UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 001-31568
New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts (State or other jurisdiction of |
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04-2619298 (I.R.S. employer |
39 Brighton Avenue, Allston, Massachusetts |
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02134 |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (617) 783-0039
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Depositary Receipts |
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NYSE AMEX |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Class A
Limited Partnership Units
(Title of class)
Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o |
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Accelerated filer o |
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Non-accelerated filer o |
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Smaller reporting company x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
As of June 30, 2012, there were 105,119 of the registrants Class A units (3,153,575 Depositary Receipts) of limited partnership issued and outstanding and 24,966 Class B units issued and outstanding.
NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES, L.P.
PART 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheets, statements of income, changes in partners capital, and cash flows and related notes thereto, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and in conjunction with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The financial statements reflect all adjustments consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments, which are in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation for the interim periods.
The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2011 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
The aforementioned financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the aforementioned financial statements and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the financial statements and notes thereto included in New England Realty Associates L.P.s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.
The results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year or any other period.
NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(Audited) |
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ASSETS |
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Rental Properties |
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$ |
96,859,188 |
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$ |
98,924,534 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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5,181,834 |
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4,050,157 |
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Rents Receivable |
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446,777 |
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434,252 |
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Real Estate Tax Escrows |
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432,319 |
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401,325 |
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Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets |
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3,654,247 |
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3,866,652 |
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Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures |
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15,298,813 |
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16,780,657 |
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Financing and Leasing Fees |
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941,293 |
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919,187 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
122,814,471 |
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$ |
125,376,764 |
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS CAPITAL |
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Note Payable |
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$ |
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$ |
1,668,600 |
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Mortgage Notes Payable |
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138,611,294 |
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139,161,612 |
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Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses |
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2,106,533 |
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2,253,696 |
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Advance Rental Payments and Security Deposits |
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3,774,349 |
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3,603,708 |
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Total Liabilities |
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144,492,176 |
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146,687,616 |
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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Notes 3 and 9) |
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Partners Capital 131,398 units outstanding in 2012 and 131,484 units outstanding in 2011 |
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(21,677,705 |
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(21,310,852 |
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Total Liabilities and Partners Capital |
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$ |
122,814,471 |
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$ |
125,376,764 |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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Revenues |
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Rental income |
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$ |
8,702,905 |
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$ |
8,234,245 |
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$ |
17,462,608 |
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$ |
16,413,095 |
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Laundry and sundry income |
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97,511 |
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111,398 |
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190,189 |
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213,441 |
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8,800,416 |
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8,345,643 |
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17,652,797 |
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16,626,536 |
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Expenses |
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Administrative |
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408,814 |
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399,845 |
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898,588 |
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825,588 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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1,546,186 |
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1,451,795 |
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3,060,231 |
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2,808,616 |
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Management fees |
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365,866 |
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350,886 |
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717,611 |
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684,236 |
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Operating |
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711,039 |
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871,037 |
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1,953,142 |
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2,329,723 |
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Renting |
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53,368 |
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109,450 |
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100,119 |
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197,337 |
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Repairs and maintenance |
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1,297,772 |
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1,317,610 |
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2,370,646 |
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2,379,751 |
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Taxes and insurance |
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1,030,690 |
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1,008,219 |
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2,175,091 |
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2,060,745 |
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5,413,735 |
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5,508,842 |
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11,275,428 |
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11,285,996 |
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Income Before Other Income and Discontinued Operations |
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3,386,681 |
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2,836,801 |
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6,377,369 |
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5,340,540 |
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Other Income (loss) |
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Interest income |
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553 |
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1,007 |
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1,192 |
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2,234 |
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Interest expense |
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(1,938,747 |
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(1,983,117 |
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(3,900,003 |
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(3,929,825 |
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(Loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures |
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(401,226 |
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(498,198 |
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(804,344 |
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(952,246 |
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(2,339,420 |
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(2,480,308 |
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(4,703,155 |
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(4,879,837 |
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Income from Continuing Operations |
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1,047,261 |
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356,493 |
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1,674,214 |
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460,703 |
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Discontinued Operations |
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Income from discontinue operations |
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16,178 |
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81,567 |
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Gain on the sale of real estate |
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7,720,459 |
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7,720,459 |
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7,736,637 |
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7,802,026 |
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Net Income |
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$ |
1,047,261 |
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$ |
8,093,130 |
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$ |
1,674,214 |
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$ |
8,262,729 |
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Income per Unit |
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Income before discontinued operations |
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$ |
7.97 |
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$ |
2.71 |
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$ |
12.73 |
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$ |
3.50 |
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Income from discontinued operations |
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58.84 |
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59.34 |
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Net Income per Unit |
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$ |
7.97 |
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$ |
61.55 |
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$ |
12.73 |
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$ |
62.84 |
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Weighted Average Number of Units Outstanding |
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131,469 |
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131,484 |
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131,477 |
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131,484 |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS CAPITAL
(Unaudited)
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Units |
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Partners Capital |
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Limited |
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General |
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Treasury |
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Limited |
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General |
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Class A |
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Class B |
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Partnership |
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Subtotal |
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Units |
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Total |
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Class A |
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Class B |
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Partnership |
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Total |
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Balance, January 1, 2011 |
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144,180 |
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34,243 |
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1,802 |
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180,225 |
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48,741 |
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131,484 |
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$ |
(21,539,906 |
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$ |
(5,111,628 |
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$ |
(269,033 |
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$ |
(26,920,567 |
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Distribution to Partners |
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(1,472,626 |
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(349,749 |
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(18,408 |
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(1,840,783 |
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Net Income |
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6,610,183 |
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1,569,919 |
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82,627 |
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8,262,729 |
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Balance, June 30, 2011 |
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144,180 |
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34,243 |
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1,802 |
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180,225 |
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48,741 |
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131,484 |
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$ |
(16,402,349 |
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$ |
(3,891,458 |
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$ |
(204,814 |
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$ |
(20,498,621 |
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Balance January 1, 2012 |
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144,180 |
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34,243 |
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1,802 |
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180,225 |
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48,741 |
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131,484 |
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$ |
(17,052,134 |
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$ |
(4,045,783 |
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$ |
(212,935 |
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$ |
(21,310,852 |
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Distribution to Partners |
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(1,577,351 |
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(374,621 |
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(19,717 |
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(1,971,689 |
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Stock Buyback |
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86 |
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(86 |
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(55,778 |
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(12,921 |
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(680 |
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(69,379 |
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Net Income |
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1,339,371 |
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318,101 |
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16,742 |
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1,674,214 |
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Balance, June 30, 2012 |
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144,180 |
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34,243 |
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1,802 |
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180,225 |
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48,827 |
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131,398 |
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$ |
(17,345,891 |
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$ |
(4,115,224 |
) |
$ |
(216,590 |
) |
$ |
(21,677,705 |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
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Net income |
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$ |
1,674,214 |
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$ |
8,262,729 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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3,060,231 |
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2,808,616 |
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Loss from investments in joint ventures |
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804,344 |
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952,246 |
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Depreciation and amortization, discontinued operations |
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32,540 |
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Gain on the sale of rental property |
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(7,720,459 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
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(Increase) decrease in rents receivable |
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(12,524 |
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63,992 |
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(Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expense |
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(147,163 |
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(218,575 |
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(Increase) in real estate tax escrow |
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(30,994 |
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(8,162 |
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(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets |
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212,405 |
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(355,486 |
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Increase in advance rental payments and security deposits |
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170,641 |
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267,059 |
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Total Adjustments |
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4,056,940 |
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(4,178,229 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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5,731,154 |
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4,084,500 |
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities |
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Proceeds from unconsolidated joint ventures |
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677,500 |
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594,425 |
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Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries |
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(11,925 |
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Purchase and improvement of rental properties |
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(829,017 |
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(11,271,717 |
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Net proceeds from the sale of rental property |
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8,284,839 |
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Net cash (used in) investing activities |
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(151,517 |
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(2,404,378 |
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities |
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Payment of financing costs |
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(187,973 |
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(72,652 |
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Proceeds of notes payable |
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3,998,573 |
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Principal payments of notes payable |
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(1,668,600 |
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Principal payment of mortgage notes payable |
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(550,319 |
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(3,018,422 |
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Stock buyback |
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(69,379 |
) |
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Distributions to partners |
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(1,971,689 |
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(1,840,784 |
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Net cash (used in) financing activities |
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(4,447,960 |
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(933,285 |
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Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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1,131,677 |
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746,837 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, at beginning of year |
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4,050,157 |
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3,245,361 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, at end of period |
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$ |
5,181,834 |
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$ |
3,992,198 |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2012
NOTE 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Line of Business: New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (NERA or the Partnership) was organized in Massachusetts in 1977. NERA and its subsidiaries own 24 properties which include 16 residential buildings; 4 mixed use residential, retail and office buildings; 3 commercial buildings and individual units at one condominium complex. These properties total 2,251 apartment units, 19 condominium units and 110,949 square feet of commercial space. Additionally, the Partnership also owns a 40-50% interest in nine residential and mixed use properties consisting of 799 apartment units, 12,500 square feet of commercial space and a 50 car parking lot. The properties are located in Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
Basis of Presentation: The preparation of the financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United State of America, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NERA and its subsidiaries. NERA has a 99.67% to 100% ownership interest in each subsidiary except for the nine limited liability companies (the Investment Properties or Joint Ventures) in which the Partnership has between a 40 - 50% ownership interest. The consolidated group is referred to as the Partnerships. Minority interests are not recorded, since they are insignificant. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The Partnership accounts for its investment in the above-mentioned Investment Properties using the equity method of consolidation. (See Note 14: Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures).
The Partnership accounts for its investments in joint ventures using the equity method of accounting. These investments are recorded initially at cost, as Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures, and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions. The authoritative guidance on consolidation provides guidance on the identification of entities for which control is achieved through means other than voting rights (variable interest entities or VIEs) and the determination of which business enterprise, if any, should consolidate the VIE (the primary beneficiary). Generally, the consideration of whether an entity is a VIE applies when either (1) the equity investors (if any) lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest, (2) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that entitys activities without additional subordinated financial support or (3) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests and the activities of the entity involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with a disproportionately small voting interest.
The Partnership adopted the updated provisions of ASC 810, pursuant to FASB No. 167, which amends FIN 46® to require ongoing reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. Additionally, FASB No. 167 amends FIN 46® to eliminate the quantitative approach previously required for determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity, which was based on determining which enterprise absorbs the majority of the entitys expected losses, receives a majority of the entitys expected residual returns, or both. FASB No. 167 amends certain guidance in Interpretation 46® for determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity. Also, FASB No. 167 amends FIN 46® to require enhanced disclosures that will provide users of financial statements with more transparent information about an enterprises involvement in a variable interest entity. The enhanced disclosures are required for any enterprise that holds a variable interest in a variable interest entity. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact to these financial statements.
Impairment: On an annual basis management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the Partnerships rental properties or investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries may be impaired. In addition to identifying any specific circumstances which may affect a property or properties, management considers other criteria for determining which properties may require assessment for potential impairment. The criteria considered by management include reviewing low leased percentages, significant near term lease expirations, recently acquired properties, current and historical operating and/or
cash flow losses, near term mortgage debt maturities or other factors that might impact the Partnerships intent and ability to hold property. A propertys value is impaired only if managements estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property. The Partnerships estimates of aggregate future cash flows expected to be generated by each property are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates, and costs to operate each property. As these factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter managements assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analyses may not be achieved.
Revenue Recognition: Rental income from residential and commercial properties is recognized over the term of the related lease. For residential tenants, amounts 60 days in arrears are charged against income. The commercial tenants are evaluated on a case by case basis. Certain leases of the commercial properties provide for increasing stepped minimum rents, which are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Contingent rent for commercial properties are received from tenants for certain costs as provided in the lease agreement. The costs generally include real estate taxes, utilities, insurance, common area maintenance and recoverable costs. Concessions made on residential leases are also accounted for on the straight-line basis.
Above-market and below-market lease values for acquired properties are initially recorded based on the present value (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the differences between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (ii) managements estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the term of any below-market fixed rate renewal options for below-market leases. The capitalized above-market lease values for acquired properties are amortized as a reduction of base rental revenue over the remaining term of the respective leases, and the capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to base rental revenue over the remaining initial terms plus the terms of any below-market fixed-rate renewal options of the respective leases.
Rental Properties: Rental properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; improvements and additions which improve or extend the life of the assets are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost of the asset and related accumulated depreciation is eliminated from the accounts, and any gain or loss on such disposition is included in income. Fully depreciated assets are removed from the accounts. Rental properties are depreciated by both straight-line and accelerated methods over their estimated useful lives. Upon acquisition of rental property, the Partnership estimates the fair value of acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities assumed, generally consisting of the fair value of (i) above and below market leases, (ii) in-place leases and (iii) tenant relationships. The Partnership allocated the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values. The Partnership records goodwill or a gain on bargain purchase (if any) if the net assets acquired/liabilities assumed exceed the purchase consideration of a transaction. In estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired, the Partnership considers information obtained about each property as a result of its due diligence and marketing and leasing activities, and utilizes various valuation methods, such as estimated cash flow projections utilizing appropriate discount and capitalization rates, estimates of replacement costs net of depreciation, and available market information. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant.
Other intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values and tenant relationship values, which are based on managements evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenants lease and the Partnerships overall relationship with the respective tenant. Factors to be considered by management in its analysis of in-place lease values include an estimate of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, depending on local market conditions. In estimating costs to execute similar leases, management considers leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses. Characteristics considered by management in valuing tenant relationships include the nature and extent of the Partnerships existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenants credit quality and expectations of lease renewals. The value of in-place leases are amortized to expense over the remaining initial terms of the respective leases. The value of tenant relationship intangibles are amortized to expense over the anticipated life of the relationships.
In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a rental property may be impaired, an analysis of the value is prepared. The estimated future undiscounted cash flows are compared to the assets carrying value to determine if a write-down to fair value is required.
Financing and Leasing Fees: Financing fees are capitalized and amortized, using the interest method, over the life of the related mortgages. Leasing fees are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related lease. Unamortized balances are expensed when the corresponding fee is no longer applicable.
Income Taxes: The financial statements have been prepared on the basis that NERA and its subsidiaries are entitled to tax treatment as partnerships. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes have been recorded (See Note 13).
Cash Equivalents: The Partnership considers cash equivalents to be all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less.
Segment Reporting: Operating segments are revenue producing components of the Partnership for which separate financial information is produced internally for management. Under the definition, NERA operated, for all periods presented, as one segment.
Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income is defined as changes in partners equity, exclusive of transactions with owners (such as capital contributions and dividends). NERA did not have any comprehensive income items in 2012 or 2011 other than net income as reported.
Income Per Depositary Receipt: Effective January 3, 2012, the Partnership authorized a 3-for-1 forward split of its Depositary Receipts listed on the NYSE Amex and a concurrent adjustment of the exchange ratio of Depositary Receipts for Class A Units of the Partnership from 10-to-1 to 30-to-1, such that each Depositary Receipt represents one-thirtieth (1/30) of a Class A Unit of the Partnership. All references to Depositary Receipts in the report are reflective of the 3-for-1 forward split.
Income Per Unit: Net income per unit has been calculated based upon the weighted average number of units outstanding during each period presented. The Partnership has no dilutive units and, therefore, basic net income is the same as diluted net income per unit (see Note 7).
Concentration of Credit Risks and Financial Instruments: The Partnerships properties are located in New England, and the Partnership is subject to the general economic risks related thereto. No single tenant accounted for more than 5% of the Partnerships revenues in 2012 or 2011. The Partnership makes its temporary cash investments with high-credit quality financial institutions. At June 30, 2012, substantially all of the Partnerships cash and cash equivalents were held in interest-bearing accounts at financial institutions, earning interest at rates from 0.01% to 0.45%. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively approximately $6,253,000, and $5,051,000 of cash and cash equivalents, and security deposits included in prepaid expenses and other assets exceeded federally insured amounts.
Advertising Expense: Advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $34,544, and $43,679 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Discontinued Operations and Rental Property Held for Sale: When assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Partnership discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the sales price, net of selling costs, of such assets. If, in managements opinion, the net sales price of the assets which have been identified as held for sale is less than the net book value of the assets, a valuation allowance is established. Properties identified as held for sale and/or sold are presented in discontinued operations for all periods presented.
If circumstances arise that previously were considered unlikely and, as a result, the Partnership decides not to sell a property previously classified as held for sale, the property is reclassified as held and used. A property that is reclassified is measured and recorded individually at the lower of (a) its carrying amount before the property was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation (amortization) expense that would have been recognized had the property been continuously classified as held and used, or (b) the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.
Interest Capitalized: The Partnership follows the policy of capitalizing interest as a component of the cost of rental property when the time of construction exceeds one year. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011 there was no capitalized interest.
Extinguishment of Debt: When existing mortgages are refinanced with the same lender and it is determined that the refinancing is substantially different then they are recorded as an extinguishment of debt. However if it is determined that the
refinancing is substantially the same then they are recorded as an exchange of debt. Historically, all refinancing has qualified as extinguishment of debt.
Reclassifications: Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts in order to conform to current period presentation.
Subsequent Events: The Partnership has evaluated subsequent events through August 13, 2012, the date the financial statements were issued, and noted the following:
From July 1, 2012 through August 13, 2012, the Partnership purchased a total of 251 Depositary Receipts. The price was $26.51 per receipt or $793.50 per unit. The total cost was $6,995. The Partnership is required to repurchase approximately 1.99 Class B Units and 0.11 General Partnership units at a cost of $ 1,581 and $83, respectively.
In August 2012 Edward Sarkisian became an active member of the Board of Advisors filling a vacancy resulting from the passing of Thomas Raffoul. See Note 17 for details of this subsequent event.
NOTE 2. RENTAL PROPERTIES
As of June 30, 2012, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships owned 2,251 residential apartment units in 20 residential and mixed-use complexes (collectively, the Apartment Complexes). The Partnership also owns 19 condominium units in a residential condominium complex, all of which are leased to residential tenants (collectively referred to as the Condominium Units). The Apartment Complexes and Condominium Units are located primarily in the metropolitan Boston area of Massachusetts.
Additionally, as of June 30, 2012, the Partnership and Subsidiary Partnerships owned a commercial shopping center in Framingham, commercial buildings in Newton and Brookline and mixed-use properties in Boston, Brockton and Newton, all in Massachusetts. These properties are referred to collectively as the Commercial Properties.
The Partnership also owned a 40% to 50% ownership interest in nine residential and mixed use complexes (the Investment Properties) at June 30, 2012 with a total of 799 units, accounted for using the equity method of consolidation. See Note 14 for summary information on these investments.
Rental properties consist of the following:
|
|
June 30, 2012 |
|
December 31, 2011 |
|
Useful Life |
| ||
Land, improvements and parking lots |
|
$ |
27,640,161 |
|
$ |
27,614,537 |
|
1540 years |
|
Buildings and improvements |
|
119,217,520 |
|
119,097,186 |
|
1540 years |
| ||
Kitchen cabinets |
|
3,770,024 |
|
3,542,249 |
|
510 years |
| ||
Carpets |
|
3,563,159 |
|
3,307,499 |
|
510 years |
| ||
Air conditioning |
|
809,415 |
|
788,146 |
|
710 years |
| ||
Laundry equipment |
|
372,723 |
|
368,955 |
|
57 years |
| ||
Elevators |
|
1,139,296 |
|
1,139,296 |
|
20 years |
| ||
Swimming pools |
|
235,242 |
|
235,242 |
|
10 years |
| ||
Equipment |
|
1,802,339 |
|
1,744,006 |
|
57 years |
| ||
Motor vehicles |
|
107,788 |
|
107,788 |
|
5 years |
| ||
Fences |
|
24,474 |
|
22,974 |
|
510 years |
| ||
Furniture and fixtures |
|
1,076,107 |
|
1,039,439 |
|
57 years |
| ||
Smoke alarms |
|
194,567 |
|
116,482 |
|
57 years |
| ||
Total fixed assets |
|
$ |
159,952,815 |
|
$ |
159,123,799 |
|
|
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation |
|
(63,093,627 |
) |
(60,199,265 |
) |
|
| ||
|
|
$ |
96,859,188 |
|
$ |
98,924,534 |
|
|
|
On May 18, 2011, the Partnership sold Avon Street Apartments, a 66 unit residential apartment complex located at 130 Avon Street, Malden, Massachusetts. The sales price was $8,750,000, which resulted in a gain of approximately $7,700,000. The net proceeds of the sale, of approximately $5,444,000 were held by a qualified intermediary in order for the Partnership to structure a tax free exchange in accordance with Section 1031 of the IRS code. This tax free exchange was completed with the purchase of Battle Green Apartments described below.
On June 1, 2011, the Partnership purchased the Battle Green Apartments, a 48 unit residential apartment complex located at 34-42 Worthen Road, Lexington, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $10,000,000. The Partnership used cash reserves, the proceeds from the sale of Avon Street and borrowed $3,998,573 from Harold Brown, Treasurer of the General Partner to make this purchase. This loan had an interest rate of 6% and was secured by the Partnerships ownership interest in Battle Green Apartments, LLC. The term of the loan is four years with a provision requiring payment in whole or in part upon demand within six months of notice or prepay without penalty. On July 27, 2011, the Partnership financed the Battle Green Apartments with a new $5,000,000 mortgage at 4.95% which matures in August 2026. Principal payments will be made using a 30 year amortization schedule. Deferred financing costs associated with this mortgage totaled approximately $100,000 and accordingly the effective interest rate is 5.07%. After paying off the existing loan of $3,998,573, approximately $1,000,000 was received by the Partnership. The interest paid on this loan to Harold Brown was $38,123.
NOTE 3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Partnerships properties are managed by an entity that is owned by the majority shareholder of the General Partner. The management fee is equal to 4% of gross receipts of rental revenue and laundry income on the majority of the Partnerships properties and 3% on Linewt. Total fees paid were approximately $718,000 and $700,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 respectively.
The Partnership Agreement permits the General Partner or Management Company to charge the costs of professional services (such as counsel, accountants and contractors) to NERA. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, approximately $328,000, and $416,000, was charged to NERA for legal, accounting, construction, maintenance, rental and architectural services and supervision of capital improvements. Of the 2012 expenses referred to above, approximately $144,000 consisted of repairs and maintenance and $159,000 of administrative expense. Approximately $8,000 of expenses for construction, architectural services and supervision of capital projects were capitalized in rental properties. Rental commissions were approximately $17,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Additionally in 2012, the Hamilton Company received approximately $371,000 from the Investment Properties of which approximately $280,000 was the management fee, approximately $8,000 was for construction supervision and architectural fees, approximately $39,000 was for maintenance services and approximately $44,000 was for administrative services. The management fee is equal to 4% gross receipts of rental income on the majority of investment properties and 2% on Dexter Park.
On January 1, 2004, all employees were transferred to the Management Companys payroll. The Partnership reimburses the Management Company for the payroll and related expenses of the employees who work at the properties. Total reimbursement was approximately $1,247,000 and $1,242,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Management Company maintains a 401K plan for all eligible employees whereby the employees may contribute the maximum allowed by law. The plan also provides for discretionary contributions by the employer. There were no employer contributions in 2012 and 2011.
Prior to 1991, the Partnership employed an outside, unaffiliated company to perform its bookkeeping and accounting functions. Since that time, such services have been provided by the Management Companys accounting staff, which consists of approximately 14 people. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Management Company charged the Partnership $62,500 ($125,000 per year) for bookkeeping and accounting services included in administrative expenses of $159,000 above.
In 1996, prior to becoming an employee of the Management Company, the President of the Management Company performed asset management consulting services for the Partnership. This individual continues to perform this service and receives an asset management fee from the Partnership. The Partnership does not have a written agreement with this individual. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, this individual received $37,500 and $37,500, respectively.
The Partnership has invested in nine limited partnerships, which have invested in mixed use residential apartment complexes. The Partnership has between a 40% and 50% ownership interest in each investment. The other investors are Harold Brown, the President of the Management Company and five other employees of the Management Company. Harold Browns ownership interest is between 43.2% and 57%. See Note 14 for a description of the properties and their operations.
See Note 8 for information regarding the repurchase of Class B and General Partnership Units.
On October 28, 2009, the Partnership borrowed approximately $7,168,000 with an interest rate of 6% from HBC Holdings, LLC, an entity owned by Harold Brown and his affiliates (HBC). The term of the loan is four years with a provision requiring payment in whole or in part upon demand by HBC with six months notice. The Partnership may also prepay the note without penalty. On August 17, 2010, HBC gave six months written notice to the Partnership requesting a principal pay down of $2,500,000. During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Partnership paid HBC $2,500,000 as requested. During 2011, the Partnership elected to make principal payments of $1,000,000 on August 1, 2011, $1,000,000 on October 1, 2011 and $1,000,000 on December 15, 2011 reducing the loan balance to $1,668,600. In February 2012, the Partnership elected to make an additional principal payment of $750,000 to HBC Holdings and the balance of $918,600 was paid in April 2012. The interest paid during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $18,960 and $141,000, respectively.
NOTE 4. OTHER ASSETS
Approximately $1,953,000 and $1,879,000 of security deposits and prepaid rent deposits are included in prepaid expenses and other assets at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.
Included in prepaid expenses and other assets at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is approximately $1,091,000 and $1,014,000, respectively, held in escrow to fund future capital improvements. The security deposits and escrow accounts are restricted cash.
Financing and leasing fees of approximately $941,000 and $919,000 are net of accumulated amortization of approximately $708,000 and $636,000 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.
NOTE 5. MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE
At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the mortgages payable consisted of various loans, all of which were secured by first mortgages on properties referred to in Note 2. At June 30, 2012, the interest rates on these loans ranged from 4.25% to 7.07%, payable in monthly installments aggregating approximately $742,000, including principal, to various dates through 2026. The majority of the mortgages are subject to prepayment penalties. At June 30, 2012, the weighted average interest rate on the above mortgages was 5.53%. The effective rate of 5.62% includes the amortization expense of deferred financing costs. See Note 12 for fair value information. The Partnerships mortgage debt and the mortgage debt of its unconsolidated joint ventures generally is non-recourse except for customary exceptions pertaining to misuse of funds and material misrepresentations.
The Partnerships have pledged tenant leases as additional collateral for certain of these loans.
Approximate annual maturities at June 30, 2012 are as follows:
2013current maturities |
|
$ |
19,936,000 |
|
2014 |
|
29,506,000 |
| |
2015 |
|
9,152,000 |
| |
2016 |
|
189,000 |
| |
2017 |
|
199,000 |
| |
Thereafter |
|
79,629,000 |
| |
|
|
$ |
138,611,000 |
|
On July 27, 2011, the Partnership financed the Battle Green Apartments with a new $5,000,000 mortgage at 4.95% which matures in August 2026. Principal payments will be made using a 30 year amortization schedule. Deferred financing costs associated with this mortgage totaled approximately $100,000 and accordingly the effective interest rate is 5.07%. After
paying off the existing loan of $3,998,573, approximately $1,000,000 was received by the Partnership. The interest paid on this loan to Harold Brown was $38,123.
NOTE 6. ADVANCE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND SECURITY DEPOSITS
The Partnerships residential lease agreements may require tenants to maintain a one-month advance rental payment and/or a security deposit. At June 30, 2012, amounts received for prepaid rents of approximately $1,405,000 are included in cash and cash equivalents, and security deposits of approximately $1,953,000 are included in other assets and are restricted cash.
NOTE 7. PARTNERS CAPITAL
The Partnership has two classes of Limited Partners (Class A and B) and one category of General Partner. Under the terms of the Partnership Agreement, distributions to holders of Class B Units and General Partnership Units must represent 19% and 1%, respectively, of the total units outstanding. All classes have equal profit sharing and distribution rights, in proportion to their ownership interests.
Effective January 3, 2012, the Partnership authorized a 3-for-1 forward split of its Depositary Receipts listed on the NYSE Amex and a concurrent adjustment of the exchange ratio of Depositary Receipts for Class A Units of the Partnership from 10-to-1 to 30-to-1, such that each Depositary Receipt represents one-thirtieth (1/30) of a Class A Unit of the Partnership.
On January 17, 2012, the Partnership announced the approval of a quarterly distribution to its Class A Limited Partners and holders of Depositary Receipts of record as of March 15, 2012 and payable on March 31, 2012. The quarterly distribution per Class A Limited Partnership Unit was increased from $7.00 per unit to $7.50 per unit. Taking into consideration the 3-for-1 forward split of Depositary Receipts that was completed on January 3, 2012, the quarterly distribution per Depositary Receipt has been increased from $0.23 to $0.25.
In 2012, the Partnership approved quarterly distributions of $ 7.50 per unit ($0.25 per receipt) payable on March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2012.
In 2011 the Partnership paid quarterly distributions of $7.00 per unit ($0.23 per receipt) in March, June, September, and December for a total distribution of $28.00 per unit ($0.93 per receipt).
The Partnership has entered into a deposit agreement with an agent to facilitate public trading of limited partners interests in Class A Units. Under the terms of this agreement, the holders of Class A Units have the right to exchange each Class A Unit for 30 Depositary Receipts. The following is information per Depositary Receipt:
|
|
Six Months Ended |
| ||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
Income per Depositary Receipt before Discontinued Operations |
|
$ |
0.42 |
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
Income from Discontinued Operations |
|
|
|
1.98 |
| ||
Net Income per Depositary Receipt after Discontinued Operations |
|
$ |
0.42 |
|
$ |
2.10 |
|
Distributions per Depositary Receipt |
|
$ |
0.50 |
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
NOTE 8. TREASURY UNITS
Treasury Units at June 30, 2012 are as follows:
Class A |
|
39,062 |
|
Class B |
|
9,276 |
|
General Partnership |
|
489 |
|
|
|
48,827 |
|
On August 20, 2007, NewReal, Inc., the General Partner authorized an equity repurchase program (Repurchase Program). Under the terms of the Repurchase Program, the Partnership may purchase up to 1,500,000 Depositary Receipts from the start of the program in 2007 through March 31, 2015. The Repurchase Program requires the Partnership to repurchase
a proportionate number of Class B Units and General Partnership Units in connection with any repurchases of any Depositary Receipts by the Partnership based upon the 80%, 19%, and 1% fixed distribution percentages of the holders of the Class A, Class B and General Partner Units under the Partnerships Second Amended and Restate Contract of Limited Partnership. Repurchases of Depositary Receipts or Partnership Units pursuant to the Repurchase Program may be made by the Partnership from time to time in its sole discretion in open market transactions or in privately negotiated transactions. From August 20, 2007 through June 30, 2012, the Partnership has repurchased 1,197,013 Depositary Receipts at an average price of $24.62 per receipt (or $738.60 per underlying Class A Unit), 1,740 Class B Units and 92 General Partnership Units, at an average price of $587.01 per Unit, totaling approximately $30,549,000 including brokerage fees paid by the Partnership.
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Partnership purchased 2,053 Depositary Receipts for a cost of $55,778, 16 Class B Units for a cost of $12,921 and 1 General Partnership Unit for a cost of $680 for a total cost of $69,379.
Through August 8, 2012, the Partnership purchased a total of 251 Depositary Receipts. The price was $26.55 per receipt or $793.50 per unit. The total cost was $6,995. The Partnership is required to repurchase approximately 1.99 Class B Units and 0.11 General Partnership units at a cost of $ 1,581 and $83, respectively.
NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
From time to time, the Partnerships are involved in various ordinary routine litigation incidental to their business. The Partnership either has insurance coverage or provides for any uninsured claims when appropriate. The Partnerships are not involved in any material pending legal proceedings.
NOTE 10. RENTAL INCOME
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, approximately 90% of rental income was related to residential apartments and condominium units with leases of one year or less. The majority of these leases expire in June, July and August. Approximately 10% was related to commercial properties, which have minimum future annual rental income on non-cancellable operating leases at June 30, 2012 as follows:
|
|
Commercial |
| |
2013 |
|
$ |
2,549,000 |
|
2014 |
|
2,187,000 |
| |
2015 |
|
1,636,000 |
| |
2016 |
|
1,434,000 |
| |
2017 |
|
590,000 |
| |
Thereafter |
|
909,000 |
| |
|
|
$ |
9,305,000 |
|
The aggregate minimum future rental income does not include contingent rentals that may be received under various leases in connection with common area charges and real estate taxes. Aggregate contingent rentals from continuing operations were approximately $310,000 and $363,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, and 2011 respectively.
The following information is provided for commercial leases:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percentage of |
| |
|
|
Annual base rent |
|
Total square feet |
|
Total number |
|
Annual base rent for |
| |
|
|
for expiring leases |
|
for expiring leases |
|
of leases expiring |
|
expiring leases |
| |
Through June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
2013 |
|
$ |
277,224 |
|
15,712 |
|
9 |
|
10 |
% |
2014 |
|
224,723 |
|
9,140 |
|
9 |
|
8 |
% | |
2015 |
|
557,565 |
|
27,640 |
|
9 |
|
20 |
% | |
2016 |
|
748,985 |
|
26,298 |
|
7 |
|
26 |
% | |
2017 |
|
476,797 |
|
16,272 |
|
5 |
|
17 |
% | |
2018 |
|
221,666 |
|
7,037 |
|
1 |
|
8 |
% | |
2019 |
|
0 |
|
0 |
|
0 |
|
0 |
% | |
2020 |
|
265,032 |
|
6,906 |
|
3 |
|
9 |
% | |
2021 |
|
64,800 |
|
1,800 |
|
1 |
|
2 |
% | |
2022 |
|
0 |
|
0 |
|
0 |
|
0 |
% | |
Totals |
|
$ |
2,836,792 |
|
110,805 |
|
44 |
|
100 |
% |
Rents receivable are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $501,000 and $448,000 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Included in rents receivable at June 30, 2012 is approximately $299,000 resulting from recognizing rental income from non-cancelable commercial leases with future rental increases on a straight-line basis. The majority of this amount is for long-term leases with Staples and Trader Joes at Staples Plaza in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Rents receivable also includes approximately $17,000 representing the deferral of rental concession primarily related to the residential properties.
For the six months ended June 30, 2012 rent at the commercial properties includes approximately $3,000 of amortization of deferred rents arising from the fair values assigned to in-place leases upon the purchase of Cypress Street in Brookline, Massachusetts.
NOTE 11. CASH FLOW INFORMATION
During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, cash paid for interest was approximately $3,900,000, and $3,976,000 respectively. Cash paid for state income taxes was approximately $44,000 and $28,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 respectively.
NOTE 12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we do not have any significant financial assets or financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in our consolidated financial statements.
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured at Fair Value
At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 the carrying amounts of certain of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and note payable, accounts payable and accrued expenses were representative of their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments or, the recent acquisition of these items.
At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we estimated the fair value of our mortgages payable and other notes based upon quoted market prices for the same (Level 1) or similar (Level 2) issues when current quoted market prices are available. We estimated the fair value of our secured mortgage debt that does not have current quoted market prices available by discounting the future cash flows using rates currently available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities (Level 3). The differences in the fair value of our debt from the carrying value are the result of differences in interest rates and/or borrowing spreads that were available to us at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, as compared with those in effect when the debt was issued or acquired. The secured mortgage debt contain pre-payment penalties or yield maintenance provisions that could make the cost of refinancing the debt at lower rates exceed the benefit that would be derived from doing so.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Partnership in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:
· For cash and cash equivalents, other assets, investment in partnerships, accounts payable, advance rents and security deposits: fair value approximates the carrying value of such assets and liabilities.
· For mortgage notes payable: fair value is generally based on estimated future cash flows, which are discounted using the quoted market rate from an independent source for similar obligations. Refer to the table below for the carrying amount and estimated fair value of such instruments.
The following table reflects the carrying amounts and estimated fair value of our debt.
|
|
Carrying Amount |
|
Estimated Fair Value |
| ||
Mortgage Notes Payable |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Partnership Properties |
|
|
|
|
| ||
At June 30, 2012 |
|
$ |
138,611,294 |
|
$ |
158,928,801 |
|
At December 31, 2011 |
|
$ |
139,161,612 |
|
$ |
158,050,039 |
|
Investment Properties |
|
|
|
|
| ||
At June 30, 2012 |
|
$ |
139,206,873 |
|
$ |
161,063,396 |
|
Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments is based on pertinent information available to management as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since June 30, 2012 and current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.
NOTE 13. TAXABLE INCOME AND TAX BASIS
Taxable income reportable by the Partnership and includable in its partners tax returns is different than financial statement income because of tax free exchanges, accelerated depreciation, different tax lives, and timing differences related to prepaid rents, allowances and intangible assets at significant acquisitions. Taxable income was approximately $8,856,000 less than statement income for the year ended December 31, 2011. The primary reason for the decrease is the tax free sale of Avon Street and accelerated depreciation. The cumulative tax basis of the Partnerships real estate at December 31, 2011 is approximately $12,000,000, less than the statement basis. The primary reasons for the lower tax basis are tax free exchanges, and accelerated depreciation. The Partnerships tax basis in its joint venture investments is approximately $2,000,000 less than statement basis because of accelerated depreciation.
Certain entities included in the Partnerships consolidated financial statements are subject to certain state taxes. These taxes are not significant and are recorded as operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Certain allowable accelerated depreciation deductions have been reduced by 50% in 2012 and are expected to be eliminated for 2013. This will result in higher taxable income in those years. Future tax law changes may significantly affect taxable income.
The Partnership adopted the amended provisions related to uncertain tax provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes. As a result of the implementation of the guidance, the Partnership recognized no material adjustments regarding its tax accounting treatment. The Partnership expects to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as income tax expense, which would be included in general and administrative expense.
In the normal course of business the Partnership or one of its subsidiaries is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions in which it operates, where applicable. As of June 30, 2012, the tax years that remain subject to examination by the major tax jurisdictions under the statute of limitations is from the year 2004 forward.
NOTE 14. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES
Since November 2001, the Partnership has invested in nine limited partnerships and limited liability companies, the majority of which have invested in residential apartment complexes, with three partnerships investing in commercial property. The Partnership has between a 40%-50% ownership interests in each investment. The other investors are Harold Brown, the President of the Management Company and five other employees of the Management Company. Harold Browns ownership interest is between 43.2% and 57%, with the balance owned by the others. A description of each investment is as follows:
On October 28, 2009 the Partnership invested approximately $15,925,000 in a joint venture to acquire a 40% interest in a residential property located in Brookline, Massachusetts. The property, referred to as Dexter Park, is a 409 unit residential complex. The purchase price was $129,500,000. The total mortgage is $89,914,000 with an interest rate of 5.57% and it matures in 2019. The mortgage calls for interest only payments for the first two years of the loan and amortized over 30 years thereafter. The balance of this mortgage is approximately $89,167,000 at June 30, 2012. In order to fund this investment, the Partnership used approximately $8,757,000 of its cash reserves and borrowed approximately $7,168,000 with an interest rate of 6% from HBC Holdings, LLC, an entity owned by Harold Brown and his affiliates (HBC). The term of the loan is four years with a provision requiring payment in whole or in part upon demand by HBC with six months notice. On August 17, 2010, HBC gave six months written notice to the Partnership requesting a principal pay down of $2,500,000. During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Partnership paid HBC $2,500,000 as requested. During 2011, the Partnership elected to make principal
payments of $1,000,000 on August 1, 2011, $1,000,000 on October 1, 2011, and an additional $1,000,000 on December 15, 2011 reducing the loan balance to $1,668,600 at December 31, 2011. In February 2012, the Partnership elected to make an additional principal payment of $750,000 to HBC Holdings and the balance of $918,600 was paid in April 2012. The interest paid during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $18,960 and $141,000, respectively. A majority of the apartments were leased at the time of the acquisition. As a result, the Partnership amortized the intangible assets associated with the in place leases over a 12 month period which began in November 2009. This investment, Hamilton Park Towers, LLC is referred to as Dexter Park.
On October 3, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,500,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 168-unit apartment complex in Quincy, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $30,875,000. The Partnership plans to sell the majority of units as condominium and retain 48 units for long-term investment. Gains from the sales of units were taxed at ordinary income rates. In February 2007, the Partnership refinanced the 48 units which will be retained with a new mortgage in the amount of $4,750,000 with an interest rate of 5.57%, interest only for five years. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Bay Apartments, LLC. The loan will be amortized over 30 years thereafter and matures in March 2017. In April 2008, the Partnership refinanced an additional 20 units and obtained a new mortgage in the amount of $2,368,000 with interest at 5.75%, interest only, which matures in 2013. As of August 1, 2012, 105 units have been sold, the proceeds of which went to pay down the mortgage on the property. The balance on the new mortgage is approximately $1,668,000 at June 30, 2012. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Bay, LLC.
On March 7, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,000,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a building comprising 49 apartments, one commercial space and a 50-car surface parking lot located in Boston, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $14,300,000, with a $10,750,000 mortgage. The Partnership plans to operate the building and initiate development of the parking lot. In June 2007, the Partnership separated the parcels, formed an additional limited liability company for the residential apartments and obtained a mortgage on the property. The new limited liability company formed for the residential apartments and commercial space is referred to as Hamilton Essex 81, LLC. In August 2008, the Partnership restructured the mortgages on both parcels at Essex 81 and transferred the residential apartments to Hamilton Essex 81, LLC. The mortgage on Hamilton Essex 81, LLC is $8,406,631 with interest only at 5.79% due in August 2016. The mortgage on Essex Development, LLC, or the parking lot is $2,118,990 with a variable interest rate of 2.25% over the daily Libor rate (0.25% at June 30, 2012). This loan was extended to August 2013 with the same conditions except for the addition of fixed principal payments in the amount of $4,301 per month. The cost associated with the extension was approximately $6, 000. Harold Brown has issued a personal guaranty up to $1,000,000 of this mortgage. In the event that he is obligated to make payments to the lender as a result of this guaranty, the Partnership and other investors have, in turn, agreed to indemnify him for their proportionate share of any such payments. The investment in the parking lot is referred to as Hamilton Essex Development, LLC; the investment in the apartments is referred to as Hamilton Essex 81, LLC.
On March 2, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,352,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 176-unit apartment complex with an additional small commercial building located in Quincy, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $23,750,000. The Partnership sold 127 of the units as condominiums and retained 49 units for long-term investment. The Partnership obtained a new 10-year mortgage in the amount of $5,000,000 on the units to be retained by the Partnership. The interest on the new loan is 5.67% fixed for the 10 year term with interest only payments for five years and amortized over a 30 year period for the balance of the loan term. This investment is referred to as Hamilton 1025, LLC.
In September 2004, the Partnership invested approximately $5,075,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 42-unit apartment complex located in Lexington, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $10,100,000. In October 2004, the Partnership obtained a mortgage on the property in the amount of $8,025,000 and returned $3,775,000 to the Partnership. The Partnership obtained a new 10-year mortgage in the amount of $5,500,000 in January 2007. The interest on the new loan is 5.67% fixed for the ten year term with interest only payments for five years and amortized over a 30 year period for the balance of the loan. This loan required a cash contribution by the Partnership of $1,250,000 in December 2006. At June 30, 2012, the balance of this mortgage is approximately $5,466,000. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Minuteman, LLC.
In August 2004, the Partnership invested $8,000,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 280-unit apartment complex located in Watertown, Massachusetts. The total purchase price was $56,000,000. As of May 2008, the Partnership sold 137 units as condominiums. Gains from these sales were taxed as ordinary income. The majority of the sales proceeds were applied to reduce the mortgage with the final payment made during the second quarter of 2007. With the sale of the units and the payments of the liabilities, the assets were combined with Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC. An entity partially owned by the majority shareholder of the General Partner and the President of the management company, 31% and 5%, respectively, was the sales agent and received a variable commission on each sale of 3% to 5%. Hamilton on Main, LLC is known as Hamilton Place.
In 2005, Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC obtained a ten year mortgage on the three buildings to be retained. The mortgage is $16,825,000, with interest only of 5.18% for three years and amortizing on a 30 year schedule for the remaining seven years when the balance is due. The net proceeds after funding escrow accounts and closing costs on the mortgage were approximately $16,700,000, which were used to reduce the existing mortgage. Hamilton on Main LLC paid a fee of approximately $400,000 in connection with this early extinguishment of debt. At June 30, 2012, the remaining balance on the mortgage is approximately $15,749,000.
In November 2001, the Partnership invested approximately $1,533,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 40-unit apartment building in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This property has a 12-year mortgage, with a remaining balance at June 30, 2012 of approximately $6,936,000 at 6.9% which is amortized on a 30-year schedule, with a final payment of approximately $6,000,000 in 2014. This investment is referred to as 345 Franklin, LLC.
As required by the lender, the Treasurer of the General Partner has provided a limited repayment guaranty equal to fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding balance for the loan on the for sale units at Hamilton Bay and a limited guaranty of $1,000,000 for the loan on Hamilton Essex Development. In the event that he is obligated to make payments to the lenders as a result of these guaranties, the Partnership and other investors have, in turn, agreed to indemnify him for their proportionate share of any such payments.
Summary financial information as of June 30, 2012
|
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
345 |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Dexter |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental Properties |
|
9,261,771 |
|
2,611,819 |
|
8,049,593 |
|
5,744,197 |
|
1,882,240 |
|
7,118,237 |
|
7,152,206 |
|
21,534,347 |
|
110,257,477 |
|
173,611,888 |
|
Cash & Cash Equivalents |
|
58,404 |
|
24,262 |
|
26,170 |
|
296 |
|
24,634 |
|
17,487 |
|
18,057 |
|
51,045 |
|
577,044 |
|
797,399 |
|
Rent Receivable |
|
70,337 |
|
|
|
9,048 |
|
12,082 |
|
2,563 |
|
5,692 |
|
4,380 |
|
10,138 |
|
132,465 |
|
246,705 |
|
Real Estate Tax Escrow |
|
49,442 |
|
|
|
21,015 |
|
69,257 |
|
|
|
93,063 |
|
42,103 |
|
107,470 |
|
483,938 |
|
866,288 |
|
Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets |
|
85,426 |
|
1,110 |
|
91,415 |
|
97,825 |
|
161,820 |
|
104,087 |
|
76,573 |
|
273,435 |
|
1,306,813 |
|
2,198,503 |
|
Financing & Leasing Fees |
|
65,493 |
|
1,747 |
|
12,247 |
|
22,159 |
|
4,037 |
|
29,424 |
|
17,934 |
|
18,012 |
|
429,336 |
|
600,388 |
|
Total Assets |
|
9,590,873 |
|
2,638,938 |
|
8,209,487 |
|
5,945,816 |
|
2,075,295 |
|
7,367,990 |
|
7,311,253 |
|
21,994,446 |
|
113,187,073 |
|
178,321,171 |
|
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS CAPITAL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage Notes Payable |
|
8,406,631 |
|
2,118,990 |
|
6,936,102 |
|
4,964,768 |
|
1,668,000 |
|
4,730,815 |
|
5,466,352 |
|
15,748,668 |
|
89,166,547 |
|
139,206,873 |
|
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense |
|
61,165 |
|
5,811 |
|
118,416 |
|
49,520 |
|
18,661 |
|
54,146 |
|
85,621 |
|
211,249 |
|
884,807 |
|
1,489,395 |
|
Advance Rental Pmts & Security Dep |
|
187,355 |
|
|
|
147,570 |
|
85,841 |
|
24,499 |
|
87,189 |
|
68,827 |
|
262,993 |
|
1,919,814 |
|
2,784,087 |
|
Total Liabilities |
|
8,655,151 |
|
2,124,801 |
|
7,202,087 |
|
5,100,129 |
|
1,711,161 |
|
4,872,149 |
|
5,620,800 |
|
16,222,911 |
|
91,971,168 |
|
143,480,356 |
|
Partners Capital |
|
935,722 |
|
514,137 |
|
1,007,400 |
|
845,687 |
|
364,134 |
|
2,495,641 |
|
1,690,453 |
|
5,771,535 |
|
21,215,906 |
|
34,840,816 |
|
Total Liabilities & Capital |
|
9,590,873 |
|
2,638,938 |
|
8,209,487 |
|
5,945,816 |
|
2,075,295 |
|
7,367,990 |
|
7,311,253 |
|
21,994,446 |
|
113,187,073 |
|
178,321,171 |
|
Partners Capital NERA 50% |
|
467,861 |
|
257,068 |
|
503,700 |
|
422,844 |
|
182,067 |
|
1,247,920 |
|
845,227 |
|
2,885,768 |
|
|
|
|
|
NERA 40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,486,362 |
|
8,486,362 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,298,817 |
|
Total units/ condominiums |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Apartments |
|
48 |
|
|
|
40 |
|
175 |
|
120 |
|
48 |
|
42 |
|
148 |
|
409 |
|
1,030 |
|
Commercial |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
Total |
|
49 |
|
1 |
|
40 |
|
176 |
|
120 |
|
48 |
|
42 |
|
148 |
|
409 |
|
1,033 |
|
Units to be retained |
|
49 |
|
1 |
|
40 |
|
49 |
|
|
|
48 |
|
42 |
|
148 |
|
409 |
|
786 |
|
Units to be sold |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
127 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
247 |
|
Units sold through August 1, 2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
127 |
|
105 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
232 |
|
Unsold units |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15 |
|
Unsold units with deposits for future sale as of August 1, 2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Summary financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2012
|
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton Essex |
|
345 |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Dexter |
|
Total |
|
Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental Income |
|
626,002 |
|
144,092 |
|
578,703 |
|
421,727 |
|
111,192 |
|
436,161 |
|
398,676 |
|
1,297,371 |
|
6,062,838 |
|
10,076,761 |
|
Laundry and Sundry Income |
|
7,073 |
|
|
|
1,188 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
491 |
|
9,980 |
|
43,855 |
|
62,587 |
|
|
|
633,075 |
|
144,092 |
|
579,891 |
|
421,727 |
|
111,192 |
|
436,161 |
|
399,167 |
|
1,307,350 |
|
6,106,693 |
|
10,139,348 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Administrative |
|
7,606 |
|
1,114 |
|
15,366 |
|
2,480 |
|
4,103 |
|
23,711 |
|
2,931 |
|
26,098 |
|
109,434 |
|
192,842 |
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
|
206,865 |
|
6,485 |
|
222,140 |
|
126,593 |
|
39,472 |
|
149,087 |
|
158,546 |
|
476,667 |
|
2,870,999 |
|
4,256,855 |
|
Management Fees |
|
27,026 |
|
5,764 |
|
24,116 |
|
16,885 |
|
4,587 |
|
16,992 |
|
16,016 |
|
52,207 |
|
129,568 |
|
293,161 |
|
Operating |
|
53,132 |
|
|
|
29,481 |
|
635 |
|
927 |
|
905 |
|
37,721 |
|
178,324 |
|
547,102 |
|
848,227 |
|
Renting |
|
2,090 |
|
|
|
141 |
|
2,328 |
|
1,450 |
|
3,271 |
|
1,993 |
|
6,580 |
|
41,798 |
|
59,652 |
|
Repairs and Maintenance |
|
54,878 |
|
4,525 |
|
44,319 |
|
146,192 |
|
32,177 |
|
133,219 |
|
29,497 |
|
197,892 |
|
429,952 |
|
1,072,650 |
|
Taxes and Insurance |
|
100,878 |
|
25,186 |
|
50,561 |
|
73,592 |
|
23,560 |
|
81,677 |
|
50,868 |
|
168,309 |
|
744,643 |
|
1,319,275 |
|
|
|
452,475 |
|
43,074 |
|
386,125 |
|
368,706 |
|
106,276 |
|
408,862 |
|
297,573 |
|
1,106,077 |
|
4,873,495 |
|
8,042,662 |
|
Income Before Other Income |
|
180,601 |
|
101,018 |
|
193,766 |
|
53,021 |
|
4,916 |
|
27,299 |
|
101,594 |
|
201,274 |
|
1,233,197 |
|
2,096,686 |
|
Other Income (Loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Expense |
|
(248,551 |
) |
(30,327 |
) |
(245,913 |
) |
(143,846 |
) |
(48,871 |
) |
(135,267 |
) |
(158,370 |
) |
(418,707 |
) |
(2,540,630 |
) |
(3,970,481 |
) |
Interest Income |
|
|
|
|
|
24 |
|
41 |
|
114 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
178 |
|
Interest Income from Note |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,442 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,442 |
|
|
|
(248,551 |
) |
(30,327 |
) |
(245,889 |
) |
(143,805 |
) |
(45,315 |
) |
(135,267 |
) |
(158,370 |
) |
(418,707 |
) |
(2,540,630 |
) |
(3,966,860 |
) |
Net Income (loss) |
|
(67,950 |
) |
70,691 |
|
(52,123 |
) |
(90,784 |
) |
(40,398 |
) |
(107,968 |
) |
(56,776 |
) |
(217,433 |
) |
(1,307,433 |
) |
(1,870,174 |
) |
Net Income (loss) - NERA 50% |
|
(33,975 |
) |
35,345 |
|
(26,061 |
) |
(45,392 |
) |
(20,199 |
) |
(53,984 |
) |
(28,388 |
) |
(108,717 |
) |
|
|
(281,371 |
) |
NERA 40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(522,973 |
) |
(522,973 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(804,344 |
) |
Summary financial information for the three months ended June 30, 2012
|
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
345 |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton Bay |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Dexter Park |
|
Total |
|
Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental Income |
|
333,509 |
|
72,046 |
|
287,052 |
|
211,699 |
|
59,714 |
|
216,498 |
|
201,973 |
|
649,487 |
|
3,051,260 |
|
5,083,238 |
|
Laundry and Sundry Income |
|
3,540 |
|
|
|
600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
83 |
|
4,617 |
|
21,355 |
|
30,195 |
|
|
|
337,049 |
|
72,046 |
|
287,652 |
|
211,699 |
|
59,714 |
|
216,498 |
|
202,056 |
|
654,104 |
|
3,072,615 |
|
5,113,433 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Administrative |
|
4,330 |
|
547 |
|
8,864 |
|
2,189 |
|
1,895 |
|
15,351 |
|
1,982 |
|
12,303 |
|
66,572 |
|
114,031 |
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
|
103,742 |
|
3,243 |
|
112,159 |
|
63,477 |
|
19,736 |
|
74,723 |
|
79,613 |
|
240,010 |
|
1,438,955 |
|
2,135,656 |
|
Management Fees |
|
14,208 |
|
2,882 |
|
12,115 |
|
8,333 |
|
2,537 |
|
8,599 |
|
7,978 |
|
26,698 |
|
66,306 |
|
149,656 |
|
Operating |
|
22,810 |
|
|
|
14,338 |
|
570 |
|
256 |
|
217 |
|
13,014 |
|
73,937 |
|
243,755 |
|
368,896 |
|
Renting |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
|
659 |
|
535 |
|
2,377 |
|
1,083 |
|
4,556 |
|
10,807 |
|
20,169 |
|
Repairs and Maintenance |
|
32,326 |
|
4,150 |
|
28,474 |
|
76,398 |
|
15,410 |
|
68,837 |
|
17,521 |
|
103,533 |
|
285,183 |
|
631,833 |
|
Taxes and Insurance |
|
50,693 |
|
12,844 |
|
25,296 |
|
36,671 |
|
11,918 |
|
40,902 |
|
25,458 |
|
83,186 |
|
364,513 |
|
651,482 |
|
|
|
228,259 |
|
23,666 |
|
201,245 |
|
188,296 |
|
52,287 |
|
211,006 |
|
146,648 |
|
544,223 |
|
2,476,092 |
|
4,071,723 |
|
Income Before Other Income |
|
108,790 |
|
48,380 |
|
86,406 |
|
23,403 |
|
7,426 |
|
5,492 |
|
55,408 |
|
109,881 |
|
596,522 |
|
1,041,709 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Income (Loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
(124,068 |
) |
(15,034 |
) |
(121,314 |
) |
(71,826 |
) |
(24,445 |
) |
(67,577 |
) |
(79,013 |
) |
(208,988 |
) |
(1,267,892 |
) |
(1,980,156 |
) |
Interest income |
|
|
|
|
|
12 |
|
21 |
|
53 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
86 |
|
Interest income from Note |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,635 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,635 |
|
|
|
(124,068 |
) |
(15,034 |
) |
(121,302 |
) |
(71,805 |
) |
(22,757 |
) |
(67,577 |
) |
(79,013 |
) |
(208,988 |
) |
(1,267,892 |
) |
(1,978,435 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) |
|
(15,278 |
) |
33,346 |
|
(34,895 |
) |
(48,402 |
) |
(15,331 |
) |
(62,085 |
) |
(23,605 |
) |
(99,107 |
) |
(671,370 |
) |
(936,726 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss - NERA 50% |
|
(7,639 |
) |
16,673 |
|
(17,448 |
) |
(24,201 |
) |
(7,665 |
) |
(31,043 |
) |
(11,802 |
) |
(49,553 |
) |
|
|
(132,678 |
) |
NERA 40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(268,548 |
) |
(268,548 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(401,226 |
) |
Future annual mortgage maturities at June 30, 2012 are as follows:
|
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
345 |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton on |
|
Dexter Park |
|
|
|
Period End |
|
March |
|
March |
|
November |
|
March |
|
October |
|
October |
|
August |
|
August |
|
October |
|
Total |
|
June 30, 2013 |
|
132,241 |
|
2,118,990 |
|
174,853 |
|
63,301 |
|
1,668,000 |
|
65,832 |
|
69,329 |
|
285,577 |
|
1,283,176 |
|
5,861,300 |
|
June 30, 2014 |
|
129,342 |
|
|
|
6,761,248 |
|
67,037 |
|
|
|
68,027 |
|
73,421 |
|
301,117 |
|
1,311,782 |
|
8,711,975 |
|
June 30, 2015 |
|
137,033 |
|
|
|
|
|
70,994 |
|
|
|
71,915 |
|
77,755 |
|
15,161,974 |
|
1,386,742 |
|
16,906,414 |
|
June 30, 2016 |
|
8,008,015 |
|
|
|
|
|
74,427 |
|
|
|
76,024 |
|
81,510 |
|
|
|
1,465,987 |
|
9,705,962 |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,689,009 |
|
|
|
4,449,016 |
|
5,164,336 |
|
|
|
1,549,759 |
|
15,852,121 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
82,169,101 |
|
82,169,101 |
|
|
|
8,406,631 |
|
2,118,990 |
|
6,936,102 |
|
4,964,766 |
|
1,668,000 |
|
4,730,815 |
|
5,466,352 |
|
15,748,668 |
|
89,166,547 |
|
139,206,873 |
|
Summary financial information as of June 30, 2011
|
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
345 |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Dexter |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental Properties |
|
9,643,573 |
|
2,596,416 |
|
8,437,172 |
|
5,966,525 |
|
1,968,516 |
|
7,425,418 |
|
7,464,615 |
|
22,387,877 |
|
115,685,885 |
|
181,575,997 |
|
Cash & Cash Equivalents |
|
27,239 |
|
41,041 |
|
58,927 |
|
473 |
|
33,372 |
|
10,741 |
|
39,368 |
|
17,165 |
|
810,444 |
|
1,038,770 |
|
Rent Receivable |
|
19,130 |
|
3,050 |
|
8,086 |
|
11,165 |
|
539 |
|
5,972 |
|
5,591 |
|
12,813 |
|
249,184 |
|
315,528 |
|
Real Estate Tax Escrow |
|
88,832 |
|
|
|
18,847 |
|
56,360 |
|
|
|
83,396 |
|
43,720 |
|
99,613 |
|
604,893 |
|
995,661 |
|
Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets |
|
88,029 |
|
1,085 |
|
80,137 |
|
83,316 |
|
199,773 |
|
89,568 |
|
77,126 |
|
494,172 |
|
1,179,042 |
|
2,292,248 |
|
Financing & Leasing Fees |
|
84,509 |
|
1,048 |
|
20,413 |
|
27,185 |
|
9,102 |
|
35,786 |
|
21,903 |
|
24,873 |
|
488,737 |
|
713,555 |
|
Total Assets |
|
9,951,313 |
|
2,642,641 |
|
8,623,582 |
|
6,145,023 |
|
2,211,300 |
|
7,650,881 |
|
7,652,322 |
|
23,036,512 |
|
119,018,186 |
|
186,931,759 |
|
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS CAPITAL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage Notes Payable |
|
8,513,163 |
|
2,162,000 |
|
7,099,329 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
1,668,000 |
|
4,750,000 |
|
5,500,000 |
|
16,017,627 |
|
89,914,000 |
|
140,624,120 |
|
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense |
|
67,948 |
|
5,495 |
|
50,219 |
|
48,582 |
|
16,738 |
|
10,972 |
|
80,605 |
|
225,151 |
|
778,220 |
|
1,283,930 |
|
Advance Rental Pmts & Security Dep |
|
183,278 |
|
|
|
128,680 |
|
69,315 |
|
20,231 |
|
84,842 |
|
73,317 |
|
258,529 |
|
1,819,871 |
|
2,638,062 |
|
Total Liabilities |
|
8,764,390 |
|
2,167,495 |
|
7,278,229 |
|
5,117,897 |
|
1,704,969 |
|
4,845,814 |
|
5,653,922 |
|
16,501,306 |
|
92,512,091 |
|
144,546,112 |
|
Partners Capital |
|
1,186,923 |
|
475,146 |
|
1,345,353 |
|
1,027,126 |
|
506,331 |
|
2,805,067 |
|
1,998,400 |
|
6,535,206 |
|
26,506,095 |
|
42,385,648 |
|
Total Liabilities & Capital |
|
9,951,313 |
|
2,642,641 |
|
8,623,582 |
|
6,145,023 |
|
2,211,300 |
|
7,650,881 |
|
7,652,322 |
|
23,036,512 |
|
119,018,186 |
|
186,931,759 |
|
Partners Capital NERA 50% |
|
593,462 |
|
237,573 |
|
672,677 |
|
513,563 |
|
253,166 |
|
1,402,534 |
|
999,200 |
|
3,267,603 |
|
|
|
7,939,776 |
|
NERA 40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,602,438 |
|
10,602,438 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,542,214 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total units/ condominiums |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Apartments |
|
48 |
|
|
|
40 |
|
175 |
|
120 |
|
48 |
|
42 |
|
148 |
|
409 |
|
1,030 |
|
Commercial |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
Total |
|
49 |
|
1 |
|
40 |
|
176 |
|
120 |
|
48 |
|
42 |
|
148 |
|
409 |
|
1,033 |
|
Units to be retained |
|
49 |
|
1 |
|
40 |
|
49 |
|
|
|
48 |
|
42 |
|
148 |
|
409 |
|
786 |
|
Units to be sold |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
127 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
247 |
|
Units sold through July 25, 2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
127 |
|
105 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
232 |
|
Unsold units |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15 |
|
Unsold units with deposits for future sale as of July 25 , 2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Summary financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2011
|
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
345 |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton Bay |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Dexter Park |
|
Total |
|
Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental Income |
|
566,447 |
|
141,050 |
|
560,462 |
|
401,308 |
|
119,139 |
|
426,205 |
|
393,025 |
|
1,230,819 |
|
5,739,961 |
|
9,578,416 |
|
Laundry and Sundry Income |
|
7,202 |
|
|
|
1,228 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,788 |
|
49,813 |
|
69,031 |
|
|
|
573,649 |
|
141,050 |
|
561,690 |
|
401,308 |
|
119,139 |
|
426,205 |
|
393,025 |
|
1,241,608 |
|
5,789,775 |
|
9,647,447 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Administrative |
|
11,270 |
|
829 |
|
8,981 |
|
4,878 |
|
1,801 |
|
7,584 |
|
8,045 |
|
15,685 |
|
66,499 |
|
125,571 |
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
|
211,570 |
|
3,127 |
|
221,293 |
|
129,404 |
|
44,832 |
|
157,214 |
|
162,659 |
|
481,690 |
|
2,847,426 |
|
4,259,214 |
|
Management Fees |
|
25,101 |
|
5,520 |
|
22,640 |
|
15,907 |
|
4,903 |
|
16,752 |
|
15,904 |
|
50,522 |
|
123,272 |
|
280,521 |
|
Operating |
|
65,071 |
|
|
|
36,031 |
|
868 |
|
95 |
|
219 |
|
20,571 |
|
210,067 |
|
494,144 |
|
827,066 |
|
Renting |
|
7,180 |
|
|
|
10,407 |
|
7,128 |
|
1,075 |
|
4,589 |
|
1,777 |
|
7,051 |
|
98,387 |
|
137,595 |
|
Repairs and Maintenance |
|
55,879 |
|
3,050 |
|
36,138 |
|
149,527 |
|
37,908 |
|
155,110 |
|
44,073 |
|
167,241 |
|
444,075 |
|
1,093,000 |
|
Taxes and Insurance |
|
94,238 |
|
23,818 |
|
47,268 |
|
73,559 |
|
22,779 |
|
78,513 |
|
43,552 |
|
160,236 |
|
606,241 |
|
1,150,205 |
|
|
|
470,308 |
|
36,344 |
|
382,758 |
|
381,271 |
|
113,394 |
|
419,981 |
|
296,581 |
|
1,092,492 |
|
4,680,044 |
|
7,873,173 |
|
Income Before Other Income |
|
103,341 |
|
104,706 |
|
178,932 |
|
20,036 |
|
5,744 |
|
6,224 |
|
96,444 |
|
149,116 |
|
1,109,730 |
|
1,774,274 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Income (Loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Income |
|
|
|
|
|
25 |
|
45 |
|
269 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,219 |
|
3,558 |
|
Interest Expense |
|
(250,249 |
) |
(30,688 |
) |
(248,522 |
) |
(143,397 |
) |
(48,582 |
) |
(134,521 |
) |
(157,575 |
) |
(422,124 |
) |
(2,536,073 |
) |
(3,971,730 |
) |
Interest income from Note |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,781 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,781 |
|
|
|
(250,249 |
) |
(30,688 |
) |
(248,497 |
) |
(143,352 |
) |
(43,532 |
) |
(134,520 |
) |
(157,575 |
) |
(422,124 |
) |
(2,532,854 |
) |
(3,963,391 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) |
|
(146,907 |
) |
74,018 |
|
(69,565 |
) |
(123,316 |
) |
(37,788 |
) |
(128,296 |
) |
(61,030 |
) |
(273,008 |
) |
(1,423,124 |
) |
(2,189,117 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss - NERA 50% |
|
(73,454 |
) |
37,009 |
|
(34,783 |
) |
(61,658 |
) |
(18,894 |
) |
(64,148 |
) |
(30,515 |
) |
(136,504 |
) |
|
|
(382,997 |
) |
NERA 40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(569,250 |
) |
(569,250 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(952,246 |
) |
Summary financial information for the three months ended June 30, 2011
|
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
345 |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton Bay |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Hamilton |
|
Dexter Park |
|
Total |
|
Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental Income |
|
277,595 |
|
72,050 |
|
278,692 |
|
203,017 |
|
61,849 |
|
211,266 |
|
200,020 |
|
617,257 |
|
2,847,881 |
|
4,769,626 |
|
Laundry and Sundry Income |
|
3,264 |
|
|
|
600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,698 |
|
24,223 |
|
32,785 |
|
|
|
280,859 |
|
72,050 |
|
279,292 |
|
203,017 |
|
61,849 |
|
211,266 |
|
200,020 |
|
621,955 |
|
2,872,104 |
|
4,802,410 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Administrative |
|
6,472 |
|
448 |
|
4,608 |
|
2,837 |
|
893 |
|
4,512 |
|
1,522 |
|
4,979 |
|
34,143 |
|
60,413 |
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
|
105,872 |
|
1,563 |
|
110,706 |
|
65,193 |
|
22,416 |
|
79,079 |
|
82,205 |
|
241,739 |
|
1,424,349 |
|
2,133,121 |
|
Management Fees |
|
12,603 |
|
2,760 |
|
11,541 |
|
8,028 |
|
2,471 |
|
8,507 |
|
8,009 |
|
24,965 |
|
60,459 |
|
139,344 |
|
Operating |
|
26,655 |
|
|
|
12,955 |
|
250 |
|
51 |
|
169 |
|
(1,904 |
) |
85,909 |
|
210,837 |
|
334,922 |
|
Renting |
|
2,080 |
|
|
|
4,407 |
|
3,669 |
|
1,075 |
|
3,663 |
|
524 |
|
3,833 |
|
43,661 |
|
62,913 |
|
Repairs and Maintenance |
|
29,217 |
|
3,050 |
|
22,350 |
|
72,274 |
|
23,078 |
|
91,589 |
|
23,074 |
|
95,414 |
|
279,864 |
|
639,909 |
|
Taxes and Insurance |
|
47,052 |
|
11,910 |
|
23,609 |
|
36,963 |
|
11,414 |
|
39,411 |
|
21,718 |
|
79,355 |
|
319,801 |
|
591,233 |
|
|
|
229,952 |
|
19,731 |
|
190,176 |
|
189,214 |
|
61,398 |
|
226,930 |
|
135,147 |
|
536,193 |
|
2,373,114 |
|
3,961,855 |
|
Income Before Other Income |
|
50,907 |
|
52,319 |
|
89,115 |
|
13,803 |
|
451 |
|
(15,664 |
) |
64,873 |
|
85,762 |
|
498,990 |
|
840,556 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Income (Loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Income |
|
|
|
|
|
13 |
|
23 |
|
128 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
164 |
|
Interest Expense |
|
(125,645 |
) |
(15,242 |
) |
(123,947 |
) |
(72,124 |
) |
(24,432 |
) |
(67,642 |
) |
(79,285 |
) |
(211,960 |
) |
(1,274,191 |
) |
(1,994,467 |
) |
Interest income from Note |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,310 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,310 |
|
|
|
(125,645 |
) |
(15,242 |
) |
(123,934 |
) |
(72,101 |
) |
(21,994 |
) |
(67,642 |
) |
(79,285 |
) |
(211,960 |
) |
(1,274,191 |
) |
(1,991,994 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) |
|
(74,738 |
) |
37,077 |
|
(34,819 |
) |
(58,298 |
) |
(21,543 |
) |
(83,306 |
) |
(14,412 |
) |
(126,198 |
) |
(775,201 |
) |
(1,151,438 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss - NERA 50% |
|
(37,369 |
) |
18,538 |
|
(17,409 |
) |
(29,149 |
) |
(10,772 |
) |
(41,653 |
) |
(7,206 |
) |
(63,099 |
) |
|
|
(188,119 |
) |
NERA 40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(310,080 |
) |
(310,080 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(498,199 |
) |
NOTE 15. IMPACT OF RECENTLY-ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs(ASU 2011-04). The objective of ASU 2011-04 is to
provide common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. Consequently, the amendments change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. For many of the requirements, the amendments do not result in a change in the application of the requirements in ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement. ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Partnership does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the Partnerships consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 16. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND SALES OF REAL ESTATE
The following tables summarize income from discontinued operations and realized gain and loss on the sale of rental property held for sale for the six months ended June 30, 2012, and 2011:
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
| ||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
Total Revenues |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
349,548 |
|
Operating and other expenses |
|
|
|
235,441 |
| ||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
|
32,540 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
267,981 |
| ||
Income from discontinued operations |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
81,567 |
|
Gain on the sale of Avon Street in the second quarter of 2011: |
|
|
|
|
| |
Sale price |
|
$ |
8,750,000 |
|
|
|
Net book value |
|
(594,035 |
) |
|
| |
Expense of sale |
|
(435,506 |
) |
|
| |
Gain on the sale of real estate |
|
$ |
7,720,459 |
|
|
|
NOTE 17. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On June 30, 2012, Thomas Raffoul, a long standing member of the Partnerships Advisory Committee, passed away. The Committee vacancy was filled by Edward Sarkisian by vote of the Advisory Committee at its meeting held on August 6, 2012. Mr. Sarkisian was qualified for appointment to the Advisory Committee in the event of a vacancy by the results of the September 28, 2007 consent solicitation as reported in Form 8-K dated October 29, 2009.
Through August 13, 2012, the Partnership purchased a total of 251 Depositary Receipts. The price was $26.51 per receipt or $793.50 per unit. The total cost was $6,995. The Partnership is required to repurchase approximately 1.99 Class B Units and 0.11 General Partnership units at a cost of $1,581 and $83, respectively.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward Looking Statements
Certain information contained herein includes forward looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Liquidation Reform Act of 1995 (the Act). Forward looking statements in this report, or which management may make orally or in written form from time to time, reflect managements good faith belief when those statements are made, and are based on information currently available to management. Caution should be exercised in interpreting and relying on such forward looking statements, the realization of which may be impacted by known and unknown risks and uncertainties, events that may occur subsequent to the forward looking statements, and other factors which may be beyond the Partnerships control and which can materially affect the Partnerships actual results, performance or achievements for 2012 and beyond. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties mentioned below materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update our forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.
Since the Partnerships long-term goals include the acquisition of additional properties, a portion of the proceeds from the refinancing and sale of properties is reserved for this purpose. If available acquisitions do not meet the Partnerships criteria, the Partnership may purchase additional depositary receipts. The Partnership will consider refinancing existing properties if the Partnerships cash reserves are insufficient to repay existing mortgages or if the Partnership needs additional funds for future acquisitions.
Performance in the second quarter of 2012 continues to reflect the positive effects of the September 2011 leasing seasons gains. The results for the third and fourth quarter are expected to exceed the results for the first six months of 2012. The percentage of tenants renewing is higher than in previous years and supply of units available for rent is limited, resulting in higher market rents throughout the portfolio. These factors are trending toward higher revenue in 2012 as compared to 2011. Operating expenses are trending flat or lower in 2012 as compared to 2011. External factors contributing to this strong performance are the imbalance in supply and demand in the rental housing market, growth in the renter population, stringent lending standards for potential home buyers, declining homebuyer sentiment, limited new supply of apartments and an improvement in the local employment base. These events have produced improving income growth, with the portfolio achieving a 6% increase in new rentals and a 3% average increase in renewing residential leases. Management expects these increases to widen during the upcoming leasing season. The Partnership properties and Joint Venture properties have experienced a vacancy rate in the first half of 2012 of 3% or less with many of the properties experiencing less than 1%. Management believes that the increasing student population and continued declines in the local unemployment rate will keep occupancy high for the next 18-24 months and revenue growth will be equally positive during that time frame.
Eliminating depreciation expense from the analysis of expenses, total operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2012 have declined 2.8% in comparison to the six months ended June 30, 2011. Contributing to this has been a reduction in leasing commissions, and a decrease in snow removal and heating costs due to an unseasonably warm winter in 2012 as well as managements capitalization on energy conversion and purchasing power. The higher tenant retention experience has also resulted in no growth in the repairs and maintenance expenses for 2012 year to date.
Management expects to refinance at least $28 million in long term debt by year end. It is anticipated that the interest rate for the new debt will be less than the current interest rate. Management will be considering additional debt refinancing in balance with its future acquisition goals and historically low interest rate environment. There may be substantial costs and/or prepayment penalties associated with the refinancings. Management believes the existing trading range for the stock is worthy of continuing its Depositary Receipt Repurchase Program. As such, 2,053 Depositary Receipts, 16 Class B Units and 1 General Partnership Unit were purchased during the second quarter of 2012 for a total cost of $69,379. When appropriate, Management will continue to repurchase shares in accordance with the Repurchase Program. Management continues to weigh investment alternatives against cash liquidity and the current depositary receipt price. Management believes the recent increase in distributions in 2012 is appropriate given the sustained performance of the portfolio and the expected future earnings that the Partnership will be realizing.
The Stock Repurchase Program that was initiated in 2007 has repurchased 1,197,013 Depositary Receipts through June 2012 or 37% of the outstanding class A Depositary Receipts at June 30, 2012. The Partnership has retained The Hamilton Company (Hamilton) to manage and administer the Partnerships and Joint Ventures Properties. Hamilton is a full-service real estate management company, which has legal, construction, maintenance, architectural, accounting and administrative departments. The Partnerships properties represent approximately 36% of the total properties and 45% of the residential properties managed by Hamilton. Substantially all of the other properties managed by Hamilton are owned, wholly or partially, directly or indirectly, by Harold Brown. The Partnerships Second Amended and Restated Contract of Limited Partnership (the Partnership Agreement) expressly provides that the general partner may employ a management company to manage the properties, and that such management company may be paid a fee of up to 4% of rental receipts for administrative and management services (the Management Fee). The Partnership pays Hamilton the full annual Management Fee, in monthly installments.
At June 30, 2012, Harold Brown, his brother Ronald Brown and the President of Hamilton, Carl Valeri, collectively own approximately 40% of the Depositary Receipts representing the Partnership Class A Units (including Depositary Receipts held by trusts for the benefit of such persons family members). Harold Brown also controls 75% of the Partnerships Class B Units, 75% of the capital stock of NewReal, Inc. (NewReal), the Partnerships sole general partner, and all of the outstanding stock of Hamilton. Ronald Brown also owns 25% of the Partnerships Class B Units and 25% of NewReals capital stock. In addition, Ronald Brown is the President and director of NewReal and Harold Brown is NewReals Treasurer and a director. One of NewReals directors, Roberta Ornstein also owns immaterial amounts of the Partnerships Class A receipts. The 75% of the issued and outstanding Class B units of the Partnership, controlled by Harold Brown, are owned by HBC Holdings LLC, an entity of which he is the manager.
In addition to the Management Fee, the Partnership Agreement further provides for the employment of outside professionals to provide services to the Partnership and allows Hamilton to charge the Partnership for the cost of employing professionals to assist with the administration of the Partnerships properties. Additionally, from time to time, the Partnership pays Hamilton for repairs and maintenance services, legal services, construction services and accounting services. The costs charged by Hamilton for these services are at the same hourly rate charged to all entities managed by Hamilton, and management believes such rates are competitive in the marketplace.
Residential tenants generally sign a one year lease. During the first six months of 2012, tenant renewals were approximately 72% with an average rental increase of approximately 3%, new leases accounted for approximately 28% with rental rate increases of approximately 6%. In 2012, leasing commissions decreased approximately 57% from 2011, while tenant concessions decreased approximately 55% from 2011. Tenant improvements were approximately $483,000 in 2012, compared to approximately $492,000 in 2011, a decrease of approximately $9,000.
Hamilton accounted for approximately 6% of the repair and maintenance expense paid for by the Partnership for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 5% for the six months ended June 30, 2011. Of the funds paid to Hamilton for this purpose, the great majority was to cover the cost of services provided by the Hamilton maintenance department, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry services, and snow removal for those properties close to Hamiltons headquarters. However, several of the larger Partnership properties have their own maintenance staff. Further, those properties that do not have their own maintenance staff and are located more than a reasonable distance from Hamiltons headquarters in Allston, Massachusetts are generally serviced by local, independent companies.
Hamiltons legal department handles most of the Partnerships eviction and collection matters. Additionally, it prepares most long-term commercial lease agreements and represents the Partnership in selected purchase and sale transactions. Overall, Hamilton provided approximately 83% and 68% of the legal services paid for by the Partnership during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Additionally, as described in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, The Hamilton Company receives similar fees from the Investment Properties.
The Partnership requires that three bids be obtained for construction contracts in excess of $5,000. Hamilton may be one of the three bidders on a particular project and may be awarded the contract if its bid and its ability to successfully complete the project are deemed appropriate. For contracts that are not awarded to Hamilton, Hamilton charges the Partnership a construction supervision fee equal to 5% of the contract amount. Hamiltons architectural department also provides services to the Partnership on an as-needed basis. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, Hamilton provided the Partnership approximately $8,000 in construction and architectural services, compared to $35,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011.
Prior to 1991, the Partnership employed an outside, unaffiliated company to perform its bookkeeping and accounting functions. Since that time, such services have been provided by Hamiltons accounting staff, which consists of approximately 14 people. During each of the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, Hamilton charged the Partnership $31,250 per quarter ($125,000 per year) for bookkeeping and accounting services.
For more information on related party transactions, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires the Partnership to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The Partnership regularly and continually evaluates its estimates, including those related to acquiring, developing and assessing the carrying values of its real estate properties and its investments in and advances to joint ventures. The Partnership bases its estimates on historical experience, current market conditions, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. The Partnerships critical accounting policies are those which require assumptions to be made about such matters that are highly uncertain. Different estimates could have a material effect on the Partnerships financial results. Judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of these policies and estimates may result in materially different amounts being reported under different conditions and circumstances. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Principles of Consolidation.
Revenue Recognition: Rental income from residential and commercial properties is recognized over the term of the related lease. For residential tenants, amounts 60 days in arrears are charged against income. The commercial tenants are evaluated on a case by case basis. Certain leases of the commercial properties provide for increasing stepped minimum rents, which are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Concessions made on residential leases are also accounted for on the straight-line basis.
Discontinued Operations and Rental Property Held for Sale: When assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Partnership discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the sales price, net of selling costs, of such assets. If, in
managements opinion, the net sales price of the assets which have been identified as held for sale is less than the net book value of the assets, a valuation allowance is established. Properties identified as held for sale and/or sold are presented in discontinued operations for all periods presented.
If circumstances arise that previously were considered unlikely and, as a result, the Partnership decides not to sell a property previously classified as held for sale, the property is reclassified as held and used. A property that is reclassified is measured and recorded individually at the lower of (a) its carrying amount before the property was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation (amortization) expense that would have been recognized had the property been continuously classified as held and used, or (b) the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.
Rental Properties: Rental properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; improvements and additions are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost of the asset and related accumulated depreciation is eliminated from the accounts, and any gain or loss on such disposition is included in income. Fully depreciated assets are removed from the accounts. Rental properties are depreciated by both straight-line and accelerated methods over their estimated useful lives. Upon acquisition of rental property, the Partnership estimates the fair value of acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities assumed, generally consisting of the fair value of (i) above and below market leases, (ii) in-place leases and (iii) tenant relationships. The Partnership allocated the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values. The Partnership records goodwill or a gain on bargain purchase (if any) if the net assets acquired/liabilities assumed exceed the purchase consideration of a transaction. In estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired, the Partnership considers information obtained about each property as a result of its due diligence and marketing and leasing activities, and utilizes various valuation methods, such as estimated cash flow projections utilizing appropriate discount and capitalization rates, estimates of replacement costs net of depreciation, and available market information. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant.
Other intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values and tenant relationship values, which are based on managements evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenants lease and the Partnerships overall relationship with the respective tenant. Factors to be considered by management in its analysis of in-place lease values include an estimate of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, depending on local market conditions. In estimating costs to execute similar leases, management considers leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses. Characteristics considered by management in valuing tenant relationships include the nature and extent of the Partnerships existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenants credit quality and expectations of lease renewals. The value of in-place leases are amortized to expense over the remaining initial terms of the respective leases. The value of tenant relationship intangibles are amortized to expense over the anticipated life of the relationships.
In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a rental property may be impaired, an analysis of the value is prepared. The estimated future undiscounted cash flows are compared to the assets carrying value to determine if a write-down to fair value is required.
Impairment: On an annual basis management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the Partnerships rental properties may be impaired. A propertys value is impaired only if managements estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property. The Partnerships estimates of aggregate future cash flows expected to be generated by each property are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates, and costs to operate each property. As these factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter managements assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analyses may not be achieved.
Investments in Partnerships: The Partnership accounts for its 40%-50% ownership in the Investment Properties under the equity method of accounting, as it exercises significant influence over, but does not control these entities. These investments are recorded initially at cost, as Investments in Partnerships, and subsequently adjusted for the Partnerships share in earnings, cash contributions and distributions. Under the equity method of accounting, our net equity is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets, and our share of net income or loss from the Partnership is included on the consolidated statements of income.
With respect to investments in and advances to the Investment Properties, the Partnership looks to the underlying properties to assess performance and the recoverability of carrying amounts for those investments in a manner similar to direct investments in real estate properties. An impairment charge is recorded if managements estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property.
Legal Proceedings: The Partnership is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise, from time to time, in the ordinary course of business. These matters are frequently covered by insurance. If it is determined that a loss is likely to occur, the estimated amount of the loss is recorded in the financial statements. Both the amount of the loss and the point at which its occurrence is considered likely can be difficult to determine.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011
The Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships earned income before interest expense, loss from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and interest income of approximately $3,387,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to approximately $2,837,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of approximately $550,000 (19.4%).
The rental activity is summarized as follows:
|
|
Occupancy Date |
| ||
|
|
August 1, 2012 |
|
July 26, 2011 |
|
Residential |
|
|
|
|
|
Units |
|
2,270 |
|
2,270 |
|
Vacancies |
|
74 |
|
53 |
|
Vacancy rate |
|
3.3 |
% |
2.3 |
% |
Commercial |
|
|
|
|
|
Total square feet |
|
110,949 |
|
110,949 |
|
Vacancy |
|
5,500 |
|
0 |
|
Vacancy rate |
|
5.0 |
% |
0 |
% |
|
|
Rental Income (in thousands) |
| ||||||||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||||||||
|
|
Total |
|
Continuing |
|
Total |
|
Continuing |
| ||||
Total rents |
|
$ |
8,703 |
|
$ |
8,703 |
|
$ |
8,353 |
|
$ |
8,234 |
|
Residential percentage |
|
91 |
% |
91 |
% |
90 |
% |
90 |
% | ||||
Commercial percentage |
|
9 |
% |
9 |
% |
10 |
% |
10 |
% | ||||
Contingent rentals |
|
$ |
153 |
|
$ |
153 |
|
$ |
180 |
|
$ |
180 |
|
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011:
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
Dollar |
|
Percent |
| |||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
Change |
|
Change |
| |||
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Rental income |
|
$ |
8,702,905 |
|
$ |
8,234,245 |
|
468,660 |
|
5.7 |
% | |
Laundry and sundry income |
|
97,511 |
|
111,398 |
|
(13,887 |
) |
(12.5 |
)% | |||
|
|
8,800,416 |
|
8,345,643 |
|
454,773 |
|
5.4 |
% | |||
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Administrative |
|
408,814 |
|
399,845 |
|
8,969 |
|
2.2 |
% | |||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
1,546,186 |
|
1,451,795 |
|
94,391 |
|
6.5 |
% | |||
Management fees |
|
365,866 |
|
350,886 |
|
14,980 |
|
4.3 |
% | |||
Operating |
|
711,039 |
|
871,037 |
|
(159,998 |
) |
(18.4 |
)% | |||
Renting |
|
53,368 |
|
109,450 |
|
(56,082 |
) |
(51.2 |
)% | |||
Repairs and maintenance |
|
1,297,772 |
|
1,317,610 |
|
(19,838 |
) |
(1.5 |
)% | |||
Taxes and insurance |
|
1,030,690 |
|
1,008,219 |
|
22,471 |
|
2.2 |
% | |||
|
|
5,413,735 |
|
5,508,842 |
|
(95,107 |
) |
(1.7 |
)% | |||
Income Before Other Income and Discontinued Operations |
|
3,386,681 |
|
2,836,801 |
|
549,880 |
|
19.4 |
% | |||
Other Income (Loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Interest expense |
|
(1,938,747 |
) |
(1,983,117 |
) |
44,370 |
|
(2.2 |
)% | |||
Interest income |
|
553 |
|
1,007 |
|
(454 |
) |
(45.1 |
)% | |||
(Loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures |
|
(401,226 |
) |
(498,198 |
) |
96,972 |
|
(19.5 |
)% | |||
|
|
(2,339,420 |
) |
(2,480,308 |
) |
140,888 |
|
(5.7 |
)% | |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Income from Continuing Operations |
|
1,047,261 |
|
356,493 |
|
690,768 |
|
193.8 |
% | |||
Discontinued Operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Income from discontinued operations |
|
|
|
16,178 |
|
(16,178 |
) |
(100.0 |
)% | |||
Gain on the sale of real estate from discontinued operations |
|
|
|
7,720,459 |
|
(7,720,459 |
) |
(100.0 |
)% | |||
|
|
|
|
7,736,637 |
|
(7,736,637 |
) |
(100.0 |
)% | |||
Net Income |
|
$ |
1,047,261 |
|
$ |
8,093,130 |
|
$ |
(7,045,869 |
) |
(87.1 |
)% |
Rental income from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was approximately $8,703,000, compared to approximately $8,234,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of approximately $469,000 (5.7%). The factors which can be attributed to this increase include the acquisition of the Battle Green Apartments in June 2011 which resulted in an increase in rental income of approximately $241,000, and rental rate increases. The Partnership Properties with the most significant increases in rental income include 62 Boylston Street, Westgate Woburn, Olde English, School Street, and North Beacon with increases of approximately $64,000, $55,000, $27,000, $24,000, and $20,000 respectively. Included in rental income is contingent rentals collected on commercial properties. Contingent rentals include such charges as bill backs of common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes, and utility charges.
Operating expenses from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2012 were approximately $5,414,000 compared to approximately $5,509,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, a decrease of approximately $95,000 (1.7%). The most significant factors contributing to this decrease is a decrease in operating expenses of approximately $160,000 (18.4%) due to lower heat and water and sewer charges. We experienced an unseasonably mild winter and spring which resulted in lower heating costs. Renting expenses decreased approximately $56,000(51.2%) due to decreases in rental commissions and rental concessions as a result of the increased demand for apartments and lower vacancy levels. Repairs and maintenance expenses also decreased approximately $20,000 (1.5%) due to more repairs being done to the properties in 2011.
These decreases are offset by increases in depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $94,000 (6.5%) due to the acquisition of the Battle Green Apartments in June 2011; an increase in taxes and insurance of approximately $22,000 (2.2%) due to increases in real estate taxes and insurance premiums; and an increase in the management fee of approximately $15,000 (4.3%) due to the increase in rental income receipts.
Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was approximately $1,939,000 compared to approximately $1,983,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, a decrease of approximately $44,000 (2.2%). This decrease is due to a lower average level of debt outstanding in 2012 compared to 2011.
At June 30, 2012, the Partnership has between a 40% and 50% ownership interests in nine different Investment Properties. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a detail of the financial information of each Investment Property.
As described in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Partnerships share of the net loss from the Investment Properties was approximately $401,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to approximately $498,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, a decrease in the loss of approximately $97,000 (19.5%). Included in the loss for the three months ended June 30, 2012 is depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $924,000. The allocable loss for the three months ended June 30, 2012 associated with the investment in Dexter Park is approximately $269,000 of which approximately $576,000 is depreciation and amortization.
Interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was approximately $600 compared to approximately $1,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, a decrease of approximately $400. This decrease is due to a drop in interest rates.
In June 2011, the Partnership sold the Avon Street Apartments located in Malden, Massachusetts. The net income from Avon Street for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was approximately $16,000 and the gain on the sale of Avon Street was approximately $7,720,000. This is included in discontinued operations.
As a result of the changes discussed above, net income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was approximately $1,047,000 compared to approximately $8,093,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, a decrease of approximately $7,046,000.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 Compared to Six Months ended June 30, 2011
The Partnership and its subsidiary Partnerships earned income before other income and discontinued operations of approximately $6,377,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to approximately $5,341,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $1,036,000 (19.4%). The following is a summary of the Partnerships operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
Dollar |
|
Percent |
| |||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
Change |
|
Change |
| |||
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Rental income |
|
$ |
17,462,608 |
|
$ |
16,413,095 |
|
$ |
1,049,513 |
|
6.4 |
% |
Laundry and sundry income |
|
190,189 |
|
213,441 |
|
(23,252 |
) |
(10.9 |
)% | |||
|
|
17,652,797 |
|
16,626,536 |
|
1,026,261 |
|
6.2 |
% | |||
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Administrative |
|
898,588 |
|
825,588 |
|
73,000 |
|
8.8 |
% | |||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
3,060,231 |
|
2,808,616 |
|
251,615 |
|
9.0 |
% | |||
Management fees |
|
717,611 |
|
684,236 |
|
33,375 |
|
4.9 |
% | |||
Operating |
|
1,953,142 |
|
2,329,723 |
|
(376,581 |
) |
(16.2 |
)% | |||
Renting |
|
100,119 |
|
197,337 |
|
(97,218 |
) |
(49.3 |
)% | |||
Repairs and maintenance |
|
2,370,646 |
|
2,379,751 |
|
(9,105 |
) |
(0.4 |
)% | |||
Taxes and insurance |
|
2,175,091 |
|
2,060,745 |
|
114,346 |
|
5.5 |
% | |||
|
|
11,275,428 |
|
11,285,996 |
|
(10,568 |
) |
(0.1 |
)% | |||
Income Before Other Income and Discontinued Operations |
|
6,377,369 |
|
5,340,540 |
|
1,036,829 |
|
19.4 |
% | |||
Other Income (Loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Interest income |
|
1,192 |
|
2,234 |
|
(1,042 |
) |
(46.6 |
)% | |||
Interest expense |
|
(3,900,003 |
) |
(3,929,825 |
) |
29,822 |
|
(0.8 |
)% | |||
(Loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures |
|
(804,344 |
) |
(952,246 |
) |
147,902 |
|
(15.5 |
)% | |||
|
|
(4,703,155 |
) |
(4,879,837 |
) |
176,682 |
|
(3.6 |
)% | |||
Income from Continuing Operations |
|
1,674,214 |
|
460,703 |
|
1,213,511 |
|
263.4 |
% | |||
Discontinued Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Income from discontinued operations |
|
|
|
81,567 |
|
81,567 |
|
100.0 |
% | |||
Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations |
|
|
|
7,720,459 |
|
7,720,459 |
|
100.0 |
% | |||
|
|
|
|
7,802,026 |
|
(7,802,026 |
) |
100.0 |
% | |||
Net income |
|
$ |
1,674,214 |
|
$ |
8,262,729 |
|
$ |
(6,588,515 |
) |
(79.7 |
)% |
Rental income from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was approximately $17,463,000 compared to approximately $16,413,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of approximately $1,050,000 (6.4%). The factors which can be attributed to this increase include the acquisition of the Battle Green Apartments in June 2011which resulted in an increase in rental income of approximately $477,000, as well as the amortization in 2011 of approximately $176,000 in connection with the free rent granted to tenants compared to $25,000 in 2012. In addition, the following properties experienced rental income increases: 62 Boylston Street, Westgate Woburn, Hamilton Oaks, Olde English, Westside Colonial and School Street with increases of approximately $113,000, $101,000, $44,000, $40,000, $39,000 and $39,000 respectively. These increases are offset by decreases in commercial property rental income of approximately $51,000 at Cypress Street due to vacancies at the property and a decrease of approximately $22,000 at Linewt due to the restructuring of the tenant lease in an effort to maintain occupancy.
Expenses from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were approximately $11,275,000 compared to approximately $11,286,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, a decrease of approximately $11,000 (0.1%). The most significant factor contributing to this decrease was a decrease in operating expenses of approximately $377,000 (16.2%); a decrease in renting expenses of approximately $97,000 (49.3%) and a decrease in repairs and maintenance expenses of approximately $9,000 (0.4%). The reasons for these changes are discussed in the section for the results for the three months ended June 30, 2012.
These decreases in expenses are offset by an increase in depreciation and amortization of approximately $252,000 (9.0%), an increase in taxes and insurance of approximately $114,000 (5.5%) and an increase in administrative expenses of
approximately $73,000 (8.8%). The increase in administrative expenses is due to an increase in fees paid to the management company for services performed as well as an increase in the cost of employee benefits. The reasons for the other increases are discussed in the section for the results for the three months ended June 30, 2012.
At June 30, 2012, the Partnership has between a 40 - 50% ownership interest in nine Investment Properties. See a description of these properties included in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a detail of the financial information of each Investment Property.
As described in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Partnerships share of loss from these Investment Properties was approximately $804,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to a loss of approximately $952,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, a decrease of approximately $148,000 (15.5%). Included in the loss for the six months ended June 30, 2012 is depreciation and amortization of approximately $1,841,000.
As previously discussed, the Partnership sold the Avon Street Apartments in June 2011. The net income from Avon Street was approximately $82,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and the gain on the sale of Avon Street was approximately $7,720,000. The income and gain are included in discontinued operations.
Interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was approximately $1,200 compared to approximately $2,200 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, a decrease of approximately $1,000 (46.6%).
As a result of the changes discussed above, net income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was approximately $1,674,000 compared to approximately $8,263,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, a decrease of approximately $6,589,000 (79.7%).
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Partnerships principal source of cash during 2012 and 2011 was the collection of rents and refinancing of Partnership properties. The majority of cash and cash equivalents of $5,181,834 at June 30, 2012 and $4,050,157 at December 31, 2011 were held in interest bearing accounts at creditworthy financial institutions.
This increase of $1,131,677 at June 30, 2012 is summarized as follows:
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
| ||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
Cash provided by operating activities |
|
$ |
5,731,154 |
|
$ |
4,084,500 |
|
Cash (used in) investing activities |
|
(151,517 |
) |
(2,404,378 |
) | ||
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
|
(2,406,892 |
) |
907,499 |
| ||
Repurchase of Depositary Receipts, Class B and General Partner Units |
|
(69,379 |
) |
|
| ||
Distributions paid |
|
(1,971,689 |
) |
(1,840,784 |
) | ||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
1,131,677 |
|
$ |
746,837 |
|
The cash provided by operating activities is primarily due to the collection of rents less cash operating expenses. The increase in cash provided by operating activities is due to the increase in net income in 2012 compared to the comparable period in 2011. The increase in cash used in financing activities is due to the principal payment of the note payable; the decrease in the cash used in investing activities is due to the acquisition of the Battle Green Apartments, offset by the sale of Avon Street Apartments, both events occurring in 2011. In 2012, the Partnership purchased Depositary Receipts, and Class B and General Partnership Units for a total cost of $69,379. The Partnership did not buy any receipts in 2011.
During 2012, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships completed improvements to certain of the Properties at a total cost of approximately $829,000. These improvements were funded from cash reserves and, to some extent, escrow accounts established in connection with the financing or refinancing of the applicable Properties. These sources have been adequate to fully fund improvements. The most significant improvements were made at Hamilton Oaks, 62 Boylston Street, Olde English, Westgate Woburn and North Beacon Street at a cost of approximately $147,000, $121,000, $118,000, $92,000 and $56,000 respectively. The Partnership plans to invest an additional $986,000 in capital improvements in 2012.
On June 1, 2011, the Partnership purchased the Battle Green Apartments, a 48 unit residential apartment complex located at 34-42 Worthen Road, Lexington, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $10,000,000. The Partnership used cash reserves, the proceeds from the sale of Avon Street and borrowed $3,998,573 from Harold Brown, Treasurer of the General Partner to make this purchase. This loan had an interest rate of 6% and was secured by the Partnerships ownership interest in Battle Green Apartments, LLC. The term of the loan is four years with a provision requiring payment in whole or in part upon demand within six months of notice or prepay without penalty. On July 27, 2011, the Partnership financed the Battle Green Apartments with a new $5,000,000 mortgage at 4.95% which matures in August 2026. Principal payments will be made using a 30 year amortization schedule. Deferred financing costs associated with this mortgage totaled approximately $100,000 and accordingly the effective interest rate is 5.07%. After paying off the existing loan of $3,998,573, approximately $1,000,000 was received by the Partnership. The interest paid on this loan to Harold Brown was $38,123.
On May 18, 2011, the Partnership sold Avon Street Apartments, a 66 unit residential apartment complex located at 130 Avon Street, Malden, Massachusetts. The sales price was $8,750,000, which resulted in a gain of approximately $7,720,000. The net proceeds of the sale, of approximately $5,444,000 were held by a qualified intermediary in order for the Partnership to structure a tax free exchange in accordance with Section 1031 of the IRS code. This tax free exchange was completed with the purchase of Battle Green Apartments.
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Partnership purchased 2,053 Depositary Receipts for a cost of $55,778, 16 Class B Units for a cost of $12,921 and 1 General Partnership Unit for a cost of $680 for a total cost of $69,379. There were no purchases of Depositary Receipts in 2011.
On October 28, 2009, the Partnership borrowed approximately $7,168,000 with an interest rate of 6% from HBC Holdings, LLC, an entity owned by Harold Brown and his affiliates (HBC). The term of the loan is four years with a provision requiring payment in whole or in part upon demand by HBC with six months notice. The Partnership may also prepay the note without penalty. On August 17, 2010, HBC gave six months written notice to the Partnership requesting a principal pay down of $2,500,000. During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Partnership paid HBC $2,500,000 as requested. During 2011, the Partnership elected to make principal payments of $1,000,000 on August 1, 2011, $1,000,000 on October 1, 2011 and $1,000,000 on December 15, 2011 reducing the loan balance to $1,668,600. In February 2012, the Partnership elected to make an additional principal payment of $750,000 to HBC Holdings and the balance of $918,600 was paid in April 2012. The interest paid during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $18,960 and $141,000, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Partnership received distributions of approximately $678,000 from the investment properties of which $490,000 was from Dexter Park. In 2012, Dexter Park is required to increase principal payments on its mortgage by approximately $1,000,000. The Partnerships share of this increased amortization is approximately $400,000. Distributions from Dexter Park for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were $490,000 compared to $480,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011.
The Partnership approved quarterly distributions of $7.50 per Unit ($0.25 per Receipt) payable on March 31, 2012, June 30, 2012, and September 30, 2012.
The Partnership anticipates that cash from operations and interest bearing accounts will be sufficient to fund its current operations, pay distributions, and make required debt payments and to finance current improvements to its properties. The Partnership may also sell or refinance properties. The Partnerships net income and cash flow may fluctuate dramatically from year to year as a result of the sale or refinancing of properties, increases or decreases in rental income or expenses, or the loss of significant tenants.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements-Joint Venture Indebtedness
As of June 30, 2012, the Partnership had between a 40%-50% ownership interest in nine Joint Ventures, all of which have mortgage indebtedness. We do not have control of these partnerships and therefore we account for them using the equity method of consolidation. At June 30, 2012, our proportionate share of the non-recourse debt related to these investments was approximately $60,687,000. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Contractual Obligations
See Notes 5 and 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of mortgage notes payable. The Partnerships have no other material contractual obligations to be disclosed.
Factors That May Affect Future Results
Along with risks detailed in Item 1A and from time to time in the Partnerships filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, some factors that could cause the Partnerships actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward looking statements include but are not limited to the following:
· The Partnership depends on the real estate markets where its properties are located, primarily in Eastern Massachusetts, and these markets may be adversely affected by local economic market conditions, which are beyond the Partnerships control.
· The Partnership is subject to the general economic risks affecting the real estate industry, such as dependence on tenants financial condition, the need to enter into new leases or renew leases on terms favorable to tenants in order to generate rental revenues and our ability to collect rents from our tenants.
· The Partnership is also impacted by changing economic conditions making alternative housing arrangements more or less attractive to the Partnerships tenants, such as the interest rates on single family home mortgages and the availability and purchase price of single family homes in the Greater Boston metropolitan area.
· The Partnership is subject to significant expenditures associated with each investment, such as debt service payments, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, which are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in revenues from a property.
· The Partnership is subject to increases in heating and utility costs that may arise as a result of economic and market conditions and fluctuations in seasonal weather conditions.
· Civil disturbances, earthquakes and other natural disasters may result in uninsured or underinsured losses.
· Actual or threatened terrorist attacks may adversely affect our ability to generate revenues and the value of our properties.
· Financing or refinancing of Partnership properties may not be available to the extent necessary or desirable, or may not be available on favorable terms.
· The Partnership properties face competition from similar properties in the same market. This competition may affect the Partnerships ability to attract and retain tenants and may reduce the rents that can be charged.
· Given the nature of the real estate business, the Partnership is subject to potential environmental liabilities. These include environmental contamination in the soil at the Partnerships or neighboring real estate, whether caused by the Partnership, previous owners of the subject property or neighbors of the subject property, and the presence of hazardous materials in the Partnerships buildings, such as asbestos, lead, mold and radon gas. Management is not aware of any material environmental liabilities at this time.
· Insurance coverage for and relating to commercial properties is increasingly costly and difficult to obtain. In addition, insurance carriers have excluded certain specific items from standard insurance policies, which have resulted in increased risk exposure for the Partnership. These include insurance coverage for acts of terrorism and war, and coverage for mold and other environmental conditions. Coverage for these items is either unavailable or prohibitively expensive.
· Market interest rates could adversely affect market prices for Class A Partnership Units and Depositary Receipts as well as performance and cash flow.
· Changes in income tax laws and regulations may affect the income taxable to owners of the Partnership. These changes may affect the after-tax value of future distributions.
· The Partnership may fail to identify, acquire, construct or develop additional properties; may develop or acquire properties that do not produce a desired or expected yield on invested capital; may be unable to sell poorly- performing or otherwise undesirable properties quickly; or may fail to effectively integrate acquisitions of properties or portfolios of properties.
· Risk associated with the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments.
· Competition for acquisitions may result in increased prices for properties.
· Any weakness identified in the Partnerships internal controls as part of the evaluation being undertaken could have an adverse effect on the Partnerships business.
· Ongoing compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 may require additional personnel or systems changes
The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive or as an admission regarding the adequacy of disclosures made by the Partnership prior to the date hereof or the effectiveness of said Act. The Partnership expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward- looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As of June 30, 2012, the Partnership, its Subsidiary Partnerships and the Investment Properties collectively have approximately $277,818,000 in long-term debt, substantially all of which pays interest at fixed rates. Accordingly, the fair value of these debt instruments is affected by changes in market interest rates. These mortgages mature through 2026. For information regarding the fair value and maturity dates of these debt obligations, see Item 2. Properties and Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements Mortgage Notes Payable, Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements Fair Value Measurements and Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.
For additional disclosure about market risk, see Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsFactors That May Affect Future Results.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We have evaluated the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures to determine whether they are effective in ensuring that the disclosure of required information is timely made in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) and the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This evaluation was made under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of our General Partner as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. The CEO and CFO have concluded, based on their reviews, that our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2012 that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
The Partnership, the Subsidiary Partnerships and their properties are not presently subject to any material litigation, and, to managements knowledge, there is not any material litigation presently threatened against them. The Partnership and Subsidiary Partnerships are occasionally subject to ordinary routine legal and administrative proceedings incident to the ownership of residential and commercial real estate. Some of the legal and other expenses related to these proceedings are covered by insurance and none of these costs and expenses are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Partnership.
There were no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our annual report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Item 2. Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(a) None
(b) None.
((c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities during the Second Quarter of 2012:
|
|
|
|
Depositary Receipts |
|
Remaining number of Depositary |
| |
Period |
|
Average Price Paid |
|
Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan |
|
Under the Plan (as Amended) |
| |
April 1 - 30, 2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
305,040 |
| |
May 1- 31, 2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
305,040 |
| |
June 1 - 30, 2012 |
|
$ |
26.50 |
|
2,053 |
|
302,987 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
2,053 |
|
|
| |
On August 20, 2007, NewReal, Inc., the General Partner authorized an equity repurchase program (Repurchase Program). Under the terms of the Repurchase Program, the Partnership may purchase up to 1,500,000 Depositary Receipts from the start of the program in 2007 through March 31, 2015. The Repurchase Program requires the Partnership to repurchase a proportionate number of Class B Units and General Partnership Units in connection with any repurchases of any Depositary Receipts by the Partnership based upon the 80%, 19%, and 1% fixed distribution percentages of the holders of the Class A, Class B and General Partner Units under the Partnerships Second Amended and Restate Contract of Limited Partnership. Repurchases of Depositary Receipts or Partnership Units pursuant to the Repurchase Program may be made by the Partnership from time to time in its sole discretion in open market transactions or in privately negotiated transactions. From August 20, 2007 through June 30, 2012, the Partnership has repurchased 1,197,013 Depositary Receipts at an average price of $24.62 per receipt (or $738.60 per underlying Class A Unit), 1,740 Class B Units and 92 General Partnership Units, at an average price of $587.01 per Unit, totaling approximately $30,549,000 including brokerage fees paid by the Partnership.
Through August 13, 2012, the Partnership purchased a total of 251 Depositary Receipts. The price was $26.51 per receipt or $793.50 per unit. The total cost was $6,995. The Partnership is required to repurchase approximately 1.99 Class B Units and 0.11 General Partnership units at a cost of $ 1,581 and $83, respectively.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure
None.
None.
See the exhibit index below.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
|
NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | |
|
| |
|
By: |
/s/ NEWREAL, INC. |
|
|
|
|
|
Its General Partner |
|
|
|
|
By: |
/s/ RONALD BROWN |
|
|
|
|
|
Ronald Brown, President |
|
|
|
|
Dated: August 14, 2012 |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
|
Description of Exhibit |
|
|
|
(31.1) |
|
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Ronald Brown, Principal Executive Officer of the Partnership (President and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership) |
(31.2) |
|
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Harold Brown, Principal Financial Officer of the Partnership (Treasurer and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership) |
(32.1) |
|
Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, of Ronald Brown, Principal Executive Officer of the Partnership (President and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership) and Harold Brown, Principal Financial Officer of the Partnership (Treasurer and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership). |
(101.1) |
|
The following financial statements from New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited), (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited), (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners Capital (unaudited), (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited), and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited). |