

2007

Industrial

34,624

2,840,000

FL

Tampa (FDX Gr)

2004

Industrial

         170,779

11,474,697

FL

Tampa (FDX)

2006

Industrial

           95,662

                   -0-

FL

Tampa (Kellogg)

2007

Industrial

68,385

3,709,659

GA

Augusta (FDX Gr)

2005

Industrial

           38,210

-0-

GA

Augusta (FDX)

2007

Industrial

30,332

2,223,217

GA

Griffin

2006

Industrial

215,720

9,744,087

IL

Burr Ridge

1997

Industrial

           12,477

579,825

IL

Elgin

2002

Industrial

           89,052

3,778,236

IL

Granite City

2001

Industrial

         184,800

6,889,094

IL

Montgomery

2007

Industrial

171,200

5,989,225

IL

Schaumburg

1997

Industrial

           73,500

1,610,533

IL

Wheeling (1)

2007

Industrial

123,000

6,569,530

IO

Urbandale

1994

Industrial

           36,150

                   -0-

KS

Edwardsville

2003

Industrial

         179,280

3,791,462

MA

Franklin

1994

Industrial

           84,376

                   -0-

MD

Beltsville

2001

Industrial

         109,735

4,217,842

MI

Orion

2007

Industrial

193,371

12,175,332

MI

Romulus

1998

Industrial

           72,000

1,454,182

MN

White Bear Lake

2007

Industrial

59,425

2,509,913

MO

O' Fallon

1994

Industrial

         102,135

26,342

MO

Kansas City

2007

Industrial

65,067

3,236,079

MO

Liberty

1998

Industrial

           98,200

2,379,784

MO

St. Joseph

2001

Industrial

         388,671

6,218,693

MS

Jackson

1993

Industrial

           26,340

75,794

MS

Richland

1994

Industrial

           36,000

                   -0-

NC

Fayetteville

1997

Industrial

         148,000

-0-

NC

Greensboro

1993

Industrial

           40,560

                    -0-



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 Mortgage

  

Fiscal Year

 

Square

 Balance

State

City

Acquisition

Type

Footage

9/30/2007


NC

Monroe

2001

Industrial

         160,000

2,956,066

NC

Winston-Salem

2002

Industrial

         106,507

4,040,674

NE

Omaha

1999

Industrial

           88,140

2,244,456

NJ

Carlstadt (2)

2007

Industrial

59,400

2,778,805

NJ

Ramsey

1969

Industrial

           44,719

                    -0-

NJ

Somerset (3)

1970

Shopping Center

           42,773

                    -0-

NY

Cheektowaga

2007

Industrial

84,923

2,390,355

NY

Orangeburg

1993

Industrial

           50,400

                   -0-

OH

Bedford Heights

2007

Industrial

84,600

3,947,158

OH

Richfield

2006

Industrial

         79,485

5,555,622

OH

Union Township

2000

Industrial

           103,818

1,932,648

PA

Monaca

1997

Industrial

         291,474

                    -0-

PA

Quakertown

2007

Industrial

37,660

-0-

SC

Hanahan (Norton)

2005

Industrial

         306,000

7,872,578

SC

Hanahan (FDX Gr)

2005

Industrial

           54,286

3,056,375

TN

Chattanooga

2007

Industrial

67,775

3,144,244

TN

Shelby County

2007

Land

N/A

-0-

TX

El Paso (4)

2007

Industrial

91,854

5,825,039

VA

Charlottesville

1999

Industrial

           49,900

1,587,058

VA

Richmond (Carrier)

2007

Industrial

60,000

-0-

VA

Richmond (FDX)

2001

Industrial

112,870

3,691,499

VA

Roanoke

2007

Industrial

83,000

4,650,415

WI

Cudahy

2001

Industrial

         139,564

3,029,277

    


5,876,482

$174,352,038


(1)

The Company owns a 63% controlling equity interest.

(2)

The Company owns a 51% controlling equity interest.

(3)

The Company has an undivided 2/3 interest.  

(4)

The Company has a 65% controlling equity interest.

  




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Lease

State

City

Tenant

Annual Rent

Expiration

     

AL

Huntsville

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

 $      278,000

08/31/14

AZ

Tolleson

Western Container Corp

      1,243,000

04/30/12

CO

Colorado Springs

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

         412,000

09/30/15

CO

Denver

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

         421,000

09/30/14

CT

Newington

Keebler Company

         340,000

02/28/11

FL

Ft. Myers

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

         400,000

10/31/11

FL

Jacksonville

Federal Express Corporation

         526,000

05/31/08

FL

Lakeland

Federal Express Corporation

165,000

11/30/12

FL

Punta Gorda

Federal Express Corporation

304,000

06/30/17

FL

Tampa

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

      1,412,000

01/31/19

FL

Tampa

Federal Express Corporation

         572,000

09/30/17

FL

Tampa

Kellogg Sales Company

444,000

12/31/09

GA

Augusta

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

         302,000

08/31/14

GA

Augusta

Federal Express Corporation

142,000

11/30/12

GA

Griffin

Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc.

      1,094,000

11/30/16

IL

Burr Ridge

Sherwin-Williams Company

         151,000

10/31/09

IL

Elgin

Reynolds Metals Company

         614,000

01/31/12

IL

Granite City

Anheuser-Busch, Inc.

      1,147,000

05/31/11

IL

Montgomery

Home Depot USA, Inc.

870,000

06/30/10

IL

Schaumburg

Federal Express Corporation

         496,000

03/31/17 (6)

IL

Wheeling

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

1,218,000 (5)

5/31/17

IO

Urbandale

Keystone Automotive

129,000

03/31/17

KS

Edwardsville

Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company

         671,000

05/31/12

MA

Franklin

Keebler Company

         527,000

01/31/10

MD

Beltsville

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

         892,000

12/31/10 (2)

MI

Orion

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

1,285,000

06/30/17

MI

Romulus

Federal Express Corporation

         396,000

05/31/08

MN

White Bear Lake

Federal Express Corporation

433,000

04/01/11

MO

O' Fallon

PPG Industries

         449,000

06/30/09

MO

Kansas City

Kellogg Sales Company

368,000

07/31/12

MO

Liberty

Johnson Controls, Inc. (3)

         624,000

12/31/08

MO

St. Joseph

Mead Corporation (4)

      1,239,000

11/30/14

MS

Jackson

Vacant

                -0-

N/A

MS

Richland

Federal Express Corporation

         140,000

3/31/14

NC

Fayetteville

Maidenform, Inc.

396,000

12/31/12

NC

Greensboro

Keebler Company

         173,000

08/31/09



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Lease

State

City

Tenant

Annual Rent

Expiration

     

NC

Monroe

HD Supply, Inc.

         589,000

10/31/11

NC

Winston-Salem

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

         637,000

12/31/11

NE

Omaha

Federal Express Corporation

         516,000

10/31/08

NJ

Carlstadt

Macy’s East, Inc.

447,000(5)

03/31/14

NJ

Ramsey

Bogen Photo, Inc.

         330,000

09/30/08

NJ

Somerset

various

         391,000(1)

various

NY

Cheektowaga

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

645,000

10/31/16

NY

Orangeburg

Keebler Company

353,000

12/31/09

OH

Bedford Heights

Federal Express Corporation

499,000

08/31/13

OH

Richfield

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

         645,000

10/31/16

OH

Union Township

RPS Ground (FDX)

         493,000

08/31/13

PA

Monaca

various

         400,000

various

PA

Quakertown

MagiKitch’n

286,000

03/31/15

SC

Hanahan

Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc.

         1,301,000

04/29/15

SC

Hanahan

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

         374,000

10/14/14

TN

Chattanooga

Federal Express Corporation

370,000

10/27/12

TN

Shelby County

N/A

N/A

N/A

TX

El Paso

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

668,000 (5)

09/30/15

VA

Charlottesville

Federal Express Corporation

         363,000

08/31/08

VA

Richmond

Carrier Sales

381,000

05/31/11

VA

Richmond

Federal Express Corporation

         707,000

10/21/09

VA

Roanoke

DHL

591,000

12/07/16

WI

Cudahy

Fedex Ground Package System. Inc

         886,000

06/30/17

     
   

$32,145,000

 


(1)

The Company owns an undivided 2/3 interest. Estimated annual rent reflects the Company’s proportionate share of the total rent.

(2)

Upon completion of the expansion, the lease is extended until 4/30/17

(3)

Subleased to Lear Corporation

(4)

Subleased to Hallmark

(5)

Estimated annual rent is the full rent per the lease.  The Company consolidates the results of these properties due to its controlling equity interest.

(6)

Lease has an early termination option after 5 years.


The Company’s weighted-average lease expiration was 5.4 years as of September 30, 2007 and its average rent per occupied square foot as of September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $5.61 and $5.32, respectively.  As of September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company’s occupancy was 98% and 85%, respectively.  All properties were 100% occupied at September 30, 2007 except for the following:


Property

Occupancy

  

Monaca, PA

59%

Jackson, MS

vacant since December 2004




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During 2007, the Company executed or extended the following leases:




Property

Former

Rent

PSF

Previous

Lease

Expiration

Renewal

Rent

PSF

New

Lease

Expiration

     

Fayetteville, NC

vacant

7/31/06

$2.68

12/31/12

Schaumberg, IL (1)

6.62

3/31/07

     6.75

3/31/17

Orangeburg, NY

6.75

12/31/07

7.00

12/31/09

Liberty, MO

6.33

12/31/07

6.34

12/31/08

Greensboro, NC

4.10

2/28/08

4.26

8/31/09

Cudahy, WI (2)

5.01

3/31/11

6.35

6/30/17


(1)

Lease has an early termination option after five years.

(2)

Building was expanded by 25,441 square feet


The Company owned 25% of a limited liability company, Hollister ‘97, LLC (the LLC).  The sole business of the LLC was the ownership and operation of the Hollister Corporate Park in Teterboro, New Jersey.  Under the LLC agreement, the Company received a cumulative preferred 11% annual return on its investment.  During 2005, the LLC sold the Hollister Corporate Park.  The Company simultaneously withdrew from the LLC.  Upon withdrawal, the Company received $2,169,578 resulting in a gain of $1,269,179.


On August 3, 2007, the Company sold a 144,520 square foot industrial building in South Brunswick, New Jersey for a sale price of $8,501,500.  The property was vacant at the time of the sale and was formerly leased through November 30, 2006 at an annual rent of approximately $5.25 per square foot or $759,000.  The Company recognized a gain on the sale of $4,634,564.  


ITEM 3 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


None.




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ITEM 4 – SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS


The annual meeting of shareholders was held on July 26, 2007. The proposals submitted to the vote of the shareholders and the results of the vote were as follows:


Proposal 1 – For the election of the following nominees for Director:

 

Daniel D. Cronheim – for 16,975,957.14;  withhold 310,917.682

Neal Herstik – for 16,735,713.88;  withhold 551,160.945

Scott L. Robinson – for 17,044,687.88;  withhold 242,186.945

 

Directors continuing term in office following the annual meeting:

Anna T. Chew*

Peter J. Weidhorn

Matthew I. Hirsch

Joshua Kahr*

Eugene W. Landy

Michael P. Landy*

Samuel A. Landy

Cynthia J. Morgenstern

Eugene Rothenberg*

Stephen B. Wolgin

 

Effective September 24, 2007, Peter J. Weidhorn resigned from the board of directors of the Company.  Effective October 9, 2007, the board of directors appointed Catherine B. Elflein to the board of directors and audit committee.

 

*These directors were former Monmouth Capital board members who were appointed to the Company’s board of directors upon consummation of the merger with Monmouth Capital.

 

Proposal 2 – To approve the merger of Route 9 Acquisitions, Inc., a New Jersey corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (Route 9), with and into Monmouth Capital Corporation, a New Jersey corporation (Monmouth Capital), including the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.01 per share, in the merger to stockholders of Monmouth Capital, on the terms set forth in the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated March 26, 2007, by and among Monmouth Capital, the Company and Route 9:

 

For 10,896,250.61; against 248,033.946; abstain 41,167.268

 

Proposal 3 – To approve the Company’s 2007 Stock Option Plan:

 

For 9,300,515.331; against 1,742,053.583; abstain 142,881.911

 

Proposal 4 –Approval of the appointment of Reznick Group, P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending September 30, 2007:

 

For – 17,175,208.65; against – 53,773.958;  abstain – 57,888.213



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PART II



ITEM 5 - MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED

    STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY

    SECURITIES


The shares of common stock of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, under the symbol “MNRTA”.  The per share range of high and low market prices and distributions paid to common shareholders during each fiscal quarter of the last two fiscal years were as follows:


  Fiscal 2007

         Fiscal 2006

Market Price

        Market Price


Fiscal Qtr.

 

High

 

Low

 

Distrib.

 

Fiscal Qtr.

 

High

 

Low

 

Distrib.

               

First

 

$8.59

 

$7.95

 

$.15

 

First

 

$8.30

 

$7.81

 

$.15

Second

 

8.95

 

8.16

 

.15

 

Second

 

8.55

 

7.89

 

.15

Third

 

9.05

 

8.39

 

.15

 

Third

 

8.53

 

7.85

 

.15

Fourth

 

8.90

 

7.50

 

.15

 

Fourth

 

8.34

 

7.94

 

.15

      

        $  .60

       

        $  .60

               


On September 28, 2007, the closing price of our common stock was $8.42.


As of September 30, 2007, there were approximately 1,167 shareholders of record who held shares of common stock of the Company.


It is the Company’s intention to continue distributing quarterly dividends.  On October 1, 2007 the Company declared a dividend of $.15 per share to be paid on December 17, 2007 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2007.  Future dividend policy will depend on the Company’s earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, availability and cost of bank financing and other factors considered relevant by the board of directors.


On December 5, 2006, the Company issued 1,322,500 shares of 7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share (Series A Preferred Stock).  The Series A Preferred Stock ranks, as to dividend rights and rights upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, senior to our common stock and equal to any equity securities that we may issue in the future, the terms of which specifically provide that such equity securities rank equal to the Series A Preferred Stock.  We are required to pay cumulative dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock from (and including) December 5, 2006 in the amount of $1.90625 per share each year, which is equivalent to 7.625% of the $25.00 liquidation value per share.  On October 1, 2007, the board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4766 per share to be paid December 17, 2007 to shareholders of record as of November 30, 2007.



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Equity Compensation Plan Information


The following table summarizes information, as of September 30, 2007, relating to equity compensation plans of the Company (including individual compensation arrangements) pursuant to which equity securities of the Company are authorized for issuance:













Plan Category

 





Number of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights

(a)

 







Weighted-average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights

(b)

 







Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (excluding Securities reflected in column (a))

(c)

       

Equity Compensation Plans Approved by Security Holders

 



1,101,170

 



$7.73

 



1,500,000

       

Equity Compensation Plans not Approved by Security Holders

 




N/A

 




N/A

 




N/A

       

Total

 

1,101,170

 

$7.73

 

1,500,000











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Comparative Stock Performance


The following line graph compares the total return of the Company’s common stock for the last five fiscal years to the FTSE NAREIT Composite Index (US), published by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), and the S&P 500 Index for the same period.  The total return reflects stock price appreciation and dividend reinvestment for all three comparative indices.  The information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but neither its accuracy nor its completeness is guaranteed.


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ITEM 6 – SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA


The following table sets forth selected financial and other information for the Company as of and for each of the years in the five year period ended September 30, 2007.  The Company merged with Monmouth Capital on July 31, 2007 and activity related to Monmouth Capital from that date is included in  2007.  This table should be read in conjunction with all of the financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere herein.


   September 30,

OPERATING DATA:

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 
           

Rental and Reimbursement

    Revenue


$29,254,806

 


$25,594,102

 


$23,383,028

 


$20,275,678

 


$18,640,132

 

Gain on Securities Transactions,

    net


156,723

 


50,983

 


1,541,952

 


1,714,395

 


1,018,862

 

Interest and Dividend Income

1,467,444

 

1,028,151

 

1,525,325

 

1,801,107

 

1,688,448

 

Total Expenses

15,555,799

 

12,679,166

 

11,412,235

 

10,006,435

 

9,214,200

 

Gain (Loss) on Sale of

          

    Investment Property

4,634,564

 

(28,385)

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

Income from Equity Investment

-0-

 

-0-

 

82,500

 

110,000

 

110,000

 

Gain on Dissolution of Equity

     Investment


-0-

 


-0-

 


1,269,179

 


-0-

 


-0-

 

Interest Expense

8,969,087

 

8,298,077

 

8,001,956

 

6,979,007

 

6,906,078

 

Income from Continuing

  Operations


6,354,087



5,695,993



8,387,793

 


6,915,738

 


5,337,164

 

Discontinued Operations

4,438,849

 

469,595

 

659,029

 

756,897

 

783,179

 

Net Income

10,817,638

 

6,165,588

 

9,046,822

 

7,672,635

 

6,120,343

 

Income from Continuing  

   Operations Per Share

    Basic



.30

 



.30

 



.46

 



.42

 



.38

 

    Diluted

.30

 

.29

 

.46

 

.42

 

.38

 

Net Income Per Common Share

          

   Basic

.41

 

.32

 

.50

 

.47

 

.44

 

   Diluted

.41

 

.31

 

.50

 

.47

 

.44

 
           

BALANCE SHEET DATA:

          
           

Total Assets

$366,908,245

 

$241,906,933

 

$217,841,402

 

$195,487,662

 

$183,173,874

 

Real Estate Investments, Net

320,196,799

 

220,210,796

 

191,744,473

 

166,879,808

 

152,770,335

 

Mortgage Notes Payable

174,352,038

 

122,194,039

 

111,968,518

 

97,530,963

 

90,909,299

 

Subordinated Convertible  

   Debentures


14,990,000

 


-0-

 


-0-

 


-0-

 


-0-

 

7.625% Cumulative Redeemable

   Preferred Stock


33,062,500

 


-0-

 


-0-

 


-0-

 


-0-

 

Shareholders’ Equity

167,214,302

 

107,566,977

 

102,560,241

 

92,907,840

 

78,313,289

 
           

CASH FLOW DATA:

          
           

Net Cash Provided (Used) By:

          

Operating Activities

$13,224,299

 

$11,991,556

 

$11,429,276

 

$ 10,385,410

 

 $9,725,898

 

Investing Activities

(25,526,868)

 

(32,691,106)

 

(19,643,014)

 

(15,215,218)

 

(35,417,062)

 

Financing Activities

21,668,476

 

16,806,026

 

13,211,677

 

4,684,267

 

 26,068,148

 



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   September 30,

OTHER INFORMATION:

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 


Average Number of Common

          

  Shares Outstanding - Basic

21,050,803

 

19,555,278

 

17,967,360

 

16,206,433

 

13,844,056

 

Funds from Operations*

$11,396,835

 

$11,753,324

 

$13,794,594

(A)

$ 11,718,456

 

$9,680,489

 

Cash Dividends Per Common       

          

   Share

.60

 

.60

 

.58

 

.58

 

.58

 


          

* Funds from operations (FFO), is defined as net income applicable to common shareholders, excluding gains (or losses) from sales of depreciable assets, plus depreciation and amortization of intangible assets.   FFO should be considered as a supplemental measure of operating performance used by REITs.  The Company believes that FFO is helpful to investors as one of several measures of the performance of a REIT.  FFO excludes historical cost depreciation as an expense and may facilitate the comparison of REITs which have different cost bases.   The items excluded from FFO are significant components in understanding the Company's financial performance.


FFO (1) does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by generally accepted accounting  principles;  (2) should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a measure of operating performance or cash  flows from operating, investing and financing activities; and  (3) is not an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity.  FFO, as calculated by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other REITs.


The Company’s FFO is calculated as follows:


 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

          

Net Income

$10,817,638

 

$6,165,588

 

$9,046,822

 

$ 7,672,635

 

$6,120,343

Less:  Accumulated

   Preferred Dividend


(2,079,838)

 


-0-

 


-0-

 


-0-

 


-0-

(Gain) Loss  on Sale of  

   Investment Property (B)


(4,634,564)

 


28,385

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Depreciation

6,478,699

 

5,179,336

 

4,509,753

 

4,005,280

 

3,519,322

Depreciation Related to

    Discontinued

    Operations



79,218

 



10,206

 

40,589

 

40,541

 

40,824

Amortization of In-Place

    Lease Intangible

    Assets



735,682

 



369,809

 

197,430

 

-0-

 

-0-

          

FFO

$11,396,835

 

$11,753,324

 

$13,794,594

(A)

$11,718,456

 

$9,680,489


(A)

 Includes Gain on Dissolution of Equity Investment.  See Note No. 6 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further explanation.

(B)

 Consists of the gain on sale of the South Brunswick property in 2007 and loss on sale of the Wichita property in 2006 included in discontinued operations.



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ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL

                CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION


Safe Harbor Statement


Statements contained in this Form 10-K, including the documents that are incorporated by reference, that are not historical facts are 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”). Also, when we use any of the words “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guaranteed and are based on our current intentions and on our current expectations and assumptions. These statements, intentions, expectations and assumptions involve risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those we anticipate or project, such as:

·

the ability of our tenants to make payments under their respective leases, our reliance on certain major tenants and our ability to re-lease properties that are currently vacant or that become vacant;

·

our ability to obtain suitable tenants for our properties;

·

changes in real estate market conditions and general economic conditions;

·

the inherent risks associated with owning real estate, including local real estate market conditions, governing laws and regulations and illiquidity of real estate investments;

·

our ability to sell properties at an attractive price;

·

our ability to repay debt financing obligations;

·

our ability to refinance amounts outstanding under our credit facilities at maturity on terms favorable to us;

·

the loss of any member of our management team;

·

our ability to comply with certain debt covenants;

·

our ability to integrate acquired properties and operations into existing operations;

·

continued ability to access the  debt or equity markets ;

·

the availability of other debt and equity financing alternatives;

·

changes in interest rates under our current credit facilities and under any additional variable rate debt arrangements that we may enter into in the future;

·

our ability to successfully implement our selective acquisition strategy;

·

our ability to maintain internal controls and processes to ensure all transactions are accounted for properly, all relevant  disclosures and filings are timely made in accordance with all rules and regulations, and any potential fraud or embezzlement is thwarted or detected;

·

changes in federal or state tax rules or regulations that could have adverse tax consequences; and

·

our ability to qualify as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes.


You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as events described or implied in such statements may not occur. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  

Overview


The Company is a REIT.  The Company’s primary business is the ownership and management of industrial buildings subject to long-term leases to investment grade tenants.   The Company owns fifty-seven industrial properties and one shopping center with a total of 5,876,000 square feet.  Total real estate investments were $320,196,799 at September 30, 2007. These properties are located in twenty-six states:  Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.



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The Company’s weighted-average lease expiration was 5.4 and 5.3 years as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively and its average rent per occupied square foot as of September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $5.61 and $5.32, respectively.  At September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company’s occupancy was 98% and 85%, respectively.  


During fiscal 2007, the Company acquired approximately $28,561,000 in industrial properties, totaling approximately 311,000 square feet of industrial space.  In addition, the Company merged with Monmouth Capital and acquired a controlling interest in approximately 1,035,000 square feet of industrial property.  See additional information on the merger with Monmouth Capital in Note No. 2 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K.


The Company has a concentration of FDX leased properties.  At September 30, 2007, the percentage of FDX leased square footage as a total of the Company’s rental space was 42%, with 16% leased with FDX and 26% leased with FDX subsidiaries.  The percentage of rental and reimbursement revenue from FDX was 49% for the year ended September 30, 2007.  This is a risk factor that shareholders should consider.


The Company intends to continue to increase its real estate investments in fiscal 2008.  The growth of the real estate portfolio depends on the availability of suitable properties which meet the Company’s investment criteria.  Competition in the market areas in which the Company operates is significant and affects acquisitions, occupancy levels, rental rates and operating expenses of certain properties.


The Company also holds a portfolio of securities of other REITs with a fair value of $13,436,992 as of September 30, 2007.  The Company invests in REIT securities on margin from time to time when the Company can achieve an adequate yield spread and when suitable acquisitions of real property cannot be found.  As of September 30, 2007, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 55% preferred stocks, 44% common stocks and 1% debt securities.  The Company’s weighed-average yield on the securities portfolio for 2007 was approximately 7.6%. The REIT securities portfolio provides the Company with liquidity and additional income until suitable acquisitions of real property are found.


The Company’s revenue primarily consists of rental and reimbursement revenue from the ownership of industrial rental property.  Revenues also include interest and dividend income, gain (loss) on securities transactions and in prior years included income from an equity investment.  Rental and reimbursement revenue increased $3,660,704, or 14%, for the year ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the year ended September 30, 2006.  Total expenses increased $2,876,633, or 23%, for the year ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the year ended September 30, 2006. The increases were due mainly to acquisitions of real property, including the merger with Monmouth Capital on July 31, 2007. The Company acquired three industrial properties totaling 310,995 square feet and acquired a controlling interest in fourteen properties held by Monmouth Capital totaling 1,035,000 square feet.  Other income (expense) increased ($125,977), or 2%, for the year ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the year ended September 30, 2006.  The increase in other expense is due to an increase in interest expense of $671,010, partially offset by an increase in interest and dividend income of $439,293 and an increase in gain on securities transactions, net of $105,740.    


Net income applicable to common shareholders increased $2,782,297, or 45%, for the year ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the year ended September 30, 2006.   The increase in net income applicable to common shareholders was due mainly to increased income from property operations, increased interest and dividend income, increased gain on sale of securities and a gain of $4,634,564 on the sale of an industrial property.  The increase was partially offset by increased depreciation expense and interest expense.


See PART I, Item 1 – Business and Item 1A – Risk Factors for a more complete discussion of the economic and industry-wide factors relevant to the Company and the opportunities and challenges, and risks on which the Company is focused.  



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Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates


The discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operation are based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.


Significant accounting policies are defined as those that involve significant judgment and potentially could result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Management believes the following significant accounting policies are affected by our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. For a detailed description of these and other accounting policies, see Note No. 1 in the Notes to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K.


Real Estate Investments


The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, (Statement 144) to measure impairment in real estate investments. Rental properties are individually evaluated for impairment when conditions exist which may indicate that it is probable that the sum of expected future cash flows (on an undiscounted basis without interest) from a rental property is less than its historical net cost basis. These expected future cash flows consider factors such as future operating income, trends and prospects as well as the effects of leasing demand, competition and other factors. Upon determination that a permanent impairment has occurred, rental properties are reduced to their fair value. For properties to be disposed of, an impairment loss is recognized when the fair value of the property, less the estimated cost to sell, is less than the carrying amount of the property measured at the time there is a commitment to sell the property and/or it is actively being marketed for sale. A property to be disposed of is reported at the lower of its carrying amount or its estimated fair value, less its cost to sell. Subsequent to the date that a property is held for disposition, depreciation expense is not recorded.


Upon acquisition of a property, the Company allocates the purchase price of the property based upon the fair value of the assets acquired, which generally consist of land, buildings, leasing commissions and intangible assets, including in-place leases and above and below market leases. The Company allocates the purchase price to the fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property determined by third party appraisal of the property obtained in conjunction with the purchase. Acquired above and below market leases are valued based on the present value of the difference between prevailing market rates and the in-place rates over the remaining lease term.  


The purchase price is further allocated to in-place lease values based on management's evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant's lease and the Company's overall relationship with the respective tenant.  Acquired above and below market leases are amortized over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. The value of in-place lease intangibles is amortized to expense over the remaining lease term.  If a tenant terminates its lease early, the unamortized portion of the tenant improvements, leasing commissions above and below market leases and the in-place lease value is immediately charged to expense.


Securities Available for Sale


Investments in non-real estate assets consist primarily of marketable securities.  Management individually reviews and evaluates our marketable securities for impairment on an annual basis, or when events or circumstances occur.  Management considers, among other things, credit aspects of the issuer, amount of decline in fair value over cost and length of time in a continuous loss position.  If a decline in fair value is determined to be other than



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temporary, an impairment charge is recognized in earnings and the cost basis of the individual security shall be written down to fair value as the  new cost basis.


The Company classifies its securities among three categories:  Held-to-maturity, trading and available-for-sale. The Company’s securities at September 30, 2007 and 2006 are all classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices.  Gains or losses on the sale of securities are calculated based on the average cost method and are accounted for on a trade date basis.  Unrealized holding gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of Shareholders’ Equity until realized.

     

Revenue Recognition and Estimates


Rental income from tenants with leases having scheduled rental increases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.  Leases typically provide for reimbursement of real estate taxes, insurance, and other operating costs.  These occupancy charges are recognized as earned.  Estimates are used to establish amounts receivable and revenue from tenants for such things as annualized rents, real estate taxes and other cost recoveries. In addition, an estimate is made with respect to whether a provision for allowance for doubtful accounts receivable is necessary. The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects management’s estimate of the amounts of the recorded accounts receivable at the balance sheet date that will not be realized from cash receipts in subsequent periods. If cash receipts in subsequent periods vary from our estimates, or if the Company’s tenants’ financial condition deteriorates as a result of operating difficulties, additional changes to the allowance may be required.


Results of Operation


Occupancy and Rent per Occupied Square Foot


The Company’s weighted-average lease expiration was 5.4 and 5.3 years as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively and its average rent per occupied square foot for fiscal 2007 and 2006 was $5.61 and $5.32, respectively.  As of September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company’s occupancy was 98% and 85%.  All properties were 100% occupied at September 30, 2007 except for the following:


Property

Occupancy

  

Monaca, PA

59%

Jackson, MS

vacant since December 2004



Lease Renewals and Extensions




Property

Former

Rent

PSF

Previous

Lease

Expiration

Renewal

Rent

PSF

New

Lease

Expiration

     

Fayetteville, NC

vacant

7/31/06

$2.68

12/31/12

Schaumberg, IL (1)

6.62

3/31/07

     6.75

3/31/17

Orangeburg, NY

6.75

12/31/07

7.00

12/31/09

Liberty, MO

6.33

12/31/07

6.34

12/31/08

Greensboro, NC

4.10

2/28/08

4.26

8/31/09

Cudahy, WI (2)

5.01

3/31/11

6.35

6/30/17


(1)

 Lease has an early termination option after five years.

(2)

Building was expanded by 25,441 square feet



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Expansions


The Company is currently expanding the industrial building in Beltsville, Maryland.  Total construction costs are expected to be $4,300,000.  The building will be expanded from 109,735 square feet to 144,523 square feet.   Construction of the expansion is expected to be completed in the third fiscal quarter of 2008.  The Company has capitalized $418,973 as construction in progress related to this expansion as of September 30, 2007.    Upon completion, the lease will be extended and the annual rent will increase.


The Company expanded the industrial building in Cudahy, Wisconsin.  The building was expanded from 114,123 square feet to 139,564 square feet with total construction cost of approximately $3,216,000.    The annual rent increased from $572,123 ($5.01 psf) to $886,122 ($6.35 psf) upon the completion of the expansion in July 2007 and the lease was extended through 2017.


Monmouth Capital expanded the industrial building in Wheeling, Illinois which was acquired in the merger. The building was expanded from 107,160 square feet to 123,000 square feet at an estimated construction cost of approximately $1,358,000.  The annual rent increased from $1,019,052 ($9.51 psf) to $1,218,600 ($9.903 psf) upon the completion of the expansion in July 2007, and the lease was extended through 2017. The Company is also currently expanding the parking lot at the building for total anticipated costs of $1,988,000.  As of September 30, 2007, construction in progress related to the parking lot was $231,122.  The parking lot expansion is expected to be completed in November 2007 at which time the annual rent will increase from $1,218,600 ($9.90 psf) to $1,385,530 ($11.26 psf).  


Comparison of Year Ended September 30, 2007 to Year Ended September 30, 2006


The following tables summarize the Company’s rental and reimbursement revenue, real estate taxes, operating expenses, and depreciation expense by category.  Same store properties are properties owned prior to October 1, 2005.  Acquired properties are properties that were acquired subsequent to September 30, 2005.  Monmouth Capital properties are the properties acquired in the strategic transaction with Monmouth Capital on July 31, 2007 and results from that date are included in the Company’s results for the year ended September 30, 2007.  Other amounts relate to general corporate expenditures.


As of September 30, 2007 and 2006, the occupancy rates of the Company’s same store properties were 98% and 85%, respectively.


Rental  and Reimbursement Revenues

 

2007

 

2006

 

$ Change

 

% Change

         

Same Store Properties

 

$23,830,512

 

$23,923,575

 

($93,063)

 

(-0-%)

Acquired Properties

 

4,022,768

 

1,670,527

 

2,352,241

 

141%

Monmouth Capital Properties

 

1,401,526

 

-0-

 

1,401,526

 

-0-%

         

Total

 

$29,254,806

 

$25,594,102

 

$3,660,704

 

14%


Rental and reimbursement revenue from same store properties decreased slightly due to the vacancy experienced at the Fayetteville, North Carolina property.  The Fayetteville property was leased in August 2007.  Rental and reimbursement revenue from acquired properties increased due to the purchase of the three industrial properties totaling 310,995 square feet during fiscal 2007 in Roanoke, Virginia; Orion, Michigan; and Punta Gorda, Florida.    The increase is also due to a full year of ownership of the properties in Richfield, Ohio; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Tampa, Florida; and Griffin, Georgia, purchased in 2006.  



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Real Estate Taxes

 

2007

 

2006

 

$ Change

 

% Change

         

Same Store Properties

 

$3,734,815

 

$3,594,393

 

$140,422

 

4%

Acquired Properties

 

471,993

 

92,626

 

379,367

 

410%

Monmouth Capital Properties

 

196,300

 

-0-

 

196,300

 

-0-%

         

Total

 

$4,403,108

 

$3,687,019

 

$716,089

 

19%


Real estate taxes from same store properties increased due to increases in taxes assessed in certain property locations. Real estate taxes from acquired properties increased due to the purchase of the three industrial properties totaling 310,995 square feet during fiscal 2007 noted above and the full year of ownership of the properties noted above purchased during fiscal 2006.  These properties are subject to net leases which require the tenants to absorb the real estate taxes as well as insurance and the majority of the repairs and maintenance.  As such, the Company is reimbursed by the tenants for these real estate taxes.  The reimbursement income is included in rent and reimbursement revenue.


Operating Expenses

 

2007

 

2006

 

$ Change

 

% Change

         

Same Store Properties

 

$1,651,966

 

$1,621,491

 

$30,475

 

2%

Acquired Properties

 

386,195

 

168,645

 

217,550

 

129%

Monmouth Capital Properties

 

250,629

 

-0-

 

250,629

 

-0-%

         

Total

 

$2,288,790

 

$1,790,136

 

$498,654

 

28%


Operating expenses from same store properties increased due to an increase in insurance costs and unreimburseable repairs and maintenance.  Operating expenses from acquired properties increased due to the purchase of the three industrial properties totaling 310,995 square feet during fiscal 2007 noted above and the full year of ownership of the properties noted above purchased during fiscal 2006.  The increase in total operating expenses related to the acquired properties and the Monmouth Capital properties is predominantly due to an approximately $366,000 increase in amortization of the intangible assets associated with these acquired properties.


Depreciation

 

2007

 

2006

 

$ Change

 

% Change

         

Same Store Properties

 

$4,708,837

 

$4,649,300

 

$59,537

 

1%

Acquired Properties

 

988,796

 

371,601

 

617,195

 

166%

Monmouth Capital Properties

 

781,066

 

-0-

 

781,066

 

-0-%

         

Total

 

$6,478,699

 

$5,020,901

 

$1,457,798

 

29%


Depreciation from same store properties increased slightly due mainly to capital projects placed in service during the year. Depreciation from acquired properties increased due to the purchase of the three industrial properties totaling 310,995 square feet during fiscal 2007 noted above and the full year of ownership of the properties noted above purchased during fiscal 2006.



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Interest Expense

 

2007

 

2006

 

$ Change

 

% Change

         

Same Store Properties

 

$6,847,711

 

$7,471,753

 

($624,042)

 

(8%)

Acquired Properties

 

1,360,787

 

606,688

 

754,099

 

124%

Monmouth Capital Properties

 

411,766

 

-0-

 

411,766

 

-0-%

Debentures

 

199,866

 

-0-

 

199,866

 

-0-%

Other

 

183,391

 

219,636

 

(36,245)

 

17%

Capitalized Interest

 

(34,434)

 

(-0-)

 

(34,434)

 

(-0-%)

         

Total

 

$8,969,087

 

$8,298,077

 

$671,010

 

8%


Interest expense for same store properties decreased due to the principal repayments of the mortgages on those properties.  Interest expense for acquired properties increased primarily due to the mortgages related to the acquisitions of three industrial properties totaling 310,995 square feet during fiscal 2007 noted above and the full year of ownership of the properties noted above purchased during fiscal 2006. Other interest relates to interest on the Company’s line of credit and margin loans.  The decrease relates to decreased average balances on these lines.  Capitalized interest relates to the amount of interest capitalized during 2007 to construction in progress related to property expansions.


General and administrative expenses increased $204,092, or 9% in 2007 as compared to 2006.  The increase relates mainly to increases in personnel costs, professional fees and franchise taxes.  


Interest and dividend income increased $439,293, or 42%, in 2007 as compared to 2006.  This is due mainly to an increase in the size of the REIT securities portfolio and an increase in the yield from this portfolio.  The securities portfolio increased from $10,395,767 as of September 30, 2006 to $13,436,992 as of September 30, 2007.  The Company increased the size of its REIT securities portfolio due to the proceeds received from the preferred stock offering in 2007 and through the merger with Monmouth Capital.  The REIT securities portfolio yield for 2007 was consistent with 2006 at 7.6%


Gain on securities transactions, net consisted of the following:


  

2007

 

2006

     

Gross realized gains

 

$471,707

 

$73,480

Gross realized losses

 

(45,561)

 

    (50,844)

Net gain (loss) on closed futures contracts

 

(272,080)

 

188,534

Unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts

 

102,657

 

(87,187)

Impairment loss

 

(100,000)

 

(73,000)

Total Gain on Securities Transactions, net

 

$156,723

 

$50,983


Gain on securities transactions, net increased $105,740, or 207%, in 2007 as compared to 2006.  The increase is due mainly to increased gain on sales of securities during 2007 as compared to 2006, as the Company took advantage of the unrealized gains in the portfolio during 2007.  The increased gain was partially offset by net losses on futures contracts in 2007 as compared to net gains on futures contracts in 2006.  The Company invests in futures contracts of ten-year treasury notes with the objective of reducing the exposure of the preferred equity and debt securities portfolio to interest rate fluctuations and the risk of rolling over fixed rate debt at higher interest rates upon maturity.  



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Comparison of Year Ended September 30, 2006 to Year Ended September 30, 2005


The following tables summarize the Company’s rental and reimbursement revenue, real estate taxes, operating expenses, and depreciation expense by category.  Same store properties are properties owned prior to October 1, 2004.  Acquired properties are properties that were acquired subsequent to September 30, 2004.  Other amounts relate to general corporate expenditures.


As of September 30, 2006 and 2005, the occupancy rates of the Company’s same store properties were 85% and 86%, respectively.



Rental  and Reimbursement Revenues

 

2006

 

2005

 

$ Change

 

% Change

         

Same Store Properties

 

$20,654,090

 

$20,937,999

 

($283,909)

 

(1%)

Acquired Properties

 

4,940,012

 

2,445,029

 

2,494,983

 

102%

         

Total

 

$25,594,102

 

$23,383,028

 

$2,211,074

 

9%


Rental and reimbursement revenue from same store properties decreased slightly due to the vacancies experienced at the Urbandale, Iowa and Fayetteville, North Carolina properties.  Rental and reimbursement revenue from acquired properties increased due to the purchase of the four industrial properties totaling 444,069 square feet during fiscal 2006 in Richfield, Ohio; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Tampa, Florida; and Griffin, Georgia.  The increase is also due to a full year of ownership of the properties in Denver, Colorado; Hanahan, South Carolina (2 properties); Augusta, Georgia; and Huntsville, Alabama purchased during fiscal 2005.  


Real Estate Taxes

 

2006

 

2005

 

$ Change

 

% Change

         

Same Store Properties

 

$3,119,315

 

$3,209,767

 

($90,452)

 

(3%)

Acquired Properties

 

567,704

 

215,560

 

352,144

 

163%

         

Total

 

$3,687,019

 

$3,425,327

 

$261,692

 

8%


Real estate taxes from same store properties decreased due to slight decreases in taxes assessed in certain property locations, partially offset by increased taxes in other property locations. Real estate taxes from acquired properties increased due to the purchase of the four industrial properties totaling 444,069 square feet during fiscal 2006 and the full year of ownership of the properties noted above under rental and reimbursement revenue purchased during fiscal 2005.  These properties are subject to net leases which require the tenants to absorb the real estate taxes as well as insurance and the majority of the repairs and maintenance.  As such, the Company is reimbursed by the tenants for these real estate taxes.  The reimbursement income is included in rental and reimbursement revenue.


Operating Expenses

 

2006

 

2005

 

$ Change

 

% Change

         

Same Store Properties

 

$1,275,557

 

$1,215,746

 

$59,811

 

5%

Acquired Properties

 

514,579

 

252,420

 

262,159

 

104%

         

Total

 

$1,790,136

 

$1,468,166

 

$321,970

 

22%


Operating expenses from same store properties increased due to a slight increase in insurance costs which are typically recovered through reimbursements by tenants.  Operating expenses from acquired properties increased due to the purchase of the four industrial properties totaling 444,069 square feet during fiscal 2006 and the full year of ownership of the properties noted above under rental and reimbursement revenue purchased during fiscal 2005.    



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Depreciation

 

2006

 

2005

 

$ Change

 

% Change

         

Same Store Properties

 

$4,017,898

 

$4,035,609

 

($17,711)

 

(0%)

Acquired Properties

 

1,003,003

 

315,714

 

687,289

 

218%

         

Total

 

$5,020,901

 

$4,351,323

 

$669,578

 

15%


Depreciation from same store properties remained relatively constant. Depreciation from acquired properties increased due to the purchase of the four industrial properties totaling 444,069 square feet during fiscal 2006 and the full year of ownership of the properties noted above under rental and reimbursement revenue purchased during fiscal 2005.    


Interest Expense

 

2006

 

2005

 

$ Change

 

% Change

         

Same Store Properties

 

$6,217,365

 

$6,683,273

 

($465,908)

 

(7%)

Acquired Properties

 

1,861,076

 

1,056,285

 

804,791

 

76%

Other

 

219,636

 

262,398

 

(42,762)

 

(16%)

         

Total

 

$8,298,077

 

$8,001,956

 

$296,121

 

4%


Interest expense for same store properties decreased due to the principal repayments of the mortgages on those properties.  Eleven of the same store properties were not subject to mortgages as of September 30, 2006.  Interest expense for acquired properties increased primarily due to the mortgages related to the acquisitions of four industrial properties in 2006 and five industrial properties in 2005.  Other interest relates to interest on the Company’s line of credit and margin loans.  The decrease relates to decreased average balances on these lines.


General and administrative expenses increased $13,692 in 2006 as compared to 2005.  The increase relates mainly to increases in personnel costs, professional fees and franchise taxes, partially offset by decreases in travel costs and amortization of financing costs.  


Interest and dividend income decreased $497,174, or 33%, in 2006 as compared to 2005.  This is due mainly to a decrease in the size of the REIT securities portfolio.  The securities portfolio decreased from $13,789,400 at September 30, 2005 to $10,395,767 as of September 30, 2006.  The Company has been decreasing the size of its REIT securities portfolio and investing in real property acquisitions.  The REIT securities portfolio yield for 2006 remained relatively constant at approximately 7.6% as compared with the yield in 2005 of 7.5%


Gain on securities transactions, net consisted of the following:


  

2006

 

2005

     

Gross realized gains

 

$73,480

 

$1,525,711

Gross realized losses

 

    (50,844)

 

(11,188)

Net gain (loss) on closed futures contracts

 

188,534

 

(89,289)

Unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts

 

(87,187)

 

116,718

Impairment loss

 

(73,000)

 

-0-

Total Gain on Securities Transactions, net

 

$50,983

 

$1,541,952


Gain on securities transactions, net decreased $1,490,969, or 97%, in 2006 as compared to 2005.  The decrease is due mainly to less gain on sales of securities during 2006 as compared to 2005, as the Company took advantage of the unrealized gains in the portfolio in 2005.   In addition, the Company recognized a loss on a security which was deemed to be other than temporarily impaired.  The Company invests in futures contracts of ten-year



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treasury notes with the objective of reducing the exposure of the preferred equity and debt securities portfolio to interest rate fluctuations.  


Income from equity investment decreased in 2006 as compared to 2005 due to the dissolution of the investment in Hollister ’97 LLC (the LLC) in 2005.  During 2005, the LLC sold the Hollister Corporate Park.  The Company simultaneously withdrew from the LLC.  Upon withdrawal, the Company received $2,169,578 resulting in a gain of $1,269,179.  


Discontinued operations include the operations of a vacant property in Wichita, Kansas and a vacant property in S. Brunswick, New Jersey which were sold in March 2006 and August 2007, respectively.  The following table summarizes the components of discontinued operations:


 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

      

Rental and reimbursement revenue

$156,034

 

$949,810

 

$1,128,849

Real Estate Taxes

161,060

 

209,606

 

212,476

Operating Expenses

111,471

 

73,582

 

58,325

Depreciation

79,218

 

168,642

 

199,019

Income (Loss) from Operations of Disposed Property

(195,715)

 

497,980

 

659,029

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investment Property

4,634,564

 

(28,385)

 

-0-

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

$4,438,849

 

$469,595

 

$659,029



Cash flows from discontinued operations for the year ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005 are combined with the cash flows from operations within each of the three categories presented.  Cash flows from discontinued operations are as follows:


  

2007

 

2006

 

2005

       

Cash flows from Operations

 

(4,749,234)

 

726,979

 

809,623

Cash flows from Investing Activities

 

8,150,000

 

1,320,854

 

(1,451)

Cash flows from Financing Activities

 

3,401,323

 

(877,482)

 

(1,045,918)

       

The absence of cash flows from discontinued operations is not expected to materially affect future liquidity and capital resources.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations


The Company has not executed any off-balance sheet arrangements.


The following is a summary of the Company’s contractual obligations as of September 30, 2007:


Contractual

Obligations

 


Total

 

   Less than 1

year

 


1-3 years

 


3-5 years

 

More than

5 years

           

Mortgage Notes

     Payable

 


$174,352,038

 


$9,994,642

 


$21,899,867

 


$24,921,636

 


$117,535,893

Retirement Benefits

 

569,318

 

60,000

 

120,000

 

120,000

 

269,318

Purchase of Property

 

10,450,000

 

10,450,000

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Construction Contracts

 

5,600,000

 

5,600,000

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Total

 

$190,971,356

 

$26,104,642

 

$22,019,867

 

$25,041,636

 

$117,805,211




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Mortgage notes payable represents the principal amounts outstanding by scheduled maturity. The interest rates on these mortgages are fixed rates ranging from 5.22% to 8.50%.  The above table does not include the Company’s obligation under its line of credit and margin loan as described in Note No. 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


Retirement benefits represent post-retirement benefits that are not funded and therefore will be paid from the assets of the Company.  The liability is being accrued and expensed over the payment terms.   


Purchase of property represents the purchase price of an industrial building under contract. This purchase closed on November 30, 2007.  


Construction contracts relate to commitments under the construction contracts to expand the industrial buildings in Beltsville, Maryland and Wheeling, Illinois.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


 The Company operates as a real estate investment trust deriving its income primarily from real estate rental operations.  The Company’s shareholders’ equity increased from $107,566,977 as of September 30, 2006 to $167,214,302 as of September 30, 2007, principally due to proceeds from the Series A preferred stock offering, shares issued related to the merger with Monmouth Capital and the DRIP partially offset by dividends paid.  See further discussion below.


The Company’s ability to generate cash adequate to meet its needs is dependent primarily on income from its real estate investments and securities portfolio, the sale of real estate investments and securities, refinancing of mortgage debt, leveraging of real estate investments, availability of bank borrowings, proceeds from the DRIP, proceeds from public offerings and private placements, and access to the capital markets.  Purchases of new properties, payments of expenses related to real estate operations, capital improvement programs, debt service, general and administrative expenses, and dividend requirements place demands on the Company’s liquidity.


The Company intends to operate its existing properties from the cash flows generated by the properties.  However, the Company’s expenses are affected by various factors, including inflation.  Increases in operating expenses raise the breakeven point for a property and, to the extent that they cannot be passed on through higher rents, reduce the amount of available cash flow which can adversely affect the market value of the property.


Management does not see an indication that material factors are present that may negatively impact cash flows.  The Company is not aware of adverse trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that are reasonably likely to have an impact on the Company’s liquidity.  The Company owns unencumbered securities available for sale of $13,436,992 as of September 30, 2007.  At September 30, 2007, the Company owned fifty-eight properties of which fourteen are not subject to mortgages.  These marketable securities and non-mortgaged properties provide the Company with additional liquidity.  In addition, the Company has $22,500,000 available on its $25,000,000 line of credit as of September 30, 2007.  Interest is LIBOR plus 185 basis points (7.68% as of September 30, 2007) and interest is due monthly.  The line expires in March 2009.  The Company has been raising capital through its DRIP, private placements and the public placement of common and preferred stock and investing in net-leased industrial properties.  The Company believes that funds generated from operations and the DRIP, the funds available on the line of credit, together with the ability to finance and refinance its properties and sell marketable securities will provide sufficient funds to adequately meet its obligations over the next several years.


The Company’s focus is on real estate investments. The Company has historically financed purchases of real estate primarily through mortgages.  During 2007, the Company made acquisitions of three industrial properties, totaling approximately $28,561,000. In addition, the Company merged with Monmouth Capital and acquired a controlling interest in fourteen industrial properties for total cost of approximately $33,970,000.  The



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Company issued 3,727,706 of the Company’s common shares for the outstanding shares of Monmouth Capital.   In fiscal 2008, the Company plans to continue to acquire net-leased industrial properties.  The Company also intends to expand its properties when requested by the tenants.  The funds for these acquisitions and expansions may come from the Company’s available line of credit, other bank borrowings and proceeds from the DRIP or private placements or additional public offerings of preferred and common stock.  In 2007, the Company closed on an offering of 1,322,500 shares of our 7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, at a $25.00 liquidation value, for total net proceeds after underwriting discounts and commission and other expenses of approximately $31,584,000 (see Note No. 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).  To the extent that funds or appropriate properties are not available, fewer acquisitions or expansions will be made.  


The Company also invests in debt and equity securities of other REITs as a proxy for real estate when suitable acquisitions are not available, for liquidity, and for additional income.  The Company from time to time may purchase these securities on margin when there is an adequate yield spread.  During fiscal 2007, the Company’s securities portfolio increased by $3,041,225 primarily due to purchases of $5,250,641 and securities of $2,748,068 acquired in the merger with Monmouth Capital.  The increase was partially offset by sales of securities with a cost of $4,069,240 and a decrease in the unrealized gain of $888,244.  The Company’s securities are purchased on margin from time to time when a favorable interest rate spread can be achieved.  The margin loan balance was $-0- and $4,318,544 as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.


Cash flows provided from operating activities were $13,224,299, $11,991,556 and $11,429,276 for fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.    The increase in cash flows provided from operating activities is due to increased acquisitions and expanded operations.


Cash flows used in investing activities were $25,526,868, $32,691,106 and $19,643,014 for fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  Cash flows used in investing activities in 2007 decreased as compared to 2006 due mainly to the proceeds from the sale of an industrial property and also decreased acquisitions.  Cash flows used in investing activities increased in 2006 as compared to 2005 due mainly to increased property acquisitions in 2006 and decreased proceeds from sales of securities.  


Cash flows provided from financing activities were $21,668,476, $16,806,026 and $13,211,677 for fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  Cash flows from financing activities increased in 2007 as compared to 2006 due mainly to proceeds from the preferred stock offering in 2007.  Cash flows from financing activities increased in 2006 as compared to 2005 due to increased net draws on the line of credit and margin loans due to the timing of acquisitions and the origination of mortgages.

  

As of September 30, 2007, the Company had total assets of $366,908,245 and liabilities of $199,693,943.  The Company believes that it has the ability to meet its obligations and to generate funds for new investments.


The Company has a DRIP, in which participants can purchase stock from the Company at a price at approximately 95% of market.  During fiscal 2007, the Company modified its DRIP plan to allow for the DRIP to purchase shares on the open market at market value for participants, rather than purchasing shares directly from the Company at a discount. Because of this change and the Company issuing Series A Preferred Stock during the first quarter of fiscal 2007 (see Note No. 17 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements), it is anticipated, although no assurances can be given, that the level of participation in the DRIP will decrease in fiscal 2008 as compared to prior years.  In 2007, the Company paid $1,869,753 in preferred dividends.  The Company is required to pay cumulative dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock in the amount of $1.90625 per share per year, which is equivalent to 7.625% of the $25.00 liquidation value per share.


During 2007, the Company paid $12,691,237 as a dividend of $0.60 per common share.  Of the $12,691,237 in dividends paid, $1,193,000 was reinvested pursuant to the terms of the DRIP however the dividend reinvestment shares were purchased for the participants on the open market rather than from the authorized but unissued common stock of the Company.  Management anticipates maintaining the annual dividend rate of $0.60 per



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share although no assurances can be given since various economic factors can reduce the amount of cash flow available to the Company for common dividends.    All decisions which respect to the payment of dividends are made by the Company’s board of directors.


During the year ended September 30, 2007, no stock options were exercised.  During the year ended September 30, 2006, one officer exercised stock options to purchase 20,000 shares for a total of $142,600.  During the year ended September 30, 2005, five directors exercised their stock options and purchased 108,000 shares for a total of $741,315.  


During the year ended September 30, 2002, nine officers, directors and key employees exercised their stock options and purchased 255,000 shares for a total of $1,617,488.  Of this amount, 225,000 shares, for a total of $1,439,363, were exercised through the issuance of notes receivable from officers.  These notes receivable are at an interest rate of 5%, mature on April 30, 2012 and are collateralized by the underlying common shares.  As of September 30, 2007, the balance of these notes receivable was $1,201,563.


New Accounting Pronouncements


In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48).  FIN 48 prescribes how the Company should recognize, measure and present in our financial statements uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. Pursuant to FIN 48, the Company can recognize a tax benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that a particular tax position will be sustained upon examination or audit. To the extent the “more likely than not” standard has been satisfied, the benefit associated with a tax position is measured as the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement.

We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in multiple state and local jurisdictions but, as a REIT, we generally do not pay tax on our net income distributed as dividends to our shareholders. Our taxable subsidiary does not join in the Company’s REIT tax filings and as such is itself subject to federal income tax. The Company will adopt FIN 48 effective October 1, 2007 and has concluded that the effect is not material to our consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, we did not record a cumulative effect adjustment related to the adoption of FIN 48.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”).  SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  This Statement applies to other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. Accordingly, this Statement does not require any new fair value measurements.  SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  The Company plans to adopt SFAS 157 beginning October 1, 2008.  The Company is currently assessing what impact, if any, the adoption of SFAS 157 will have on our financial position and results of operations.


In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Statement No. 159 “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value.  Furthermore, SFAS 159 establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities.  SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  The Company plans to adopt SFAS 159 beginning October 1, 2008.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 159 on our consolidated financial statements.



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ITEM 7A – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET

RISK


The Company is exposed to interest rate changes primarily as a result of its line of credit, margin loans and long-term debt used to maintain liquidity and fund capital expenditures and acquisitions of the Company’s real estate investment portfolio.  The Company’s interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower its overall borrowing costs.  To achieve its objectives, the Company borrows primarily at fixed rates.  The Company invests in futures contracts of 10-year treasury notes with the objective of reducing exposure of the preferred equity and debt securities portfolio to interest rate fluctuations and to mitigate the risk of rolling over fixed-rate debt at higher interest rates upon maturity.


The following table sets forth information as of September 30, 2007, concerning the Company’s long-term debt obligations, including principal payments by scheduled maturity, weighted average interest rates and estimated fair value:


Long –Term Debt:

     

Average

  

Fixed Rate

 

Fiscal

 

Carrying Value

 

Interest Rate

 

Fair Value

         
  

2008

$

102,136

 

8.50%

  
  

2009

 

-0-

 

-0-%

  
  

2010

 

554,592

 

5.24%

  
  

2011

 

-0-

 

-0-%

  
  

2012

 

8,161,120

 

7.35%

  
  

Thereafter

 

165,534,190

    
         
  

Total

$

174,352,038

  

$

175,306,000


The Company also has a variable rate line of credit maturing in March, 2009 of $25,000,000.  The balance outstanding as of September 30, 2007 was $2,500,000.  The interest rate is based on LIBOR plus 185 basis points and is due monthly.  The interest rate was 7.68% as of September 30, 2007.  


Additionally, the Company has the ability to obtain margin loans, secured by its marketable securities. There was no outstanding balance on the margin loan as of September 30, 2007.  The interest rate on the margin account was 7.0% as of September 30, 2007.    


The Company also invests in both debt and equity securities of other REITs and is primarily exposed to equity price risk from adverse changes in market rates and conditions.  All securities are classified as available for sale and are carried at fair value.   The Company invests in futures contracts of the ten-year treasury notes with the objective of reducing the exposure of the preferred equity and debt securities portfolio to interest rate fluctuations and to mitigate the risk of rolling over fixed rate debt at higher interest rates upon maturity.



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ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA


The financial statements and supplementary data listed in Part IV, Item 15 (a) (1) are incorporated herein by reference and filed as part of this report.


The following is the Unaudited Selected Quarterly Financial Data:


SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED


FISCAL 2007

12/31/06

3/31/07

6/30/07

9/30/07

     

Rental and Reimbursement

  Revenue


$6,700,735


$7,099,496


$6,750,523


$8,704,052

Total Expenses

3,507,855

3,928,459

3,309,258

4,810,227

Other Income (Expense)

(1,824,114)

(1,717,456)

(1,082,686)

(2,720,664)

Income from Continuing

    Operations


1,456,799


1,605,390


2,286,382


1,005,516

Income (Loss) from

    Discontinued Operations (1)


68,001


(151,809)


(72,197)


4,594,854

Net Income

1,524,800

1,453,581

2,214,185

5,625,072

Net Income Applicable to

    Common Shareholders


1,524,800


844,336


1,656,128


4,922,621

Net Income per Common Share

.07

.03

.08

.23

     

FISCAL 2006

12/31/05

3/31/06

6/30/06

9/30/06

     

Rental and Reimbursement Revenue

$6,073,282

$6,498,269

$6,452,912

$6,569,639

Total Expenses

3,004,730

3,253,717

3,298,718

3,122,001

Other Income (Expense)

(1,642,853)

(1,539,484)

(1,640,027)

(2,396,579)

Income from Continuing

    Operations


1,425,699


1,705,068


1,514,167


1,051,059

Income (Loss) from

    Discontinued Operations


120,201


75,434


133,700


140,260

Net Income

1,545,900

1,780,502

1,647,867

1,191,319

Net Income Applicable to

    Common Shareholders


1,545,900


1,780,502


1,647,867


1,191,319

Net Income per Share

.08

.09

.08

.07


(1)  During August 2007, the Company sold an industrial property in South Brunswick, New Jersey and recognized a gain on sale of $4,634,564.


ITEM 9 - CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON                 

                ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE


None.  



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ITEM 9A - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


(a)

Disclosure Controls and Procedures


The Company maintains controls and procedures designed to ensure that it is able to collect the information that is required to be disclosed in the reports it files with the SEC, and to process, summarize and disclose this information within the time period specified by the rules of the SEC. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer are responsible for establishing, maintaining and enhancing these controls and procedures. Based on their evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2007, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.


(b)

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.   All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations.  Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial statement preparation and presentation.


Management assessed the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2007.  This assessment was based on criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.  Based on this assessment, management has concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2007.


Reznick Group, P.C., the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, has issued their report on their audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, a copy of which is included herein.

 

(c)

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation

We have audited Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financing Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating



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effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation, and our report dated December 12, 2007 expressed an unqualified opinion.

/s/  Reznick Group, P.C.

  

Baltimore, Maryland

 

December 12, 2007

 




ITEM 9B – OTHER INFORMATION


None




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ITEM 10 – DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE


The following are the Directors and Executive Officers of the Company as of September 30, 2007:




Name



Age

Present Position with the Company; Business

Experience During Past Five Years; Other

Directorships


Director
  Since

Anna T. Chew

49

Chief Financial Officer (1991 to present) and Director. Vice President (1995 to present) and Director (1994 to present) of UMH Properties, Inc., an affiliated company.  Certified Public Accountant.

2007

Daniel D. Cronheim

53

Director. Attorney at Law (1979 to present).   Executive Vice President (1989 to present) and General Counsel (1983 to present) of David Cronheim Company.  President (2000 to present) of David Cronheim Mortgage Company.  President (1997 to present) of Cronheim Management Services, Inc. Director (2000 to present) of Hilltop Community Bank.

1989

Catherine B. Elflein (1)

46

Independent Director.  Certified Public Accountant.  Director of Treasury and Risk Management (2006 to present) at Celgene Corporation; Controller of Captive Insurance Companies (2004-2006) and Director – Treasury Operations (1998-2004) at Celanese Corporation.

2007

Neal Herstik

48

Independent Director.  Attorney at Law, Gross, Truss & Herstik, PC (1997 to present). Co-founder and former President, Manalapan-Englishtown Education Foundation, Inc., a non-profit corporation (1995 to 2001).

2004

Matthew I. Hirsch

48

Independent Director.  Attorney at law (1985 to present). Adjunct Professor of Law (1993 to present) Widener University School of Law.

2000


Joshua Kahr

33

Independent Director. Principal of Kahr Real Estate Services (2002 to Present), a real estate advisory firm based in New York City. Senior Director, GVA Williams (2000 to 2002).

2007

Eugene W. Landy

73

President and Chief Executive Officer (1968 to present) and Director.  Attorney at Law. Chairman of the Board (1995 to present), President (1969 to 1995) of UMH Properties, Inc., an affiliated company.  

1968



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Name



Age

Present Position with the Company; Business

Experience During Past Five Years; Other

Directorships


Director
  Since

Michael P. Landy       

45

Executive Vice President – Investments and Director. Vice President – Investments (2001 to present) of UMH Properties, Inc., an affiliated company.  President (1998 to 2001) of Siam  Records, LLC.  Chief Engineer and Technical Director (1987 to 1998)   of   GRP   Recording Company.

2007

Samuel A. Landy

47

Director.  Attorney at Law (1985 to present). President (1995 to present), Vice President (1991 to 1995) and Director (1992 to present) of UMH Properties, Inc., an affiliated company.

1989

Cynthia J. Morgenstern

38

Executive Vice President and Director.  Vice President (1996 to 2001) Summit Bank, Commercial Real Estate Division.

2002

Scott L. Robinson

37

Independent Director.  Vice President Citi Markets and Banking (2007 to present) at Citigroup.  Senior REIT and CMBS analyst of Standard & Poor’s, (1998 to present); Adjunct Professor at New York University, The Real Estate Institute (2003 to present).

2005

Eugene Rothenberg

74

Independent Director. Investor. Retired physician. Director (1977 to present) of UMH Properties, Inc. an affiliated company.  

2007

Maureen E. Vecere

38

Controller (2003 to present) and Treasurer (2004 to present).  Certified Public Accountant. Audit Manager (1996-2003), KPMG LLP.  

N/A

Stephen B. Wolgin

53

Independent Director.  Managing Director of U.S. Real Estate Advisors, Inc. (2000 to present), a real estate advisory services group based in New York; Principal of the Wolgin Group (2000-2003); prior affiliations with J.P. Morgan, Odyssey Associates, The Prudential Realty Group, Standard & Poor’s Corporation, and Grubb and Ellis.

2003

Notes:


(1)  Catherine B. Elflein was appointed to the board effective October 9, 2007.  Peter J. Weidhorn resigned from the board effective September 24, 2007.


Family Relationships


There are no family relationships between any of the directors or executive officers, except that Samuel A. Landy and Michael P. Landy are the sons of Eugene W. Landy, the President and a Director of the Company.



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Audit Committee


The Company has a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3 (a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)).  The members of the audit committee are Stephen Wolgin (Chairman), Matthew I. Hirsch, Scott Robinson and Catherine Elflein. The Company’s board of directors has determined that Stephen B.  Wolgin and Catherine B. Elflein are financial experts and are independent.  


Delinquent Filers


There have been no delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of regulation S-K, to the best of management’s knowledge.


Code of Ethics


The Company has adopted the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the Code of Ethics).  The Code of Ethics can be found at the Company’s website at www.mreic.com.  In addition, the Code of Ethics was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 14, 2004 with the Company’s September 30, 2004 Form 10-K.  The Company will satisfy any disclosure requirements under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K regarding a waiver from any provision of the Code of Ethics for principal officers or directors by disclosing the nature of such amendment of waiver on our website.


ITEM 11 - EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION


Compensation Discussion and Analysis


Overview of Compensation Program


The Compensation Committee (for purposes of this analysis, the Committee) of the Board has been appointed to discharge the Board's responsibilities relating to the compensation of the Company's executive officers. The Committee has the overall responsibility for approving and evaluating the executive officer compensation plans, policies and programs of the Company. The Committee's primary objectives include serving as an independent and objective party to review such compensation plans, policies and programs.


Throughout this report, the individuals who served as the Company’s president and chief executive officer and executive vice president during fiscal 2007, as well as the other individuals included in the Summary Compensation Table presented below in Item 11 of this report, are sometimes referred to in this report as the named executive officers.


Compensation Philosophy and Objectives


The Compensation Committee believes that a well-designed compensation program should align the goals of the shareholders with the goals of the chief executive officer, and that a significant part of the executive's compensation, over the long term, should be dependent upon the value created for shareholders. In addition, all executives should be held accountable through their compensation for the performance of the Company, and compensation levels should also reflect the executive's individual performance in an effort to encourage increased individual contributions to the Company's performance. The compensation philosophy, as reflected in the Company's employment agreements with its executives, is designed to motivate executives to focus on operating results and create long-term shareholder value by:


• establishing a plan that attracts, retains and motivates executives through compensation that is competitive with a peer group of other publicly-traded real estate investment trusts, or REITs;



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• linking a portion of executives' compensation to the achievement of the Company's business plan by using measurements of the Company's operating results and shareholder return; and


• building a pay-for-performance system that encourages and rewards successful initiatives within a team environment.

The Compensation Committee believes that each of the above factors is important when determining compensation levels for named executive officers. The Committee reviews and approves the employment contracts for the president and chief executive officer and executive vice presidents, including performance goals and objectives.  The Committee annually evaluates performance of the executive officers in light of those goals and objectives. The Committee considers the Company's performance, relative shareholder return, the total compensation provided to comparable officers at similarly-situated companies, and compensation given to named executive officers in prior years. To that end, the Committee believes executive compensation packages provided by the Company to its executive officers should include both base salaries and annual bonus awards that reward corporate and individual performance, as well as give incentives to those executives who meet or exceed established goals.


Role of Executive Officers in Compensation Decisions


The Committee makes all final compensation decisions for the Company's named executive officers. The president and executive vice president annually review the performance of the controller and then present their conclusions and recommendations to the Committee with respect to base salary adjustments and annual cash bonus and stock option awards. The Committee exercises its own discretion in modifying any recommended adjustments or awards, but does consider the recommendations from the president and executive vice president.


Role of Grants of Stock Options in Compensation Analysis


The Committee views the grant of stock options as a form of long-term compensation.  The Committee believes that the grant of these options promotes the Company's goal of retaining key employees, and aligns the key employee's interests with those of the Company's shareholders from a long-term perspective.


Role of Employment Agreements in Determining Executive Compensation


Each of the Company's currently employed named executive officers is a party to an employment agreement.  These agreements provide for base salaries, bonuses and customary fringe benefits.  


Base Salaries


Base salaries are paid for ongoing performance throughout the year. In order to compete for and retain talented executives who are critical to the Company's long-term success, the Committee has determined that the base salaries of named executive officers should approximate those of executives of other equity REITs that compete with the Company for employees, investors and business, while also taking into account the named executive officers' performance and tenure and the Company's performance relative to its peer companies within the REIT sector.   


Bonuses


In addition to the provisions for base salaries under the terms of our employment agreements, the president is entitled to receive annual cash bonuses for each calendar year during the term of the agreement, based on the achievement of certain performance goals set by the Committee.   



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In addition to its determination of the executive's individual performance levels for 2007, the Committee also compared the executive's total compensation for 2007 to that of similarly-situated personnel in the REIT industry.


Stock Options


The employment agreements also provide that certain executives are eligible for grants of stock options.  

 

Perquisites and Other Personal Benefits


The Company's employment agreements provide the named executive officers with perquisites and other personal benefits that the Company and the Committee believe are reasonable and consistent with its overall compensation program to better enable the Company to attract and retain superior employees for key positions. The Committee periodically reviews the levels of perquisites and other personal benefits provided to the executive officers.


The named executive officers are provided the following benefits under the terms of their employment agreements: an allotted number of paid vacation weeks; eligibility for the executives, spouse and dependents in all Company sponsored employee benefits plans, including 401(k) plan, group health, accident, and life insurance, on terms no less favorable than applicable to any other executive; use of an automobile; and, supplemental long-term disability insurance, at the Company's cost, as agreed to by the Company and the executive.  Attributed costs of the personal benefits described above for the named executive officers for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, are included in “All Other Compensation” of the Summary Compensation Table provided below under Item 11 of this report.


In addition, the named executive officers’ employment agreements each contain provisions relating to change in control events and severance upon termination for events other than without cause or good reason (as defined under the terms of the employment agreements). These change in control and severance terms are designed to promote stability and continuity of senior management. Information regarding these provisions is included in “Employment Contracts” provided below in Item 11 of this report.


Evaluation


Mr. Eugene Landy is under an employment agreement with the Company.  His base compensation under his amended contract was increased in 2004 to $175,000 per year. Subsequent to the merger with Monmouth Capital in July 2007, his annual salary was increased to $225,000 (The Summary Compensation Table for Mr. Eugene Landy shows a salary of $183,333, $30,000 in bonuses and $63,273 in director’s fees and fringe benefits).  


The Committee also reviewed the progress made by Ms. Cynthia J. Morgenstern, Executive Vice President.  Ms. Morgenstern is under an employment agreement with the Company.  Her base compensation under this contract is $208,550 for 2007.  Ms. Morgenstern received bonuses totaling $16,423 and $39,444 in director’s fees and fringe benefits.  


Compensation Committee Report


The Compensation Committee of the Company has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis required by Item 402(b) of Regulation S-K with management and, based on such review and discussions, the Compensation Committee recommended to the board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this report.

Compensation Committee:

Stephen B. Wolgin

Matthew I. Hirsch



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Summary Compensation Table


The following Summary Compensation Table shows compensation paid or accrued by the Company for services rendered during 2007, 2006, and 2005 to the named executive officers.  There were no other executive officers whose aggregate compensation allocated to the Company exceeded $100,000.  


Name and

Principal Position

Fiscal

Year

Salary

($)

Bonus

($)

Option

Awards

($)


Change in

Pension Value

And Nonqualified

Deferred Compensation

Earnings

($)

All Other

Compensation ($)

Total ($)

Eugene W. Landy

2007

$183,333

$30,000

$-0-

$44,273 (1)

$19,000 (2)

$276,606

President and CEO

2006

175,000

7,500

31,850

44,697 (1)

16,000 (2)

275,047

 

2005

175,000

7,000

37,050

45,090 (1)

33,500 (2)

297,640

        

Anna T, Chew (3)

2007

$37,000

$-0-

$-0-

$-0-

$-0-

$37,000

Chief Financial

2006

29,267

-0-

23,000

-0-

-0-

52,267

   Officer

2005

27,874

-0-

28,500

-0-

-0-

56,374

        

Cynthia J. Morgenstern

2007

$208,550

$16,423

$-0-

$-0-

$39,444 (4)

$264,417

Executive Vice

2006

189,500

15,038

23,000

-0-

34,756 (4)

262,294

   President

2005

172,000

13,807

28,500

-0-

33,876 (4)

248,183

        

Michael P. Landy

2007

$165,000

$13,038

$-0-

$-0-

$7,535 (5)

$185,573

Executive Vice Pres -

2006

150,000

9,962

11,500

-0-

3,535 (5)

174,997

   Investments

2005

110,000

9,192

14,250

-0-

3,276 (5)

136,718

        

Maureen E. Vecere

2007

$118,250

$9,770

$-0-

$-0-

$2,400 (6)

$130,420

Controller and

2006

107,500

9,192

11,500

-0-

2,399 (6)

130,591

    Treasurer

2005

100,000

8,423

14,250

-0-

2,671 (6)

125,344

        


Notes:


(1)

Amount is accrual for pension and other benefits of $44,273, $44,697 and $45,090 for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, in accordance with Mr. Landy’s employment contract.


(2)

Represents Director’s fees of $19,000, $16,000 and $16,000 for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, paid to Mr. Landy; and legal fees paid to the firm of Eugene W. Landy of $-0-, $-0- and $17,500 for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.


(3)

Ms. Anna Chew, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, is an employee of and is paid by UMH Properties, Inc, an affiliated REIT.  Approximately $37,000 of her compensation cost is allocated by UMH and reimbursed by the Company, pursuant to a cost sharing agreement between the Company and UMH.  Please see UMH annual report on Form 10-K for details of Ms. Chew employment agreement and compensation arrangement.


(4)

Represents Director’s fees of $19,000, $16,000, and $16,000 in 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively and fringe benefits and discretionary contributions by the Company to the Company’s 401(k) Plan allocated to an account of the named executive officer.



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(5)

Represents Director’s fees of $4,000 in 2007 and fringe benefits and discretionary contributions by the Company to the Company’s 401(k) Plan allocated to an account of the named executive officer.  Approximately 33% of this employee’s compensation cost is allocated to and reimbursed by UMH, pursuant to a cost sharing agreement between the Company and UMH.


(6)

Represents discretionary contributions by the Company to the Company’s 401(k) Plan allocated to an account of the named executive officer.


Stock Option Plan


No stock options were granted or exercised during fiscal 2007.  Due to the merger with Monmouth Capital, options to purchase 214,000 shares of Monmouth Capital became exercisable in accordance with their existing terms for 140,170 shares of the Company stock at exercise prices adjusted for the stock conversion ratio.   To the extent that an option to purchase Monmouth Capital common stock was not yet vested at the effective time of the merger, the option remained subject to the same terms and conditions of vesting as in effect immediately before the merger.  The table below includes the named executive officers’ converted Monmouth Capital options.




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The following table sets forth for the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table, information regarding stock options outstanding at September 30, 2007:


Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End


Name

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Options

Exercisable

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Options

Unexercisable (1)



Option

exercise

price

($)



Option

expiration

date

     

Eugene W.  

-0-

16,375

8.05

1/22/15

Landy

65,000

-0-

8.15

8/02/14

 

16,375

-0-

8.70

9/21/13

 

65,000

-0-

8.28

8/10/13

 

65,000

-0-

7.89

8/3/12

 

65,000

-0-

6.90

1/22/11

 

65,000

-0-

7.13

6/21/10

 

32,750

-0-

5.04

10/04/09

     

Anna T.

-0-

6,550

8.05

1/22/15

Chew

50,000

-0-

8.04

9/12/14

 

6,550

-0-

8.70

9/21/13

 

50,000

-0-

8.28

8/10/13

 

50,000

-0-

7.41

5/20/12

 

30,000

-0-

7.13

6/21/10

     

Cynthia J.

-0-

6,550

8.05

1/22/15

Morgenstern

50,000

-0-

8.04

9/12/14

 

6,550

-0-

8.70

9/21/13

 

50,000

-0-

8.28

8/10/13

 

50,000

-0-

7.41

5/20/12

     

Michael P.

-0-

9,825

8.05

1/22/15

Landy

25,000

-0-

8.04

9/12/14

 

9,825

-0-

8.70

9/21/13

 

25,000

-0-

8.28

8/10/13

     

Maureen E.

-0-

6,550

8.05

1/22/15

Vecere

25,000

-0-

8.04

9/12/14

 

6,550

-0-

8.70

9/21/13

 

25,000

-0-

8.28

8/10/13

 

15,000

-0-

7.41

5/20/12


(1)  These options become exercisable on January 22, 2008.  All options are exercisable one year from date of grant.



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Employment Agreements


Effective January 1, 2004, Eugene W. Landy entered into an amended employment agreement with the Company that will expire on December 31, 2009. Mr. Eugene Landy’s amended employment agreement provides for annual base compensation of $175,000 and a pension payment of $50,000 per year, payable each year through December 31, 2013, which will increase to $55,000 per year if the Company completes a transaction that results in a 100% increase in the Company’s market capitalization. Prior to the merger with Monmouth Capital, Mr. Eugene Landy was paid $50,000 for acting as the president of Monmouth Capital.  This additional salary amount was assumed by the Company upon consummation of the merger and its continuation was approved by the board of directors.   Pursuant to the amended employment agreement, Mr. Eugene Landy will receive, each year, an option to purchase 65,000 shares of the Company common stock and may receive bonuses in amounts determined by the Company’s board of directors, based upon progress towards achieving certain target levels of growth in market capitalization, funds from operations and dividends per share. The amended employment agreement provides that Mr. Eugene Landy is entitled to five weeks paid vacation and to participate in the Company’s employee benefits plans at any time he is entitled to receive pension benefits. The amended employment agreement also provides for aggregate severance payments of $500,000, payable to Mr. Eugene Landy upon the termination of his employment for any reason, in increments of $100,000 per year for five years, disability payments, payable to Mr. Eugene Landy in the event of his disability (as defined in the amended employment agreement) for a period of three years, equal to Mr. Eugene Landy’s salary and a death benefit of $500,000 payable to Mr. Eugene Landy’s designated beneficiary. Upon the termination of Mr. Eugene Landy’s employment following or as a result of certain types of transactions that lead to a significant increase in the Company’s market capitalization, the amended employment agreement provides that Mr. Eugene Landy will receive a grant of 35,000 to 65,000 shares of the Company common stock, depending on the amount of the increase in the Company’s market capitalization, all of his outstanding options to purchase shares of the Company common stock will become immediately vested and he will be entitled to continue to receive benefits under the Company’s health, dental, insurance and similar plans for one year. The merger does not trigger any of these provisions of the amended employment agreement, although the growth in market capitalization of the Company that would occur upon closing of the merger is one of many factors that the Company’s board of directors may consider in determining the amount of Mr. Eugene Landy’s bonus, if any. The amended employment agreement is terminable by the Company’s board of directors at any time by reason of Mr. Eugene Landy’s death or disability or for cause, which is defined in the amended employment agreement as a termination of the agreement if the Company’s board of directors determines in good faith that Mr. Eugene Landy failed to substantially perform his duties to the Company (other than due to his death or disability), or has engaged in conduct the consequences of which are materially adverse to the Company, monetarily or otherwise. Upon termination of the amended employment agreement, Mr. Eugene Landy will remain entitled to the disability, severance, death and pension benefits provided for in the amended employment agreement.


Effective January 1, 2007, the Company and Cynthia J. Morgenstern entered into an employment agreement that will expire on December 31, 2009.  Under this employment agreement, Ms. Morgenstern is entitled to receive a base salary of $208,550 for the year ending December 31, 2007, and is entitled to increases of 7.5% for the years ending December 31, 2008 and 2009, plus bonuses, if any, in amounts determined by the Company’s board of directors or president.  Pursuant to this employment agreement, the Company’s president must request annually that the Company’s stock option committee grant Ms. Morgenstern an option to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, although the employment agreement does not require that the stock option committee grant any options.  Ms. Morgenstern’s employment agreement provides for four weeks paid vacation, the use of an automobile, reimbursement of her reasonable and necessary business expenses and that Ms. Morgenstern is entitled to participate in the Company’s employee benefit plans.  Ms. Morgenstern’s employment agreement also requires the Company to reimburse Ms. Morgenstern for the cost of a disability insurance policy such that, in the event of Ms. Morgenstern’s disability for a period of more than 90 days, Ms. Morgenstern will receive benefits equal to her then-current salary.  In the event of a merger, sale or change of control of the Company, which is defined in Ms. Morgenstern’s employment agreement as a change in voting control of the Company or change in control of 25% or more of the Company’s board of directors by other than its existing directors and excludes transactions between the



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Company and UMH, Ms. Morgenstern will have the right to terminate the employment agreement or extend the employment agreement for three years from the date of the change in control.  If there is a termination of employment for any reason, the employee shall be entitled to receive one year’s compensation at the date of termination.  The compensation is to be at the greater of current compensation at the date of merger or change in control.   


Effective January 1, 2006, Monmouth Capital and Michael P. Landy entered into a three-year employment agreement, under which the employee receives an annual base salary of $150,000 for 2006 with increases of 10% for 2007 and 2008, plus bonuses and customary fringe benefits.  The employee will also receive four weeks vacation.  Mr. M. Landy’s employment agreement also requires the Company to reimburse him for the cost of a disability insurance policy such that, in the event of his disability for a period of more than 90 days, the employee will receive benefits equal to his then-current salary.  In the event of a merger, sale or change of control of the Company, which is defined in Mr. M. Landy’s employment agreement as a change in voting control of the Company or change in control of 25% or more of the Company’s board of directors by other than its existing directors and excludes transactions between the Company and UMH, the employee will have the right to terminate the employment agreement or extend the employment agreement for one year from the date of the change in control.  If there is a termination of employment for any reason, the employee shall be entitled to receive one year’s compensation at the date of termination.  The compensation is to be at the greater of current compensation at the date of merger or change in control.   Approximately 33% of Mr. M. Landy’s compensation is allocated to and reimbursed by UMH pursuant to a cost sharing agreement between the Company and UMH.


Effective January 1, 2006, the Company and Maureen E. Vecere entered into a three-year employment agreement, under which Ms. Vecere receives an annual base salary of $107,500 for 2006 with increases of 10% for 2007 and 2008, plus bonuses and customary fringe benefits.  The employee also receives four weeks vacation.  Ms. Vecere’s employment agreement also requires the Company to reimburse Ms. Vecere for the cost of a disability insurance policy such that, in the event of Ms. Vecere’s disability for a period of more than 90 days, Ms. Vecere will receive benefits equal to her then-current salary.  In the event of a merger, sale or change of control of the Company, which is defined in Ms. Vecere’s employment agreement as a change in voting control of the Company or change in control of 25% or more of the Company’s board of directors by other than its existing directors and excludes transactions between the Company and UMH, Ms. Vecere will have the right to terminate the employment agreement or extend the employment agreement for one year from the date of the change in control.  If there is a termination of employment for any reason, the employee shall be entitled to receive one year’s compensation at the date of termination.  The compensation is to be at the greater of current compensation at the date of merger or change in control.   



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Director Compensation

The Directors receive a fee of $1,500 for each Board Meeting attended, and an additional fixed annual fee of $10,000 payable quarterly.  Directors appointed to board committees receive $150 for each meeting attended.  Those specific committees are Nominating Committee, Compensation Committee, Audit Committee and Stock Option Committee.  The table below sets forth a summary of director compensation for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007.

      

Director

Annual Board

Cash Retainer

($)

Meeting

Fees

($)

Committee

Fees

($)

Option

Awards

($)

Total

($)

Ernest Bencivenga (1)

$10,000

$9,000

$-0-

$-0-

$19,000

Anna T. Chew (2)

10,000

9,000

-0-

-0-

19,000

Daniel D. Cronheim

10,000

9,000

-0-

-0-

19,000

Neal Herstik

10,000

9,000

-0-

-0-

19,000

Matthew I. Hirsch (3)(4)(5)

10,000

9,000

7,700

-0-

26,700

Charles Kaempffer (1)

10,000

9,000

600

-0-

19,600

Joshua Kahr (2)

2,500

1,500

-0-

-0-

4,000

Eugene W. Landy

10,000

9,000

-0-

-0-

19,000

Michael P. Landy (2)

2,500

1,500

-0-

-0-

4,000

Samuel A. Landy

10,000

9,000

-0-

-0-

19,000

Cynthia J. Morgenstern

10,000

9,000

-0-

-0-

19,000

Scott L. Robinson

10,000

9,000

6,500

-0-

25,500

Eugene Rothenberg (2)

2,500

1,500

-0-

-0-

4,000

Robert Sampson (1)(2)

-0-

800

-0-

-0-

800

Peter J. Weidhorn (3)(5)

10,000

9,000

9,750

-0-

28,750

Stephen B. Wolgin (3)(4)(5)(6)

10,000

9,000

1,500

-0-

20,500

Total

$127,500

$113,300

$26,050

$-0-

$266,850


(1)

Emeritus directors are retired directors who are not entitled to vote on board resolutions however they receive directors’ fees for participation in the board meetings.

(2)

These directors were former Monmouth Capital board members who were appointed to the Company’s board of directors upon consummation of the merger.

(3)

Mr. Weidhorn, Mr. Hirsch and Mr. Wolgin were members of the audit committee and the nominating committee during fiscal 2007.  The Board had determined that Mr. Weidhorn was considered an “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of the rules of the SEC and was “financially sophisticated” within the meaning of the listing requirements of the NASDAQ Global Select Market.  The audit committee for 2008 consists of Mr. Hirsch, Mr. Wolgin, Mr. Robinson and Ms. Elflein. The board had determined that Mr. Wolgin and Ms. Elflein are considered “audit committee financial experts” within the meaning of the rules of the SEC and are “financially sophisticated” within the meaning of the listing requirements of the NASDAQ Global Select Market

(4)

Mr. Hirsch and Mr. Wolgin are members of the compensation committee.

(5)

Mr. Weidhorn (Chairman), Mr. Hirsch, and Mr. Robinson were appointed to the Special Committee to consider and recommend the merger terms with Monmouth Capital.  The retainer for the committee was $5,000 plus $2,500 for the Chairman.  The meeting fees were $500 per meeting.



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(6)

Mr. Weidhorn resigned from the board effective September 24, 2007.  Mr. Weidhorn was replaced by Catherine B. Elflein, who was appointed to the board effective October 9, 2007.

Other Information

Except as provided in the specific agreements described above, the Company has no pension or other post-retirement plans in effect for officers, directors or employees.  The Company’s employees may elect to participate in the 401(k) plan of UMH Properties, Inc.


Daniel D. Cronheim is a Director of the Company and Executive Vice President of David Cronheim Company (Cronheim).  Daniel Cronheim received $19,000, $16,000 and $16,000 for Director’s fees in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  The David Cronheim Company received $33,273, $15,419 and $54,581 in lease commissions in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  The David Cronheim Mortgage Corporation, an affiliated company, received $47,250, $-0- and $60,200 in mortgage brokerage commissions in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  CMS received $42,558 for a real estate commission on the sale of the South Brunswick, New Jersey property in 2007.


During fiscal 2007 and 2006, the Company was subject to management contracts with CMS. For the calendar year 2007, 2006, and 2005, the management fee was fixed at $380,000, $380,000 and $350,000, respectively.  CMS provides sub-agents as regional managers for the Company’s properties and compensates them out of this management fee.   The Company paid CMS $367,976, $367,976 and $334,505 in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, for the management of the properties.  


Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation


There are no compensation committee interlocks and no member of the compensation committee has served as an officer or employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries at any time.




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ITEM 12 - SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND

                  MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS


The following table lists information with respect to the beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock (the shares) as of September 30, 2007 by:

·

each person known by the Company to beneficially own more than five percent of the Company’s outstanding shares;

·

the Company’s directors;

·

the Company’s executive officers; and

·

all of the Company’s executive officers and directors as a group.

Unless otherwise indicated, the person or persons named below have sole voting and investment power and that person’s address is c/o Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation, Juniper Business Plaza, 3499 Route 9 North, Suite 3-C, Freehold, New Jersey 07728.  In determining the number and percentage of shares beneficially owned by each person, shares that may be acquired by that person under options exercisable within 60 days of September 30, 2007 are deemed beneficially owned by that person and are deemed outstanding for purposes of determining the total number of outstanding shares for that person and are not deemed outstanding for that purpose for all other shareholders.


Name and Address
of Beneficial Owner

Amount and Nature
of Beneficial

Ownership(1)

Percentage
of Shares
Outstanding(2)

 

 

   

Oakland Financial Corporation
34200 Mound Road

Sterling Heights, Michigan  48310


UMH Properties, Inc.


Palisade Concentrated Equity Partnership

L.P.

One Bridge Plaza

Fort Lee, New Jersey  07024                          

1,834,371(3)




1,705,982(4)


625,704(5)

7.66%




7.13%


2.61%

Anna T. Chew

270,904(6)

1.12%

Daniel D. Cronheim

75,209(7)

*

Catherine B. Elflein

1,850(8)

*

Neal Herstik

       7,527(9)

*

Matthew I. Hirsch

     52,949(10)

*

Eugene W. Landy

1,443,230(11)

5.94%

Samuel A. Landy

   372,879(12)

1.56%



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Name and Address
of Beneficial Owner

Amount and Nature
of Beneficial

Ownership(1)

Percentage
of Shares
Outstanding (2)

   

Michael P. Landy

   194,844(13)

*

Cynthia J. Morgenstern

   218,359(14)

*

Scott Robinson

       7,000(15)

*

Maureen E. Vecere

     71,833(16)

*

Stephen B. Wolgin

     17,017(17)

*

Directors and Officers as a group

    2,733,601

11.00%



*Less than 1%.


(1)

Except as indicated in the footnotes to this table and pursuant to applicable community property laws, the Company believes that the persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares listed.


(2)

Based on the number of shares outstanding on September 30, 2007, which was 23,940,696.


(3)

Based on Schedule 13D as of March 13, 2006, filed with the SEC by Oakland Financial Corporation (“Oakland”), Liberty Bell Agency, Inc. (“Liberty Bell”), and Cherokee Insurance Company (“Cherokee”). As of March 10, 2006, Oakland owned 108,915, Liberty Bell owned 588,512, Cherokee owned 1,071,185, Erie Manufactured Home Properties, LLC, owned 38,981, and Matthew T. Maroun owned 26,778.  This filing with the SEC by Oakland, indicates that Oakland shares voting and dispositive power with respect to those shares with Liberty Bell, Cherokee, and Erie Manufactured Homes, all of which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Oakland.  Matthew T. Moroun is the Chairman of the Board and controlling stockholder of Oakland, Liberty Bell and Cherokee.


(4)

Based on Schedule 13D as of September 13, 2007, filed with the SEC by UMH Properties, Inc. which indicates that UMH has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to 1,705,982 shares.  Included in the 1,705,982 shares held, UMH owns $1,000,000 principal amount of the 2003 Debentures, representing 109,170 shares on a converted basis at $9.16 per share, and $5,000,000 of the 2005 Debentures, representing 436,681 shares on a converted basis at $11.45 per share, for a total of 545,852 shares on a converted basis.


(5)

Based on Schedule 13F filed as of September 30, 2007, filed with the SEC by Palisade Capital Management, LLC, which indicates that Palisade has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to 625,704 shares.


(6)     

Includes (a) 68,954 Shares owned jointly with Ms. Chew’s husband; and (b) 15,400 shares held in Ms. Chew’s 401(k) Plan.  As a co-trustee of the UMH 401(k), Ms. Chew has shared voting power over the shares held by the UMH 401(k).  She, however, disclaims beneficial ownership of all of the shares held by the UMH 401(k), except for the 15,400 shares held by the UMH 401(k) for her benefit.  Amount includes 186,550 shares issuable upon exercise of a stock option.  Amount excludes 6,550 shares issuable upon the exercise of a stock option, which stock option is not exercisable until January 22, 2008.



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(7)

Includes 15,000 shares issuable upon exercise of a stock option.


(8)

Includes 1,100 shares owned jointly with Ms. Elflein’s husband


(9)

Includes 5,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of a stock option.


(10)

Includes 41,949 shares owned jointly with Mr. Hirsch’s wife and 11,000 shares issuable upon exercise of a stock option.


(11)

Includes (a) 111,035 shares owned by Mr. Landy’s wife; (b) 216,993 shares held in the E.W. Landy Profit Sharing Plan of which Mr. Landy is a trustee and has shared voting and dispositive power; (c) 168,091 shares held in the E.W. Landy Pension Plan over which Mr. Landy has shared voting and dispositive power; (d) 13,048 shares held in Landy Investments Ltd., over which Mr. Landy has shared voting and dispositive power; and (e) 86,200 shares held in the Eugene W. and Gloria Landy Family Foundation, a charitable trust, over which Mr. Landy has shared voting and dispositive power.  Amount includes 374,125 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options.    Amount excludes 16,375 shares issuable upon the exercise of a stock option, which stock option is not exercisable until January 22, 2008.


(12)

Includes (a) 20,035 shares owned by Mr. Landy’s wife; (b) 111,929 shares held in custodial accounts for Mr. Landy’s minor children under the New Jersey Uniform Transfers to Minors Act with respect to which he disclaims any beneficial interest but he has sole dispositive and voting power; (c) 25,049 shares in the Samuel Landy Family Limited Partnership; and (d) 38,338 shares held in the UMH 401(k) Plan.  As a co-trustee of the UMH 401(k), Mr. Landy has shared voting power over the shares held by the UMH 401(k).  He, however, disclaims beneficial ownership of all of the shares held by the UMH 401(k), except for the 38,338 shares held by the UMH 401(k) for his benefit.  Amount includes 15,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options.


(13)

Includes 2,670 shares held in Mr. Landy’s 401(k) Plan over which he has sole dispositive power.  Includes (a) 10,757 shares owned by Mr. Landy’s wife; and (b) 81,544 shares held in custodial accounts for Mr. Landy’s minor children under the New Jersey Uniform Transfer to Minors Act in which he disclaims any beneficial interest but has power to vote.  Amount includes 59,825 shares issuable upon the exercise of a stock option. Amount excludes 9,825 shares issuable upon the exercise of a stock option, which stock option is not exercisable until January 22, 2008.


(14)  

Amount includes 1,755 shares held in Ms. Morgenstern’s 401(k) plan over which she has sole dispositive power.  Amount includes 156,550 shares issuable upon the exercise of a stock option.  Amount excludes 6,550 shares issuable upon the exercise of a stock option, which stock option is not exercisable until January 22, 2008.


(15)

Amount includes 5,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of a stock option.


(16)  

Amount includes 178 shares held in Ms. Vecere’s 401(k) Plan over which she has sole dispositive power.  Amount includes 71,550 shares issuable upon the exercise of a stock option. Amount excludes 6,550 shares issuable upon the exercise of a stock option, which stock option is not exercisable until January 22, 2008.


(17)   

Amount includes 1,019 shares owned by Mr. Wolgin’s wife.


ITEM 13 - CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE


Certain relationships and related party transactions are incorporated herein by reference to Item 15 (a) (1) (IV) Note No. 15 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - Related Party Transactions.



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See identification of independent directors under Item 10 and committee members under Item 11.


The board of directors approves all related party transactions.


ITEM 14  - PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES


KPMG LLP (KPMG) served as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for the first two quarters of fiscal 2005.  The following are the fees billed by KPMG in connection with services rendered:


 

2007

 

2006

    

Audit Fees

$-0-

 

$-0-

Audit Related Fees

20,000

 

10,000

Tax Fees

-0-

 

-0-

All Other Fees

-0-

 

-0-

    Total Fees

$20,000

 

$10,000


Audit related fees include charges for issuing consents in connection with the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the filing of registration statements for the Company’s offering of preferred stock and the merger with Monmouth Capital.  


Reznick Group (Reznick) served as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.  The following are fees billed by and accrued to Reznick in connection with services rendered:


 

2007

 

2006

    

Audit Fees

$165,000

 

$151,000

Audit Related Fees

10,000

 

-0-

Tax Fees

34,000

 

34,000

All Other Fees

-0-

 

-0-

    Total Fees

$209,000

 

$185,000


Audit fees include professional services rendered for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements, management’s assessment of internal controls, and reviews of financial statements included in the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.    This fiscal year was the second year the Company was subject to the Sarbanes – Oxley Act Section 404 concerning internal controls.


Audit related fees include services that are normally provided by the Company’s independent auditors in connection with statutory and regulatory filings, such as consents and assistance with and review of documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Tax fees include professional services rendered for the preparation of the Company’s federal and state corporate tax returns and supporting schedules as may be required by the Internal Revenue Service and applicable state taxing authorities.  Tax fees also include other work directly affecting or supporting the payment of taxes, including planning and research of various tax issues.



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Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policy


The Audit Committee has adopted a policy for the pre-approval of audit and permitted non-audit services provided by the Company’s principal independent accountants.  The policy requires that all services provided by our independent registered public accountants to the Company, including audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services, must be pre-approved by the Committee, and all have been so approved.  The pre-approval requirements do not prohibit day-to-day normal tax consulting services, which matters will not exceed $10,000 in the aggregate.  


The Audit Committee has determined that the provision of the non-audit services described above is compatible with maintaining Reznick’s independence.




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PART IV



ITEM 15 - EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

     

             

 

PAGE(S)

  

(a) (1)

  The following Financial Statements are filed as part of this report:

 
  

      (i)     Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

61

  

      (ii)   Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2007 and 2006

62-63

  

     (iii)

 Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended

 September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005


64-65

  

     (iv)

 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended

 September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005


66-67

  

     (v)

 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended

 September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005


68

  

    (vi)

 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

69-102

  

(a) (2)

The following Financial Statement Schedule is filed as part

of this report:

 
  

    (i)

Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation

as of September 30, 2007


103-111

  


All other schedules are omitted for the reason that they are not required, are not applicable, or the required information is set forth in the Consolidated Financial Statements or Notes hereto.



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ITEM 15 - EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES



(a) (3)

Exhibits

  

(2)

Plan of Acquisition, Reorganization, Arrangement, Liquidation, or Succession

  
 

(i)  Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 24, 2003 by and between MREIC Maryland, Inc., a Maryland corporation ("Monmouth Maryland"), and Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Monmouth Delaware"), dated March 24, 2003 (incorporated by reference to the 2002 proxy filed by the Registrant with The Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2003).(Registration No. 000-04258).


(ii) Agreement and Plan of Merger Among Monmouth Capital Corporation, Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation, and Route 9 Acquisition, Inc., dated as of March 26, 2007, (incorporated by reference to the 2007 proxy filed by the Registrant with The Securities and Exchange Commission on June 8, 2007)  (Registration No. 001-33177).

(3)

Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws

 

(i)  Articles of Incorporation of MREIC Maryland, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the 2002 proxy filed by the Registrant filed with The Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2003).(Registration No. 000-04258).

  
 

(ii)  Bylaws of MREIC Maryland, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the 2002 proxy filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2003). (Registration No. 000-04258).

 

(iii)

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 2006). (Registration No. 000-04258).

 

(iv)

Amendment to Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission with Form 8-K on November 22, 2006).  (Registration No. 00-04258)

 

(v)  Amendment to Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Form 8-A filed by the Registrant filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 1, 2006). (Registration No 001-33177)

 

(vi) Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of 7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Form 8-A filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 1, 2006).  (Registration No. 001-33177

  

(10)

        Material Contracts


 

(i)  Employment Agreement with Mr. Eugene W. Landy dated December 9, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 28, 1994).



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(ii) Amendment to Employment agreement with Mr. Eugene W. Landy dated November 5, 2003 (incorporated by reference to the 2004 proxy filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Committee on April 1, 2004) (Registration No. 000-04248).

  
 

(iii) Employment Agreement with Cynthia J. Morgenstern dated January 1, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2007) (Registration No. 001-33177)

 

(iv) Employment Agreement with Maureen E. Vecere dated April 3, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 14, 2006). (Registration No. 001-33177).

 

 

(v) Management Agreement with Cronheim Management Services dated August 1, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 14, 2006). (Registration No. 001-33177).


(vi)  Employment Agreement with Michael P. Landy dated January 1, 2006.

 


(vii) First Supplemental Indenture, dated July 31, 2007, among Monmouth Capital Corporation, Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, to Indenture, dated as of October 23, 2003, between Monmouth Capital Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by the Registrant with the Securities Exchange Commission on August 1, 2007). (Registration No. 001-33177).

(viii) Indenture, dated as of October 23, 2003, between Monmouth Capital Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by the Registrant with the Securities Exchange Commission on August 1, 2007). (Registration No. 001-33177).

(ix)  First Supplemental Indenture, dated July 31, 2007, among Monmouth Capital Corporation, Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, to Indenture, dated as of March 30, 2005, between Monmouth Capital Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by the Registrant with the Securities Exchange Commission on August 1, 2007). (Registration No. 001-33177).

 (x)    Indenture, dated as of March 30, 2005, between Monmouth Capital Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by the Registrant with the Securities Exchange Commission on August 1, 2007). (Registration No. 001-33177).

 



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(14)

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 14, 2004).  (Registration No. 000-04258).

 (21)

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

 

(a)  Monmouth Capital Corporation, a New Jersey corporation

 

(b)  MRC I LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company

 

(c)  MREIC Financial, Inc., a Maryland corporation

 

(d)  Palmer Terrace Realty Associates, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company

 

(e)  Wheeling Partners, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company

 

(f)   Jones EPI, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

  

 (23)

Consent of Reznick Group.


(31.1)

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

  

(31.2)

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

  

(32)

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

  

(99)

Audit Committee Charter (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2005)  (Registration No. 000-04258).




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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm



To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended September 30, 2007. Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended September 30, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated December 12, 2007 expressed an unqualified opinion.



/s/ Reznick Group, P.C.

  

Baltimore, Maryland

December 12, 2007

 





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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30,




ASSETS

 

2007

 

2006

     

Real Estate Investments:

    

   Land

$

65,544,553

$

40,582,713

   Buildings, Improvements and Equipment, net of

      Accumulated  Depreciation of ­­­­$35,312,263 and    

      $30,753,238, respectively

 



254,652,246

 



179,628,083

    Total Real Estate Investments

 

320,196,799

 

220,210,796

     

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

11,395,337

 

2,029,430

Securities Available for Sale at Fair Value

 

13,436,992

 

10,395,767

Tenant and Other Receivables

 

956,795

 

914,235

Deferred Rent Receivable

 

1,110,888

 

1,119,370

Loans Receivable, net

 

534,279

 

-0-

Prepaid Expenses

 

380,957

 

212,807

Financing Costs, net of Accumulated Amortization of  

     $848,451 and  $653,691, respectively

 


1,941,870

 


1,700,667

Lease Costs, net of Accumulated Amortization of

     $200,004 and $213,208, respectively

 


364,691

 


217,531

Intangible Assets, net of Accumulated Amortization of

    $1,302,922 and $567,239, respectively

 


15,641,667

 


4,151,286

Other Assets

 

947,970

 

955,044

     

TOTAL ASSETS

$

366,908,245

$

241,906,933






See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements




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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONT’D)

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30,




LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

2007

 

2006

     

Liabilities:

    

Mortgage Notes Payable

$

174,352,038

$

122,194,039

Subordinated Convertible Debentures

 

14,990,000

 

-0-

Loans Payable

 

2,500,000

 

8,218,544

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

2,311,266

 

1,725,030

Other Liabilities

 

2,054,579

 

2,202,343

     

    Total Liabilities

 

196,207,883

 

134,339,956

     

Minority Interest

 

3,486,060

 

-0-

     

Shareholders' Equity:

    

Series A – 7.625% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred

     Stock, $33,062,500 liquidation value, 1,322,500

     Shares Authorized; 1,322,500 and -0- Shares Issued

      and Outstanding, respectively

 




$33,062,500

 




-0-

Common Stock  - $.01 Par Value, 28,677,500 Shares

     Authorized;  23,940,696 and 20,186,663 Shares  

     Issued and  Outstanding, respectively

 



239,407

 



201,867

Excess Stock - $.01 Par Value, 5,000,000 Shares

     Authorized; No Shares Issued or Outstanding

 


-0-

 


-0-

Additional Paid-In Capital

 

135,547,916

 

108,112,387

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

(433,958)

 

454,286

Loans to Officers, Directors and Key Employees

 

(1,201,563)

 

(1,201,563)

Undistributed Income

 

-0-

 

-0-

     

   Total Shareholders' Equity

 

167,214,302

 

107,566,977

     

TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


$


366,908,245


$


241,906,933


See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,


  

2007

 

2006

 

2005

INCOME:

      

   Rental & Reimbursement Revenue

 

$29,254,806

 

$25,594,102

 

$23,383,028

       

EXPENSES:

      

   Real Estate Taxes

 

4,403,108

 

3,687,019

 

3,425,327

   Operating Expenses

 

2,288,790

 

1,790,136

 

1,468,166

   General & Administrative Expense

 

2,385,202

 

2,181,110

 

2,167,419

   Depreciation

 

6,478,699

 

5,020,901

 

4,351,323

       

TOTAL EXPENSES

 

15,555,799

 

12,679,166

 

11,412,235

       

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

      

Interest and Dividend Income

 

1,467,444

 

1,028,151

 

1,525,325

Gain on Securities Transactions, net

 

156,723

 

50,983

 

1,541,952

Income from Equity Investment

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

82,500

Gain on Dissolution of Equity Investment

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

1,269,179

Interest Expense

 

(8,969,087)

 

(8,298,077)

 

(8,001,956)

TOTAL OTHER INCOME   

   (EXPENSE)

 


(7,344,920)

 


(7,218,943)

 


(3,583,000)

       

INCOME FROM CONTINUING

    OPERATIONS

 


6,354,087

 


5,695,993

 


8,387,793

       

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

      

Income (Loss) from Operations of

    Disposed Property

 


(195,715)

 


497,980

 


659,029

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investment Property

 

4,634,564

 

(28,385)

 

-0-

       

INCOME FROM

    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 


4,438,849

 


469,595

 


659,029

       

INCOME BEFORE MINORITY

      

    INTEREST

 

10,792,936

 

6,165,588

 

9,046,822

       

Minority Interest

 

(24,702)

 

-0-

 

-0-

       

NET INCOME

 

$10,817,638

 

$6,165,588

 

$9,046,822

       

Preferred Dividend Declared

 

1,869,753

 

-0-

 

-0-

       

NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO

     COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

 


$8,947,885

 


$6,165,588

 


$9,046,822


See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements




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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,


  

2007

 

2006

 

2005

       

PER SHARE INFORMATION:

      


BASIC EARNINGS - PER SHARE

      
       

Income from Continuing Operations

 

$.30

 

$.30

 

$.46

Less:  Accumulated Preferred Dividend

 

(.10)

 

-0-

 

-0-

Income from Discontinued Operations

 

.21

 

.02

 

.04

Minority Interest

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Net Income Applicable to Common

    Shareholders – Basic

 


$.41

 


$.32

 


$.50

       

DILUTED EARNINGS – PER SHARE

      
       

Income from Continuing Operations

 

$.30

 

$.29

 

$.46

Less:  Accumulated Preferred Dividends

 

(.10)

 

-0-

 

-0-

Income from Discontinued Operations

 

.21

 

.02

 

.04

Minority Interest

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Net Income Applicable to Common

     Shareholders - Diluted

 


$.41

 


$.31

 


$.50

       

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:

      

   Basic

 

21,050,803

 

19,555,278

 

17,967,360

   Diluted

 

21,149,725

 

19,605,069

 

18,033,488

       


See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements




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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007, 2006, AND 2005

  


Common Stock Issued

 


Preferred Stock Issued

 


Additional Paid in

  

Number

Amount

 

Number

Amount

 

Capital

         

Balance September 30, 2004

 

17,290,323

$172,903

 

-0-

$-0-

 

$92,262,871

    Shares Issued in Connection

    with the DRIP

 


1,435,044


14,351

 


-0-


-0-

 


11,437,825

Shares Issued Through the  

    Exercise of Stock Options

 


108,000


1,080

 


-0-


-0-

 


740,235

Distributions

 

-0-

-0-

 

-0-

-0-

 

(1,410,040)

Payments on Loans

 

-0-

-0-

 

-0-

-0-

 

-0-

Net Income Applicable to

    Common Shareholders

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-

Stock Based Compensation

    Expense

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


-0-

 


90,982

Unrealized Net Holding Gains

    on Securities Available for

    Sale, Net of Reclassification

    Adjustment

 




-0-




-0-

 




-0-




-0-

 




-0-

Balance September 30, 2005

 

18,833,367

188,334

 

-0-

-0-

 

103,121,873

Shares Issued in Connection

     with the DRIP

 


1,333,296


13,333

 


-0-


-0-

 


10,296,957

Shares Issued Through the

     Exercise of Stock Options

 


20,000


200

 


-0-


-0-

 


142,400

Distributions

 

-0-

-0-

 

-0-

-0-

 

(5,575,168)

Net Income Applicable to  

     Common Shareholders

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-

Stock Based Compensation

     Expense

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


-0-

 


126,325

Unrealized Net Holding Gains

     on Securities Available for

     Sale, Net of Reclassification

     Adjustment

 




-0-




-0-

 




-0-




-0-

 




-0-

Balance September 30, 2006

 

20,186,663

201,867

 

-0-

-0-

 

108,112,387

Shares Issued in Connection

     with the DRIP

 


26,327


264

 


-0-


-0-

 


194,436

Shares Issued in Connection  

     with the Merger with

     Monmouth Capital Corp.

 



3,727,706



37,276

 



-0-



-0-

 



32,357,927

Shares Issued in Connection

     with a Public Offering

 


-0-


-0-

 


1,322,500


33,062,500

 


(1,478,034)

Distributions

 

-0-

-0-

 

-0-

-0-

 

(3,743,352)

Net Income Applicable to Common Shareholders

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-

Stock Based Compensation

     Expense

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


-0-

 


104,552

Unrealized Net Holding Gains

     on Securities Available for

     Sale, Net of Reclassification

     Adjustment

 




-0-




-0-

 




-0-




-0-

 




-0-

Balance September 30, 2007

 

23,940,696

$239,407

 

1,322,500

$33,062,500

 

$135,547,916


See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007, 2006 AND 2005, CONT’D.


  


Loans to

Officers


Undistributed

Income

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Total

Shareholders

Equity

 


Comprehensive

Income

         

Balance September 30, 2004

 

($1,215,938)

$-0-

 

$1,688,004

$92,907,840

  

Shares Issued in Connection with

     the DRIP

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


11,452,176

  

Shares Issued Through the

     Exercise of Stock Options

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


741,315

  

Distributions

 

-0-

(9,046,822)

  

(10,456,862)

  

Payments on Loans

 

14,375

-0-

 

-0-

14,375

  

Net Income Applicable to

     Common Shareholders

 


-0-


9,046,822

 


-0-


9,046,822

 


$9,046,822

Stock Based Compensation

     Expense

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


90,982

  

Unrealized Net Holding Gains on

      Securities Available for Sale,

      Net of Reclassification

      Adjustment

 




-0-




-0-

 




(1,236,407)




(1,236,407)

 




(1,236,407)

Balance September 30, 2005

 

(1,201,563)

-0-

 

451,597

102,560,241

 

$7,810,415

Shares Issued in Connection with

     the DRIP

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


10,310,290

  

Shares Issued Through the

     Exercise of Stock Options

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


142,600

  

Distributions

  

(6,165,588)

  

(11,740,756)

  

Net Income Applicable to

     Common Shareholders

 


-0-


6,165,588

 


-0-


6,165,588

 


$6,165,588

Stock Based Compensation

     Expense

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


126,325

  

Unrealized Net Holding Gains on

      Securities Available for Sale,

      Net of Reclassification

      Adjustment

 




-0-




-0-

 




2,689




2,689

 




2,689

Balance September 30, 2006

 

($1,201,563)

-0-

 

454,286

107,566,977

 

$6,168,277

Shares Issued in Connection with

     the DRIP

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


194,700

  

Shares Issued in Connection with

     the Merger with

     Monmouth Capital Corp.

 



-0-



-0-

 



-0-



32,395,203

  

Shares Issued in Connection with

     a Public Offering

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


31,584,466

  

Distributions

 

-0-

(8,947,885)

 

-0-

(12,691,237)

  

Net Income Applicable to

     Common Shareholders

 


-0-


8,947,885

  


8,947,885

 


$8,947,885

Stock Based Compensation

     Expense

 


-0-


-0-

 


-0-


104,552

  

Unrealized Net Holding Gains on

     Securities Available for Sale,

     Net of Reclassification

     Adjustment

 




-0-




-0-

 




(888,244)




(888,244)

 




(888,244)

Balance September 30, 2007

 

($1,201,563)

$-0-

 

($433,958)

$167,214,302

 

$8,059,641



See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,


 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     

  Net Income

$10,817,638

 

$6,165,588

 

$9,046,822

  Noncash Items Included in Net Income:

     

      Loss Allocated to Minority Interest

(24,702)

 

-0-

 

-0-

      Depreciation & Amortization

7,585,304

 

5,795,924

 

5,023,730

      Stock Based Compensation Expense

104,552

 

126,325

 

90,982

      Gain on Securities Transactions, net

(156,723)

 

(50,983)

 

(1,541,952)

      Gain on Dissolution of Equity Investment

-0-

 

-0-

 

(1,269,179)

       Loss (Gain) on Sale of Investment Property

(4,634,564)

 

28,385

 

-0-

  Changes in:

     

      Tenant, Deferred Rent & Other Receivables

(26,814)

 

(285,543)

 

(40,742)

      Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets

(277,752)

 

(402,870)

 

(141,268)

      Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses & Other Liabilities

(162,640)

 

614,730

 

260,883

 NET CASH PROVIDED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

13,224,299

 

11,991,556

 

11,429,276

      

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     

    Purchase of Real Estate & Intangible Assets

(28,560,668)

 

(36,925,204)

 

(31,188,507)

    Capital Improvements & Purchases of Equipment

(3,811,670)

 

(174,425)

 

(224,500)

    Increase in Construction in Progress

(290,597)

 

(359,636)

 

-0-

    Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate

8,150,557

 

1,320,854

 

-0-

    Proceeds from Dissolution of Equity Investment

-0-

 

-0-

 

2,169,578

    Purchase of Securities Available for Sale

(5,250,641)

 

(552,290)

 

(2,290,363)

    Proceeds from Sale of Securities Available for Sale

4,225,963

 

3,999,595

 

11,890,778

    Collections on Loans Receivable

10,188

 

-0-

 

-0-

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

(25,526,868)

 

(32,691,106)

 

(19,643,014)

      

CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     

    Proceeds from Mortgages

19,765,000

 

19,500,000

 

20,478,267

    Principal Payments on Mortgages

(7,962,225)

 

(9,274,479)

 

(6,040,712)

    Proceeds from Loans

70,748,987

 

35,095,753

 

36,317,946

    Principal Payments of Loans

(78,175,006)

 

(26,877,209)

 

(38,941,045)

    Financing Costs on Debt

(435,963)

 

(350,173)

 

(353,783)

    Increase in minority interest

509,507

 

-0-

 

-0-

    Proceeds from Issuance of  Common Stock

194,700

 

5,803,270

 

7,495,056

    Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock

31,584,466

 

-0-

 

-0-

    Proceeds from Exercise of Options

-0-

 

142,600

 

741,315

    Preferred Dividends Paid

(1,869,753)

 

-0-

 

-0-

    Dividends Paid, Net of Reinvestments

(12,691,237)

 

(7,233,736)

 

(6,499,742)

    Payments on Loans to Officers, Directors and Key  

        Employees


-0-

 


-0-

 


14,375

NET CASH PROVIDED FROM FINANCING  ACTIVITIES

21,668,476

 

16,806,026

 

13,211,677

      

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

9,365,907

 

(3,893,524)

 

4,997,939

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year

2,029,430

 

5,922,954

 

925,015

      

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR

$11,395,337

 

$2,029,430

 

$5,922,954

      

See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007


NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Description of the Business


Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries,    MRC I LLC, MREIC Financial, Inc., and Monmouth Capital Corporation (the Company) operate as a real estate investment trust (REIT) deriving its income primarily from real estate rental operations.  As of September 30, 2007 and 2006, rental properties consist of fifty-eight and forty-two holdings, respectively.  These properties are located in twenty-six states:  Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi,  North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.  The Company also owns a portfolio of investment securities.


On May 15, 2003, Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation changed its state of incorporation from Delaware to Maryland.


On February 8, 2005, the Company formed MREIC Financial, Inc., a wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiary organized in Maryland.  MREIC Financial, Inc. has had no activity since inception.


On July 31, 2007, the Company completed a strategic combination (the merger) with Monmouth Capital Corporation (Monmouth Capital). As a result of the merger, each issued and outstanding share of Monmouth Capital’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share (MCC Common Stock), was converted into and exchanged for the right to receive 0.655 (the exchange ratio) shares (the merger consideration) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (common stock). The Company issued 3,727,706 shares of common stock as the merger consideration.  Following consummation of the merger, Monmouth Capital’s outstanding 8.0% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2013 and 8.0% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2015 remained outstanding obligations of Monmouth Capital and became convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, at conversion prices adjusted to reflect the exchange ratio.  As a result of the merger, the Company acquired a controlling interest in fourteen industrial properties totaling approximately 1,035,000 square feet and REIT securities of approximately $2,700,000.  


Use of Estimates


In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.


Principles of Consolidation


The consolidated financial statements include the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  In 2001, the Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, MRC I, LLC (a Wisconsin limited liability company) to purchase the Cudahy, Wisconsin property and in 2005, the Company formed MREIC Financial, Inc., a taxable REIT subsidiary.  In 2007, the Company merged with Monmouth Capital, with Monmouth Capital surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary.  Monmouth Capital owns the majority interest in the following limited liability companies:


Entity

Organized

% Interest

Palmer Terrace Realty Associates, LLC

New Jersey

51%

Wheeling, Partners, LLC

Illinois

63.336%

Jones EPI, LLC

Delaware

65%




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The Company consolidates the results of operations of the above limited liability companies with minority interests.  Such consolidated financial statements present the Company’s minority interests under the equity method of accounting.  All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.


Buildings, Improvements and Equipment


Buildings, improvements and equipment are stated at the lower of depreciated cost or net realizable value.  Depreciation is computed based on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, utilizing a half-year convention in the year of purchase.  These lives range from 5 to 40 years.  


The Company has an undivided 2/3 interest in a shopping center located in Somerset, NJ.  The Company is entitled to its proportional share of income from the property and is severally liable for its proportional share of expenses and liabilities. The Company accounts for its undivided interest based upon its pro rata share of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.  


If there is an event or change in circumstances that indicates that the basis of an investment property may not be recoverable, management assesses the possible impairment of value through evaluation of the estimated future cash flows of the property, on an undiscounted basis, as compared to the property’s current carrying value.  A property’s carrying value would be adjusted to fair value, if necessary, to reflect impairment in the value of the property.


Gains on Sale of Real Estate


Gains on the sale of real estate investments are recognized by the full accrual method when the criteria for the method are met.  Generally, the criteria are met when the profit on a given sale is determinable, and the seller is not obliged to perform significant activities after the sale to earn the profit.


Acquisitions


The Company records direct costs and deposits associated with potential acquisitions to Other Assets.  Upon closing of the acquisition, the costs are reclassified to real estate investments.  The costs are expensed if the acquisition is not consummated.


Upon acquisition of a property, the Company allocates the purchase price of the property based upon the fair value of the assets acquired, which generally consist of land, buildings, leasing commissions and intangible assets, including in-place leases and above and below market leases. The Company allocates the purchase price to the fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property generally determined by third party appraisal of the property obtained in conjunction with the purchase. Acquired above and below market leases are valued based on the present value of the difference between prevailing market rates and the in-place rates over the remaining lease term.  


The purchase price is further allocated to in-place lease values based on management's evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant's lease and the Company's overall relationship with the respective tenant.  Acquired above and below market leases are amortized over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. The value of in-place lease intangibles is amortized to expense over the remaining lease term.  If a tenant terminates its lease early, the unamortized portion of the tenant improvements, leasing commissions, above and below market leases and the in-place lease value is immediately charged to expense.


Securities Available for Sale


The Company classifies its securities among three categories:  Held-to-maturity, trading and available-for-sale. The Company’s securities at September 30, 2007 and 2006 are all classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices.  Gains or losses on the sale of securities are calculated based on the average cost method and are accounted for on a trade date basis.  Unrealized holding gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of Shareholders’ Equity until realized.



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A decline in the market value of any security below cost that is deemed to be other than temporary results in a reduction in the carrying amount to fair value.  Any impairment would be charged to earnings and a new cost basis for the security established.


Derivative Financial Instruments


The Company invested in futures contracts of ten-year treasury notes to reduce exposure of the debt securities portfolio to market rate fluctuations and to reduce the risk of refinancing fixed rate debt at higher interest rates.  These futures contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended by SFAS No. 138 and No. 149.  The contracts are marked-to-market and the unrealized gain or loss is recorded in the income statement in Gain on Securities Transactions, net with corresponding amounts recorded in Other Assets or Other Liabilities on the balance sheet.  Gain or loss on settled futures contracts are also recorded as a component of Gain on Securities Transactions, net.


Cash Equivalents


Cash and cash equivalents include all cash and investments with an original maturity of three months or less. The Company maintains its cash in bank accounts in amounts that may exceed federally insured limits.  The Company has not experienced any losses in these accounts in the past and does not believe that it is exposed to significant credit risk.  The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates their current carrying amounts since all such items are short-term in nature.


Loans Receivable


The Company assumed loans receivable collateralized by manufactured homes in the merger with Monmouth Capital.  Interest income on loans receivable is accrued until, in the opinion of management, the collection of such interest appears doubtful.  An allowance is recorded when it appears doubtful that the Company will collect the full principal amount.  The fair value of loans receivable approximates its current carrying amounts.


Inventories


Inventories, consisting of repossessed manufactured homes for sale, are valued at the lower of cost, which includes costs associated with the repossession of a home, or market value and are determined by the specific identification method.  All inventories were considered finished goods.


Intangible Assets, Lease Costs and Financing Costs


Intangible assets, consisting primarily of the value of in-place leases, are amortized to expense over the remaining terms of the respective leases.  Upon termination of a lease, the unamortized portion is immediately charged to expense.  Amortization expense related to these intangible assets was $735,683, $369,809 and $197,430, for the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  The Company estimates that aggregate amortization expense will be approximately $2,000,000 for each of the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.  The weighted-average amortization period for intangible assets recorded during 2007 was 8.5 years upon acquisition.


Costs incurred in connection with the execution of leases are deferred and are amortized over the term of the respective leases.  Unamortized lease costs are charged to expense upon cancellation of leases prior to the expiration of lease terms.  Costs incurred in connection with obtaining mortgages and other financings and refinancing are deferred and are amortized over the term of the related obligations.  Unamortized costs are charged to expense upon prepayment of the obligation.  Amortization expense related to these deferred assets was $304,352, $236,574, and $275,958, for the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  The Company estimates that aggregate amortization expense will be $325,899, $303,421, $257,952, $235,207 and $393,903 for the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.



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Revenue Recognition


Rental income from tenants with leases having scheduled rental increases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.  Leases typically provide for reimbursement of real estate taxes, insurance, and other operating costs.  These occupancy charges are recognized as earned.


The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts against the portion of tenant and other receivables, loans receivable and deferred rent receivable which are estimated to be uncollectible. For accounts receivable the Company deems uncollectible, the Company uses the direct write-off method.

 

Discontinued Operations


The Company has adopted FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (FAS 144).  FAS 144 addresses financial accounting and reporting for the disposal of long-lived assets that are considered a component.  A component is comprised of operations and cash flows that can clearly be distinguished, operationally and for financial reporting purposes, from the rest of the Company.   FAS 144 requires that the results of operations and gains or losses on the sale of a component of an entity be presented in discontinued operations if both of the following criteria are met: (a) the operations and cash flows of the property have been (or will be) eliminated from the ongoing operations of the Company as a result of the disposal transaction and (b) the Company will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the property after the disposal transaction. FAS 144 also requires prior period results of operations for these properties to be restated and presented in discontinued operations in prior consolidated statements of operations.


Net Income Per Share


Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is calculated by dividing net income plus interest expense related to the Convertible Subordinated Debentures (Debentures) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the weighted-average number of net shares that would be issued upon exercise of stock options pursuant to the treasury stock method, plus the number of shares resulting from the possible conversion of the Debentures during the period.  Interest expense of $599,600 and common shares totaling 1,413,319 related to potential conversion of the Debentures are excluded from the calculation for 2007 due to their antidilutive effect.  Options to purchase shares in the amount of 98,922, 49,791 and 66,128 are included in the diluted weighted average shares outstanding for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.


Stock Option Plan


The Company accounts for stock options in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS No. 123).  The Company has selected the prospective method of adoption under the provisions of SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation, Transition and Disclosure”.  SFAS 123R requires that compensation cost for all stock awards be calculated and amortized over the service period (generally equal to the vesting period).  This compensation cost is determined using option pricing models, intended to estimate the fair value of the awards at the grant date.  Compensation costs of $104,552, $126,325, and $90,982 has been recognized in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  Included in Note No. 13 to these consolidated financial statements are the assumptions and methodology.


Income Tax


The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code.  The Company will not be taxed on the portion of its income which is distributed to shareholders, provided it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income, has at least 75% of its assets in real estate investments and meets



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certain other requirements for qualification as a REIT.  The Company is subject to franchise taxes in some of the states in which the Company owns property.


Comprehensive Income


Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and other comprehensive income (loss).  Other comprehensive income (loss) includes items that are otherwise recorded directly in equity, such as unrealized gains or losses on securities available for sale.


Reclassifications


Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for the prior years have been reclassified to conform to the financial statement presentation for the current year.


New Accounting Pronouncements


In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48).  FIN 48 prescribes how the Company should recognize, measure and present in our financial statements uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. Pursuant to FIN 48, the Company can recognize a tax benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that a particular tax position will be sustained upon examination or audit. To the extent the “more likely than not” standard has been satisfied, the benefit associated with a tax position is measured as the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement.

We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in multiple state and local jurisdictions but, as a REIT, we generally do not pay tax on our net income distributed as dividends to our shareholders. Our taxable subsidiary does not join in the Company’s REIT tax filings and as such is itself subject to federal income tax. The Company will adopt FIN 48 effective October 1, 2007 and has concluded that the effect is not material to our consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the Company did not record a cumulative effect adjustment related to the adoption of FIN 48.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”).  SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  This Statement applies to other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. Accordingly, this Statement does not require any new fair value measurements.  SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  The Company plans to adopt SFAS 157 beginning October 1, 2008.  The Company is currently assessing what impact, if any, the adoption of SFAS 157 will have on our financial position and results of operations.


In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Statement No. 159 “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value.  Furthermore, SFAS 159 establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities.  SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  The Company plans to adopt SFAS 159 beginning October 1, 2008.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 159 on our consolidated financial statements.



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NOTE 2 – MERGER WITH MONMOUTH CAPITAL CORPORATION


On July 31, 2007, the Company merged with Monmouth Capital, a REIT, which had a controlling equity interest in fourteen industrial properties.  Monmouth Capital became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.  Management believes the merger will provide a number of strategic and financial benefits.  The following are the industrial properties held by Monmouth Capital:

Location

   Sq  Feet

Ownership

Tenant

Carlstadt, NJ

      59,400

51%

Macy’s East, Inc.

White Bear Lake, MN

      59,425

100%

Federal Express Corp

Cheektowaga, NY

      84,923

100%

Federal Express Corp

Wheeling, IL

123,000

63.336%

FedEx Ground

Richmond, VA

60,000

100%

Carrier Sales & Dist

Quakertown, PA

37,660

100%

MagiKitch’n, Inc.

Montgomery, IL

171,200

100%

Home Depot USA, Inc.

Tampa, FL

68,385

100%

Kellogg Sales Company

Lakeland, FL

31,096

100%

Federal Express Corp

Augusta, GA

30,332

100%

Federal Express Corp

El Paso, TX

91,854

65%

FedEx Ground

Chattanooga, TN

67,775

100%

Federal Express Corp

Bedford Heights, OH

84,600

100%

Federal Express Corp

Kansas City, MO

65,067

100%

Kellogg Sales Company

 

1,034,717

  


These properties were subject to various mortgages as further detailed in Note No. 11.

As a result of the merger, pursuant to the terms of an Indenture, dated as of October 23, 2003, between Monmouth Capital and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee (Trustee), Monmouth Capital’s outstanding 8% Convertible Subordinated Debentures Due 2013 became convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at an adjusted conversion price of $9.16 per share and, pursuant to the terms of an Indenture, dated as of March 30, 2005, between Monmouth Capital and the Trustee, Monmouth Capital’s outstanding 8% Convertible Subordinated Debentures Due 2015 became convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an adjusted conversion price of $11.45 per share.  

Monmouth Capital shareholders received 0.655 shares of the Company’s common stock for each share of Monmouth Capital common stock the shareholders owned.  Total cost of the merger approximated $33,970,000, comprised of (i)  the issuance of 3,727,706 shares of the Company’s common stock  (valued at approximately $32,395,000 based upon the average of the Company’s common stock’s closing price for two days before, the day of, and two days after the merger announcement date of March 26, 2007) (ii) the original cost of the common shares of Monmouth Capital held by the Company as of July 31, 2007 of $209,220 (iii) the intrinsic value of the Monmouth Capital outstanding stock options of approximately $151,000 (iv) the direct costs of the merger of approximately $1,215,000.  



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Management has allocated this aggregate purchase price to the tangible and intangible net assets, as follows:

Real estate investments

 

$80,603,220

Intangible assets

 

8,955,304

Securities available for sale

 

3,522,668

Cash

 

1,204,754

Notes receivable

 

544,467

Other assets

 

29,069

Mortgages

 

(40,355,224)

Convertible subordinated debentures

 

(14,990,000)

Notes payable

 

(1,707,475)

Accrued and other liabilities

 

(835,477)

Minority interest

 

(3,001,255)

Total allocated Purchase Price to net  assets acquired

 

$33,970,051


As described more fully in Note No. 7, intangible assets consist of the estimated value of Monmouth Capital’s existing tenants’ leases in-place.  


The preliminary purchase price allocation was based on independent appraisals and management estimates as of September 30, 2007 and may be adjusted up to one year following the closing of the transaction. The purchase price allocation has not been finalized as management is still in the process of valuing real property investments and related intangibles. Management expects to finalize the purchase price allocation on or before March 31, 2008. Management does not expect any significant re-allocations between the preliminary purchase price allocation and the final purchase price allocation.

The results of operations of the real estate acquired from Monmouth Capital have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since the merger date of July 31, 2007.  The unaudited pro forma data presented in Note No. 22 to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements assumes that the merger occurred as of the beginning of the respective periods and includes pro forma adjustments to (i) increase depreciation expense to reflect our book basis for the buildings acquired, (ii) increase amortization expense to reflect the intangible assets acquired in the merger and (iii) increase in interest expenses to reflect the additional interest related to mortgages and debentures.   The unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had the merger been consummated at the beginning of the periods presented.



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NOTE 3 – REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


The  following  is  a  summary  of  the  cost  and  accumulated  depreciation  of  the  Company's  land,  buildings, improvements and equipment at September 30, 2007 and 2006:


September 30, 2007

   

Buildings

  
 

Property

  

Improvements &

 

Accumulated

 

Type

Land

 

Equipment

 

Depreciation

ALABAMA:

      

Huntsville

Industrial

       $742,500

 

            $ 2,452,519

 

$157,203

ARIZONA:

      

Tolleson

Industrial

    1,320,000

 

           13,329,000

 

1,537,894

COLORADO:

      

Colorado Springs

Industrial

1,270,000

 

3,821,000

 

146,953

Denver

Industrial

    1,150,000

 

             3,890,300

 

249,368

CONNECTICUT:

      

Newington

Industrial

       410,000

 

             2,966,486

 

494,948

FLORIDA:

      

Ft. Myers

Industrial

    1,910,000

 

             2,533,575

 

296,761

Jacksonville

Industrial

    1,165,000

 

4,785,266

 

1,034,444

Lakeland

Industrial

261,000

 

1,621,163

 

20,784

Punta Gorda

Industrial

660,000

 

2,990,000

 

38,333

Tampa (FDX Ground)

Industrial

    5,000,000

 

           12,660,003

 

1,136,488

Tampa (FDX)

Industrial

2,830,000

 

4,274,531

 

164,400

Tampa (Keebler)

Industrial

1,969,500

 

3,887,294

 

49,622

GEORGIA:

      

Augusta (FDX Ground)

Industrial

       613,000

 

3,026,409

 

193,957

Augusta (FDX)

Industrial

380,000

 

1,400,943

 

17,961

Griffin

Industrial

760,000

 

13,692,115

 

526,739

ILLINOIS:

      

Burr Ridge

Industrial

       270,000

 

1,259,794

 

309,408

Elgin

Industrial

    1,280,000

 

             5,529,488

 

779,768

Granite City

Industrial

       340,000

 

           12,046,675

 

1,699,210

Montgomery

Industrial

2,110,000

 

9,529,000

 

122,168

Schaumburg

Industrial

    1,039,800

 

3,866,158

 

1,007,847

Wheeling (2)

Industrial

4,720,000

 

10,544,247

 

134,269

IOWA:

      

Urbandale

Industrial

       310,000

 

1,854,515

 

616,749

KANSAS:

      

Edwardsville

Industrial

    1,185,000

 

             5,815,148

 

670,935

MASSACHUSETTS:

      

Franklin

Industrial

       566,000

 

             4,163,000

 

1,440,052

MARYLAND:

      

Beltsville

Industrial

    3,200,000

 

             5,958,773

 

993,091

MICHIGAN:

      

Orion

Industrial

3,630,000

 

11,581,000

 

148,468

Romulus

Industrial

       531,000

 

             3,665,961

 

894,832

MINNESOTA:

      

White Bear Lake

Industrial

1,470,000

 

3,566,000

 

45,718




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September 30, 2007 (cont’d)

   

Buildings

  
 

Property

  

Improvements &

 

Accumulated

 

Type

Land

 

Equipment

 

Depreciation

MISSOURI:

      

Kansas City

Industrial

660,000

 

4,049,832

 

51,921

Liberty

Industrial

       723,000

 

             6,519,412

 

1,590,294

O' Fallon

Industrial

       264,000

 

3,569,775

 

1,084,627

St. Joseph

Industrial

       800,000

 

           11,753,964

 

1,958,894

MISSISSIPPI:

      

Jackson

Industrial

       218,000

 

             1,357,269

 

595,545

Richland

Industrial

       211,000

 

             1,267,000

 

420,148

NORTH CAROLINA:

      

Fayetteville

Industrial

       172,000

 

             4,491,993

 

1,208,695

Greensboro

Industrial

       327,100

 

             1,868,700

 

862,043

Monroe

Industrial

       500,000

 

             4,981,022

 

702,422

Winston-Salem

Industrial

       980,000

 

5,670,918

 

798,205

NEBRASKA:

      

Omaha

Industrial

    1,170,000

 

             4,425,500

 

964,482

NEW JERSEY:

      

Carlstadt (2)

Industrial

2,168,877

 

1,821,123

 

23,348

Freehold Corporate Office

Equipment

-0-

 

                  50,469

 

38,285

Ramsey

Industrial

         52,639

 

             1,361,358

 

920,426

Somerset (1)

Shopping Center

         55,182

 

1,208,489

 

1,123,274

NEW YORK:

      

Cheektowaga

Industrial

1,278,656

 

5,098,343

 

65,365

Orangeburg

Industrial

       694,720

 

2,999,606

 

1,410,724

OHIO:

      

Bedford Heights

Industrial

990,000

 

4,893,912

 

62,742

Richfield

Industrial

1,000,000

 

7,197,945

 

276,841

Union Township

Industrial

       695,000

 

4,366,253

 

734,515

PENNSYLVANIA:

      

Monaca

Industrial

       330,772

 

2,218,894

 

1,708,578

Quakertown

Industrial

1,069,500

 

1,905,500

 

24,423

SOUTH CAROLINA:

      

Hanahan (FDX)

Industrial

       930,000

 

             3,426,362

 

219,631

Hanahan (Norton)

Industrial

    1,129,000

 

11,843,474

 

758,439

TENNESSEE:

      

Chattanooga

Industrial

300,000

 

4,464,711

 

57,240

Shelby County

Vacant Land

11,065

 

-0-

 

-0-

TEXAS:

      

El Paso (2)

Industrial

2,088,242

 

4,514,427

 

57,877

VIRGINIA:

      

Charlottesville

Industrial

    1,170,000

 

             2,845,000

 

620,058

Richmond (FDX)

Industrial

    1,160,000

 

6,436,570

 

1,072,835

Richmond (Carrier)

Industrial

470,000

 

3,715,000

 

47,628

Roanoke

Industrial

1,853,000

 

4,575,908

 

58,663

WISCONSIN:

      

Cudahy

Industrial

       980,000

 

8,355,417

 

865,725

       

Total as of September 30, 2007

 

$65,544,553

 

$289,964,509

 

$35,312,263



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September 30, 2006

   

Buildings

  
 

Property

  

Improvements &

 

Accumulated

 

Type

Land

 

Equipment

 

Depreciation

ALABAMA:

      

Huntsville

Industrial

       $742,500

 

            $ 2,452,519

 

$94,323

ARIZONA:

      

Tolleson

Industrial

    1,320,000

 

           13,329,000

 

1,196,144

COLORADO:

      

Colorado Springs

Industrial

1,270,000

 

3,821,000

 

48,985

Denver

Industrial

    1,150,000

 

             3,890,300

 

149,620

CONNECTICUT

      

Newington

Industrial

       410,000

 

             2,966,486

 

418,662

FLORIDA:

      

Ft. Myers

Industrial

    1,910,000

 

             2,533,575

 

229,243

Jacksonville

Industrial

    1,165,000

 

4,691,281

 

909,706

Tampa (FDX Ground)

Industrial

    5,000,000

 

           12,660,003

 

811,950

Tampa (FDX)

Industrial

2,830,000

 

4,274,531

 

54,799

GEORGIA:

      

Augusta

Industrial

       613,000

 

3,026,409

 

116,363

Griffin

Industrial

760,000

 

13,692,075

 

175,539

ILLINOIS

      

Burr Ridge

Industrial

       270,000

 

             1,253,679

 

273,159

Elgin

Industrial

    1,280,000

 

             5,529,488

 

637,996

Granite City

Industrial

       340,000

 

           12,046,675

 

1,390,138

Schaumburg

Industrial

    1,039,800

 

3,717,512

 

903,345

IOWA:

      

Urbandale

Industrial

       310,000

 

             1,768,565

 

565,280

KANSAS:

      

Edwardsville

Industrial

    1,185,000

 

             5,815,148

 

521,835

MASSACHUSETTS:

      

Franklin

Industrial

       566,000

 

             4,163,000

 

1,332,196

MARYLAND:

      

Beltsville

Industrial

    3,200,000

 

             5,958,773

 

840,309

MICHIGAN:

      

Romulus

Industrial

       531,000

 

             3,665,961

 

800,836

MISSOURI:

      

Liberty

Industrial

       723,000

 

             6,519,412

 

1,421,604

O' Fallon

Industrial

       264,000

 

3,358,716

 

978,271

St. Joseph

Industrial

       800,000

 

           11,753,964

 

1,657,526

MISSISSIPPI:

      

Jackson

Industrial

       218,000

 

             1,357,269

 

547,413

Richland

Industrial

       211,000

 

             1,267,000

 

387,656

NORTH CAROLINA:

      

Fayetteville

Industrial

       172,000

 

             4,491,993

 

1,092,367

Greensboro

Industrial

       327,100

 

             1,868,700

 

800,159

Monroe

Industrial

       500,000

 

             4,981,022

 

574,712

Winston-Salem

Industrial

       980,000

 

5,670,918

 

649,522

NEBRASKA:

      

Omaha

Industrial

    1,170,000

 

             4,425,500

 

851,020



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September 30, 2006 (cont’d)

   

Buildings

  
 

Property

  

Improvements &

 

Accumulated

 

Type

Land

 

Equipment

 

Depreciation

       

NEW JERSEY:

      

Freehold Corporate Office

Equipment

-0-

 

                  50,469

 

28,193

Ramsey

Industrial

         52,639

 

             1,361,358

 

876,518

Somerset (1)

Shopping Center

         55,182

 

1,208,489

 

1,073,540

South Brunswick

Industrial

    1,128,000

 

             4,386,885

 

1,919,674

NEW YORK:

      

Orangeburg

Industrial

       694,720

 

             2,985,695

 

1,314,288

OHIO:

      

Richfield

Industrial

1,000,000

 

7,197,945

 

92,278

Union Township

Industrial

       695,000

 

             4,362,803

 

622,479

PENNSYLVANIA:

      

Monaca

Industrial

       330,772

 

2,218,894

 

1,624,002

SOUTH CAROLINA:

      

Hanahan (FDX)

Industrial

       930,000

 

             3,426,362

 

131,780

Hanahan (Norton)

Industrial

    1,129,000

 

           11,831,321

 

455,030

VIRGINIA:

      

Charlottesville

Industrial

    1,170,000

 

             2,845,000

 

547,110

Richmond

Industrial

    1,160,000

 

             6,416,305

 

907,399

WISCONSIN:

      

Cudahy

Industrial

       980,000

 

             5,139,321

 

730,269

       

Total as of September 30, 2006

 

$40,582,713

 

$210,381,321

 

$30,753,238


(1)

This represents the Company's 2/3 undivided interest in the property.

(2)

The Company owns a majority interest in the entities which own these properties.



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NOTE 4 – ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS


Fiscal 2007


Acquisitions


On December 8, 2006, the Company purchased an 83,000 square foot industrial building in Roanoke, Virginia.  The building is 100% net-leased to DHL through December 7, 2016 with a lease guaranteed by Airborne Freight Corporation.  The purchase price including closing costs was approximately $7,171,000.  The Company initially used proceeds from the December 2006 preferred stock offering to finance the acquisition.  On April 11, 2007, the Company obtained a $4,725,000 mortgage (see Note No. 11).  Management estimated that the value allocated to the lease in place at purchase was approximately $742,000.  


On July 31, 2007, the Company merged with Monmouth Capital Corporation. See information on properties held by Monmouth Capital in Note No. 2.


On August 3, 2007, the Company purchased a 193,371 square foot industrial building in Orion, Michigan.  The building is 100% net-leased for ten years to FedEx Ground Package Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of FDX.  The purchase price including closing costs was approximately $17,260,000.  The Company paid $100,000 in cash, obtained a mortgage of $12,200,000 and obtained the balance from its margin loan.  The mortgage is payable at a fixed rate of 6.57% and matures on August 31, 2017.  Management estimated that the value allocated to the lease in-place at purchase was approximately $2,049,000.  


On September 13, 2007, the Company purchased a 34,624 square foot industrial building in Punta Gorda, Florida.  The building is 100% net-leased for ten years to FDX.  The purchase price including closing costs was approximately $4,130,000.  The Company paid $50,000 in cash, obtained a mortgage of $2,840,000 and obtained the balance from its line of credit with North Fork Bank.  The mortgage is payable at a fixed rate of 6.29% and matures on October 1, 2017.  Management estimated that the value allocated to the lease in-place at purchase was approximately $480,000.  


Dispositions


On August 3, 2007, the Company sold a 144,520 square foot industrial building in South Brunswick for $8,501,500.  The property was vacant at the time of the sale and was formerly leased through November 30, 2006 at an annual rent of approximately $5.25 per square foot or $759,000.  The Company recognized a gain on the sale of $4,634,564.  The operating results and gain on sale are presented as discontinued operations.  In connection with the sale, the Company loaned the buyer $190,000 in exchange for a promissory note.  The promissory note, which was at an interest rate of 7.0%, was originally due August 30, 2007.  The maturity date was extended to April 30, 2008 and the interest rate was increased to 8% as of November 1, 2007.  Subsequent to year end, the buyer paid all interest due through October 31, 2007 and agreed to a $5,000 principal payment per month plus interest until the due date, when the remaining $160,000 plus interest will be due.  Interest accrued related to this note was $2,217 as of September 30, 2007.  


Expansions


The Company is currently expanding the industrial building in Beltsville, Maryland.  Total construction costs are expected to be $4,300,000.  The building will be expanded from 109,735 square feet to 144,523 square feet.   Construction of the expansion is expected to be completed in the third fiscal quarter of 2008.  The Company has capitalized $418,973 as construction in progress related to this expansion as of September 30, 2007.  Upon completion, the lease will be extended and the annual rent will increase.


The Company expanded the industrial building in Cudahy, Wisconsin during 2007.  The building was expanded from 114,123 square feet to 139,564 square feet with total construction cost of approximately $3,216,000.  



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The annual rent increased from $572,123 ($5.01 psf) to $886,122 ($6.35 psf) upon the completion of the expansion in July 2007 and the lease was extended through 2017.


Monmouth Capital expanded the industrial building in Wheeling, Illinois which was acquired in the merger.   The building was expanded from 107,160 square feet to 123,000 square feet at an estimated construction cost of approximately $1,358,000.  The annual rent increased from $1,019,052 ($9.51 psf) to $1,218,600 ($9.90 psf) upon the completion of the expansion in July 2007, and the lease was extended through 2017.  The Company is also currently expanding the parking lot at the building for total anticipated costs of approximately $1,988,000.  As of September 30, 2007, construction in progress related to the parking lot was $231,260.  The parking lot expansion is expected to be completed in November 2007 at which time the annual rent will increase from $1,218,600 ($9.90 psf) to $1,385,532 ($11.26 psf).  


Fiscal 2006


Acquisitions


On December 13, 2005, the Company purchased a 79,485 square foot industrial building in Richfield, Ohio.  The building is 100% net-leased for eleven years to FedEx Ground Package Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Federal Express Corporation (FDX).  The purchase price including closing costs was approximately $8,600,000.  The Company paid $50,000 in cash, obtained a mortgage of $5,900,000 and obtained the balance from its margin loan.  The mortgage is payable at a fixed rate of 5.22% and matures on January 5, 2018.  Management estimated that the value allocated to the lease in-place at purchase was approximately $440,000.  


On December 21, 2005, the Company purchased a 53,202 square foot industrial building in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  The building is 100% net-leased for ten years to FedEx Ground Package Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of FDX.  The purchase price including closing costs was approximately $5,500,000.  The Company paid $50,000 in cash, obtained a mortgage of $3,600,000 and obtained the balance from its margin loan.  The mortgage is payable at a fixed rate of 5.41% and matures on January 1, 2021.  Management estimated that the value allocated to the lease in-place at purchase was approximately $440,000.  


On December 29, 2005, the Company purchased a 95,662 square foot industrial building in Tampa, Florida.  The building is 100% net-leased to FDX in year eight of a lease which expires in 2017.  The purchase price including closing costs was approximately $7,600,000.  The Company paid $100,000 in cash and obtained the balance from its line of credit with PNC Bank.  Management estimated that the value allocated to the lease in-place at purchase was approximately $530,000.    


On July 7, 2006, the Company purchased a 215,720 square foot industrial building in Griffin, Georgia.   The building is 100% net-leased to Caterpillar Logistics Services under a lease which expires November 30, 2012.  The lease is guaranteed by Caterpillar, Inc.  The purchase price including closing costs was approximately $15,100,000.  The Company paid approximately $100,000 in cash and drew an acquisition advance of $2,900,000 on the new line of credit with

North Fork Bank and obtained a mortgage of $10,000,000.  The mortgage is payable at a fixed rate of 6.37% and matures on October 1, 2016.  Management estimated that the value allocated to the lease in-place at purchase was approximately $685,000.    


Dispositions


On March 10, 2006, the Company sold a 44,136 square foot industrial building in Wichita, Kansas for $1,400,000.  The property was vacant at the time of the sale and was formerly leased through May 31, 2005 at an annual rent of approximately $247,000.  The Company recognized a loss on the sale of $28,385.  The operating results and loss on sale are presented as discontinued operations.



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NOTE 5 – LOANS RECEIVABLE AND OTHER ASSETS


The Company assumed loans receivable in the merger with Monmouth Capital.  The following is a summary of the loans held as of September 30, 2007:


    
 

Rate

Date

9/30/07

 

9/30/06

      

Financed Manufactured Homes

10%-15%

Various

$543,820

 

$-0-

Allowance for Losses

  

(9,541)

 

(-0-)

      

Loans Receivable, net

  

$534,279

 

$-0-


From 1994 through March 2001, Monmouth Capital sold and financed manufactured home units.  Inventory related to repossessions totaled $21,805 as of September 30, 2007 and are recorded at lower of cost or market.  At September 30, 2007 loans receivable consists of 32 loans. These loans range from approximately $1,000 to approximately $60,000.  Loans receivable for financed manufactured homes are secured by the property financed. Generally, the terms of the loans do not exceed 20 years.


Other Assets consists of the following as of September 30, 2007 and 2006:


  

9/30/07

 

9/30/06

     

Deposits and pre-acquisition costs

 

$173,275

 

$595,408

Construction in progress

 

650,233

 

359,636

Unrealized gain on open futures contracts

 

102,657

 

-0-

Inventory

 

21,805

 

-0-

Total

 

$947,970

 

$955,044


NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT IN HOLLISTER ’97, LLC


The Company owned a 25% investment in Hollister ‘97, LLC (the LLC) and accounted for the investment under the equity method.  Under the equity method, the initial investment was recorded at cost.  The carrying amount of the investment was increased or decreased to reflect the Company’s share of income or loss and was also reduced to reflect any dividends received.  An unrelated New Jersey limited partnership owned the remaining 75%.  On June 27, 2005, Hollister ’97, LLC (Hollister) sold Hollister Corporate Park for a selling price of approximately $13,800,000.  Simultaneous with the sale, the Company withdrew from Hollister.  Upon withdrawal, the Company received $2,169,578, resulting in a gain of $1,269,179.



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NOTE 7 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS


Intangible assets consist of the estimated value of the leases in-place or above market at acquisition for the following properties and are amortized over the term of the lease:


  

9/30/07

 

9/30/06

     

Denver, CO

 

$90,000

 

$90,000

Hanahan, SC (Norton)

 

400,000

 

400,000

Hanahan, SC (FDX)

 

1,524,000

 

1,524,000

Augusta, GA

 

210,000

 

210,000

Huntsville, AL

 

400,000

 

400,000

Richfield, OH

 

440,000

 

440,000

Colorado Springs, CO

 

440,000

 

440,000

Tampa, FL (FDX)

 

530,000

 

530,000

Griffin, GA

 

684,525

 

684,525

Roanoke, VA

 

741,760

 

-0-

White Bear Lake, MN

 

464,000

 

-0-

Cheektowaga, NY

 

1,003,000

 

-0-

Wheeling, IL

 

3,918,000

 

-0-

Richmond, VA (Carrier)

 

515,000

 

-0-

Quakertown, PA

 

665,000

 

-0-

Montgomery, IL

 

261,000

 

-0-

Tampa, FL (Kelloggs)

 

20,000

 

-0-

Lakeland, FL

 

136,727

 

-0-

El Paso, TX

 

1,423,449

 

-0-

Chattanooga, TN

 

26,651

 

-0-

Bedford Heights, OH

 

328,836

 

-0-

Kansas City, MO

 

193,641

 

-0-

Orion, MI

 

2,049,000

 

-0-

Punta Gorda, FL

 

480,000

 

-0-

Total

 

16,944,589

 

4,718,525

Accumulated Amortization

 

(1,302,922)

 

(567,239)

Net

 

$15,641,667

 

$4,151,286


Amortization expense related to these intangible assets was $735,683, $369,809, and $197,430 for the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  The Company estimates that aggregate amortization expense will be approximately $2,000,000 for each of the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.  


NOTE 8 – SIGNIFICANT CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK


The Company has approximately 5,876,000 square feet of property, of which approximately 2,462,000 square feet, or 42%, is leased to FDX and subsidiaries (16% to FDX and 26% to FDX subsidiaries) and approximately 364,000 square feet, or 6%, is leased to Keebler Company (a subsidiary of the Kellogg Company).   Rental and reimbursement revenue from FDX and subsidiaries totaled approximately $14,286,000, $12,383,000 and $10,407,000 for the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  Rental and reimbursement revenue from Keebler/Kellogg totaled approximately $1,891,000, $1,613,000 and $1,631,000 for the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  During 2007, 2006 and 2005, rental income and occupancy charges from properties leased to these companies approximated 55%, 55% and 51% of total rental and reimbursement revenue, respectively.



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Information on these tenants is provided below.   The information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but neither its accuracy nor its completeness is guaranteed.



Tenant

 

S&P Credit Rating at

September 30, 2007

 

Federal Express Corporation (FDX)

 


BBB/Positive/NR

 
    

Kellogg Company (K)

 

BBB+/Positive/A-2


 

NOTE 9 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS


Discontinued operations include the operations of a vacant property in Wichita, Kansas and a vacant property in S. Brunswick, New Jersey which were sold in March 2006 and August 2007, respectively.  The following table summarizes the components of discontinued operations:


 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

      

Rental and reimbursement revenue

$156,034

 

$949,810

 

$1,128,849

Real Estate Taxes

161,060

 

209,606

 

212,476

Operating Expenses

111,471

 

73,582

 

58,325

Depreciation

79,218

 

168,642

 

199,019

Income (Loss) from Operations of Disposed Property

(195,715)

 

497,980

 

659,029

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investment Property

4,634,564

 

(28,385)

 

-0-

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

$4,438,849

 

$469,595

 

$659,029


Cash flows from discontinued operations for the year ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005 are combined with the cash flows from operations within each of the three categories presented.  Cash flows from discontinued operations are as follows:


  

2007

 

2006

 

2005

       

Cash flows from Operations

 

(4,749,234)

 

726,979

 

809,623

Cash flows from Investing Activities

 

8,150,000

 

1,320,854

 

(1,451)

Cash flows from Financing Activities

 

3,401,323

 

(877,482)

 

(1,045,918)

       

The absence of cash flows from discontinued operations is not expected to materially affect future liquidity and capital resources.



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NOTE 10 – SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE


Dividend income for the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005 totaled $1,292,636, $913,721 and $1,382,791, respectively.  Interest income for the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005 totaled $174,808, $114,430 and $142,534, respectively.  


The Company received proceeds of $4,225,963, $3,999,595 and $11,890,778, on sales or redemptions of securities available for sale during 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  The Company recorded the following Gain on Securities Transactions, net:


 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

      

Gross realized gains

$471,707

 

$73,480

 

$1,525,711

Gross realized losses

(45,561)

 

    (50,844)

 

(11,188)

Net gain (loss) on closed futures

     contracts


(272,080)

 


188,534

 


(89,289)

Unrealized gain (loss) on open futures

    contracts


102,657

 


(87,187)

 


116,718

Impairment loss

(100,000)

 

(73,000)

 

-0-

Total

$156,723

 

$50,983

 

$1,541,952


During 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company invested in futures contracts of ten-year treasury notes with a notional amount of $9,000,000 with the objective of reducing the exposure of the preferred equity and debt securities portfolio to interest rate fluctuations and the risk of rolling over the fixed rate debt at higher rates.  Changes in the market value of these derivatives have been recorded in gain on securities available for sale transactions, net with corresponding amounts recorded in other assets or other liabilities on the balance sheet.  The fair value of the derivatives at September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was a gain (loss) of $102,657, ($87,187), and $116,718, respectively, and is included in gain on securities transactions, net.  


During 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company recorded a gain (loss) of ($272,080), $188,534 and ($89,289), respectively, on settled futures contracts.  During 2007 and 2006, the Company recognized a loss of $100,000 and $73,000, respectively, due to writing down the carrying value of securities available for sale, which were considered other than temporarily impaired.    


The Company’s securities available for sale consist primarily of debt securities and common and preferred stock of other REITs.  The Company does not own more than 10% of the outstanding shares of any of these securities, nor does it have controlling financial interest.



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The following is a listing of investments in debt and equity securities at September 30, 2007:


    

Interest

Rate/

 

Number

of

   

Estimated

Market

Description

 

Series

 

Dividend

 

Shares

 

Cost

 

Value

           

Equity Securities - Preferred Stock:

          

American Land Lease, Inc.

 

P

 

7.75%

 

5,000

 

$109,228

 

$111,250

Apartment Management and Investment Co.

 

T

 

8.00%

 

          13,000

 

 325,000

 

321,750

Brandywine Realty Trust

 

D

 

7.375%

 

8,000

 

196,400

 

188,800

Corporate Office Properties Trust

 

H

 

7.50%

 

14,000

 

346,400

 

329,000

Developers Diversified Realty Corporation

 

H

 

7.375%

 

17,000

 

425,000

 

408,850

Equity Inns, Inc.

 

B

 

8.75%

 

31,000

 

758,750

 

534,750

FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated

 

A

 

 $ 1.95

 

          11,000

 

 250,812

 

258,060

FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated

 

C

 

8.00%

 

5,000

 

125,136

 

118,800

Health Care REIT, Inc.

 

D

 

7.875%

 

8,500

 

213,110

 

213,690

Hospitality Properties Trust

 

B

 

8.875%

 

1,000

 

25,356

 

25,070

HRPT Properties Trust

 

B

 

8.75%

 

12,000

 

302,733

 

303,840

Innkeepers USA

 

P

 

8.00%

 

29,000

 

580,000

 

464,000

iStar Financial, Inc.

 

E

 

7.875%

 

          16,000

 

 400,000

 

370,240

LaSalle Hotel Properties

 

D

 

7.50%

 

6,500

 

162,504

 

147,745

Lexington Corporate Properties Trust

 

B

 

8.04%

 

14,700

 

367,500

 

362,502

LTC Properties, Inc.

 

F

 

8.00%

 

14,000

 

349,750

 

339,640

Maguire Properties, Inc.

 

A

 

7.625%

 

29,600

 

656,290

 

636,696

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

 

D

 

8.375%

 

9,500

 

237,500

 

235,220

Post Properties, Inc.

 

B

 

7.625%

 

            6,000

 

148,028

 

146,460

PS Business Parks

 

H

 

7.00%

 

6,000

 

150,000

 

135,000

PS Business Parks

 

M

 

7.20%

 

18,000

 

432,540

 

418,680

ProLogis

 

G

 

6.75%

 

            4,000

 

100,000

 

92,560

Saul Centers, Inc.

 

A

 

8.00%

 

18,000

 

450,000

 

444,960

SL Green Realty Corporation

 

C

 

7.625%

 

24,000

 

596,600

 

586,800

Supertel Hospitality, Inc.

 

A

 

8.00%

 

17,000

 

170,004

 

229,330

Total Equity Securities - Preferred Stock

       

7,878,641

 

7,423,693


Equity Securities - Common Stock

          

American Land Lease, Inc.

     

2,000

 

$51,857

 

$44,860

Cogdell Spencer, Inc.

     

5,000

 

109,356

 

92,500

DCT Industrial, Inc.

     

1,000

 

12,250

 

10,470

Health Care Property Investors

     

          23,000

 

527,738

 

762,910

iStar Financial, Inc.

     

12,500

 

444,897

 

424,875

Mission West Properties, Inc.

     

          60,100

 

622,321

 

730,215

Sun Communities, Inc.

     

110,000

 

3,588,074

 

3,308,801

Thornburg Mortgage, Inc.

     

15,500

 

199,936

 

199,175

UMH Properties, Inc. *

     

30,000

 

414,000

 

417,600

Total Equity Securities - Common Stock

       

5,970,429

 

5,991,406

           

Debt Securities:

          

Government National Mortgage Association       (GNMA)

   

6.5%

 

        500,000

 

21,880

 

21,893

Total Debt Securities

       

21,880

 

21,893

           

Total Securities Available for Sale

      

$

13,870,950

$

13,436,992


* Investment is an affiliate.  See Note No. 15 for further discussion.



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The following is a listing of investments in debt and equity securities at September 30, 2006:


    

Interest

Rate/

 

Number

of

   

Estimated

Market

Description

 

Series

 

Dividend

 

Shares

 

Cost

 

Value

           

Equity Securities - Preferred Stock:

          

Apartment Management and Investment Co.

 

T

 

8.00%

 

          13,000

 

 $325,000

 

$329,940

Corporate Office Properties Trust

 

H

 

7.50%

 

            6,000

 

 150,000

 

151,740

Crescent Real Estate

 

A

 

6.75%

 

          18,000

 

389,667

 

394,560

Developers Diversified Realty Corporation

 

H

 

7.375%

 

17,000

 

425,000

 

430,780

Developers Diversified Realty Corporation

 

F

 

8.60%

 

            2,000

 

 49,762

 

50,860

Eagle Hospitality

 

A

 

8.25%

 

            4,000

 

 100,000

 

102,640

Equity Inns, Inc.

 

B

 

8.75%

 

          26,000

 

 650,000

 

678,600

FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated

 

A

 

 $ 1.95

 

          11,000

 

 250,812

 

274,010

Glenborough Realty Trust Incorporated

 

A

 

7.75%

 

7,000

 

161,442

 

176,820

Health Care REIT, Inc.

 

D

 

7.875%

 

8,500

 

213,110

 

218,875

Hospitality Properties Trust

 

B

 

8.875%

 

1,000

 

25,356

 

25,830

HRPT Properties Trust

 

B

 

8.75%

 

12,000

 

302,733

 

310,800

iStar Financial, Inc.

 

E

 

7.875%

 

          16,000

 

 400,000

 

407,200

LaSalle Hotel Properties

 

A

 

10.25%

 

12,000

 

311,373

 

307,440

LaSalle Hotel Properties

 

D

 

7.50%

 

6,500

 

162,504

 

161,655

Lexington Corporate Properties Trust

 

B

 

8.04%

 

14,700

 

367,500

 

375,879

LTC Properties, Inc.

 

F

 

8.00%

 

            9,000

 

 225,000

 

225,630

Maguire Properties, Inc.

 

A

 

7.625%

 

2,000

 

49,170

 

49,320

The Mills Corporation

 

B

 

9.00%

 

14,000

 

363,978

 

299,600

The Mills Corporation

 

C

 

9.00%

 

8,500

 

219,746

 

179,350

The Mills Corporation

 

G

 

7.875%

 

            6,000

 

 150,000

 

116,460

New Plan Excel Realty Trust

 

E

 

7.625%

 

9,000

 

226,415

 

229,860

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

 

D

 

8.375%

 

            8,000

 

200,000

 

208,080

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust

 

A

 

11.00%

 

          10,000

 

458,810

 

553,799

Post Properties, Inc.

 

B

 

7.625%

 

            6,000

 

148,028

 

152,700

PS Business Parks

 

H

 

7.00%

 

6,000

 

150,000

 

150,000

ProLogis

 

G

 

6.75%

 

            4,000

 

100,000

 

100,000

SL Green Realty Corporation

 

C

 

7.625%

 

7,000

 

175,000

 

177,170

Supertel Hospitality, Inc.

 

A

 

8.00%

 

17,000

 

170,005

 

202,300

Total Equity Securities - Preferred Stock

       

6,920,411

 

7,041,898

         

 

 

Equity Securities - Common Stock

          

Health Care Property Investors

     

          23,000

 

$527,738

 

$714,150

Mission West Properties, Inc.

     

          60,100

 

622,321

 

685,140

Monmouth Capital Corporation  *

     

          47,442

 

189,522

 

251,416

New Plan Excel Realty Trust

     

          42,000

 

1,115,449

 

1,136,323

The Mills Corp

     

          4,000

 

66,040

 

66,840

Total Equity Securities - Common Stock

       

2,521,070

 

2,853,869

           

Debt Securities:

          

Monmouth Capital Corporation Convertible

   

8.00%

 

        500,000

 

500,000

 

500,000

    Subordinated Debentures 10/23/13 *

          

Total Debt Securities

       

500,000

 

500,000

           

Total Securities Available for Sale

      

$

9,941,481

$

10,395,767


*  Investment is an affiliate.  See Note No. 15 for further discussion.



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The Company had 26 securities that were temporarily impaired investments at September 30, 2007.  The following is a summary:


 

Less than 12 Months

12 months or longer

        
   

Unrealized

   

Unrealized

Description of Securities

Fair Value

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Losses

        

Preferred stock

$6,307,523

 

$525,231

 

$-0-

 

$-0-

Common stock

4,080,680

 

325,690

 

-0-

 

-0-

Total

$10,388,203

 

$850,921

 

$-0-

 

$-0-


The following is a summary of the range of losses:


Number of

Individual Securities


Range of Loss


Time Period

21

Less than or equal to 10%

Less than 6 months

4

Less than or equal to 20%

Less than 6 months

1

Less than or equal to 30%

Less than 6 months


The Company normally holds REIT securities long term and has the ability and intent to hold securities to recovery.  


The Company had margin loan balances of $-0- and $4,318,544 as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, which were collateralized by the securities portfolio.



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NOTE 11 - MORTGAGE NOTES, LOANS PAYABLE AND CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES


Mortgage Notes Payable:


The following is a summary of mortgage notes payable at September 30, 2007 and 2006:



Property

Fixed

Rate

Maturity

Date

 

Balance

9/30/07

 

Balance

9/30/06

       

O’Fallon, MO

8.50%

12/01/07

 

26,342

 

328,371

Jackson, MS

8.50%

08/01/08

 

75,794

 

159,961

Tampa, FL (Kellogg)

5.24%

03/01/10

 

554,592

 

-0-

White Bear Lake, MN

7.04%

01/01/12

 

2,509,913

 

-0-

Winston Salem, NC

7.10%

02/01/12

 

4,040,674

 

4,197,718

Schaumburg, IL

8.48%

07/01/12

 

1,610,533

 

1,874,764

Montgomery, IL

6.50%

11/01/12

 

5,989,225

 

-0-

Tolleson, AZ

5.80%

11/01/12

 

8,564,284

 

9,122,414

Ft. Myers, FL

6.33%

12/01/12

 

2,749,558

 

2,854,351

Liberty, MO

7.065%

03/01/13

 

2,379,784

 

2,728,152

Romulus, MI

7.56%

07/01/13

 

1,454,182

 

1,648,807

Burr Ridge, IL

8.00%

01/01/14

 

579,825

 

670,466

Omaha, NE

7.15%

01/01/14

 

2,244,456

 

2,519,566

Charlottesville, VA

6.90%

07/01/14

 

1,587,058

 

1,765,580

Tampa, FL (Kellogg)

5.71%

03/01/15

 

3,155,067

 

-0-

Union Township, OH

8.25%

03/01/15

 

1,932,648

 

2,114,238

Richmond, VA

6.12%

12/01/15

 

3,691,499

 

4,029,741

St. Joseph, MO

8.12%

03/01/16

 

6,218,693

 

6,713,956

Wheeling, IL

5.68%

03/01/16

 

6,569,530

 

-0-

Beltsville, MD

7.53%

05/01/16

 

4,217,842

 

4,555,005

Cudahy, WI

8.15%

05/01/16

 

3,029,277

 

3,263,732

Newington, CT

8.10%

05/01/16

 

1,746,781

 

1,884,158

Granite City, IL

7.11%

11/01/16

 

6,889,094

 

7,410,662

Griffin, GA

6.37%

10/01/16

 

9,744,087

 

10,000,000

Jacksonville, FL

6.92%

12/01/16

 

2,403,233

 

2,690,816

Monroe, NC

7.11%

12/01/16

 

2,956,066

 

3,177,110

El Paso, TX

5.40%

01/05/17

 

5,825,039

 

-0-

Bedford Heights, OH

5.96%

03/22/17

 

3,947,158

 

-0-

Chattanooga, TN

5.96%

05/01/17

 

3,144,244

 

-0-

Elgin, IL

6.97%

05/01/17

 

3,778,236

 

4,043,079

Hanahan, SC (Norton)

7.36%

05/01/17

 

7,872,578

 

8,034,060

Roanoke, VA

5.96%

05/30/17

 

4,650,415

 

-0-

Kansas City, MO

6.11%

07/01/17

 

3,236,079

 

-0-



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Property

Fixed

Rate

Maturity

Date

 

Balance

9/30/07

 

Balance

9/30/06

       

Edwardsville, KS

7.375%

07/01/17

 

3,791,462

 

4,047,916

Orion, MI

6.57%

08/01/17

 

12,175,332

 

-0-

Cheektowaga, NY

6.78%

10/01/17

 

2,390,355

 

-0-

Punta Gorda, FL

6.29%

10/01/17

 

2,840,000

 

-0-

Richfield, OH

5.22%

01/01/18

 

5,555,622

 

5,765,826

Tampa, FL (FDX Gr)

6.00%

03/01/19

 

11,474,697

 

11,873,569

Denver, CO

6.07%

11/01/19

 

3,151,839

 

3,323,560

Hanahan, SC (FDX Gr)

5.54%

01/21/20

 

3,056,375

 

3,224,555

Augusta, GA (FDX)

5.54%

01/27/20

 

2,223,217

 

2,345,552

Huntsville, AL

5.50%

03/01/20

 

2,212,270

 

2,332,118

Colorado Springs, CO

5.41%

01/01/21

 

3,328,278

 

3,494,236

Carlstadt, NJ

7.75%

08/15/21

 

1,962,684

 

-0-

Carlstadt, NJ

5.95%

05/17/27

 

816,121

 

-0-

       

Total Mortgage

      

Notes Payable

   

$174,352,038

 

$122,194,039


Principal on the foregoing debt is scheduled to be paid as follows:


Year Ending September 30,

2008

 

$9,994,642

 

2009

 

10,581,144

 

2010

 

11,318,723

 

2011

 

12,108,680

 

2012

 

12,812,956

 

Thereafter

 

117,535,893

    
   

$174,352,038

Loans Payable:


PNC Bank


The Company obtained a line of credit with PNC Bank in May 2003 (the old line).  The amount of the facility was $10,000,000 during the first year and $15,000,000 thereafter and matured in May 2006.  The interest rate charged on the old line was the Bank's prime rate.  The interest rate as of September 30, 2005 was 6.25%.  The amount outstanding on the old line at September 30, 2005 was $-0-.    Fees related to the old line of credit for 2006 and 2005 were $35,412 and $103,990, respectively.


North Fork Bank


The Company closed on a new $25,000,000 line of credit with North Fork Bank on June 28, 2006 (the new line).  Of the $25,000,000 line, $5,000,000 is designated for working capital purposes and $20,000,000 is to be used for property acquisitions.  If any acquisition advance is not repaid within 90 days, North Fork may elect to secure the property with a mortgage.  The interest rate on the new line is LIBOR plus 185 basis points (7.68% as of September 30, 2007).  The new line matures March 31, 2009; however, the term may be extended per the loan agreement.  Fees paid related to the new line of credit for 2006 were $53,950 and are being amortized over the term of the new line.   The balance outstanding as of September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $2,500,000 and $3,900,000, respectively.



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Margin Loans


The Company uses margin loans for purchasing securities, for temporarily funding for acquisitions, and for working capital purposes.  The interest rate charged on the margin loan is the bank’s margin rate and was 7.00% as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively and is due on demand.  At September 30, 2007 and 2006, the margin loans amounted to $-0- and $4,318,544, respectively and are collateralized by the Company’s securities portfolio.  The Company must maintain a coverage ratio of approximately 50%.


Convertible Subordinated Debentures


Debentures – due 2013:


Monmouth Capital has $4,770,000 of 8% Convertible Subordinated Debentures outstanding, due 2013 (the 2013 Debentures).  Interest is paid semi-annually in arrears on April 30 and October 31 of each year.  The 2013 Debentures are convertible into common stock of the Company at any time prior to redemption or maturity, at the conversion price of $9.16 per share (equivalent to a rate of 109.17 shares of common stock for each $1,000 principal amount), subject to adjustment under certain conditions.    


The Company may redeem the 2013 Debentures, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time on and after October 31, 2004 at the redemption prices set below.  The redemption price, expressed as a percentage of the principal amount, is as follows for the 12-month periods beginning on:


 

        

Period

 

Redemption Price

    
 

October 23, 2007

 

105%

 

October 23, 2008 and  

   Thereafter

 


100%


In each case, the Company will pay accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date fixed for redemption.    No sinking fund is provided for the 2013 Debentures.  


Debentures – due 2015:


Monmouth Capital has $10,220,000 of 8% Convertible Subordinated Debentures outstanding, due 2015 (the 2015 Debentures).  Interest is paid semi-annually in arrears on April 30 and October 31 of each year, commencing October 31, 2005.  The 2015 Debentures are convertible into common stock of the Company at any time prior to redemption or maturity, at the conversion price of $11.45 per share (equivalent to a rate of 87.336 shares of common stock for each $1,000 principal amount), subject to adjustment under certain conditions.    


The Company may redeem the 2015 Debentures, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time on and after March 30, 2006 at the redemption prices set below.  The redemption price, expressed as a percentage of the principal amount, is as follows for the 12-month periods beginning on:

 

        

Period

 

Redemption Price

 

 

 

 

 

March 30, 2008

 

110%

 

March 30, 2009

 

110%

 

March 30, 2010

 

105%

 

March 30, 2011 and Thereafter

 

100%




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In each case, the Company will pay accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date fixed for redemption.   No sinking fund is provided for the 2015 Debentures.  


NOTE 12 - OTHER LIABILITIES


Other liabilities consist of the following:


 

9/30/07

 

9/30/06

    

Deferred rent liability

$18,096

 

$100,181

Below market lease intangible liability

457,791

 

519,559

Rent paid in advance

1,270,467

 

1,342,924

Unrealized loss on open futures contracts

-0-

 

87,187

Tenant security deposits

254,137

 

152,492

Other

54,088

 

-0-

Total

$2,054,579

 

$2,202,343


NOTE 13 - STOCK OPTION PLAN


The Company’s 1997 Stock Option Plan (the 1997 Plan) expired on December 31, 2006.  On July 26, 2007, the 2007 Stock Option Plan (the 2007 Plan) was approved by the shareholders authorizing the grant to officers, directors and key employees, of options to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock.  Options may be granted any time up through December 31, 2016.  No option shall be available for exercise beyond ten years.  All options are exercisable after one year from the date of grant.  The option price shall not be below the fair market value at date of grant.  Canceled or expired options are added back to the “pool” of shares available under the Plan.


The Company accounts for stock options in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS No. 123).  The Company has selected the prospective method of adoption under the provisions of SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation, Transition and Disclosure”.  SFAS 123R requires that compensation cost for all stock awards be calculated and amortized over the service period (generally equal to the vesting period).  


No options were granted, exercised or expired during 2007.  Due to the merger with Monmouth Capital, options to purchase 214,000 shares of Monmouth Capital became exercisable in accordance with their existing terms for 140,170 shares of the Company stock at exercise prices adjusted for the stock conversion ratio.   To the extent that an option to purchase Monmouth Capital common stock was not yet vested at the effective time of the merger, the option remained subject to the same terms and conditions of vesting as in effect immediately before the merger.  


The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Sholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants in 2006 and 2005:


 

2006

2005

   

Dividend yield

7.43%

7.04%

Expected volatility

16.07%

17.78%

Risk-free interest rate

4.77%

4.31%

Expected lives (years)

8

8


  

 





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A summary of the status of the Company’s stock option plan as of September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005 is as follows:


  

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 



2007

Shares

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price



2006

Shares

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price



2005

Shares

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

       

Outstanding at beginning

      

   of year

961,000

$7.75

731,000

$7.62

609,000

$7.22

Granted

-0-

-0-

250,000

8.07

245,000

8.28

Monmouth Capital

   Converted Options


140,170


7.59


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

Exercised

(-0-)

7.13

(20,000)

7.13

(108,000)

6.86

Expired

(-0-)

-0-

(-0-)

-0-

(15,000)

7.41

Outstanding at end of year

1,101,170

7.73

961,000

7.75

731,000

7.62

       

Exercisable at end of year

1,047,460

 

711,000

 

486,000

 
       

Weighted-average fair

      

   value of  options granted

      

   during the year

 

$-0-

 

$.47

 

$.57



The following is a summary of stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2007:


Date of Grant

Number of Grants

Number of Shares

Option Price

Expiration Date

     

10/04/01

1

32,750

$5.04

10/04/09

06/21/02

11

181,000

7.13

06/21/10

01/22/03

1

65,000

 6.90

01/22/11

05/20/04

10

155,000

 7.41

05/20/12

08/03/04

1

65,000

 7.89

08/03/12

08/10/05

11

245,000

 8.28

08/10/13

09/10/05

11

53,710

8.70

09/21/13

08/02/06

1

65,000

8.15

08/10/14

09/12/06

11

185,000

8.04

09/12/14

01//22/07

11

53,710

8.05

01/22/15

  

1,101,170

  
     

As of September 30, 2007, there were options to purchase 1,500,000 shares available for grant under the 2007 Plan.



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NOTE 14 - INCOME FROM LEASES


The Company derives income primarily from operating leases on its commercial properties.  In general, these leases are written for periods up to ten years with various provisions for renewal.  These leases generally contain clauses for reimbursement (or direct payment) of real estate taxes, maintenance, insurance and certain other operating expenses of the properties.  Minimum rents due under noncancellable leases as of September 30, 2007 are approximately scheduled as follows:


Fiscal Year

Amount

2008

30,756,000

2009

28,573,000

2010

25,877,000

2011

23,154,000

2012

18,928,000

thereafter

53,373,000

Total

$180,661,000


NOTE 15 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


Eugene W. Landy received $19,000, $16,000 and $16,000 during 2007, 2006 and 2005 as Director.  The firm of Eugene W. Landy received $-0-, $-0- and $17,500 during 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, as legal fees. On January 1, 2004, Eugene W. Landy’s Employment Agreement with the Company was amended to extend for five years to December 31, 2009.  Mr. Landy’s amended Employment Agreement provides for (1) an increase in his annual base compensation from $150,000 to $175,000; (2) an increase in his severance payment from $300,000 payable $100,000 a year for three years to $500,000 payable $100,000 a year for five years; and (3) an increase from $40,000 a year to $50,000 a year of his pension benefits payable for ten years; and (4) an extension of three years of his pension payments.  The Company accrued additional compensation expense related to the pension benefits of $141,000 in 2004.  In 2007, subsequent to the merger with Monmouth Capital, The Board increased his salary to $225,000 per year.  Mr. Landy receives bonuses and customary fringe benefits, including health insurance and five weeks vacation.  Additionally, there will be bonuses voted by the board of directors.  The Employment Agreement is terminable by either party at any time subject to certain notice requirements.  


The Company has a note receivable from Mr. Landy with a balance of $984,375 at September 30, 2007 and 2006 which is included in Loans to Officers, Directors and Key Employees included under Shareholders’ Equity.  This note was signed on April 30, 2002 and is due on April 30, 2012.  The interest rate is fixed at 5% and the note is collateralized by 150,000 shares of the Company stock.  In addition, the Company had a note receivable outstanding from Mr. Landy for $180,000 which was included in Tenant and Other Receivables as of September 30, 2006 and 2005.  This note was signed on July 25, 2002 and was due and paid in full on July 25, 2007. The interest rate on this loan reset to the prime rate annually on the anniversary date and the note was not collateralized.  Interest earned on both of these notes during 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $63,653, $61,069 and $57,731, respectively.


Effective January 1, 2007, the Company and Cynthia J. Morgenstern entered into an employment agreement that will expire on December 31, 2009.  Under this employment agreement, Ms. Morgenstern is entitled to receive a base salary of $208,550 for the year ending December 31, 2007, and is entitled to increases of 7.5% for the years ending December 31, 2008 and 2009, plus bonuses, if any, in amounts determined by the Company’s board of directors or president.  Pursuant to this employment agreement, the Company’s president must request annually that the Company’s stock option committee grant Ms. Morgenstern an option to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, although the employment agreement does not require that the stock option committee grant any options.  Ms. Morgenstern’s employment agreement provides for four weeks paid vacation, the use of an automobile, reimbursement of her reasonable and necessary business expenses and that Ms. Morgenstern is entitled to participate in the Company’s employee benefit plans.  Ms. Morgenstern’s employment agreement also requires the Company to reimburse Ms. Morgenstern for the cost of a disability insurance policy such that, in the event of Ms. Morgenstern’s disability for a period of more than 90 days, Ms. Morgenstern will receive benefits equal to her then-



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current salary.  In the event of a merger, sale or change of control of the Company, which is defined in Ms. Morgenstern’s employment agreement as a change in voting control of the Company or change in control of 25% or more of the Company’s board of directors by other than its existing directors and excludes transactions between the Company and UMH, Ms. Morgenstern will have the right to terminate the employment agreement or extend the employment agreement for three years from the date of the change in control.  Ms. Morgenstern received $19,000, $16,000 and $16,000 during 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, as Director.  


Effective January 1, 2006, Monmouth Capital and Michael P. Landy entered into a three-year employment agreement, under which Mr. Michael Landy receives an annual base salary of $150,000 for 2006 with increases of 10% for 2007 and 2008, plus bonuses and customary fringe benefits.  The employee will also receive four weeks vacation.  Mr. Michael. Landy’s employment agreement also requires the Company to reimburse Mr. Michael Landy for the cost of a disability insurance policy such that, in the event of Mr. Michael Landy’s disability for a period of more than 90 days, Mr. Michael Landy will receive benefits equal to his then-current salary.  In the event of a merger, sale or change of control of the Company, which is defined in Mr. Michael Landy’s employment agreement as a change in voting control of the Company or change in control of 25% or more of the Company’s board of directors by other than its existing directors and excludes transactions between the Company and UMH, Mr. Michael Landy will have the right to terminate the employment agreement or extend the employment agreement for one year from the date of the change in control.  Approximately 33% of Mr. Michael Landy’s compensation is allocated to UMH.  Mr. Michael Landy’s received $4,000 during 2007 as Director.


Effective January 1, 2006, the Company and Maureen E. Vecere entered into a three-year employment agreement, under which Ms. Vecere receives an annual base salary of $107,500 for 2006 with increases of 10% for 2007 and 2008, plus bonuses and customary fringe benefits.  The employee will also receive four weeks vacation.  Ms. Vecere’s employment agreement also requires the Company to reimburse Ms. Vecere for the cost of a disability insurance policy such that, in the event of Ms. Vecere’s disability for a period of more than 90 days, Ms. Vecere will receive benefits equal to her then-current salary.  In the event of a merger, sale or change of control of the Company, which is defined in Ms. Vecere’s employment agreement as a change in voting control of the Company or change in control of 25% or more of the Company’s board of directors by other than its existing directors and excludes transactions between the Company and UMH Properties Inc., Ms. Vecere will have the right to terminate the employment agreement or extend the employment agreement for one year from the date of the change in control.


Daniel D. Cronheim is a Director of the Company and Executive Vice President of David Cronheim Company (Cronheim).  Daniel Cronheim received $19,000, $16,000 and $16,000 for Director’s fees in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  The David Cronheim Company received $33,273, $15,419 and $54,581 in lease commissions in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  The David Cronheim Mortgage Corporation, an affiliated company, received $47,250, $-0- and $60,200 in mortgage brokerage commissions in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.    Cronheim Management Company received $42,558 for a real estate commission on the sale of the South Brunswick, New Jersey property in 2007.


Cronheim Management Services, Inc. (CMS), a division of David Cronheim Company, received the sum of $367,976, $367,976 and $334,505 for management fees during the years ended 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.   During 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company was subject to a management contract with CMS.  For the calendar years 2007, 2006 and 2005, the management fee was fixed at $380,000, $380,000 and $350,000, respectively.  Management believes that the aforesaid fees are no more than what the Company would pay for comparable services elsewhere.


Prior to the merger with Monmouth Capital on July 31, 2007, the Company operated as part of a group of three public companies (all REITs) which included the Company, UMH Properties, Inc (UMH) and Monmouth Capital Corporation (the affiliated companies).  Some general and administrative expenses were allocated between the affiliated companies based on use or services provided.  Allocations of salaries and benefits are made based on the amount of the employees’ time dedicated to each affiliated company. On July 31, 2007, Monmouth Capital was merged into the Company.  Subsequent to July 31, 2007, shared expenses are allocated between the Company and UMH.  



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There are five Directors of the Company who are also Directors and shareholders of UMH.  The Company holds common stock of UMH in its securities portfolio.  See Note No. 10 for current holdings.  


During 2007 (pre-merger), 2006 and 2005 the Company purchased 4,539, 4,219 and 3,344 common shares of Monmouth Capital, respectively, through the Monmouth Capital Corporation Dividend Reinvestment Plan.  During 2004 the Company invested $500,000 in the Monmouth Capital Corporation Convertible Subordinated Debenture, due 2013.  Interest received on the investment in the Convertible Subordinated Debenture during 2007 (pre-merger) 2006 and 2005 was $40,000, $40,000 and $40,000, respectively.  The $500,000 Subordinated Convertible Debenture was cancelled upon the closing of the merger.


NOTE 16 - TAXES


Income Tax


The Company has elected to be taxed as a Real Estate Investment Trust under the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and the comparable New Jersey Statutes.  Under such provisions, the Company will not be taxed on that portion of its taxable income distributed currently to shareholders, provided that at least 90% of its taxable income is distributed.  As the Company has and intends to continue to distribute all of its income currently, no provision has been made for income taxes.  If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to federal income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years.  Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income.  In addition, taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through taxable REIT subsidiaries is subject to federal, state, and local income taxes.


Federal Excise Tax


The Company does not have a Federal excise tax liability for the calendar years 2007, 2006 and 2005, since it intends to or has distributed all of its annual income.


Reconciliation Between GAAP Net Income and Taxable Income


The following table reconciles net income applicable to common shares to taxable income for the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006, and 2005:


  

2007

Estimated

(unaudited

 


2006

Actual

 


2005

Actual

       

Net income applicable to common shares

$

8,947,885

$

6,165,588

$

9,046,822

Book / tax difference on gains / losses from capital transactions

 

(4,719,114)

 

551,282

 

538,649

Activities from partnership investments

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

(64,446)

Stock option expense

 

104,552

 

126,325

 

90,982

Incentive stock options exercised

 

-0-

 

(6,214)

 

(259,380)

Deferred compensation

 

(5,727)

 

(15,303)

 

(14,910)

Other book / tax differences, net

 

1,295,582

 

459,407

 

88,227

       

Taxable income before adjustments

 

5,623,178

 

7,281,085

 

9,425,944

Less capital gains

 

(154,066)

 

(419,701)

 

(3,345,473)

Estimated taxable income subject to 90% dividend requirement


$


5,469,112


$


6,861,384


$


6,080,471




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Reconciliation Between Cash Dividends Paid and Dividends Paid Deduction


The following table reconciles cash dividends paid with the dividends paid deduction for the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006, and 2005:


  

2007

 

2006

 

2005

       

Cash dividends paid

$

12,691,237

$

11,740,756

$

10,456,862

Less: Portion designated capital gains

distribution

 

(154,066)

 

(419,701)

 

(3,345,473)

Less: Return of capital

 

(6,913,993)

 

(4,302,165)

 

(133,174)


Estimated dividends paid deduction


$


5,623,178


$


7,018,890


$


6,978,215

       

NOTE 17 - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY


Common Stock


The Company implemented a dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan (the DRIP) effective December 15, 1987, as amended.  Under the terms of the DRIP and subsequent amendments, shareholders who participate may reinvest all or part of their dividends in additional shares of the Company at market price when purchased by the Company’s transfer agent on the open market.  According to the terms of the DRIP, shareholders may also purchase additional shares by making optional cash payments monthly.  


On October 2, 2006, the Company amended its DRIP.  The source of shares of common stock purchased under the Plan will now either be shares purchased by the Company on the open market or from authorized but unissued shares of the Company common stock. If the shares are purchased in the open market, the 5% discount from the market price is eliminated.  When purchased in the open market, the purchase price per share will be the weighted average purchase price per share paid by the transfer agent for all of the shares purchased.  In determining the weighted average purchase price, purchases may be aggregated for both dividend reinvestment and optional cash purchases, or independent calculations may be made, at the discretion of the Company.  This modification became effective with the December 15, 2006 investment.


Amounts received, including dividend reinvestment of $-0-, $4,507,020 and $3,957,120, in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and shares issued in connection with the Plan for the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were as follows:


 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

      

Amounts Received

$194,700

 

$10,310,290

 

$11,452,176

Shares Issued

26,327

 

1,333,296

 

1,435,044




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The following cash distributions were paid to common shareholders during the years ended September 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005:


 

  

2007

 

2006

  

2005

              

Quarter Ended

 

Amount

 

Per Share

 

Amount

 

Per Share

  

Amount

 

Per Share

              

December 31

 

$3,031,949

 

$   .15

 

$2,848,186

 

$   .15

  

$2,533,322

 

$   .145

March 31

 

3,031,949

 

.15

 

2,915,143

 

.15

  

2,584,226

 

   .145

June 30

 

3,031,949

 

.15

 

2,973,308

 

.15

  

2,626,175

 

   .145

September 30

 

3,595,390

 

.15

 

3,004,119

 

.15

  

2,713,139

 

   .145

  

$12,691,237

 

$    .60

 

$11,740,756

 

$    .60

  

$10,456,862

 

$     .58



On October 1, 2007 the board of directors declared a dividend of $.15 per share to be paid on December 17, 2007 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2007.


Preferred Stock


On December 5, 2006, the Company issued 1,322,500 shares of 7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share (Series A Preferred Stock), for net proceeds of $32,021,031 after underwriting discounts and commissions of $1,041,469.  Other expenses incurred for the preferred offering, including legal and other professional fees, were $436,565.  The annual dividend of $1.90625 per share, or 7.625% of the $25.00 per share liquidation value, is payable quarterly in arrears on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, commencing on March 15, 2007.


The Series A Preferred Stock has no maturity and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless redeemed or otherwise repurchased. Except in limited circumstances relating to the Company’s qualification as a REIT, and as described below, the Series A Preferred Stock is not redeemable prior to December 5, 2011. On and after December 5, 2011, at any time and from time to time, the Series A Preferred Stock will be redeemable in whole, or in part, at the Company’s option, at a cash redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus all accrued and unpaid dividends (whether or not declared) to the date of redemption.


During any period of time that both (i) the Series A Preferred Stock is not listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange or The NASDAQ Stock Market and (ii) the Company is not subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), but any shares of Series A Preferred Stock are outstanding, the Company will (a) increase the cumulative cash dividends payable on the Series A Preferred Stock to a rate of 8.625% per year of the $25.00 liquidation  value per share, which is equivalent to $2.15625 per share per year,  and (b) have the option to redeem the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, within 90 days after the date upon which the shares the Company ceases to be listed and  cease to be subject to such reporting requirements, for a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, to the redemption date.


Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock generally have no voting rights, except if the Company fails to pay dividends for six or more quarterly periods, whether or not consecutive, or with respect to certain specified events.



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The board of directors has declared and paid the following dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock for the year ended September 30, 2007:


Declaration

Date

Record

Date

Payment

Date


Dividend

Dividend

per Share

 
      

1/10/07

2/28/07

3/15/07

$609,245

$0.4607

 

4/3/07

5/31/07

6/15/07

630,254

0.4766

 

7/2/07

8/31/07

9/15/07

630,254

0.4766

 
   

$1,869,753

$1.4139

 


On October 1, 2007, the board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4766 per share to be paid December 17, 2007 to shareholders of record as of November 30, 2007.  


NOTE 18 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS


The Company is required to disclose certain information about fair values of financial instruments, as defined in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, “Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments.”


Limitations


Estimates of fair value are made at a specific point in time based upon where available, relevant market prices and information about the financial instrument.  Such estimates do not include any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  For a portion of the Company’s financial instruments, no quoted market value exists.  Therefore, estimates of fair value are necessarily based on a number of significant assumptions (many of which involve events outside the control of management).  Such assumptions include assessments of current economic conditions, perceived risks associated with these financial instruments and their counterparties, future expected loss experience and other factors.  Given the uncertainties surrounding these assumptions, the reported fair values represent estimates only and, therefore, cannot be compared to the historical accounting model.  Use of different assumptions or methodologies is likely to result in significantly different fair value estimates.


The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates their current carrying amounts since all such items are short-term in nature.  The fair value of securities available for sale is based upon quoted market values.  The fair value of variable rate mortgage notes payable and loans payable approximate their current carrying amounts since such amounts payable are at approximately a weighted-average current market rate of interest.  At September 30, 2007, the fair value (estimated based upon expected cash outflows discounted at current market rates) and carrying value of fixed rate mortgage notes payable amounted to $175,306,000 and $174,352,038, respectively. At September 30, 2006, the fair value and carrying value of fixed rate mortgage notes payable amounted to $123,250,000 and $122,194,039, respectively.  


NOTE 19 - CASH FLOW AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME INFORMATION


During 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company paid cash for interest of $8,353,320, $8,298,971 and $7,958,519, respectively.  This 2007 amount is net of interest capitalized of $34,434.  


During 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company had $-0-, $4,507,020 and $3,957,120, respectively, of dividends which were reinvested that required no cash transfers.  



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The following is the non-cash investing activities related to the merger with Monmouth Capital (see Note No. 2):


Real estate investments

$79,388,331

Intangible assets

8,955,304

Securities available for sale

3,313,448

Note receivable

544,467

Other assets

29,069

Accrued and other liabilities

(835,477)

Mortgages

(40,355,224)

Subordinated convertible debentures

(14,990,000)

Notes payable

(1,707,475)

Minority interest

(3,001,255)

Common stock

(37,276)

Additional paid in capital

(31,303,912)

  

The following are the reclassification adjustments related to securities available for sale included in Other Comprehensive Income.  


  

2007

 

2006

 

2005

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising   

   during the year



($462,098)



$25,325



$278,116

Less:  reclassification adjustment for gains

  (losses) realized in income

 


(426,146)

 


(22,636)

 


(1,514,523)

       

Net unrealized (loss) gains

 

($888,244)

 

$2,689

 

($1,236,407)


NOTE 20 – CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS


The Company is subject to claims and litigation in the ordinary course of business.  Management does not believe that any such claim or litigation will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated balance sheet or results of operations.


As of September 30, 2007, the Company had approximately $5,600,000 in commitments under the construction contracts for the expansions of the Beltsville, Maryland industrial building and the Wheeling, Illinois industrial building parking lot.


The Company has a contract to purchase an industrial building with total cost estimated at approximately $10,450,000.  This purchase closed on November 30, 2007.


NOTE 21 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


On October 31, 2007, the Company signed a development agreement for the expansion of the industrial building in Augusta, Georgia which is leased to FDX Ground Package Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of FDX (FDX Ground).  The building will be expanded from 38,210 square feet to 59,358 square feet for a total project cost of approximately $1,665,000.  Upon completion of the expansion, the rent will increase from $278,579 per year ($7.29 psf) to $445,033 per year ($7.50 psf) and the lease expiration date will be extended from August 31, 2014 to June 30, 2018.


On November 30, 2007, the Company purchased an 89,101 square foot industrial building in Cocoa, Florida.  The building is 100% net-leased to FDX Ground through July 31, 2017.  The purchase price including closing costs was approximately $10,450,000.    The Company obtained a mortgage of $7,150,000 at a fixed interest rate of 6.29% and paid the remainder in cash.



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NOTE 22 – PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)


The following unaudited pro forma data presented assumes that the merger with Monmouth Capital occurred as of the beginning of the respective periods and includes pro forma adjustments to (i) increase depreciation expense to reflect our book basis for the buildings acquired, (ii) increase amortization expense to reflect the intangible assets acquired in the merger and (iii) increase in interest expenses to reflect the additional interest related to mortgages and debentures.   

In addition, the following pro forma data is presented as if the acquisition of the 3 industrial properties purchased between October 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007 had been acquired on October 1, 2005. The unaudited pro forma data includes all material necessary adjustments to reflect the occurrence of purchases of properties during 2007 as of October 1, 2005.


The unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had the merger been consummated at the beginning of the periods presented or the acquisitions had been completed as of October 1, 2005.

Pro Forma Financial Information


 

Actual

Merger

Acquisitions

Pro Forma

Year Ended September 30, 2007

    

Rental and reimbursement revenue

  $29,255,000

  $7,008,000

      $1,659,000

 $37,922,000

Net income

  10,818,000

  1,975,000

         485,000

  13,278,000

     

Net income per common share:

    

Basic

             0.41

           0.11

               0.02

             0.54

Diluted

             0.41

           0.08

               0.02

             0.51

     

Year Ended September 30, 2006

Actual

Merger

Acquisitions

Pro Forma

Rental and reimbursement revenue

  $25,594,000

  $8,409,000

      $2,465,000

 $36,468,000

Net income

    6,166,000

  7,910,000

         667,000

  14,743,000

     

Net income per common share:

    

Basic

             0.32

           0.08

               0.03

             0.43

Diluted

             0.31

           0.09

               0.03

             0.43





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NOTE 23 – SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)


The following is the Unaudited Selected Quarterly Financial Data:


SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED


FISCAL 2007

12/31/06

3/31/07

6/30/07

9/30/07

     

Rental and Reimbursement

  Revenue


$6,700,735


$7,099,496


$6,750,523


$8,704,052

Total Expenses

3,507,855

3,928,459

3,309,258

4,810,227

Other Income (Expense)

(1,824,114)

(1,717,456)

(1,082,686)

(2,720,664)

Income from Continuing

    Operations


1,456,799


1,605,390


2,286,382


1,005,516

Income (Loss) from

    Discontinued Operations (1)


68,001


(151,809)


(72,197)


4,594,854

Net Income

1,524,800

1,453,581

2,214,185

5,625,072

Net Income Applicable to

    Common Shareholders


1,524,800


844,336


1,656,128


4,922,621

Net Income per Common Share

.07

.03

.08

.23

     

FISCAL 2006

12/31/05

3/31/06

6/30/06

9/30/06

     

Rental and reimbursement revenue

$6,073,282

$6,498,269

$6,452,912

$6,569,639

Total Expenses

3,004,730

3,253,717

3,298,718

3,122,001

Other Income (Expense)

(1,642,853)

(1,539,484)

(1,640,027)

(2,396,579)

Income from Continuing

    Operations


1,425,699


1,705,068


1,514,167


1,051,059

Income (Loss) from

    Discontinued Operations


120,201


75,434


133,700


140,260

Net Income

1,545,900

1,780,502

1,647,867

1,191,319

Net Income Applicable to

    Common Shareholders


1,545,900


1,780,502


1,647,867


1,191,319

Net Income per Share

.08

.09

.08

.07


(1)  During August 2007, the Company sold an industrial property in South Brunswick, New Jersey and recognized a gain on sale of $4,634,564.



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

SCHEDULE III

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

Column A

 

Column B

 

Column C

 

Column D

        

Capitalization

      

Buildings and

 

Subsequent to

Description

 

Encumbrances

 

Land

 

Improvements

 

Acquisition

Shopping Center

        

  Somerset, NJ

$

-0-

$

55,182

$

637,097

$

571,392

Industrial Buildings

        

  Ramsey, NJ

 

-0-

 

52,639

 

291,500

 

        1,069,858

  Monaca, PA

 

-0-

 

330,772

 

878,081

 

          1,271,091

  Orangeburg, NY

 

-0-

 

694,720

 

2,977,372

 

               8,323

  Greensboro, NC

 

 -0-

 

327,100

 

1,853,700

 

             15,000

  Jackson, MS

 

75,794

 

218,000

 

1,233,500

 

           123,769

  Franklin , MA

 

-0-

 

566,000

 

4,148,000

 

             15,000

  Urbandale, IO

 

-0-

 

310,000

 

1,758,000

 

             96,515

  Richland, MS

 

-0-

 

211,000

 

1,195,000

 

             72,000

  O'Fallon, MO

 

26,342

 

264,000

 

3,302,000

 

           267,775

  Fayetteville, NC

 

0

 

172,000

 

4,467,885

 

             24,108

  Schaumburg, IL

 

1,610,533

 

1,039,800

 

3,694,320

 

            171,838

  Burr Ridge, IL

 

579,825

 

270,000

 

1,236,599

 

             23,195

  Romulus, MI

 

1,454,182

 

531,000

 

3,653,883

 

             12,078

  Liberty, MO

 

2,379,784

 

723,000

 

6,510,546

 

               8,866

  Omaha, NE

 

2,244,456

 

1,170,000

 

4,425,500

 

-0-

  Charlottesville, VA

 

1,587,058

 

1,170,000

 

2,845,000

 

-0-

  Jacksonville, FL

 

2,403,233

 

1,165,000

 

4,668,080

 

             117,186

  Union City, OH

 

1,932,648

 

695,000

 

3,342,000

 

        1,024,253

  Richmond, VA

 

3,691,499

 

1,160,000

 

6,413,305

 

             23,265

  St. Joseph, MO

 

6,218,693

 

800,000

 

11,753,964

 

-0-

  Newington, CT

 

1,746,781

 

410,000

 

2,961,000

 

               5,486

  Cudahy, WI

 

3,029,277

 

980,000

 

5,050,997

 

        3,304,420

  Beltsville, MD

 

4,217,842

 

3,200,000

 

5,958,773

 

-0-

  Granite City, IL

 

6,889,094

 

340,000

 

12,046,675

 

-0-

  Monroe, NC

 

2,956,066

 

500,000

 

4,981,022

 

-0-

  Winston-Salem, NC

 

4,040,674

 

980,000

 

5,610,000

 

             60,918

  Elgin, IL

 

3,778,236

 

1,280,000

 

5,529,488

 

-0-

  Tolleson, AZ

 

8,564,284

 

1,320,000

 

13,329,000

 

-0-

  Ft. Myers, FL

 

2,749,558

 

1,910,000

 

2,499,093

 

             34,482

  Edwardsville, KS

 

3,791,462

 

1,185,000

 

5,815,148

 

-0-

  Tampa, FL

 

11,474,697

 

5,000,000

 

12,660,003

 

-0-

   Denver, CO

 

3,151,839

 

1,150,000

 

3,890,300

 

-0-

   Hanahan, SC (Norton)

 

7,872,578

 

1,129,000

 

11,831,321

 

              12,153

   Hanahan, SC (FDX)

 

3,056,375

 

930,000

 

3,426,362

 

-0-

   Augusta, GA (FDX Gr)

 

2,223,217

 

613,000

 

3,026,409

 

-0-

   Huntsville, AL

 

2,212,270

 

742,500

 

2,452,519

 

-0-

   Richfield, OH

 

5,555,622

 

1,000,000

 

7,197,945

 

-0-

   Colorado Springs, CO

 

3,328,278

 

1,270,000

 

3,821,000

 

-0-

   Tampa, FL

 

 -0-

 

2,830,000

 

4,274,531

 

-0-

   Griffin, GA

 

9,744,087

 

760,000

 

13,692,115

 

-0-

   Roanoke, VA

 

            4,650,415

 

1,853,000

 

4,575,908

 

-0-

   Orion, MI

 

          12,175,332

 

3,630,000

 

11,581,000

 

-0-

         



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

SCHEDULE III

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007


Column A

 

Column B

 

Column C

 

Column D

        

Capitalization

      

Buildings and

 

Subsequent to

Description

 

Encumbrances

 

Land

 

Improvements

 

Acquisition

   Shelby County, TN

$

-0-

$

11,065

$

-0-

$

-0-

   Carlstadt, NJ

 

           2,778,805

 

2,168,877

 

1,821,123

 

-0-

   Wheeling, IL

 

           6,569,530

 

4,720,000

 

9,186,606

 

-0-

   White Bear Lake, MN

 

            2,509,913

 

1,470,000

 

3,566,000

 

-0-

   Cheektowaga, NY

 

           2,390,355

 

1,278,656

 

5,098,343

 

-0-

   Richmond, VA (Carrier)

 

 -0-

 

470,000

 

3,715,000

 

-0-

   Quakertown, PA

 

 -0-

 

1,069,500

 

1,905,500

 

-0-

   Montgomery, IL

 

           5,989,225

 

2,110,000

 

9,529,000

 

-0-

   Tampa, FL (Kellogg)

 

           3,709,659

 

1,969,500

 

3,887,294

 

-0-

   Augusta, GA (FDX)

 

 -0-

 

380,000

 

1,400,943

 

-0-

   Lakeland, FL

 

 -0-

 

261,000

 

1,621,163

 

-0-

   El Paso, TX

 

           5,825,039

 

2,088,242

 

4,514,427

 

-0-

   Chattanooga, TN

 

            3,144,244

 

300,000

 

4,464,711

 

-0-

   Bedford Heights, OH

 

            3,947,158

 

990,000

 

4,893,912

 

-0-

   Kansas City, MO

 

           3,236,079

 

660,000

 

4,049,832

 

-0-

   Punta Gorda, FL

 

           2,840,000

 

660,000

 

2,990,000

 

-0-

 

 $

174,352,038

   $

65,544,553

 $

280,139,795

 $

8,332,971

 

      



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

SCHEDULE III

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

Column A

 

Column E (1) (2)

  

         Gross Amount at Which Carried

  

                      September 30, 2007

Description

 

Land

 

Bldg & Imp

 

Total

Shopping Center

      

  Somerset, NJ

$

55,182

$

1,208,489

$

1,263,671

Industrial Buildings

      

  Ramsey, NJ

 

52,639

 

1,361,358

 

1,413,997

  Monaca, PA

 

330,772

 

2,199,672

 

2,530,444

  Orangeburg, NY

 

694,720

 

2,999,606

 

3,694,326

  Greensboro, NC

 

327,100

 

1,868,700

 

2,195,800

  Jackson, MS

 

218,000

 

1,357,269

 

1,575,269

  Franklin , MA

 

566,000

 

4,163,000

 

4,729,000

  Urbandale, IO

 

310,000

 

1,854,515

 

2,164,515

  Richland, MS

 

211,000

 

1,267,000

 

1,478,000

  O'Fallon, MO

 

264,000

 

3,569,775

 

3,833,775

  Fayetteville, NC

 

172,000

 

4,491,993

 

4,663,993

  Schaumburg, IL

 

1,039,800

 

3,866,158

 

4,905,958

  Burr Ridge, IL

 

270,000

 

1,259,794

 

1,529,794

  Romulus, MI

 

531,000

 

3,665,961

 

4,196,961

  Liberty, MO

 

723,000

 

6,519,412

 

7,242,412

  Omaha, NE

 

1,170,000

 

4,425,500

 

5,595,500

  Charlottesville, VA

 

1,170,000

 

2,845,000

 

4,015,000

  Jacksonville, FL

 

1,165,000

 

4,785,266

 

5,950,266

  Union City, OH

 

695,000

 

4,366,253

 

5,061,253

  Richmond, VA

 

1,160,000

 

6,436,570

 

7,596,570

  St. Joseph, MO

 

800,000

 

11,753,964

 

12,553,964

  Newington, CT

 

410,000

 

2,966,486

 

3,376,486

  Cudahy, WI

 

980,000

 

8,355,417

 

9,335,417

  Beltsville, MD

 

3,200,000

 

5,958,773

 

9,158,773

  Granite City, IL

 

340,000

 

12,046,675

 

12,386,675

  Monroe, NC

 

500,000

 

4,981,022

 

5,481,022

  Winston-Salem, NC

 

980,000

 

5,670,918

 

6,650,918

  Elgin, IL

 

1,280,000

 

5,529,488

 

6,809,488

  Tolleson, AZ

 

1,320,000

 

13,329,000

 

14,649,000

  Ft. Myers, FL

 

1,910,000

 

2,533,575

 

4,443,575

  Edwardsville, KS

 

1,185,000

 

5,815,148

 

7,000,148

  Tampa, FL

 

5,000,000

 

12,660,003

 

17,660,003

   Denver, CO

 

1,150,000

 

3,890,300

 

5,040,300

   Hanahan, SC (Norton)

 

1,129,000

 

11,843,474

 

12,972,474

   Hanahan, SC (FDX)

 

930,000

 

3,426,362

 

4,356,362

   Augusta, GA (FDX Gr)

 

613,000

 

3,026,409

 

3,639,409

   Huntsville, AL

 

742,500

 

2,452,519

 

3,195,019

   Richfield, OH

 

1,000,000

 

7,197,945

 

8,197,945

   Colorado Springs, CO

 

1,270,000

 

3,821,000

 

5,091,000

   Tampa, FL

 

2,830,000

 

4,274,531

 

7,104,531

   Griffin, GA

 

760,000

 

13,692,115

 

14,452,115

   Roanoke, VA

 

1,853,000

 

4,575,908

 

6,428,908

   Orion, MI

 

3,630,000

 

11,581,000

 

15,211,000





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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

SCHEDULE III

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

Column A

 

Column E (1) (2)

  

         Gross Amount at Which Carried

  

                      September 30, 2007

Description

 

Land

 

Bldg & Imp

 

Total

   Shelby County, TN

$

11,065

$

-0-

$

11,065

   Carlstadt, NJ

 

2,168,877

 

1,821,123

 

3,990,000

   Wheeling, IL

 

4,720,000

 

10,544,247

 

15,264,247

   White Bear Lake, MN

 

1,470,000

 

3,566,000

 

5,036,000

   Cheektowaga, NY

 

1,278,656

 

5,098,343

 

6,376,999

   Richmond, VA (Carrier)

 

470,000

 

3,715,000

 

4,185,000

   Quakertown, PA

 

1,069,500

 

1,905,500

 

2,975,000

   Montgomery, IL

 

2,110,000

 

9,529,000

 

11,639,000

   Tampa, FL (Kellogg)

 

1,969,500

 

3,887,294

 

5,856,794

   Augusta, GA (FDX)

 

380,000

 

1,400,943

 

1,780,943

   Lakeland, FL

 

261,000

 

1,621,163

 

1,882,163

   El Paso, TX

 

2,088,242

 

4,514,427

 

6,602,669

   Chattanooga, TN

 

300,000

 

4,464,711

 

4,764,711

   Bedford Heights, OH

 

990,000

 

4,893,912

 

5,883,912

   Kansas City, MO

 

660,000

 

4,049,832

 

4,709,832

   Punta Gorda, FL

 

660,000

 

2,990,000

 

3,650,000

 

$

65,544,553

 $

289,894,818

 $

355,439,371



































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SCHEDULE III

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

Column A

 

Column F

 Column G

 Column H

 Column I

Description

 

Accumulated Depreciation

 Date of Construction

 Date

Acquired

 Depreciable

Life

Shopping Center

     

  Somerset, NJ

$

1,123,274

1970

1970

10-33

Industrial Buildings

     

  Ramsey, NJ

 

920,426

1969

1969

7-40

  Monaca, PA

 

1,689,356

1977

1977*

5-31.5

  Orangeburg, NY

 

1,410,724

1990

1993

31.5

  Greensboro, NC

 

862,043

1988

1993

31.5

  Jackson, MS

 

595,545

1988

1993

39

  Franklin , MA

 

1,440,052

1991

1994

39

  Urbandale, IO

 

616,749

1985

1994

39

  Richland, MS

 

420,148

1986

1994

39

  O'Fallon, MO

 

1,084,627

1989

1994

39

  Fayetteville, NC

 

1,208,695

1996

1997

39

  Schaumburg, IL

 

1,007,847

1997

1997

39

  Burr Ridge, IL

 

309,408

1997

1997

39

  Romulus, MI

 

894,832

1998

1998

39

  Liberty, MO

 

1,590,294

1997

1998

39

  Omaha, NE

 

964,482

1999

1999

39

  Charlottesville, VA

 

620,058

1998

1999

39

  Jacksonville, FL

 

1,034,444

1998

1999

39

  Union City, OH

 

734,515

1999

2000

39

  Richmond, VA

 

1,072,835

2000

2001

39

  St. Joseph, MO

 

1,958,894

2000

2001

39

  Newington, CT

 

494,948

2001

2001

39

  Cudahy, WI

 

865,725

2001

2001

39

  Beltsville, MD

 

993,091

2000

2001

39

  Granite City, IL

 

1,699,210

2001

2001

39

  Monroe, NC

 

702,422

2001

2001

39

  Winston-Salem, NC

 

798,205

2001

2002

39

  Elgin, IL

 

779,768

2002

2002

39

  Tolleson, AZ

 

1,537,894

2002

2002

39

  Ft. Myers, FL

 

296,761

1974**

2002

39

  Edwardsville, KS

 

670,935

2002

2003

39

  Tampa, FL

 

1,136,488

2004

2004

39

   Denver, CO

 

249,368

2005

2005

39

   Hanahan, SC (Norton)

 

219,631

2002

2005

39

   Hanahan, SC (FDX)

 

758,439

2005

2005

39

   Augusta, GA (FDX Gr)

 

193,957

2005

2005

39

   Huntsville, AL

 

157,203

2005

2005

39

   Richfield, OH

 

276,841

2005

2006

39

   Colorado Springs, CO

 

146,953

2005

2006

39

   Tampa, FL

 

164,400

1997

2006

39

   Griffin, GA

 

526,739

2002/2005***

2006

39

   Roanoke, VA

 

58,663

1996

2007

39

   Orion, MI

 

148,468

2007

2007

39




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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

SCHEDULE III

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

Column A

 

Column F

 Column G

 Column H

 Column I

Description

 

Accumulated Depreciation

 Date of Construction

 Date

Acquired

 Depreciable

Life

   Shelby County, TN

$

-0-

N/A

2007

N/A

   Carlstadt, NJ

 

23,348

1977

2007

39

   Wheeling, IL

 

134,269

2003

2007

39

   White Bear Lake, MN

 

45,718

2001

2007

39

   Cheektowaga, NY

 

65,365

2002

2007

39

   Richmond, VA (Carrier)

 

47,628

2004

2007

39

   Quakertown, PA

 

24,423

1988

2007

39

   Montgomery, IL

 

122,168

2004

2007

39

   Tampa, FL (Kellogg)

 

49,622

1989

2007

39

   Augusta, GA (FDX)

 

17,961

1993

2007

39

   Lakeland, FL

 

20,784

1993

2007

39

   El Paso, TX

 

57,877

2005

2007

39

   Chattanooga, TN

 

57,240

2002

2007

39

   Bedford Heights, OH

 

62,742

1998

2007

39

   Kansas City, MO

 

51,921

2002

2007

39

   Punta Gorda, FL

 

38,333

2007

2007

39

      
 

$

35,254,756

   

*  Buildings & improvements re-acquired in

     1986

     

**   Property was renovated in 2001.

     

*** Property consist of 2 buildings

     
      




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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE III

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION, (CONT’D.)


(1)

Reconciliation


                                                           REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


  

9/30/07

 

9/30/06

 

9/30/05

       

Balance-Beginning of Year

$

250,894,343

$

217,700,935

$

188,285,928

Additions:

      

          Acquisitions

 

106,248,243

 

34,830,679

 

29,190,507

          Improvements

 

3,811,670

 

174,425

 

224,500

Total Additions

 

110,059,913

 

35,005,104

 

29,415,007

Sales

 

(5,514,885)

 

(1,811,696)

 

-0-

       

Balance-End of Year

$

355,439,371

$

250,894,343

$

217,700,935

       




                      ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION


  

9/30/07

 

9/30/06

 

9/30/05

       

Balance-Beginning of Year

$

30,705,823

$

25,988,830

$

21,448,580

          Depreciation

 

6,547,825

 

5,179,450

 

4,540,250

          Sales

 

(1,998,892)

 

(462,457)

 

-0-

       

Balance-End of Year

$

35,254,756

$

30,705,823

$

25,988,830

       




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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO SCHEDULE III

SEPTEMBER 30,

 (1)

Reconciliation

  

2007

 

2006

 

2005

Balance – Beginning of Year

$

250,894,343

$

217,700,935

$

188,285,928

Additions:

      

Ramsey, NJ

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

3,210

Somerset, NJ

 

-0-

 

33,977

 

19,451

Monaca, PA

 

-0-

 

50,500

 

22,180

Orangeburg, NY

 

13,911

 

-0-

 

8,323

Greensboro, NC

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Jackson, MS

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

7,082

Franklin, MA

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

15,000

Wichita, KS

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

1,451

Urbandale, IA

 

85,950

 

-0-

 

7,829

Richland, MS

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

O’Fallon, MO

 

211,059

 

28,905

 

20,811

Fayetteville, NC

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

6,748

Schaumburg, IL

 

148,646

 

23,192

 

-0-

Burr Ridge, IL

 

6,115

 

-0-

 

17,080

Romulus, MI

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Liberty, MO

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

8,866

Omaha, NE

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Charlottesville, VA

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Jacksonville, FL

 

93,985

 

3,363

 

5,889

Union Township, OH

 

3,450

 

-0-

 

450

Richmond, VA

 

20,265

 

-0-

 

-0-

St. Joseph, MO

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Newington, CT

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Cudahy, WI

 

3,216,096

 

-0-

 

-0-

Beltsville, MD

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Granite City, IL

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Monroe, NC

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Winston Salem, NC

 

-0-

 

18,712

 

42,206

Elgin, IL

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Tolleson, AZ

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Ft. Myers, FL

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

34,482

Edwardsville, KS

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Tampa, FL (FDX Ground)

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

3,442

Denver, CO

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

5,040,300

Hanahan, SC (Norton)

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

12,960,321

Hanahan, SC (FDX)

 

12,153

 

-0-

 

4,356,362

Augusta, GA

 

-0-

 

904

 

3,638,505

Huntsville, AL

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

3,195,019

Richfield, OH

 

-0-

 

8,197,945

 

-0-

Colorado Springs, CO

 

-0-

 

5,091,000

 

-0-

Tampa, FL (FDX)

 

-0-

 

7,104,531

 

-0-

Griffin, GA

 

40

 

14,452,075

 

-0-

Roanoke, VA

 

6,428,908

 

-0-

 

-0-

Orion, MI

 

15,211,000

 

-0-

 

-0-

Shelby County, TN

 

11,065

 

-0-

 

-0-

Carlstadt, NJ

 

3,990,000

 

-0-

 

-0-

Wheeling, IL

 

15,264,247

 

-0-

 

-0-

White Bear Lake, MN

 

5,036,000

 

-0-

 

-0-

Cheektowaga, NY

 

6,376,999

 

-0-

 

-0-

Richmond, VA (Carrier)

 

4,185,000

 

-0-

 

-0-



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO SCHEDULE III, (CONT’D)

SEPTEMBER 30,

(1)

Reconciliation (cont’d)


  

2007

 

2006

 

2005

       

Quakertown, PA

 

$2,975,000

 

$-0-

 

$-0-

Montgomery, IL

 

11,639,000

 

-0-

 

-0-

Tampa, FL (Kellogg)

 

5,856,794

 

-0-

 

-0-

Augusta, GA (FDX)

 

1,780,943

 

-0-

 

-0-

Lakeland, FL

 

1,882,163

 

-0-

 

-0-

El Paso, TX

 

6,602,669

 

-0-

 

-0-

Chattanooga, TN

 

4,764,711

 

-0-

 

-0-

Bedford Heights, OH

 

5,883,912

 

-0-

 

-0-

Kansas City, MO

 

4,709,832

 

-0-

 

-0-

Punta Gorda, FL

 

3,650,000

 

-0-

 

-0-

Total Additions

 

110,059,913

 

35,005,104

 

29,415,007

Total Disposals

 

(5,514,885)

 

(1,811,696)

 

(-0-)

Balance – End of Year

$

355,439,371

$

250,894,343

$

217,700,935

       

         (2)

The aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes approximates historical cost.




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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

CORPORATION

(Registrant)



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.



Date:  December 12, 2007     

By:       /s/ Eugene W. Landy

 

                                                                                    Eugene W. Landy, President, Chief

            Executive Officer and Director


Date:  December 12, 2007

By:       /s/ Anna T. Chew

             Anna T. Chew, Chief Financial Officer

                                                                                     and Director



Date:  December 12, 2007

By:       /s/ Daniel D. Cronheim

             Daniel D. Cronheim, Director



Date:  December 12, 2007

By:     /s/ Catherine B. Elflein

           Catherine B. Elflein, Director



Date:  December 12, 2007

By:       /s/ Neal Herstik

            Neal Herstik, Director



Date:  December 12, 2007

By:       /s/ Matthew I. Hirsch

             Matthew I. Hirsch, Director



Date:  December 12, 2007

By:       /s/   Joshua Kahr

              Joshua Kahr, Director



Date:  December 12, 2007

By:       /s/   Michael P. Landy

              Michael P. Landy

                                                                                     Executive Vice President – Investments

         

              and Director


Date:  December 12, 2007

By:       /s/ Samuel A. Landy

             Samuel A. Landy, Director




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Date:  December 12, 2007

By:

/s/ Cynthia J. Morgenstern

              Cynthia J. Morgenstern

Executive Vice President and Director



Date:  December 12, 2007

By:       /s/ Scott L. Robinson

             Scott L. Robinson, Director



Date:  December 12, 2007

By:       /s/   Eugene Rothenberg

             Eugene Rothenberg, Director



Date:   December 12, 2007

By:       /s/   Stephen B. Wolgin

             Stephen B. Wolgin, Director






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