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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________________________________________________________________
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
 
ý
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to            
Commission File No. 1-15371
_______________________________________________________________________________
iStar Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
95-6881527
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
1114 Avenue of the Americas, 39th Floor
New York, NY
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
10036
(Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 930-9400
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
 
 
Title of each class:
 
Name of Exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, $0.001 par value
 
New York Stock Exchange
8.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value
 
New York Stock Exchange
7.875% Series E Cumulative Redeemable
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value
 
New York Stock Exchange
7.80% Series F Cumulative Redeemable
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value
 
New York Stock Exchange
7.65% Series G Cumulative Redeemable
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value
 
New York Stock Exchange
7.50% Series I Cumulative Redeemable
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value
 
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
 
 
 
Title of each class:
 
Name of Exchange on which registered:
4.50% Series J Convertible Perpetual
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value
 
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Large accelerated filer ý
 
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As of June 30, 2015 the aggregate market value of iStar Inc. common stock, $0.001 par value per share, held by non-affiliates (1) of the registrant was approximately $1.1 billion, based upon the closing price of $13.32 on the New York Stock Exchange composite tape on such date.
As of February 19, 2016, there were 76,069,038 shares of common stock outstanding.
(1)
For purposes of this Annual Report only, includes all outstanding common stock other than common stock held directly by the registrant's directors and executive officers.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
1.
Portions of the registrant's definitive proxy statement for the registrant's 2016 Annual Meeting, to be filed within 120 days after the close of the registrant's fiscal year, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 


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PART I

Item 1.    Business
Explanatory Note for Purposes of the "Safe Harbor Provisions" of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Certain statements in this report, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, 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"). Forward-looking statements are included with respect to, among other things, iStar Inc.'s current business plan, business strategy, portfolio management, prospects and liquidity. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that iStar Inc. believes might cause such differences are discussed in the section entitled, "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1a of this Form 10-K or otherwise accompany the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In assessing all forward-looking statements, readers are urged to read carefully all cautionary statements contained in this Form 10-K.
Overview
iStar Inc. (the "Company") finances, invests in and develops real estate and real estate related projects as part of its fully-integrated investment platform. The Company has invested more than $35 billion over the past two decades and is structured as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") with a diversified portfolio focused on larger assets located in major metropolitan markets. The Company's primary business segments are real estate finance, net lease, operating properties and land and development.
The real estate finance portfolio is comprised of senior and mezzanine real estate loans that may be either fixed-rate or variable-rate and are structured to meet the specific financing needs of borrowers. The Company's portfolio also includes preferred equity investments and senior and subordinated loans to business entities, particularly entities engaged in real estate or real estate related businesses, and may be either secured or unsecured. The Company's loan portfolio includes whole loans and loan participations.
The net lease portfolio is primarily comprised of properties owned by the Company and leased to single creditworthy tenants where the properties are subject to long-term leases. Most of the leases provide for expenses at the facilities to be paid by the tenants on a triple net lease basis. The properties in this portfolio are diversified by property type and geographic location. In addition to net lease properties owned by the Company, the Company partnered with a sovereign wealth fund in 2014 to form a venture to acquire and develop net lease assets (the "Net Lease Venture").
The land and development portfolio is primarily comprised of land entitled for master planned communities as well as waterfront and urban infill land parcels located throughout the U.S. Master planned communities represent large-scale residential projects that the Company will entitle, plan and/or develop and may sell through retail channels to home builders or in bulk. Waterfront parcels are generally entitled for residential projects and urban infill parcels are generally entitled for mixed-use projects. The Company may develop these properties itself, or in partnership with commercial real estate developers, or may sell the properties.
The operating properties portfolio is comprised of commercial and residential properties which represent a diverse pool of assets across a broad range of geographies and property types. The Company generally seeks to reposition or redevelop these assets with the objective of maximizing their value through the infusion of capital and/or intensive asset management efforts. The commercial properties within this portfolio include office, retail, hotel and other property types. The residential properties within this portfolio are generally luxury condominium projects located in major U.S. cities where the Company's strategy is to sell individual condominium units through retail distribution channels.
The Company's primary sources of revenues are operating lease income, which is the rent and reimbursements that tenants pay to lease the Company's properties, and interest income, which is the interest that borrowers pay on loans. The Company primarily generates income through a “spread” or “margin,” which is the difference between the revenues generated from leases

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and loans and interest expense and the cost of real estate operations. In addition, the Company generates income from commercial operating property revenue, sales of real estate and land development assets and equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures.
Company History and Recent Developments
The Company began its business in 1993 through the management of private investment funds and became publicly traded in 1998. Since that time, the Company has grown through the origination of new lending and leasing transactions, as well as through corporate acquisitions. During the economic downturn, the composition of the Company's portfolio changed as loans were repaid and the Company acquired title to assets of defaulting borrowers. The composition of the Company's real estate portfolio expanded to include operating properties and land and development assets. The Company has been originating new lending and net lease investments, repositioning or redeveloping its operating properties and progressing on the entitlement, development and sales of its land and development assets. We intend to continue these efforts, with the objective of having these assets contribute positively to earnings in the future. The Company's business segments are discussed further in "Industry Segments."
Financing Strategy
The Company has continued to strengthen its balance sheet through its financing activities. The Company has used proceeds from the issuance of unsecured notes in the capital markets over the past two years to repay secured and unsecured debt, which extended the Company's debt maturity profile, lowered its cost of capital and unencumbered a significant portion of the Company's assets allowing it to become primarily an unsecured borrower. In March 2015, the Company entered into a secured revolving credit facility with a maximum capacity of $250.0 million. Going forward, the Company will seek to raise capital through a variety of means, which may include unsecured and secured debt financing, debt refinancings, asset sales, issuances of equity, joint ventures and other third party capital arrangements. A more detailed discussion of the Company's current liquidity and capital resources is provided in Item 7—"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
Investment Strategy
During 2015, the Company committed to new investments totaling $756.9 million. The Company funded $662.5 million associated with new investments, prior financing commitments as well as ongoing development. The fundings included $479.6 million in lending and other investments, $95.3 million to develop its land and development assets and $87.6 million of capital to reposition or redevelop its operating properties and invest in net lease assets.
In originating new investments, the Company's strategy is to focus on the following:
Targeting the origination of custom-tailored mortgage, corporate and lease financings where customers require flexible financial solutions and "one-call" responsiveness;
Avoiding commodity businesses where there is significant direct competition from other providers of capital;
Developing direct relationships with borrowers and corporate customers in addition to sourcing transactions through intermediaries;
Adding value beyond simply providing capital by offering borrowers and corporate customers specific lending expertise, flexibility, certainty of closing and continuing relationships beyond the closing of a particular financing transaction;
Taking advantage of market anomalies in the real estate financing markets when, in the Company's view, credit is mispriced by other providers of capital; and
Evaluating relative risk adjusted returns across multiple investment markets.
Underwriting Process
The Company reviews investment opportunities with its investment professionals, as well as representatives from its legal, credit, risk management and capital markets areas. The Company has developed a process for screening potential investments called the Six Point Methodologysm. Through this process, the Company evaluates an investment opportunity prior to beginning its formal due diligence process by: (1) evaluating the source of the opportunity; (2) evaluating the quality of the collateral, corporate credit or lessee, as well as the market and industry dynamics; (3) evaluating the borrower equity, corporate sponsorship and/or guarantors; (4) determining the optimal legal and financial structure for the transaction given its risk profile; (5) performing an alternative investment test; and (6) evaluating the liquidity of the investment. Participation is encouraged from professionals in all disciplines throughout the entire origination process, from the initial consideration of the opportunity, through the Six Point Methodology,sm the preparation and distribution of an approval memorandum for the Company's internal investment committee and/or Board of Directors and into the documentation and closing process.
Any commitment to make an investment of $25 million or less in any transaction or series of related transactions requires the approval of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. Any commitment in excess of $25 million but less than

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or equal to $60 million requires the further approval of the Company's internal investment committee, consisting of senior management representatives from all of the Company's key disciplines. Any commitment in excess of $60 million, and any strategic investment such as a corporate merger, acquisition or material transaction involving the Company's entry into a new line of business, requires the approval of the Board of Directors.
Hedging Strategy
The Company finances its business with a combination of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt and its asset base consists of fixed-rate and variable-rate investments. Its variable-rate assets and liabilities create a natural hedge against changes in variable interest rates. This means that as interest rates increase, the Company earns more on its variable-rate lending assets and pays more on its variable-rate debt obligations and, conversely, as interest rates decrease, the Company earns less on its variable-rate lending assets and pays less on its variable-rate debt obligations. When the Company's variable-rate debt obligations differ significantly from its variable-rate lending assets, the Company may utilize derivative instruments to limit the impact of changing interest rates on its net income. The Company also uses derivative instruments to limit its exposure to changes in currency rates in respect of certain investments denominated in foreign currencies. The derivative instruments the Company uses are typically in the form of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and foreign exchange contracts.
Portfolio Overview
As of December 31, 2015, based on current gross carrying values, the Company's total investment portfolio has the following characteristics ($ in millions)(1):
Asset Type
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Property Type
Property/Collateral Types
 
Real Estate Finance
 
Net Lease
 
Operating Properties
 
Land and Development
 
Total
 
% of
Total
Land
 
$
44,631

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,108,414

 
$
1,153,045

 
22.7
%
Office / Industrial
 
153,947

 
854,085

 
135,738

 

 
1,143,770

 
22.5
%
Mixed Use / Mixed Collateral
 
546,363

 

 
256,630

 

 
802,993

 
15.8
%
Hotel
 
348,824

 
136,080

 
55,137

 

 
540,041

 
10.6
%
Entertainment / Leisure
 

 
501,995

 

 

 
501,995

 
9.9
%
Condominium
 
249,832

 

 
137,278

 

 
387,110

 
7.6
%
Retail
 
78,129

 
57,348

 
124,261

 

 
259,738

 
5.1
%
Other Property Types
 
216,259

 
9,483

 

 

 
225,742

 
4.4
%
Strategic Investments
 

 

 

 

 
73,533

 
1.4
%
Total
 
$
1,637,985

 
$
1,558,991

 
$
709,044

 
$
1,108,414

 
$
5,087,967

 
100.0
%

Geography
Geographic Region
 
Real Estate Finance
 
Net Lease
 
Operating Properties
 
Land and Development
 
Total
 
% of
Total
Northeast
 
$
927,556

 
$
383,197

 
$
485

 
$
228,623

 
$
1,539,861

 
30.3
%
West
 
78,356

 
410,028

 
57,943

 
356,328

 
902,655

 
17.7
%
Southeast
 
135,721

 
234,878

 
276,859

 
152,199

 
799,657

 
15.7
%
Mid-Atlantic
 
226,878

 
139,572

 
141,564

 
204,001

 
712,015

 
14.0
%
Southwest
 
52,838

 
169,340

 
143,278

 
149,546

 
515,002

 
10.1
%
Central
 
155,284

 
79,998

 
57,961

 
6,315

 
299,558

 
5.9
%
Various(2)
 
61,352

 
141,978

 
30,954

 
11,402

 
245,686

 
4.8
%
Strategic Investments(2)
 

 

 

 

 
73,533

 
1.5
%
Total
 
$
1,637,985

 
$
1,558,991

 
$
709,044

 
$
1,108,414

 
$
5,087,967

 
100.0
%
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(1)
Based on the carrying value of our total investment portfolio gross of accumulated depreciation and general loan loss reserves.
(2)
Combined, strategic investments and the various category include $18.6 million of international assets.

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Industry Segments
The Company has four business segments: Real Estate Finance, Net Lease, Operating Properties and Land and Development. The following describes the Company's reportable segments ($ in thousands) as of December 31, 2015:
 
Real Estate Finance
 
Net Lease
 
Operating Properties
 
Land and Development
 
Corporate / Other(1)
 
Total
Real estate, at cost
$

 
$
1,489,895

 
$
560,646

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,050,541

Less: accumulated depreciation

 
(377,416
)
 
(79,142
)
 

 

 
(456,558
)
Real estate, net

 
1,112,479

 
481,504

 

 

 
1,593,983

Real estate available and held for sale

 

 
137,274

 

 

 
137,274

Total real estate

 
1,112,479

 
618,778

 

 

 
1,731,257

Land and development

 

 

 
1,001,963

 

 
1,001,963

Loans receivable and other lending investments, net
1,601,985

 

 

 

 

 
1,601,985

Other investments

 
69,096

 
11,124

 
100,419

 
73,533

 
254,172

Total portfolio assets
$
1,601,985

 
$
1,181,575

 
$
629,902

 
$
1,102,382

 
$
73,533

 
$
4,589,377

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(1)
Corporate/Other includes certain joint venture and strategic investments that are not included in the other reportable segments. See Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 7" for further detail on these investments.

Additional information regarding segment revenue and profit information as well as prior period information is presented in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 17" and a discussion of operating results is presented in Item 7—"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
Real Estate Finance
The Company's real estate finance portfolio consists of senior mortgage loans that are secured by commercial real estate assets where the Company is the first lien holder. The portfolio also consists of subordinated mortgage loans that are secured by second lien or junior interests in commercial and residential real estate assets, and corporate/partnership loans, which represent mezzanine or subordinated loans to entities for which the Company does not have a lien on the underlying asset, but may have a pledge of underlying equity ownership of such assets. In addition, the Company has preferred equity investments and debt securities classified as other lending investments.

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The Company's real estate finance portfolio included the following ($ in thousands):
 
As of December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Total
 
% of Total
 
Total
 
% of Total
Performing loans(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior mortgages
$
849,161

 
51.8
%
 
$
608,048

 
43.1
%
Corporate/partnership loans
637,532

 
38.9
%
 
497,246

 
35.2
%
Subordinate mortgages
28,676

 
1.8
%
 
53,331

 
3.8
%
Subtotal
1,515,369

 
92.5
%
 
1,158,625

 
82.1
%
Non-performing loans(2):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior mortgages
57,127

 
3.5
%
 
65,047

 
4.6
%
Corporate/partnership loans
3,200

 
0.2
%
 

 
%
Subtotal
60,327

 
3.7
%
 
65,047

 
4.6
%
Total carrying value of loans
1,575,696

 
96.2
%
 
1,223,672

 
86.7
%
Other lending investments—securities
62,289

 
3.8
%
 
187,671

 
13.3
%
Total carrying value
1,637,985

 
100.0
%
 
1,411,343

 
100.0
%
General reserve for loan losses
(36,000
)
 
 
 
(33,500
)
 
 

Total loans receivable and other lending investments, net
$
1,601,985

 
 

 
$
1,377,843

 
 

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(1)
Performing loans are presented net of asset-specific loan loss reserves of $0.8 million as of December 31, 2014. See Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 3" for a discussion of the Company's policies regarding non-performing loans and reserves for loan losses.
(2)
Non-performing loans are presented net of asset-specific loan loss reserves of $72.2 million and $64.2 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Summary of Portfolio Characteristics—As of December 31, 2015, the Company's performing loans and other lending investments had a weighted average loan to value ratio of 67%. Additionally, the Company's performing loans were comprised of 31% fixed-rate loans and 69% variable-rate loans that had a weighted average yield of 8% and a weighted average remaining term of 2.3 years.
Portfolio Activity—During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company funded $478.7 million of loan investments, received principal repayments of $273.5 million and sold a loan with a carrying value of $5.5 million. In June 2015, the Company received a loan with a fair value of $146.7 million as a non-cash paydown on an existing loan and reduced the principal balance by the same amount. The loan has been recorded as a loan receivable and is included in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

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Summary of Interest Rate Characteristics—The Company's loans receivable and other lending investments had the following interest rate characteristics ($ in thousands):
 
 
As of December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
Carrying
Value
 
%
of Total
 
Weighted
Average
Accrual Rate
 
Carrying
Value
 
%
of Total
 
Weighted
Average
Accrual Rate
Fixed-rate loans and other lending investments(1)
 
$
487,514

 
29.8
%
 
9.5
%
 
$
751,590

 
53.3
%
 
10.2
%
Variable-rate loans(1)(2)
 
1,090,144

 
66.5
%
 
6.6
%
 
594,706

 
42.1
%
 
6.7
%
Non-performing loans(3)
 
60,327

 
3.7
%
 
N/A

 
65,047

 
4.6
%
 
N/A

Total carrying value
 
1,637,985

 
100.0
%
 
 
 
1,411,343

 
100.0
%
 
 

General reserve for loan losses
 
(36,000
)
 
 
 
 
 
(33,500
)
 
 

 
 

Total loans receivable and other lending investments, net
 
$
1,601,985

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,377,843

 
 

 
 

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(1)
Performing loans are presented net of asset-specific loan loss reserves of $0.8 million as of December 31, 2014.
(2)
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, includes $807.8 million and $282.5 million, respectively, of loans with a weighted average interest rate floor of 0.8% and 0.4%, respectively.
(3)
Non-performing loans are presented net of asset-specific loan loss reserves of $72.2 million and $64.2 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Summary of Maturities—As of December 31, 2015 the Company's loans receivable and other lending investments had the following maturities ($ in thousands):
Year of Maturity
 
Number of
Loans
Maturing
 
Carrying
Value
 
%
of Total
2016
 
10

 
$
294,977

 
18.0
%
2017
 
11

 
620,654

 
37.9
%
2018
 
13

 
391,616

 
23.9
%
2019
 

 

 
%
2020
 
3

 
92,533

 
5.6
%
2021 and thereafter
 
6

 
177,878

 
10.9
%
Total performing loans and other lending investments
 
43

 
$
1,577,658

 
96.3
%
Non-performing loans(1)
 
6

 
60,327

 
3.7
%
Total carrying value
 
49

 
$
1,637,985

 
100.0
%
General reserve for loan losses
 
 

 
(36,000
)
 
 

Total loans receivable and other lending investments, net
 
 

 
$
1,601,985

 
 

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(1)
Non-performing loans are presented net of asset-specific loan loss reserves of $72.2 million.
Net Lease
The net lease portfolio is primarily comprised of properties owned by the Company and leased to single creditworthy tenants where the properties are subject to long-term leases. Leases typically provide for expenses at the facility to be paid by the tenant on a triple net lease basis. The Company generally intends to hold its net lease assets for long-term investment. However, the Company may dispose of assets if it deems the disposition to be in the Company's best interests.
During 2014, the Company partnered with a sovereign wealth fund to form a venture in which the partners plan to contribute up to an aggregate $500 million of equity to acquire and develop up to $1.25 billion of net lease assets. The Company owns a 51.9% noncontrolling interest in the Net Lease Venture and does not consolidate the Net Lease Venture due to shared control of the entity with its partner.
Under a typical net lease agreement, the tenant agrees to pay a base monthly operating lease payment and most or all of the facility operating expenses (including taxes, utilities, maintenance and insurance). The Company generally targets corporate customers with facilities that are critical to their ongoing businesses.

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The Company's net lease portfolio included the following ($ in thousands):
 
 
As of December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
Real estate, at cost
 
$
1,489,895

 
$
1,552,483

Less: accumulated depreciation
 
(377,416
)
 
(364,323
)
Real estate, net
 
1,112,479

 
1,188,160

Real estate available and held for sale
 

 
4,521

Other investments
 
69,096

 
125,360

Total
 
$
1,181,575

 
$
1,318,041

Summary of Portfolio Characteristics—As of December 31, 2015, the Company owned or had interests in 293 facilities, encompassing 17.8 million square feet located in 33 states. The Company's net lease assets were 96% leased with a weighted average remaining lease term of approximately 14.9 years. The annual average effective base rent per square foot, net of any tenant concessions, was $9.10 per square foot.
Portfolio Activity—During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company funded $4.2 million of capital expenditures on existing net lease assets. The Company also sold 12 assets with a net carrying value of $60.8 million for proceeds of $100.9 million. See Item 8 —"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 4" for further details on consolidated net lease asset activities.
As of December 31, 2015, the Net Lease Venture's carrying value of total assets was $400.2 million and the Company had a recorded equity interest in the venture of $69.1 million, which is included in "Other investments" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. In June 2015, the Net Lease Venture placed ten year debt financing of $120.0 million on one of its net lease assets.  Net proceeds from the financing were distributed to its members of which we received approximately $61.2 million. See Item 8 —"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 7" for further details on unconsolidated net lease asset activities.
Summary of Lease Expirations—As of December 31, 2015, lease expirations on the Company's net lease assets, excluding other investments, are as follows ($ in thousands):
Year of Lease Expiration
 
Number of
Leases
Expiring
 
Annualized In-Place
Operating
Lease Income
 
% of In-Place
Operating
Lease Income
 
% of Total
Revenue
(1)
 
Square Feet of Leases Expiring (in thousands)
2016
 
5

 
$
5,389

 
4.2
%
 
0.8
%
 
461

2017
 
4

 
5,680

 
4.4
%
 
0.8
%
 
382

2018
 
3

 
2,563

 
2.0
%
 
0.4
%
 
162

2019
 
3

 
1,076

 
0.8
%
 
0.2
%
 
95

2020
 
3

 
2,124

 
1.7
%
 
0.3
%
 
314

2021
 
3

 
3,447

 
2.7
%
 
0.5
%
 
165

2022
 
2

 
9,071

 
7.1
%
 
1.3
%
 
535

2023
 
4

 
6,651

 
5.2
%
 
1.0
%
 
271

2024
 
3

 
28,425

 
22.3
%
 
4.1
%
 
6,246

2025
 
2

 
10,924

 
8.6
%
 
1.6
%
 
1,643

2026 and thereafter
 
14

 
52,308

 
41.0
%
 
7.6
%
 
4,015

Total
 
46

 
$
127,658

 
100.0
%
 
18.6
%
 
 

Weighted average remaining lease term
 
14.7

 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Reflects the percentage of annualized operating lease income for leases in-place as a percentage of annualized total revenue.

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Land and Development
The Company's land and development portfolio included the following ($ in thousands):
 
 
As of December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
Land and development
 
$
1,001,963

 
$
978,962

Other investments
 
100,419

 
106,155

Total
 
$
1,102,382

 
$
1,085,117

Summary of Portfolio Characteristics—As of December 31, 2015, the Company's land and development portfolio included 30 properties, comprised of 11 master planned community ("MPC") projects, 13 infill land parcels and 6 waterfront land parcels located throughout the United States. MPCs represent large-scale residential projects that the Company will entitle, plan and/or develop and may sell through retail channels to home builders or in bulk. The remainder of the Company’s land includes infill and waterfront parcels located in and around major cities that the Company will develop, sell to or partner with commercial real estate developers. Waterfront parcels are generally entitled for residential projects and urban infill parcels are generally entitled for mixed-use projects.
Portfolio Activity—Revenue from the Company's land and development portfolio consists primarily of lot and parcel sales from wholly-owned properties, recorded as "Land development revenue," as well as the Company's share of earnings from unconsolidated entities in which the Company holds an interest, which is recorded in "Earnings from equity method investments," both in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recognized revenue and cost of sales of $100.2 million and $67.4 million, respectively, from its land and development portfolio. The Company also recognized earnings from equity method investments of $16.7 million during 2015 for unconsolidated land and development investments. This resulted in total gross margin from our land and development portfolio increasing to $49.5 million in 2015 from $17.3 million in 2014. In December 2015, the Company sold land parcels for land development revenue of $62.8 million resulting in a gross margin of $24.2 million. Also, during the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company funded $95.3 million of capital expenditures in the land and development portfolio (see Item 8 —"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 5" for further details).

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As of December 31, 2015, the Company had 7 land and development projects in production, 10 in development and 13 in the pre-development phase. The Company's land and development projects in production during the year ended December 31, 2015 are listed below ($ in thousands):
Project
 
Property Type
 
Location
 
Anticipated Sales Completion Date(1)
 
2015 Revenue
 
Units Sold in 2015(2)
 
Estimated Remaining Units(2)
 
Net Book Value
Land and development
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1210 California Circle
 
Infill/Mixed Use
 
Milpitas, CA
 
2015
 
$
36,900

 
N/A

 

 
$

Valley Plaza
 
Infill/Mixed Use
 
North Hollywood, CA
 
2015
 
25,910

 
N/A

 

 

Kua
 
Infill/Mixed Use
 
Kailua Kona, HI
 
2015
 
1,601

 
N/A

 

 

Sage Scottsdale
 
Infill/Mixed Use
 
Scottsdale, AZ
 
2017
 
9,971

 
19

 
53

 
17,313

Magnolia Green
 
MPC
 
Richmond, VA
 
2026
 
9,909

 
146

 
2,434

 
99,105

Naples Reserve
 
MPC
 
Naples, FL
 
2022
 
7,699

 
68

 
1,041

 
66,171

Heath at Tetherow
 
MPC
 
Bend, OR
 
2019
 
4,773

 
19

 
87

 
11,402

Asbury Park Waterfront
 
Waterfront
 
Asbury Park, NJ
 
2026
 
3,453

 
28

 
2,380

 
112,854

Total land and development
 
 
 
 
 
100,216

 
280

 
5,995

 
306,845

Land and development equity method investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marina Palms(3)(4)
 
Waterfront
 
N. Miami Beach, FL
 
2017
 
23,626

 
170

 
298

 
30,099

Spring Mountain Ranch Phase 1(3)
 
MPC
 
Riverside, CA
 
2018
 
157

 
140

 
235

 
13,539

Total land and development equity method investments
 
 
 
23,783

 
310

 
533

 
43,638

Total Land and Development Projects in Production
 
 
 
$
123,999

 
590

 
6,528

 
$
350,483

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(1)
Anticipated completion dates are subject to change as a result of factors that may be outside of the Company's control, such as economic conditions, uncertainty with rezoning, obtaining governmental permits and approvals, concerns of community associations and reliance on third party contractors.
(2)
Estimated remaining entitled units may include single-family lots, condos, multifamily rental units and hotel keys, as applicable, for the respective properties.
(3)
These land and development projects are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. 2015 Revenue represents our share of earnings from these equity method investments. For Spring Mountain Ranch Phase I 2015 Revenue excludes a $4.3 million impairment.
(4)
Sales activity is the result of percentage of completion accounting at the joint venture, 170 closed units and hard contracts on unsold units as of December 31, 2015.

1210 California Circle
During 2015, the Company sold a 9-acre infill parcel at 1210 California Circle in Milpitas, CA to a national homebuilder. The Company recorded revenues of $36.9 million associated with the sale and expects to receive approximately $6.0 million of additional net proceeds upon the completion of certain easement agreements.    
The parcel was originally entitled for industrial use. The Company recognized the growing demand for residential housing within the local market and worked to re-entitle the site for residential use, ultimately gaining approval for 144 townhome units.
Valley Plaza
During 2015, the Company sold its parcels at Valley Plaza, an 18-acre infill development in North Hollywood, CA for $25.9 million.
The existing site consists of 30 improved parcels with a mixture of commercial uses. The Company owned a majority of the site and an additional parcel across the street, but determined assembling the rest of the site was not economically feasible.

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Sage Scottsdale
Sage Scottsdale is an infill development project in Scottsdale, AZ comprised of 72 two- and three-bedroom condominiums. The community is located next to the waterfront canal and Old Town Scottsdale and provides residents with a wide array of luxury amenities such as a resort pool, clubhouse, fitness room and wine cellar / tasting room.
Sales at Sage Scottsdale commenced in 2015 and the project sold 19 condominiums for $10.0 million of revenues during the year.
Magnolia Green
Magnolia Green is a 3,500 unit multi-generational master planned community just outside of Richmond, Virginia with distinct phases that include homes for people in different life stages, from those buying their first home to empty nesters. Built on nearly 1,900 acres, Magnolia Green is a community with home designs from the area's top builders. The community’s amenity package features an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus designed golf course and a full-service golf clubhouse, aquatic center and tennis facility which are under construction.
Magnolia Green sold 146 residential lots for $9.9 million of revenues during the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to 114 residential lots sold for $7.9 million of revenues during the year ended December 31, 2014.
Naples Reserve
Naples Reserve is a water-themed master planned community in Naples, FL built on 688 acres. The project comprises 1,100 lakefront residences across 22 interconnected lakes, including a 125-acre navigable recreation lake and adjacent resort-style amenity center as its centerpiece. The Company has entered into a development agreement with a regional builder for the first 300 lots within the community. The community also includes a neighborhood, Parrot Cay, designated for custom homes constructed by local builders in the Naples Market.
Naples Reserve sold 68 residential lots for $7.7 million of revenues during the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to 7 residential lots sold for $0.7 million of revenues during the year ended December 31, 2014.
Heath at Tetherow
Tetherow is a 700-acre master planned community located in Bend, OR entitled for 378 residential lots, of which the Company originally acquired 159 lots within the Heath neighborhood. Bend has access to a wide array of recreational activities such as Mount Bachelor and the Cascade Mountains for skiing and hiking, as well as the Deschutes River for kayaking and fishing. In addition, the community’s lodge was named “World’s #1 Resort” on Booking.com and its golf course is ranked among Golf Digest’s “Top 100 Greatest Public Courses.”
Heath at Tetherow sold 19 residential lots for $4.8 million of revenues during the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to 29 residential lots sold for $6.6 million of revenues during the year ended December 31, 2014.
Asbury Park Waterfront
Asbury Park Waterfront represents numerous waterfront parcels situated among 35 acres along a mile of beachfront in Asbury Park, NJ. The Company is the master developer of the project which includes entitlement for over 2,000 residential units including condominiums, townhomes, multi-family and hotels. The Company’s first residential community in Asbury Park was VIVE, a 28-unit townhome project which sold out in 2014. In addition, the Company sold 28 fully entitled and improved townhome lots to a national homebuilder in 2015 for the development of the South Grand project. Collectively, these projects represent the first new residential developments on the Asbury Park waterfront since 2007.
During 2015, the Company announced the next three projects to be developed in the waterfront. The first of these projects is The Asbury, a 110-key boutique hotel, currently under construction and scheduled to open in the summer of 2016. The Asbury will be the first new hotel in Asbury Park in more than 50 years. The Company's newest residential community is Monroe, a 34-unit condominium project which is expected to be completed during 2016. Construction has also started on 1101 Ocean, a landmark 16-story mixed-use tower, which includes a 56-key luxury boutique hotel, 128 residential condominiums and nearly 22,000 square feet of street-front retail space.
Asbury Park Waterfront sold 28 lots for $3.4 million of revenues during the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to 14 completed townhomes for $6.7 million of revenues during the year ended December 31, 2014.

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Marina Palms
Marina Palms is a waterfront development in Miami, FL consisting of 468 residential condominium units within two towers and a 110-slip full-service marina. It is the first luxury condominium and yacht club project in Miami in two decades. Situated on 14 acres and over 750 feet of waterfront, Marina Palms offers views over the Intracoastal Waterway, and beyond to the Atlantic Ocean. The Company has partnered with local developers for the development of Marina Palms and contributed its land in return for a 47.5% interest in the venture.
At December 31, 2015, the first tower was 99% pre-sold and the second tower was 78% pre-sold. The first tower is nearing completion and the venture has begun closing units while the second tower has commenced vertical construction. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recognized $23.6 million of earnings from equity method investments at the project as compared to $14.7 million of earnings from equity method investments for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Spring Mountain Ranch - Phase 1
Spring Mountain Ranch is a 785-acre master planned community located four miles from Riverside, CA. Spring Mountain Ranch offers convenient freeway access and proximity to local job centers, and has quickly become one of the top performing residential communities in the Inland Empire, nestled between the Blue Mountains to the north and Box Spring Mountain to the south. The community plan includes a total of 1,400 homes across several neighborhoods, designed with an emphasis on outdoor recreation. In late 2013, the Company contributed a portion of its land and entered into a joint venture with a national homebuilder to jointly develop residential lots in the first phase of the project, which comprise 435 homes. Homes are marketed towards first time, move up and empty nester purchasers. The Company owns a 75.6% interest in the first phase of Spring Mountain Ranch. The remaining phases of Spring Mountain Ranch are wholly owned by the Company.
The first phase of Spring Mountain Ranch sold 140 lots during the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to 60 lots during the year ended December 31, 2014. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recognized a $4.2 million loss from equity method investments at the project as compared to $0.2 million of earnings from equity method investments for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company recorded $4.3 million of impairments in 2015 based on additional costs at the project associated with newly-imposed water regulations implemented by the State of California.
Operating Properties
The operating properties portfolio is comprised of commercial and residential properties which represent a diverse pool of assets across a broad range of geographies and property types. The Company generally seeks to reposition or redevelop these assets with the objective of maximizing their value through the infusion of capital and/or intensive asset management efforts. The commercial properties within this portfolio include office, retail, hotel and other property types. The residential properties within this portfolio are generally luxury condominium projects located in major U.S. cities where the Company's strategy is to sell individual condominium units through retail distribution channels.
The Company's operating properties portfolio included the following ($ in thousands):
 
 
Commercial
 
Residential
 
 
As of December 31,
 
As of December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Real estate, at cost
 
$
560,646

 
$
724,430

 
$

 
$

Less: accumulated depreciation
 
(79,142
)
 
(96,159
)
 

 

Real estate, net
 
$
481,504

 
$
628,271

 
$

 
$

Real estate available and held for sale
 

 
6,989

 
137,274

 
155,793

Other investments
 
11,120

 
12,532

 
4

 
688

Total portfolio assets
 
$
492,624

 
$
647,792

 
$
137,278

 
$
156,481

Commercial Properties
Summary of Portfolio Characteristics—As of December 31, 2015, commercial properties within the operating properties portfolio included 20 facilities, encompassing 4.5 million square feet located in 9 states. Commercial properties include office, industrial and retail buildings along with hotels and marinas. The Company’s commercial properties were primarily acquired through either foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure in connection with the resolution of loans.
The Company classifies commercial properties as either stabilized or transitional. In determining whether a commercial property is stabilized or transitional, the Company analyzes certain performance metrics, primarily occupancy and yield. Stabilized

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commercial properties generally have occupancy levels above 80% and/or generate yields resulting in a sufficient return based upon the properties’ risk profiles. Transitional commercial properties are generally those properties that do not meet these criteria. As of December 31, 2015, stabilized commercial properties had a total carrying value of $123.8 million, or 22% of the portfolio, generated an unleveraged weighted average effective yield of 8.8% on gross carrying value for the year and were 89% leased. As of December 31, 2015, transitional commercial properties had a total carrying value of $448.0 million, or 78% of the portfolio, generated an unleveraged weighted average effective yield of 2.8% on gross carrying value for the year and were 65% leased.
Portfolio Activity—During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company sold a leasehold interest in a commercial operating property for net proceeds of $93.5 million and simultaneously entered into a ground lease with an initial term of 99 years and annual rent starting at $2.5 million with escalations. In connection with this transaction, the Company deferred a gain of $5.3 million. The Company also sold a commercial operating property for $68.5 million to a newly formed unconsolidated entity in which the Company owns a 50.0% equity interest. The Company recognized a gain on sale of $13.6 million, reflecting the Company's share of the interest sold (see Item 8 —"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 4" for further details). In addition, the Company sold three properties with an aggregate carrying value of $5.3 million which resulted in a net loss of $0.3 million. The Company also funded $32.9 million of capital expenditures on existing commercial operating properties.
As of December 31, 2015, lease expirations on commercial properties, excluding hotels, marinas and other investments, within the operating properties portfolio were as follows ($ in thousands):
Year of Lease Expiration
 
Number of
Leases
Expiring
 
Annualized In-Place
Operating
Lease Income
 
% of In-Place
Operating
Lease Income
 
% of Total
Revenue
(1)
 
Square Feet of Leases Expiring (in thousands)
2016
 
153

 
$
5,872

 
11.1
%
 
0.9
%
 
391
2017
 
45

 
4,630

 
8.8
%
 
0.7
%
 
252
2018
 
60

 
6,415

 
12.2
%
 
0.9
%
 
429
2019
 
42

 
3,524

 
6.7
%
 
0.5
%
 
119
2020
 
50

 
5,402

 
10.2
%
 
0.8
%
 
388
2021
 
24

 
3,086

 
5.9
%
 
0.4
%
 
124
2022
 
23

 
1,974

 
3.7
%
 
0.3
%
 
62
2023
 
14

 
3,362

 
6.4
%
 
0.5
%
 
147
2024
 
16

 
2,537

 
4.8
%
 
0.4
%
 
180
2025
 
16

 
4,845

 
9.2
%
 
0.7
%
 
216
2026 and thereafter
 
42

 
11,049

 
21.0
%
 
1.6
%
 
498
Total
 
485

 
$
52,696

 
100.0
%
 
7.7
%
 
 
Weighted average remaining lease term
 
6.1 years

 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Reflects the percentage of annualized operating lease income for leases in-place as a percentage of annualized total revenue.
Residential Properties
Summary of Portfolio Characteristics—As of December 31, 2015, residential properties within the operating properties portfolio included 9 residential projects, representing 210 units located within luxury condominium projects in major cities throughout the United States.
Portfolio Activity—During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company sold 167 residential condominiums for net proceeds of $127.9 million, resulting in gains on sales of $40.1 million. The Company also incurred $14.2 million of net carrying costs that were reflected in "Real estate expenses" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. The Company acquired, via deed-in-lieu, title to a residential property, which had a total fair value of $13.4 million and previously served as collateral for loans receivable held by the Company. No gain or loss was recorded in connection with this transaction. During the same period, the Company funded $51.3 million of capital expenditures related to these projects.
Policies with Respect to Other Activities
The Company's investment, financing and corporate governance policies (including conflicts of interests policies) are managed under the ultimate supervision of the Company's Board of Directors. The Company can amend, revise or eliminate these policies at any time without a vote of its shareholders. The Company intends to originate and manage investments in a manner

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consistent with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") for the Company to qualify as a REIT.
Investment Restrictions or Limitations
The Company does not have any prescribed allocation among investments or product lines. Instead, the Company focuses on corporate and real estate credit underwriting to develop an analysis of the risk/reward trade-offs in determining the pricing and advisability of each particular transaction.
The Company believes that it is not, and intends to conduct its operations so as not to become, regulated as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. The Investment Company Act generally exempts entities that are "primarily engaged in purchasing or otherwise acquiring mortgages and other liens on and interests in real estate" (collectively, "Qualifying Interests"). The Company intends to rely on current interpretations of the Securities and Exchange Commission in an effort to qualify for this exemption. Based on these interpretations, the Company, among other things, must maintain at least 55% of its assets in Qualifying Interests and at least 25% of its assets in real estate-related assets (subject to reduction to the extent the Company invests more than 55% of its assets in Qualifying Interests). The Company's senior mortgages, real estate assets and certain of its subordinated mortgages generally constitute Qualifying Interests. Subject to the limitations on ownership of certain types of assets and the gross income tests imposed by the Code, the Company also may invest in the securities of other REITs, other entities engaged in real estate activities or other issuers, including for the purpose of exercising control over such entities.
Competition
The Company operates in a competitive market. See Item 1a—Risk factors—"We compete with a variety of financing and leasing sources for our customers," for a discussion of how we may be affected by competition.
Regulation
The operations of the Company are subject, in certain instances, to supervision and regulation by state and federal governmental authorities and may be subject to various laws and judicial and administrative decisions imposing various requirements and restrictions, which, among other things: (1) regulate credit granting activities; (2) establish maximum interest rates, finance charges and other charges; (3) require disclosures to customers; (4) govern secured transactions; (5) set collection, foreclosure, repossession and claims-handling procedures and other trade practices; (6) govern privacy of customer information; and (7) regulate anti-terror and anti-money laundering activities. Although most states do not regulate commercial finance, certain states impose limitations on interest rates and other charges and on certain collection practices and creditor remedies, and require licensing of lenders and financiers and adequate disclosure of certain contract terms. The Company is also required to comply with certain provisions of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act that are applicable to commercial loans.
In the judgment of management, existing statutes and regulations have not had a material adverse effect on the business conducted by the Company. It is not possible at this time to forecast the exact nature of any future legislation, regulations, judicial decisions, orders or interpretations, nor their impact upon the future business, financial condition or results of operations or prospects of the Company.
The Company has elected and expects to continue to qualify to be taxed as a REIT under Section 856 through 860 of the Code. As a REIT, the Company must generally distribute at least 90% of its net taxable income, excluding capital gains, to its shareholders each year. In addition, the Company must distribute 100% of its net taxable income each year to avoid paying federal income taxes. REITs are also subject to a number of organizational and operational requirements in order to elect and maintain REIT qualification. These requirements include specific share ownership tests and asset and gross income tests. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, the Company will be subject to federal income tax (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) on its net taxable income at regular corporate tax rates. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to state and local taxes and to federal income tax and excise tax on its undistributed income.
On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, an omnibus spending bill, with a division referred to as the Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (the "PATH Act").  The PATH Act changes certain of the rules affecting REIT qualification and taxation of REITs and REIT shareholders, including the following:
The rate of withholding tax applicable under Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act ("FIRPTA") to certain sales and other dispositions of U.S. real property interests ("USRPIs") by non-U.S. persons, and certain distributions from corporations whose stock may constitute a USRPI, is increased from 10% to 15% for dispositions and distributions occurring after February 16, 2016.
For dispositions and distributions on or after December 18, 2015, the stock ownership thresholds for exemption from FIRPTA taxation on sale of stock of a publicly traded REIT and for recharacterizing capital gain dividends received from a publicly traded REIT as ordinary dividends is increased from not more than 5% to not more than 10%.

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We expect that the changes will not materially impact our operations and will continue to monitor any potential impact as regulatory guidance is issued.
Code of Conduct
The Company has adopted a code of conduct that sets forth the principles of conduct and ethics to be followed by our directors, officers and employees (the "Code of Conduct"). The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to promote honest and ethical conduct, compliance with applicable governmental rules and regulations, full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in periodic reports, prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code of Conduct and a culture of honesty and accountability. A copy of the Code of Conduct has been provided to each of our directors, officers and employees, who are required to acknowledge that they have received and will comply with the Code of Conduct. A copy of the Company's Code of Conduct has been previously filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 14.0. The Code of Conduct is also available on the Company's website at www.istar.com. The Company will disclose to shareholders material changes to its Code of Conduct, or any waivers for directors or executive officers, if any, within four business days of any such event. As of December 31, 2015, there have been no amendments to the Code of Conduct and the Company has not granted any waivers from any provision of the Code of Conduct to any directors or executive officers.
Employees
As of February 19, 2016, the Company had 188 employees and believes it has good relationships with its employees. The Company's employees are not represented by any collective bargaining agreements.
Other
In addition to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company files quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Through the Company's corporate website, www.istar.com, the Company makes available free of charge its annual proxy statement, annual reports to stockholders, annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after the Company electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to, the SEC. You may also read and copy any document filed at the public reference facilities at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 25049. Please call the SEC at (800) SEC-0330 for further information about the public reference facilities. These documents also may be accessed through the SEC's electronic data gathering, analysis and retrieval system via electronic means, including on the SEC's homepage, which can be found at www.sec.gov.
Item 1a.    Risk Factors
In addition to the other information in this report, you should consider carefully the following risk factors in evaluating an investment in our securities. Any of these risks or the occurrence of any one or more of the uncertainties described below could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and market price of our common stock. The risks set forth below speak only as of the date of this report and we disclaim any duty to update them except as required by law. For purposes of these risk factors, the terms "our Company," "we," "our" and "us" refer to iStar Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Risks Related to Our Business
Changes in general economic conditions may adversely affect our business.
Our success is generally dependent upon economic conditions in the U.S., and in particular, the geographic areas in which our investments are located. Substantially all businesses, including ours, were negatively affected by the previous economic recession and resulting illiquidity and volatility in the credit and commercial real estate markets. The commercial real estate and credit markets remain volatile and it is not possible for us to predict whether these trends will continue in the future or quantify the impact of these or other trends on our financial results. Deterioration in economic trends could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, liquidity and our ability to meet our debt obligations.
Our credit ratings will impact our borrowing costs.
Our borrowing costs and our access to the debt capital markets depend significantly on our credit ratings. Our unsecured corporate credit ratings from major national credit rating agencies are currently below investment grade. Having below investment grade credit ratings increases our borrowing costs and caused restrictive covenants in our public debt instruments to become operative. These restrictive covenants are described below in "Covenants in our indebtedness could limit our flexibility and adversely affect our financial condition." These factors have adversely impacted our financial performance and will continue to do so unless our credit ratings improve.

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Covenants in our indebtedness could limit our flexibility and adversely affect our financial condition.
Our outstanding unsecured debt securities contain corporate level covenants that include a covenant to maintain a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured indebtedness of at least 1.2x and a restriction on debt incurrence based upon the effect of the debt incurrence on our fixed charge coverage ratio. If any of our covenants are breached and not cured within applicable cure periods, the breach could result in acceleration of our debt securities unless a waiver or modification is agreed upon with the requisite percentage of the bondholders. While our ability to incur new indebtedness under the fixed charge coverage ratio is currently limited, which may put limitations on our ability to make new investments, we are permitted to incur indebtedness for the purpose of refinancing existing indebtedness and for other permitted purposes under the indentures governing our debt securities.
In March 2012, we entered into an $880.0 million senior secured credit agreement providing for two tranches of term loans (our "2012 Secured Credit Facilities"). In March 2015, we entered into a secured revolving credit facility with a maximum capacity of $250.0 million (our "2015 Revolving Credit Facility"). Our 2012 Secured Credit Facilities and 2015 Revolving Credit Facility contain certain covenants, including covenants relating to collateral coverage, dividend payments, restrictions on fundamental changes, transactions with affiliates, matters relating to the liens granted to the lenders and the delivery of information to the lenders. In particular, our 2012 Secured Credit Facilities require us to maintain collateral coverage of at least 1.25x outstanding borrowings on the facilities. Our 2015 Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a borrowing base of assets and requires us to maintain both collateral coverage of at least 1.5x outstanding borrowings on the facility and a consolidated ratio of cash flow to fixed charges of at least 1.5x. Our 2015 Revolving Credit Facility does not require that proceeds from the borrowing base be used to pay down outstanding borrowings provided the collateral coverage remains at least 1.5x outstanding borrowings on the facility. To satisfy this covenant, we have the option to pay down outstanding borrowings or substitute assets in the borrowing base. In addition, for so long as we maintain our qualification as a REIT, our 2012 Secured Credit Facilities and 2015 Revolving Credit Facility permit us to distribute 100% of our REIT taxable income on an annual basis (prior to deducting certain cumulative net operating loss carryforwards in the case of our 2015 Revolving Credit Facility). We may not pay common dividends if the Company ceases to qualify as a REIT.
Our 2012 Secured Credit Facilities and 2015 Revolving Credit Facility contain cross default provisions that would allow the lenders to declare an event of default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if we fail to pay amounts due in respect of our other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds or if the lenders under such other indebtedness are otherwise permitted to accelerate such indebtedness for any reason. The indentures governing our unsecured public debt securities permit the bondholders to declare an event of default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if our other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds is not paid at final maturity or if such indebtedness is accelerated. A default by us on our indebtedness would have a material adverse effect on our business, liquidity and the market price of our common stock.
We have significant indebtedness and funding commitments and limitations on our liquidity and ability to raise capital may adversely affect us.
Sufficient liquidity is critical to the management of our balance sheet and our ability to meet our scheduled debt payments and our funding commitments to borrowers. We have relied on proceeds from the issuance of unsecured debt, secured borrowings, repayments from our loan assets and proceeds from asset sales to fund our operations and meet our debt maturities, and we expect to continue to rely primarily on these sources of liquidity for the foreseeable future. We have $926.4 million of indebtedness maturing in 2016. While we had access to various sources of capital in 2015, our ability to access capital in 2016 and beyond will be subject to a number of factors, many of which are outside of our control, such as conditions prevailing in the credit and real estate markets. There can be no assurance that we will have access to liquidity when needed or on terms that are acceptable to us. We may also encounter difficulty in selling assets or executing capital raising strategies on acceptable terms in a timely manner, which could impact our ability to make scheduled repayments on our outstanding debt. Failure to repay or refinance our borrowings as they come due would be an event of default under the relevant debt instruments, which could result in a cross default and acceleration of our other outstanding debt obligations. Failure to meet funding commitments could cause us to be in default of our financing commitments to borrowers. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, liquidity and the market price of our common stock.
We may utilize derivative instruments to hedge risk, which may adversely affect our borrowing cost and expose us to other risks.
The derivative instruments we may use are typically in the form of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and foreign exchange contracts. Interest rate swaps effectively change variable-rate debt obligations to fixed-rate debt obligations or fixed-rate debt obligations to variable-rate debt obligations. Interest rate caps limit our exposure to rising interest rates. Foreign exchange contracts limit or offset our exposure to changes in currency rates in respect of certain investments denominated in foreign currencies.
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is terminated by us. As a matter of policy, we enter into hedging arrangements with counterparties that are large, creditworthy financial institutions typically rated at least "A/A2" by S&P and Moody's, respectively.
Developing an effective strategy for dealing with movements in interest rates and foreign currencies is complex and no strategy can completely insulate us from risks associated with such fluctuations. There can be no assurance that any hedging activities will have the desired beneficial impact on our results of operations or financial condition.
Significant increases in interest rates could have an adverse effect on our operating results.
Our operating results depend in part on the difference between the interest and related income earned on our assets and the interest expense incurred in connection with our interest bearing liabilities. Changes in the general level of interest rates prevailing in the financial markets will affect the spread between our interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities subject to the impact of interest rate floors and caps, as well as the amounts of floating rate assets and liabilities. Any significant compression of the spreads between interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities could have a material adverse effect on us. In the event of a significant rising interest rate environment, rates could exceed the interest rate floors that exist on certain of our floating rate debt and create a mismatch between our floating rate loans and our floating rate debt that could have a significant adverse effect on our operating results. In addition, an increase in interest rates could, among other things, reduce the value of our fixed-rate interest bearing assets and our ability to realize gains from the sale of such assets. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political conditions, and other factors beyond our control.
We are required to make a number of judgments in applying accounting policies, and different estimates and assumptions could result in changes to our financial condition and results of operations.
Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change underlie our determination of the reserve for loan losses, which is based primarily on the estimated fair value of loan collateral, as well as the valuation of real estate assets and deferred tax assets. While we have identified those accounting policies that are considered critical and have procedures in place to facilitate the associated judgments, different assumptions in the application of these policies could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance and results of operations and actual results may differ materially from our estimates.
Our reserves for loan losses may prove inadequate, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial results.
We maintain loan loss reserves to offset potential future losses. Our general loan loss reserve reflects management's then-current estimation of the probability and severity of losses within our portfolio. In addition, our determination of asset-specific loan loss reserves relies on material estimates regarding the fair value of loan collateral. Estimation of ultimate loan losses, provision expenses and loss reserves is a complex and subjective process. As such, there can be no assurance that management's judgment will prove to be correct and that reserves will be adequate over time to protect against potential future losses. Such losses could be caused by factors including, but not limited to, unanticipated adverse changes in the economy or events adversely affecting specific assets, borrowers, industries in which our borrowers operate or markets in which our borrowers or their properties are located. In particular, during the previous financial crisis, the weak economy and disruption of the credit markets adversely impacted the ability and willingness of many of our borrowers to service their debt and refinance our loans to them at maturity. If our reserves for credit losses prove inadequate we may suffer additional losses which would have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, liquidity and the market price of our common stock.
We have suffered losses when a borrower defaults on a loan and the underlying collateral value is not sufficient, and we may suffer additional losses in the future.
We have suffered losses arising from borrower defaults on our loan assets and we may suffer additional losses in the future. In the event of a default by a borrower on a non-recourse loan, we will only have recourse to the real estate-related assets collateralizing the loan. If the underlying collateral value is less than the loan amount, we will suffer a loss. Conversely, we sometimes make loans that are unsecured or are secured only by equity interests in the borrowing entities. These loans are subject to the risk that other lenders may be directly secured by the real estate assets of the borrower. In the event of a default, those collateralized lenders would have priority over us with respect to the proceeds of a sale of the underlying real estate. In cases described above, we may lack control over the underlying asset collateralizing our loan or the underlying assets of the borrower prior to a default, and as a result the value of the collateral may be reduced by acts or omissions by owners or managers of the assets.
We sometimes obtain individual or corporate guarantees from borrowers or their affiliates. In cases where guarantees are not fully or partially secured, we typically rely on financial covenants from borrowers and guarantors which are designed to require the borrower or guarantor to maintain certain levels of creditworthiness. Where we do not have recourse to specific collateral pledged to satisfy such guarantees or recourse loans, or where the value of the collateral proves insufficient, we will only have recourse as an unsecured creditor to the general assets of the borrower or guarantor, some or all of which may be pledged to satisfy

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other lenders. There can be no assurance that a borrower or guarantor will comply with its financial covenants, or that sufficient assets will be available to pay amounts owed to us under our loans and guarantees. As a result of these factors, we may suffer additional losses which could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, liquidity and the market price of our common stock.
In the event of a borrower bankruptcy, we may not have full recourse to the assets of the borrower in order to satisfy our loan. In addition, certain of our loans are subordinate to other debts of the borrower. If a borrower defaults on our loan or on debt senior to our loan, or in the event of a borrower bankruptcy, our loan will be satisfied only after the senior debt receives payment. Where debt senior to our loan exists, the presence of intercreditor arrangements may limit our ability to amend our loan documents, assign our loans, accept prepayments, exercise our remedies (through "standstill" periods) and control decisions made in bankruptcy proceedings relating to borrowers. Bankruptcy and borrower litigation can significantly increase collection costs and losses and the time necessary to acquire title to the underlying collateral, during which time the collateral may decline in value, causing us to suffer additional losses.
If the value of collateral underlying our loan declines or interest rates increase during the term of our loan, a borrower may not be able to obtain the necessary funds to repay our loan at maturity through refinancing. Decreasing collateral value and/or increasing interest rates may hinder a borrower's ability to refinance our loan because the underlying property cannot satisfy the debt service coverage requirements necessary to obtain new financing. If a borrower is unable to repay our loan at maturity, we could suffer additional loss which may adversely impact our financial performance.
We are subject to additional risks associated with loan participations.
Some of our loans are participation interests or co-lender arrangements in which we share the rights, obligations and benefits of the loan with other lenders. We may need the consent of these parties to exercise our rights under such loans, including rights with respect to amendment of loan documentation, enforcement proceedings in the event of default and the institution of, and control over, foreclosure proceedings. Similarly, a majority of the participants may be able to take actions to which we object but to which we will be bound if our participation interest represents a minority interest. We may be adversely affected by this lack of full control.
We are subject to additional risk associated with owning and developing real estate.
We have obtained title to a number of assets that previously served as collateral on defaulted loans. These assets are predominantly land and development assets and operating properties. These assets expose us to additional risks, including, without limitation:
We must incur costs to carry these assets and in some cases make repairs to defects in construction, make improvements to, or complete the assets, which requires additional liquidity and results in additional expenses that could exceed our original estimates and impact our operating results.
Real estate projects are not liquid and, to the extent we need to raise liquidity through asset sales, we may be limited in our ability to sell these assets in a short-time frame.
Uncertainty associated with economic conditions, rezoning, obtaining governmental permits and approvals, concerns of community associations, reliance on third party contractors, increasing commodity costs and threatened or pending litigation may materially delay our completion of rehabilitation and development activities and materially increase their cost to us.
The values of our real estate investments are subject to a number of factors outside of our control, including changes in the general economic climate, changes in interest rates and the availability of attractive financing, over-building or decreasing demand in the markets where we own assets, and changes in law and governmental regulations.

The residential market has experienced significant downturns that could recur and adversely affect us.
As of December 31, 2015, we owned land and residential condominiums with a net carrying value of $1.2 billion. The housing market in the United States has previously been affected by weakness in the economy, high unemployment levels and low consumer confidence. It is possible another downturn could occur again in the near future and adversely impact our portfolio, and accordingly our financial performance.
We may experience losses if the creditworthiness of our tenants deteriorates and they are unable to meet their lease obligations.
We own properties leased to tenants of our real estate assets and receive rents from tenants during the contracted term of such leases. A tenant's ability to pay rent is determined by its creditworthiness, among other factors. If a tenant's credit deteriorates, the tenant may default on its obligations under our lease and may also become bankrupt. The bankruptcy or insolvency of our tenants or other failure to pay is likely to adversely affect the income produced by our real estate assets. If a tenant defaults, we

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may experience delays and incur substantial costs in enforcing our rights as landlord. If a tenant files for bankruptcy, we may not be able to evict the tenant solely because of such bankruptcy or failure to pay. A court, however, may authorize a tenant to reject and terminate its lease with us. In such a case, our claim against the tenant for unpaid, future rent would be subject to a statutory cap that might be substantially less than the remaining rent owed under the lease. In addition, certain amounts paid to us within 90 days prior to the tenant's bankruptcy filing could be required to be returned to the tenant's bankruptcy estate. In any event, it is highly unlikely that a bankrupt or insolvent tenant would pay in full amounts it owes us under a lease that it intends to reject. In other circumstances, where a tenant's financial condition has become impaired, we may agree to partially or wholly terminate the lease in advance of the termination date in consideration for a lease termination fee that is likely less than the total contractual rental amount. Without regard to the manner in which the lease termination occurs, we are likely to incur additional costs in the form of tenant improvements and leasing commissions in our efforts to lease the space to a new tenant. In any of the foregoing circumstances, our financial performance could be materially adversely affected.
We are subject to risks relating to our asset concentration.
Our portfolio consists primarily of real estate and commercial real estate loans which are generally diversified by asset type, obligor, property type and geographic location. However, as of December 31, 2015, approximately 23% of the gross carrying value of our assets related to office properties, 23% related to land and development properties, 16% related to mixed use/mixed collateral properties and 11% related to hotel properties. All of these property types have been adversely affected by the previous economic recession. In addition, as of December 31, 2015, approximately 30% of the carrying value of our assets related to properties located in the northeastern U.S. (including 20% in New York), 18% related to properties located in the western U.S. (including 14% in California), 14% related to properties located in the mid-Atlantic U.S., 16% related to properties located in the southeastern U.S. and 10% related to properties located in the southwestern U.S. These regions include areas that were particularly hard hit by the prior downturn in the residential real estate markets. In addition, we have $19 million of international assets, which are subject to increased risks due to the economic uncertainty abroad. We may suffer additional losses on our assets due to these concentrations.
We underwrite the credit of prospective borrowers and tenants and often require them to provide some form of credit support such as corporate guarantees, letters of credit and/or cash security deposits. Although our loans and real estate assets are geographically diverse and the borrowers and tenants operate in a variety of industries, to the extent we have a significant concentration of interest or operating lease revenues from any single borrower or customer, the inability of that borrower or tenant to make its payment could have a material adverse effect on us. As of December 31, 2015, our five largest borrowers or tenants of net lease assets collectively accounted for approximately 21% of our 2015 revenues, of which no single customer accounts for more than 6%.
Lease expirations, lease defaults and lease terminations may adversely affect our revenue.
Lease expirations and lease terminations may result in reduced revenues if the lease payments received from replacement tenants are less than the lease payments received from the expiring or terminating corporate tenants. In addition, lease defaults or lease terminations by one or more significant tenants or the failure of tenants under expiring leases to elect to renew their leases could cause us to experience long periods of vacancy with no revenue from a facility and to incur substantial capital expenditures and/or lease concessions in order to obtain replacement tenants. Leases representing approximately 23.7% of our in-place operating lease income are scheduled to expire during the next five years.
We compete with a variety of financing and leasing sources for our customers.
The financial services industry and commercial real estate markets are highly competitive. Our competitors include finance companies, other REITs, commercial banks and thrift institutions, investment banks and hedge funds. Our competitors seek to compete aggressively on the basis of a number of factors including transaction pricing, terms and structure. We may have difficulty competing to the extent we are unwilling to match our competitors' deal terms in order to maintain our interest margins and/or credit standards. To the extent that we match competitors' pricing, terms or structure, we may experience decreased interest margins and/or increased risk of credit losses, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, liquidity and the market price of our common stock.
We face significant competition within our net leasing business from other owners, operators and developers of properties, many of which own properties similar to ours in markets where we operate. Such competition may affect our ability to attract and retain tenants and reduce the rents we are able to charge. These competing properties may have vacancy rates higher than our properties, which may result in their owners offering lower rental rates than we would or providing greater tenant improvement allowances or other leasing concessions. This combination of circumstances could adversely affect our revenues and financial performance.

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We are subject to certain risks associated with investing in real estate, including potential liabilities under environmental laws and risks of loss from weather conditions, man-made or natural disasters, climate change and terrorism.
Under various U.S. federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or previous owner of real estate (including, in certain circumstances, a secured lender that succeeds to ownership or control of a property) may become liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances at, on, under or in its property. Those laws typically impose cleanup responsibility and liability without regard to whether the owner or control party knew of or was responsible for the release or presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. The costs of investigation, remediation or removal of those substances may be substantial. The owner or control party of a site may be subject to common law claims by third parties based on damages and costs resulting from environmental contamination emanating from a site. Certain environmental laws also impose liability in connection with the handling of or exposure to asbestos-containing materials, pursuant to which third parties may seek recovery from owners of real properties for personal injuries associated with asbestos-containing materials. While a secured lender is not likely to be subject to these forms of environmental liability, when we foreclose on real property, we become an owner and are subject to the risks of environmental liability. Additionally, our net lease assets require our tenants to undertake the obligation for environmental compliance and indemnify us from liability with respect thereto. There can be no assurance that our tenants will have sufficient resources to satisfy their obligations to us.
Weather conditions and man-made or natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, droughts, fires and other environmental conditions can damage properties we own. As of December 31, 2015, approximately 21% of the carrying value of our assets was located in the western and northwestern U.S., geographic areas at higher risk for earthquakes. Additionally, we own properties located near the coastline and the value of our properties will potentially be subject to the risks associated with long-term effects of climate change. A significant number of our properties are located in major urban areas which, in recent years, have been high risk geographical areas for terrorism and threats of terrorism. Certain forms of terrorism including, but not limited to, nuclear, biological and chemical terrorism, political risks, environmental hazards and/or Acts of God may be deemed to fall completely outside the general coverage limits of our insurance policies or may be uninsurable or cost prohibitive to justify insuring against.  Furthermore, if the U.S. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act is repealed or not extended or renewed upon its expiration, the cost for terrorism insurance coverage may increase and/or the terms, conditions, exclusions, retentions, limits and sublimits of such insurance may be materially amended, and may effectively decrease the scope and availability of such insurance to the point where it is effectively unavailable. Future weather conditions, man-made or natural disasters, effects of climate change or acts of terrorism could adversely impact the demand for, and value of, our assets and could also directly impact the value of our assets through damage, destruction or loss, and could thereafter materially impact the availability or cost of insurance to protect against these events. Although we believe our owned real estate and the properties collateralizing our loan assets are adequately covered by insurance, we cannot predict at this time if we or our borrowers will be able to obtain appropriate coverage at a reasonable cost in the future, or if we will be able to continue to pass along all of the costs of insurance to our tenants. Any weather conditions, man-made or natural disasters, terrorist attack or effect of climate change, whether or not insured, could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, liquidity and the market price of our common stock. In addition, there is a risk that one or more of our property insurers may not be able to fulfill their obligations with respect to claims payments due to a deterioration in its financial condition.
From time to time we make investments in companies over which we do not have sole control. Some of these companies operate in industries that differ from our current operations, with different risks than investing in real estate.
From time to time we make debt or equity investments in other companies that we may not control or over which we may not have sole control. Although these businesses generally have a significant real estate component, some of them operate in businesses that are different from our primary business segments. Consequently, investments in these businesses, among other risks, subject us to the operating and financial risks of industries other than real estate and to the risk that we do not have sole control over the operations of these businesses.
From time to time we may make additional investments in or acquire other entities that may subject us to similar risks. Investments in entities over which we do not have sole control, including joint ventures, present additional risks such as having differing objectives than our partners or the entities in which we invest, or becoming involved in disputes, or competing with those persons. In addition, we rely on the internal controls and financial reporting controls of these entities and their failure to maintain effectiveness or comply with applicable standards may adversely affect us.

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Declines in the market values of our equity investments may adversely affect periodic reported results.
Most of our equity investments are in funds or companies that are not publicly traded and their fair value may not be readily determinable. We may periodically estimate the fair value of these investments, based upon available information and management's judgment. Because such valuations are inherently uncertain, they may fluctuate over short periods of time. In addition, our determinations regarding the fair value of these investments may be materially higher than the values that we ultimately realize upon their disposal, which could result in losses that have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, the market price of our common stock and our ability to pay dividends.
Quarterly results may fluctuate and may not be indicative of future quarterly performance.
Our quarterly operating results could fluctuate; therefore, reliance should not be placed on past quarterly results as indicative of our performance in future quarters. Factors that could cause quarterly operating results to fluctuate include, among others, variations in loan and real estate portfolio performance, levels of non-performing assets and related provisions, market values of investments, costs associated with debt, general economic conditions, the state of the real estate and financial markets and the degree to which we encounter competition in our markets.
Our ability to retain and attract key personnel is critical to our success.
Our success depends on our ability to retain our senior management and the other key members of our management team and recruit additional qualified personnel. We rely in part on equity compensation to retain and incentivize our personnel. In addition, if members of our management join competitors or form competing companies, the competition could have a material adverse effect on our business. Efforts to retain or attract professionals may result in additional compensation expense, which could affect our financial performance.
Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise our information and expose us to liability, which would cause our business and reputation to suffer.
In the ordinary course of our business, we collect and store sensitive data, including intellectual property, our proprietary business information and that of our customers, and personally identifiable information of our customers and employees, in our data centers and on our networks. The secure processing, maintenance and transmission of this information is critical to our operations and business strategy. Despite our security measures, our information technology and infrastructure may be vulnerable to attacks by hackers or breached due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions. Any such breach could compromise our networks and the information stored there could be accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or stolen. Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, disrupt our operations and the services we provide to customers, and damage our reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
We may change certain of our policies without stockholder approval.
Our charter does not set forth specific percentages of the types of investments we may make. We can amend, revise or eliminate our investment financing and conflict of interest policies at any time at our discretion without a vote of our shareholders. A change in these policies could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, liquidity and the market price of our common stock.
Certain provisions in our charter may inhibit a change in control.
Generally, to maintain our qualification as a REIT under the Code, not more than 50% in value of our outstanding shares of stock may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals at any time during the last half of our taxable year. The Code defines "individuals" for purposes of the requirement described in the preceding sentence to include some types of entities. Under our charter, no person may own more than 9.8% of our outstanding shares of stock, with some exceptions. The restrictions on transferability and ownership may delay, deter or prevent a change in control or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of the security holders.
We would be subject to adverse consequences if we fail to qualify as a REIT.
We believe that we have been organized and operated in a manner so as to qualify for taxation as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 1998. However, our qualification as a REIT has depended and will continue to depend on our ability to meet various requirements concerning, among other things, the ownership of our outstanding stock, the nature of our assets, the sources of our income and the amount of our distributions to our shareholders.

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If we were to fail to qualify as a REIT for any taxable year, we would not be allowed a deduction for distributions to our shareholders in computing our net taxable income and would be subject to U.S. federal income tax, including any applicable alternative minimum tax on our net taxable income at regular corporate rates, as well as applicable state and local taxes. Unless entitled to relief under certain Code provisions, we would also be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four subsequent taxable years following the year during which our REIT qualification was lost. In that case, we may need to borrow money or sell assets to pay taxes. As a result, cash available for distribution would be reduced for each of the years involved. Furthermore, it is possible that future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause our REIT qualification to be revoked. This could have a material adverse effect on our business and the market price of our common stock.
Our 2012 Secured Credit Facilities and 2015 Revolving Credit Facility (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 10") prohibit us from paying dividends on our common stock if we no longer qualify as a REIT.
To qualify as a REIT, we may be forced to borrow funds, sell assets or take other actions during unfavorable market conditions.
To qualify as a REIT, we generally must distribute to our shareholders at least 90% of our net taxable income, excluding net capital gains each year, and we will be subject to U.S. federal income tax, as well as applicable state and local taxes, to the extent that we distribute less than 100% of our net taxable income each year. In addition, we will be subject to a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the amount, if any, by which distributions paid by us in any calendar year are less than the sum of 85% of our ordinary income, 95% of our capital gain net income and 100% of our undistributed income from prior years.
In the event that principal, premium or interest payments with respect to a particular debt instrument that we hold are not made when due, we may nonetheless be required to continue to recognize the unpaid amounts as taxable income. In addition, we may be allocated taxable income in excess of cash flow received from some of our partnership investments. Due to these and other potential timing differences between income recognition or expense deduction and cash receipts or disbursements, there is a significant risk that we may have substantial taxable income in excess of cash available for distribution. In order to qualify as a REIT and avoid the payment of income and excise taxes, we may need to borrow funds or take other actions to meet our REIT distribution requirements for the taxable year in which the phantom income is recognized.
Complying with the REIT requirements may cause us to forego and/or liquidate otherwise attractive investments.
In order to meet the income, asset and distribution tests under the REIT rules, we may be required to take or forego certain actions. For instance, we may not be able to make certain investments and we may have to liquidate other investments. In addition, we may be required to make distributions to shareholders at disadvantageous times or when we do not have funds readily available for distribution. These actions could have the effect of reducing our income and amounts available for distribution to our shareholders.
Certain of our business activities may potentially be subject to the prohibited transaction tax, which could reduce the return on your investment.
For so long as we qualify as a REIT, our ability to dispose of certain properties may be restricted under the REIT rules, which generally impose a 100% penalty tax on any gain recognized on "prohibited transactions," which refers to the disposition of property that is deemed to be inventory or held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of our business, subject to certain exceptions. Whether property is inventory or otherwise held primarily for sale depends on the particular facts and circumstances. The Internal Revenue Code provides a safe harbor that, if met, allows a REIT to avoid being treated as engaged in a prohibited transaction. No assurance can be given that any property that we sell will not be treated as property held for sale to customers, or that we can comply with the safe harbor. The 100% tax does not apply to gains from the sale of foreclosure property or to property that is held through a taxable REIT subsidiary ("TRS") or other taxable corporation, although such income will be subject to tax in the hands of the corporation at regular corporate rates. We intend to structure our activities to avoid prohibited transaction characterization.
Certain of our activities, including our use of taxable REIT subsidiaries, are subject to taxes that could reduce our cash flows.
Even if we qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we will be required to pay some U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. taxes on our income and property, including taxes on any undistributed income, taxes on income from certain activities conducted as a result of foreclosures, and property and transfer taxes. We would be required to pay taxes on net taxable income that we fail to distribute to our shareholders. In addition, we may be required to limit certain activities that generate non-qualifying REIT income, such as land development and sales of condominiums, and/or we may be required to conduct such activities through TRS. We hold a significant amount of assets in our TRS, including assets that we have acquired through foreclosure, assets that may be treated as dealer property and other assets that could adversely affect our ability to qualify as a REIT if held at the REIT level. As a result, we will be required to pay income taxes on the taxable income generated by these assets. There are also limitations

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on the ability of TRS to make interest payments to affiliated REITs. Furthermore, we will be subject to a 100% penalty tax to the extent our economic arrangements with our TRS are not comparable to similar arrangements among unrelated parties. We will also be subject to a 100% tax to the extent we derive income from the sale of assets to customers in the ordinary course of business other than through our TRS. To the extent we or our TRS are required to pay U.S. federal, state, local or non-U.S. taxes, we will have less cash available for distribution to our shareholders.
We have substantial net operating and net capital loss carry forwards which we use to offset our tax and distribution requirements. In the event that we experience an "ownership change" for purposes of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Internal Revenue Code, our ability to use these losses will be limited. An "ownership change" is determined based upon complex rules which track the changes in ownership that occur in our common stock for a trailing three year period. We have experienced volatility and significant trading in our common stock in recent years. The occurrence of an ownership change is generally beyond our control and, if triggered, may increase our tax and distribution obligations for which we may not have sufficient cash flow.
A failure to comply with the limits on our ownership of and relationship with our TRS would jeopardize our REIT qualification and may result in the application of a 100% excise tax.
No more than 25% (20% for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017) of the value of a REIT's total assets may consist of stock or securities of one or more TRS. This requirement limits the extent to which we can conduct activities through TRS or expand the activities that we conduct through TRS. The values of some of our assets, including assets that we hold through TRS may not be subject to precise determination, and values are subject to change in the future. In addition, we hold certain mortgage and mezzanine loans within one or more of our TRS that are secured by real property. We treat these loans as qualifying assets for purposes of the REIT asset tests to the extent that such mortgage loans are secured by real property and such mezzanine loans are secured by an interest in a limited liability company that holds real property, and pursuant to a private letter ruling we received from the IRS we do not treat such loans as subject to the limitation that securities from TRS must constitute no more than 25% (20% for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017) of our total assets. We are entitled to rely upon this private letter ruling only to the extent that we did not misstate or omit a material fact in the ruling request and that we continue to operate in accordance with the material facts described in such request, and no assurance can be given that we will always be able to do so. To the extent that any loan was recharacterized as equity, it would increase the amount of non-real estate securities that we have in our TRS and could adversely affect our ability to meet the limitation described above. If we were not able to exclude such loans to our TRS from the limitation described above, our ability to meet the REIT asset tests and other REIT requirements could be adversely affected. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we have met or will be able to continue to comply with the TRS limitation.
In addition, we may from time to time need to make distributions from a TRS in order to keep the value of our TRS below the TRS limitation. However, TRS dividends will generally not constitute qualifying income for purposes of the 75% REIT gross income test. While we will monitor our compliance with both this income test and the limitation on the percentage of our total assets represented by TRS securities, and intend to conduct our affairs so as to comply with both, the two may at times be in conflict with one another. For example, it is possible that we may wish to distribute a dividend from a TRS in order to reduce the value of our TRS, but we may be unable to do so without violating the 75% REIT gross income test.
Although there are other measures we can take in such circumstances in order to remain in compliance with the requirements for REIT qualification, there can be no assurance that we will be able to comply with both of these tests in all market conditions.
Dividends payable by REITs do not qualify for the reduced tax rates on dividend income from regular corporations, which could adversely affect the value of our common stock.
The maximum U.S. federal income tax rate for certain qualified dividends payable to U.S. shareholders that are individuals, trusts and estates is 20%. Dividends payable by REITs, however, are generally not eligible for the reduced rates and therefore may be subject to a 39.6% maximum U.S. federal income tax rate on ordinary income when paid to such shareholders. Although the reduced U.S. federal income tax rate applicable to dividend income from regular corporate dividends does not adversely affect the taxation of REITs or dividends paid by REITs, the more favorable rates applicable to regular corporate dividends could cause investors who are individuals, trusts and estates to perceive investments in REITs to be relatively less attractive than investments in the stocks of non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which could adversely affect the value of the shares of REITs, including our common stock.

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Legislative or regulatory tax changes related to REITs could materially and adversely affect our business.
At any time, the U.S. federal income tax laws or regulations governing REITs or the administrative interpretations of those laws or regulations may be changed, possibly with retroactive effect. We cannot predict if or when any new U.S. federal income tax law, regulation or administrative interpretation, or any amendment to any existing U.S. federal income tax law, regulation or administrative interpretation, will be adopted, promulgated or become effective or whether any such law, regulation or interpretation may take effect retroactively. We and our shareholders could be adversely affected by any such change in, or any new, U.S. federal income tax law, regulation or administrative interpretation.
Our Investment Company Act exemption limits our investment discretion and loss of the exemption would adversely affect us.
We believe that we currently are not, and we intend to operate our company so that we will not be, regulated as an investment company under the Investment Company Act because we are "primarily engaged in the business of purchasing or otherwise acquiring mortgages and other liens on and interest in real estate." Specifically, we are required to invest at least 55% of our assets in "qualifying real estate assets" (that is, real estate, mortgage loans and other qualifying interests in real estate), and at least an additional 25% of our assets in other "real estate-related assets," such as mezzanine loans and unsecured investments in real estate entities, or additional qualifying real estate assets.
We will need to monitor our assets to ensure that we continue to satisfy the percentage tests. Maintaining our exemption from regulation as an investment company under the Investment Company Act limits our ability to invest in assets that otherwise would meet our investment strategies. If we fail to qualify for this exemption, we could not operate our business efficiently under the regulatory scheme imposed on investment companies under the Investment Company Act, and we could be required to restructure our activities. This would have a material adverse effect on our financial performance and the market price of our securities.
Actions of the U.S. government, including the U.S. Congress, Federal Reserve, U.S. Treasury and other governmental and regulatory bodies, to stabilize or reform the financial markets, or market responses to those actions, may not achieve the intended effect and may adversely affect our business.
The Obama Administration, Congress and regulators have increased their focus on the regulation of the financial industry. New or modified regulations and related regulatory guidance, including under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act") may have unforeseen or unintended adverse effects on the financial industry. Laws, regulations or policies, including accounting standards and interpretations, currently affecting us may change at any time. Regulatory authorities may also change their interpretation of these statutes and regulations. Therefore, our business may also be adversely affected by future changes in laws, regulations, policies or interpretations or regulatory approaches to compliance and enforcement.
In addition to the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act, various legislative bodies have also considered altering the existing framework governing creditors' rights and mortgage products including legislation that would result in or allow loan modifications of various sorts. Such legislation may change the operating environment in substantial and unpredictable ways. We cannot predict whether new legislation will be enacted, and if enacted, the effect that it or any regulations would have on our activities, financial condition, or results of operations.
Item 1b.    Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2.    Properties
The Company's principal executive and administrative offices are located at 1114 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. Its telephone number and web address are (212) 930-9400 and www.istar.com, respectively. The lease for the Company's principal executive and administrative offices expires in February 2021. The Company's principal regional offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; Hartford, Connecticut; San Francisco, California and two offices in the Los Angeles, California metropolitan area.
See Item 1—"Net Lease," and "Operating Properties" for a discussion of properties held by the Company for investment purposes and Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Schedule III," for a detailed listing of such facilities.

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Item 3.    Legal Proceedings
The Company and/or one or more of its subsidiaries is party to various pending litigation matters that are considered ordinary routine litigation incidental to its real estate and real estate related business activities, including loan foreclosure and foreclosure-related proceedings. In addition to such matters, the Company is a party to the following legal proceedings:
Shareholder Action
On March 7, 2014, a shareholder action purporting to assert derivative, class and individual claims was filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland naming the Company, a number of our current and former senior executives (including our chief executive officer) and current and former directors as defendants.  The complaint sought unspecified damages and other relief and alleged breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and other causes of action arising out of shares of our common stock issued by the Company to our senior executives pursuant to restricted stock unit awards granted in December 2008 and modified in July 2011. On October 30, 2014, the Circuit Court granted the defendants’ Motions to Dismiss and plaintiffs’ claims against all of the defendants in this action were dismissed. Plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of the dismissal of their claims against the Company and all other defendants. Oral argument took place before the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland on December 9, 2015. On January 28, 2016, the Court of Special Appeals affirmed the order of the Circuit Court, holding that the Circuit Court properly dismissed plaintiffs' claims against all defendants, including the Company.
U.S. Home Corporation ("Lennar") v. Settlers Crossing, LLC, et al. (Civil Action No. DKC 08-1863)
On January 22, 2015, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (the "Court") entered a judgment in favor of the Company in the matter of Lennar v. Settlers Crossing, LLC, et al. (Civil Action No. DKC 08-1863). The litigation involved a dispute over the purchase and sale of approximately 1,250 acres of land in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The Court found that the Company was entitled to specific performance and awarded damages to it in the aggregate amount of: (i) the remaining purchase price to be paid by Lennar of $114.0 million; plus (ii) interest on the unpaid amount at a rate of 12% per annum, calculated on a per diem basis, from May 27, 2008, until Lennar proceeds to settlement on the land; plus (iii) real estate taxes paid by the Company; plus (iv) actual and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred by the Company in connection with the litigation. The Court ordered Lennar to proceed to settlement on the land and to pay the total amounts awarded to the Company within 30 days of the judgment. A third party is entitled to a participation interest in all proceeds. Lennar has appealed the Court's judgment. The Court has granted Lennar's motion to stay the judgment pending appeal, subject to Lennar posting a required appeal bond, which has been posted. The Court also clarified the judgment that the unpaid amount will accrue simple interest at a rate of 12% annually, including while the appeal is pending. A court-ordered mediation took place on August 13, 2015, but it was unsuccessful. In the pending appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the parties have filed their respective briefs. Oral argument has not yet been scheduled. There can be no assurance as to the timing or actual receipt by the Company of amounts awarded by the Court or the outcome of any appeal.
Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5.    Market for Registrant's Equity and Related Share Matters
The Company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "STAR." The high and low sales prices per share of common stock are set forth below for the periods indicated.
 
 
2015
 
2014
Quarter Ended
 
High
 
Low
 
High
 
Low
December 31
 
$
13.34

 
$
11.55

 
$
14.60

 
$
12.30

September 30
 
$
13.85

 
$
11.54

 
$
15.27

 
$
13.26

June 30
 
$
14.77

 
$
12.89

 
$
15.19

 
$
13.94

March 31
 
$
14.17

 
$
12.40

 
$
15.91

 
$
13.79

On February 19, 2016, the closing sale price of the common stock as reported by the NYSE was $8.55. The Company had 1,960 holders of record of common stock as of February 19, 2016.

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Dividends
The Company's Board of Directors has not established any minimum distribution level. In order to maintain its qualification as a REIT, the Company intends to pay dividends to its shareholders that, on an annual basis, will represent at least 90% of its taxable income (which may not necessarily equal net income as calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP")), determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gains. The Company has recorded net operating losses ("NOLs") and may record NOLs in the future, which may reduce its taxable income in future periods and lower or eliminate entirely the Company's obligation to pay dividends for such periods in order to maintain its REIT qualification.
Holders of common stock, certain unvested restricted stock awards and common share equivalents will be entitled to receive distributions if, as and when the Company's Board of Directors authorizes and declares distributions. However, rights to distributions may be subordinated to the rights of holders of preferred stock, when preferred stock is issued and outstanding. In addition, the Company's 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility and 2015 Revolving Credit Facility (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 10") permit the Company to distribute 100% of its REIT taxable income on an annual basis for so long as the Company maintains its qualification as a REIT. The 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility and 2015 Revolving Credit Facility generally restrict the Company from paying any common dividends if it ceases to qualify as a REIT. In any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, each outstanding share of common stock will entitle its holder to a proportionate share of the assets that remain after the Company pays its liabilities and any preferential distributions owed to preferred shareholders.
The Company did not declare or pay dividends on its common stock for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. The Company declared and paid dividends of $8.0 million, $11.0 million, $7.8 million, $6.1 million, $9.4 million, and $9.0 million on its Series D, E, F, G, I, and J preferred stock, respectively, during each of the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. All of the dividends qualified as return of capital for tax reporting purposes. There are no dividend arrearages on any of the preferred shares currently outstanding.
Distributions to shareholders will generally be taxable as ordinary income, although all or a portion of such distributions may be designated by the Company as capital gain or may constitute a tax-free return of capital. The Company annually furnishes to each of its shareholders a statement setting forth the distributions paid during the preceding year and their characterization as ordinary income, capital gain or return of capital.
No assurance can be given as to the amounts or timing of future distributions, as such distributions are subject to the Company's taxable income after giving effect to its NOL carryforwards, financial condition, capital requirements, debt covenants, any change in the Company's intention to maintain its REIT qualification and such other factors as the Company's Board of Directors deems relevant. The Company may elect to satisfy some of its REIT distribution requirements, if any, through qualifying stock dividends.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table sets forth the information with respect to purchases made by or on behalf of the Company of its common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2015.
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)
Average Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Plan
Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans(1)
October 1 to October 31, 2015
374,510

$
12.64

374,510

$
43,969,952

November 1 to November 30, 2015
2,907,196

$
12.28

2,907,196

$
8,276,089

December 1 to December 31, 2015
792,355

$
12.14

792,355

$
48,660,747

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
The Company has a publicly announced plan that authorizes the repurchase of common stock from time to time in open market and privately negotiated purchases, including pursuant to one or more trading plans. There is no fixed expiration date to this stock repurchase program. The Company's Board of Directors increased the limit to $50.0 million on September 21, 2015 and authorized a new $50.0 million limit on December 21, 2015 after the prior availability was substantially utilized. Subsequent to December 31, 2015, the Company repurchased 5.2 million shares of its outstanding common stock for $52.0 million, at an average cost of $10.10 per share. In February 2016, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new $50.0 million repurchase program.
In August 2015, the Company repurchased and retired all of its outstanding 14,888 HPUs, representing 2.8 million common stock equivalents. Refer to Note 13 for details on the Company's repurchase of its outstanding HPUs.

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Disclosure of Equity Compensation Plan Information
Plans Category
 
(a)
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
(b)
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
(c)
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders-restricted stock awards(1)(2)
 
722,204

 
N/A
 
3,726,722

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Restricted Stock—The amount shown in column (a) includes 327,496 unvested restricted stock units which may vest in the future based on the employees' continued service to the Company and 97,953 unvested performance-based restricted stock units representing the right to receive an equivalent number of shares of the Company's common stock if and when the Units vest. The performance is based on the Company's total shareholder return, measured over a performance period ending on the awards cliff vest date. Vesting will range from 0% to 200% of the target, if the employee remains employed by the Company on the vesting date. None of these unvested units are included in the Company's outstanding share balance (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 14" for a more detailed description of the Company's restricted stock grants). Substantially all of the restricted stock units included in column (a) are required to be settled on a net, after-tax basis (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings); therefore, the actual number of shares issued will be less than the gross amount of the awards. The amount shown in column (a) also includes 296,755 of common stock equivalents and restricted stock awarded to our non-employee directors in consideration of their service to the Company as directors. Common stock equivalents represent rights to receive shares of common stock at the date the common stock equivalents are settled. Common stock equivalents have dividend equivalent rights beginning on the date of grant. The amount in column (c) represents the aggregate amount of stock options, shares of restricted stock units or other performance awards that could be granted under compensation plans approved by the Company's security holders after giving effect to previously issued awards of stock options, shares of restricted stock units and other performance awards (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 14" for a more detailed description of the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plans).
(2)
The amount shown in column (a) does not include a currently indeterminable number of shares that may be issued upon the satisfaction of performance and vesting conditions of awards made under the Company's 2013 Performance Incentive Plan ("iPIP") approved by shareholders. In no event may the number of shares issued exceed the amount available in column (c) unless shareholders authorize additional shares (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 14" for a more detailed description of iPIP.)


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Item 6.    Selected Financial Data
The following table sets forth selected financial data on a consolidated historical basis for the Company. This information should be read in conjunction with the discussions set forth in Item 7—"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
 
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
(In thousands, except per share data and ratios)
OPERATING DATA:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating lease income
 
$
229,720

 
$
243,100

 
$
234,567

 
$
216,291

 
$
195,872

Interest income
 
134,687

 
122,704

 
108,015

 
133,410

 
226,871

Other income
 
49,931

 
81,033

 
48,208

 
47,838

 
39,722

Land development revenue
 
100,216

 
15,191

 

 

 

Total revenue
 
514,554

 
462,028

 
390,790

 
397,539

 
462,465

Interest expense
 
224,639

 
224,483

 
266,225

 
355,097

 
342,186

Real estate expense
 
146,750

 
163,389

 
157,441

 
151,458

 
138,714

Land development cost of sales
 
67,382

 
12,840

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization
 
65,247

 
73,571

 
71,266

 
68,770

 
58,091

General and administrative
 
81,277

 
88,287

 
92,114

 
80,856

 
105,039

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
 
36,567

 
(1,714
)
 
5,489

 
81,740

 
46,412

Impairment of assets
 
10,524

 
34,634

 
12,589

 
13,778

 
13,239

Other expense
 
6,374

 
6,340

 
8,050

 
17,266

 
11,070

Total costs and expenses
 
638,760

 
601,830

 
613,174

 
768,965

 
714,751

Income (loss) before earnings from equity method investments and other items
 
(124,206
)
 
(139,802
)
 
(222,384
)
 
(371,426
)
 
(252,286
)
Gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt, net
 
(281
)
 
(25,369
)
 
(33,190
)
 
(37,816
)
 
101,466

Earnings from equity method investments
 
32,153

 
94,905

 
41,520

 
103,009

 
95,091

Loss on transfer of interest to unconsolidated subsidiary
 

 

 
(7,373
)
 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
 
(92,334
)
 
(70,266
)
 
(221,427
)
 
(306,233
)
 
(55,729
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
 
(7,639
)
 
(3,912
)
 
659

 
(8,445
)
 
4,719

Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
(99,973
)
 
(74,178
)
 
(220,768
)
 
(314,678
)
 
(51,010
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 

 

 
644

 
(17,481
)
 
(5,514
)
Gain from discontinued operations
 

 

 
22,233

 
27,257

 
25,110

Income from sales of real estate
 
93,816

 
89,943

 
86,658

 
63,472

 
5,721

Net income (loss)
 
(6,157
)
 
15,765

 
(111,233
)
 
(241,430
)
 
(25,693
)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
3,722

 
704

 
(718
)
 
1,500

 
3,629

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc.
 
(2,435
)
 
16,469

 
(111,951
)
 
(239,930
)
 
(22,064
)
Preferred dividends
 
(51,320
)
 
(51,320
)
 
(49,020
)
 
(42,320
)
 
(42,320
)
Net (income) loss allocable to HPU holders and Participating Security holders(1)
 
1,080

 
1,129

 
5,202

 
9,253

 
1,997

Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders
 
$
(52,675
)
 
$
(33,722
)
 
$
(155,769
)
 
$
(272,997
)
 
$
(62,387
)
Per common share data(2):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. from continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted
 
$
(0.62
)
 
$
(0.40
)
 
$
(2.09
)
 
$
(3.37
)
 
$
(0.91
)
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc.:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted
 
$
(0.62
)
 
$
(0.40
)
 
$
(1.83
)
 
$
(3.26
)
 
$
(0.70
)
Dividends declared per common share
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$


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For the Years Ended December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
(In thousands, except per share data and ratios)
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted income allocable to common shareholders(3)
 
$
83,977

 
$
109,377

 
$
(21,677
)
 
$
(53,847
)
 
$
(3,316
)
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(4)
 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred dividends(4)
 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic and diluted
 
84,987

 
85,031

 
84,990

 
83,742

 
88,688

Cash flows (used in) from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating activities
 
$
(59,947
)
 
$
(10,342
)
 
$
(180,465
)
 
$
(191,932
)
 
$
(28,577
)
Investing activities
 
184,028

 
159,793

 
893,447

 
1,267,047

 
1,461,257

Financing activities
 
114,481

 
(190,958
)
 
(455,758
)
 
(1,175,597
)
 
(1,580,719
)

 
 
As of December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
(In thousands)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
 


 


 


 


 
 
Total real estate(5)
 
$
1,731,257

 
$
1,983,734

 
$
2,224,664

 
$
2,409,864

 
$
2,597,735

Land and development(5)
 
1,001,963

 
978,962

 
932,034

 
965,100

 
973,205

Loans receivable and other lending investments, net
 
1,601,985

 
1,377,843

 
1,370,109

 
1,829,985

 
2,860,762

Total assets
 
5,622,892

 
5,463,133

 
5,642,011

 
6,159,999

 
7,523,083

Debt obligations, net
 
4,143,683

 
4,022,684

 
4,158,125

 
4,691,494

 
5,837,540

Total equity
 
1,101,330

 
1,248,348

 
1,301,465

 
1,313,154

 
1,573,604

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
All of the Company's outstanding HPUs were repurchased and retired on August 13, 2015 (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 13). Participating Security holders are non-employee directors who hold unvested common stock equivalents and restricted stock awards granted under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plans that are eligible to participate in dividends (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 14 and 15).
(2)
See Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 15."
(3)
Adjusted Income should be examined in conjunction with net income (loss) as shown in our consolidated statements of operations. Adjusted Income should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) (determined in accordance with GAAP), as an indicator of our performance, or to cash flows from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our liquidity, nor is Adjusted Income indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs or available for distribution to shareholders. Rather, Adjusted Income is an additional measure for us to use to analyze how our business is performing. It should be noted that our manner of calculating Adjusted Income may differ from the calculations of similarly-titled measures by other companies. See computation of Adjusted Income on page 38.
(4)
This ratio of earnings to fixed charges is calculated in accordance with SEC Regulation S-K Item 503. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, earnings were not sufficient to cover fixed charges by $99,825, $89,948, $240,912, $305,450 and $65,842, respectively, and earnings were not sufficient to cover fixed charges and preferred dividends by $151,145, $141,268, $289,932, $347,770 and $108,162, respectively. The Company's unsecured debt securities have a fixed charge coverage covenant which is calculated differently in accordance with the terms of the agreements governing such securities.
(5)
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.


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Item 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Certain statements in this report, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements are included with respect to, among other things, the Company's current business plan, business strategy, portfolio management, prospects and liquidity. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that the Company believes might cause such differences are discussed in the section entitled, "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1a of this Form 10-K or otherwise accompany the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In assessing all forward-looking statements, readers are urged to read carefully all cautionary statements contained in this Form 10-K. For purposes of this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, the terms "we," "our" and "us" refer to iStar Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
This discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting our consolidated operating results, financial condition and liquidity during the three-year period ended December 31, 2015. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes for the three-year period ended December 31, 2015 included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. These historical financial statements may not be indicative of our future performance. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in the Company's consolidated financial statements and the related notes to conform to the current period presentation.
Introduction
iStar Inc., doing business as "iStar," finances, invests in and develops real estate and real estate related projects as part of its fully-integrated investment platform. We have invested more than $35 billion over the past two decades and are structured as a REIT with a diversified portfolio focused on larger assets located in major metropolitan markets. Our primary business segments are real estate finance, net lease, operating properties and land and development.
Our real estate finance portfolio is comprised of senior and mezzanine real estate loans that may be either fixed-rate or variable-rate and are structured to meet the specific financing needs of borrowers. Our portfolio also includes preferred equity investments and senior and subordinated loans to business entities, particularly entities engaged in real estate or real estate related businesses, and may be either secured or unsecured. Our loan portfolio includes whole loans and loan participations.
Our net lease portfolio is primarily comprised of properties owned by us and leased to single creditworthy tenants where the properties are subject to long-term leases. Most of the leases provide for expenses at the facilities to be paid by the tenants on a triple net lease basis. The properties in this portfolio are diversified by property type and geographic location. In 2014, the Company partnered with a sovereign wealth fund to form a venture in which the partners plan to contribute equity to acquire and develop net lease assets.
Our operating properties portfolio is comprised of commercial and residential properties which represent a diverse pool of assets across a broad range of geographies and property types. We generally seek to reposition or redevelop these assets with the objective of maximizing their value through the infusion of capital and/or intensive asset management efforts. The commercial properties within this portfolio include office, retail, hotel and other property types. The residential properties within this portfolio are generally luxury condominium projects located in major U.S. cities where our strategy is to sell individual units through retail distribution channels.
Our land and development portfolio is primarily comprised of land entitled for master planned communities as well as waterfront and urban infill land parcels located throughout the U.S. Master planned communities represent large-scale residential projects that we will entitle, plan and/or develop and may sell through retail channels to home builders or in bulk. Waterfront parcels are generally entitled for residential projects and urban infill parcels are generally entitled for mixed-use projects. We may develop these properties ourself or sell to or partner with commercial real estate developers.

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Executive Overview

We have continued to originate investments within our core business segments of real estate finance and net lease, which we anticipate should drive future revenue growth. In addition, we have made significant investments within our operating property and land and development portfolios in order to better position assets for sale. Through strategic ventures, we have partnered with other providers of capital within our net lease segment and with developers with residential building expertise within our land and development segment. These partnerships have had a positive impact on our business, particularly in our land and development segment, which experienced an increase in revenue in 2015.
Access to the capital markets has allowed us to extend our debt maturity profile, lower our cost of capital and become primarily an unsecured borrower. In 2015, we entered into the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility with a maximum capacity of $250.0 million. In 2014, we fully repaid our largest secured credit facility using proceeds from unsecured notes issuances. This repayment unencumbered $2.0 billion of collateral and provides us with additional liquidity as we now retain 100% of the proceeds from sales and repayments of these previously encumbered assets, rather than directing them to repay the facility. As of December 31, 2015, we had $711.1 million of cash, which we expect to use primarily to fund future investment activities, pay down debt, and for general corporate purposes.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, three of our four business segments, including real estate finance, net lease and operating properties, contributed positively to our earnings. We continue to work on repositioning or redeveloping our transitional operating properties and progressing on the entitlement and development of our land and development assets in order to maximize their value. We intend to continue these efforts, with the objective of having these assets contribute positively to earnings in the future. For the year ended December 31, 2015, we recorded a net loss allocable to common shareholders of $52.7 million, compared to a net loss of $33.7 million during the prior year. Adjusted income allocable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $84.0 million, compared to $109.4 million during the prior year. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we recognized $62.8 million less in equity method earnings than we did in the prior year, primarily associated with the sales of certain investments in 2014. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in total gross margin from our land and development portfolio, which improved to $49.5 million in 2015 from $17.3 million in 2014.

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Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2015 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2014
 
For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Operating lease income
$
229,720

 
$
243,100

 
$
(13,380
)
 
(6
)%
Interest income
134,687

 
122,704

 
11,983

 
10
 %
Other income
49,931

 
81,033

 
(31,102
)
 
(38
)%
Land development revenue
100,216

 
15,191

 
85,025

 
>100%

Total revenue
514,554

 
462,028

 
52,526

 
11
 %
Interest expense
224,639

 
224,483

 
156

 
 %
Real estate expenses
146,750

 
163,389

 
(16,639
)
 
(10
)%
Land development cost of sales
67,382

 
12,840

 
54,542

 
>100%

Depreciation and amortization
65,247

 
73,571

 
(8,324
)
 
(11
)%
General and administrative
81,277

 
88,287

 
(7,010
)
 
(8
)%
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
36,567

 
(1,714
)
 
38,281

 
<(100%)

Impairment of assets
10,524

 
34,634

 
(24,110
)
 
(70
)%
Other expense
6,374

 
6,340

 
34

 
1
 %
Total costs and expenses
638,760

 
601,830

 
36,930

 
6
 %
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net
(281
)
 
(25,369
)
 
25,088

 
(99
)%
Earnings from equity method investments
32,153

 
94,905

 
(62,752
)
 
(66
)%
Income tax expense
(7,639
)
 
(3,912
)
 
(3,727
)
 
95
 %
Income from sales of real estate
93,816

 
89,943

 
3,873

 
4
 %
Net income (loss)
$
(6,157
)
 
$
15,765

 
$
(21,922
)
 
<(100%)


Revenue—Operating lease income, which primarily includes income from net lease assets and commercial operating properties, decreased to $229.7 million in 2015 from $243.1 million in 2014.

Operating lease income from net lease assets decreased slightly to $151.5 million in 2015 from $151.9 million in 2014. The net lease portfolio generated an unleveraged yield of 7.8% for 2015 as compared to 7.9% for 2014 as rental rates for new leases were lower than rental rates for leases that terminated since December 31, 2014. The decrease in operating lease income was driven primarily by a decrease related to asset sales offset by an increase in operating lease income from same store net lease assets. Operating lease income for same store net lease assets, defined as net lease assets we owned on or prior to January 1, 2014 and were in service through December 31, 2015, increased to $140.3 million in 2015 from $137.3 million in 2014 due primarily to an increase in rent per occupied square foot, which was $9.84 for 2015 and $9.56 for 2014, and an increase in the occupancy rate, which was 95.7% as of December 31, 2015 and 95.0% as of December 31, 2014.

Operating lease income from commercial operating properties decreased to $77.0 million in 2015 from $87.7 million in 2014. This decrease was primarily due to the sale of a leasehold interest in an operating property and other asset sales, partially offset by additional income in 2015 for three commercial operating properties acquired in 2014 and an increase in leasing activity at other properties. Operating lease income for same store commercial operating properties, defined as commercial operating properties, excluding hotels, we owned on or prior to January 1, 2014 and were in service through December 31, 2015, increased to $60.7 million in 2015 from $56.8 million in 2014 due primarily to an increase in occupancy rates, which increased to 74.7% as of December 31, 2015 from 68.2% as of December 31, 2014. The increase was partially offset by a decline in rent per occupied square foot for same store commercial operating properties, which was $21.64 for 2015 and $23.01 for 2014. Ancillary operating lease income for residential operating properties and land and development assets decreased to $1.2 million in 2015 from $3.5 million in 2014.

Interest income increased to $134.7 million in 2015 as compared to $122.7 million in 2014 due primarily to an increase in the size of the loan portfolio, partially offset by $6.3 million of income recognized in 2014 from the acquisition and repayment of a loan. New investment originations and additional fundings on existing loans raised our average balance of performing loans to $1.52 billion for 2015 from $1.27 billion for 2014. The weighted average yield of our performing loans decreased to 8.8% for

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2015 from 9.1% for 2014, excluding $6.3 million of income recognized from the acquisition and repayment of a loan, due primarily to lower interest rates on loan originations in 2015 and payoffs of loans with higher interest rates.
Other income decreased to $49.9 million in 2015 as compared to $81.0 million in 2014. The decrease in 2015 was due to gains on sales of non-performing loans of $19.1 million, income related to a lease modification fee of $5.3 million and income related to an early termination fee of $3.4 million all recognized in 2014. The decrease was partially offset by a $5.5 million financing commitment termination fee recognized in 2015.
Land development revenue and cost of sales—In 2015, we sold residential lots, units and parcels for proceeds of $100.2 million which had associated cost of sales of $67.4 million. In 2014, we sold residential lots and units for proceeds of $15.2 million which had associated cost of sales of $12.8 million. The increase in 2015 as compared to 2014 was primarily due to the progression of our land and development projects in 2015, including the sale of two land parcels for land development revenue of $62.8 million resulting in a gross margin of $24.2 million.
Costs and expenses—Interest expense remained constant at $224.6 million in 2015 as compared to $224.5 million in 2014. This was due to a higher average outstanding debt balance offset by a lower weighted average cost of debt. The average outstanding balance of our debt increased to $4.18 billion for 2015 from $4.08 billion for 2014. Our weighted average cost of debt decreased to 5.4% for 2015 from 5.5% for 2014.
Real estate expenses decreased to $146.8 million in 2015 as compared to $163.4 million in 2014. The decrease was primarily related to expenses associated with residential units, which decreased to $14.2 million in 2015 from $25.6 million in 2014 due to unit sales. The decrease was also related to a decline in expenses for commercial operating properties to $81.7 million in 2015 from $87.9 million in 2014 which was primarily due to the sale of operating properties in 2015 and late 2014. Expenses for same store commercial operating properties, excluding hotels, increased slightly to $39.7 million from $39.2 million in 2015. Expenses for net lease assets decreased to $21.9 million in 2015 from $23.0 million in 2014. This decrease was primarily due to asset sales during 2014. Expenses for same store net lease assets increased to $20.2 million in 2015 from $19.9 million for 2014. Carry costs and other expenses on our land and development assets increased to $29.0 million in 2015 as compared to $26.9 million in 2014, primarily related to an increase in costs incurred on certain land and development projects and an increase in marketing costs.
Depreciation and amortization decreased to $65.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2015 from $73.6 million for the same period in 2014. The decrease was primarily due to the sale of a leasehold interest in an operating property and other asset sales in 2015 and accelerated depreciation related to terminated leases during 2014.
General and administrative expenses decreased to $81.3 million in 2015 as compared to $88.3 million in 2015, primarily due to a decrease in compensation related costs pertaining to annual performance based bonuses.
The net provision for loan losses was $36.6 million in 2015 as compared to a net recovery of loan losses of $1.7 million in 2014. Included in the net provision for 2015 were provisions for specific reserves of $34.1 million due primarily to one new non-performing loan and an increase in the general reserve of $2.5 million due primarily to new investment originations. Included in the net recovery for 2014 were recoveries of previously recorded loan loss reserves of $10.1 million, provisions for specific reserves of $4.1 million and an increase of $4.3 million in the general reserve due primarily to new investment originations.
In 2015, we recorded impairments on real estate assets totaling $10.5 million resulting from a change in business strategy on one land and development asset and two commercial operating properties and unfavorable local market conditions for one residential property. In 2014, we recorded impairments on real estate assets totaling $34.6 million resulting from changes in business strategies for one residential property and one land and development asset, continued unfavorable local market conditions at two real estate properties and the sale of net lease assets.

Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net—In 2015 and 2014, we incurred losses on early extinguishment of debt of $0.3 million and $25.4 million, respectively. In 2015, net losses on the early extinguishment of debt related to accelerated amortization of discounts and fees in connection with amortization payments of our 2012 Secured Credit Facilities. In 2014, together with cash on hand, net proceeds from the 2014 issuances of our 4.00% senior unsecured notes due November 2017 and our 5.00% senior unsecured notes due July 2019 were used to fully repay and terminate our secured credit facility entered into in February 2013. As a result, in 2014, we expensed $22.8 million relating to accelerated amortization of discount and fees associated with the payoff of that secured credit facility. We also recorded $2.6 million of losses in 2014 related to the accelerated amortization of discounts and fees in connection with amortization payments that we made on our secured credit facilities.

Earnings from equity method investments—Earnings from equity method investments decreased to $32.2 million in 2015 as compared to $94.9 million in 2014. In 2015, we recognized $23.6 million related to sales activity on a land development venture, $5.2 million related to leasing operations at our Net Lease Venture and an aggregate $3.4 million in earnings from our remaining

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equity method investments. In 2014, we recognized $56.8 million of income resulting from asset sales by two of our equity method investees and a legal settlement received by one of the investees. We also recognized $14.7 million of earnings related to sales activity on a land and development venture, $9.0 million of income related to carried interest from a previously held strategic investment and an aggregate $14.4 million related to earnings from our remaining equity method investments.

Income tax (expense) benefit—Income taxes are primarily generated by assets held in our TRS. Income tax expense increased to $7.6 million in 2015 as compared to $3.9 million in 2014. The increase in current income tax expense relates primarily to taxable income generated by the sales of TRS properties.

Income from sales of real estate—Income from sales of real estate increased to $93.8 million in 2015 from $89.9 million in 2014. In 2015, we sold 12 net lease assets resulting in gains of $40.1 million. We also sold a commercial operating property for $68.5 million to a newly formed unconsolidated entity in which we own a 50% equity interest and recognized a gain on sale of $13.6 million, reflecting our share of the interest sold. In 2015 and 2014, we sold residential condominiums that resulted in income of $40.1 million and $79.1 million, respectively. In 2014, we sold net lease assets with a carrying value of $8.0 million resulting in a gain of $6.2 million and a commercial operating property with a carrying value of $29.4 million resulting in a gain of $4.6 million.

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Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2014 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2013
 
For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Operating lease income
$
243,100

 
$
234,567

 
$
8,533

 
4
 %
Interest income
122,704

 
108,015

 
14,689

 
14
 %
Other income
81,033

 
48,208

 
32,825

 
68
 %
Land development revenue
15,191

 

 
15,191

 
100
 %
Total revenue
462,028

 
390,790

 
71,238

 
18
 %
Interest expense
224,483

 
266,225

 
(41,742
)
 
(16
)%
Real estate expenses
163,389

 
157,441

 
5,948

 
4
 %
Land development cost of sales
12,840

 

 
12,840

 
100
 %
Depreciation and amortization
73,571

 
71,266

 
2,305

 
3
 %
General and administrative
88,287

 
92,114

 
(3,827
)
 
(4
)%
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
(1,714
)
 
5,489

 
(7,203
)
 
<(100%)

Impairment of assets
34,634

 
12,589

 
22,045

 
>100%

Other expense
6,340

 
8,050

 
(1,710
)
 
(21
)%
Total costs and expenses
601,830

 
613,174

 
(11,344
)
 
(2
)%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net
(25,369
)
 
(33,190
)
 
7,821

 
(24
)%
Earnings from equity method investments
94,905

 
41,520

 
53,385

 
>100%

Loss on transfer of interest to unconsolidated subsidiary

 
(7,373
)
 
7,373

 
100
 %
Income tax (expense) benefit
(3,912
)
 
659

 
(4,571
)
 
<(100%)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 
644

 
(644
)
 
(100
)%
Gain from discontinued operations

 
22,233

 
(22,233
)
 
(100
)%
Income from sales of real estate
89,943

 
86,658

 
3,285

 
4
 %
Net income (loss)
$
15,765

 
$
(111,233
)
 
$
126,998

 
>100%


Revenue—Operating lease income, which primarily includes income from net lease assets and commercial operating properties, increased to $243.1 million in 2014 from $234.6 million in 2013.
Operating lease income from net lease assets increased to $151.9 million in 2014 from $147.3 million in 2013. The net lease portfolio generated an unleveraged yield of 7.9% for 2014 as compared to 7.2% for 2013 as rental rates for new leases were greater than rental rates for leases that terminated since December 31, 2013. Operating lease income for same store net lease assets, defined as net lease assets we owned on or prior to January 1, 2013 and were in service through December 31, 2014, increased to $148.3 million in 2014 from $146.2 million in 2013 due primarily to an increase in rent per occupied square foot for same store net lease assets, which was $9.86 for 2014 as compared to $9.62 for 2013. The increase in operating lease income was also due to higher occupancy rates for same store net lease assets, which was 95.2% as of December 31, 2014 as compared to 93.0% as of December 31, 2013. We had two net lease assets which were sold to our Net Lease Venture in 2014 that, prior to their sale, contributed an additional $2.0 million of operating lease income in 2014 as compared to 2013.
Operating lease income from commercial operating properties increased to $87.7 million in 2014 from $86.4 million in 2013 as rental rates for new leases were greater than leases that terminated since December 31, 2013. Operating lease income for same store commercial operating properties, defined as commercial operating properties, excluding hotels, we owned on or prior to January 1, 2013 and were in service through December 31, 2014, decreased to $81.6 million in 2014 from $84.9 million in 2013 due primarily to a decline in rent per occupied square foot for same store commercial operating properties, which was $24.52 for 2014 and $26.06 for 2013. The decline was partially offset by an increase in occupancy rates for same store commercial operating properties, which increased to 65.0% as of December 31, 2014 from 62.8% as of December 31, 2013. In addition, we acquired title to additional commercial operating properties in 2014, which contributed $4.5 million to operating lease income in 2014. Ancillary operating lease income for residential operating properties increased $2.6 million in 2014 as compared to 2013.


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Interest income increased to $122.7 million in 2014 as compared to $108.0 million in 2013 due primarily to increases in the volume and interest rates of performing loans. New investment originations and additional fundings of existing loans raised our average balance of performing loans to $1.27 billion for 2014 from $1.23 billion for 2013. The weighted average yield of our performing loans increased to 9.1%, excluding $6.3 million of income recognized from the acquisition and repayment of a loan, for 2014 from 7.6% for 2013 due primarily to higher interest rates for new loan originations in 2014 and payoffs of loans with lower interest rates.
Other income increased to $81.0 million in 2014 as compared to $48.2 million in 2013. The increase was due to gains on sales of non-performing loans of $19.1 million as well as $16.5 million of income related to asset related settlements, $3.8 million of ancillary income from properties acquired in 2014 and $2.3 million of prior year tax refunds. The increases were offset in part by a decline of $7.2 million due primarily to the conversion of hotel rooms to residential units to be sold at a property and $4.0 million received for the settlement of a property-related lawsuit in 2013.
Land development revenue and cost of sales—In 2014, we sold residential lots and units from three of our master planned community properties for proceeds of $15.2 million which had associated cost of sales of $12.8 million.
Costs and expenses—Interest expense decreased to $224.5 million in 2014 as compared to $266.2 million in 2013 due to a lower average outstanding debt balance and a lower weighted average cost of debt. The average outstanding balance of our debt declined to $4.08 billion for 2014 from $4.46 billion for 2013. Our weighted average effective cost of debt decreased to 5.5% for 2014 from 5.9% for 2013. The decline was primarily a result of the refinancing of higher interest rate senior unsecured notes with lower interest rate senior unsecured notes during 2013.
Real estate expenses increased to $163.4 million in 2014 as compared to $157.4 million in 2013. Expenses for commercial operating properties increased to $87.9 million in 2014 from $81.1 million in 2013. In 2014, expenses for same store commercial operating properties, excluding hotels, increased to $53.3 million from $51.7 million in 2013 due primarily to higher operating expenses at two properties. We acquired title to additional commercial operating properties in 2014, which contributed $9.2 million to real estate expenses in 2014. Additionally, expenses for hotel properties decreased to $22.7 million in 2014 from $28.5 million in 2013 due primarily to the conversion of hotel rooms to residential units being sold at a hotel property. Costs associated with residential units increased to $25.6 million in 2014 from $19.8 million in 2013 due to sales assessments at one of our residential properties and carrying costs for additional residential units where construction was completed, offset by a reduction of expenses due to the sale of residential units since December 31, 2013. Carry costs and other expenses on our land and development assets decreased to $26.9 million in 2014 as compared to $33.8 million in 2013, primarily related to a decrease in costs incurred on certain land and development assets prior to development.
General and administrative expenses decreased to $88.3 million in 2014 as compared to $92.1 million in 2013, primarily due to a reduction in stock-based compensation expense, based on certain previously issued awards becoming fully amortized in 2013.
The net recovery of loan losses was $1.7 million in 2014 as compared to a net provision for loan losses of $5.5 million in 2013. Included in the net recovery for 2014 were recoveries of previously recorded loan loss reserves of $10.1 million, provisions for specific reserves of $4.1 million and an increase of $4.3 million in the general reserve due primarily to new investment originations. Included in the net recovery for 2013 were specific reserves of $72.5 million, which were established on non-performing loans, offset by recoveries of previously recorded loan loss reserves of $63.1 million during the year.
In 2014, we recorded impairments on real estate assets totaling $34.6 million resulting from changes in business strategies for one residential property and one land and development asset, continued unfavorable local market conditions at two real estate properties and the sale of several net lease assets. In 2013, we recorded $14.4 million of impairments on real estate assets, including $1.8 million recorded in discontinued operations, due primarily to a changes in local market conditions and a change in business strategy for one residential property.
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net—In 2014 and 2013, we incurred losses on early extinguishment of debt of $25.4 million and $33.2 million, respectively. In 2014, together with cash on hand, net proceeds from the 2014 issuances of our 4.00% senior unsecured notes due November 2017 and our 5.00% senior unsecured notes due July 2019 were used to fully repay and terminate our secured credit facility entered into in February 2013. As a result, in 2014, we expensed $22.8 million relating to accelerated amortization of discount and fees associated with the payoff of that secured credit facility. We also recorded $2.6 million of losses related to the accelerated amortization of discounts and fees in connection with amortization payments that we made on our secured credit facilities.



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In 2013, we incurred $7.7 million of losses on the early extinguishment of debt due to the accelerated amortization of discounts and fees in connection with the refinancing of a secured credit facility. We also recorded $13.2 million of losses related to the accelerated amortization of discounts and fees in connection with amortization payments that we made on our secured credit facilities. We also redeemed our 5.95% senior unsecured notes due October 2013 and 5.70% senior unsecured notes due March 2014 prior to maturity and incurred $12.3 million of losses related to prepayment penalties and the acceleration of amortization of discounts.
Earnings from equity method investments—Earnings from equity method investments increased to $94.9 million in 2014 as compared to $41.5 million in 2013. In 2014, we recognized $56.8 million of income resulting from asset sales by two of our equity method investees and a legal settlement received by one of the investees. We also recognized $14.7 million of earnings related to sales activity on a land development venture and $9.0 million of income related to carried interest from a previously held strategic investment. The increase was offset by $12.0 million of income primarily related to asset sales by one of our strategic investments in 2013 and the sale of our interest in LNR Property Corp. in April 2013. We had no equity in earnings from LNR during 2014 as compared to 2013 in which we recorded net equity in earnings of $14.5 million.
Loss on transfer of interest to unconsolidated subsidiary—In 2013, we entered into a venture with a national homebuilder to jointly develop residential lots in the first phase of Spring Mountain Ranch, a 1,400-lot master planned community. We contributed the initial phase of land, which had a carrying value of $24.1 million, to the venture in exchange for a retained interest of $16.7 million, resulting in a $7.4 million loss.

Income tax (expense) benefit—Income taxes are primarily generated by assets held in our TRS. Income taxes increased to a net tax expense of $3.9 million in 2014 as compared to a tax benefit of $0.7 million in 2013. The period to period difference was due primarily to taxable income generated by sales of TRS properties.

Discontinued operations—In 2014, we adopted ASU 2014-08 (refer to Note 4), which raised the threshold for discontinued operations reporting to disposals of components that are considered strategic shifts in a company's business. There were no disposals that met this threshold during 2014. Income (loss) from discontinued operations in 2013 includes operating results from net lease assets and commercial operating properties held for sale or sold as of December 31, 2013. During 2013, we sold commercial operating properties with a total carrying value of $72.6 million, which resulted in a net gain of $18.6 million and net lease assets with a total carrying value of $18.7 million which resulted in a net gain of $2.2 million.

Income from sales of real estate—In 2014 and 2013, we sold residential condominiums that resulted in income of $79.1 million and $82.6 million, respectively. In 2014, we also sold net lease assets with a carrying value of $8.0 million resulting in a gain of $6.2 million and a commercial operating property with a carrying value of $29.4 million resulting in a gain of $4.6 million. In 2013, we sold land for proceeds of $36.7 million that resulted in income of $4.0 million.


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Adjusted Income

In addition to net income (loss) prepared in conformity with GAAP, we use adjusted income, a non-GAAP financial measure, to measure our operating performance. Adjusted income represents net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders, prior to the effect of depreciation and amortization, provision for (recovery of) loan losses, impairment of assets, loss on transfer of interest to unconsolidated subsidiary, stock-based compensation expense, and the non-cash portion of gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt ("Adjusted Income").

We believe Adjusted Income is a useful measure to consider, in addition to net income (loss), as it may help investors evaluate our operating performance prior to certain non-cash items. Adjusted Income should be examined in conjunction with net income (loss) as shown in our consolidated statements of operations. Adjusted Income should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) (determined in accordance with GAAP), as an indicator of our performance, or to cash flows from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our liquidity, nor is Adjusted Income indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs or available for distribution to shareholders. Rather, Adjusted Income is an additional measure for us to use to analyze how our business is performing. It should be noted that our manner of calculating Adjusted Income may differ from the calculations of similarly-titled measures by other companies.
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
(in thousands)
Adjusted Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders
$
(52,675
)
 
$
(33,722
)
 
$
(155,769
)
 
$
(272,997
)
 
$
(62,387
)
Add: Depreciation and amortization(1)
72,132

 
76,287

 
72,439

 
70,786

 
63,928

Add/Less: Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
36,567

 
(1,714
)
 
5,489

 
81,740

 
46,412

Add: Impairment of assets(2)
18,509

 
34,634

 
14,353

 
36,354

 
22,386

Add: Loss on transfer of interest to unconsolidated subsidiary

 

 
7,373

 

 

Add: Stock-based compensation expense
12,013

 
13,314

 
19,261

 
15,293

 
29,702

Add: Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt, net(3)
281

 
25,369

 
19,655

 
22,405

 
(101,466
)
Less: HPU/Participating Security allocation
(2,850
)
 
(4,791
)
 
(4,478
)
 
(7,428
)
 
(1,891
)
Adjusted income (loss) allocable to common shareholders
$
83,977

 
$
109,377

 
$
(21,677
)
 
$
(53,847
)
 
$
(3,316
)
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(1)
For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, depreciation and amortization includes $264, $2,016 and $5,837, respectively, of depreciation and amortization reclassified to discontinued operations. Depreciation and amortization also includes our proportionate share of depreciation and amortization expense for equity method investments and excludes the portion of depreciation and amortization expense allocable to noncontrolling interests.
(2)
For the year ended December 31, 2015, impairment of assets includes impairments on cost and equity method investments recorded in "Other income" and "Earnings from equity method investments", respectively, in our consolidated statements of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, impairment of assets includes $1,764, $22,576 and $9,147, respectively, of impairment of assets reclassified to discontinued operations.
(3)
For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, loss on early extinguishment of debt excludes the portion of losses paid in cash of $13,535 and $15,411, respectively.


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Risk Management

Loan Credit Statistics—The table below summarizes our non-performing loans and the reserves for loan losses associated with our loans ($ in thousands):
 
As of December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Non-performing loans
 
 
 
Carrying value(1)
$
60,327

 
$
65,047

As a percentage of total carrying value of loans
3.9
%
 
5.5
%
Reserve for loan losses
 
 
 
Asset-specific reserves for loan losses
$
72,165

 
$
64,990

As a percentage of gross carrying value of impaired loans
54.5
%
 
46.5
%
Total reserve for loan losses
$
108,165

 
$
98,490

As a percentage of total loans before loan loss reserves
6.6
%
 
7.6
%
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(1)
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, carrying values of non-performing loans are net of asset-specific reserves for loan losses of $72.2 million and $64.2 million, respectively.

Non-Performing Loans—We designate loans as non-performing at such time as: (1) the loan becomes 90 days delinquent; (2) the loan has a maturity default; or (3) management determines it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. All non-performing loans are placed on non-accrual status and income is only recognized in certain cases upon actual cash receipt. As of December 31, 2015, we had non-performing loans with an aggregate carrying value of $60.3 million compared to non-performing loans of $65.0 million at December 31, 2014. We expect that our level of non-performing loans will fluctuate from period to period.

Reserve for Loan Losses—The reserve for loan losses was $108.2 million as of December 31, 2015, or 6.6% of total loans, compared to $98.5 million or 7.6% as of December 31, 2014. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the provision for loan losses includes specific reserves of $34.1 million and an increase of $2.5 million in the general reserve due primarily to new investment originations. We expect that our level of reserve for loan losses will fluctuate from period to period. Due to the volatility of the commercial real estate market, the process of estimating collateral values and reserves requires the use of significant judgment. We currently believe there are adequate collateral and reserves to support the carrying values of the loans.

The reserve for loan losses includes an asset-specific component and a formula-based component. An asset-specific reserve is established for an impaired loan when the estimated fair value of the loan's collateral less costs to sell is lower than the carrying value of the loan. As of December 31, 2015, asset-specific reserves increased to $72.2 million compared to $65.0 million as of December 31, 2014, primarily due to one new non-performing loan.

The formula-based general reserve is derived from estimated principal default probabilities and loss severities applied to groups of performing loans based upon risk ratings assigned to loans with similar risk characteristics during our quarterly loan portfolio assessment. During this assessment, we perform a comprehensive analysis of our loan portfolio and assign risk ratings to loans that incorporate management's current judgments about their credit quality based on all known and relevant factors that may affect collectability. We consider, among other things, payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. This methodology results in loans being segmented by risk classification into risk rating categories that are associated with estimated probabilities of default and principal loss. We estimate loss rates based on historical realized losses experienced within our portfolio and take into account current economic conditions affecting the commercial real estate market when establishing appropriate time frames to evaluate loss experience.

The general reserve increased to $36.0 million or 2.4% of performing loans as of December 31, 2015, compared to $33.5 million or 2.9% of performing loans as of December 31, 2014. This increase was primarily attributable to the increase in the balance of performing loans, which was driven by new investment originations.

Risk concentrations—Concentrations of credit risks arise when a number of borrowers or tenants related to our investments are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographic region, or have similar economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations, including those to us, to be similarly affected by changes in economic conditions.

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Substantially all of our real estate as well as assets collateralizing our loans receivable are located in the United States. As of December 31, 2015, the only states with a concentration greater than 10.0% were New York with 19.9% and California with 13.6%. As of that date, we also had approximately 30.3% of the carrying value of our assets related to properties located in the northeastern U.S., 17.7% related to properties located in the western U.S., 15.7% related to properties located in the southeastern U.S., 14.0% related to properties located in the mid-Atlantic U.S. and 10.1% related to properties located in the southwestern region of the U.S. In addition, as of December 31, 2015, we had $18.6 million of international assets. As of December 31, 2015, our portfolio contains concentrations in the following asset types: land 22.7%, office/industrial 22.5%, mixed use/mixed collateral 15.8% and hotel 10.6%. Additional information regarding property/collateral type and geographical region for each segment is in Item 1—"Business."
We underwrite the credit of prospective borrowers and tenants and often require them to provide some form of credit support such as corporate guarantees, letters of credit and/or cash security deposits. Although our loans and real estate assets are geographically diverse and the borrowers and tenants operate in a variety of industries, to the extent we have a significant concentration of interest or operating lease revenues from any single borrower or tenant, the inability of that borrower or tenant to make its payment could have a material adverse effect on us. As of December 31, 2015, our five largest borrowers or tenants collectively accounted for approximately 21% of our 2015 revenues, of which no single customer accounts for more than 6%.
Liquidity and Capital Resources

During the year ended December 31, 2015, we committed to new investments totaling $756.9 million. We funded a total of $662.5 million associated with new investments, prior financing commitments as well as ongoing development during the year. The fundings included $479.6 million in lending and other investments, $95.3 million to develop our land assets and $87.6 million of capital to reposition or redevelop our operating properties and invest in net lease assets. Also during the year ended December 31, 2015, we generated $1.0 billion of proceeds from loan repayments and asset sales within our portfolio, comprised of $454.8 million from real estate finance, $283.8 million from operating properties, $102.3 million from net lease assets, $98.1 million from land and development assets and $32.2 million from other investments. These amounts are inclusive of fundings and proceeds from both consolidated investments and our pro rata share from equity method investments. As of December 31, 2015, we had unrestricted cash of $711.1 million.
The following table outlines our capital expenditures on real estate and land and development assets as reflected in our consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, by segment ($ in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Operating Properties
$
74,540

 
$
58,631

Net Lease
6,985

 
9,833

Total capital expenditures on real estate assets
$
81,525

 
$
68,464

 
 
 
 
Land and Development
$
88,219

 
$
74,323

Total capital expenditures on land and development assets
$
88,219

 
$
74,323

Our primary cash uses over the next 12 months are expected to be funding of investments, repayments of debt, capital expenditures and funding ongoing business operations. We repaid the $105.8 million outstanding balance of our 6.05% senior notes due April 2015 at their maturity. We have other debt maturities of $926.4 million due before December 31, 2016. Over the next 12 months, we currently expect to fund in the range of approximately $225 million to $300 million of capital expenditures within our portfolio. The majority of these amounts relate to our land and development and operating properties business segments and include multifamily and residential development activities which are expected to include approximately $130 million in vertical construction. The amount spent will depend on the pace of our development activities as well as the extent to which we strategically partner with others to complete these projects. As of December 31, 2015, we also had approximately $779 million of maximum unfunded commitments associated with our investments of which we expect to fund the majority of over the next two years, assuming borrowers and tenants meet all milestones and performance hurdles and all other conditions to fundings are met. See "Unfunded Commitments" below. Our capital sources to meet cash uses through the next 12 months and beyond will primarily be expected to include cash on hand, income from our portfolio, loan repayments from borrowers, proceeds from asset sales and capital raised through debt and/or equity capital raising transactions.
We cannot predict with certainty the specific transactions we will undertake to generate sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations as they come due. We will adjust our plans as appropriate in response to changes in our expectations and changes in market conditions. While economic trends have stabilized, it is not possible for us to predict whether these trends will continue or to quantify the impact of these or other trends on our financial results.

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Contractual Obligations—The following table outlines the contractual obligations related to our long-term debt obligations, loan participations payable and operating lease obligations as of December 31, 2015 (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 10").
 
Amounts Due By Period
 
Total

Less Than 1
Year

1 - 3
Years

3 - 5
Years

5 - 10
Years

After 10
Years
 
(in thousands)
Long-Term Debt Obligations:
 

 

 

 

 

 
Unsecured notes
$
3,221,125


$
926,403


$
1,524,722


$
770,000


$


$

Secured credit facilities
339,717




339,717







Revolving credit facility
250,000

 

 
250,000

 

 

 

Secured term loans
239,547


9,157


26,697


39,189


163,268


1,236

Other debt obligations
100,000










100,000

Total principal maturities
4,150,389


935,560


2,141,136


809,189


163,268


101,236

Interest Payable(1)
546,526


196,963


243,963


69,183


17,871


18,546

Loan Participations Payable(2)
153,000

 

 
100,000

 
53,000

 

 

Operating Lease Obligations
26,824


5,722


9,395


6,884


4,095


728

Total(3)
$
4,876,739


$
1,138,245


$
2,494,494


$
938,256


$
185,234


$
120,510

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(1)
Variable-rate debt assumes 1-month LIBOR of 0.42% and 3-month LIBOR of 0.32% that were in effect as of December 31, 2015.
(2)
Refer to Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements.
(3)
We also have issued letters of credit totaling $2.2 million in connection with our investments. See "Unfunded Commitments" below, for a discussion of certain unfunded commitments related to our lending and net lease businesses.

2015 Revolving Credit Facility—On March 27, 2015, we entered into our 2015 Revolving Credit Facility. Borrowings under this credit facility bear interest at a floating rate indexed to one of several base rates plus a margin which adjusts upward or downward based upon our corporate credit rating. An undrawn credit facility commitment fee ranges from 0.375% to 0.50%, based on average utilization each quarter. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the weighted average cost of the credit facility was 3.13%. Commitments under the revolving facility mature in March 2018. At maturity, we may convert outstanding borrowings to a one year term loan which matures in quarterly installments through March 2019.

2012 Secured Credit Facilities—In March 2012, we entered into an $880.0 million senior secured credit agreement providing for two tranches of term loans: a $410.0 million 2012 A-1 tranche due March 2016, which bore interest at a rate of LIBOR + 4.00% (the "2012 Tranche A-1 Facility"), and a $470.0 million 2012 A-2 tranche due March 2017, which bears interest at a rate of LIBOR + 5.75% (the "2012 Tranche A-2 Facility," together the "2012 Secured Credit Facilities"). The 2012 A-1 and A-2 tranches were issued at 98.0% of par and 98.5% of par, respectively, and both tranches include a LIBOR floor of 1.25%. Proceeds from the 2012 Secured Credit Facilities, together with cash on hand, were used to repurchase and repay other outstanding debt.

The 2012 Secured Credit Facilities are collateralized by a first lien on a fixed pool of assets. Proceeds from principal repayments and sales of collateral are applied to amortize the 2012 Secured Credit Facilities. Proceeds received for interest, rent, lease payments and fee income are retained by us. We may also make optional prepayments, subject to prepayment fees. The 2012 Tranche A-1 Facility was fully repaid in August 2013. Additionally, through December 31, 2015, we made cumulative amortization repayments of $130.3 million on the 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, repayments of the 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility prior to maturity resulted in losses on early extinguishment of debt of $0.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively, related to the accelerated amortization of discounts and unamortized deferred financing fees on the portion of the facility that was repaid. For the year ended December 31, 2013, repayments of the 2012 Tranche A-1 Facility prior to scheduled amortization dates resulted in losses on early extinguishment of debt of $4.4 million. These amounts are included in "Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net" in our consolidated statements of operations.

Unsecured Notes—In June 2014, we issued $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00% senior unsecured notes due November 2017 and $770.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% senior unsecured notes due July 2019. Net proceeds from these transactions, together with cash on hand, were used to fully repay and terminate the February 2013 Secured Credit Facility which had an outstanding balance of $1.32 billion.


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Encumbered/Unencumbered Assets—As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the carrying value of our encumbered and unencumbered assets by asset type are as follows ($ in thousands):
 
As of December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Encumbered Assets
 
Unencumbered Assets
 
Encumbered Assets
 
Unencumbered Assets
Real estate, net
$
816,721

 
$
777,262

 
$
602,471

 
$
1,213,960

Real estate available and held for sale
10,593

 
126,681

 
10,496

 
156,807

Land and development
17,714

 
984,249

 
17,907

 
961,055

Loans receivable and other lending investments, net(1)(2)
170,162

 
1,314,823

 
46,515

 
1,364,828

Other investments
22,352

 
231,820

 
17,708

 
336,411

Cash and other assets

 
1,033,515

 

 
768,475

Total
$
1,037,542

 
$
4,468,350

 
$
695,097

 
$
4,801,536

___________________________________________________________
(1)
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the amounts presented exclude general reserves for loan losses of $36.0 million and $33.5 million, respectively.
(2)
As of December 31, 2015, the amount presented excludes loan participations of $153.0 million.

Debt Covenants
Our outstanding unsecured debt securities contain corporate level covenants that include a covenant to maintain a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured indebtedness of at least 1.2x and a covenant not to incur additional indebtedness (except for incurrences of permitted debt), if on a pro forma basis, our consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, determined in accordance with the indentures governing our debt securities, is 1.5x or lower. If any of our covenants are breached and not cured within applicable cure periods, the breach could result in acceleration of our debt securities unless a waiver or modification is agreed upon with the requisite percentage of the bondholders. While our ability to incur additional indebtedness under the fixed charge coverage ratio is currently limited, we are permitted to incur indebtedness for the purpose of refinancing existing indebtedness and for other permitted purposes under the indentures.

The 2012 Secured Credit Facilities and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility contain certain covenants, including covenants relating to collateral coverage, dividend payments, restrictions on fundamental changes, transactions with affiliates, matters relating to the liens granted to the lenders and the delivery of information to the lenders. In particular, the 2012 Secured Credit Facilities require us to maintain collateral coverage of at least 1.25x outstanding borrowings on the facilities. The 2015 Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a borrowing base of assets and requires us to maintain both collateral coverage of at least 1.5x outstanding borrowings on the facility and a consolidated ratio of cash flow to fixed charges of at least 1.5x. The 2015 Revolving Credit Facility does not require that proceeds from the borrowing base be used to pay down outstanding borrowings provided the collateral coverage remains at least 1.5x outstanding borrowings on the facility. To satisfy this covenant, we have the option to pay down outstanding borrowings or substitute assets in the borrowing base. In addition, for so long as we maintain our qualification as a REIT, the 2012 Secured Credit Facilities and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility permit us to distribute 100% of our REIT taxable income on an annual basis (prior to deducting certain cumulative NOL carryforwards in the case of the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility). We may not pay common dividends if we cease to qualify as a REIT.

The 2012 Secured Credit Facilities and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility contain cross default provisions that would allow the lenders to declare an event of default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if we fail to pay amounts due in respect of our other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds or if the lenders under such other indebtedness are otherwise permitted to accelerate such indebtedness for any reason. The indentures governing our unsecured public debt securities permit the bondholders to declare an event of default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if our other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds is not paid at final maturity or if such indebtedness is accelerated.
Derivatives—Our use of derivative financial instruments is primarily limited to the utilization of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps or other instruments to manage interest rate risk exposure and foreign exchange contracts to manage our risk to changes in foreign currencies. See Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 12" for further details.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements—We are not dependent on the use of any off-balance sheet financing arrangements for liquidity. We have made investments in various unconsolidated ventures. See Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 7" for further details of our unconsolidated investments. Our maximum exposure to loss from these investments is limited to the carrying value of our investments and any unfunded commitments (see below).


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Unfunded Commitments—We generally fund construction and development loans and build-outs of space in net lease assets over a period of time if and when the borrowers and tenants meet established milestones and other performance criteria. We refer to these arrangements as Performance-Based Commitments. In addition, we sometimes establish a maximum amount of additional funding which we will make available to a borrower or tenant for an expansion or addition to a project if we approve of the expansion or addition in our sole discretion. We refer to these arrangements as Discretionary Fundings. Finally, we have committed to invest capital in several real estate funds and other ventures. These arrangements are referred to as Strategic Investments. As of December 31, 2015, the maximum amounts of the fundings we may make under each category, assuming all performance hurdles and milestones are met under the Performance-Based Commitments, that we approve all Discretionary Fundings and that 100% of our capital committed to Strategic Investments is drawn down, are as follows (in thousands):
 
Loans and Other Lending Investments
 
Real Estate
 
Other
Investments
 
Total
Performance-Based Commitments
$
689,014

 
$
15,626

 
$
23,360

 
$
728,000

Strategic Investments

 

 
45,940

 
45,940

Discretionary Fundings
5,000

 

 

 
5,000

Total
$
694,014

 
$
15,626

 
$
69,300

 
$
778,940


Stock Repurchase Program—In September 2015, our Board of Directors approved an increase in the repurchase limit under our previously approved stock repurchase program to $50.0 million. In December 2015, after having substantially utilized the availability approved in September 2015, our Board of Directors authorized a new $50.0 million repurchase program. The program authorizes the repurchase of common stock from time to time in open market and privately negotiated purchases, including pursuant to one or more trading plans. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we repurchased 5.7 million shares of our common stock for $70.4 million, at an average cost of $12.25 per share. There were no stock repurchases during the year ended December 31, 2014. As of December 31, 2015, we had remaining authorization to repurchase up to $48.7 million of common stock under our stock repurchase program. Subsequent to December 31, 2015, we repurchased 5.2 million shares of our outstanding common stock for $52.0 million, at an average cost of $10.10 per share. In February 2016, our Board of Directors authorized a new $50.0 million repurchase program.
HPU Repurchase—In August 2015, we repurchased and retired all of our outstanding 14,888 HPUs, representing 2.8 million common stock equivalents. We repurchased these HPUs at fair value from current and former employees through an arms-length exchange offer. HPU holders could elect to receive $9.30 in cash or 0.7 shares of iStar common stock, or a combination thereof, per common stock equivalent underlying the HPUs. Approximately 37% of the outstanding HPUs were exchanged for $9.8 million in cash and approximately 63% of the outstanding HPUs were exchanged for 1.2 million shares of our common stock with a fair value of $15.2 million, representing the number of shares issued at the closing price of our common stock on August 13, 2015. The transaction value in excess of the HPUs carrying value of $9.8 million was recorded as a reduction to retained earnings (deficit) in our consolidated statements of changes in equity.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported as assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. We have established detailed policies and control procedures intended to ensure that valuation methods, including any judgments made as part of such methods, are well controlled, reviewed and applied consistently from period to period. We base our estimates on historical corporate and industry experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances. For all of these estimates, we caution that future events rarely develop exactly as forecasted, and, therefore, routinely require adjustment.
During 2015, management reviewed and evaluated these critical accounting estimates and believes they are appropriate. Our significant accounting policies are described in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 3." The following is a summary of accounting policies that require more significant management estimates and judgments:
Reserve for loan losses—The reserve for loan losses reflects management's estimate of loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. If we determine that the collateral fair value less costs to sell is less than the carrying value of a collateral-dependent loan, we will record a reserve. The reserve is increased (decreased) through "Provision for (recovery of) loan losses" in our consolidated statements of operations and is decreased by charge-offs. During delinquency and the foreclosure process, there are typically numerous points of negotiation with the borrower as we work toward a settlement or other alternative resolution, which can impact the potential for loan repayment or receipt of collateral. Our policy is to charge off a loan when we determine, based on a variety of factors, that all commercially reasonable means of recovering the loan balance have been exhausted. This may occur at different times, including when we receive cash or other assets in a pre-foreclosure sale or take control of the underlying collateral in full satisfaction of the loan upon foreclosure or deed-in-lieu, or when we have otherwise ceased significant

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collection efforts. We consider circumstances such as the foregoing to be indicators that the final steps in the loan collection process have occurred and that a loan is uncollectible. At this point, a loss is confirmed and the loan and related reserve will be charged off. We have one portfolio segment, represented by commercial real estate lending, whereby we utilize a uniform process for determining our reserves for loan losses. The reserve for loan losses includes a general, formula-based component and an asset-specific component.
The general reserve component covers performing loans and reserves for loan losses are recorded when (i) available information as of each balance sheet date indicates that it is probable a loss has occurred in the portfolio and (ii) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The formula-based general reserve is derived from estimated principal default probabilities and loss severities applied to groups of loans based upon risk ratings assigned to loans with similar risk characteristics during our quarterly loan portfolio assessment. During this assessment, we perform a comprehensive analysis of our loan portfolio and assign risk ratings to loans that incorporate management's current judgments about their credit quality based on all known and relevant internal and external factors that may affect collectability. We consider, among other things, payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. This methodology results in loans being segmented by risk classification into risk rating categories that are associated with estimated probabilities of default and principal loss. Ratings range from "1" to "5" with "1" representing the lowest risk of loss and "5" representing the highest risk of loss. We estimate loss rates based on historical realized losses experienced within our portfolio and take into account current economic conditions affecting the commercial real estate market when establishing appropriate time frames to evaluate loss experience.
The asset-specific reserve component relates to reserves for losses on impaired loans. We consider a loan to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, we believe that it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. This assessment is made on a loan-by-loan basis each quarter based on such factors as payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. A reserve is established for an impaired loan when the present value of payments expected to be received, observable market prices, or the estimated fair value of the collateral (for loans that are dependent on the collateral for repayment) is lower than the carrying value of that loan.
Substantially all of our impaired loans are collateral dependent and impairment is measured using the estimated fair value of collateral, less costs to sell. We generally use the income approach through internally developed valuation models to estimate the fair value of the collateral for such loans. In more limited cases, we obtain external "as is" appraisals for loan collateral, generally when third party participations exist. Valuations are performed or obtained at the time a loan is determined to be impaired and designated non-performing, and they are updated if circumstances indicate that a significant change in value has occurred. In limited cases, appraised values may be discounted when real estate markets rapidly deteriorate.
A loan is also considered impaired if its terms are modified in a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR"). A TDR occurs when we grant a concession to a debtor that is experiencing financial difficulties. Impairments on TDR loans are generally measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan.
The provision for (recovery of) loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $36.6 million, $(1.7) million and $5.5 million, respectively. The total reserve for loan losses as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, included asset specific reserves of $72.2 million and $65.0 million, respectively, and general reserves of $36.0 million and $33.5 million, respectively.
Acquisition of real estate—We generally acquire real estate assets or land and development assets through purchases or through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure in full or partial satisfaction of non-performing loans. When we acquire assets these properties are classified as "Real estate, net" or "Land and development" on our consolidated balance sheets. When we intend to hold, operate or develop the property for a period of at least 12 months, assets are classified as "Real estate, net," and when we intend to market these properties for sale in the near term, assets are classified as "Real estate available and held for sale." When we purchase assets the properties are recorded at cost. Foreclosed assets classified as real estate and land and development are initially recorded at their estimated fair value and assets classified as assets held for sale are recorded at their estimated fair value less costs to sell. The excess of the carrying value of the loan over these amounts is charged-off against the reserve for loan losses. In both cases, upon acquisition, tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired are recorded at their estimated fair values.
During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, we received title to properties in satisfaction of mortgage loans with fair values of $13.4 million, $77.9 million and $31.1 million, respectively, for which those properties had served as collateral.
Impairment or disposal of long-lived assets—Real estate assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or estimated fair value less costs to sell and are included in "Real estate available and held for sale" on our consolidated balance sheets. The difference between the estimated fair value less costs to sell and the carrying value will be recorded as an impairment charge. Impairment for real estate assets disposed of or classified as held for sale on or before December 31, 2013 are

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included in "Income (loss) from discontinued operations" in our consolidated statements of operations. Impairment for real estate assets disposed of or classified as held for sale after December 31, 2013 are included in "Impairment of assets" in our consolidated statements of operations. Once the asset is classified as held for sale, depreciation expense is no longer recorded and historical operating results are reclassified to "Income (loss) from discontinued operations" in our consolidated statements of operations.
We periodically review real estate to be held and used and land and development assets for impairment in value whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. The asset's value is impaired only if management's estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the asset (taking into account the anticipated holding period of the asset) is less than the carrying value. Such estimate of cash flows considers factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the asset and reflected as an adjustment to the basis of the asset. Impairments of real estate and land and development assets are recorded in "Impairment of assets" in our consolidated statements of operations.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, we recorded impairments on real estate and land and development assets totaling $10.5 million resulting from a change in business strategy and unfavorable local market conditions for certain assets. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded impairments on real estate and land and development assets totaling $34.6 million and $14.4 million, respectively, resulting from unfavorable local market conditions and changes in business strategy for certain assets. Of these amounts, $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 has been recorded in "Income (loss) from discontinued operations" in our consolidated statements of operations due to the assets being disposed of or classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2013.
Identified intangible assets and liabilities—We record intangible assets and liabilities acquired at their estimated fair values, and determine whether such intangible assets and liabilities have finite or indefinite lives. As of December 31, 2015, all such acquired intangible assets and liabilities have finite lives. We amortize finite lived intangible assets and liabilities over the period which the assets and liabilities are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the business acquired. We review finite lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. If we determine the carrying value of an intangible asset is not recoverable we will record an impairment charge to the extent its carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value. Impairments of intangibles are recorded in "Impairment of assets" in our consolidated statements of operations.
Valuation of deferred tax assets—Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, as well as operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. We evaluate the realizability of our deferred tax assets and recognize a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of our deferred tax assets will not be realized. When evaluating the realizability of our deferred tax assets, we consider, among other matters, estimates of expected future taxable income, nature of current and cumulative losses, existing and projected book/tax differences, tax planning strategies available, and the general and industry specific economic outlook. This realizability analysis is inherently subjective, as it requires us to forecast our business and general economic environment in future periods. Changes in estimate of deferred tax asset realizability, if any are included in "Income tax (expense) benefit" in the consolidated statements of operations.
While certain entities with NOLs may generate profits in the future, which may allow us to utilize the NOLs, we continue to record a full valuation allowance on the net deferred tax asset due to the history of losses and the uncertainty of the entities' ability to generate such profits. We recorded a full valuation allowance of $53.9 million and $54.3 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Variable interest entities—We evaluate our investments and other contractual arrangements to determine if our interests constitute variable interests in a variable interest entity ("VIE") and if we are the primary beneficiary. There is a significant amount of judgment required to determine if an entity is considered a VIE and if we are the primary beneficiary. We first perform a qualitative analysis, which requires certain subjective decisions regarding our assessment, including, but not limited to, which interests create or absorb variability, the contractual terms, the key decision making powers, impact on the VIE's economic performance and related party relationships. An iterative quantitative analysis is required if our qualitative analysis proves inconclusive as to whether the entity is a VIE or we are the primary beneficiary and consolidation is required.
Fair value of assets and liabilities—The degree of management judgment involved in determining the fair value of assets and liabilities is dependent upon the availability of quoted market prices or observable market parameters. For financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that trade actively and have quoted market prices or observable market parameters, there is minimal subjectivity involved in measuring fair value. When observable market prices and parameters are not fully available, management judgment is necessary to estimate fair value. In addition, changes in market conditions may reduce the availability of quoted prices or observable data. For example, reduced liquidity in the capital markets or changes in secondary market activities

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could result in observable market inputs becoming unavailable. Therefore, when market data is not available, we would use valuation techniques requiring more management judgment to estimate the appropriate fair value measurement.
See Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 16" for a complete discussion on how we determine fair value of financial and non-financial assets and financial liabilities and the related measurement techniques and estimates involved.
Item 7a.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Market Risks
Market risk is the exposure to loss resulting from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and equity prices. In pursuing our business plan, the primary market risk to which we are exposed is interest rate risk. Our operating results will depend in part on the difference between the interest and related income earned on our assets and the interest expense incurred in connection with our interest-bearing liabilities. Changes in the general level of interest rates prevailing in the financial markets will affect the spread between our floating rate assets and liabilities subject to the net amount of floating rate assets/liabilities and the impact of interest rate floors and caps. Any significant compression of the spreads between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities could have a material adverse effect on us.
In the event of a significant rising interest rate environment or economic downturn, defaults could increase and cause us to incur additional credit losses which would adversely affect our liquidity and operating results. Such delinquencies or defaults would likely have a material adverse effect on the spreads between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. In addition, an increase in interest rates could, among other things, reduce the value of our fixed-rate interest-bearing assets and our ability to realize gains from the sale of such assets.
Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political conditions, and other factors beyond our control. We monitor the spreads between our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and may implement hedging strategies to limit the effects of changes in interest rates on our operations, including engaging in interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and other interest rate-related derivative contracts. Such strategies are designed to reduce our exposure, on specific transactions or on a portfolio basis, to changes in cash flows as a result of interest rate movements in the market. We do not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes or as a hedge against changes in our credit risk or the credit risk of our borrowers.
While a REIT may utilize derivative instruments to hedge interest rate risk on its liabilities incurred to acquire or carry real estate assets without generating non-qualifying income, use of derivatives for other purposes will generate non-qualified income for REIT income test purposes. This includes hedging asset related risks such as credit, foreign exchange and interest rate exposure on our loan assets. As a result our ability to hedge these types of risks is limited. There can be no assurance that our profitability will not be materially adversely affected during any period as a result of changing interest rates.
The following table quantifies the potential changes in net income should interest rates increase by 50 or 100 basis points and decrease by 10 basis points, assuming no change in the shape of the yield curve (i.e., relative interest rates). The base interest rate scenario assumes the one-month LIBOR rate of 0.43% as of December 31, 2015. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimated in the table.
Estimated Percentage Change In Net Income
($ in thousands)
Change in Interest Rates
 
Net Income(1)
-10 Basis Points
 
$
(1,318
)
Base Interest Rate
 

+50 Basis Points
 
6,598

+100 Basis Points
 
14,747

______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
We have an overall net variable-rate asset position, which results in an increase in net income when rates increase and a decrease in net income when rates decrease. As of December 31, 2015, $807.8 million of our floating rate loans have a cumulative weighted average interest rate floor of 0.8% and $339.7 million of our floating rate debt has a cumulative weighted average interest rate floor of 1.25%.

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Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplemental Data
Index to Financial Statements
 
Page
Financial Statements:
 
Financial Statement Schedules:
 

All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of iStar Inc.:


In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of iStar Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedules listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedules, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedules, and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated 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 audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. 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 effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

As discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted accounting standards update (“ASU”) No. 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity", which changed the criteria for reporting discontinued operations in 2014.

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 (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) 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 (iii) 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.


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York
February 26, 2016


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iStar Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
As of December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
ASSETS
 
 
 
Real estate
 
 
 
Real estate, at cost
$
2,050,541

 
$
2,276,913

Less: accumulated depreciation
(456,558
)
 
(460,482
)
Real estate, net
1,593,983

 
1,816,431

Real estate available and held for sale
137,274

 
167,303

Total real estate
1,731,257

 
1,983,734

Land and development
1,001,963

 
978,962

Loans receivable and other lending investments, net
1,601,985

 
1,377,843

Other investments
254,172

 
354,119

Cash and cash equivalents
711,101

 
472,061

Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net
18,436

 
16,367

Deferred operating lease income receivable, net
97,421

 
98,262

Deferred expenses and other assets, net
206,557

 
181,785

Total assets
$
5,622,892

 
$
5,463,133

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
$
214,835

 
$
180,902

Loan participations payable, net
152,326

 

Debt obligations, net
4,143,683

 
4,022,684

Total liabilities
4,510,844

 
4,203,586

Commitments and contingencies (refer to Note 11)

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests (refer to Note 4)
10,718

 
11,199

Equity:
 
 
 
iStar Inc. shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
Preferred Stock Series D, E, F, G and I, liquidation preference $25.00 per share (refer to Note 13)
22

 
22

Convertible Preferred Stock Series J, liquidation preference $50.00 per share (refer to Note 13)
4

 
4

High Performance Units (refer to Note 13)

 
9,800

Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 81,109 and 85,191 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively
81

 
85

Additional paid-in capital
3,689,330

 
3,744,621

Retained earnings (deficit)
(2,625,474
)
 
(2,556,469
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (refer to Note 13)
(4,851
)
 
(971
)
Total iStar Inc. shareholders' equity
1,059,112

 
1,197,092

Noncontrolling interests
42,218

 
51,256

Total equity
1,101,330

 
1,248,348

Total liabilities and equity
$
5,622,892

 
$
5,463,133


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

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iStar Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
Operating lease income
$
229,720

 
$
243,100

 
$
234,567

Interest income
134,687

 
122,704

 
108,015

Other income
49,931

 
81,033

 
48,208

Land development revenue
100,216

 
15,191

 

Total revenues
514,554

 
462,028

 
390,790

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
224,639

 
224,483

 
266,225

Real estate expense
146,750

 
163,389

 
157,441

Land development cost of sales
67,382

 
12,840

 

Depreciation and amortization
65,247

 
73,571

 
71,266

General and administrative
81,277

 
88,287

 
92,114

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
36,567

 
(1,714
)
 
5,489

Impairment of assets
10,524

 
34,634

 
12,589

Other expense
6,374

 
6,340

 
8,050

Total costs and expenses
638,760

 
601,830

 
613,174

Income (loss) before earnings from equity method investments and other items
(124,206
)
 
(139,802
)
 
(222,384
)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net
(281
)
 
(25,369
)
 
(33,190
)
Earnings from equity method investments
32,153

 
94,905

 
41,520

Loss on transfer of interest to unconsolidated subsidiary

 

 
(7,373
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
(92,334
)
 
(70,266
)
 
(221,427
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
(7,639
)
 
(3,912
)
 
659

Income (loss) from continuing operations(1)
(99,973
)
 
(74,178
)
 
(220,768
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 
644

Gain from discontinued operations

 

 
22,233

Income from sales of real estate
93,816

 
89,943

 
86,658

Net income (loss)
(6,157
)
 
15,765

 
(111,233
)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
3,722

 
704

 
(718
)
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. 
(2,435
)
 
16,469

 
(111,951
)
Preferred dividends
(51,320
)
 
(51,320
)
 
(49,020
)
Net (income) loss allocable to HPU holders and Participating Security holders(2)(3)
1,080

 
1,129

 
5,202

Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders
$
(52,675
)
 
$
(33,722
)
 
$
(155,769
)
Per common share data(1):
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. from continuing operations—Basic and diluted
$
(0.62
)
 
$
(0.40
)
 
$
(2.09
)
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc.—Basic and diluted
$
(0.62
)
 
$
(0.40
)
 
$
(1.83
)
Weighted average number of common shares—Basic and diluted
84,987

 
85,031

 
84,990

Per HPU share data(1)(2):
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. from continuing operations—Basic and diluted
$
(120.00
)
 
$
(75.27
)
 
$
(396.07
)
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc.—Basic and diluted
$
(120.00
)
 
$
(75.27
)
 
$
(346.80
)
Weighted average number of HPU share—Basic and diluted
9

 
15

 
15

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Inc. was $(96.3) million, $(73.5) million and $(221.5) million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Refer to Note 15 for details on the calculation of earnings per share.
(2)
All of the Company's outstanding High Performance Units ("HPUs") were repurchased and retired on August 13, 2015 (refer to Note 13).
(3)
Participating Security holders are non-employee directors who hold common stock equivalents and restricted stock awards granted under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plans that are eligible to participate in dividends (refer to Note 14 and Note 15).

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

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iStar Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Net income (loss)
$
(6,157
)
 
$
15,765

 
$
(111,233
)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
Reclassification of (gains)/losses on available-for-sale securities into earnings upon realization(1)
(2,576
)
 
(90
)
 
(859
)
Reclassification of (gains)/losses on cash flow hedges into earnings upon realization(2)
921

 
4,116

 
310

Realization of (gains)/losses on cumulative translation adjustment into earnings upon realization(3)

 
968

 
(1,310
)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities
(532
)
 
3,367

 
(302
)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
(1,202
)
 
(5,187
)
 
(255
)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cumulative translation adjustment
(491
)
 
131

 
(675
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(3,880
)
 
3,305


(3,091
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
(10,037
)
 
19,070

 
(114,324
)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
3,722

 
710

 
(718
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. 
$
(6,315
)
 
$
19,780

 
$
(115,042
)
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
For the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013$2,576, $90 and $266, respectively, is included in "Other income" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations which was reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"). For the year ended December 31, 2013, $593 is included in "Earnings from equity method investments" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations which was reclassified out of AOCI.
(2)
Included in "Interest expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations are $456, $62 and $310 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, which was reclassified out of AOCI. For the year ended December 31, 2014, $3,634 is included in "Other expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations (refer to Note 12) and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, $465 and $420, respectively, is included in "Earnings from equity method investments" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations which was reclassified out of AOCI.
(3)
Included in "Earnings from equity method investments" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

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

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iStar Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
(In thousands)


 
 
iStar Inc. Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred
Stock(1)
 
Preferred Stock Series J(1)
 
HPU's(2)
 
Common
Stock at
Par
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2012
 
$
22

 
$

 
$
9,800

 
$
84

 
$
3,590,870

 
$
(2,360,647
)
 
$
(1,185
)
 
$
74,210

 
$
1,313,154

Issuance of Preferred Stock
 

 
4

 

 

 
193,506

 

 

 

 
193,510

Dividends declared—preferred
 

 

 

 

 

 
(49,020
)
 

 

 
(49,020
)
Repurchase of stock
 

 

 

 
(2
)
 
(20,983
)
 

 

 

 
(20,985
)
Issuance of stock/restricted stock unit amortization, net
 

 

 

 
1

 
(1,376
)
 

 

 

 
(1,375
)
Net income (loss) for the period(3)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(111,951
)
 

 
3,837

 
(108,114
)
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(3,091
)
 

 
(3,091
)
Change in additional paid in capital attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest(4)
 

 

 

 

 
(2,772
)
 

 

 

 
(2,772
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests(5)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
10,264

 
10,264

Distributions to noncontrolling interests(4)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(30,106
)
 
(30,106
)
Balance as of December 31, 2013
 
$
22

 
$
4

 
$
9,800

 
$
83

 
$
3,759,245

 
$
(2,521,618
)
 
$
(4,276
)
 
$
58,205

 
$
1,301,465

Dividends declared—preferred
 

 

 

 

 

 
(51,320
)
 

 

 
(51,320
)
Issuance of stock/restricted stock unit amortization, net
 

 

 

 
2

 
(13,091
)
 

 

 

 
(13,089
)
Net income (loss) for the period(3)
 

 

 

 

 

 
16,469

 

 
1,221

 
17,690

Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
3,305

 

 
3,305

Change in additional paid in capital attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 

 

 

 

 
(1,533
)
 

 

 

 
(1,533
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
565

 
565

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(4,820
)
 
(4,820
)
Change in noncontrolling interests(6)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(3,915
)
 
(3,915
)
Balance as of December 31, 2014
 
$
22

 
$
4

 
$
9,800

 
$
85

 
$
3,744,621

 
$
(2,556,469
)
 
$
(971
)
 
$
51,256

 
$
1,248,348


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iStar Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
(In thousands)


 
 
iStar Inc. Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred
Stock(1)
 
Preferred Stock Series J(1)
 
HPU's(2)
 
Common
Stock at
Par
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2014
 
$
22

 
$
4

 
$
9,800

 
$
85

 
$
3,744,621

 
$
(2,556,469
)
 
$
(971
)
 
$
51,256

 
$
1,248,348

Dividends declared—preferred
 

 

 

 

 

 
(51,320
)
 

 

 
(51,320
)
Issuance of stock/restricted stock unit amortization, net
 

 

 

 

 
4,961

 

 

 

 
4,961

Net income (loss) for the period(3)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(2,435
)
 

 
(266
)
 
(2,701
)
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(3,880
)
 

 
(3,880
)
Repurchase of stock
 

 

 

 
(5
)
 
(70,411
)
 

 

 

 
(70,416
)
Redemption of HPUs
 

 

 
(9,800
)
 
1

 
15,238

 
(15,250
)
 

 

 
(9,811
)
Change in additional paid in capital attributable to noncontrolling interests(7)
 

 

 

 

 
(5,079
)
 

 

 

 
(5,079
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
205

 
205

Distributions to noncontrolling interests(7)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(8,977
)
 
(8,977
)
Balance as of December 31, 2015
 
$
22

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
81

 
$
3,689,330

 
$
(2,625,474
)
 
$
(4,851
)
 
$
42,218

 
$
1,101,330

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Refer to Note 13 for details on the Company's Preferred Stock.
(2)
All of the Company's outstanding HPUs were repurchased and retired on August 13, 2015 (refer to Note 13).
(3)
For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 net income (loss) shown above excludes $(3,456), $(1,925) and $(3,119) of net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests.
(4)
Includes an $8.8 million payment to redeem a noncontrolling member's interest.
(5)
Includes $9.4 million of operating property assets contributed by a noncontrolling partner.
(6)
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company sold its 72% interest in a previously consolidated entity to one of its unconsolidated ventures (refer to Note 4 and Note 7).
(7)
Includes a $6.4 million payment to redeem a noncontrolling member's interest (refer to Note 4).



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

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
(6,157
)
 
$
15,765

 
$
(111,233
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
36,567

 
(1,714
)
 
5,489

Impairment of assets
10,524

 
34,634

 
14,507

Loss on transfer of interest to unconsolidated subsidiary

 

 
7,373

Depreciation and amortization
65,247

 
73,571

 
71,530

Payments for withholding taxes upon vesting of stock-based compensation
(1,718
)
 
(21,250
)
 
(14,098
)
Non-cash expense for stock-based compensation
12,013

 
13,314

 
19,261

Amortization of discounts/premiums and deferred financing costs on debt obligations, net
17,352

 
16,891

 
20,915

Amortization of discounts/premiums and deferred interest on loans, net
(82,782
)
 
(59,747
)
 
(37,383
)
(Gain) loss from sales of loans

 
(19,067
)
 
596

Earnings from equity method investments
(32,153
)
 
(94,905
)
 
(41,520
)
Distributions from operations of other investments
29,999

 
80,116

 
17,252

Deferred operating lease income
(7,950
)
 
(8,492
)
 
(12,077
)
Income from sales of real estate
(93,816
)
 
(89,943
)
 
(86,658
)
Land development revenue in excess of cost of sales
(32,834
)
 
(2,351
)
 

Gain from discontinued operations

 

 
(22,233
)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net
281

 
25,369

 
19,655

Debt discount and prepayment penalty on repayments and repurchases of debt obligations
(578
)
 
(14,888
)
 
(24,001
)
Other operating activities, net
42,607

 
31,935

 
6,917

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net
(2,068
)
 
(1,426
)
 
2,310

Changes in deferred expenses and other assets, net
2,631

 
4,601

 
(23,012
)
Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, net
(17,112
)
 
7,245

 
5,945

Cash flows used in operating activities
(59,947
)
 
(10,342
)
 
(180,465
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Originations and fundings of loans receivable, net
(478,822
)
 
(622,428
)
 
(257,600
)
Capital expenditures on real estate assets
(81,525
)
 
(68,464
)
 
(73,057
)
Capital expenditures on land and development assets
(88,219
)
 
(74,323
)
 
(36,346
)
Acquisitions of real estate assets

 
(4,666
)
 
(102,364
)
Repayments of and principal collections on loans receivable and other lending investments, net
273,454

 
512,528

 
613,615

Net proceeds from sales of loans receivable
6,655

 
65,438

 
81,614

Net proceeds from sales of real estate
362,530

 
404,336

 
437,817

Net proceeds from sales of land and development assets
81,601

 
15,191

 

Net proceeds from sale of other investments

 

 
220,281

Distributions from other investments
119,854

 
61,031

 
36,918

Contributions to other investments
(11,531
)
 
(159,424
)
 
(12,784
)
Changes in restricted cash held in connection with investing activities
(7,550
)
 
29,283

 
(19,388
)
Other investing activities, net
7,581

 
1,291

 
4,741

Cash flows from investing activities
184,028

 
159,793

 
893,447

Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Borrowings from debt obligations
549,000

 
1,349,822

 
1,444,565

Repayments of debt obligations
(432,383
)
 
(1,471,174
)
 
(1,984,102
)
Proceeds from loan participations payable
138,075

 

 

Preferred dividends paid
(51,320
)
 
(51,320
)
 
(49,020
)
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

 

 
193,510

Repurchase of stock
(69,511
)
 

 
(20,985
)
Redemption of HPUs
(9,811
)
 

 

Payments for deferred financing costs
(2,255
)
 
(19,595
)
 
(17,539
)
Other financing activities, net
(7,314
)
 
1,309

 
(22,187
)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities
114,481

 
(190,958
)
 
(455,758
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
478

 

 

Changes in cash and cash equivalents
239,040

 
(41,507
)
 
257,224

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
472,061

 
513,568

 
256,344

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
711,101

 
$
472,061

 
$
513,568

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amount capitalized
$
207,972

 
$
194,605

 
237,457

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

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements





Note 1—Business and Organization

Business—iStar Inc. (the "Company"), doing business as "iStar," finances, invests in and develops real estate and real estate related projects as part of its fully-integrated investment platform. The Company has invested more than $35 billion over the past two decades and is structured as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") with a diversified portfolio focused on larger assets located in major metropolitan markets. The Company's primary business segments are real estate finance, net lease, operating properties and land and development (refer to Note 17).

Organization—The Company began its business in 1993 through the management of private investment funds and became publicly traded in 1998. Since that time, the Company has grown through the origination of new investments, as well as through corporate acquisitions.

Note 2—Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Basis of Presentation—The accompanying audited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in the Company's consolidated financial statements and the related notes to conform to the current period presentation.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company changed its presentation of land and development assets. Land and development assets were previously included in "Real estate, net" and "Real estate available and held for sale" on the consolidated balance sheets. Land and development assets are now included in "Land and development" on the consolidated balance sheets. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company determined that its classification of common shares repurchased under its share repurchase programs should be classified as a reduction to common stock for the par amount of the common stock repurchased and additional paid in capital and included as shares unissued within the consolidated financial statements. The Company previously classified common shares repurchased under its share repurchase programs as treasury stock. The Company evaluated the impact of this correction on previously issued financial statements and concluded they were not materially misstated. In order to conform previous financial statements with the current period, the Company elected to revise previously issued financial statements the next time such financial statements are filed. The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 and the consolidated statements of changes in equity for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 have been revised accordingly. In addition, the Company will revise the consolidated statements of changes in equity for the periods ended March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, and September 30, 2015, as those financial statements are presented in future filings.
The misclassification eliminates treasury stock and results in corresponding reductions of common stock and additional paid-in capital, which results in no change in total equity within the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of changes in equity. All repurchased shares previously reported as treasury stock will now be reported as unissued common stock. The change has no impact on the previously reported consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of comprehensive income or consolidated statements of cash flows. 

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The impact of the change is as follows:
 
 
As Reported
 
Change
 
As Adjusted(1)
 
 
(in thousands)
September 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional paid-in capital
 
$
4,023,962

 
$
(283,193
)
 
$
3,740,769

Common stock
 
147

 
(63
)
 
84

Treasury stock, at cost
 
(283,256
)
 
283,256

 

Total
 
3,740,853

 

 
3,740,853

 
 
 
 
 
 

June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 

Additional paid-in capital
 
4,007,937

 
(263,454
)
 
3,744,483

Common stock
 
146

 
(61
)
 
85

Treasury stock, at cost
 
(263,515
)
 
263,515

 

Total
 
3,744,568

 

 
3,744,568

 
 
 
 
 
 

March 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 

Additional paid-in capital
 
4,007,540

 
(263,451
)
 
3,744,089

Common stock
 
146

 
(61
)
 
85

Treasury stock, at cost
 
(263,512
)
 
263,512

 

Total
 
3,744,174

 

 
3,744,174

 
 
 
 
 
 

December 31, 2014(2)
 
 
 
 
 

Additional paid-in capital
 
4,007,514

 
(262,893
)
 
3,744,621

Common stock
 
146

 
(61
)
 
85

Treasury stock, at cost
 
(262,954
)
 
262,954

 

Total
 
3,744,706

 

 
3,744,706

 
 
 
 
 
 

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 

Additional paid-in capital
 
4,022,138

 
(262,893
)
 
3,759,245

Common stock
 
144

 
(61
)
 
83

Treasury stock, at cost
 
(262,954
)
 
262,954

 

Total
 
3,759,328

 

 
3,759,328

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Common shares repurchased during the respective periods will also be reclassified on the consolidated statements of changes in equity from treasury stock, at cost to common stock and additional paid-in capital in future filings.
(2)
As of December 31, 2014, the number of common shares issued and outstanding was 85,191.

Principles of Consolidation—The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, controlled partnerships and variable interest entities ("VIEs") for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company's involvement with VIEs affects its financial performance and cash flows primarily through amounts recorded in "Operating lease income," "Earnings from equity method investments," "Real estate expense" and "Interest expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. The Company has not provided financial support to those VIEs that it was not previously contractually required to provide.    
Consolidated VIEs—As of December 31, 2015, the Company consolidates VIEs for which it is considered the primary beneficiary. As of December 31, 2015, the total assets of these consolidated VIEs were $219.3 million and total liabilities were $26.5 million. The classifications of these assets are primarily within "Land and development" and "Other investments" on the

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Company's consolidated balance sheets. The classifications of liabilities are primarily within "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The liabilities of these VIEs are non-recourse to the Company and can only be satisfied from each VIE's respective assets. The Company's total unfunded commitments related to consolidated VIEs was $38.8 million as of December 31, 2015.

Unconsolidated VIEs—As of December 31, 2015, the Company has investments in VIEs where it is not the primary beneficiary, and accordingly, the VIEs have not been consolidated in the Company's consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2015, the Company's maximum exposure to loss from these investments does not exceed the sum of the $93.4 million carrying value of the investments, which are classified in "Other investments" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets, and $17.7 million of related unfunded commitments.

Note 3—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Real estate and land and development—Real estate and land and development assets are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, as follows:
Capitalization and depreciation—Certain improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life of the asset. For real estate projects, the Company begins to capitalize qualified development and construction costs, including interest, real estate taxes, compensation and certain other carrying costs incurred which are specifically identifiable to a development project once activities necessary to get the asset ready for its intended use have commenced. If specific allocation of costs is not practicable, the Company will allocate costs based on relative fair value prior to construction or relative sales value, relative size or other value methods as appropriate during construction. The Company ceases capitalization on the portions substantially completed and ready for their intended use. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method of cost recovery over the estimated useful life, which is generally 40 years for facilities, five years for furniture and equipment, the shorter of the remaining lease term or expected life for tenant improvements and the remaining useful life of the facility for facility improvements.

Purchase price allocation—Upon acquisition of real estate, the Company determines whether the transaction is a business combination, which is accounted for under the acquisition method, or an acquisition of assets. For both types of transactions, the Company recognizes and measures identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree based on their relative fair values. For business combinations, the Company recognizes and measures goodwill or gain from a bargain purchase, if applicable, and expenses acquisition-related costs in the periods in which the costs are incurred and the services are received. For acquisitions of assets, acquisition-related costs are capitalized and recorded in "Real estate, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
The Company accounts for its acquisition of properties by recording the purchase price of tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired based on their estimated fair values. The value of the tangible assets, consisting of land, buildings, building improvements and tenant improvements is determined as if these assets are vacant. Intangible assets may include the value of lease incentive assets, above-market leases, in-place leases and the value of customer relationships, which are each recorded at their estimated fair values and included in “Deferred expenses and other assets, net” on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Intangible liabilities may include the value of below-market leases, which are recorded at their estimated fair values and included in “Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities” on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. In-place leases and customer relationships are amortized over the remaining non-cancelable term and the amortization expense is included in "Depreciation and amortization" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Lease incentive assets and above-market (or below-market) lease value is amortized as a reduction of (or, increase to) operating lease income over the remaining non-cancelable term of each lease plus any renewal periods with fixed rental terms that are considered to be below-market. The Company also engages in sale/leaseback transactions and typically executes leases with the occupant simultaneously with the purchase of the net lease asset.
Impairments—The Company reviews real estate assets to be held and used and land and development assets, for impairment in value whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. The value of a long-lived asset held for use is impaired only if management's estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the asset (taking into account the anticipated holding period of the asset) is less than the carrying value. Such estimate of cash flows considers factors such as expected future operating income trends, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the estimated fair value of the asset and reflected as

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an adjustment to the basis of the asset. Impairments of real estate assets that are not held for sale and land and development assets are recorded in "Impairment of assets" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Impairments of real estate assets that are disposed of or classified as held for sale after December 31, 2013 and which do not represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results are also recorded in "Impairment of assets" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Real estate available and held for sale—The Company reports real estate assets to be sold at the lower of their carrying amount or estimated fair value less costs to sell and classifies them as “Real estate available and held for sale” on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. If the estimated fair value less costs to sell is less than the carrying value, the difference will be recorded as an impairment charge. Impairment for real estate assets sold or classified as held for sale on or before December 31, 2013 are included in "Income (loss) from discontinued operations" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Impairment for real estate assets disposed of or classified as held for sale after December 31, 2013 are included in "Impairment of assets" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Once a real estate asset is classified as held for sale, depreciation expense is no longer recorded and historical operating results, including impairments, are reclassified to "Income (loss) from discontinued operations" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
If circumstances arise that were previously considered unlikely and, as a result the Company decides not to sell a property previously classified as held for sale, the property is reclassified as held and used and included in "Real estate, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The Company measures and records a property that is reclassified as held and used at the lower of (i) its carrying amount before the property was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation expense that would have been recognized had the property been continuously classified as held and used, or (ii) the estimated fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.
Dispositions—Revenue from sales of land and gains or losses on the sale of other real estate assets, including residential property, are recognized in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 360-20, Real Estate Sales. Sales of land and the associated gains on sales of residential property are recognized for full profit recognition upon closing of the sale transactions, when the profit is determinable, the earnings process is virtually complete, the parties are bound by the terms of the contract, all consideration has been exchanged, any permanent financing for which the seller is responsible has been arranged and all conditions for closing have been performed. The Company primarily uses specific identification and the relative sales value method to allocate costs. Gains on sales of net lease assets or commercial operating properties disposed of or classified as held for sale on or before December 31, 2013 are recorded in “Gains from discontinued operations” in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Gain on sales of net lease assets or commercial operating properties disposed of or classified as held for sale after December 31, 2013 and profits on sales of residential property within the operating property segment are included in "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

Loans receivable and other lending investments, netLoans receivable and other lending investments, net includes the following investments: senior mortgages, corporate/partnership loans, subordinate mortgages, preferred equity investments and debt securities. Management considers nearly all of its loans to be held-for-investment, although certain investments may be classified as held-for-sale or available-for-sale.
Loans receivable classified as held-for-investment and debt securities classified as held-to-maturity are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balance, and include unamortized acquisition premiums or discounts and unamortized deferred loan costs or fees. These loans and debt securities also include accrued and paid-in-kind interest and accrued exit fees that the Company determines are probable of being collected. Debt securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
Loans receivable and other lending investments designated for sale are classified as held-for-sale and are carried at lower of amortized historical cost or estimated fair value. The amount by which carrying value exceeds fair value is recorded as a valuation allowance. Subsequent changes in the valuation allowance are included in the determination of net income (loss) in the period in which the change occurs.
For held-to-maturity and available-for-sale debt securities held in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net," management evaluates whether the asset is other-than-temporarily impaired when the fair market value is below carrying value. The Company considers debt securities other-than-temporarily impaired if (1) the Company has the intent to sell the security, (2) it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, or (3) it does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. If it is determined that an other-than-temporary impairment exists, the portion related to credit losses, where the Company does not expect to recover its entire amortized cost basis, will be recognized as an "Impairment of

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assets" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. If the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that the entity will not be required to sell the security, but the security has suffered a credit loss, the impairment charge will be separated. The credit loss component of the impairment will be recorded as an "Impairment of assets" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations, and the remainder will be recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
The Company acquires properties through foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure in full or partial satisfaction of non-performing loans. Based on the Company's strategic plan to realize the maximum value from the collateral received, property is classified as "Land and development," "Real estate, net" or "Real estate available and held for sale" at its estimated fair value when title to the property is obtained. Any excess of the carrying value of the loan over the estimated fair value of the property (less costs to sell for assets held for sale) is charged-off against the reserve for loan losses as of the date of foreclosure.
Equity and cost method investmentsEquity interests are accounted for pursuant to the equity method of accounting if the Company can significantly influence the operating and financial policies of an investee. This is generally presumed to exist when ownership interest is between 20% and 50% of a corporation, or greater than 5% of a limited partnership or certain limited liability companies. The Company's periodic share of earnings and losses in equity method investees is included in "Earnings from equity method investments" in the consolidated statements of operations. When the Company's ownership position is too small to provide such influence, the cost method is used to account for the equity interest. Equity and cost method investments are included in "Other investments" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
To the extent that the Company contributes assets to an unconsolidated subsidiary, the Company’s investment in the subsidiary is recorded at the Company’s cost basis in the assets that were contributed to the unconsolidated subsidiary. To the extent that the Company’s cost basis is different from the basis reflected at the subsidiary level, when required, the basis difference is amortized over the life of the related assets and included in the Company’s share of equity in net income (loss) of the unconsolidated subsidiary, as appropriate. The Company recognizes gains on the contribution of real estate to unconsolidated subsidiaries, relating solely to the outside partner’s interest, to the extent the economic substance of the transaction is a sale. The Company recognizes a loss when it contributes property to an unconsolidated subsidiary and receives a disproportionately smaller interest in the subsidiary based on a comparison of the carrying amount of the property with the cash and other consideration contributed by the other investors.
The Company periodically reviews equity method investments for impairment in value whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such investments may not be recoverable. The Company will record an impairment charge to the extent that the estimated fair value of an investment is less than its carrying value and the Company determines the impairment is other-than-temporary. Impairment charges are recorded in "Earnings from equity method investments" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents include cash held in banks or invested in money market funds with original maturity terms of less than 90 days.
Restricted cashRestricted cash represents amounts required to be maintained under certain of the Company's debt obligations, loans, leasing, land development, sale and derivative transactions. Restricted cash is included in "Deferred expenses and other assets, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
Variable interest entitiesThe Company evaluates its investments and other contractual arrangements to determine if they constitute variable interests in a VIE. A VIE is an entity where a controlling financial interest is achieved through means other than voting rights. A VIE is consolidated by the primary beneficiary, which is the party that has the power to direct matters that most significantly impact the activities of the VIE and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. This overall consolidation assessment includes a review of, among other factors, which interests create or absorb variability, contractual terms, the key decision making powers, their impact on the VIE's economic performance, and related party relationships. Where qualitative assessment is not conclusive, the Company performs a quantitative analysis. The Company reassesses its evaluation of the primary beneficiary of a VIE on an ongoing basis and assesses its evaluation of an entity as a VIE upon certain reconsideration events.
The Company has investments in certain funds that meet the deferral criteria in Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2010-10 and will continue to assess consolidation of these entities under the overall guidance on the consolidation of VIEs in ASC 810-10. The consolidation evaluation is similar to the process noted above, except that the primary beneficiary is the party that will receive a majority of the VIE's anticipated losses, a majority of the VIE's expected residual returns, or both. In

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addition, for entities that meet the deferral criteria, the Company reassesses its initial evaluation of the primary beneficiary and whether an entity is a VIE upon the occurrence of certain reconsideration events.
Deferred expensesDeferred expenses include leasing costs and financing fees. Leasing costs include brokerage, legal and other costs which are amortized over the life of the respective leases and presented as an operating activity in the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows. External fees and costs incurred to obtain long-term debt financing have been deferred and are amortized over the term of the respective borrowing using the effective interest method. Amortization of leasing costs is included in "Depreciation and amortization" and amortization of deferred financing fees is included in "Interest expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Identified intangible assets and liabilitiesUpon the acquisition of a business, the Company records intangible assets or liabilities acquired at their estimated fair values and determines whether such intangible assets or liabilities have finite or indefinite lives. As of December 31, 2015, all such intangible assets and liabilities acquired by the Company have finite lives. Intangible assets are included in "Deferred expenses and other assets, net" and intangible liabilities are included in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The Company amortizes finite lived intangible assets and liabilities based on the period over which the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the business acquired. The Company reviews finite lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the Company determines the carrying value of an intangible asset is not recoverable it will record an impairment charge to the extent its carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value. Impairments of intangible assets are recorded in "Impairment of assets" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Loan participations payable, netThe Company accounts for transfers of financial assets under ASC Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing”, as either sales or secured borrowings. Transfers of financial assets that result in sales accounting are those in which (1) the transfer legally isolates the transferred assets from the transferor, (2) the transferee has the right to pledge or exchange the transferred assets and no condition both constrains the transferee’s right to pledge or exchange the assets and provides more than a trivial benefit to the transferor, and (3) the transferor does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets. If the transfer does not meet these criteria, the transfer is presented on the balance sheet as "Loan participations payable, net". Financial asset activities that are accounted for as sales are removed from the balance sheet with any realized gain (loss) reflected in earnings during the period of sale.
Revenue recognitionThe Company's revenue recognition policies are as follows:
Operating lease income: The Company's leases have all been determined to be operating leases based on an analysis performed in accordance with ASC 840. Operating lease income is recognized on the straight-line method of accounting, generally from the later of the date the lessee takes possession of the space and it is ready for its intended use or the date of acquisition of the facility subject to existing leases. Accordingly, contractual lease payment increases are recognized evenly over the term of the lease. The periodic difference between lease revenue recognized under this method and contractual lease payment terms is recorded as "Deferred operating lease income receivable," on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
The Company also recognizes revenue from certain tenant leases for reimbursements of all or a portion of operating expenses, including common area costs, insurance, utilities and real estate taxes of the respective property. This revenue is accrued in the same periods as the expense is incurred and is recorded as “Operating lease income” in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Revenue is also recorded from certain tenant leases that is contingent upon tenant sales exceeding defined thresholds. These rents are recognized only after the defined threshold has been met for the period.
Management estimates losses within its operating lease income receivable and deferred operating lease income receivable balances as of the balance sheet date and incorporates an asset-specific component, as well as a general, formula-based reserve based on management's evaluation of the credit risks associated with these receivables. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the allowance for doubtful accounts related to real estate tenant receivables was $1.9 million and $1.3 million, respectively, and the allowance for doubtful accounts related to deferred operating lease income was $1.5 million and $2.4 million, respectively.
Interest Income: Interest income on loans receivable is recognized on an accrual basis using the interest method.
On occasion, the Company may acquire loans at premiums or discounts. These discounts and premiums in addition to any deferred costs or fees, are typically amortized over the contractual term of the loan using the interest method. Exit fees are also recognized over the lives of the related loans as a yield adjustment, if management believes it is probable that such amounts will be received. If loans with premiums, discounts, loan origination or exit fees are prepaid, the Company immediately recognizes the

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unamortized portion, which is included in "Other income" or "Other expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
The Company considers a loan to be non-performing and places loans on non-accrual status at such time as: (1) the loan becomes 90 days delinquent; (2) the loan has a maturity default; or (3) management determines it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. While on non-accrual status, based on the Company's judgment as to collectability of principal, loans are either accounted for on a cash basis, where interest income is recognized only upon actual receipt of cash, or on a cost-recovery basis, where all cash receipts reduce a loan's carrying value. Non-accrual loans are returned to accrual status when a loan has become contractually current and management believes all amounts contractually owed will be received.
Certain of the Company's loans contractually provide for accrual of interest at specified rates that differ from current payment terms. Interest is recognized on such loans at the accrual rate subject to management's determination that accrued interest and outstanding principal are ultimately collectible, based on the underlying collateral and operations of the borrower.
Prepayment penalties or yield maintenance payments from borrowers are recognized as other income when received. Certain of the Company's loan investments provide for additional interest based on the borrower's operating cash flow or appreciation of the underlying collateral. Such amounts are considered contingent interest and are reflected as interest income only upon receipt of cash.
Other income: Other income includes revenues from hotel operations, which are recognized when rooms are occupied and the related services are provided. Revenues include room sales, food and beverage sales, parking, telephone, spa services and gift shop sales. Other income also includes gains from sales of loans, loan prepayment fees, lease termination fees and other ancillary income.
Land development revenue and cost of sales: Land development revenue includes lot and parcel sales from wholly-owned properties and is recognized for full profit recognition upon closing of the sale transactions, when the profit is determinable, the earnings process is virtually complete, the parties are bound by the terms of the contract, all consideration has been exchanged, any permanent financing for which the seller is responsible has been arranged and all conditions for closing have been performed. The Company primarily uses specific identification and the relative sales value method to allocate costs.
Reserve for loan lossesThe reserve for loan losses reflects management's estimate of loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. If the Company determines that the collateral fair value less costs to sell is less than the carrying value of a collateral-dependent loan, the Company will record a reserve. The reserve is increased (decreased) through "Provision for (recovery of) loan losses" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations and is decreased by charge-offs. During delinquency and the foreclosure process, there are typically numerous points of negotiation with the borrower as the Company works toward a settlement or other alternative resolution, which can impact the potential for loan repayment or receipt of collateral. The Company's policy is to charge off a loan when it determines, based on a variety of factors, that all commercially reasonable means of recovering the loan balance have been exhausted. This may occur at different times, including when the Company receives cash or other assets in a pre-foreclosure sale or takes control of the underlying collateral in full satisfaction of the loan upon foreclosure or deed-in-lieu, or when the Company has otherwise ceased significant collection efforts. The Company considers circumstances such as the foregoing to be indicators that the final steps in the loan collection process have occurred and that a loan is uncollectible. At this point, a loss is confirmed and the loan and related reserve will be charged off. The Company has one portfolio segment, represented by commercial real estate lending, whereby it utilizes a uniform process for determining its reserve for loan losses. The reserve for loan losses includes a general, formula-based component and an asset-specific component.
The general reserve component covers performing loans and reserves for loan losses are recorded when (i) available information as of each balance sheet date indicates that it is probable a loss has occurred in the portfolio and (ii) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The formula-based general reserve is derived from estimated principal default probabilities and loss severities applied to groups of loans based upon risk ratings assigned to loans with similar risk characteristics during the Company's quarterly loan portfolio assessment. During this assessment, the Company performs a comprehensive analysis of its loan portfolio and assigns risk ratings to loans that incorporate management's current judgments about their credit quality based on all known and relevant internal and external factors that may affect collectability. The Company considers, among other things, payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. This methodology results in loans being segmented by risk classification into risk rating categories that are associated with estimated probabilities of default and principal loss. Ratings range from "1" to "5" with "1" representing the lowest risk of loss and "5" representing the highest risk of loss. The Company

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estimates loss rates based on historical realized losses experienced within its portfolio and takes into account current economic conditions affecting the commercial real estate market when establishing appropriate time frames to evaluate loss experience.
The asset-specific reserve component relates to reserves for losses on impaired loans. The Company considers a loan to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it believes that it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. This assessment is made on a loan-by-loan basis each quarter based on such factors as payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. A reserve is established for an impaired loan when the present value of payments expected to be received, observable market prices, or the estimated fair value of the collateral (for loans that are dependent on the collateral for repayment) is lower than the carrying value of that loan.
Substantially all of the Company's impaired loans are collateral dependent and impairment is measured using the estimated fair value of collateral, less costs to sell. The Company generally uses the income approach through internally developed valuation models to estimate the fair value of the collateral for such loans. In more limited cases, the Company obtains external "as is" appraisals for loan collateral, generally when third party participations exist. Valuations are performed or obtained at the time a loan is determined to be impaired and designated non-performing, and they are updated if circumstances indicate that a significant change in value has occurred. In limited cases, appraised values may be discounted when real estate markets rapidly deteriorate.
A loan is also considered impaired if its terms are modified in a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR"). A TDR occurs when the Company has granted a concession and the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. Impairments on TDR loans are generally measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan.
Loss on debt extinguishmentsThe Company recognizes the difference between the reacquisition price of debt and the net carrying amount of extinguished debt currently in earnings. Such amounts may include prepayment penalties or the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs, and are recorded in “Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net” in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Derivative instruments and hedging activityThe Company's use of derivative financial instruments is primarily limited to the utilization of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps or other instruments to manage interest rate risk exposure and foreign exchange contracts to manage our risk to changes in foreign currencies.
The Company recognizes derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets at fair value. If certain conditions are met, a derivative may be specifically designated as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability, a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability.
For derivatives designated as net investment hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income as part of the cumulative translation adjustment. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. Amounts are reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into earnings when the hedged net investment is either sold or substantially liquidated.
Derivatives that are not designated hedges are considered economic hedges, with changes in fair value reported in current earnings in "Other expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. The Company does not enter into derivatives for trading purposes.
Stock-based compensationCompensation cost for stock-based awards is measured on the grant date and adjusted over the period of the employees' services to reflect (i) actual forfeitures and (ii) the outcome of awards with performance or service conditions through the requisite service period. The Company recognizes compensation cost for performance-based awards if and when the Company concludes that it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved. Compensation cost for market condition-based awards is determined using a Monte Carlo model to simulate a range of possible future stock prices for the Company's common stock, which is reflected in the grant date fair value. All compensation cost for market-condition based awards in which the service conditions are met is recognized regardless of whether the market condition is satisfied. Compensation costs are recognized ratably over the applicable vesting/service period and recorded in "General and administrative" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Income taxesThe Company has elected to be qualified and taxed as a REIT under section 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The Company is subject to federal income taxation at corporate rates on its REIT taxable income; the Company, however, is allowed a deduction for the amount of dividends paid to its shareholders, thereby

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subjecting the distributed net income of the Company to taxation at the shareholder level only. While the Company must distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to maintain its REIT status, the Company typically distributes all of its taxable income, if any, to eliminate any tax on undistributed taxable income. In addition, the Company is allowed several other deductions in computing its REIT taxable income, including non-cash items such as depreciation expense and certain specific reserve amounts that the Company deems to be uncollectable. These deductions allow the Company to reduce its dividend payout requirement under federal tax laws. The Company intends to operate in a manner consistent with, and its election to be treated as, a REIT for tax purposes. The Company made foreclosure elections for certain properties acquired through foreclosure, or an equivalent legal process, which allows the Company to operate these properties within the REIT, but subjects net income from these assets to corporate level tax. The carrying value of assets with foreclosure elections as of December 31, 2015 is $749.2 million.
As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $856 million of REIT net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards at the corporate REIT level, which can generally be used to offset both ordinary and capital taxable income in future years and will expire through 2034 if unused. The amount of NOL carryforwards as of December 31, 2015 will be subject to finalization of the Company's 2015 tax return. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company did not have REIT taxable income. The Company recognizes interest expense and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as "Income tax (expense) benefit" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
The Company may participate in certain activities from which it would be otherwise precluded and maintain its qualification as a REIT. These activities are conducted in entities that elect to be treated as taxable subsidiaries under the Code, subject to certain limitations. As such, the Company, through its taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRS"), is engaged in various real estate related opportunities, primarily related to managing activities related to certain foreclosed assets, as well as managing various investments in equity affiliates. As of December 31, 2015, $516.9 million of the Company's assets were owned by TRS entities. The Company's TRS entities are not consolidated for federal income tax purposes and are taxed as corporations. For financial reporting purposes, current and deferred taxes are provided for on the portion of earnings recognized by the Company with respect to its interest in TRS entities.
The following represents the Company's TRS income tax (expense) benefit ($ in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Current tax (expense) benefit
$
(7,639
)
 
$
(3,912
)
 
$
659

Deferred tax (expense) benefit

 

 

Total income tax (expense) benefit
$
(7,639
)
 
$
(3,912
)
 
$
659

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company's TRS entities generated taxable income of $17.0 million, which was partially offset by the utilization of NOL carryforwards, resulting in a current tax expense of $7.6 million. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company's TRS entities generated taxable income of $19.3 million, which was partially offset by the utilization of NOL carryforwards, resulting in current tax expense of $3.9 million. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company's TRS entities generated a taxable loss of $1.8 million, resulting in a current tax benefit of $0.7 million.
Total cash paid for taxes for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $8.4 million, $1.3 million and $9.2 million, respectively.
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts for income tax purposes, as well as operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets and recognizes a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. When evaluating the realizability of its deferred tax assets, the Company considers, among other matters, estimates of expected future taxable income, nature of current and cumulative losses, existing and projected book/tax differences, tax planning strategies available, and the general and industry specific economic outlook. This realizability analysis is inherently subjective, as it requires the Company to forecast its business and general economic environment in future periods. Based on an assessment of all factors, including historical losses and continued volatility of the activities within the TRS entities, it was determined that full valuation allowances were required on the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Changes in estimates of deferred tax asset realizability, if any, are included in "Income tax (expense) benefit" in the consolidated statements of operations.

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Deferred tax assets and liabilities of the Company's TRS entities were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
 
As of December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
Deferred tax assets(1)
 
$
53,910

 
$
54,318

Valuation allowance
 
(53,910
)
 
(54,318
)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
 
$

 
$

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2015 include timing differences related primarily to asset basis of $40.0 million, deferred expenses and other items of $10.7 million and NOL carryforwards of $3.2 million. Deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2014 include timing differences related primarily to asset basis of $45.2 million, deferred expenses and other items of $5.0 million and NOL carryforwards of $4.1 million.
Earnings per shareThe Company uses the two-class method in calculating earnings per share ("EPS") when it issues securities other than common stock that contractually entitle the holder to participate in dividends and earnings of the Company when, and if, the Company declares dividends on its common stock. Vested HPU shares were entitled to dividends of the Company when dividends are declared. Basic earnings per share ("Basic EPS") for the Company's common stock and HPU shares are computed by dividing net income allocable to common shareholders and HPU holders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and HPU shares outstanding for the period, respectively. Diluted earnings per share ("Diluted EPS") is calculated similarly, however, it reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock, where such exercise or conversion would result in a lower earnings per share amount.
Unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are deemed a "Participating Security" and are included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company's unvested common stock equivalents and restricted stock awards granted under its Long-Term Incentive Plans that are eligible to participate in dividends are considered Participating Securities and have been included in the two-class method when calculating EPS.
New accounting pronouncementsIn September 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-16, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments ("ASU 2015-16") which requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustments are determined. The amendments in ASU 2015-16 require that the acquirer record, in the same period’s financial statements, the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. The amendments in ASU 2015-16 also require an entity to present separately on the face of the income statement or disclose in the notes the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. Management does not believe the guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03") which requires debt issuance costs to be presented as a deduction from the carrying value of the related debt obligation in the balance sheet, which is consistent with the presentation of debt discounts. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements, which clarified that ASU 2015-03 does not address issuance costs associated with revolving-debt arrangements and that it would be acceptable for an entity deferring such costs to present such costs as an asset and subsequently amortize the costs ratably over the term of the revolving debt arrangement. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not believe the guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis ("ASU 2015-02") which updates the consolidation model for limited partnerships and similar legal entities. ASU 2015-02 includes the evaluation of fees paid to a decision maker as a variable interest and amends the effect of fee arrangements and related parties on the primary beneficiary determination. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not believe the guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-16, Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share is More Akin to Debt or to Equity ("ASU 2014-16") which eliminates the diversity in practice for the accounting for hybrid financial instruments issued in the form of a share. ASU 2014-16 requires management to consider all terms and features, whether stated or implied, of a hybrid instrument when determining whether the nature of the instrument is more akin to a debt instrument or an equity instrument. Embedded derivative features, which are accounted for separately from host contracts, should also be considered in the analysis of the hybrid instrument. ASU 2014-16 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not believe the guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern ("ASU 2014-15") which requires management to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt that the Company is able to continue operating as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued or available to be issued. If there is substantial doubt, additional disclosure is required, including the principal condition or event that raised the substantial doubt, the Company's evaluation of the condition or event in relation to its ability to meet its obligations and the Company's plan to alleviate (or, which is intended to alleviate) the substantial doubt. ASU 2014-15 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not believe the guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period ("ASU 2014-12") which requires a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition in accordance with Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. ASU 2014-12 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not believe the guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09") which supersedes existing industry-specific guidance, including ASC 360-20, Real Estate Sales. The new standard is principles-based and requires more estimates and judgment than current guidance. Certain contracts with customers, including lease contracts and financial instruments and other contractual rights, are not within the scope of the new guidance. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Deferral of the Effective Date, to defer the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. ASU 2014-09 is now effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted beginning January 1, 2017. Management is evaluating the impact of the guidance on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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Note 4—Real Estate
The Company's real estate assets were comprised of the following ($ in thousands):
 
Net Lease
 
Operating
Properties
 
Total
As of December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Land and land improvements, at cost
$
306,172

 
$
133,275

 
$
439,447

Buildings and improvements, at cost
1,183,723

 
427,371

 
1,611,094

Less: accumulated depreciation
(377,416
)
 
(79,142
)
 
(456,558
)
Real estate, net
1,112,479

 
481,504

 
1,593,983

Real estate available and held for sale (1)

 
137,274

 
137,274

Total real estate
$
1,112,479

 
$
618,778

 
$
1,731,257

As of December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Land and land improvements, at cost
$
311,890

 
$
146,417

 
$
458,307

Buildings and improvements, at cost
1,240,593

 
578,013

 
1,818,606

Less: accumulated depreciation
(364,323
)
 
(96,159
)
 
(460,482
)
Real estate, net
1,188,160

 
628,271

 
1,816,431

Real estate available and held for sale (1)
4,521

 
162,782

 
167,303

Total real estate
$
1,192,681

 
$
791,053

 
$
1,983,734

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(1)
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 the Company had $137.3 million and $155.8 million, respectively, of residential properties available for sale in its operating properties portfolio.

Real Estate Available and Held for Sale—During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company transferred net lease assets with a carrying value of $8.2 million to held for sale due to executed contracts with third parties.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company transferred a commercial operating property held for sale with a carrying value of $2.9 million to held for investment due to a change in business strategy.

During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company transferred units with a carrying value of $56.7 million to held for sale due to the conversion of hotel rooms to residential units to be sold. The Company also transferred net lease assets with a carrying value of $4.0 million to held for sale due to executed contracts with third parties.

Acquisitions—The following acquisitions of real estate were reflected in the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 ($ in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014(1)
 
2013(2)
Acquisitions of real estate assets
$

 
$
4,666

 
$
102,364

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company purchased two condominium units for $3.0 million and one land parcel for $1.7 million.
(2)
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company acquired a net lease asset for a purchase price of $93.6 million, including intangible assets of $36.1 million, intangible liabilities of $11.9 million and acquisition-related costs of $0.2 million, which was leased back to the seller. The Company concluded that the transaction was a real estate asset acquisition and capitalized the acquisition-related costs. The intangible assets were included in "Deferred expenses and other assets, net" and the intangible liabilities were included in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The lease was classified as an operating lease. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the net lease asset was sold to the Net Lease Venture for net proceeds of $93.7 million, which approximated carrying value.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company acquired, via deed-in-lieu, title to a residential property, which had a total fair value of $13.4 million and previously served as collateral for loans receivable held by the Company. No gain or loss was recorded in connection with this transaction.


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During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company acquired, via deed-in-lieu, title to three commercial operating properties which had a total fair value of $72.4 million and previously served as collateral for loans receivable held by the Company. No gain or loss was recorded in connection with these transactions. The following unaudited table summarizes the Company's pro forma revenues and net income for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, as if the acquisition of the properties acquired during the year ended December 31, 2014 was completed on January 1, 2013 ($ in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(unaudited)
Pro forma total revenues
$
466,327

 
$
399,885

Pro forma net income (loss)
15,351

(as revised)
(112,355
)

From the date of acquisition in May 2014 through December 31, 2014, $8.3 million in total revenues and $2.9 million in net loss of the acquiree are included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The pro forma revenues and net income are presented for informational purposes only and may not be indicative of what the actual results of operations of the Company would have been assuming the transaction occurred on January 1, 2013, nor do they purport to represent the Company’s results of operations for future periods.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company acquired, via foreclosure, title to a residential operating property which previously served as collateral for loans receivable held by the Company. The Company contributed the residential operating property, which had a fair value of $25.5 million, to an entity of which it owns 63%. Based on the control provisions in the partnership agreement, the Company consolidates the entity and reflects its partner's 37% share of equity in "Noncontrolling interests" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The acquisition was accounted for at fair value. No gain or loss was recorded in connection with this transaction.

Dispositions—During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company sold residential condominiums for total net proceeds of $127.9 million, $236.2 million and $269.7 million, respectively, and recorded income from sales of real estate totaling $40.1 million, $79.1 million and $82.6 million, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company sold net lease assets with a carrying value of $60.8 million resulting in a net gain of $40.1 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company sold a commercial operating property for $68.5 million to a newly formed unconsolidated entity in which the Company owns a 50.0% equity interest (refer to Note 7). The Company recognized a gain on sale of $13.6 million, reflecting the Company's share of the interest sold, which was recorded as "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company, through a consolidated entity, sold a leasehold interest in a commercial operating property for net proceeds of $93.5 million and simultaneously entered into a ground lease with an initial term of 99 years. In connection with this transaction, the Company recorded a lease incentive asset of $38.1 million, which is included in "Deferred expenses and other assets, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets, and deferred a gain of $5.3 million, which is included in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. In December 2015, the Company acquired the noncontrolling interest in the entity for $6.4 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company sold three commercial operating properties with an aggregate carrying value of $5.3 million for net proceeds that approximated carrying value.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company sold net lease assets with a carrying value of $8.0 million resulting in a gain of $6.2 million. The Company also sold a commercial operating property with a carrying value of $29.4 million resulting in a gain of $4.6 million. These gains were recorded as "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Additionally, during the same period, the Company sold a net lease asset for net proceeds of $7.8 million. The Company recorded an impairment loss of $3.0 million in connection with the sale.

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During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company sold its 72% interest in a previously consolidated entity, which owned a net lease asset subject to a non-recourse mortgage of $26.0 million at the time of sale, to the Net Lease Venture for net proceeds of $10.1 million that approximated carrying value.
Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company sold five net lease assets with a carrying value of $18.7 million resulting in a net gain of $2.2 million. During the same period, the Company sold six commercial operating properties with a carrying value of $72.6 million resulting in a net gain of $18.6 million. These gains were recorded as "Gain from discontinued operations" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. The Company also sold residential lots with a carrying value of $18.9 million for proceeds that approximated carrying value and sold other land assets with a carrying value of $14.8 million resulting in a gain of $0.6 million.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company sold land for net proceeds of $21.4 million to a newly formed entity in which the Company also received a preferred partnership interest and a 47.5% equity interest. The Company recognized a gain of $3.4 million, reflecting the proportionate share of the sold interest, which was recorded as “Income from sales of real estate” in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

Discontinued Operations—The Company has elected to early adopt ASU 2014-08 beginning with disposals and classifications of assets as held for sale that occurred after December 31, 2013. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no disposals or assets classified as held for sale which were individually significant or represented a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results.
The following table summarizes income (loss) from discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 ($ in thousands):
Revenues
 
$
5,545

Total expenses
 
(3,138
)
Impairment of assets
 
(1,763
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
$
644

Impairments—During the year ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded impairments on real estate assets totaling $5.9 million, $11.8 million and $13.6 million, respectively. The impairments recorded in 2015 resulted from a change in business strategy for two commercial operating properties and unfavorable local market conditions for one residential property. The impairments recorded in 2014 resulted from changes in business strategy for a residential property, unfavorable local market conditions for two real estate properties and from the sale of net lease assets. The impairments recorded in 2013 resulted from changes in local market conditions and business strategy for certain assets. For the year ended December 31, 2013, $1.8 million has been recorded in "Income (loss) from discontinued operations" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations due to the assets being sold as of December 31, 2013 (see above).
Tenant Reimbursements—The Company receives reimbursements from tenants for certain facility operating expenses including common area costs, insurance, utilities and real estate taxes. Tenant expense reimbursements were $26.8 million, $30.0 million and $31.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. These amounts are included in "Operating lease income" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest—As of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had a redeemable noncontrolling interest of $7.2 million and $9.9 million, respectively, which is not currently redeemable, for which the Company records changes in the fair value over the redemption periods. As of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, this interest had an estimated redemption value of $9.2 million and $23.6 million, respectively.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—As of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the allowance for doubtful accounts related to real estate tenant receivables was $1.9 million and $1.3 million, respectively, and the allowance for doubtful accounts related to deferred operating lease income was $1.5 million and $2.4 million, respectively. These amounts are included in "Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net" and "Deferred operating lease income receivable, net", respectively, on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

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Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments—Future minimum operating lease payments to be collected under non-cancelable leases, excluding customer reimbursements of expenses, in effect as of December 31, 2015, are as follows ($ in thousands):
Year
 
Net Lease Assets
 
Operating Properties
2016
 
$
121,168

 
$
46,438

2017
 
117,110

 
46,358

2018
 
115,158

 
42,010

2019
 
113,969

 
37,990

2020
 
112,483

 
34,281


Note 5—Land and Development

The Company's land and development assets were comprised of the following ($ in thousands):
 
As of December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Land and land improvements, at cost
$
1,007,995

 
$
987,329

Less: accumulated depreciation
(6,032
)
 
(8,367
)
Total land and development
1,001,963

 
978,962


Acquisitions—During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company acquired, via deed-in-lieu, title to a land asset that previously served as collateral for loans receivable. The fair value of the land asset was $5.5 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company acquired, via foreclosure, title to two land properties, which previously served as collateral for loans receivable held by the Company. The total fair value of the land properties was $15.6 million.

Dispositions—For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company sold residential lots and parcels and recognized land development revenue of $100.2 million and $15.2 million, respectively, from its land and development portfolio. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized land development cost of sales of $67.4 million and $12.8 million, respectively, from its land and development portfolio.

During 2015, the Company sold a land and development asset and recorded $36.9 million in land development revenue in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. In connection with the sale, the Company recorded a receivable for additional proceeds that it will receive from the buyer subject to the Company's completion of certain easement agreements resulting in deferred net revenue of $6.0 million. The receivable is included in "Deferred expenses and other assets, net" and the deferred revenue is included in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

During 2015, the Company sold a land and development asset and recorded $25.9 million in land development revenue in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. In addition, the Company provided financing to the buyer in the form of a loan with a fair value of $16.7 million. The loan is included in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

During 2015, the Company transferred a land asset to a purchaser at a stated price of $16.1 million, as part of an agreement to construct an amphitheater, for which the Company received proceeds of $5.3 million, with the remainder to be received upon completion of the development project. Due to the Company's continuing involvement in the project, no sale was recognized and the proceeds were recorded in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets (refer to Note 8).


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During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company also sold land and development assets with a carrying value of $6.8 million for proceeds that approximated carrying value. During the same period, the Company contributed land with a carrying value of $9.5 million to a newly formed unconsolidated entity (refer to Note 7).
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company contributed land with carrying value of $24.1 million to a newly formed unconsolidated entity in which the Company received an equity interest of 75.6%. As a result of the transfer, the Company recognized a $7.4 million loss, which was recorded as “Loss on transfer of interest to unconsolidated subsidiary” on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

Impairments—During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded impairments on land and development assets of $4.6 million, $22.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

Note 6—Loans Receivable and Other Lending Investments, net

The following is a summary of the Company's loans receivable and other lending investments by class ($ in thousands):
 
As of December 31,
Type of Investment
2015
 
2014
Senior mortgages
$
975,915

 
$
737,535

Corporate/Partnership loans
643,270

 
497,796

Subordinate mortgages
28,676

 
53,331

Total gross carrying value of loans
1,647,861

 
1,288,662

Reserves for loan losses
(108,165
)
 
(98,490
)
Total loans receivable, net
1,539,696

 
1,190,172

Other lending investments—securities
62,289

 
187,671

Total loans receivable and other lending investments, net(1)
$
1,601,985

 
$
1,377,843

______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
The Company's recorded investment in loans as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 includes accrued interest of $9.0 million and $7.0 million, respectively, which are included in "Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

In June 2015, the Company received a loan with a fair value of $146.7 million as a non-cash paydown on an existing $196.6 million loan and reduced the principal balance by the same amount. The loan received has been recorded as a loan receivable and is included in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. In connection with the transaction, the Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $25.9 million on the original loan resulting in a remaining balance of $24.0 million. In October 2015, the Company received full payment of the remaining balance.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company sold a loan with a carrying value of $5.5 million. No gain was recorded on the sale. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company sold loans with aggregate carrying values of $30.8 million and $95.1 million, respectively, which resulted in gains (losses) of $19.1 million and $(0.6) million, respectively. Gains and losses on sales of loans are included in "Other income" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

Reserve for Loan Losses—Changes in the Company's reserve for loan losses were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Reserve for loan losses at beginning of period
$
98,490

 
$
377,204

 
$
524,499

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses(1)
36,567

 
(1,714
)
 
5,489

Charge-offs
(26,892
)
 
(277,000
)
 
(152,784
)
Reserve for loan losses at end of period
$
108,165

 
$
98,490

 
$
377,204

______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the provision for loan losses includes recoveries of previously recorded loan loss reserves of $0.6 million, $10.1 million and $63.1 million, respectively.

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The Company's recorded investment in loans (comprised of a loan's carrying value plus accrued interest) and the associated reserve for loan losses were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment(1)
 
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment(2)
 
Total
As of December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
132,492

 
$
1,524,347

 
$
1,656,839

Less: Reserve for loan losses
(72,165
)
 
(36,000
)
 
(108,165
)
Total
$
60,327

 
$
1,488,347

 
$
1,548,674

As of December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
139,672

 
$
1,156,031

 
$
1,295,703

Less: Reserve for loan losses
(64,990
)
 
(33,500
)
 
(98,490
)
Total
$
74,682

 
$
1,122,531

 
$
1,197,213

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
The carrying value of these loans include unamortized discounts, premiums, deferred fees and costs totaling net discounts of $0.2 million and $0.2 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The Company's loans individually evaluated for impairment primarily represent loans on non-accrual status and therefore, the unamortized amounts associated with these loans are not currently being amortized into income.
(2)
The carrying value of these loans include unamortized discounts, premiums, deferred fees and costs totaling net discounts of $8.2 million and $10.6 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Credit Characteristics—As part of the Company's process for monitoring the credit quality of its loans, it performs a quarterly loan portfolio assessment and assigns risk ratings to each of its performing loans. Risk ratings, which range from 1 (lower risk) to 5 (higher risk), are based on judgments which are inherently uncertain and there can be no assurance that actual performance will be similar to current expectation.

The Company's recorded investment in performing loans, presented by class and by credit quality, as indicated by risk rating, was as follows ($ in thousands):
 
As of December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Performing
Loans
 
Weighted
Average
Risk Ratings
 
Performing
Loans
 
Weighted
Average
Risk Ratings
Senior mortgages
$
853,595

 
2.96

 
$
611,009

 
2.73

Corporate/Partnership loans
641,713

 
3.37

 
501,620

 
3.88

Subordinate mortgages
29,039

 
3.64

 
53,836

 
2.87

  Total
$
1,524,347

 
3.15

 
$
1,166,465

 
3.23


As of December 31, 2015, the Company's recorded investment in loans, aged by payment status and presented by class, were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Current
 
Less Than
and Equal
to 90 Days
 
Greater
Than
90 Days(1)
 
Total
Past Due
 
Total
Senior mortgages
$
864,099

 
$

 
$
116,250

 
$
116,250

 
$
980,349

Corporate/Partnership loans
647,451

 

 

 

 
647,451

Subordinate mortgages
29,039

 

 

 

 
29,039

Total
$
1,540,589

 
$

 
$
116,250

 
$
116,250

 
$
1,656,839

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
As of December 31, 2015, the Company had four loans which were greater than 90 days delinquent and were in various stages of resolution, including legal proceedings, environmental concerns and foreclosure-related proceedings, and ranged from 1.0 to 7.0 years outstanding.


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Impaired Loans—The Company's recorded investment in impaired loans, presented by class, were as follows ($ in thousands)(1):
 
As of December 31, 2015
 
As of December 31, 2014
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
With an allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior mortgages
$
126,754

 
$
125,776

 
$
(69,627
)
 
$
130,645

 
$
129,744

 
$
(64,440
)
Corporate/Partnership loans
5,738

 
5,738

 
(2,538
)
 
9,027

 
9,057

 
(550
)
Total
$
132,492

 
$
131,514

 
$
(72,165
)
 
$
139,672

 
$
138,801

 
$
(64,990
)
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
All of the Company's non-accrual loans are considered impaired and included in the table above. As of December 31, 2014, impaired loans also includes certain loans modified through troubled debt restructurings in accordance with GAAP with a recorded investment of $10.4 million although they are performing and on accrual status.

The Company's average recorded investment in impaired loans and interest income recognized, presented by class, were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior mortgages
$

 
$

 
$
35,659

 
$
1,922

 
$
31,409

 
$
9,269

Corporate/Partnership loans

 

 

 

 
8,062

 
6,050

Subtotal

 

 
35,659

 
1,922

 
39,471

 
15,319

With an allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior mortgages
129,135

 
38

 
334,351

 
158

 
794,247

 
1,976

Corporate/Partnership loans
24,252

 
12

 
52,963

 
181

 
77,661

 
323

Subordinate mortgages

 

 

 

 
32,382

 

Subtotal
153,387

 
50

 
387,314

 
339

 
904,290

 
2,299

Total:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior mortgages
129,135

 
38

 
370,010

 
2,080

 
825,656

 
11,245

Corporate/Partnership loans
24,252

 
12

 
52,963

 
181

 
85,723

 
6,373

Subordinate mortgages

 

 

 

 
32,382

 

Total
$
153,387

 
$
50

 
$
422,973

 
$
2,261

 
$
943,761

 
$
17,618


There was no interest income related to the resolution of non-performing loans recorded during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded interest income of $13.3 million related to the resolution of non-performing loans. Interest income was not previously recorded while the loans were on non-accrual status.

Troubled Debt Restructurings—During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company modified two senior loans that were determined to be troubled debt restructurings. The Company restructured one non-performing loan with a recorded investment of $5.8 million to grant a maturity extension of one year. The Company also modified one non-performing loan with a recorded investment of $11.6 million to grant a discounted payoff option and a maturity extension of one year. The Company's recorded investment in these loans was not impacted by the modifications.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company restructured one non-performing senior loan that was determined to be a troubled debt restructuring with a recorded investment of $7.0 million to grant a maturity extension of one year and included conditional extension options. The Company's recorded investment in this loan was not impacted by the modification.

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During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company restructured six senior loans that were determined to be troubled debt restructurings. The Company restructured two performing loans with a combined recorded investment of $4.6 million to grant maturity extensions of one year each. Non-performing loans with a combined investment of $174.5 million were also modified during the year ended December 31, 2013. Included in this balance were two loans with a combined recorded investment of $98.3 million in which the Company received $15.4 million of paydowns and accepted discounted payoff options on these loans. At the time of the restructuring, the Company reclassified the loans from non-performing to performing status as the Company believed the borrowers would perform under the modified terms of the agreements. The loans were repaid in January 2014 and July 2014 at the discounted payoff amount.
Generally when granting concessions, the Company will seek to protect its position by requiring incremental pay downs, additional collateral or guarantees and in some cases lookback features or equity kickers to offset concessions granted should conditions impacting the loan improve. The Company's determination of credit losses is impacted by troubled debt restructurings whereby loans that have gone through troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired, assessed for specific reserves, and are not included in the Company's assessment of general loan loss reserves. Loans previously restructured under troubled debt restructurings that subsequently default are reassessed to incorporate the Company's current assumptions on expected cash flows and additional provision expense is recorded to the extent necessary. As of December 31, 2015, there were no unfunded commitments associated with modified loans considered troubled debt restructurings.
 
Securities—Other lending investments—securities includes the following ($ in thousands):
 
Face Value
 
Amortized Cost Basis
 
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss)
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Net Carrying Value
As of December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal debt securities
$
1,010

 
$
1,010

 
$
151

 
$
1,161

 
$
1,161

Held-to-Maturity Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
54,549

 
61,128

 

 
61,199

 
61,128

Total
$
55,559

 
$
62,138

 
$
151

 
$
62,360

 
$
62,289

As of December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal debt securities
$
1,020

 
$
1,020

 
$
147

 
$
1,167

 
$
1,167

Held-to-Maturity Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
176,254

 
186,504

 

 
190,199

 
186,504

Total
$
177,274

 
$
187,524

 
$
147

 
$
191,366

 
$
187,671


As of December 31, 2015, the contractual maturities of the Company's securities were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Held-to-Maturity Securities
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Amortized Cost Basis
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Amortized Cost Basis
 
Estimated Fair Value
Maturities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Within one year
$
61,128

 
$
61,199

 
$

 
$

After one year through 5 years

 

 

 

After 5 years through 10 years

 

 

 

After 10 years

 

 
1,010

 
1,161

Total
$
61,128

 
$
61,199

 
$
1,010

 
$
1,161




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Note 7—Other Investments

The Company's other investments and its proportionate share of earnings (losses) from equity method investments were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Carrying Value
 
Equity in Earnings (Losses)
 
As of December 31,
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Other real estate equity investments (1)
$
81,452

 
$
88,848

 
$
(5,212
)
 
$
36,842

 
$
2,869

iStar Net Lease I LLC ("Net Lease Venture")
69,096

 
125,360

 
5,221

 
1,915

 

Other investments (2)(3)
51,559

 
63,263

 
9,434

 
38,385

 
23,810

Marina Palms, LLC ("Marina Palms")
30,099

 
30,677

 
23,626

 
14,671

 
45

Madison Funds
21,966

 
45,971

 
(916
)
 
3,092

 
14,796

Total other investments
254,172

 
354,119

 
$
32,153

 
$
94,905

 
$
41,520

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recognized $32.9 million of earnings from equity method investments resulting from asset sales by one of its equity method investees.
(2)
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recognized $23.4 million of earnings from equity method investments resulting from asset sales and a legal settlement by one of its equity method investees.
(3)
In conjunction with the sale of the Company's interests in Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. in 2011, the Company retained a share of the carried interest related to various funds. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized $2.2 million and $9.0 million of carried interest income.

Net Lease Venture—In February 2014, the Company partnered with a sovereign wealth fund to form a new unconsolidated entity in which the Company has an equity interest of approximately 51.9%. This entity is not a VIE and the Company does not have controlling interest due to the substantive participating rights of its partner. The partners plan to contribute up to an aggregate $500 million of equity to acquire and develop net lease assets over time. The Company is responsible for sourcing new opportunities and managing the venture and its assets in exchange for a promote and management fee. Several of the Company's senior executives whose time is substantially devoted to the net lease venture own a total of 0.6% equity ownership in the venture via co-investment. These senior executives are also entitled to an amount equal to 50% of any promote payment received based on the 47.5% partner's interest. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company sold a net lease asset for net proceeds of $93.7 million, which approximated carrying value, to the venture. The Company also sold its 72% interest in a previously consolidated entity, which owns a net lease asset subject to a mortgage of $26.0 million, to the venture for net proceeds of $10.1 million, which approximated carrying value. During the same period, the venture purchased a portfolio of 58 net lease assets for a purchase price of $200.0 million from a third party. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the venture's carrying value of total assets was $400.2 million and $348.1 million, respectively. In June 2015, the venture placed ten year debt financing of $120.0 million on one of its net lease assets.  Net proceeds from the financing were distributed to its members of which the Company received approximately $61.2 million. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded $1.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively, of management fees from the Net Lease Venture. The management fees are included in "Other income" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations
Marina Palms—During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company sold land for net proceeds of $21.4 million to Marina Palms, a residential condominium development in which the Company has a 47.5% equity interest. This entity is not a VIE and the Company does not have controlling interest due to shared control of the entity with its partner. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the venture's carrying value of total assets was $278.5 million and $265.7 million, respectively.
Other real estate equity investments—During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company sold a commercial operating property for $68.5 million to a newly formed unconsolidated entity in which the Company owns a 50.0% equity interest (refer to Note 4). The Company recognized a gain on sale of $13.6 million, reflecting the Company's share of the interest sold, which was recorded as "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. The venture placed financing on the property and proceeds from the financing were distributed to its members. Net proceeds received by the Company were $55.4 million, which was net of the Company's $13.6 million non-cash equity contribution to the venture and inclusive of a $21.0 million distribution from the financing proceeds. This entity is not a VIE and the Company does not have a controlling interest due to shared control of the entity with its partner.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, an unconsolidated entity for which the Company held a 50.0% noncontrolling equity interest sold all of its properties. As a result of the transaction, the Company received net proceeds of $48.1 million and

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recognized a gain of $32.9 million, which is included in "Earnings from equity method investments" in its consolidated statements of operations.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company contributed land to a newly formed unconsolidated entity in which the Company received an initial equity interest of 85.7%. This entity is a VIE and the Company does not have controlling interest due to shared control of the entity with its partner. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had a recorded equity interest of $6.3 million and $9.4 million, respectively. Additionally, the Company committed to provide $45.7 million of mezzanine financing to the entity. As of December 31, 2015, the loan balance was $33.7 million and is included in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded $3.9 million and $0.6 million of interest income, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company and a consortium of co-lenders formed a new unconsolidated entity, in which the Company received an initial 15.7% equity interest, which acquired, via foreclosure sale, title to a land asset which previously served as collateral for a loan receivable held by the consortium. This entity is not a VIE and the Company does not have controlling interest in the entity as the Company's voting rights are based on its ownership percentage in the entity. During the year ended December 31, 2014, as a result of the transaction, the Company recorded an additional provision of $2.8 million in "Provision for (recovery of) loan losses" in its consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had a recorded equity interest of $24.0 million and $23.5 million, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company contributed land to a newly formed unconsolidated entity in which the Company received an equity interest of 75.6%. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had a recorded equity interest of $13.5 million and $21.1 million, respectively. This entity is a VIE and the Company does not have controlling interest due to shared control of the entity with its partners.
In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company contributed land to a newly formed unconsolidated entity in which the Company also received a 50.0% equity interest. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had a recorded equity interest of $9.9 million and $7.8 million, respectively. This entity is not a VIE and the Company does not have controlling interest due to shared control of the entity with its partner.
As of December 31, 2015, the Company's other real estate equity investments included equity interests in real estate ventures ranging from 31% to 70%, comprised of investments of $11.1 million in operating properties and $16.6 million in land assets. As of December 31, 2014, the Company's other real estate equity investments included $13.2 million in operating properties and $13.8 million in land assets.
Madison Funds—As of December 31, 2015, the Company owned a 29.5% interest in Madison International Real Estate Fund II, LP, a 32.9% interest in Madison International Real Estate Liquidity Fund III, LP, a 32.9% interest in Madison International Real Estate Liquidity Fund III AIV, LP and a 29.5% interest in Madison GP1 Investors, LP (collectively, the "Madison Funds"). The Madison Funds invest in ownership positions of entities that own real estate assets. The Company determined that these entities are VIEs and that the Company is not the primary beneficiary.
Other Investments—As of December 31, 2015, the Company also had smaller investments in real estate related funds and other strategic investments in several other entities that were accounted for under the equity method or cost method. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company sold available-for-sale securities for proceeds of $7.4 million for gains of $2.6 million, which are included in "Other income" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. The amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings was determined based on the specific identification method.
LNR—In July 2010, the Company acquired an ownership interest of approximately 24% in LNR Property Corporation ("LNR"). LNR is a servicer and special servicer of commercial mortgage loans and CMBS and a diversified real estate investment, finance and management company. In the transaction, the Company and a group of investors, including other creditors of LNR, acquired 100% of the common stock of LNR in exchange for cash and the extinguishment of existing senior notes of LNR's parent holding company (the "Holdco Notes"). The Company contributed $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of Holdco Notes and $100.0 million in cash in exchange for an equity interest of $120.0 million.
Beginning in September 2012, the Company and other owners of LNR entered into negotiations with potential purchasers of LNR. After an extensive due diligence and negotiation process, the LNR owners entered into a definitive contract to sell LNR in January 2013 at a fixed sale price which, from the Company's perspective, reflected in part the Company's then-current expectations about the future results of LNR and potential volatility in its business. The definitive sale contract provided that LNR

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would not make cash distributions to its owners during the fourth quarter of 2012 through the closing of the sale. Notwithstanding the fixed terms of the contract, our investment balance in LNR increased due to equity in earnings recorded which resulted in our recognition of other than temporary impairment on our investment during the year ended December 31, 2013. In April 2013, the Company completed the sale of its 24% equity interest in LNR and received $220.3 million in net proceeds. Approximately $25.2 million of net proceeds, which were placed in escrow for potential indemnification obligations, were released to the Company in April 2014.
The following table represents investee level summarized financial information for LNR ($ in thousands)(1):
 
For the Period from October 1, 2012 to April 19, 2013
 
For the Year Ended September 30, 2012
Income Statements
 
 
 
Total revenue(2)
$
179,373

 
$
332,902

Income tax (expense) benefit
(2,137
)
 
(6,731
)
Net income attributable to LNR(3)
113,478

 
253,039

iStar's ownership percentage
24
%
 
24
%
iStar's equity in earnings from LNR
$
45,375

 
$
60,669


 
For the Period from October 1, 2012 to April 19, 2013
 
For the Year Ended September 30, 2012
Cash Flows
 
 
 
Operating cash flows
$
(127,075
)
 
$
(85,909
)
Cash flows from investing activities
(36,543
)
 
(55,686
)
Cash flows from financing activities
217,241

 
229,634

Net cash flows
53,623

 
88,039

Cash distributions

 
61,179

iStar's ownership percentage
24
%
 
24
%
Cash distributions received by iStar
$

 
$
14,690

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
The Company recorded its investment in LNR, which was sold in April 2013, on a one quarter lag. Therefore, the amounts in the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 was based on balances and results from LNR for the period from October 1, 2012 to April 19, 2013. The amounts in the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 are based on the balances and results from LNR for the year ended September 30, 2012.
(2)
LNR consolidates certain commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized debt obligation trusts that are considered VIEs (and for which it is the primary beneficiary), that have been included in the amounts presented above. Total revenue presented above includes $55.5 million and $95.4 million for the period from October 1, 2012 to April 19, 2013 and for the year ended September 30, 2012, respectively, of servicing fee revenue that is eliminated upon consolidation of the VIE's at the LNR level. This income is then added back through consolidation at the LNR level as an adjustment to income allocable to noncontrolling entities and has no net impact on net income attributable to LNR.
(3)
Subsequent to the sale of the Company's interest in LNR, LNR reported a reduction in their earnings of $66.2 million related to a purchase price allocation adjustment. The reduction was reflected in LNR's operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013, which resulted in a net loss for the period. Because the Company recorded its investment in LNR on a one quarter lag, the adjustment was reflected in the quarter ended June 30, 2013. There was no net impact on the Company's previously reported equity in earnings as the Company limited its proportionate share of earnings from LNR pursuant to the definitive sale agreement as described above.

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The following table reconciles the activity related to the Company's investment in LNR for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, the six months ended December 31, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2013 ($ in thousands):
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2013
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
 
Carrying value of LNR at beginning of period
$
205,773

 
$
220,281

 
$

 
$
205,773

 
Equity in earnings of LNR for the period(1)
45,375

 

 

 
45,375

(a)
Balance before other than temporary impairment
251,148

 
220,281

 

 
251,148

 
Other than temporary impairment(1)
(30,867
)
 

 

 
(30,867
)
(b)
Sales proceeds pursuant to contract

 
(220,281
)
 

 
(220,281
)
 
Carrying value of LNR at end of period
220,281

 

 

 

 
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded an other than temporary impairment of $30.9 million. Subsequent to the sale of the Company's interest in LNR, LNR reported a reduction in their earnings of $66.2 million related to a purchase price allocation adjustment. The reduction was reflected in LNR's operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013, which resulted in a net loss for the period. Because the Company recorded its investment in LNR on a one quarter lag, the adjustment was reflected in the quarter ended June 30, 2013. There was no net impact on the Company's previously reported equity in earnings as the Company limited its proportionate share of earnings from LNR pursuant to the definitive sale agreement as described above.

For the year ended December 31, 2013, the amount that was recognized as income in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations is the sum of items (a) and (b), and $1.7 million of income recognized for the release of other comprehensive income related to LNR upon sale, or $16.5 million.


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Summarized investee financial information—The following tables present the investee level summarized financial information of the Company's equity method investments ($ in thousands):
 
Revenues
 
Expenses
 
Net Income Attributable to Parent Entities
For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Marina Palms, LLC ("Marina Palms")
$
179,333

 
$
(115,584
)
 
$
63,749

iStar Net Lease I LLC ("Net Lease Venture")
31,315

 
(20,666
)
 
10,060

OHASCF
111,707

 
(697
)
 
111,010

1000 SCI, LLC

 
(367
)
 
(367
)
Outlets at Westgate, LLC ("Westgate")
15,726

 
(11,150
)
 
4,576

Other investments
143,143

 
(97,504
)
 
45,501

Total
$
481,224

 
$
(245,968
)
 
$
234,529

For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Marina Palms
$
114,125

 
$
(77,120
)
 
$
37,005

Net Lease Venture(1)
13,826

 
(9,917
)
 
3,691

OHASCF
78,262

 
(951
)
 
77,311

Westgate
13,118

 
(9,618
)
 
3,500

Other investments
406,708

 
(87,997
)
 
318,703

Total
$
626,039

 
$
(185,603
)
 
$
440,210

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
OHASCF
$
72,313

 
$
(1,642
)
 
$
70,671

Westgate
12,447

 
(8,889
)
 
3,558

Marina Palms(2)
73

 
(3,525
)
 
(3,452
)
Other investments
199,680

 
(63,577
)
 
135,421

Total
$
284,513

 
$
(77,633
)
 
$
206,198

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
The Company began accounting for its investment in Net Lease Venture under the equity method of accounting on February 13, 2014. The amounts in the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 are based on the balances and results from Net Lease Venture for the period from February 13, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
(2)
The Company began accounting for its investment in Marina Palms under the equity method of accounting on April 17, 2013. The amounts in the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 are based on the balances and results from Marina Palms for the period from April 17, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
 
 
As of December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
Balance Sheets
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
3,597,587

 
$
3,464,984

Total liabilities
 
768,622

 
479,298

Noncontrolling interests
 
19,208

 
3,297

Total equity
 
2,809,757

 
2,982,389


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Note 8—Other Assets and Other Liabilities
Deferred expenses and other assets, net, consist of the following items ($ in thousands):
 
As of December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Intangible assets, net(1)
$
71,446

 
$
50,088

Other assets(2)
35,464

 
37,085

Restricted cash
26,657

 
19,283

Deferred financing fees, net(3)
26,635

 
36,774

Other receivables
22,557

 
13,115

Leasing costs, net(4)
19,393

 
20,031

Corporate furniture, fixtures and equipment, net(5)
4,405

 
5,409

Deferred expenses and other assets, net
$
206,557

 
$
181,785

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Intangible assets, net are primarily related to the acquisition of real estate assets. This balance also includes a lease incentive asset of $38.1 million (refer to Note 4). Accumulated amortization on intangible assets was $37.3 million and $45.1 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The amortization of above market leases and lease incentive assets decreased operating lease income in the Company's consolidated statements of operations by $6.7 million, $8.6 million and $7.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. These intangible lease assets are amortized over the term of the lease. The amortization expense for other intangible assets was $3.6 million, $6.7 million and $8.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. These amounts are included in "Depreciation and amortization" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
(2)
Includes a $7.0 million receivable in connection with the sale of a land parcel in December 2015.
(3)
Accumulated amortization on deferred financing fees was $27.8 million and $15.4 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
(4)
Accumulated amortization on leasing costs was $9.8 million and $9.0 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
(5)
Accumulated depreciation on corporate furniture, fixtures and equipment was $8.1 million and $7.1 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities consist of the following items ($ in thousands):
 
As of December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Accrued expenses(1)
$
68,937

 
$
62,866

Other liabilities(2)
80,332

 
48,256

Accrued interest payable
55,081

 
57,895

Intangible liabilities, net(3)
10,485

 
11,885

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities(4)
$
214,835

 
$
180,902

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, accrued expenses includes $5.3 million and $2.7 million, respectively, associated with "Real estate available and held for sale" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
(2)
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, "Other liabilities" includes $14.5 million and $6.8 million, respectively, related to a profit sharing payable to a developer for residential units sold and $4.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively, associated with "Real estate available and held for sale" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, "Other liabilities" also includes $6.6 million and $7.7 million, respectively related to tax increment financing bonds which were issued by a governmental entity to fund the installation of infrastructure within one of the Company's master planned community developments. The balance represents a special assessment associated with each individual land parcel, which will decrease as the Company sells parcels. As of December 31, 2015, includes $0.9 million related to share repurchases that settled in January 2016. As of December 31, 2015, includes $6.0 million of deferred net revenue in connection with the sale of a land and development asset (refer to Note 5).
(3)
Intangible liabilities, net are primarily related to the acquisition of real estate assets. Accumulated amortization on intangible liabilities was $6.6 million and $6.2 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The amortization of intangible liabilities increased operating lease income in the Company's consolidated statements of operations by $1.5 million, $2.5 million and $2.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(4)
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, includes $26.2 million and $15.2 million, respectively, of capital expenditures that have not yet been paid in cash.


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Intangible assets—The estimated expense from the amortization of lease intangible assets for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows ($ in thousands):
2016
$
3,312

2017
3,127

2018
2,834

2019
2,768

2020
2,706


Note 9—Loan Participations Payable, net

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company transferred to a third party a $100.0 million junior loan participation in a $250.0 million mezzanine loan commitment that it had previously originated. The Company had funded $38.9 million of the junior loan prior to transfer and received proceeds of $38.9 million upon transfer. The transferee is responsible for funding the remaining $61.1 million under the junior loan commitment, which bears interest at a rate of 5.9%. The Company will fund these commitments if the transferee defaults. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the transferee funded an additional $14.1 million directly to the borrower.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company transferred to a third party a $100.0 million senior loan participation in a $220.2 million senior loan commitment that it had previously originated. The transferred participation bears interest at a rate of LIBOR+ 3.50% with a LIBOR floor of 0.25%. The Company had fully funded the $100.0 million transferred participation prior to transfer and received net proceeds of $99.2 million.
These transfers of financial assets did not meet the sales criteria established under ASC Topic 860 and have been accounted for as loan participations payable as of December 31, 2015, with a balance of $152.3 million, net of a discount. As of December 31, 2015, the corresponding loan receivable balances were $153.0 million and are included in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The principal and interest due on these participations are paid from cash flows of the corresponding loans receivable, which serve as collateral for the participations.

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Note 10—Debt Obligations, net

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company's debt obligations were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Carrying Value as of December 31,
 
Stated
Interest Rates
 
Scheduled
Maturity Date
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
Secured credit facilities and term loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012 Tranche A-2 Facility
$
339,717

 
$
358,504

 
LIBOR + 5.75%

(1) 
March 2017
2015 Revolving Credit Facility
250,000

 

 
Various
(2) 
March 2018
Term loans collateralized by net lease assets
239,547

 
248,955

 
4.85% - 7.26%

(3) 
Various through 2026
Total secured credit facilities and term loans
829,264

 
607,459

 
 

 
 
Unsecured notes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.05% senior notes

 
105,765

 
6.05
%
 
5.875% senior notes
261,403

 
261,403

 
5.875
%
 
March 2016
3.875% senior notes
265,000

 
265,000

 
3.875
%
 
July 2016
3.00% senior convertible notes(4)
200,000

 
200,000

 
3.00
%
 
November 2016
1.50% senior convertible notes(5)
200,000

 
200,000

 
1.50
%
 
November 2016
5.85% senior notes
99,722

 
99,722

 
5.85
%
 
March 2017
9.00% senior notes
275,000

 
275,000

 
9.00
%
 
June 2017
4.00% senior notes
550,000

 
550,000

 
4.00
%
 
November 2017
7.125% senior notes
300,000

 
300,000

 
7.125
%
 
February 2018
4.875% senior notes
300,000

 
300,000

 
4.875
%
 
July 2018
5.00% senior notes
770,000

 
770,000

 
5.00
%
 
July 2019
Total unsecured notes
3,221,125

 
3,326,890

 
 

 
 
Other debt obligations:

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other debt obligations
100,000

 
100,000

 
LIBOR + 1.50%

 
October 2035
Total debt obligations
4,150,389

 
4,034,349

 
 

 
 
Debt discounts, net
(6,706
)
 
(11,665
)
 
 

 
 
Total debt obligations, net (6)
$
4,143,683

 
$
4,022,684

 
 

 
 
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
The loan has a LIBOR floor of 1.25%. As of December 31, 2015, inclusive of the floor, the 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility loan incurred interest at a rate of 7.00%.
(2)
The loan bears interest at the Company's election of either (i) a base rate, which is the greater of (a) prime, (b) federal funds plus 0.5% or (c) LIBOR plus 1.00% and subject to a margin ranging from 1.25% to 1.75%, or (ii) LIBOR subject to a margin ranging from 2.25% to 2.75%. At maturity, the Company may convert outstanding borrowings to a one year term loan which matures in quarterly installments through March 2019.
(3)
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, includes a loan with a floating rate of LIBOR plus 2.00%. As of December 31, 2015, the weighted average interest rate of these loans is 5.3%.
(4)
The Company's 3.00% senior convertible fixed rate notes due November 2016 ("3.00% Convertible Notes") are convertible at the option of the holders, into 85.0 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 3.00% Convertible Notes, at $11.77 per share at any time prior to the close of business on November 14, 2016.
(5)
The Company's 1.50% senior convertible fixed rate notes due November 2016 ("1.50% Convertible Notes") are convertible at the option of the holders, into 57.8 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 1.50% Convertible Notes, at $17.29 per share at any time prior to the close of business on November 14, 2016.
(6)
The Company capitalized interest relating to development activities of $5.3 million, $4.9 million and $2.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 2014 and 2013, respectively.


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Future Scheduled Maturities—As of December 31, 2015, future scheduled maturities of outstanding debt obligations are as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Unsecured Debt
 
Secured Debt
 
Total
2016
$
926,403

 
$

 
$
926,403

2017
924,722

 
339,717

 
1,264,439

2018
600,000

 
263,290

 
863,290

2019
770,000

 
30,795

 
800,795

2020

 

 

Thereafter
100,000

 
195,462

 
295,462

Total principal maturities
3,321,125

 
829,264

 
4,150,389

Debt discounts, net
(5,522
)
 
(1,184
)
 
(6,706
)
Total debt obligations, net
$
3,315,603

 
$
828,080

 
$
4,143,683


2015 Revolving Credit Facility—On March 27, 2015, the Company entered into a secured revolving credit facility with a maximum capacity of $250.0 million (the "2015 Revolving Credit Facility"). Borrowings under this credit facility bear interest at a floating rate indexed to one of several base rates plus a margin which adjusts upward or downward based upon the Company's corporate credit rating. An undrawn credit facility commitment fee ranges from 0.375% to 0.5%, based on average utilization each quarter. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the weighted average cost of the credit facility was 3.13%. Commitments under the revolving facility mature in March 2018. At maturity, the Company may convert outstanding borrowings to a one year term loan which matures in quarterly installments through March 2019.
2012 Secured Credit Facilities—In March 2012, the Company entered into an $880.0 million senior secured credit agreement providing for two tranches of term loans: a $410.0 million 2012 A-1 tranche due March 2016, which bore interest at a rate of LIBOR + 4.00% (the "2012 Tranche A-1 Facility"), and a $470.0 million 2012 A-2 tranche due March 2017, which bears interest at a rate of LIBOR + 5.75% (the "2012 Tranche A-2 Facility," together the "2012 Secured Credit Facilities"). The 2012 A-1 and A-2 tranches were issued at 98.0% of par and 98.5% of par, respectively, and both tranches include a LIBOR floor of 1.25%. Proceeds from the 2012 Secured Credit Facilities, together with cash on hand, were used to repurchase and repay other outstanding debt.

The 2012 Secured Credit Facilities are collateralized by a first lien on a fixed pool of assets. Proceeds from principal repayments and sales of collateral are applied to amortize the 2012 Secured Credit Facilities. Proceeds received for interest, rent, lease payments and fee income are retained by the Company. The Company may also make optional prepayments, subject to prepayment fees. The 2012 Tranche A-1 Facility was fully repaid in August 2013. Additionally, through December 31, 2015, the Company made cumulative amortization repayments of $130.3 million on the 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, repayments of the 2012 Secured Credit Facilities prior to maturity resulted in losses on early extinguishment of debt of $0.3 million, $1.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively, related to the accelerated amortization of discounts and unamortized deferred financing fees on the portion of the facility that was repaid. These amounts are included in "Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

Unsecured Notes—In June 2014, the Company issued $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00% senior unsecured notes due November 2017 and $770.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% senior unsecured notes due July 2019. Net proceeds from these transactions, together with cash on hand, were used to fully repay and terminate the February 2013 secured credit facility which had an outstanding balance of $1.32 billion. In connection with the repayment and termination of the February 2013 secured credit facility, for the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $22.8 million related to unamortized discounts and financing fees at the time of refinancing. This amount is included in "Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

In November 2013, the Company issued $200.0 million aggregate principal of 1.50% convertible senior unsecured notes due November 2016. Proceeds from the transaction, together with cash on hand, were used to fully repay the remaining $200.6 million of outstanding 5.70% senior unsecured notes due March 2014. In connection with the repayment of the 5.70% senior unsecured notes, the Company incurred $2.8 million of losses related to a prepayment penalty and the accelerated amortization

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of discounts, which was recorded in "Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013.

In May 2013, the Company issued $265.0 million aggregate principal of 3.875% senior unsecured notes due July 2016 and issued $300.0 million aggregate principal of 4.875% senior unsecured notes due July 2018. Net proceeds from these transactions, together with cash on hand, were used to fully repay the remaining $96.8 million of outstanding 8.625% senior unsecured notes due June 2013 and the remaining $448.5 million of outstanding 5.95% senior unsecured notes due in October 2013. In connection with the repayment of the 5.95% senior unsecured notes, the Company incurred $9.5 million of losses related to a prepayment penalty and the accelerated amortization of discounts, which was recorded in "Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Encumbered/Unencumbered Assets—As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the carrying value of the Company's encumbered and unencumbered assets by asset type are as follows ($ in thousands):
 
As of December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Encumbered Assets
 
Unencumbered Assets
 
Encumbered Assets
 
Unencumbered Assets
Real estate, net
$
816,721

 
$
777,262

 
$
602,471

 
$
1,213,960

Real estate available and held for sale
10,593

 
126,681

 
10,496

 
156,807

Land and development
17,714

 
984,249

 
17,907

 
961,055

Loans receivable and other lending investments, net(1)(2)
170,162

 
1,314,823

 
46,515

 
1,364,828

Other investments
22,352

 
231,820

 
17,708

 
336,411

Cash and other assets

 
1,033,515

 

 
768,475

Total
$
1,037,542

 
$
4,468,350

 
$
695,097

 
$
4,801,536

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the amounts presented exclude general reserves for loan losses of $36.0 million and $33.5 million, respectively.
(2)
As of December 31, 2015, the amount presented excludes loan participations of $153.0 million.

Debt Covenants

The Company's outstanding unsecured debt securities contain corporate level covenants that include a covenant to maintain a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured indebtedness of at least 1.2x and a covenant not to incur additional indebtedness (except for incurrences of permitted debt), if on a pro forma basis, the Company's consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, determined in accordance with the indentures governing the Company's debt securities, is 1.5x or lower. If any of the Company's covenants are breached and not cured within applicable cure periods, the breach could result in acceleration of its debt securities unless a waiver or modification is agreed upon with the requisite percentage of the bondholders. While our ability to incur additional indebtedness under the fixed charge coverage ratio is currently limited, we are permitted to incur indebtedness for the purpose of refinancing existing indebtedness and for other permitted purposes under the indentures.

The Company's 2012 Secured Credit Facilities and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility contain certain covenants, including covenants relating to collateral coverage, dividend payments, restrictions on fundamental changes, transactions with affiliates, matters relating to the liens granted to the lenders and the delivery of information to the lenders. In particular, the 2012 Secured Credit Facilities require the Company to maintain collateral coverage of at least 1.25x outstanding borrowings on the facilities. The 2015 Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a borrowing base of assets and requires the Company to maintain both collateral coverage of at least 1.5x outstanding borrowings on the facility and a consolidated ratio of cash flow to fixed charges of at least 1.5x. The 2015 Revolving Credit Facility does not require that proceeds from the borrowing base be used to pay down outstanding borrowings provided the collateral coverage remains at least 1.5x outstanding borrowings on the facility. To satisfy this covenant, the Company has the option to pay down outstanding borrowings or substitute assets in the borrowing base. In addition, for so long as the Company maintains its qualification as a REIT, the 2012 Secured Credit Facilities and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility permit the Company to distribute 100% of its REIT taxable income on an annual basis (prior to deducting certain cumulative NOL carryforwards in the case of the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility). The Company may not pay common dividends if it ceases to qualify as a REIT.


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The Company's 2012 Secured Credit Facilities and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility contain cross default provisions that would allow the lenders to declare an event of default and accelerate the Company's indebtedness to them if the Company fails to pay amounts due in respect of its other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds or if the lenders under such other indebtedness are otherwise permitted to accelerate such indebtedness for any reason. The indentures governing the Company's unsecured public debt securities permit the bondholders to declare an event of default and accelerate the Company's indebtedness to them if the Company's other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds is not paid at final maturity or if such indebtedness is accelerated.
Note 11—Commitments and Contingencies

Unfunded Commitments—The Company generally funds construction and development loans and build-outs of space in net lease assets over a period of time if and when the borrowers and tenants meet established milestones and other performance criteria. The Company refers to these arrangements as Performance-Based Commitments. In addition, the Company sometimes establishes a maximum amount of additional funding which it will make available to a borrower or tenant for an expansion or addition to a project if it approves of the expansion or addition in its sole discretion. The Company refers to these arrangements as Discretionary Fundings. Finally, the Company has committed to invest capital in several real estate funds and other ventures. These arrangements are referred to as Strategic Investments.

As of December 31, 2015, the maximum amount of fundings the Company may be required to make under each category, assuming all performance hurdles and milestones are met under the Performance-Based Commitments, that it approves all Discretionary Fundings and that 100% of its capital committed to Strategic Investments is drawn down, are as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Loans and Other Lending Investments
 
Real Estate
 
Other
Investments
 
Total
Performance-Based Commitments
$
689,014

 
$
15,626

 
$
23,360

 
$
728,000

Strategic Investments

 

 
45,940

 
45,940

Discretionary Fundings
5,000

 

 

 
5,000

Total
$
694,014

 
$
15,626

 
$
69,300

 
$
778,940

Other Commitments—Total operating lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $6.0 million, $5.8 million and $6.1 million, respectively. Future minimum lease obligations under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows ($ in thousands):
2016
$
5,722

2017
5,210

2018
4,185

2019
3,442

2020
3,442

Thereafter
4,823

The Company has also issued letters of credit totaling $2.2 million in connection with its investments.
Legal Proceedings—The Company and/or one or more of its subsidiaries is party to various pending litigation matters that are considered ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Company's business as a finance and investment company focused on the commercial real estate industry, including loan foreclosure and foreclosure-related proceedings. In addition to such matters, the Company is a party to the following legal proceedings:

On March 7, 2014, a shareholder action purporting to assert derivative, class and individual claims was filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland naming the Company, a number of its current and former senior executives (including its chief executive officer) and current and former directors as defendants.  The complaint sought unspecified damages and other relief and alleged breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and other causes of action arising out of shares of common stock issued by the Company to its senior executives pursuant to restricted stock unit awards granted in December 2008 and modified in July 2011. On October 30, 2014, the Circuit Court granted the defendants’ Motions to Dismiss and plaintiffs’ claims against all of the defendants

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in this action were dismissed. Plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of their dismissal of their claims against the Company and all other defendants. Oral argument took place before the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland on December 9, 2015. On January 28, 2016, the Court of Special Appeals affirmed the order of the Circuit Court, holding that the Circuit Court properly dismissed plaintiffs' claims against all defendants, including the Company.
 
On January 22, 2015, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (the "Court") entered a judgment in favor of the Company in the matter of U.S. Home Corporation ("Lennar") v. Settlers Crossing, LLC, et al. (Civil Action No. DKC 08-1863). The litigation involved a dispute over the purchase and sale of approximately 1,250 acres of land in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The Court found that the Company was entitled to specific performance and awarded damages to it in the aggregate amount of: (i) the remaining purchase price to be paid by Lennar of $114.0 million; plus (ii) interest on the unpaid amount at a rate of 12% per annum, calculated on a per diem basis, from May 27, 2008, until Lennar proceeds to settlement on the land; plus (iii) real estate taxes paid by the Company; plus (iv) actual and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred by the Company in connection with the litigation. The Court ordered Lennar to proceed to settlement on the land and to pay the total amounts awarded to the Company within 30 days of the judgment. A third party is entitled to a participation interest in all proceeds. Lennar has appealed the Court's judgment. The Court has granted Lennar's motion to stay the judgment pending appeal, subject to Lennar posting a required appeal bond, which has been posted. The Court also clarified the judgment that the unpaid amount will accrue simple interest at a rate of 12% annually, including while the appeal is pending. A court-ordered mediation took place on August 13, 2015, but it was unsuccessful. In the pending appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the parties have filed their respective briefs. Oral argument has not yet been scheduled. There can be no assurance as to the timing or actual receipt by the Company of amounts awarded by the Court or the outcome of any appeal.

On a quarterly basis, the Company evaluates developments in legal proceedings that could require a liability to be accrued and/or disclosed. Based on its current knowledge, and after consultation with legal counsel, the Company believes it is not a party to, nor are any of its properties the subject of, any pending legal proceeding that would have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Note 12—Risk Management and Derivatives
Risk management
In the normal course of its on-going business operations, the Company encounters economic risk. There are three main components of economic risk: interest rate risk, credit risk and market risk. The Company is subject to interest rate risk to the degree that its interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice at different points in time and potentially at different bases, than its interest-earning assets. Credit risk is the risk of default on the Company's lending investments or leases that result from a borrower's or tenant's inability or unwillingness to make contractually required payments. Market risk reflects changes in the value of loans and other lending investments due to changes in interest rates or other market factors, including the rate of prepayments of principal and the value of the collateral underlying loans, the valuation of real estate assets by the Company as well as changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Risk concentrations—Concentrations of credit risks arise when a number of borrowers or tenants related to the Company's investments are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographic region, or have similar economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations, including those to the Company, to be similarly affected by changes in economic conditions.
Substantially all of the Company's real estate as well as assets collateralizing its loans receivable are located in the United States. As of December 31, 2015, the only states with a concentration greater than 10.0% were New York with 19.9% and California with 13.6%. As of December 31, 2015, the Company's portfolio contains concentrations in the following asset types: office/industrial 22.5%, land 22.7%, mixed use/mixed collateral 15.8% and hotel 10.6%.
The Company underwrites the credit of prospective borrowers and tenants and often requires them to provide some form of credit support such as corporate guarantees, letters of credit and/or cash security deposits. Although the Company's loans and real estate assets are geographically diverse and the borrowers and tenants operate in a variety of industries, to the extent the Company has a significant concentration of interest or operating lease revenues from any single borrower or tenant, the inability of that borrower or tenant to make its payment could have a material adverse effect on the Company. As of December 31, 2015, the Company's five largest borrowers or tenants collectively accounted for approximately $118 million of the Company's 2015 revenues, of which no single customer accounts for more than 6%.

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Derivatives
The Company's use of derivative financial instruments is primarily limited to the utilization of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and foreign exchange contracts. The principal objective of such financial instruments is to minimize the risks and/or costs associated with the Company's operating and financial structure and to manage its exposure to interest rates and foreign exchange rates. Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and are used to manage the Company's exposure to interest rate movements, foreign exchange rate movements, and other identified risks, but may not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements.
The table below presents the fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 ($ in thousands):
 
Derivative Assets as of December 31,
 
Derivative Liabilities as of December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
Derivatives Designated in Hedging Relationships
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
Other Assets
 
$
39

 
N/A
 
$

 
N/A
 
$

 
Other Liabilities
 
$
478

Interest rate swaps
N/A
 

 
Other Assets
 
52

 
Other Liabilities
 
131

 
N/A
 

Total
 
 
$
39

 
 
 
$
52

 
 
 
$
131

 
 
 
$
478

Derivatives not Designated in Hedging Relationships
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
Other Assets
 
$
378

 
Other Assets
 
$
1,534

 
N/A
 
$

 
N/A
 
$

Interest rate cap
Other Assets
 
1,105

 
Other Assets
 
4,775

 
N/A
 

 
N/A
 

Total
 
 
$
1,483

 
 
 
$
6,309

 
 
 
$

 
 
 
$


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The tables below present the effect of the Company's derivative financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 ($ in thousands):
Derivatives Designated in Hedging Relationships
 
Location of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)
 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings (Effective Portion)
 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings
 (Ineffective Portion)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate cap
 
Interest Expense
 
$

 
$
(626
)
 
N/A

Interest rate cap
 
Earnings from equity investments
 
(13
)
 
(1
)
 
N/A

Interest rate swaps
 
Interest Expense
 
(537
)
 
170

 
N/A

Interest rate swaps
 
Earnings from equity investments
 
(528
)
 
(464
)
 
N/A

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Earnings from equity investments
 
(124
)
 

 
N/A

For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate cap
 
Interest Expense
 

 
(56
)
 
N/A

Interest rate cap
 
Other Expense
 
(2,984
)
 

 
(3,634
)
Interest rate cap
 
Earnings from equity method investments
 
(9
)
 

 
N/A

Interest rate swaps
 
Interest Expense
 
(970
)
 
(6
)
 
N/A

Interest rate swap
 
Earnings from equity method investments
 
(753
)
 
(420
)
 
N/A

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Earnings from equity method investments
 
(471
)
 

 
N/A

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate cap
 
Interest Expense
 
(1,517
)
 

 
N/A

Interest rate swap
 
Interest Expense
 
869

 
(310
)
 
N/A

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Earnings from equity method investments
 
393

 

 
N/A

 
 
 
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income
 
 
Location of Gain or
(Loss) Recognized in
Income
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
Derivatives not Designated in Hedging Relationships
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Interest rate cap
 
Other Expense
 
$
(3,671
)
 
$
(1,347
)
 
$

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other Expense
 
2,403

 
7,257

 
880

Foreign Exchange Contracts—The Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on investments it holds in foreign entities. The Company uses foreign exchange contracts to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign exchange rates on its foreign investments. Foreign exchange contracts involve fixing the U.S. dollar ("USD") to the respective foreign currency exchange rate for delivery of a specified amount of foreign currency on a specified date. The foreign exchange contracts are typically cash settled in USD for their fair value at or close to their settlement date.

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For derivatives designated as net investment hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income as part of the cumulative translation adjustment. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. Amounts are reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into earnings when the hedged foreign entity is either sold or substantially liquidated. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had the following outstanding foreign currency derivatives that were used to hedge its net investments in foreign operations that were designated (Rs and $ in thousands):
Derivative Type
 
Notional
Amount
 
Notional
(USD Equivalent)
 
Maturity
Sells INR/Buys USD Forward
 
456,000

 
$
6,553

 
December 2016
For derivatives not designated as net investment hedges, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in the Company's consolidated statements of operations within "Other Expense." As of December 31, 2015, the Company had the following outstanding foreign currency derivatives that were used to hedge its net investments in foreign operations that were not designated ($, €, and £ in thousands):
Derivative Type
 
Notional
Amount
 
Notional
(USD Equivalent)
 
Maturity
Sells euro ("EUR")/Buys USD Forward
 
5,700

 
$
6,439

 
January 2016
Sells pound sterling ("GBP")/Buys USD Forward
 
£
3,000

 
$
4,557

 
January 2016
The Company marks its foreign investments each quarter based on current exchange rates and records the gain or loss through "Other expense" in its consolidated statements of operations for loan investments or "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)," on its consolidated balance sheets for net investments in foreign subsidiaries. The Company recorded net gains (losses) related to foreign investments of $(0.1) million, $0.1 million and $(2.0) million during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, in its consolidated statements of operations.  
Interest Rate Hedges—For derivatives designated as interest rate hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. The Company entered into an interest rate swap to convert its variable rate debt to fixed rate on a $28.0 million secured term loan maturing in 2019. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had the following outstanding interest rate swap that was used to hedge its variable rate debt that was designated ($ in thousands):
Derivative Type
 
Notional
Amount
 
Variable Rate
 
Fixed Rate
 
Effective Date
 
Maturity
Interest rate swap
 
$
26,935

 
LIBOR + 2.00%
 
3.47%
 
October 2012
 
November 2019
For derivatives not designated as interest rate hedges, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in the Company's consolidated statements of operations within "Other Expense." In August 2013, the Company entered into an interest rate cap agreement to reduce exposure to expected increases in future interest rates and the resulting payments associated with variable interest rate debt. In June 2014, in connection with the full repayment and termination of the Company's February 2013 Secured Credit Facility referenced in Note 10, the Company realized amounts in earnings from other comprehensive income (loss) as a portion of a hedge related to the Company's variable rate debt was no longer expected to be highly effective.  The amount realized was a loss of $3.6 million recorded as a component of "Other expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had the following outstanding interest rate cap that was used to hedge its variable rate debt that was not designated ($ in thousands):
Derivative Type
 
Notional
Amount
 
Variable Rate
 
Fixed Rate
 
Effective Date
 
Maturity
Interest rate cap
 
$
500,000

 
LIBOR
 
1.00%
 
July 2014
 
July 2017
Over the next 12 months, the Company expects that $0.1 million related to terminated cash flow hedges will be reclassified from "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" into interest expense and $0.5 million relating to other cash flow hedges will be reclassified from "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" into earnings.

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Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features—The Company has agreements with each of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company either defaults or is capable of being declared in default on any of its indebtedness, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations.

The Company reports derivative instruments on a gross basis in the consolidated financial statements. In connection with its foreign currency derivatives, which were in a liability position as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company has posted collateral of $1.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively, which is included in "Deferred expenses and other assets, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The Company's net exposure under these contracts was zero as of December 31, 2015.

Note 13—Equity

Preferred Stock—The Company had the following series of Cumulative Redeemable and Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative Preferential Cash
Dividends(1)(2)
Series
 
Shares Issued and
Outstanding
(in thousands)
 
Par Value
 
Liquidation Preference
 
Rate per Annum
 
Equivalent to
Fixed Annual
Rate (per share)
D
 
4,000

 
$
0.001

 
$
25.00

 
8.00
%
 
$
2.00

E
 
5,600

 
0.001

 
25.00

 
7.875
%
 
1.97

F
 
4,000

 
0.001

 
25.00

 
7.80
%
 
1.95

G
 
3,200

 
0.001

 
25.00

 
7.65
%
 
1.91

I
 
5,000

 
0.001

 
25.00

 
7.50
%
 
1.88

J(3)
 
4,000

 
0.001

 
50.00

 
4.50
%
 
2.25

 
 
25,800

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Holders of shares of the Series D, E, F, G, I and J preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends, when and as declared by the Company's Board of Directors, out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends. Dividends are cumulative from the date of original issue and are payable quarterly in arrears on or before the 15th day of each March, June, September and December or, if not a business day, the next succeeding business day. Any dividend payable on the preferred stock for any partial dividend period will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. Dividends will be payable to holders of record as of the close of business on the first day of the calendar month in which the applicable dividend payment date falls or on another date designated by the Company's Board of Directors for the payment of dividends that is not more than 30 nor less than 10 days prior to the dividend payment date.
(2)
The Company declared and paid dividends of $8.0 million, $11.0 million, $7.8 million, $6.1 million and $9.4 million on its Series D, E, F, G and I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. The Company declared and paid dividends of $9.0 million on its Series J Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. All of the dividends qualified as return of capital for tax reporting purposes. There are no dividend arrearages on any of the preferred shares currently outstanding.
(3)
Each share of the Series J Preferred Stock is convertible at the holder's option at any time, initially into 3.9087 shares of the Company's common stock (equal to an initial conversion price of approximately $12.79 per share), subject to specified adjustments. The Company may not redeem the Series J Preferred Stock prior to March 15, 2018. On or after March 15, 2018, the Company may, at its option, redeem the Series J Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, for cash at a redemption price equal to 100% of the liquidation preference of $50.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, to the redemption date.

High Performance Unit Program
In May 2002, the Company's shareholders approved the iStar HPU Program. The program entitled employee participants ("HPU Holders") to receive distributions if the total rate of return on the Company's common stock (share price appreciation plus dividends) exceeded certain performance thresholds over a specified valuation period. The Company established seven HPU plans that had valuation periods ending between 2002 and 2008 and the Company has not established any new HPU plans since 2005. HPU Holders purchased interests in the High Performance common stock for an aggregate initial purchase price of $9.8 million. The remaining four plans that had valuation periods which ended in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, did not meet their required performance thresholds, none of the plans were funded and the Company redeemed the participants' units.
The 2002, 2003 and 2004 plans all exceeded their performance thresholds and were entitled to receive distributions equivalent to the amount of dividends payable on 819,254 shares, 987,149 shares and 1,031,875 shares, respectively, of the Company's common stock as and when such dividends are paid on the Company's common stock. Each of these three plans has 5,000 shares of High Performance common stock associated with it, which was recorded as a separate class of stock within shareholders' equity

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on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. High Performance common stock carries 0.25 votes per share. Net income allocable to common shareholders is reduced by the HPU holders' share of earnings.
In August 2015, the Company repurchased and retired all of its outstanding 14,888 HPUs, representing approximately 2.8 million common stock equivalents. The Company repurchased these HPUs at fair value from current and former employees through an arms-length exchange offer. HPU holders could elect to receive $9.30 in cash or 0.7 shares of iStar common stock, or a combination thereof, per common stock equivalent underlying the HPUs. Approximately 37% of the outstanding HPUs were exchanged for $9.8 million in cash and approximately 63% of the outstanding HPUs were exchanged for 1.2 million shares of iStar common stock with a fair value of $15.2 million, representing the number of shares issued at the closing price of the Company's common stock on August 13, 2015. The transaction value in excess of the HPUs carrying value of $9.8 million was recorded as a reduction to retained earnings (deficit) in the Company's consolidated statements of changes in equity.

Dividends—In order to maintain its qualification as a REIT, the Company must currently distribute, at a minimum, an amount equal to 90% of its taxable income, excluding net capital gains, and must distribute 100% of its taxable income (including net capital gains) to avoid paying corporate federal income taxes. The Company has recorded NOLs and may record NOLs in the future, which may reduce its taxable income in future periods and lower or eliminate entirely the Company's obligation to pay dividends for such periods in order to maintain its REIT qualification. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $856.4 million of NOL carryforwards at the corporate REIT level that can generally be used to offset both ordinary and capital taxable income in future years and will expire through 2034 if unused. The amount of NOL carryforwards as of December 31, 2015 will be determined upon finalization of the Company's 2015 tax return. Because taxable income differs from cash flow from operations due to non-cash revenues and expenses (such as depreciation and certain asset impairments), in certain circumstances, the Company may generate operating cash flow in excess of its dividends or, alternatively, may need to make dividend payments in excess of operating cash flows. The 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility permit the Company to distribute 100% of its REIT taxable income on an annual basis (prior to deducting certain cumulative NOL carryforwards in the case of the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility), for so long as the Company maintains its qualification as a REIT. The 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility restrict the Company from paying any common dividends if it ceases to qualify as a REIT. The Company did not declare or pay any common stock dividends for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Stock Repurchase Program—In September 2015, the Company's Board of Directors approved an increase in the repurchase limit under the Company's previously approved stock repurchase program to $50.0 million. In December 2015, after having substantially utilized the availability approved in September 2015, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new $50.0 million repurchase program. The program authorizes the repurchase of common stock from time to time in open market and privately negotiated purchases, including pursuant to one or more trading plans. There were no stock repurchases during the year ended December 31, 2014. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company repurchased 5.7 million shares of its outstanding common stock for $70.3 million, at an average cost of $12.25 per share. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had remaining authorization to repurchase up to $48.7 million of common stock available to repurchase under its stock repurchase program. Subsequent to December 31, 2015, the Company repurchased 5.2 million shares of its outstanding common stock for $52.0 million, at an average cost of $10.10 per share. In February 2016, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new $50.0 million repurchase program.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)—"Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" reflected in the Company's shareholders' equity is comprised of the following ($ in thousands):
 
As of December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
$
(125
)
 
$
2,983

Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
(690
)
 
(409
)
Unrealized losses on cumulative translation adjustment
(4,036
)
 
(3,545
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(4,851
)
 
$
(971
)

Note 14—Stock-Based Compensation Plans and Employee Benefits

On May 22, 2014, the Company's shareholders approved the 2013 Performance Incentive Plan ("iPIP") which is designed to provide, primarily to senior executives and select professionals engaged in the Company's investment activities, long-term

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compensation which has a direct relationship to the realized returns on investments included in the plan. In May 2014, the Company granted 73 iPIP points for the initial 2013-2014 investment pool and in February 2015, the Company granted an additional 10 points for the 2013-2014 investment pool and 34 iPIP points for the 2015-2016 investment pool. All decisions regarding the granting of points under iPIP are made at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors or a committee of the Board of Directors. The fair value of points is determined using a model that forecasts the Company's projected investment performance. The payout of iPIP is based on the amount of invested capital, investment performance and the Company's total shareholder return ("TSR") as compared to the average TSR of the NAREIT All REIT Index and the Russell 2000 Index during the relevant performance period for the investments in each pool. The Company, as well as any companies not included in each index at the beginning and end of the performance period, are excluded from calculation of the performance of such index. Point holders will not receive a distribution until the Company has received a full return of its capital plus a preferred return distribution, which is based on a preferred return hurdle rate of 9% per annum. Subject to certain vesting and employment requirements, point holders will be paid a combination of cash and stock. iPIP is a liability-classified award which will be remeasured each reporting period at fair value until the awards are settled. Compensation costs relating to iPIP are included in "General and administrative" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had accrued compensation costs relating to iPIP of $16.6 million and $7.8 million, respectively, which are included in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
The Company's shareholders approved the Company's 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2009 LTIP") which is designed to provide incentive compensation for officers, key employees, directors and advisors of the Company. The 2009 LTIP provides for awards of stock options, shares of restricted stock, phantom shares, restricted stock units, dividend equivalent rights and other share-based performance awards. A maximum of 8,000,000 shares of common stock may be awarded under the 2009 LTIP. All awards under the 2009 LTIP are made at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors or a committee of the Board of Directors.
The Company's 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2006 LTIP") is designed to provide equity-based incentive compensation for officers, key employees, directors, consultants and advisors of the Company. The 2006 LTIP provides for awards of stock options, shares of restricted stock, phantom shares, dividend equivalent rights and other share-based performance awards. A maximum of 4,550,000 shares of common stock may be subject to awards under the 2006 LTIP provided that the number of shares of common stock reserved for grants of options designated as incentive stock options is 1.0 million, subject to certain anti-dilution provisions in the 2006 LTIP. All awards under this Plan are at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors or a committee of the Board of Directors.
As of December 31, 2015, an aggregate of 3.7 million shares remain available for issuance pursuant to future awards under the Company's 2006 and 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plans.
The Company's 2007 Incentive Compensation Plan ("Incentive Plan") was approved and adopted by the Company's Board of Directors in 2007 in order to establish performance goals for selected officers and other key employees and to determine bonuses that will be awarded to those officers and other key employees based on the extent to which they achieve those performance goals. Equity-based awards may be made under the Incentive Plan, subject to the terms of the Company's equity incentive plans.
Stock-Based Compensation—The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $12.0 million, $13.3 million and $19.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 in "General and administrative" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2015, there was $1.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to all unvested restricted stock units that are expected to be recognized over a weighted average remaining vesting/service period of 0.86 years.
Restricted Share Issuances
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company granted 318,482 shares of common stock to certain employees as part of annual incentive awards that included a mix of cash and shares. The weighted average grant date fair value per share of these share awards was $13.04 and the total fair value was $4.2 million. The shares are fully-vested and 189,241 shares were issued net of statutory minimum required tax withholdings. The employees are restricted from selling these shares for up to two years from the date of grant.

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Restricted Stock Units
Changes in non-vested restricted stock units ("Units") during the year ended December 31, 2015 were as follows (number of shares and $ in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
 
Number
of Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Non-vested as of December 31, 2014
 
320

 
$
12.57

 
$
4,367

Granted
 
119

 
$
13.65

 
 
Vested
 
(7
)
 
$
8.53

 
 
Forfeited
 
(6
)
 
$
14.66

 
 
Non-vested as of December 31, 2015
 
426

 
$
12.90

 
$
4,991

The total fair value of Units vested during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $0.1 million, $39.2 million and $31.6 million, respectively.
2015 Restricted Stock Unit Activity—During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company granted new stock-based compensation awards to certain employees in the form of long-term incentive awards, comprised of the following:
49,650 target amount of performance-based Units were granted on January 30, 2015, representing the right to receive an equivalent number of shares of the Company's common stock (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings) if and when the Units vest. The performance is based on the Company's TSR, measured over a performance period ending on December 31, 2017, which is the date the awards cliff vest. Vesting will range from 0% to 200% of the target amount of the awards, depending on the Company’s TSR performance relative to the NAREIT All REITs Index (one-half of the target amount of the award) and the Russell 2000 Index (one-half of the target amount of the award) during the performance period. The Company, as well as any companies not included in each index at the beginning and end of the performance period, are excluded from calculation of the performance of such index. To the extent Units vest based on the Company's TSR performance, holders will receive an equivalent number of shares of common stock (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings), if the employee remains employed by the Company on the vesting date, subject to certain accelerated vesting rights. Dividends will accrue as and when dividends are declared by the Company on shares of its common stock, but will not be paid unless and until the Units vest and are settled. The fair values of the performance-based Units were determined by utilizing a Monte Carlo model to simulate a range of possible future stock prices for the Company's common stock. The assumptions used to estimate the fair value of these performance-based awards were 0.75% for risk-free interest rate and 28.14% for expected stock price volatility. As of December 31, 2015, 48,519 of such performance-based Units were outstanding.
64,196 service-based Units were granted on January 30, 2015, representing the right to receive an equivalent number of shares of the Company's common stock (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings) if and when the Units vest. The Units will cliff vest in one installment on December 31, 2017, if the employee remains employed by the Company on the vesting date, subject to certain accelerated vesting rights. Dividends will accrue as and when dividends are declared by the Company on shares of its common stock, but will not be paid unless and until the Units vest and are settled. As of December 31, 2015, 61,557 of such service-based Units were outstanding.
4,751 service-based Units were granted on various dates to certain employees, representing the right to receive an equivalent number of shares of the Company's common stock (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings) if and when the Units vest. The Units will cliff vest in one installment on the third anniversary of the grant date of the award, if the employee remains employed by the Company on the vesting date, subject to certain accelerated vesting rights. Dividends will accrue as and when dividends are declared by the Company on shares of its common stock, but will not be paid unless and until the Units vest and are settled. As of December 31, 2015, 4,751 of such service-based Units were outstanding.
As of December 31, 2015, the Company had the following additional stock-based compensation awards outstanding:

49,434 target amount of performance-based Units, granted on January 10, 2014, representing the right to receive an equivalent number of shares of the Company's common stock (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings) if and when the Units vest based on the Company’s TSR measured over a performance period ending on

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December 31, 2016, which is the date the awards cliff vest. The other terms of these performance-based Units are identical to the terms described above for the performance-based Units granted in 2015. The fair values of the performance-based Units were determined by utilizing a Monte Carlo model to simulate a range of possible future stock prices for the Company's common stock. The assumptions used to estimate the fair value of these performance-based awards were 0.76% for risk-free interest rate and 44.84% for expected stock price volatility.
62,662 service-based Units, granted on January 10, 2014, representing the right to receive an equivalent number of shares of the Company's common stock (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings) if and when the Units vest. The Units will cliff vest in one installment on December 31, 2016, if the employee remains employed by the Company on the vesting date, subject to certain accelerated vesting rights. Dividends will accrue as and when dividends are declared by the Company on shares of its common stock, but will not be paid unless and until the Units vest and are settled.
194,526 service-based Units, granted on February 1, 2013, representing the right to receive an equivalent number of shares of the Company's common stock (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings) if and when the Units vest. The Units will cliff vest in one installment on February 1, 2016, three years from the grant date, if the employee remains employed by the Company on the vesting date, subject to certain accelerated vesting rights. Dividends will accrue as and when dividends are declared by the Company on shares of its common stock, but will not be paid unless and until the Units vest and are settled.
4,000 service-based Units granted on May 14, 2013, representing the right to receive an equivalent number of shares of the Company's common stock (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings) if and when the Units vest. The Units will cliff vest in one installment on May 14, 2016, three years from the grant date, if the employee remains employed by the Company on the vesting date, subject to certain accelerated vesting rights. Dividends will accrue as and when dividends are declared by the Company on shares of its common stock, but will not be paid unless and until the Units vest and are settled.
Directors' Awards—Non-employee directors are awarded common stock equivalents ("CSEs") or restricted stock awards ("RSAs") at the time of the annual shareholders' meeting in consideration for their services on the Company's Board of Directors. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company awarded to non-employee Directors a combined 50,360 CSEs and RSAs at a fair value per share of $14.40 at the time of grant. These CSEs and RSAs have a one year vesting period and pay dividends, if any, in an amount equal to the dividends paid on the equivalent number of shares of the Company's common stock from the date of grant, as and when dividends are paid on common stock. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company issued an additional 7,494 RSAs to a non-employee Director, who joined the Company's Board of Directors in July 2015, pursuant to the Company's Non-Employee Directors Deferral Plan, at a fair value per share of $13.09 at the time of grant. As of December 31, 2015, a total of 296,755 CSEs and RSAs of the Company' common stock granted to members of the Company's Board of Directors remained outstanding under such Plan, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $3.5 million.

401(k) Plan—The Company has a savings and retirement plan (the "401(k) Plan"), which is a voluntary, defined contribution plan. All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan following completion of three months of continuous service with the Company. Each participant may contribute on a pretax basis up to the maximum percentage of compensation and dollar amount permissible under Section 402(g) of the Internal Revenue Code not to exceed the limits of Code Sections 401(k), 404 and 415. At the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors, the Company may make matching contributions on the participant's behalf of up to 50% of the first 10% of the participant's annual compensation. The Company made gross contributions of $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 and $0.9 million each year for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

Note 15—Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share ("EPS") is calculated using the two-class method, which allocates earnings among common stock and participating securities to calculate EPS when an entity's capital structure includes either two or more classes of common stock or common stock and participating securities. HPU holders were current and former Company employees who purchased high performance common stock units under the Company's High Performance Unit Program. These HPU units were treated as a separate class of common stock. All of the Company's outstanding HPUs were repurchased and retired on August 13, 2015 (refer to Note 13).

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The following table presents a reconciliation of income (loss) from continuing operations used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations ($ in thousands, except for per share data):
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
(99,973
)
 
$
(74,178
)
 
$
(220,768
)
Income from sales of real estate
93,816

 
89,943

 
86,658

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
3,722

 
704

 
(718
)
Preferred dividends
(51,320
)
 
(51,320
)
 
(49,020
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders, HPU holders and Participating Security Holders for basic earnings per common share
$
(53,755
)
 
$
(34,851
)
 
$
(183,848
)
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Earnings allocable to common shares:
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders
$
(52,675
)
 
$
(33,722
)
 
$
(177,907
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 
623

Gain from discontinued operations

 

 
21,515

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders
$
(52,675
)
 
$
(33,722
)
 
$
(155,769
)
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per common share
84,987

 
85,031

 
84,990

Basic and diluted earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders
$
(0.62
)
 
$
(0.40
)
 
$
(2.09
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 
0.01

Gain from discontinued operations

 

 
0.25

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders
$
(0.62
)
 
$
(0.40
)
 
$
(1.83
)


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For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Earnings allocable to HPUs (1):
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per HPU share:
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to HPU holders
$
(1,080
)
 
$
(1,129
)
 
$
(5,941
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 
21

Gain from discontinued operations

 

 
718

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to HPU holders
$
(1,080
)
 
$
(1,129
)
 
$
(5,202
)
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per HPU share:
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average HPUs outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share
9

 
15

 
15

Basic and diluted earnings per HPU share:
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to HPU holders
$
(120.00
)
 
$
(75.27
)
 
$
(396.07
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 
1.40

Gain from discontinued operations

 

 
47.87

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to HPU holders
$
(120.00
)
 
$
(75.27
)
 
$
(346.80
)
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
All of the Company's outstanding HPUs were repurchased and retired on August 13, 2015 (refer to Note 13).

For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the following shares were not included in the diluted EPS calculation because they were anti-dilutive (in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015(1)
 
2014(1)
 
2013(1)
Joint venture shares
298

 
298

 
298

3.00% convertible senior unsecured notes
16,992

 
16,992

 
16,992

Series J convertible perpetual preferred stock
15,635

 
15,635

 
15,635

1.50% convertible senior unsecured notes
11,567

 
11,567

 
11,567

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the effect of the Company's unvested Units, performance-based Units and CSEs were anti-dilutive.

Note 16—Fair Values
Fair value represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The following fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to be used in valuation techniques to measure fair value:
Level 1:    Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2:    Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
Level 3:    Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity).
Certain of the Company's assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value either on a recurring or non-recurring basis. Assets required to be marked-to-market and reported at fair value every reporting period are classified as being valued on a recurring basis. Assets not required to be recorded at fair value every period may be recorded at fair value if a specific provision or other impairment is recorded within the period to mark the carrying value of the asset to market as of the reporting date. Such assets are classified as being valued on a non-recurring basis.

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The following fair value hierarchy table summarizes the Company's assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis by the above categories ($ in thousands):
 
 
 
Fair Value Using
 
Total
 
Quoted market
prices in
active markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
As of December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets(1)
$
1,522

 
$

 
$
1,522

 
$

Derivative liabilities(1)
131

 

 
131

 

Available-for-sale securities(1)
1,161

 

 

 
1,161

Non-recurring basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans(2)
3,200

 

 

 
3,200

As of December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets(1)
$
6,361

 
$

 
$
6,361

 
$

Derivative liabilities(1)
478

 

 
478

 

Available-for-sale securities(1)
7,906

 
7,906

 

 

Non-recurring basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans(3)
37,169

 

 

 
37,169

Impaired real estate(4)
7,102

 

 

 
7,102

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
The fair value of the Company's derivatives and available-for-sale securities are based upon third-party broker quotes.
(2)
The Company recorded a provision for loan losses on one loan with a fair value of $3.2 million based on a discounted cash flow analysis.
(3)
The Company recorded a recovery of loan losses on one loan with a fair value of $8.5 million based on the loan's remaining term of 1.5 years and interest rate of 4.7% using discounted cash flow analysis. The Company also recorded a provision for loan losses on one loan with a fair value of $5.2 million based on an appraisal. In addition, the Company recorded a provision for loan losses on one loan, collateralized by a land asset, with a fair value of $23.5 million based upon a foreclosure sale agreement. The land asset was acquired by an unconsolidated entity in which the Company is a partner.
(4)
The Company recorded impairment on one real estate asset with a fair value of $7.1 million based on a discount rate of 15.0% using discounted cash flows over a 10 year lease term.

Fair values of financial instruments—The Company's estimated fair values of its loans receivable and other lending investments and outstanding debt was $1.6 billion and $4.3 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2015 and $1.4 billion and $4.1 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2014. The Company determined that the significant inputs used to value its loans receivable and other lending investments and debt obligations fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value of other financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accrued interest receivable and accounts payable, approximate the fair values of the instruments. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash values are considered Level 1 on the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of other financial instruments, including derivative assets and liabilities, are included in the fair value hierarchy table above.
Given the nature of certain assets and liabilities, clearly determinable market based valuation inputs are often not available, therefore, these assets and liabilities are valued using internal valuation techniques. Subjectivity exists with respect to these internal valuation techniques, therefore, the fair values disclosed may not ultimately be realized by the Company if the assets were sold or the liabilities were settled with third parties. The methods the Company used to estimate the fair values presented in the table above are described more fully below for each type of asset and liability.
Derivatives—The Company uses interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and foreign exchange contracts to manage its interest rate and foreign currency risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined using discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves, foreign exchange rates, and implied volatilities. The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own non-performance risk and the respective counterparty's non-performance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of non-performance risk, the Company has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such

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as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts and guarantees. The Company has determined that the significant inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Impaired loans—The Company's loans identified as being impaired are nearly all collateral dependent loans and are evaluated for impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, less costs to sell, to the carrying value of each loan. Due to the nature of the individual properties collateralizing the Company's loans, the Company generally uses a discounted cash flow methodology through internally developed valuation models to estimate the fair value of the collateral. This approach requires the Company to make judgments in respect to significant unobservable inputs, which may include discount rates, capitalization rates and the timing and amounts of estimated future cash flows. For income producing properties, cash flows generally include property revenues, operating costs and capital expenditures that are based on current observable market rates and estimates for market rate growth and occupancy levels. For other real estate, cash flows may include lot and unit sales that are based on current observable market rates and estimates for annual revenue growth, operating costs, costs of completion and the inventory sell out pricing and timing. The Company will also consider market comparables if available. In more limited cases, the Company obtains external "as is" appraisals for loan collateral, generally when third party participations exist, and appraised values may be discounted when real estate markets rapidly deteriorate. The Company has determined that significant inputs used in its internal valuation models and appraisals fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Impaired real estate—If the Company determines a real estate asset available and held for sale is impaired, it records an impairment charge to adjust the asset to its estimated fair market value less costs to sell. Due to the nature of individual real estate properties, the Company generally uses a discounted cash flow methodology through internally developed valuation models to estimate the fair value of the assets. This approach requires the Company to make judgments with respect to significant unobservable inputs, which may include discount rates, capitalization rates and the timing and amounts of estimated future cash flows. For income producing properties, cash flows generally include property revenues, operating costs and capital expenditures that are based on current observable market rates and estimates for market rate growth and occupancy levels. For other real estate, cash flows may include lot and unit sales that are based on current observable market rates and estimates for annual market rate growth, operating costs, costs of completion and the inventory sell out pricing and timing. The Company will also consider market comparables if available. In more limited cases, the Company obtains external "as is" appraisals for real estate assets and appraised values may be discounted when real estate markets rapidly deteriorate. The Company has determined that significant inputs used in its internal valuation models and appraisals fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Additionally, in certain cases, if the Company is under contract to sell an asset, it will mark the asset to the contracted sales price less costs to sell. The Company considers this to be a Level 3 input under the fair value hierarchy.
Loans receivable and other lending investments—The Company estimates the fair value of its performing loans and other lending investments using a discounted cash flow methodology. This method discounts estimated future cash flows using rates management determines best reflect current market interest rates that would be offered for loans with similar characteristics and credit quality. The Company determined that the significant inputs used to value its loans and other lending investments fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. For certain lending investments, the Company uses market quotes, to the extent they are available, that fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy or broker quotes that fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Debt obligations, net—For debt obligations traded in secondary markets, the Company uses market quotes, to the extent they are available, to determine fair value and are considered Level 2 on the fair value hierarchy. For debt obligations not traded in secondary markets, the Company determines fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology, whereby contractual cash flows are discounted at rates that management determines best reflect current market interest rates that would be charged for debt with similar characteristics and credit quality. The Company has determined that the inputs used to value its debt obligations under the discounted cash flow methodology fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Note 17—Segment Reporting

The Company has determined that it has four reportable segments based on how management reviews and manages its business. These reportable segments include: Real Estate Finance, Net Lease, Operating Properties and Land and Development. The Real Estate Finance segment includes all of the Company's activities related to senior and mezzanine real estate loans and real estate related securities. The Net Lease segment includes all of the Company's activities related to the ownership and leasing of corporate facilities. The Operating Properties segment includes all of the Company's activities and operations related to its commercial and residential properties. The Land and Development segment includes the Company's activities related to its developable land portfolio.
The Company evaluates performance based on the following financial measures for each segment. The Company's segment information is as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Real Estate Finance
 
Net Lease
 
Operating Properties
 
Land and Development
 
Corporate/Other(1)
 
Company Total
Year Ended December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating lease income
$

 
$
151,481

 
$
77,454

 
$
785

 
$

 
$
229,720

Interest income
134,687

 

 

 

 

 
134,687

Other income
9,737

 
357

 
34,637

 
1,219

 
3,981

 
49,931

Land development revenue

 

 

 
100,216

 

 
100,216

Earnings (loss) from equity method investments

 
5,221

 
1,663

 
16,683

 
8,586

 
32,153

Income from sales of real estate

 
40,082

 
53,734

 

 

 
93,816

    Total revenue and other earnings
144,424

 
197,141

 
167,488

 
118,903

 
12,567

 
640,523

Real estate expense

 
(21,855
)
 
(95,888
)
 
(29,007
)
 

 
(146,750
)
Land development cost of sales

 

 

 
(67,382
)
 

 
(67,382
)
Other expense
(2,291
)
 

 

 

 
(4,083
)
 
(6,374
)
Allocated interest expense
(57,109
)
 
(66,504
)
 
(28,014
)
 
(32,087
)
 
(40,925
)
 
(224,639
)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
(13,128
)
 
(15,569
)
 
(6,988
)
 
(11,488
)
 
(22,091
)
 
(69,264
)
      Segment profit (loss) (3)
$
71,896

 
$
93,213

 
$
36,598

 
$
(21,061
)
 
$
(54,532
)
 
$
126,114

Other significant non-cash items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
$
36,567

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
36,567

Impairment of assets

 

 
5,935

 
4,589

 

 
10,524

Depreciation and amortization

 
38,138

 
24,548

 
1,422

 
1,139

 
65,247

Capitalized expenditures

 
4,195

 
84,103

 
94,971

 

 
183,269

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)


 
Real Estate Finance
 
Net Lease
 
Operating Properties
 
Land and Development
 
Corporate/Other(1)
 
Company Total
Year Ended December 31, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating lease income
$

 
$
151,934

 
$
90,331

 
$
835

 
$

 
$
243,100

Interest income
122,704

 

 

 

 

 
122,704

Other income
21,217

 
4,437

 
42,000

 
3,327

 
10,052

 
81,033

Land development revenue

 

 

 
15,191

 

 
15,191

Earnings (loss) from equity method investments

 
3,260

 
1,669

 
14,966

 
75,010

 
94,905

Income from sales of real estate

 
6,206

 
83,737

 

 

 
89,943

    Total revenue and other earnings
143,921

 
165,837

 
217,737

 
34,319

 
85,062

 
646,876

Real estate expense

 
(22,967
)
 
(113,504
)
 
(26,918
)
 

 
(163,389
)
Land development cost of sales

 

 

 
(12,840
)
 

 
(12,840
)
Other expense
(243
)
 

 

 

 
(6,097
)
 
(6,340
)
Allocated interest expense
(58,043
)
 
(72,089
)
 
(39,535
)
 
(29,432
)
 
(25,384
)
 
(224,483
)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
(13,211
)
 
(16,603
)
 
(9,608
)
 
(13,062
)
 
(22,489
)
 
(74,973
)
      Segment profit (loss) (3)
$
72,424

 
$
54,178

 
$
55,090

 
$
(47,933
)
 
$
31,092

 
$
164,851

Other significant non-cash items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recovery of loan losses
$
(1,714
)
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(1,714
)
Impairment of assets

 
3,689

 
8,131

 
22,814

 

 
34,634

Depreciation and amortization

 
38,841

 
32,142

 
1,440

 
1,148

 
73,571

Capitalized expenditures

 
3,933

 
61,186

 
80,119

 

 
145,238


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)


 
Real Estate Finance
 
Net Lease
 
Operating Properties
 
Land and Development
 
Corporate/Other(1)
 
Company Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating lease income
$

 
$
147,313

 
$
86,352

 
$
902

 
$

 
$
234,567

Interest income
108,015

 

 

 

 

 
108,015

Other income
4,748

 
250

 
38,164

 
1,474

 
3,572

 
48,208

Earnings (loss) from equity method investments

 
2,699

 
5,546

 
(5,331
)
 
38,606

 
41,520

Income from sales of real estate

 

 
82,603

 
4,055

 

 
86,658

Income (loss) from discontinued operations(4)

 
1,484

 
1,251

 

 

 
2,735

Gain from discontinued operations

 
3,395

 
18,838

 

 

 
22,233

    Total revenue and other earnings
112,763

 
155,141

 
232,754

 
1,100

 
42,178

 
543,936

Real estate expense

 
(22,565
)
 
(101,044
)
 
(33,832
)
 

 
(157,441
)
Other expense
(1,625
)
 

 

 

 
(6,425
)
 
(8,050
)
Allocated interest expense(5)
(74,377
)
 
(80,034
)
 
(49,114
)
 
(30,368
)
 
(32,332
)
 
(266,225
)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
(13,186
)
 
(14,330
)
 
(9,189
)
 
(12,365
)
 
(23,783
)
 
(72,853
)
      Segment profit (loss) (3)
$
23,575

 
$
38,212

 
$
73,407

 
$
(75,465
)
 
$
(20,362
)
 
$
39,367

Other significant non-cash items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
$
5,489

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,489

Impairment of assets(5)

 
1,176

 
12,449

 
728

 

 
14,353

Loss on transfer of interest to unconsolidated subsidiary

 

 

 
7,373

 

 
7,373

Depreciation and amortization(5)

 
38,582

 
30,599

 
1,105

 
1,244

 
71,530

Capitalized expenditures

 
34,076

 
41,131

 
36,346

 

 
111,553

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)


 
Real Estate Finance
 
Net Lease
 
Operating Properties
 
Land and Development
 
Corporate/Other(1)
 
Company Total
As of December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Real estate
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Real estate, net

 
1,112,479

 
481,504

 

 

 
1,593,983

Real estate available and held for sale

 

 
137,274

 

 

 
137,274

Total real estate

 
1,112,479

 
618,778

 

 

 
1,731,257

Land and development

 

 

 
1,001,963

 

 
1,001,963

Loans receivable and other lending investments, net
1,601,985

 

 

 

 

 
1,601,985

Other investments

 
69,096

 
11,124

 
100,419

 
73,533

 
254,172

Total portfolio assets
$
1,601,985

 
$
1,181,575

 
$
629,902

 
$
1,102,382

 
$
73,533

 
4,589,377

Cash and other assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,033,515

Total assets


 


 


 


 


 
$
5,622,892

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate, net

 
1,188,160

 
628,271

 

 

 
1,816,431

Real estate available and held for sale

 
4,521

 
162,782

 

 


167,303

Total real estate

 
1,192,681

 
791,053

 

 

 
1,983,734

Land and development

 

 

 
978,962

 

 
978,962

Loans receivable and other lending investments, net
1,377,843

 

 

 

 

 
1,377,843

Other investments

 
125,360

 
13,220

 
106,155

 
109,384

 
354,119

Total portfolio assets
$
1,377,843

 
$
1,318,041

 
$
804,273

 
$
1,085,117

 
$
109,384

 
4,694,658

Cash and other assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
768,475

Total assets


 


 


 


 


 
$
5,463,133

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Corporate/Other represents all corporate level and unallocated items including any intercompany eliminations necessary to reconcile to consolidated Company totals. This caption also includes the Company's joint venture investments and strategic investments that are not included in the other reportable segments above.
(2)
General and administrative excludes stock-based compensation expense of $12.0 million, $13.3 million and $19.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(3)
The following is a reconciliation of segment profit to net income (loss) ($ in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Segment profit
$
126,114

 
$
164,851

 
$
39,367

Less: (Provision for) recovery of loan losses
(36,567
)
 
1,714

 
(5,489
)
Less: Impairment of assets(4)
(10,524
)
 
(34,634
)
 
(14,353
)
Less: Loss on transfer of interest to unconsolidated subsidiary

 

 
(7,373
)
Less: Depreciation and amortization(4)
(65,247
)
 
(73,571
)
 
(71,530
)
Less: Stock-based compensation expense
(12,013
)
 
(13,314
)
 
(19,261
)
Less: Income tax (expense) benefit(4)
(7,639
)
 
(3,912
)
 
596

Less: Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net
(281
)
 
(25,369
)
 
(33,190
)
Net income (loss)
$
(6,157
)
 
$
15,765

 
$
(111,233
)
(4)
For the year ended December 31, 2013 excludes certain amounts reclassified to discontinued operations in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
(5)
For the year ended December 31, 2013 includes related amounts reclassified to discontinued operations in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)


Note 18—Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
The following table sets forth the selected quarterly financial data for the Company ($ in thousands, except per share amounts).
 
 
For the Quarters Ended
 
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
March 31,
2015:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$
172,025

 
$
120,487

 
$
109,185

 
$
112,857

Net income (loss)
 
$
19,974

 
$
5,958

 
$
(19,776
)
 
$
(12,313
)
Earnings per common share data(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic(2)
 
$
7,685

 
$
(6,072
)
 
$
(30,950
)
 
$
(22,553
)
Diluted(2)
 
$
7,684

 
$
(6,072
)
 
$
(30,950
)
 
$
(22,553
)
Earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted
 
$
0.09

 
$
(0.07
)
 
$
(0.36
)
 
$
(0.26
)
Weighted average number of common shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
83,162

 
85,766

 
85,541

 
85,497

Diluted
 
83,581

 
85,766

 
85,541

 
85,497

Earnings per HPU share data(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted
 
$

 
$
(94
)
 
$
(1,027
)
 
$
(749
)
Earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted
 
$

 
$
(13.41
)
 
$
(68.47
)
 
$
(49.93
)
Weighted average number of HPU shares—basic and diluted
 

 
7

 
15

 
15

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2014:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$
109,950

 
$
113,486

 
$
129,843

 
$
108,749

Net income (loss)
 
$
(1,955
)
 
$
35,491

 
$
(3,594
)
 
$
(14,177
)
Earnings per common share data(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic(2)
 
$
(13,270
)
 
$
22,327

 
$
(16,207
)
 
$
(26,572
)
Diluted(2)
 
$
(13,270
)
 
$
27,608

 
$
(16,207
)
 
$
(26,572
)
Earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
(0.16
)
 
$
0.26

 
$
(0.19
)
 
$
(0.31
)
Diluted
 
$
(0.16
)
 
$
0.21

 
$
(0.19
)
 
$
(0.31
)
Weighted average number of common shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
85,188

 
85,163

 
84,916

 
84,819

Diluted
 
85,188

 
130,160

 
84,916

 
84,819

Earnings per HPU share data(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
(442
)
 
$
744

 
$
(542
)
 
$
(889
)
Diluted
 
$
(442
)
 
$
602

 
$
(542
)
 
$
(889
)
Earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
(29.47
)
 
$
49.60

 
$
(36.13
)
 
$
(59.27
)
Diluted
 
$
(29.47
)
 
$
40.13

 
$
(36.13
)
 
$
(59.27
)
Weighted average number of HPU shares—basic and diluted
 
15

 
15

 
15

 
15

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1) Basic and diluted EPS are computed independently based on the weighted-average shares of common stock and stock equivalents outstanding for each period. Accordingly, the sum of the quarterly EPS amounts may not agree to the total for the year.
(2)
For the quarter ended December 31, 2015 includes net income attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to Participating Security Holders of $5 and $5 on a basic and dilutive basis, respectively. For the quarter ended September 30, 2014, includes net income attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to Participating Security Holders of $2 and $2 on a basic and dilutive basis, respectively.


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iStar Inc.
Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
($ in thousands)
 
 
Balance at
Beginning
of Period
 
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
 
Adjustments
to Valuation
Accounts
 
Deductions
 
Balance at
End
of Period
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve for loan losses(1)(2)
 
$
524,499

 
$
5,489

 
$

 
$
(152,784
)
 
$
377,204

Allowance for doubtful accounts(2)
 
5,596

 
261

 

 

 
5,857

Allowance for deferred tax assets(2)
 
40,880

 
(4,473
)
 
19,855

 

 
56,262

 
 
$
570,975

 
$
1,277

 
$
19,855

 
$
(152,784
)
 
$
439,323

For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve for loan losses(1)(2)
 
$
377,204

 
$
(1,714
)
 
$

 
$
(277,000
)
 
$
98,490

Allowance for doubtful accounts(2)
 
5,857

 
2,074

 

 
(4,285
)
 
3,646

Allowance for deferred tax assets(2)
 
56,262

 
(6,246
)
 
4,302

 

 
54,318

 
 
$
439,323

 
$
(5,886
)
 
$
4,302

 
$
(281,285
)
 
$
156,454

For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve for loan losses(1)(2)
 
$
98,490

 
$
36,567

 
$

 
$
(26,892
)
 
$
108,165

Allowance for doubtful accounts(2)
 
3,646

 
1,359

 

 
(1,621
)
 
3,384

Allowance for deferred tax assets(2)
 
54,318

 
(310
)
 
(98
)
 

 
53,910

 
 
$
156,454

 
$
37,616

 
$
(98
)
 
$
(28,513
)
 
$
165,459

_____________________________________________________________
(1)
Refer to Note 6 to the Company's consolidated financial statements.
(2)
Refer to Note 3 to the Company's consolidated financial statements.


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iStar Inc.
Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
As of December 31, 2015
($ in thousands)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Cost to Company
 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
State
 
Encumbrances
 
 
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
OFFICE FACILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona
 OAZ002

 
(1)
 
1,033

 
6,652

 
980

 
1,033

 
7,632

 
8,665

 
3,133

 
1999
 
40.0
Arizona
 OAZ003

 
(1)
 
1,033

 
6,652

 
287

 
1,033

 
6,939

 
7,972

 
2,766

 
1999
 
40.0
Arizona
 OAZ004

 
(1)
 
1,033

 
6,652

 
205

 
1,033

 
6,857

 
7,890

 
2,755

 
1999
 
40.0
Arizona
 OAZ005

 
 
 
701

 
4,339

 

 
701

 
4,339

 
5,040

 
1,754

 
1999
 
40.0
California
 OCA002

 
(1)
 
4,139

 
5,064

 
1,596

 
4,139

 
6,660

 
10,799

 
2,512

 
2002
 
40.0
Colorado
 OCO001

 
 
 
1,757

 
16,930

 
6,503

 
1,757

 
23,433

 
25,190

 
9,943

 
1999
 
40.0
Colorado
 OCO002
3,860

 
(1)
 

 
16,752

 
48

 

 
16,800

 
16,800

 
5,776

 
2002
 
40.0
Florida
 OFL001

 
 
 
2,517

 
14,484

 
7,477

 
2,517

 
21,961

 
24,478

 
3,026

 
2010
 
40.0
Georgia
 OGA001

 
 
 
905

 
6,744

 
177

 
905

 
6,921

 
7,826

 
3,169

 
1999
 
40.0
Georgia
 OGA002

 
 
 
5,709

 
49,091

 
25,480

 
5,709

 
74,571

 
80,280

 
27,262

 
1999
 
40.0
Maryland
 OMD001
11,111

 
(1)
 
1,800

 
18,706

 
743

 
1,800

 
19,449

 
21,249

 
6,555

 
2002
 
40.0
Massachusetts
 OMA001
10,997

 
(1)
 
1,600

 
21,947

 
285

 
1,600

 
22,232

 
23,832

 
7,704

 
2002
 
40.0
New Jersey
 ONJ001
51,794

 
 
 
7,726

 
74,429

 
10

 
7,724

 
74,441

 
82,165

 
24,308

 
2002
 
40.0
New Jersey
 ONJ002
9,743

 
(1)
 
1,008

 
13,763

 
180

 
1,008

 
13,943

 
14,951

 
4,069

 
2004
 
40.0
New Jersey
 ONJ003
13,290

 
(1)
 
2,456

 
28,955

 
774

 
2,456

 
29,729

 
32,185

 
8,724

 
2004
 
40.0
Pennsylvania
 OPA001

 
(1)
 
690

 
26,098

 
(49
)
 
690

 
26,049

 
26,739

 
9,307

 
2001
 
40.0
Texas
 OTX001

 
(1)
 
1,364

 
10,628

 
5,739

 
2,373

 
15,358

 
17,731

 
6,144

 
1999
 
40.0
Texas
 OTX002

 
 
 
1,233

 
15,160

 
153

 
1,233

 
15,313

 
16,546

 
5,864

 
1999
 
40.0
Texas
 OTX004

 
 
 
1,230

 
5,660

 
887

 
1,230

 
6,547

 
7,777

 
2,459

 
1999
 
40.0
Wisconsin
 OWI001

 
 
 
1,875

 
13,914

 
(6,147
)
 
1,875

 
7,767

 
9,642

 
4,818

 
1999
 
40.0
Subtotal
 
$
100,795

 
 
 
$
39,809

 
$
362,620

 
$
45,328

 
$
40,816

 
$
406,941

 
$
447,757

 
$
142,048

 
 
 
 
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona
 IAZ001

 
 
 
2,519

 
7,481

 
1,435

 
2,519

 
8,916

 
11,435

 
1,654

 
2009
 
40.0
Arizona
 IAZ002

 
 
 
3,279

 
5,221

 
3,218

 
3,279

 
8,439

 
11,718

 
1,745

 
2009
 
40.0
California
 ICA001
17,425

 
(1)
 
11,635

 
19,515

 
5,943

 
11,635

 
25,458

 
37,093

 
5,132

 
2007
 
40.0
California
 ICA005

 
(1)
 
654

 
4,591

 
2,099

 
654

 
6,690

 
7,344

 
3,057

 
1999
 
40.0
California
 ICA006

 
(1)
 
1,086

 
7,964

 
2,876

 
1,086

 
10,840

 
11,926

 
5,057

 
1999
 
40.0
California
 ICA007

 
(1)
 
4,880

 
12,367

 
3,550

 
4,880

 
15,917

 
20,797

 
6,141

 
1999
 
40.0
California
 ICA008

 
(1)
 
6,857

 
8,378

 
1,643

 
6,856

 
10,022

 
16,878

 
3,676

 
2002
 
40.0
California
 ICA012

 
(1)
 
3,044

 
3,716

 
3,677

 
3,044

 
7,393

 
10,437

 
2,662

 
2002
 
40.0
California
 ICA013

 
(1)
 
2,633

 
3,219

 
290

 
2,633

 
3,509

 
6,142

 
1,331

 
2002
 
40.0
California
 ICA014

 
(1)
 
4,600

 
5,627

 
4,114

 
4,600

 
9,741

 
14,341

 
2,697

 
2002
 
40.0
California
 ICA015

 
(1)
 
5,617

 
6,877

 
5,501

 
5,619

 
12,376

 
17,995

 
7,368

 
2002
 
40.0
California
 ICA016
26,935

 
 
 
15,708

 
27,987

 
7,619

 
15,708

 
35,606

 
51,314

 
16,343

 
2004
 
40.0
California
 ICA017

 
 
 
808

 
8,306

 
588

 
808

 
8,894

 
9,702

 
3,469

 
1999
 
40.0

104


iStar Inc.
Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
($ in thousands)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Cost to Company
 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
State
 
Encumbrances
 
 
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Colorado
 ICO001

 
(1)
 
832

 
1,379

 

 
832

 
1,379

 
2,211

 
323

 
2006
 
40.0
Florida
 IFL002
15,095

 
(1)
 
3,510

 
20,846

 
8,279

 
3,510

 
29,125

 
32,635

 
5,523

 
2007
 
40.0
Florida
 IFL004

 
(1)
 
3,048

 
8,676

 

 
3,048

 
8,676

 
11,724

 
3,506

 
1999
 
40.0
Florida
 IFL005

 
(1)
 
1,612

 
4,586

 
(1,408
)
 
1,241

 
3,549

 
4,790

 
891

 
1999
 
40.0
Florida
 IFL006

 
 
 
1,476

 
4,198

 
(4,497
)
 
450

 
727

 
1,177

 
606

 
1999
 
40.0
Georgia
 IGA001
13,139

 
(1)
 
2,791

 
24,637

 
349

 
2,791

 
24,986

 
27,777

 
5,112

 
2007
 
40.0
Indiana
 IIN001

 
(1)
 
462

 
9,224

 

 
462

 
9,224

 
9,686

 
2,596

 
2007
 
40.0
Massachusetts
 IMA001
18,077

 
(1)
 
7,439

 
21,774

 
10,979

 
7,439

 
32,753

 
40,192

 
6,209

 
2007
 
40.0
Michigan
 IMI001

 
(1)
 
598

 
9,814

 
1

 
598

 
9,815

 
10,413

 
2,790

 
2007
 
40.0
Minnesota
 IMN001

 
(1)
 
403

 
1,147

 
(344
)
 
1,206

 

 
1,206

 

 
1999
 
40.0
Minnesota
 IMN002

 
(1)
 
6,705

 
17,690

 

 
6,225

 
18,170

 
24,395

 
4,956

 
2005
 
40.0
New Jersey
 INJ001
20,966

 
(1)
 
8,368

 
15,376

 
21,141

 
8,368

 
36,517

 
44,885

 
6,998

 
2007
 
40.0
Texas
 ITX004
13,045

 
(1)
 
1,631

 
27,858

 
(416
)
 
1,631

 
27,442

 
29,073

 
5,557

 
2007
 
40.0
Texas
 ITX005

 
 
 
1,314

 
8,903

 
46

 
1,314

 
8,949

 
10,263

 
3,613

 
1999
 
40.0
Virginia
 IVA001
14,070

 
(1)
 
2,619

 
28,481

 
142

 
2,619

 
28,623

 
31,242

 
5,854

 
2007
 
40.0
Subtotal
 
$
138,752

 
 
 
$
106,128

 
$
325,838

 
$
76,825

 
$
105,055

 
$
403,736

 
$
508,791

 
$
114,866

 
 
 
 
LAND:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona
 LAZ002

 
(1)
 
13,170

 
5,144

 

 
13,170

 
5,144

 
18,314

 
600

(3)
2011
 
0.0
Arizona
 LAZ003

 
 
 
1,400

 

 

 
1,400

 

 
1,400

 

 
2011
 
0.0
Arizona
 LAZ001

 
 
 
96,700

 

 

 
96,700

 

 
96,700

 

 
2010
 
0.0
California
 LCA002

 
 
 
28,464

 
2,836

 
(11,000
)
 
17,464

 
2,836

 
20,300

 
2,836

 
2010
 
0.0
California
 LCA003

 
 
 
87,300

 

 
(4,998
)
 
82,302

 

 
82,302

 

 
2009
 
0.0
California
 LCA004

 
 
 
68,155

 

 
(20,942
)
 
47,213

 

 
47,213

 

 
2000
 
0.0
California
 LCA005

 
 
 
84,100

 

 
8,625

 
92,725

 

 
92,725

 

 
2010
 
0.0
California
 LCA006

 
 
 
59,100

 

 

 
59,100

 

 
59,100

 

 
2010
 
0.0
Florida
 LFA001

 
 
 
7,600

 

 

 
7,600

 

 
7,600

 

 
2009
 
0.0
Florida
 LFA002

 
 
 
8,100

 

 

 
8,100

 

 
8,100

 

 
2009
 
0.0
Florida
 LFA007

 
 
 
5,883

 

 
235

 
5,883

 
235

 
6,118

 

 
2014
 
0.0
Florida
 LFA006

 
 
 
9,300

 

 
(129
)
 
9,171

 

 
9,171

 

 
2012
 
0.0
Florida
 LFA003

 
 
 
26,600

 

 
39,572

 
26,600

 
39,572

 
66,172

 

 
2010
 
0.0
Florida
 LFA004

 
 
 
10,440

 

 

 
10,440

 

 
10,440

 

 
2013
 
0.0
Florida
 LFA005

 
 
 
9,300

 

 

 
9,300

 

 
9,300

 

 
2010
 
0.0
Georgia
 LGA001

 
 
 
3,800

 

 

 
3,800

 

 
3,800

 

 
2013
 
0.0
Georgia
 LGA002

 
 
 
1,400

 

 

 
1,400

 

 
1,400

 

 
2013
 
0.0
Maryland
 LMD001

 
 
 
102,938

 

 

 
102,938

 

 
102,938

 

 
2009
 
0.0
Maryland
 LMD002

 
(1)
 
2,486

 

 

 
2,486

 

 
2,486

 
361

 
1999
 
70.0

105


iStar Inc.
Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
($ in thousands)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Cost to Company
 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
State
 
Encumbrances
 
 
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Michigan
 LMI001

 
 
 
5,374

 

 

 
5,374

 

 
5,374

 

 
2007
 
0.0
New Jersey
 LNJ001

 
 
 
43,300

 

 
70,231

 
113,531

 

 
113,531

 
313

(3)
2009
 
0.0
New York
 LNY002

 
 
 
58,900

 

 
(9,506
)
 
49,394

 

 
49,394

 

 
2011
 
0.0
New York
 LNY003

 
 
 
3,277

 

 
7,435

 
3,277

 
7,435

 
10,712

 

 
2013
 
0.0
New York
 LNY001

 
 
 
52,461

 

 
2,525

 
52,461

 
2,525

 
54,986

 

 
2009
 
0.0
Oregon
 LOR002

 
 
 
20,326

 

 
(8,924
)
 
11,402

 

 
11,402

 

 
2012
 
0.0
Texas
 LTX001

 
(1)
 
3,375

 

 

 
3,375

 

 
3,375

 

 
2005
 
0.0
Texas
 LTX002

 
(1)
 
3,621

 

 

 
3,621

 

 
3,621

 

 
2005
 
0.0
Virginia
 LVA001

 
 
 
72,138

 

 
28,925

 
101,063

 

 
101,063

 
1,958

(3)
2009
 
0.0
Subtotal
 
$

 
 
 
$
889,008

 
$
7,980

 
$
102,049

 
$
941,290

 
$
57,747

 
$
999,037

 
$
6,068

 
 
 
 
ENTERTAINMENT:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alabama
 EAL001

 
 
 
277

 
359

 
(3
)
 
277

 
356

 
633

 
106

 
2004
 
40.0
Alabama
 EAL002

 
 
 
319

 
414

 

 
319

 
414

 
733

 
122

 
2004
 
40.0
Arizona
 EAZ001

 
 
 
793

 
1,027

 

 
793

 
1,027

 
1,820

 
303

 
2004
 
40.0
Arizona
 EAZ002

 
 
 
521

 
673

 
(4
)
 
521

 
669

 
1,190

 
199

 
2004
 
40.0
Arizona
 EAZ003

 
 
 
305

 
394

 
(3
)
 
305

 
391

 
696

 
117

 
2004
 
40.0
Arizona
 EAZ004

 
 
 
630

 
815

 

 
630

 
815

 
1,445

 
241

 
2004
 
40.0
Arizona
 EAZ005

 
 
 
590

 
764

 

 
590

 
764

 
1,354

 
226

 
2004
 
40.0
Arizona
 EAZ006

 
 
 
476

 
616

 
(4
)
 
476

 
612

 
1,088

 
182

 
2004
 
40.0
Arizona
 EAZ007

 
 
 
654

 
845

 
(6
)
 
654

 
839

 
1,493

 
250

 
2004
 
40.0
Arizona
 EAZ008

 
 
 
666

 
862

 
(6
)
 
666

 
856

 
1,522

 
255

 
2004
 
40.0
Arizona
 EAZ009

 
 
 
460

 
596

 

 
460

 
596

 
1,056

 
176

 
2004
 
40.0
California
 ECA001

 
 
 
1,097

 
1,421

 

 
1,097

 
1,421

 
2,518

 
419

 
2004
 
40.0
California
 ECA002

 
 
 
434

 
560

 
1

 
434

 
561

 
995

 
166

 
2004
 
40.0
California
 ECA003

 
 
 
332

 
429

 

 
332

 
429

 
761

 
127

 
2004
 
40.0
California
 ECA005

 
 
 
676

 
876

 

 
676

 
876

 
1,552

 
259

 
2004
 
40.0
California
 ECA006

 
 
 
720

 
932

 

 
720

 
932

 
1,652

 
275

 
2004
 
40.0
California
 ECA007

 
 
 
574

 
743

 
(5
)
 
574

 
738

 
1,312

 
220

 
2004
 
40.0
California
 ECA008

 
 
 
392

 
508

 
(4
)
 
392

 
504

 
896

 
150

 
2004
 
40.0
California
 ECA009

 
 
 
358

 
464

 
(3
)
 
358

 
461

 
819

 
137

 
2004
 
40.0
California
 ECA010

 
(1)
 

 
18,000

 

 

 
18,000

 
18,000

 
5,184

 
2003
 
40.0
California
 ECA011

 
 
 
852

 
1,101

 
(8
)
 
852

 
1,093

 
1,945

 
326

 
2004
 
40.0
California
 ECA012

 
 
 
1,572

 
2,034

 
1

 
1,572

 
2,035

 
3,607

 
601

 
2004
 
40.0
California
 ECA013

 
 
 

 
1,953

 
25,772

 

 
27,725

 
27,725

 
4,735

 
2008
 
40.0
California
 ECA014

 
 
 
659

 
852

 
(6
)
 
659

 
846

 
1,505

 
252

 
2004
 
40.0
California
 ECA015

 
 
 
562

 
729

 

 
562

 
729

 
1,291

 
215

 
2004
 
40.0

106


iStar Inc.
Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
($ in thousands)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Cost to Company
 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
State
 
Encumbrances
 
 
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
California
 ECA004

 
 
 
1,642

 
2,124

 
(16
)
 
1,642

 
2,108

 
3,750

 
628

 
2004
 
40.0
Colorado
 ECO002

 
 
 
640

 
827

 
1

 
640

 
828

 
1,468

 
244

 
2004
 
40.0
Colorado
 ECO003

 
 
 
729

 
944

 

 
729

 
944

 
1,673

 
279

 
2004
 
40.0
Colorado
 ECO004

 
 
 
536

 
694

 
(5
)
 
536

 
689

 
1,225

 
205

 
2004
 
40.0
Colorado
 ECO006

 
 
 
901

 
1,165

 
(9
)
 
901

 
1,156

 
2,057

 
345

 
2004
 
40.0
Connecticut
 ECT001

 
 
 
1,097

 
1,420

 
(10
)
 
1,097

 
1,410

 
2,507

 
420

 
2004
 
40.0
Connecticut
 ECT002

 
 
 
330

 
426

 

 
330

 
426

 
756

 
126

 
2004
 
40.0
Delaware
 EDE001

 
 
 
1,076

 
1,390

 
4

 
1,076

 
1,394

 
2,470

 
411

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL001

 
(1)
 

 
41,809

 

 

 
41,809

 
41,809

 
16,742

 
2005
 
27.0
Florida
 EFL002

 
 
 
412

 
531

 
(3
)
 
412

 
528

 
940

 
157

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL003

 
(1)
 
6,550

 

 
17,118

 
6,533

 
17,135

 
23,668

 
3,710

 
2006
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL004

 
 
 
1,067

 
1,382

 

 
1,067

 
1,382

 
2,449

 
408

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL006

 
 
 
401

 
520

 

 
401

 
520

 
921

 
153

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL007

 
 
 
507

 
655

 
(5
)
 
507

 
650

 
1,157

 
194

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL008

 
 
 
282

 
364

 
(3
)
 
282

 
361

 
643

 
108

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL009

 
 
 
352

 
455

 

 
352

 
455

 
807

 
134

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL011

 
 
 
437

 
567

 

 
437

 
567

 
1,004

 
167

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL012

 
 
 
532

 
689

 

 
532

 
689

 
1,221

 
203

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL014

 
 
 
486

 
629

 

 
486

 
629

 
1,115

 
186

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL016

 
 
 
497

 
643

 
(5
)
 
497

 
638

 
1,135

 
190

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL018

 
 
 
643

 
833

 
(6
)
 
643

 
827

 
1,470

 
246

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL019

 
 
 
4,200

 
18,272

 

 
4,200

 
18,272

 
22,472

 
4,954

 
2005
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL020

 
 
 
551

 
714

 
(6
)
 
551

 
708

 
1,259

 
211

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL021

 
 
 
364

 
470

 
(3
)
 
364

 
467

 
831

 
139

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL022

 
 
 
507

 
656

 

 
507

 
656

 
1,163

 
194

 
2004
 
40.0
Florida
 EFL023

 
 
 

 
19,337

 

 

 
19,337

 
19,337

 
5,243

 
2005
 
40.0
Georgia
 EGA001

 
 
 
510

 
660

 
(5
)
 
510

 
655

 
1,165

 
195

 
2004
 
40.0
Georgia
 EGA002

 
 
 
286

 
371

 

 
286

 
371

 
657

 
109

 
2004
 
40.0
Georgia
 EGA003

 
 
 
474

 
613

 

 
474

 
613

 
1,087

 
181

 
2004
 
40.0
Georgia
 EGA004

 
 
 
581

 
752

 

 
581

 
752

 
1,333

 
222

 
2004
 
40.0
Georgia
 EGA005

 
 
 
718

 
930

 
(7
)
 
718

 
923

 
1,641

 
275

 
2004
 
40.0
Georgia
 EGA006

 
 
 
546

 
706

 

 
546

 
706

 
1,252

 
209

 
2004
 
40.0
Georgia
 EGA007

 
 
 
502

 
651

 
(5
)
 
502

 
646

 
1,148

 
192

 
2004
 
40.0
Illinois
 EIL001

 
 
 
335

 
434

 

 
335

 
434

 
769

 
128

 
2004
 
40.0
Illinois
 EIL002

 
 
 
481

 
622

 

 
481

 
622

 
1,103

 
184

 
2004
 
40.0
Illinois
 EIL003

 
 
 
8,803

 
57

 
30,479

 
8,803

 
30,536

 
39,339

 
6,347

 
2006
 
40.0

107


iStar Inc.
Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
($ in thousands)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Cost to Company
 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
State
 
Encumbrances
 
 
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Illinois
 EIL004

 
 
 
433

 
560

 
(5
)
 
433

 
555

 
988

 
166

 
2004
 
40.0
Illinois
 EIL005

 
 
 
431

 
557

 
(4
)
 
431

 
553

 
984

 
165

 
2004
 
40.0
Indiana
 EIN001

 
 
 
542

 
701

 
(5
)
 
542

 
696

 
1,238

 
207

 
2004
 
40.0
Kentucky
 EKY001

 
 
 
417

 
539

 

 
417

 
539

 
956

 
159

 
2004
 
40.0
Kentucky
 EKY002

 
 
 
365

 
473

 
(3
)
 
365

 
470

 
835

 
140

 
2004
 
40.0
Maryland
 EMD001

 
 
 
428

 
554

 

 
428

 
554

 
982

 
163

 
2004
 
40.0
Maryland
 EMD002

 
 
 
575

 
745

 

 
575

 
745

 
1,320

 
220

 
2004
 
40.0
Maryland
 EMD003

 
 
 
362

 
468

 
(3
)
 
362

 
465

 
827

 
138

 
2004
 
40.0
Maryland
 EMD004

 
 
 
884

 
1,145

 
(9
)
 
884

 
1,136

 
2,020

 
338

 
2004
 
40.0
Maryland
 EMD006

 
 
 
399

 
518

 
(4
)
 
399

 
514

 
913

 
153

 
2004
 
40.0
Maryland
 EMD007

 
 
 
649

 
839

 
(6
)
 
649

 
833

 
1,482

 
248

 
2004
 
40.0
Maryland
 EMD008

 
 
 
366

 
473

 
(3
)
 
366

 
470

 
836

 
140

 
2004
 
40.0
Maryland
 EMD009

 
 
 
398

 
516

 
(4
)
 
398

 
512

 
910

 
152

 
2004
 
40.0
Maryland
 EMD011

 
 
 
1,126

 
1,458

 

 
1,126

 
1,458

 
2,584

 
430

 
2004
 
40.0
Massachusetts
 EMA001

 
 
 
523

 
678

 
(6
)
 
523

 
672

 
1,195

 
200

 
2004
 
40.0
Massachusetts
 EMA002

 
 
 
548

 
711

 

 
548

 
711

 
1,259

 
210

 
2004
 
40.0
Massachusetts
 EMA003

 
 
 
519

 
672

 
(5
)
 
519

 
667

 
1,186

 
199

 
2004
 
40.0
Massachusetts
 EMA004

 
 
 
344

 
445

 

 
344

 
445

 
789

 
131

 
2004
 
40.0
Michigan
 EMI002

 
 
 
516

 
667

 
(5
)
 
516

 
662

 
1,178

 
197

 
2004
 
40.0
Michigan
 EMI003

 
 
 
554

 
718

 

 
554

 
718

 
1,272

 
212

 
2004
 
40.0
Michigan
 EMI004

 
 
 
387

 
500

 
(4
)
 
387

 
496

 
883

 
148

 
2004
 
40.0
Michigan
 EMI005

 
 
 
533

 
691

 
(6
)
 
533

 
685

 
1,218

 
204

 
2004
 
40.0
Minnesota
 EMN001

 
 
 
666

 
861

 
(6
)
 
666

 
855

 
1,521

 
255

 
2004
 
40.0
Minnesota
 EMN002

 
(1)
 
2,962

 

 
17,164

 
2,962

 
17,164

 
20,126

 
3,732

 
2006
 
40.0
Minnesota
 EMN004

 
(1)
 
2,437

 
8,715

 
2,098

 
2,437

 
10,813

 
13,250

 
2,709

 
2006
 
40.0
Missouri
 EMO001

 
 
 
334

 
432

 

 
334

 
432

 
766

 
128

 
2004
 
40.0
Missouri
 EMO004

 
 
 
878

 
1,139

 

 
878

 
1,139

 
2,017

 
336

 
2004
 
40.0
New Jersey
 ENJ001

 
 
 
1,560

 
2,019

 
(15
)
 
1,560

 
2,004

 
3,564

 
597

 
2004
 
40.0
New Jersey
 ENJ002

 
 
 
830

 
1,075

 

 
830

 
1,075

 
1,905

 
317

 
2004
 
40.0
Nevada
 ENV001

 
 
 
440

 
569

 
(4
)
 
440

 
565

 
1,005

 
168

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY001

 
 
 
603

 
779

 
(6
)
 
603

 
773

 
1,376

 
230

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY002

 
 
 
442

 
571

 

 
442

 
571

 
1,013

 
169

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY004

 
 
 
385

 
499

 
(3
)
 
385

 
496

 
881

 
147

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY005

 
 
 
350

 
453

 

 
350

 
453

 
803

 
134

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY007

 
 
 
494

 
640

 

 
494

 
640

 
1,134

 
189

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY006

 
 
 
326

 
421

 
1

 
326

 
422

 
748

 
125

 
2004
 
40.0

108


iStar Inc.
Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
($ in thousands)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Cost to Company
 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
State
 
Encumbrances
 
 
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
New York
 ENY008

 
 
 
320

 
414

 
(3
)
 
320

 
411

 
731

 
122

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY009

 
 
 
399

 
516

 
(4
)
 
399

 
512

 
911

 
153

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY010

 
 
 
959

 
1,240

 
(9
)
 
959

 
1,231

 
2,190

 
367

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY011

 
 
 
587

 
761

 

 
587

 
761

 
1,348

 
225

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY012

 
 
 
521

 
675

 
(5
)
 
521

 
670

 
1,191

 
199

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY013

 
 
 
711

 
920

 

 
711

 
920

 
1,631

 
272

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY014

 
 
 
558

 
723

 
(6
)
 
558

 
717

 
1,275

 
214

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY015

 
 
 
747

 
967

 

 
747

 
967

 
1,714

 
286

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY016

 
 
 
683

 
885

 
(7
)
 
683

 
878

 
1,561

 
261

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY017

 
 
 
1,492

 
1,933

 

 
1,492

 
1,933

 
3,425

 
570

 
2004
 
40.0
New York
 ENY018

 
 
 
1,471

 
1,904

 
(14
)
 
1,471

 
1,890

 
3,361

 
563

 
2004
 
40.0
North Carolina
 ENC001

 
 
 
397

 
513

 

 
397

 
513

 
910

 
152

 
2004
 
40.0
North Carolina
 ENC002

 
 
 
476

 
615

 
(4
)
 
476

 
611

 
1,087

 
182

 
2004
 
40.0
North Carolina
 ENC003

 
 
 
410

 
530

 
(4
)
 
410

 
526

 
936

 
157

 
2004
 
40.0
North Carolina
 ENC004

 
 
 
402

 
520

 
(4
)
 
402

 
516

 
918

 
154

 
2004
 
40.0
North Carolina
 ENC005

 
 
 
948

 
1,227

 

 
948

 
1,227

 
2,175

 
362

 
2004
 
40.0
North Carolina
 ENC006

 
 
 
259

 
336

 
(3
)
 
259

 
333

 
592

 
99

 
2004
 
40.0
North Carolina
 ENC007

 
 
 
349

 
452

 

 
349

 
452

 
801

 
133

 
2004
 
40.0
North Carolina
 ENC008

 
 
 
640

 
828

 

 
640

 
828

 
1,468

 
245

 
2004
 
40.0
North Carolina
 ENC009

 
 
 
409

 
531

 

 
409

 
531

 
940

 
157

 
2004
 
40.0
North Carolina
 ENC010

 
 
 
965

 
1,249

 
(10
)
 
965

 
1,239

 
2,204

 
369

 
2004
 
40.0
North Carolina
 ENC011

 
 
 
475

 
615

 

 
475

 
615

 
1,090

 
182

 
2004
 
40.0
North Carolina
 ENC012

 
 
 
494

 
638

 
(4
)
 
494

 
634

 
1,128

 
189

 
2004
 
40.0
Ohio
 EOH001

 
 
 
434

 
562

 

 
434

 
562

 
996

 
166

 
2004
 
40.0
Ohio
 EOH002

 
 
 
967

 
1,252

 
(9
)
 
967

 
1,243

 
2,210

 
370

 
2004
 
40.0
Ohio
 EOH003

 
 
 
281

 
365

 
(3
)
 
281

 
362

 
643

 
108

 
2004
 
40.0
Ohio
 EOH004

 
 
 
393

 
508

 

 
393

 
508

 
901

 
150

 
2004
 
40.0
Oklahoma
 EOK001

 
 
 
431

 
557

 
(4
)
 
431

 
553

 
984

 
165

 
2004
 
40.0
Oklahoma
 EOK002

 
 
 
954

 
1,235

 

 
954

 
1,235

 
2,189

 
365

 
2004
 
40.0
Oregon
 EOR002

 
 
 
393

 
508

 
(4
)
 
393

 
504

 
897

 
150

 
2004
 
40.0
Pennsylvania
 EPA001

 
 
 
407

 
527

 

 
407

 
527

 
934

 
156

 
2004
 
40.0
Pennsylvania
 EPA002

 
 
 
421

 
544

 

 
421

 
544

 
965

 
161

 
2004
 
40.0
Pennsylvania
 EPA003

 
 
 
409

 
528

 
(4
)
 
409

 
524

 
933

 
156

 
2004
 
40.0
Pennsylvania
 EPA004

 
 
 
407

 
527

 
(3
)
 
407

 
524

 
931

 
156

 
2004
 
40.0
Puerto Rico
 EPR001

 
 
 
950

 
1,230

 

 
950

 
1,230

 
2,180

 
363

 
2004
 
40.0
Rhode Island
 ERI001

 
 
 
850

 
1,100

 
(8
)
 
850

 
1,092

 
1,942

 
325

 
2004
 
40.0

109


iStar Inc.
Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
($ in thousands)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Cost to Company
 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
State
 
Encumbrances
 
 
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
South Carolina
 ESC002

 
 
 
332

 
429

 

 
332

 
429

 
761

 
127

 
2004
 
40.0
South Carolina
 ESC003

 
 
 
924

 
1,196

 

 
924

 
1,196

 
2,120

 
353

 
2004
 
40.0
Tennessee
 ETN001

 
 
 
260

 
338

 

 
260

 
338

 
598

 
100

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX001

 
 
 
1,045

 
1,353

 

 
1,045

 
1,353

 
2,398

 
399

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX002

 
 
 
593

 
767

 
(6
)
 
593

 
761

 
1,354

 
227

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX004

 
 
 
838

 
1,083

 
(8
)
 
838

 
1,075

 
1,913

 
320

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX005

 
 
 
528

 
682

 
(5
)
 
528

 
677

 
1,205

 
202

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX006

 
 
 
480

 
622

 
(4
)
 
480

 
618

 
1,098

 
184

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX007

 
 
 
975

 
1,261

 
(10
)
 
975

 
1,251

 
2,226

 
373

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX008

 
 
 
1,108

 
1,433

 
(10
)
 
1,108

 
1,423

 
2,531

 
424

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX009

 
 
 
425

 
549

 
(58
)
 
425

 
491

 
916

 
153

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX010

 
 
 
518

 
671

 

 
518

 
671

 
1,189

 
198

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX011

 
 
 
758

 
981

 
1

 
758

 
982

 
1,740

 
290

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX013

 
 
 
375

 
485

 
(3
)
 
375

 
482

 
857

 
143

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX014

 
 
 
438

 
567

 
(4
)
 
438

 
563

 
1,001

 
168

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX017

 
 
 
561

 
726

 

 
561

 
726

 
1,287

 
214

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX018

 
 
 
753

 
976

 

 
753

 
976

 
1,729

 
288

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX019

 
 
 
521

 
675

 

 
521

 
675

 
1,196

 
199

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX020

 
 
 
634

 
821

 
(6
)
 
634

 
815

 
1,449

 
243

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX021

 
 
 
379

 
491

 
(4
)
 
379

 
487

 
866

 
145

 
2004
 
40.0
Texas
 ETX022

 
 
 
592

 
766

 

 
592

 
766

 
1,358

 
226

 
2004
 
40.0
Virginia
 EVA001

 
 
 
1,134

 
1,467

 

 
1,134

 
1,467

 
2,601

 
433

 
2004
 
40.0
Virginia
 EVA002

 
 
 
845

 
1,094

 

 
845

 
1,094

 
1,939

 
323

 
2004
 
40.0
Virginia
 EVA003

 
 
 
884

 
1,145

 
(9
)
 
884

 
1,136

 
2,020

 
338

 
2004
 
40.0
Virginia
 EVA004

 
 
 
953

 
1,233

 
(10
)
 
953

 
1,223

 
2,176

 
364

 
2004
 
40.0
Virginia
 EVA005

 
 
 
487

 
632

 

 
487

 
632

 
1,119

 
186

 
2004
 
40.0
Virginia
 EVA006

 
 
 
425

 
550

 
(4
)
 
425

 
546

 
971

 
163

 
2004
 
40.0
Virginia
 EVA007

 
 
 
1,151

 
1,490

 
(11
)
 
1,151

 
1,479

 
2,630

 
440

 
2004
 
40.0
Virginia
 EVA008

 
 
 
546

 
707

 

 
546

 
707

 
1,253

 
209

 
2004
 
40.0
Virginia
 EVA009

 
 
 
851

 
1,103

 

 
851

 
1,103

 
1,954

 
325

 
2004
 
40.0
Virginia
 EVA010

 
 
 
819

 
1,061

 

 
819

 
1,061

 
1,880

 
313

 
2004
 
40.0
Virginia
 EVA011

 
 
 
958

 
1,240

 

 
958

 
1,240

 
2,198

 
366

 
2004
 
40.0
Virginia
 EVA012

 
 
 
788

 
1,020

 
(8
)
 
788

 
1,012

 
1,800

 
302

 
2004
 
40.0
Virginia
 EVA013

 
 
 
554

 
716

 
(5
)
 
554

 
711

 
1,265

 
212

 
2004
 
40.0
Washington
 EWA001

 
(1)
 
1,500

 
6,500

 

 
1,500

 
6,500

 
8,000

 
2,304

 
2003
 
40.0
Wisconsin
 EWI001

 
 
 
521

 
673

 
2

 
521

 
675

 
1,196

 
199

 
2004
 
40.0

110


iStar Inc.
Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
($ in thousands)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Cost to Company
 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
State
 
Encumbrances
 
 
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Wisconsin
 EWI002

 
 
 
413

 
535

 

 
413

 
535

 
948

 
158

 
2004
 
40.0
Wisconsin
 EWI004

 
 
 
793

 
1,025

 
(8
)
 
793

 
1,017

 
1,810

 
303

 
2004
 
40.0
Wisconsin
 EWI005

 
 
 
1,124

 
1,455

 
2

 
1,124

 
1,457

 
2,581

 
430

 
2004
 
40.0
Subtotal
 
$

 
 
 
$
125,652

 
$
243,033

 
$
92,113

 
$
125,635

 
$
335,163

 
$
460,798

 
$
93,586

 
 
 
 
RETAIL:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona
 RAZ003

 
 
 
2,625

 
4,875

 
1,494

 
2,625

 
6,369

 
8,994

 
826

 
2009
 
40.0
Arizona
 RAZ004

 
 
 
2,184

 
4,056

 
(1,588
)
 
2,184

 
2,468

 
4,652

 
253

 
2009
 
40.0
Arizona
 RAZ005

 
(1)
 
2,657

 
2,666

 
(223
)
 
2,657

 
2,443

 
5,100

 
432

 
2011
 
40.0
California
 RCA001

 
 
 
2,569

 
3,031

 
628

 
2,569

 
3,659

 
6,228

 
523

 
2010
 
40.0
Colorado
 RCO001

 
(1)
 
2,631

 
279

 
5,195

 
2,607

 
5,498

 
8,105

 
1,181

 
2006
 
40.0
Florida
 RFL003

 
(1)
 
3,950

 

 
10,286

 
3,908

 
10,328

 
14,236

 
2,398

 
2005
 
40.0
Hawaii
 RHI001

 
 
 
3,393

 
21,155

 
(9,514
)
 
3,393

 
11,641

 
15,034

 
2,173

 
2009
 
40.0
Illinois
 RIL002

 
 
 
14,934

 
29,675

 
11,598

 
14,934

 
41,273

 
56,207

 
3,627

 
2012
 
40.0
Illinois
 RIL001

 
(1)
 

 
336

 
1,419

 

 
1,755

 
1,755

 
653

 
2010
 
40.0
New Mexico
 RNM001

 
(1)
 
1,733

 

 
8,370

 
1,705

 
8,398

 
10,103

 
1,767

 
2005
 
40.0
New York
 RNY001

 
(1)
 
731

 
6,073

 
699

 
711

 
6,792

 
7,503

 
1,912

 
2005
 
40.0
Pennsylvania
 RPA001

 
 
 
5,687

 
56,950

 
5,383

 
5,687

 
62,333

 
68,020

 
8,263

 
2011
 
40.0
South Carolina
 RSC001

 
 
 
2,126

 
948

 
(723
)
 
1,337

 
1,014

 
2,351

 
213

 
2007
 
40.0
Texas
 RTX001

 
(1)
 
3,538

 
4,215

 
171

 
3,514

 
4,410

 
7,924

 
1,385

 
2005
 
40.0
Utah
 RUT001

 
(1)
 
3,502

 

 
5,975

 
3,502

 
5,975

 
9,477

 
1,370

 
2005
 
40.0
Virginia
 RVA001

 
 
 
4,720

 
16,711

 

 
4,720

 
16,711

 
21,431

 
1,347

 
2011
 
40.0
Subtotal
 
$

 
 
 
$
56,980

 
$
150,970

 
$
39,170

 
$
56,053

 
$
191,067

 
$
247,120

 
$
28,323

 
 
 
 
HOTEL:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
California
 HCA002

 
(1)
 
4,394

 
27,030

 
(871
)
 
4,394

 
26,159

 
30,553

 
11,989

 
1998
 
40.0
California
 HCA003

 
(1)
 
3,308

 
20,623

 
(664
)
 
3,308

 
19,959

 
23,267

 
9,130

 
1998
 
40.0
Colorado
 HCO001

 
(1)
 
1,242

 
7,865

 
(253
)
 
1,242

 
7,612

 
8,854

 
3,475

 
1998
 
40.0
Georgia
 HGA001

 
(1)
 
6,378

 
25,514

 
1,865

 
6,378

 
27,379

 
33,757

 
4,646

 
2010
 
40.0
Hawaii
 HHI001

 
 
 
17,996

 
17,996

 
(21,805
)
 
3,419

 
10,768

 
14,187

 
4,531

 
2009
 
40.0
Hawaii
 HHI002

 
 
 
3,000

 
12,000

 
1,178

 
3,000

 
13,178

 
16,178

 
1,963

 
2009
 
40.0
Utah
 HUT001

 
(1)
 
5,620

 
32,695

 
(1,058
)
 
5,620

 
31,637

 
37,257

 
14,618

 
1998
 
40.0
Washington
 HWA004

 
(1)
 
5,101

 
32,080

 
(1,031
)
 
5,101

 
31,049

 
36,150

 
14,185

 
1998
 
40.0
Subtotal
 
$

 
 
 
$
47,039

 
$
175,803

 
$
(22,639
)
 
$
32,462

 
$
167,741

 
$
200,203

 
$
64,537

 
 
 
 
APARTMENT/RESIDENTIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona
 AAZ001

 
 
 
2,423

 

 
14,890

 
2,423

 
14,890

 
17,313

 

 
2010
 
0.0
California
 ACA002

 
 
 
10,078

 
40,312

 
(44,678
)
 
1,142

 
4,570

 
5,712

 

 
2007
 
0.0
Georgia
 AGA001

 
 
 
2,963

 
11,850

 
9,693

 
4,901

 
19,605

 
24,506

 

 
2010
 
0.0

111


iStar Inc.
Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
($ in thousands)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Cost to Company
 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
State
 
Encumbrances
 
 
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Land
 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Nevada
 ANZ001

 
 
 
18,117

 
106,829

 
(122,322
)
 
380

 
2,244

 
2,624

 

 
2009
 
0.0
New Jersey
 ANJ001

 
 
 
36,405

 
64,719

 
(100,639
)
 
175

 
310

 
485

 

 
2009
 
0.0
Pennsylvania
 APA001

 
 
 
44,438

 
82,527

 
(120,315
)
 
2,327

 
4,323

 
6,650

 

 
2012
 
0.0
Pennsylvania
 APA002

 
 
 
15,890

 
29,510

 
16,635

 
15,890

 
46,145

 
62,035

 

 
2012
 
0.0
Washington
 AWA001

 
 
 
1,342

 
12,082

 
63

 
1,342

 
12,145

 
13,487

 

 
2015
 
0.0
Washington
 AWA002

 
 
 
2,342

 
44,478

 
(45,924
)
 
45

 
851

 
896

 

 
2009
 
0.0
Subtotal
 
$

 
 
 
$
133,998

 
$
392,307

 
$
(392,597
)
 
$
28,625

 
$
105,083

 
$
133,708

 
$

 
 
 
 
MIXED USE:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona
 MAZ002

 
 
 
10,182

 
52,544

 
30,047

 
10,182

 
82,591

 
92,773

 
10,545

 
2011
 
40.0
California
 MCA001

 
 
 
5,869

 
629

 
2

 
5,869

 
631

 
6,500

 
325

 
2010
 
40.0
Florida
 MFL001

 
 
 
8,450

 
8,216

 
(1,956
)
 
8,450

 
6,260

 
14,710

 
2,179

 
2008
 
40.0
Florida
 MFL002

 
 
 
18,229

 
20,899

 
1,744

 
18,229

 
22,643

 
40,872

 
1,840

 
2014
 
40.0
Florida
 MFL003

 
 
 
2,507

 
8,155

 
1,251

 
2,507

 
9,406

 
11,913

 
826

 
2014
 
40.0
Florida
 MFL004

 
 
 
4,201

 
14,652

 
882

 
4,201

 
15,534

 
19,735

 
1,066

 
2014
 
40.0
Georgia
 MGA001

 
(1)
 
4,480

 
17,916

 
(5,971
)
 
4,480

 
11,945

 
16,425

 
913

 
2010
 
40.0
Subtotal
 
$

 
 
 
$
53,918

 
$
123,011

 
$
25,999

 
$
53,918

 
$
149,010

 
$
202,928

 
$
17,694

 
 
 
 
Total
 
$
239,547

 
 
 
$
1,452,532

 
$
1,781,562

 
$
(33,752
)
 
$
1,383,854

 
$
1,816,488

 
$
3,200,342

(4)
$
467,122

(5)
 
 
 
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Consists of properties pledged as collateral under the Company's secured credit facilities with a total book value of $591.4 million
(2)
Includes impairments and unit sales.
(3)
These properties have land improvements which have depreciable lives of 15 to 20 years.
(4)
The aggregate cost for Federal income tax purposes was approximately $3.41 billion at December 31, 2015.
(5)
Includes $6.0 million and $4.5 million relating to accumulated depreciation for land and development assets and real estate assets held for sale, respectively, as of December 31, 2015.

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
($ in thousands)

The following table reconciles real estate from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015:
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at January 1
 
$
3,444,676

 
$
3,589,072

 
$
3,763,310

Improvements and additions
 
183,269

 
145,238

 
126,664

Acquisitions through foreclosure
 
14,505

 
77,867

 
31,764

Other acquisitions
 

 
4,666

 
69,379

Dispositions
 
(431,928
)
 
(341,453
)
 
(388,906
)
Impairments
 
(10,180
)
 
(30,714
)
 
(13,139
)
Balance at December 31
 
$
3,200,342

 
$
3,444,676

 
$
3,589,072

The following table reconciles accumulated depreciation from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015:
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at January 1
 
$
(481,980
)
 
$
(432,374
)
 
$
(388,346
)
Additions
 
(57,049
)
 
(62,299
)
 
(59,208
)
Dispositions
 
71,907

 
12,693

 
15,180

Balance at December 31
 
$
(467,122
)
 
$
(481,980
)
 
$
(432,374
)


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iStar Inc.
Schedule IV—Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
As of December 31, 2015
($ in thousands)
Type of Loan/Borrower
 
Underlying Property Type
 
Contractual
Interest
Accrual
Rates
 
Contractual
Interest
Payment
Rates
 
Effective
Maturity
Dates
 
Periodic
Payment
Terms
 
Prior
Liens
 
Face
Amount
of
Mortgages
 
Carrying
Amount
of
Mortgages(1)(2)
Senior Mortgages:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Borrower A(3)
 
Apartment/Residential
 
LIBOR + 6.75%
 
LIBOR + 6.75%
 
January 2018
 
IO
 
$

 
$
179,075

 
$
178,118

Borrower B
 
Office
 
LIBOR + 5.25%
 
LIBOR + 5.25%
 
December 2017
 
IO
 

 
155,383

 
153,947

Borrower C
 
Mixed Use/Mixed Collateral
 
LIBOR + 6%
 
LIBOR + 6%
 
July 2017
 
IO
 

 
150,456

 
150,291

Borrower D(4)
 
Mixed Use/Mixed Collateral
 
LIBOR + 8%
 
LIBOR + 8%
 
January 2017
 
IO
 

 
118,750

 
118,089

Borrower E(5)
 
Hotel
 
LIBOR + 6%
 
LIBOR + 6%
 
July 2018
 
IO
 

 
90,000

 
89,917

Senior mortgages individually <3%
 
Apartment/Residential, Retail, Land, Mixed Use/Mixed Collateral, Office, Hotel, Other
 
Fixed: 3% to 9.68% Variable: LIBOR + 2.75% to LIBOR + 8%
 
Fixed: 3% to 9.68% Variable: LIBOR + 2.75% to LIBOR + 7.5%
 
2016 to 2024
 
 
 
 

 
287,736

 
215,926

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
981,400

 
906,288

Subordinate Mortgages:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


 


Subordinate mortgages individually <3%
 
Retail, Hotel
 
Fixed: 6.8% to 14.0%
 
Fixed: 8.12% to 9.09%
 
2016 to 2057
 
 
 
 

 
28,708

 
28,676

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
28,708

 
28,676

Total mortgages
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
$
1,010,108

 
$
934,964

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Amounts are presented net of asset-specific reserves of $69.6 million on impaired loans. Impairment is measured using the estimated fair value of collateral, less costs to sell.
(2)
The carrying amount of mortgages approximated the federal income tax basis.
(3)
As of December 31, 2015, included a LIBOR interest rate floor of 0.19%.
(4)
As of December 31, 2015, included a LIBOR interest rate floor of 0.25%.
(5)
As of December 31, 2015, included a LIBOR interest rate floor of 0.18%.


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iStar Inc.
Schedule IV—Mortgage Loans on Real Estate (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
($ in thousands)

Reconciliation of Mortgage Loans on Real Estate:

The following table reconciles Mortgage Loans on Real Estate from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015(1):

 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at January 1
$
726,426

 
$
827,796

 
$
1,421,654

Additions:
 
 
 
 
 
   New mortgage loans
237,031

 
476,332

 
19,249

   Additions under existing mortgage loans
92,887

 
13,108

 
31,589

   Other(2)
33,080

 
26,156

 
16,385

Deductions(3):
 
 
 
 
 
   Collections of principal
(151,464
)
 
(532,465
)
 
(636,883
)
   (Provision for) recovery of loan losses
(6,186
)
 
483

 
25,011

   Transfers from (to) real estate and equity investments
3,261

 
(84,912
)
 
(49,100
)
   Amortization of premium
(71
)
 
(72
)
 
(109
)
Balance at December 31
$
934,964

 
$
726,426

 
$
827,796

______________________________________________________________
(1)
Balances represent the carrying value of loans, which are net of asset specific reserves.
(2)
Amount includes amortization of discount, deferred interest capitalized and mark-to-market adjustments resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.
(3)
Amounts are presented net of charge-offs of $1.0 million, $239.6 million and $152.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.



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Item 9.    Changes and Disagreements with Registered Public Accounting Firm on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9a.    Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures—The Company has established and maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company has formed a disclosure committee that is responsible for considering the materiality of information and determining the disclosure obligations of the Company on a timely basis. Both the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer are members of the disclosure committee. 
Based upon their evaluation as of December 31, 2015, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) are effective.
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting—Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of the disclosure committee and other members of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, management carried out its evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued in 2013 by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
Based on management's assessment under the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework, management has concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2015.
The Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears on page 45.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting—There have been no changes during the last fiscal quarter in the Company's internal controls identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9b.    Other Information
None.


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PART III
Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance of the Registrant
Portions of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 2016 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed within 120 days after the close of the Company's fiscal year are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 11.    Executive Compensation
Portions of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 2016 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed within 120 days after the close of the Company's fiscal year are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Portions of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 2016 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed within 120 days after the close of the Company's fiscal year are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13.    Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence
Portions of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 2016 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed within 120 days after the close of the Company's fiscal year are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 14.    Principal Registered Public Accounting Firm Fees and Services
Portions of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 2016 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed within 120 days after the close of the Company's fiscal year are incorporated herein by reference.

PART IV
Item 15.    Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)
and (c) Financial statements and schedules—see Index to Financial Statements and Schedules included in Item 8.
(b)
Exhibits—see index on following page.

INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
 
Document Description
3.1.1
 
Amended and Restated Charter of the Company (including the Articles Supplementary for each Series of the Company's Preferred Stock).(1)
 
 
 
3.1.2
 
Articles of Amendment, dated August 17, 2015 (reflecting a change in the Company's name to iStar Inc.) (4)

 
 
 
3.2
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company.(2)
 
 
 
3.6
 
Articles Supplementary relating to Series E Preferred Stock.(5)
 
 
 
3.7
 
Articles Supplementary relating to Series F Preferred Stock.(29)
 
 
 
3.8
 
Articles Supplementary relating to Series G Preferred Stock.(7)
 
 
 
3.9
 
Articles Supplementary relating to Series I Preferred Stock.(9)
 
 
 
3.10
 
Articles Supplementary relating to Series J Preferred Stock.(17)
 
 
 
4.1
 
Form of 77/8% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock Certificate.(5)
 
 
 
4.2
 
Form of 7.8% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock Certificate.(6)

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Exhibit
Number
 
Document Description
 
 
 
4.3
 
Form of 7.65% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock Certificate.(7)
 
 
 
4.4
 
Form of 7.50% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock Certificate.(9)
 
 
 
4.5
 
Form of 4.50% Series J Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock Certificate.(23)
 
 
 
4.6
 
Form of Stock Certificate for the Company's Common Stock.(14)
 
 
 
4.7
 
Form of Global Note evidencing 5.85% Senior Notes due 2017 issued on March 9, 2007.(21)
 
 
 
4.8
 
Form of Global Note evidencing 5.875% Senior Notes due 2016 issued on February 21, 2006.(16)
 
 
 
4.9
 
Form of Global Note evidencing 9.0% Senior Series B Notes due 2017 issued on July 9, 2012.(26)

 
 
 
4.10
 
Form of Global Note evidencing 7.125% Senior Notes due 2018 issued on November 13, 2012.(27)

 
 
 
4.11
 
Form of Global Note evidencing 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 issued on November 13, 2012.(27)

 
 
 
4.12
 
Form of Global Note evidencing 3.875% Senior Notes due 2016 issued on May 10, 2013.(28)

 
 
 
4.13
 
Form of Global Note evidencing 4.875% Senior Notes due 2018 issued on May 10, 2013.(28)


 
 
 
4.14
 
Form of Rule 144A Global Note evidencing 1.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 issued on
November 19, 2013.(11)

 
 
 
4.15
 
Form of Global Note, No. 1-A evidencing 4.00% Senior Notes due 2017 issued on June 13, 2014.(30)

 
 
 
4.16
 
Form of Global Note, No. 1-B evidencing 4.00% Senior Notes due 2017 issued on June 13, 2014.(30)
 
 
 
4.17
 
Form of Global Note, No. 2-A evidencing 5.00% Senior Notes due 2019 issued on June 13, 2014.(30)
 
 
 
4.18
 
Form of Global Note, No. 2-B evidencing 5.00% Senior Notes due 2019 issued on June 13, 2014.(30) 
 
 
 
4.19
 
Form of Global Note, No. 2-B evidencing 5.00% Senior Notes due 2019 issued on June 13, 2014.(30)
 
 
 
4.20
 
Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 9, 2007, governing the 5.85% Senior Notes due 2017.(20)

 
 
 
4.21
 
Base Indenture, dated as of February 5, 2001, between the Company and State Street Bank and Trust Company.(3)

 
 
 
4.22
 
Indenture, dated as of May 8, 2012, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association governing the 9.0% Senior Series B Notes due 2017.(25)

 
 
 
4.23
 
Twenty-First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 13, 2012 governing the 7.125% Senior Notes due 2018.(27)

 
 
 
4.24
 
Twenty-Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 13, 2012 governing the 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016.(27)

 
 
 
4.25
 
Twenty-Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 10, 2013, governing the 3.875% Senior Notes due 2016.(28)

 
 
 
4.26
 
Twenty-Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 10, 2013, governing the 4.875% Senior Notes due 2018.(28)

 
 
 
4.27
 
Twenty-Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated June 13, 2014, governing the 4.00% Senior Notes due 2017.(30)
 
 
 
4.28
 
Twenty-Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated June 13, 2014, governing the 5.00% Senior Notes due 2019.(30)
 
 
 

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Exhibit
Number
 
Document Description
10.1
 
iStar Inc. 2007 Incentive Compensation Plan.(31)
 
 
 
10.2
 
iStar Inc. 2009 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan.(18)
 
 
 
10.3
 
iStar Inc. 2013 Performance Incentive Plan.(18)
 
 
 
10.4
 
Non-Employee Directors' Deferral Plan.(10)
 
 
 
10.5
 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement.(19)
 
 
 
10.6
 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Performance-Based Vesting).(22)
 
 
 
10.7
 
Form of Award Agreement For Investment Pool.(14)
 
 
 
10.8
 
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 19, 2012, by the Company, the banks set forth therein and Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent, Bank Of America, N.A., as syndication agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as documentation agent.(24)
 
 
 
10.9
 
Security Agreement, dated as of March 19, 2012, made by the Company, and the other parties thereto in favor of Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent.(24)
 
 
 
10.11
 
Credit Agreement dated as of March 27, 2015, among the Company, the other parties named therein and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent.(15)

 
 
 
12.1
 
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to fixed charges and Earnings to fixed charges and preferred stock dividends.
 
 
 
14.0
 
iStar Inc. Code of Conduct.(12)
 
 
 
21.1
 
Subsidiaries of the Company.
 
 
 
23.1
 
Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
 
 
 
31.0
 
Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
 
32.0
 
Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
 
100
 
XBRL-related documents
 
 
 
101
 
Interactive data file
________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 filed on May 15, 2000.
(2)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 25, 2013.
(3)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Form S-3 Registration Statement filed on February 12, 2001.
(4)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 19, 2015.
(5)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-A filed on July 8, 2003.
(6)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-A filed on September 25, 2003.
(7)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-A filed on December 10, 2003.
(8)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 filed on March 15, 2004.
(9)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-A filed on February 27, 2004.
(10)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement filed on April 28, 2004.
(11)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 19, 2013.
(12)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 filed on March 16, 2005.
(13)
Incorporated by reference from Falcon Financial Investment Trust's Form 8-K filed on January 24, 2005.
(14)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed on March 2, 2015.

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(15)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 filed on May 4, 2015.
(16)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 24, 2006.
(17)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 18, 2013.
(18)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement filed on April 11, 2014.
(19)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 25, 2007.
(20)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 15, 2007.
(21)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 filed on May 9, 2007.
(22)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 filed on May 9, 2008.
(23)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-A filed on March 18, 2013.
(24)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 23, 2012.
(25)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 11, 2012.
(26)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Form S-4 Registration Statement filed on June 8, 2012.
(27)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 19, 2012.
(28)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2013.
(29)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 30, 2003.
(30)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 13, 2014.
(31)
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement filed on April 27, 2007.

* In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
iStar Inc.
 Registrant
Date:
February 26, 2016
/s/ JAY SUGARMAN
 
 
Jay Sugarman
 Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief
Executive Officer (principal executive officer)
 
 
iStar Inc.
 Registrant
Date:
February 26, 2016
/s/ DAVID DISTASO
 
 
David DiStaso
 Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and
accounting officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
 
 
Date:
February 26, 2016
/s/ JAY SUGARMAN
 
 
Jay Sugarman
 Chairman of the Board of Directors
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
Date:
February 26, 2016
/s/ CLIFFORD DE SOUZA
 
 
Clifford De Souza
 Director
 
 
 
Date:
February 26, 2016
/s/ ROBERT W. HOLMAN, JR.
 
 
Robert W. Holman, Jr.
 Director
 
 
 
Date:
February 26, 2016
/s/ ROBIN JOSEPHS
 
 
Robin Josephs
 Director
 
 
 
Date:
February 26, 2016
/s/ JOHN G. MCDONALD
 
 
John G. McDonald
 Director
 
 
 
Date:
February 26, 2016
/s/ DALE A. REISS
 
 
Dale A. Reiss
 Director
 
 
 
Date:
February 26, 2016
/s/ BARRY W. RIDINGS
 
 
Barry W. Ridings
 Director
 
 
 


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