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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-K

 

 

 

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007

or

 

¨ 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: 0-51948

 

 

Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   20-1432284

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

225 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT, 06905-3039

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(203) 352-4400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

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

 

    

Title of each class

    
  Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value  

 

 

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

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

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  ¨    No  x

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer  ¨   Accelerated filer  x   Non-accelerated filer  ¨    Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of June 30, 2007, the aggregate market value of the 3,210,036 shares of common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was $380,068,262 based upon the last sale price of $118.40 per share as of June 30, 2007.

As of March 7, 2008, there were 3,603,187 shares of Common Stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Specified portions of the registrant’s proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A in connection with the registrant’s 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this annual report.

 

 

 


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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PART I

     

Item 1.

  

Business

   2

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

   9

Item 1B.

  

Unresolved Staff Comments

   18

Item 2.

  

Properties

   19

Item 3.

  

Legal Proceedings

   27

Item 4.

  

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   27

PART II

     

Item 5.

  

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

   28

Item 6.

  

Selected Financial Data

   34

Item 7.

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   36

Item 7A.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   57

Item 8.

  

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

   58

Item 9.

  

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

   59

Item 9A.

  

Controls and Procedures

   59

Item 9B.

  

Other Information

   59

PART III

     

Item 10.

  

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

   60

Item 11.

  

Executive Compensation

   60

Item 12.

  

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholders Matters

   60

Item 13.

  

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

   60

Item 14.

  

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

   60

PART IV

     

Item 15.

  

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedule

   60

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-K may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), regarding, among other things, our plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that represent our beliefs concerning future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, but not limited to, “may,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “would be,” “believe,” or “continue” or the negative or other variations of comparable terminology. Because these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions that are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control or are subject to change, actual results could be materially different. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date this Form 10-K is filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements are disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”

 

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PART I

 

Item 1. Business.

GENERAL

Except where the context suggests otherwise, the terms “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Fund” refer to Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.

The Fund is a Maryland corporation and was incorporated on May 28, 2004 (“Inception”). The Fund was created to provide accredited investors within the meaning of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) with an opportunity to participate in a private real estate investment fund that has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes. We are authorized to issue up to 5,000,000 of our Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share (our “Common Stock” or “Shares”). Please note that while we use the term “Fund,” the Fund is not a mutual fund or any other type of “investment company” as that term is defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”) and will not be registered under that Act.

From Inception through December 22, 2004, LaSalle US Holdings, Inc. (“LUSHI”) was the sole stockholder of the Fund, and the Fund was managed and advised by LaSalle Investment Management, Inc. (“LaSalle”), a Maryland corporation. On December 23, 2004, we held an initial closing (the “Initial Closing”) and sold Shares for $100 per share to approximately 400 accredited investors. Also on December 23, 2004, our sponsor, U.S. Trust Company, N.A., acting through its investment advisory division, U.S. Trust Company, N.A. Asset Management Division, became the manager of the Fund (the “Former Manager”). On December 16, 2005, UST Advisers, Inc. (the “Manager”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Trust Company, N.A., assumed the duties and responsibilities of U.S. Trust Company, N.A. Asset Management Division and became the manager of the Fund. The Manager is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC. The Manager has the day-to-day responsibility for our management and administration pursuant to a management agreement between us and the Manager (the “Management Agreement”). On March 31, 2006, U.S. Trust Company, N.A. merged with its affiliate, United States Trust Company, National Association (“U.S. Trust”), with U.S. Trust as the surviving entity.

On July 1, 2007, U.S. Trust Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, including the Manager, were acquired by Bank of America Corporation (“BAC”). As a result of this transaction, UST Advisers, Inc., the Manager of the Fund, and UST Securities Corp., the Fund’s placement agent, (both indirect subsidiaries of U.S. Trust) are now indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of, and controlled by, BAC. Prior to the transaction, U.S. Trust and its subsidiaries, including UST Advisers, Inc. and UST Securities Corp., were controlled by The Charles Schwab Corporation. UST Advisers, Inc. continues to serve as the Manager of the Fund and UST Securities Corp. continues to serve as the placement agent to the Fund, and the Fund has consented to the change in ownership of the Manager and UST Securities Corp. On February 22, 2008, U.S. Trust merged into Bank of America, N.A., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of BAC.

The Manager and the Fund have contracted with LaSalle to act as our investment advisor (the “Advisor”). The Advisor is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC. The Advisor has broad discretion with respect to our investment decisions and is responsible for selecting our investments and for managing our investment portfolio pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Agreement among the Fund, the Advisor and the Manager (the “Advisory Agreement”). LaSalle is a wholly-owned but operationally independent subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, a New York Stock Exchange-listed real estate services and money management firm. We have no employees as all operations are overseen and undertaken by the Manager and Advisor. In accordance with Maryland law, the Fund does have certain officers who administer the Fund’s operations. These officers are employees of, and are compensated by, the Manager.

The Manager has retained The Townsend Group, at the expense of the Manager, to assist the Manager in reviewing the investment activities of the Advisor and the investment performance of the Fund’s assets and monitoring compliance with the Fund’s investment guidelines. The Townsend Group is a consulting firm whose

 

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exclusive focus is the asset class of real estate. Founded in 1983, and with offices in Cleveland, Denver and San Francisco, The Townsend Group is a provider of real estate consulting services to institutional investors in the United States.

As of December 31, 2007, we owned interests in 39 properties totaling approximately 8.6 million square feet. For a description of our properties, see “Item 2. Properties.”

INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Our investment objective is to seek to generate attractive long-term risk-adjusted total returns. We intend to pursue our investment objective by investing in real estate and real estate related assets directly or through subsidiaries (as described below), including joint venture arrangements with third parties. We intend to acquire and manage a portfolio of real estate investments that is diversified by both property sector and by geographic market. Specifically, we intend to pursue investments in well-located, well-leased assets within the office, retail, industrial and apartment sectors in the United States (the “Primary Sectors”). We expect to actively manage the mix of properties and markets over time in response to changing operating fundamentals within each property sector and to changing economies and real estate markets in the cities considered for investment. When consistent with our investment objective, we will also seek to maximize the tax efficiency of our investments through tax-free exchanges and other tax planning strategies. Our investment strategy may be changed from time to time by our board of directors.

We expect that a majority of our total return will be generated from operating income. We also expect to have the potential for moderate capital appreciation over a market cycle. We will seek to minimize risk and maintain stability of income and value through broad diversification across property sectors and geographic markets and by balancing tenant lease expirations and debt maturities across the portfolio. We expect to employ debt financing to enhance returns when mortgage interest rates are at attractive levels relative to real estate income yields. To moderate risk, we expect to limit overall portfolio leverage to 65% (portfolio leverage is calculated as our share of the current property debt balance divided by the fair value of all our real estate investments). We expect to rely primarily on fixed-rate financing to lock in favorable spreads between real estate income yields and mortgage interest rates, and expect to maintain a balanced schedule of debt maturities.

We may also seek to enhance overall portfolio returns by selectively investing in higher-risk properties involving more significant leasing and/or capital reinvestment challenges. Since our net asset value, or NAV, as defined under “Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholders Matters and Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities,” exceeds $300 million, we may invest up to 25% of our assets in investments in sectors other than the Primary Sectors and/or properties located outside of the United States (“Other Investments”). These Other Investments will be considered when the anticipated incremental return outweighs the inherent incremental risk relative to the Primary Sectors. Pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Agreement, the Manager has retained the right to appoint one or more additional advisors with respect to Other Investments.

INVESTMENT POLICIES

We may invest directly in real estate or indirectly in real estate through interests in corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures having an equity interest in real property, real estate investment trusts, ground leases, tenant in common interests, participating mortgages, convertible mortgages, second mortgages, mezzanine loans or other debt interests convertible into equity interests in real property, options to purchase real estate, real property purchase-and-leaseback transactions and other transactions and investments with respect to real estate. Prior to our NAV reaching $300 million, all real estate investments were required to be located in the United States. Now that our NAV exceeds $300 million, up to 25% of our assets may be located outside the United States. As of the filing of this Form 10-K, all but one of our assets are located within the United States.

 

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We intend, where appropriate, to employ leverage to enhance our returns. Long-term non-recourse financing, on a portfolio-wide basis, is not expected to exceed 65% of portfolio fair value without the approval of our board of directors. Leverage on any single property is not expected to exceed 75% of the property’s fair value without the approval of our board of directors. There is no set limit as to the number of mortgages that may be secured by a single property, as long as the 75% leverage threshold is not exceeded. At December 31, 2007, we had an unsecured line of credit of $70 million for short-term operating, property acquisitions and other working capital needs which is excluded from the portfolio leverage limits described above.

The Advisor performs hold/sell analyses for each property as part of the annual strategic planning process. A sale decision may originate at the portfolio level, where diversification objectives relating to property, geographical mix or scheduled lease expirations may indicate the need to rebalance the portfolio. A range of property-specific conditions may also indicate the need to sell, including changing demand fundamentals, potential market oversupply, changing conditions in capital markets, or changes in the asset’s competitive status in its market. Ultimately, the optimal holding period for every property is the period that maximizes return within our risk tolerance objectives. This goal is achieved when:

 

   

the Advisor’s research and analysis conclude that the asset or the market have reached a cyclical peak;

 

   

analysis indicates that a property is likely to under-perform our return objectives going forward;

 

   

analysis indicates that a property’s risk profile exceeds our tolerances; or

 

   

we can achieve improved returns by redeploying capital into new investments.

We have no limitation on the percentage of total assets that may be invested in any asset, nor the concentration of investments in any one geographic location nor to any individual tenant. The Advisory Agreement includes broad investment guidelines that provide for our diversification goals, which include goals for investment style, property type and geographic diversification.

COMPETITION

We face competition when attempting to make real estate investments, including competition from domestic and foreign financial institutions, other REITs, life insurance companies, pension funds, partnerships and individual investors. The leasing of real estate is highly competitive. Our properties compete for tenants with similar properties primarily on the basis of location, total occupancy costs (including base rent and operating expenses), services provided, and the design and condition of the improvements.

SEASONALITY

Our investments are not materially impacted by seasonality, despite certain of our retail tenants being impacted by seasonality. Percentage rents (rents computed as a percentage of tenant sales) that we earn from investments in retail properties may, in the future, be impacted by seasonality.

ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES

As an owner and operator of real estate, we are subject to various environmental laws. Compliance with existing laws has not had a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations, and we do not believe it will have such an impact in the future. However, we cannot predict the impact of unforeseen environmental contingencies or new or changed environmental laws or regulations applicable to our current investments in properties or investments in properties we may make in the future. During our due diligence prior to making investments in properties, we retain qualified environmental consultants to assist us in identifying and quantifying environmental risks associated with such investments.

 

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GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION

The following sets forth the percentage of our consolidated revenues derived from properties owned in each state or Canadian providence that accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues during 2005, 2006 and 2007:

 

State

   Percentage of
Consolidated Revenues
2007   

California

   22%

Colorado

   13%

Georgia

   13%

Arizona

   11%

Washington

   10%
2006   

California

   21%

Colorado

   17%

Arizona

   15%

Virginia

   13%

Georgia

   13%

Washington

   11%
2005   

Virginia

   44%

Georgia

   30%

Illinois

   13%

FOREIGN OPERATIONS

We currently own one property outside the United States, a multi-tenant office building located in Calgary, Canada. We are subject to currency risk and general Canadian economy risks associated with this investment. Canada accounted for 2% of our consolidated revenues from the year ended December 31, 2007.

DEPENDENCE ON SIGNIFICANT TENANTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, Fannie Mae accounted for 9% and 13% of our consolidated revenues, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2005, Fannie Mae, Havertys Furniture Companies, Inc. and TNT Logistics North America, Inc. accounted for 44%, 14% and 13% of our consolidated revenues, respectively.

REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” (“SFAS 131”), requires disclosure of certain operating and financial data with respect to separate business activities within an enterprise. Our primary business is the ownership and operation of real estate investments. We evaluate cash flow and allocate resources on a property-by-property basis. We aggregate our properties into one reportable segment since all properties are institutional quality real estate. We do not distinguish or group our consolidated operations by property type or on a geographic basis. Accordingly, we have concluded that we currently have a single reportable segment for SFAS 131 purposes.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

We are subject to the information requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act. Therefore, we file periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Such reports, proxy statements and other information may be obtained by visiting the Public Reference Room of the SEC at

 

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100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549 or by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains a website (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers, like the Fund, that file electronically. We currently do not have an Internet website. However we provide electronic copies of our SEC filings free of charge upon request. If you would like us to send you an electronic or paper copy of our SEC filings, please contact Peggy Lynn, 225 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905-3039, or call (203) 352-4497.

INSURANCE

Although we believe our investments are currently adequately covered by insurance consistent with the level of coverage that is standard in our industry, we cannot predict at this time if we will be able to obtain adequate coverage at a reasonable cost in the future.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

Henry I. Feuerstein, age 55, has been Chief Executive Officer of the Fund since September 2006. Mr. Feuerstein is a Senior Vice President of Global Wealth Investment Management’s (“GWIM”) Alternative Investment Solutions. He joined BAC in July 2007 via BAC’s acquisition of U.S. Trust. At U.S. Trust, Mr. Feuerstein was head of Alternative Investments Division for Real Estate and Private Equity. In this capacity, Mr. Feuerstein oversaw groups making direct and fund investments across the investment categories of real estate and private equity. Prior to joining U.S. Trust in 2006, Mr. Feuerstein served as a managing director at Cohen & Company Real Estate, a brokerage firm specializing in the sale of shopping centers throughout the United States. Prior to Cohen & Company Real Estate, Mr. Feuerstein was a partner at McLaughlin and Stern, a prominent New York City boutique law firm. As senior partner of the Real Estate department, he oversaw the transactions of the law firm’s real estate clients – primarily the acquisition of commercial and residential properties, new ground-up development, retail, shopping center and office leasing, and brokerage. Mr. Feuerstein’s career has also included the acquisition of real estate. During the years 1986-1991, he formed partnerships to acquire apartment buildings in New York City and shopping centers in Westchester. Mr. Feuerstein began his career as a real estate attorney in 1977. Mr. Feuerstein holds a J.D. degree from Columbia University and two B.S. degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Steven L. Suss, age 47, has been an officer of the Fund since April 2007. Mr. Suss is the Fund’s Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the Alternative Investment Solutions of GWIM and is responsible for managing the financial reporting and operational affairs of the investment vehicles within the group. Mr. Suss joined BAC in July 2007 via BAC’s acquisition of U.S. Trust, which he joined in April 2007. At U.S. Trust, Mr. Suss was the Chief Financial Officer of the Alternative Investments Division. Prior to joining U.S. Trust, Mr. Suss served as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Heirloom Capital Management, L.P. (“Heirloom”), an SEC-registered investment adviser focused on investing in small to medium capitalized consumer, healthcare and technology companies, from May 2002 until September 2006. Mr. Suss was responsible for, among other things, all accounting and tax functions for all legal entities and managed accounts affiliated with Heirloom and investor communications. From September 1997 until January 2002, Mr. Suss served as the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Westway Capital LLC, an organization dedicated to achieving high performance returns by investing in technology and technology-related companies. Mr. Suss received a B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin.

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OF THE ADVISOR

All of the Advisor’s major investment decisions on our behalf require the approval of its North American Private Equity Investment Committee, which is comprised of the following:

Peter H. Schaff, age 49, has been a Director of the Fund since May 2004. Mr. Schaff was designated as a Director by the Advisor. Mr. Schaff is an International Director and is the Chief Executive Officer of LaSalle’s North American Private Equity business. Mr. Schaff serves on LaSalle’s North American Private Equity

 

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Investment and Allocation Committees, and also on its Global Management Committee. Since joining LaSalle in 1984, Mr. Schaff has had extensive experience in all aspects of institutional real estate investment management, including acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, redevelopments, and dispositions. Prior to joining LaSalle, Mr. Schaff was a Banking Officer of Continental Illinois National Bank, working on private debt placements, interest rate swaps and related financial products. Mr. Schaff holds an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Mr. Schaff is a member of the Urban Land Institute and the Pension Real Estate Association.

Wade W. Judge is an International Director and Chief Investment Officer of LaSalle’s North American Private Equity business and is the Chairman of LaSalle’s North American Private Equity Investment Committee. Prior to assuming these responsibilities in 2001, Mr. Judge was responsible for directing LaSalle’s U.S. acquisitions group for approximately 11 years. Prior to joining LaSalle in 1992, Mr. Judge worked for the Chairman of Jones Lang LaSalle and later managed the firm’s development group. Before coming to Jones Lang LaSalle in 1975, Mr. Judge was with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in New York City. Mr. Judge graduated with a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from Stanford University.

James Hutchinson is an International Director of LaSalle and a member of the North American Private Equity Investment Committee. He also serves as the President of the Income & Growth Fund series with primary responsibility for acquisitions, financings and capital decisions. Since joining LaSalle in 1985, Mr. Hutchinson has completed property investments with an aggregate value exceeding $1 billion. Prior to joining LaSalle, Mr. Hutchinson was a senior manager in the audit division of Deloitte & Touche in Chicago. Mr. Hutchinson holds a B.A. in mathematics from Brown University and an M.B.A. from Indiana University. He is a C.P.A. and a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and the Urban Land Institute.

William J. Maher is Director of North American Research & Strategy for LaSalle and has been since he began with the firm in 1995. Mr. Maher is responsible for research relating to real estate investment strategy and direction, as well as market analysis for existing and potential new investments. In addition to leading research efforts throughout North America, he works with clients to develop custom real estate investment and portfolio strategies. Mr. Maher is a member of LaSalle’s U.S. Private Equity Investment Committee, the Global Investment Strategy Committee, and principal author of LaSalle’s Investment Strategy Annual and quarterly Market Watch. Prior to joining LaSalle, Mr. Maher was a partner with Ernst & Young and director of the Real Estate Consulting Group’s Washington, DC office, where he managed the group’s efforts in the fields of strategic planning, market and financial feasibility assessment, portfolio due diligence and corporate real estate. Before that, Mr. Maher was Executive Vice President of Halcyon Ltd., a real estate consulting and services firm. Mr. Maher is a graduate of Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, holding a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, with distinction. Mr. Maher also completed an executive management program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and received a B.A. in Economics from Williams College in Massachusetts. Mr. Maher is a member of the Research Advisory Task Force of the International Council of Shopping Centers; the Research Committee Vice Chairman of the Real Estate Roundtable; serves as Vice Chairman of the Program Committee for the Urban Land Institute; and is a member of the Real Estate Investment Committee at Williams College. Mr. Maher is also a member of the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate and NAREIT.

Non-Voting, Ex Officio Members

The following employees of the Advisor are non-voting, ex officio members of its North American Private Equity Investment Committee:

Jeff Jacobson is the Global Chief Executive Officer of LaSalle. In that role, Mr. Jacobson is responsible for a 700 plus person team managing $50 billion of investments in both private and public real estate across all major markets within Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Mr. Jacobson is a member of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Global Executive Committee, a member of the Jones Lang LaSalle Co-Investment Capital Allocation

 

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Committee and sits on various LaSalle Investment Committees. Mr. Jacobson was appointed Regional CEO of LaSalle’s European operations in 2000, prior to his appointment as Global CEO in January 2007. Mr. Jacobson was responsible for all aspects of the European business, including servicing the firm’s European investment management clients, chairing the European Investment Committee and implementing growth initiatives. Prior to returning to LaSalle in 2000, Mr. Jacobson was a Managing Director of Security Capital Group Incorporated. From 1986 until 1997, Mr. Jacobson was at LaSalle Partners where he worked on a broad range of property acquisitions, sales financing and restructuring assignments and started up the firm’s successful CMBS investment activities. Mr. Jacobson holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Economics from Stanford University.

Jacques Gordon is International Director of Research and Investment Strategy for LaSalle and has served in this role since 1994. Mr. Gordon serves on the Advisor’s Global Management and North American Private Equity Investment Committees. Mr. Gordon is responsible for market forecasting, investment strategy development, and the direction of investment research, which monitors capital markets, regional economies and property markets in 120 metropolitan areas in 20 countries. Mr. Gordon is Managing Editor of Market Watch, a quarterly publication of LaSalle; a primary author of LaSalle’s Investment Strategy Annual; and co-chair of the global research committee of Jones Lang LaSalle. Mr. Gordon is a past President of the Real Estate Research Institute and currently chairs the Pension Real Estate Association’s Research Committee. Mr. Gordon also serves on the boards of the American Real Estate Society and the editorial boards of Real Estate Finance, Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management and Wharton Real Estate Review. Previously, Mr. Gordon served as Director of Research at Baring Advisors and at Real Estate Research Corporation in Chicago. Mr. Gordon received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors.

You should consider carefully the risks described below and the other information in this Form 10-K, including our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. If any of the following risks actually occur, they may materially harm our business and our financial condition and results of operations and cause the Fund’s NAV to decline.

The Fund is subject to the risks of commercial real estate ownership that could reduce the value of its properties.

Real estate historically has experienced significant fluctuations and cycles in value that have resulted in reductions in the value of real estate related investments. Real estate will continue to be subject to such fluctuations and cycles in value in the future that may negatively impact the value of the Fund’s investments. The marketability and value of the Fund’s investments will depend on many factors beyond the control of the Fund. The ultimate performance of the Fund’s investments will be subject to the varying degrees of risk generally incident to the ownership and operation of the underlying real properties. The ultimate value of the Fund’s investment in the underlying real properties depends upon the Fund’s ability to operate the real properties in a manner sufficient to maintain or increase revenues in excess of operating expenses and debt service. Revenues and the values of our properties may be adversely affected by:

 

   

changes in national or international economic conditions;

 

   

cyclicality of real estate;

 

   

changes in local market conditions due to changes in general or local economic conditions and neighborhood characteristics;

 

   

the financial condition of tenants, buyers and sellers of properties;

 

   

competition from other properties offering the same or similar services;

 

   

changes in interest rates and in the availability, cost and terms of mortgage debt;

 

   

the impact of present or future environmental legislation and compliance with environmental laws;

 

   

the ongoing need for capital improvements (particularly in older structures);

 

   

changes in real estate tax rates and other operating expenses;

 

   

adverse changes in governmental rules and fiscal policies;

 

   

civil unrest;

 

   

acts of God, including earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters, acts of war, acts of terrorism (any of which may result in uninsured losses);

 

   

adverse changes in zoning laws; and

 

   

other factors that are beyond the control of the real property owners and the Fund.

In the event that any of the real properties underlying the Fund’s investments experience any of the foregoing events or occurrences, the value of and return on such investments would be negatively impacted.

The success of the Fund will be dependent on the availability of, and the degree of competition for, attractive investments. The lack of availability of attractive investments could materially impair the financial performance of the Fund.

The Fund’s operating results will be dependent upon the availability of, and the Advisor’s ability to identify, acquire and manage, appropriate real estate investment opportunities. It may take considerable time for the Fund to identify and acquire appropriate investments. In general, the availability of desirable real estate opportunities

 

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and the Fund’s investment returns will be affected by the level and volatility of interest rates, conditions in the financial markets and general, national and local economic conditions. No assurance can be given that the Fund will be successful in identifying, underwriting and then acquiring investments which satisfy the Fund’s return objectives or that such investments, once acquired, will perform as intended. The Fund is engaged in a competitive business and competes for investments with traditional equity sources, both public and private, as well as existing funds, or funds formed in the future, with similar investment objectives. If the Fund cannot effectively compete with these entities for investments, its ability to achieve its investment objective will be adversely affected.

The past performance of the Manager and the Advisor or any fund connected to either is not a predictor of future results of the Fund, and the Fund may not achieve positive financial results.

Neither the track record of senior management of the Manager or the Advisor nor the performance of any fund connected to either shall imply or predict (directly or indirectly) any level of future performance of the Fund, the Manager or the Advisor. The Advisor’s and Manager’s performance and the performance of the Fund is dependent on future events and is, therefore, inherently uncertain. Past performance cannot be relied upon to predict future events due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation, varying business strategies, different local and national economic circumstances, different supply and demand characteristics, varying degrees of competition, varying circumstances pertaining to the real estate capital markets and the cyclical nature of real estate. The Fund has a very short-term performance history, and the Fund may not achieve positive financial results.

If the Fund is unable to obtain leverage on favorable terms, its ability to make new investments, its operating costs and its ability to make dividend payments may be adversely affected.

The Fund’s return on investment is somewhat dependent upon its ability to grow its portfolio of existing and future investments through the use of leverage. The Fund’s ability to obtain the leverage necessary on attractive terms will ultimately depend upon its ability to maintain interest coverage ratios and meet market underwriting standards which will vary according to lenders’ assessments of the Fund’s creditworthiness and its ability to comply with the terms of the borrowings. The Fund’s failure to obtain leverage at the contemplated levels, or to obtain leverage on attractive terms, could have a material adverse effect on the Fund’s ability to make new investments, its operating costs and its ability to pay dividends over time.

The Fund’s use of leverage could impair its financial performance and result in the loss of some or all of its assets.

Leverage creates an opportunity for increased return on the Fund’s investments, but at the same time creates risks. For example, leveraging magnifies changes in the net worth of the Fund. This magnification may be realized, for example, in a circumstance where the gross asset value of one of the Fund’s investments declines, the principal amount of the debt secured by that investment stays constant and the net equity or net worth of the Fund absorbs 100% of the decline in the investment’s value. The Fund will leverage assets only when there is an expectation that leverage will enhance returns, although there can be no assurance that the Fund’s use of leverage will prove to be beneficial. Moreover, there can be no assurance that the Fund will be able to meet its debt service obligations and, to the extent that it cannot, the Fund risks the loss of some or all of its assets or a financial loss if the Fund is required to liquidate assets at a commercially inopportune time.

If the Manager or Advisor were to lose key personnel or the Fund were to lose the services of the Manager or the Advisor, the Fund’s ability to run its business could be adversely affected.

The Manager’s ability to successfully manage the Fund’s affairs currently depends on the Manager’s organization and the Advisor’s ability to identify, structure and finance investments. The Fund will also be relying to a substantial extent on the experience, relationships and expertise of the senior management and other

 

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key employees of the Manager and the Advisor. There can be no assurance that these individuals will remain in the employ of the Manager and the Advisor. The loss of the services of the Manager’s organization, the Advisor’s investment advice or any of such individuals, could have a material adverse effect on the Fund’s operations. In addition, under certain circumstances, our board of directors has the right to remove the Manager and the Advisor.

The Fund incurs significant costs in connection with Exchange Act compliance and it may become subject to liability or sanctions for any failure to comply, which could materially impact results of operations and financial condition of the Fund.

The Fund is subject to Exchange Act rules and related reporting requirements. Compliance with the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act requires timely filing of Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Current Reports on Form 8-K, among other actions. Further, recently enacted regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and disclosure requirements applicable to public companies, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the SEC regulations relating thereto, have increased the costs of corporate governance, reporting and disclosure practices to which the Fund is subject. The Fund’s efforts to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including requirements of the Exchange Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, involve significant, and potentially increasing, costs. In addition, these laws, rules and regulations create legal bases for administrative, civil and criminal proceedings against the Fund in cases of non-compliance.

The Fund may not achieve its return objectives, which may adversely affect the value of our Common Stock.

The Fund will make investments based on the Advisor’s estimates or projections of internal rates of return and current returns, which in turn are based on, among other considerations, assumptions regarding the performance of Fund assets, the amount and terms of available financing and the manner and timing of dispositions, all of which are subject to significant uncertainty. In addition, events or conditions that have not been anticipated may occur and could have a significant effect on the ability of the Fund to generate attractive long-term risk-adjusted total returns. The Fund has a limited operating history and therefore may be subject to greater uncertainty than funds with longer track records. Moreover, the Fund’s ability to achieve its objectives may be adversely impacted by any of the factors discussed in this “Risk Factors” section. The Fund’s failure to achieve its return objectives may adversely affect the value of our Common Stock.

The Fund may suffer declines in rental revenue and/or occupancy at certain of its current and future retail properties related to co-tenancy provisions contained in certain tenant’s leases, which would have a negative impact on the value of our Common Stock.

Tenants of certain retail properties held by the Fund have leases which contain co-tenancy provisions, which require either certain tenants and/or certain amounts of square footage to be occupied and open for business or other tenants of the property gain certain rights. These rights often include the right to pay reduced rents and/or the right to terminate the lease should the co-tenancy provision not be satisfied. As a result of these co-tenancy provisions, and the exercise of rights pursuant to these provisions, the loss of a single tenant may have a negative impact on the Fund beyond the loss of rent from that particular tenant, in that the loss of a tenant due to its exercise of its co-tenancy provision, may trigger the co-tenancy provisions of other tenants, which can result in additional co-tenancy provisions being triggered. In addition, the Fund could still be negatively impacted even if a tenant that vacates the property continues to pay the full rent amount under its lease as the reduced occupancy could permit other tenants to exercise their co-tenancy provision rights. As a result, the Fund would have to recognize reduced rental income and/or reduced occupancy, which would have a negative impact on the value of the Fund’s Common Stock. In this regard, co-tenancy provisions were triggered in 2005 at Legacy Village, which resulted in a decrease in rental revenue at this property. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Significant Events—Events at Unconsolidated Properties.”

 

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If significant tenants were to default on their lease obligations to the Fund, its results of operations and ability to pay dividends to stockholders may be adversely affected.

During the year ended December 31, 2007, Fannie Mae accounted for 9% of consolidated revenues. If this significant tenant were to default on its lease obligation to the Fund, our results of operations and ability to pay dividends to our stockholders would be adversely affected.

The costs of compliance with environmental laws and other governmental laws and regulations may adversely affect the Fund’s results of operations and financial condition and its ability to pay dividends to stockholders.

All real property and the operations conducted on real property are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to environmental protection and human health and safety. These laws and regulations generally govern wastewater discharges, air emissions, the operation and removal of underground and above-ground storage tanks, the use, storage, treatment, transportation and disposal of solid and hazardous materials, and the remediation of contamination associated with disposals. Some of these laws and regulations may impose joint and several liability on tenants, owners or operators for the costs of investigation or remediation of contaminated properties, regardless of fault or the legality of the original disposal. Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or previous owner, developer or operator of real property may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of hazardous or toxic substances at, on, under, or in its property. In addition, the presence of these substances, or the failure to properly remediate these substances, may subject the Fund to claims by private plaintiffs and adversely affect its ability to sell or rent a property or to use the property as collateral for future borrowings.

Some of these laws and regulations have been amended so as to require compliance with new or more stringent standards as of future dates. Compliance with new or more stringent laws or regulations, stricter interpretation of existing laws or the future discovery of environmental contamination may require material expenditures by the Fund. The Fund cannot assure that future laws, ordinances or regulations will not impose any material environmental liability, or that the current environmental condition of its properties will not be affected by the operations of the tenants, by the existing condition of the land, by operations in the vicinity of the properties, such as the presence of underground storage tanks, or by the activities of unrelated third parties.

These laws typically allow liens to be placed on the affected property. In addition, there are various local, state and federal fire, health, life-safety and similar regulations with which the Fund may be required to comply and that may subject it to liability in the form of fines and/or damages for noncompliance.

The Fund cannot predict what other environmental legislation or regulations will be enacted in the future, how existing or future laws or regulations will be administered or interpreted, or what environmental conditions may be found to exist in the future. The Fund cannot provide assurance that its business, results of operations, liquidity, financial condition and ability to pay dividends will not be adversely affected by these laws.

The Fund’s properties may contain or develop harmful mold, which could lead to liability for adverse health effects and costs of remediation of the problem.

When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth may occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or is not addressed over a period of time. Some molds may produce airborne toxins or irritants. Public concern about indoor exposure to mold has been increasing along with awareness that exposure to mold may cause a variety of adverse health effects and symptoms, including allergic or other reactions. As a result, the presence of a significant amount of mold at any of the Fund’s properties could require the Fund to undertake a costly remediation program to contain or remove the mold from the affected properties. In addition, the presence of mold could expose the Fund to liability from tenants, employees of tenants and others if property damage or health concerns arise as a result of the presence of mold in the properties of the Fund. If the Fund ever becomes subject to significant mold-related liabilities, its business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and ability to pay dividends could be materially and adversely affected.

 

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Stockholders may experience dilution.

The Fund expects to sell additional Shares through private placements to accredited investors. Stockholders that do not participate in future private placements will experience dilution in the percentage of their equity investment in the Fund. In addition, depending on the value of the Fund’s properties at the time of any future sale of Shares, stockholders may experience dilution in Current Share Price (as defined under “Item 5. Markets for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholders Matters and Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities” below) of their Shares.

If the Fund is unable to raise additional capital to support its growth through the sale of Shares, its financial results may suffer.

To support the Fund’s growth and further diversify its portfolio and investments, the Fund expects to raise additional capital by selling Shares to accredited investors in private placement transactions. If the Fund were unable to sell additional Shares due to market forces or other factors, its ability to grow its business may be adversely affected. This may negatively affect the Fund’s ability to achieve greater diversification and economies of scale in its operations and therefore, may adversely affect its financial results.

Future terrorist attacks may result in financial losses for the Fund and limit its ability to obtain terrorism insurance.

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 disrupted the United States financial markets and negatively impacted the U.S. economy in general. Any future terrorist attacks and the anticipation of any such attacks, or the consequences of the military or other response by the United States and its allies, may have a further adverse impact on U.S. financial markets, including real estate capital markets, and the economy. It is not possible to predict the severity of the effect that such future events would have on the financial markets and economy.

It is possible that the economic impact of any future terrorist attacks will adversely affect some of the Fund’s investments. Some of the Fund’s investments, particularly those located in or around major population centers, may be more susceptible to these adverse effects than others. The Fund may suffer losses as a result of the adverse impact of any future attacks and these losses may adversely impact investors’ returns.

In addition, the events of September 11, 2001 created significant uncertainty regarding the ability of real estate owners of high profile properties to obtain insurance coverage protecting against terrorist attacks at commercially reasonable rates, if at all. With the enactment of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, which was extended through 2014 by Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, insurers must make terrorism insurance available under their property and casualty insurance policies, but this legislation does not regulate the pricing of such insurance. The absence of affordable insurance coverage may affect the general real estate lending market, lending volume and the market’s overall loss of liquidity may reduce the number of suitable investment opportunities available to the Fund and the pace at which its investments are made. The Fund currently carries terrorism insurance under its master insurance program on all of its investments.

Insurance on the Fund’s properties may not adequately cover all losses to its properties, which could reduce stockholder returns if a material uninsured loss occurs.

The Fund’s tenants are required to maintain property insurance coverage for the properties under net leases. The Fund maintains a blanket policy on its properties not insured by its tenants. There are various types of losses, generally of a catastrophic nature, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, terrorism or acts of war, that may be uninsurable or not economically insurable. Should an uninsured loss occur, the Fund could lose its capital investment and/or anticipated profits and cash flow from one or more properties. Inflation, changes in building codes and ordinances, environmental considerations, and other factors, including terrorism or acts of war, might make the insurance proceeds insufficient to repair or replace a property if it is damaged or destroyed. In that case, the insurance proceeds received might not be adequate to restore the Fund’s economic position with respect to the affected real property, which could reduce the amounts the Fund has available to pay dividends.

 

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Due to limitations on the ability of the Fund to repurchase stockholders’ Shares and restrictions on their transfer, an investment in the Shares will be illiquid.

An investment in Shares requires a long-term commitment, with no certainty of return. The sale of Shares to investors in the Fund have not been registered under the Securities Act and the Shares may not be offered or sold except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The Fund does not currently intend to apply for listing of its Common Stock on any securities exchange or arrange for it to be quoted on any automated dealer quotation system. There is no public market for the Shares and none is expected to develop. The Shares are also subject to other transfer restrictions.

Although the Fund intends to provide liquidity to its stockholders, subject to board of directors approval, by conducting tender offers pursuant to which the Fund expects to offer to repurchase a specific percentage, number or dollar amount of outstanding Shares, the Fund may not have sufficient available cash to fund the repurchase of Shares. There is no guarantee that cash will be available at any particular time to fund repurchases of Shares, and the Fund will be under no obligation to make such cash available through the sale of assets, borrowings or otherwise. In addition, the Fund’s compliance with the Federal income tax rules applicable to REITs and rules under the Federal securities laws may affect the Fund’s ability to repurchase Shares. If the number of Shares tendered by stockholders exceeds the percentage, number or dollar amount of Shares offered to be repurchased by the Fund, the Fund might only accept Shares properly tendered on a pro rata basis.

In addition, the repurchase of Shares is subject to regulatory requirements imposed by the SEC. The Fund’s repurchase procedures are intended to comply with such requirements. However, in the event that the Board determines that the Fund’s repurchase procedures described above are required to be or appropriately should be amended, the Board will adopt revised repurchase procedures as necessary to ensure the Fund’s compliance with applicable regulations or as the Board in its sole discretion deems appropriate. The Fund may terminate, reduce or otherwise change the above share repurchase program.

The Fund’s investments may be illiquid, which may limit the Fund’s ability to repurchase Shares.

Real estate investments are relatively illiquid. Such illiquidity may limit the Fund’s ability to vary its portfolio of investments in response to changes in economic and other conditions. Illiquidity may result from the absence of an established market for real estate investments as well as the legal or contractual restrictions on their resale. In addition, illiquidity may result from the decline in value of one of the Fund’s investments. There can be no assurances that the fair market value of any of the Fund’s real property investments will not decrease in the future. The relative illiquidity of the Fund’s investments may limit its ability to repurchase your Shares through tender offers as planned.

If the Fund is not able to appropriately diversify its investments, its financial results would be disproportionately affected by a downturn in the particular geographic region or property sector in which its investments are concentrated.

While the Fund intends to diversify its investments both geographically and by property sector, there is no assurance as to the degree of diversification that will actually be achieved by the Fund. The Fund may not be able to assemble a fully diversified portfolio. Furthermore, the Fund may make investments involving contemplated sales or refinancings that do not actually occur as expected, which could lead to increased risk as a result of it having an unintended long-term investment and reduced diversification. Further diversification consistent with the Fund’s objectives will be dependent on a number of additional factors, including the Fund’s ability to raise additional capital, so there can be no assurance that the Fund’s diversification objectives will be achieved. To the extent the Fund is not able to appropriately diversify its investments, its financial results would be adversely affected if there were a downturn in the particular geographic region or property sector in which the Fund’s investments were concentrated. As of December 31, 2007, 48% of the current fair value of the Fund’s consolidated properties is geographically concentrated in the western United States. Fifty-two percent and 48%

 

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of the current fair value of unconsolidated properties are geographically concentrated in the midwestern and western United States, respectively. The Fund’s diversification of consolidated properties by property type, based on current fair value as of December 31, 2007, consists of 47% in the office property sector, 21% in the retail property sector, 15% in the industrial property sector and 17% in the residential property sector. The Fund’s diversification of unconsolidated properties by property type at December 31, 2007 consists of 52% in the retail property sector and 48% in the office property sector.

The Fund may not have unilateral control over some of its investments and may be unable to take actions to protect its interests in these investments, which may result in losses with respect to these investments and expose the Fund to liability.

In certain situations, the Fund may (a) acquire only a minority interest in a property or other asset in which it invests, (b) rely on independent third party management or strategic partners with respect to the operations of a property or other asset in which it invests or (c) acquire only a participation in an asset underlying an investment, and therefore may not be able to exercise control over the management of such investment. The Fund may also co-invest with third parties through partnerships, joint ventures or other entities, thereby acquiring non-controlling interests in certain investments. These investments may involve risks not present in investments where a third party is not involved, including the possibility that a third party partner or co-venturer may have financial difficulties resulting in a negative impact on such investment, may have economic or business interests or goals that are inconsistent with or adverse to those of the Fund, or may be in a position to take action contrary to the Fund’s investment objectives. The Fund may in certain circumstances be liable for the actions of its third party partners or co-venturers. In addition, the Fund’s lack of control over the properties in which it invests could result in the Fund being unable to obtain accurate and timely financial information for these properties and could adversely affect the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting.

A portion of the Advisor’s and Manager’s fees is based on the Fund’s ability to generate cash flow from operations, which may result in the Advisor and the Manager having incentives that conflict with those of the Fund’s stockholders.

A portion of the Advisor’s and Manager’s fees is based on the Fund’s ability to generate cash flow from operations. Therefore, they may have an incentive to maximize the amount of cash generated from Fund operations, rather than to maximize appreciation, and to hold properties rather than to sell properties at an otherwise appropriate time for the stockholders.

Because a portion of the fees paid to the Manager and the Advisor is based on the Fund’s NAV, the Manager and the Advisor may have an incentive to sell Shares at a time when the capital from those sales cannot be effectively employed, which could harm the Fund’s financial performance and decrease the amount of dividends paid to stockholders.

A portion of the fees paid to the Manager and the Advisor is based on the Fund’s NAV. The Manager and the Advisor may have an incentive to sell Shares, as doing so will bring cash into the Fund and increase NAV, which, in turn, will increase the amount of fees paid to the Manager and the Advisor. However, if the Fund is not able to effectively deploy this capital in new real estate investments, the Fund’s financial performance may be harmed and the amount of dividends paid to stockholders could decrease.

Stockholders will have limited recourse against the Board, the Manager and the Advisor.

The Fund’s governing documents, as well as the Management Agreement and Advisory Agreement, limit the circumstances under which the Board, the Manager, the Advisor and their respective affiliates, including their officers, partners, employees, stockholders, members, managers and other agents, can be held liable to the Fund and our stockholders. For example, the Fund’s charter provides that the directors and officers will not be liable to the Fund or our stockholders for money damages to the maximum extent permissible under Maryland law. In

 

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addition, the Advisory Agreement and the Management Agreement, respectively, provide for the Fund to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Advisor and the Manager and their affiliates, partners, members, stockholders, officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from and against all liabilities, judgments, costs, losses, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, charges and expenses and expert witness fees, of any nature, kind or description, arising out of claims by third parties in connection with the Advisory Agreement and the Management Agreement, respectively, and the Advisor’s and the Manager’s respective services thereunder except to the extent caused by or resulting from (i) the Advisor’s or Manager’s breach of the Advisory Agreement or Management Agreement, as applicable, or (ii) the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of the Advisor or Manager or their affiliates, officers, partners, agents, employees, successors or assigns. As a result, our stockholders may have a more limited right of action in certain cases than they would have in the absence of such limitations.

If the Fund fails to qualify as a “venture capital operating company” under ERISA, stockholders subject to ERISA and the related excise tax provisions of the Internal Revenue Code may be subject to adverse financial and legal consequences if they engage in specified prohibited transactions.

Stockholders subject to ERISA should consult their own advisors as to the effect of ERISA on an investment in the Shares. The Advisor will use reasonable best efforts to conduct the operations of the Fund so that the Fund will qualify as a “venture capital operating company” under applicable ERISA regulations. If in the future the Fund were to fail to qualify as a venture capital operating company under ERISA and the Fund’s investments would be deemed to be “plan assets” of the stockholders that are employee benefit plans subject to ERISA (“Plans”), transactions involving the assets of the Fund with “Parties in Interest” under ERISA or “Disqualified Persons” under the Internal Revenue Code, which we refer to as the Code, with respect to such Plans might be prohibited under Section 406 of ERISA and Section 4975 of the Code.

The Fund may not be able to qualify for exemption from registration under the Investment Company Act, which could limit the Fund’s ability to use leverage and could materially impair the Fund’s financial performance.

The Fund intends not to become regulated as an investment company under the Investment Company Act based upon certain exemptions thereunder. Accordingly, the Fund does not expect to be subject to the restrictive provisions of the Investment Company Act. If the Fund fails to qualify for exemption from registration as an investment company, its ability to use leverage would be substantially reduced and it may be unable to conduct its business as described in this report. Any failure to qualify for such exemption from the Investment Company Act could have a material adverse effect on the operations and expenses of the Fund. The Fund’s efforts to avoid registration as an investment company in reliance on one of the available exemptions may affect the composition of the Fund’s investment portfolio and the investment and disposition decisions of the Advisor.

Our Charter does not permit ownership of over 9.9% of the Fund’s Common Stock by any individual or entity, and attempts to acquire Shares in excess of the 9.9% limit would be void without the prior approval of our board of directors.

For the purpose of preserving the Fund’s REIT qualification, our Charter prohibits, without the consent of our board of directors, direct or constructive ownership by any individual or entity of more than 9.9% of the lesser of the total number or value of the Shares as a means of preventing ownership of more than 50% of the Shares by five or fewer individuals. Our Charter’s constructive ownership rules are complex and may cause the Shares owned by a group of related individuals or entities to be deemed to be constructively owned by one individual. As a result, the acquisition of less than 9.9% of the Common Stock by an individual or entity could cause an individual to own constructively in excess of 9.9% of the Shares, and thus be subject to our Charter’s ownership limit. Any attempt to own or transfer Shares in excess of the ownership limit without the consent of our board of directors will be void, and will result in those Shares being transferred by operation of law to a charitable trust, and the person who acquired such excess Shares will not be entitled to any distributions thereon or to vote those excess Shares.

 

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There are no assurances of the Fund’s ability to pay dividends in the future.

The Fund intends to pay quarterly dividends and to make distributions to stockholders in amounts such that all or substantially all of the Fund’s real estate investment trust taxable income in each year, subject to certain adjustments, is distributed to stockholders. This, along with other factors, should enable the Fund to qualify for the tax benefits afforded to a REIT under the Code. All distributions will be made at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on the Fund’s earnings, financial condition, maintenance of its REIT status and such other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant from time to time. There are no assurances as to the Fund’s ability to pay dividends in the future. There may be little or no cash flow available to investors. In addition, some of the Fund’s distributions may include a return of capital.

A stockholder who decides to participate in the dividend reinvestment plan will be subject to taxes on those dividends that are reinvested.

Each stockholder has the option of participating in the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan under which all or a designated portion of such stockholder’s dividends will automatically be reinvested in additional Shares. A stockholder participating in the dividend reinvestment plan will be required to pay taxes with respect to such reinvested dividends in the year that the dividend is paid by the Fund although no cash is actually distributed.

If the Fund does not maintain its qualification as a REIT, the Fund will be subject to tax as a regular corporation and face a substantial tax liability.

The Fund expects to operate so as to qualify as a REIT under the Code. However, qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex Code provisions for which only a limited number of judicial or administrative interpretations exist. Even a technical or inadvertent mistake could jeopardize the Fund’s REIT status. Furthermore, new tax legislation, administrative guidance or court decisions, in each instance potentially with retroactive effect, could make it more difficult or impossible for the Fund to qualify as a REIT. If the Fund fails to qualify as a REIT in any tax year, then:

 

   

the Fund would be taxed as a regular domestic corporation, which under current laws, among other things, means being unable to deduct distributions to the stockholders in computing taxable income and being subject to Federal income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate rates;

 

   

any resulting tax liability could be substantial, could have a material adverse effect on the Fund’s book value and could reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to the stockholders;

 

   

unless the Fund was entitled to relief under applicable statutory provisions, it would be required to pay taxes, and thus, its cash available for distribution to the stockholders would be reduced for each of the years during which the Fund did not qualify as a REIT; and

 

   

the Fund may also be disqualified from re-electing REIT status for the four taxable years following the year during which it became disqualified.

The tax treatment of dividends may cause investments in non-REIT corporations to be relatively more desirable.

The Code generally provides for reduced tax rates for certain qualified dividends paid to individuals. These reduced rates generally do not apply to dividends paid by REITs. Although this legislation does not adversely affect the tax treatment of REITs, it may cause investments in non-REIT corporations to be relatively more desirable. Such reduced tax rates are currently set to expire at the end of 2010.

Complying with REIT requirements may cause the Fund to forego otherwise attractive opportunities.

To qualify as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes, the Fund must continually satisfy tests concerning, among other things, its sources of income, the nature and diversification of its investments in commercial real estate and related assets, the amounts it distributes to stockholders and the ownership of its Shares. The Fund

 

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may also be required to make distributions to stockholders at disadvantageous times or when it does not have capital readily available for distribution. The REIT provisions of the Code may substantially limit the Fund’s ability to hedge its financial assets and related borrowings. Thus, compliance with REIT requirements may hinder the Fund’s ability to operate solely on the basis of maximizing profits.

Complying with REIT requirements may force the Fund to liquidate or restructure otherwise attractive investments.

To qualify as a REIT, the Fund must also ensure that at the end of each calendar quarter, at least 75% of the value of its assets consists of cash, cash items, government securities and qualified REIT real estate assets. The remainder of the Fund’s investments in securities cannot include more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer or 10% of the total value of the outstanding securities of any one issuer. In addition, no more than 5% of the value of the Fund’s assets can consist of the securities of any one issuer. If the Fund fails to comply with these requirements, it must dispose of a portion of its assets within 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter to avoid losing its REIT status and suffering adverse tax consequences.

Complying with REIT requirements may force the Fund to borrow to make distributions to stockholders.

From time to time, the Fund’s taxable income may be greater than its cash flow available for distribution to stockholders. If the Fund does not have other capital available in these situations, it may be unable to distribute substantially all of its taxable income as required by the REIT provisions of the Code. Thus, the Fund could be required to borrow capital, sell a portion of its assets at disadvantageous prices, issue consent dividends (which will be taxable to stockholders) or find another alternative. These options could increase the Fund’s costs or reduce its NAV.

 

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

As part of the review by the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the SEC (the “Staff”) of our Registration Statement on Form 10 initially filed with the SEC on April 28, 2006, we received and responded to a number of comments. The only comment that remains unresolved pertains to the fact that we were unable to provide financial statements under Rule 3-14 of Regulation S-X relating to our acquisition of our Metropolitan Park North property. We were unable to produce the required financial statements due to lack of access to certain information regarding the property while it was owned by a previous owner. We requested that the Staff grant us a waiver from the requirement to provide the Rule 3-14 financial statements for Metropolitan Park North due to our inability to produce them. The Staff, however, denied our waiver request and indicated that, until we provide the Rule 3-14 financial statements for Metropolitan Park North, it would neither declare effective any registration statement or post-effective amendments, nor consider compliant any proxy or other filing that require our financial statements. The Staff also indicated that our filings are not considered timely for purposes of Form S-3. Finally, the Staff stated that, subject to certain exceptions, we should not make offerings under effective registration statements or under Rule 505 or 506 of Regulation D where any purchasers are not accredited investors under Rule 501(a) of Regulation D. As stated above, we only sell Shares to accredited investors. We do not expect to gain access to the requisite information to provide Rule 3-14 financial statements for Metropolitan Park North. As of the filing of this Form 10-K, we believe we are now compliant with the SEC’s financial statement requirements with respect to Metropolitan Park North.

On November 21, 2007, the Fund acquired Cabana Beach Gainesville which met the “significant” criteria as described in Rule 3-14 of Regulation S-X. Also on November 21, 2007, the Fund acquired three additional real estate investments from a related selling group (the “Selling Group”), Cabana Beach San Marcos, Campus Lodge Athens and Campus Lodge Columbia. The Fund also has a contract to acquire a fifth real estate investment from the Selling Group. Pursuant to Rule 3-14, we are required to file certain financial statements relating to these acquisitions. However, the Selling Group has refused to participate in the audits, and we are therefore unable to supply the required audited income statement required by Rule 3-14. As a result, we will be subject to limitations specified by the Staff in the preceding paragraph with respect to our failure to provide Rule 3-14 financial statements for our acquisition of the Metropolitan Park North property.

 

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Item 2. Properties.

DESCRIPTION OF REAL ESTATE:

Our investments in real estate assets as of December 31, 2007 consist of our interests in properties that are consolidated in our consolidated financial statements including interests in seven joint ventures (the “Consolidated Properties”) and interests in two additional joint ventures that own real estate (the “Unconsolidated Properties”). The following table sets forth the information with respect to our real estate assets as of December 31, 2007:

 

Property Name

  Location   Type   %
Owned
    Year Built   Date Acquired   Net Rentable
Square Feet
  Percentage
Leased
 

Consolidated Properties:

             

Monument IV at Worldgate (1)

  Herndon, VA   Office   100 %   2001   August 27, 2004   228,000   100 %

Havertys Furniture (1)

  Braselton, GA   Industrial   100 %   2002/2005(2)   December 3, 2004   808,000   100 %

Hagemeyer Distribution Center (3)

  Auburn, GA   Industrial   100 %   2001   December 3, 2004   300,000   100 %

25850 S. Ridgeland (1)(4)(5)

  Monee, IL   Industrial   100 %   2004   December 31, 2004   719,000   100 %

Georgia Door Sales Distribution Center (1)

  Austell, GA   Industrial   100 %   1994/1996(6)   February 10, 2005   254,000   100 %

105 Kendall Park Lane (1)

  Atlanta, GA   Industrial   100 %   2002   June 30, 2005   409,000   100 %

Waipio Shopping Center (1)

  Waipahu, HI   Retail   100 %   1986/2005(7)   August 1, 2005   137,000   99 %

CHW Medical Office Portfolio (3)(8):

             

300 Old River Road

  Bakersfield, CA   Office   100 %   1992   December 21, 2005   37,000   100 %

500 Old River Road

  Bakersfield, CA   Office   100 %   1992   December 21, 2005   30,000   100 %

500 West Thomas Road

  Phoenix, AZ   Office   100 %   1994   December 21, 2005   169,000   94 %

1500 South Central Ave

  Glendale, CA   Office   100 %   1980   December 21, 2005   37,000   95 %

14600 Sherman Way

  Van Nuys, CA   Office   100 %   1991   December 21, 2005   50,000   97 %

14624 Sherman Way

  Van Nuys, CA   Office   100 %   1981   December 21, 2005   51,000   89 %

18350 Roscoe Blvd

  Northridge, CA   Office   100 %   1979   December 21, 2005   68,000   96 %

18460 Roscoe Blvd

  Northridge, CA   Office   100 %   1991   December 21, 2005   25,000   100 %

18546 Roscoe Blvd

  Northridge, CA   Office   100 %   1991   December 21, 2005   43,000   92 %

4545 East Chandler

  Chandler, AZ   Office   100 %   1994   December 21, 2005   48,000   70 %

485 South Dobson

  Chandler, AZ   Office   100 %   1984   December 21, 2005   43,000   97 %

1501 North Gilbert

  Gilbert, AZ   Office   100 %   1997   December 21, 2005   38,000   92 %

116 South Palisade

  Santa Maria, CA   Office   100 %   1995   December 21, 2005   34,000   79 %

525 East Plaza

  Santa Maria, CA   Office   100 %   1995   December 21, 2005   44,000   72 %

10440 East Riggs

  Chandler, AZ   Office   100 %   1996   December 21, 2005   39,000   59 %

Marketplace at Northglenn (1)

  Northglenn, CO   Retail   100 %   1999-2001(9)   December 21, 2005   439,000   94 %

Stirling Slidell Shopping Centre (1)

  Slidell, LA   Retail   100 %   2003   December 14, 2006   139,000   95 %

9800 South Meridian (10)

  Englewood, CO   Office   90 %   1994   December 26, 2006   144,000   47 %

18922 Forge Drive (10)

  Cupertino, CA   Office   90 %   1972/1999(11)   February 15, 2007   91,000   100 %

4001 North Norfleet Road (1)

  Kansas City, MO   Industrial   100 %   2007   February 27, 2007   702,000   100 %

Station Nine Apartments (1)

  Durham, NC   Apartment   100 %   2005   April 16, 2007   312,000   92 %

Westar Office Portfolio (1)

  St. Charles, MO   Office   100 %   2000/2004/2007(12)   June 13, 2007   141,000   100 %

The District at Howell Mill (13)

  Atlanta, GA   Retail   87.85 %   2006   June 15, 2007   306,000   100 %

Canyon Plaza (1)

  San Diego, CA   Office   100 %   1986/1993(14)   June 26, 2007   199,000   100 %

 

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Property Name

  Location   Type   %
Owned
    Year Built   Date Acquired   Net Rentable
Square Feet
  Percentage
Leased
 

Railway Street Corporate Centre (1)

  Calgary, Canada   Office   100 %   2007   August 30, 2007   137,000   100 %

Student Oriented Apartment Communities (13):

             

Cabana Beach San Marcos

  San Marcos, TX   Apartment   78 %   2006   November 21, 2007   278,000   83 %

Cabana Beach Gainesville

  Gainesville, FL   Apartment   78 %   2005-2007 (15)   November 21, 2007   545,000   84 %

Campus Lodge Athens

  Athens, GA   Apartment   78 %   2003   November 21, 2007   229,000   90 %

Campus Lodge Columbia

  Columbia, MO   Apartment   78 %   2005   November 21, 2007   256,000   63 %

Properties Held for Sale:

             

Metropolitan Park North (1)

  Seattle, WA   Office   100 %   2001   March 28, 2006   187,000   100 %

Unconsolidated Properties:

             

Legacy Village (16)

  Lyndhurst, OH   Retail   46.5 %   2003   August 25, 2004   595,000   97 %

111 Sutter Street (10)

  San Francisco, CA   Office   80 %   1926/2001(17)   March 29, 2005   286,000   99 %

 

(1) This property is owned fee.
(2) Built in 2002 and expanded by 297,000 square feet in 2005.
(3) This property is owned leasehold.
(4) Our initial investment was in the form of a mortgage loan that was secured by the property. The mortgage loan contained an option to purchase the underlying property which was exercisable by us in the first quarter of 2006 for the outstanding mortgage loan amount plus a $500,000 option payment. On March 30, 2006, we acquired the 25850 S. Ridgeland property for the outstanding mortgage loan balance plus a $500,000 option payment. We previously referred to this property as TNT Logistics.
(5) The lease on this property was assigned to Michelin North America, Inc. on January 10, 2007.
(6) Built in 1994 and expanded in 1996.
(7) Built in 1986 and expanded in 2005.
(8) This portfolio was owned 95% as majority interest holder in a joint venture, leasehold until December 31, 2007 at which point the remaining 5% was acquired by the Fund. We previously referred to this portfolio as the Pacific Medical Office Portfolio.
(9) Redeveloped between 1999 and 2001.
(10) This property is owned as majority interest holder in a joint venture.
(11) Built in 1972 and renovated in 1999.
(12) Property consists of two buildings, one built in 2000 and expanded in 2004 and the other built in 2007.
(13) This property is owned as a tenant in common.
(14) Built in 1986 with addition completed in 1993.
(15) Portions of property built and completed between 2005 and 2007.
(16) This property is owned as an interest holder in a joint venture.
(17) Built in 1926 and renovated in 2001.

ACQUISITIONS

2007 Acquisitions

Consolidated Properties

On February 15, 2007, we acquired a 90% interest in 18922 Forge Drive, a 91,000 square-foot, multi-tenant office building located in Cupertino, California with lease expirations through 2010. The property’s tenants are IBM and Oracle, which have both sub-leased their space to other technology companies. The gross purchase price was approximately $26.2 million.

On February 27, 2007, we acquired a 100% ownership interest in 4001 North Norfleet Road, a 702,000 square-foot, single-tenant industrial building located in Kansas City, Missouri. The property’s tenant is Musician’s Friend, a subsidiary of Guitar Center (under a net lease through 2017). The gross purchase price was approximately $37.6 million.

 

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On April 16, 2007, we acquired a 100% interest in Station Nine Apartments, a 312,000 square-foot, 323 unit apartment complex located in Durham, North Carolina adjacent to the Duke University campus. The property’s leases generally expire within one year. The gross purchase price was approximately $56.4 million.

On June 13, 2007, we acquired a 100% interest in two single-tenant office buildings totaling 141,000 square-feet located in St. Charles, Missouri. The buildings are currently leased to a single-tenant (under net leases through 2014 and 2016). The gross purchase price was approximately $28.6 million.

On June 15, 2007, we acquired an 87.85% tenant in common interest in The District at Howell Mill, a 306,000 square foot retail property built in 2006, located in Atlanta, Georgia. The property’s largest tenants are Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Office Depot, and PetSmart with leases expiring through 2026. Tenants of this center pay their pro rata share of the property’s operating expenses. The gross purchase price was approximately $78.7 million.

On June 26, 2007, we acquired a 100% interest in Canyon Plaza, a 199,000 square-foot, single-tenant office building located in San Diego, California. The property’s tenant is Conexant Systems, Inc (under a net lease expiring in 2017) which has sub-leased a portion of their space to another technology company. The gross purchase price was approximately $55.0 million.

On August 30, 2007, we acquired a 100% ownership interest in a 137,000 square-foot, multi-tenant office building located in Calgary, Canada with leases expiring through 2017. The building is currently 100% leased to a number of tenants for between five and ten years. The gross purchase price was approximately $42.6 million.

On November 21, 2007, we acquired 78% tenant in common interests in four student oriented apartment communities. Cabana Beach San Marcos located in San Marcos, Texas near Texas State University has 276 units and 744 bedrooms. Cabana Beach Gainesville located in Gainesville, Florida near the University of Florida has 504 units and 1,488 bedrooms. Campus Lodge Athens located in Athens, Georgia near the University of Georgia has 240 units and 480 bedrooms. Campus Lodge Columbia located in Columbia, Missouri near the University of Missouri has 192 units and 768 bedrooms. Leases for these four properties generally expire within one year. The gross purchase price for the four communities was approximately $149.6 million.

On December 31, 2007, we acquired the remaining 5% membership interest in a limited liability company that owns the CHW Medical Office Portfolio. The gross purchase price was approximately $4.0 million.

2006 Acquisitions

Consolidated Properties

On March 28, 2006, we acquired a 100% interest in Metropolitan Park North, a 186,000 square-foot, multi-tenant office building with a five-level parking garage located in Seattle, Washington with lease expirations through 2016. The gross purchase price was approximately $89.2 million.

On December 14, 2006, we acquired a 100% interest in Stirling Slidell Shopping Centre, a 139,000 square-foot, multi-tenant retail center located approximately 35 miles northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana, built in 1994 with lease expirations through 2020. The gross purchase price was approximately $23.4 million.

On December 26, 2006, we acquired a 90% interest in 9800 South Meridian, a 129,000 square-foot, multi-tenant office building located in suburban Denver, Colorado, built in 1994 with tenant lease expirations through 2009. The gross purchase price was approximately $14.7 million. Since we acquired our interest in this building, it has undergone significant upgrades, which involved increasing the rentable space by approximately 10,000 square-feet and leasing the building to new tenants.

 

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2005 Acquisitions

Consolidated Properties

On February 10, 2005, we acquired a 100% interest in Georgia Door Sales Distribution Center, a 254,000 square-foot, single-tenant industrial building in suburban Atlanta, Georgia built in 1994 and expanded in 1996. The tenant’s lease expires in 2009. The gross purchase price was approximately $8.5 million.

On June 30, 2005, we acquired a 100% interest in 105 Kendall Park Lane, a 409,000 square-foot, single-tenant industrial building in suburban Atlanta, Georgia built in 2002. The tenant’s lease expires in 2017. The gross purchase price was approximately $18.8 million.

On August 1, 2005, we acquired a 100% interest in Waipio Shopping Center, a 137,000 square-foot, multi-tenant retail center in Hawaii, built in 1986 with lease expirations through 2034. The gross purchase price was approximately $30.5 million.

On December 21, 2005, we acquired a 100% interest in Marketplace at Northglenn, a 439,000 square-foot, multi-tenant retail center located ten miles north of downtown Denver, Colorado, that was redeveloped between 1999 and 2001and has lease expirations through 2020. The gross purchase price was approximately $91.5 million. The acquisition included a $3.6 million Enhanced Sales Tax Incentive Program (“ESTIP”) note receivable from the local government that allows us to share in sales tax revenue generated by the retail center. This note is expected to be repaid in full during 2008.

On December 21, 2005, we acquired a 95% membership interest in a limited liability company that owns a portfolio of leasehold interests in fifteen medical office buildings encompassing 755,000 square-feet of space located throughout Southern California and the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, which we refer to as the CHW Medical Office Portfolio. The buildings were built between 1979 and 1997 and have lease expirations through 2016. The total aggregate consideration paid for our 95% membership interest was approximately $132.8 million.

Unconsolidated Properties

On March 29, 2005, we acquired an 80% membership interest in a limited liability company which owns 111 Sutter Street in San Francisco, California, a 286,000 square foot, multi-tenant office building built in 1926 and renovated in 2001. The aggregate consideration paid for the 80% membership interest was approximately $24.6 million.

PROJECTS UNDER DEVELOPMENT

9800 South Meridian has undergone certain building upgrades that involved enclosing a four floor atrium to create approximately 10,000 additional rentable square-feet and leasing the building to new tenants. We estimate total costs for the upgrades, including construction costs, tenant improvements and lease commissions, to be approximately $5.0 million, which will be funded through draws on the acquisition and construction loan. We have incurred costs of approximately $2.9 million as of December 31, 2007.

We are subject to a lease option at Hagemeyer Distribution Center that could require us to engage in development activities. As of the filing date of this Form 10-K, the tenant has not exercised its option. The tenant of Hagemeyer Distribution Center has the right to exercise up to three options to expand the building. These options are exercisable at any time during the term of the lease, but must be for at least 80,000 square feet each and can not exceed an aggregate of 240,000 square feet.

 

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PURCHASE OPTIONS

As part of the acquisition of the CHW Medical Office Portfolio, the limited liability company in which we invested that owns the portfolio, entered into an option agreement that gave the seller the right to effect a put to sell two medical office buildings to the limited liability company between March 21, 2007 and June 21, 2007. During the same exercise period, the limited liability company had the right to effect a call to buy the two medical office buildings. The purchase price was to be equal to the net operating income of the two buildings (projected forward for twelve months, subject to adjustments) divided by a cap rate of 7.75%. No initial investment was required by the limited liability company, but $500,000 was deposited by us as collateral for the contract. If neither party exercised the option by the expiration of the agreement, the contract would have become null and void and the deposit would have been returned. Pursuant to the terms of the option agreement the deposit would have been retained by the seller if the limited liability company fails to purchase the buildings after the option notice had been given. On April 20, 2007, the limited liability company exercised the purchase option on the CHW Medical Office Portfolio option agreement to acquire the two medical office buildings located in San Bernardino, California. On December 31, 2007 as part of the Fund acquiring the remaining 5% membership interest in the CHW Medical Office Portfolio, the seller and the limited liability company agreed to terminate the option agreement and our $500,000 deposit was released from escrow and returned to the Fund.

PROPERTIES UNDER PURCHASE CONTRACT

The following section describes properties we have under contract to purchase. There can be no assurance that these properties under contract will eventually result in successful acquisitions.

In September 2007, we entered into purchase contracts and deposited $1.7 million in earnest money to secure the acquisition of interests in two student oriented apartment communities consisting of a combined 480 units for approximately $72.3 million. On January 15, 2008, the Fund acquired a 78% tenant in common interest in Campus Edge Apartments Lafayette, a student oriented apartment community located in Lafayette, Louisiana near the University of Louisiana – Lafayette for approximately $26.2 million. Campus Edge Apartments Lafayette was built in 2007. We funded a portion of the purchase with a $17.5 million mortgage loan, maturing in 2015 at a fixed rate of 5.57%, interest only for the first two years. On February 29, 2008, the Fund acquired a 78% tenant in common interest in Campus Lodge Tampa, a student oriented apartment community located in Tampa, Florida near the University of South Florida for approximately $46.1 million. Campus Lodge Tampa was built in 2001. We assumed a $33.5 million mortgage loan collateralized by the apartment community, maturing in 2016 at a fixed-rate of 5.95%, interest only for the first five years. The apartment communities were approximately 98% leased in the aggregate as of December 31, 2007. We acquired these apartment communities through a joint venture with an investment fund advised by our Advisor, under customary business terms.

 

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FINANCING

The following is a summary of the mortgage debt for our Consolidated Properties and our Unconsolidated Properties as of December 31, 2007.

 

Property

   Interest Rate   Maturity Date    Principal
Balance

Consolidated Properties:

       

Monument IV at Worldgate

   5.29%   September 2011    $ 37,364,674

Havertys Furniture

   5.23%   January 2015      18,100,000

Havertys Furniture

   6.19%   January 2015      11,025,000

25850 S. Ridgeland

   5.05%   April 2012      16,474,017

Marketplace at Northglenn

   5.50%   January 2016      64,500,000

Hagemeyer Distribution Center

   5.23%   January 2015      6,500,000

Georgia Door Sales Distribution Center

   5.31%   January 2015      5,400,000

105 Kendall Park Lane

   4.92%   September 2012      13,000,000

Waipio Shopping Center

   5.15%   November 2010      19,950,000

CHW Medical Office Portfolio

   5.75%   November 2013      17,537,943

CHW Medical Office Portfolio

   5.75%   November 2013      15,264,068

CHW Medical Office Portfolio

   5.75%   November 2013      15,806,966

CHW Medical Office Portfolio

   5.79%   March 2014      34,497,461

Metropolitan Park North

   5.73%   April 2013      61,000,000

Stirling Slidell Shopping Centre

   5.15%   April 2014      13,818,387

9800 South Meridian

   Libor + 1.60%   January 2010      11,338,323

18922 Forge Drive

   6.24%   February 2014      19,050,000

4001 North Norfleet Road

   5.60%   March 2017      24,230,000

Station Nine Apartments

   5.50%   May 2017      36,885,000

Westar Office Portfolio

   6.05%   July 2013      7,278,335

Westar Office Portfolio

   5.60%   March 2015      11,050,000

The District at Howell Mill

   5.30%   March 2027      35,000,000

The District at Howell Mill

   6.14%   June 2017      10,000,000

Canyon Plaza

   5.90%   June 2017      31,000,000

Railway Street Corporate Centre

   5.16%   September 2017      29,929,468

Cabana Beach San Marcos

   5.57%   December 2014      19,650,000

Cabana Beach Gainesville

   5.57%   December 2014      49,107,500

Campus Lodge Athens

   5.57%   December 2014      13,723,000

Campus Lodge Columbia

   5.57%   December 2014      16,341,000

Unconsolidated Properties:

       

Legacy Village

   5.63%   January 2014    $ 99,565,955

111 Sutter Street

   5.58%   June 2015      56,000,000

INSURANCE

We believe our properties currently are adequately covered by insurance consistent with the level of coverage that is standard in our industry.

 

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OPERATING STATISTICS

We generally have investments in properties with high occupancy rates leased to quality tenants under long-term, non-cancelable leases. We believe our leases are beneficial to achieving our investment objectives. The following table shows our operating statistics by property sector for our consolidated properties as of December 31, 2007:

 

     Number of
Properties
   Total Area
(Sq Ft)
   % of Total
Area
    Occupancy %     Average Minimum
Base Rent per
Occupied Sq Ft

Consolidated Properties:

            

Office:

            

Commercial Office

   7    1,124,000    14.6 %   93.2 %   $ 21.62

Medical Office

   15    755,000    9.8 %   89.3 %     14.23

Retail

   4    1,022,000    13.3 %   97.0 %     14.37

Industrial

   6    3,191,000    41.4 %   100.0 %     3.32

Apartments

   5    1,619,000    20.9 %   83.0 %     14.36
                            

Total

   37    7,711,000    100.0 %   94.0 %   $ 10.54
                            

The following table shows our operating statistics by property sector for our unconsolidated properties as of December 31, 2007:

 

     Number of
Properties
   Total Area
(Sq Ft)
   % of Total
Area
    Occupancy %     Average Minimum
Base Rent per
Occupied Sq Ft

Unconsolidated Properties:

            

Office:

            

Commercial Office

   1    286,000    32.5 %   98.7 %   $ 39.40

Retail

   1    595,000    67.5 %   96.5 %     38.94
                            

Total

   2    881,000    100.0 %   97.2 %   $ 39.09
                            

As of December 31, 2007, the scheduled lease expirations at our consolidated properties are as follows:

 

Year

   Number of
Leases Expiring
   Annualized
Minimum Base Rent
   Square
Footage
   Percentage of
Consolidated
Annualized Minimum
Base Rent
 

2008 (1)

   67    $ 5,161,000    264,000    8.9 %

2009

   58      4,183,000    476,000    7.2 %

2010

   63      5,328,000    260,000    9.2 %

2011

   54      6,726,000    384,000    11.6 %

2012

   46      8,452,000    356,000    14.6 %

2013 and thereafter

   76      28,214,000    4,155,000    48.6 %
                   

Total

   364    $ 58,064,000    5,895,000   
                   

 

(1) Does not include 2,914 leases totaling approximately $19.3 million in annualized minimum base rent associated with our five apartment community investments.

 

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As of December 31, 2007, the scheduled lease expirations at our unconsolidated properties are as follows:

 

Year

   Number of
Leases Expiring
   Annualized
Minimum Base Rent
   Square
Footage
   Percentage of
Consolidated
Annualized Minimum
Base Rent
 

2008

   10    $ 1,103,000    38,000    3.3 %

2009

   7      975,000    31,000    2.9 %

2010

   19      4,367,000    96,000    13.0 %

2011

   9      3,664,000    67,000    10.9 %

2012

   2      254,000    7,000    0.8 %

2013 and thereafter

   50      23,122,000    618,000    69.1 %
                   

Total

   97    $ 33,485,000    857,000   
                   

PRINCIPAL TENANTS

The following table sets forth the top ten tenants, in our consolidated properties, based on their percentage of annualized minimum base rent for the year ended December 31, 2007:

 

Tenants

 

Line of Business

 

Date of Lease
Expiration

 

Lease Renewal
Options

  % of
Total
Area
    % of
Annualized
Minimum
Base Rent
 

Fannie Mae

  Financial services   December 31, 2011   Two 5-year options   2.3 %   5.6 %

Nordstrom, Inc

  Retailer   January 31, 2012   Two 5-year options   1.4 %   5.0 %

Conexant Systems, Inc.

  Communications   June 20, 2017   Two 5-year options   2.0 %   4.5 %

Havertys Furniture

  Furniture retailer   April 30, 2021   Five 5-year options   8.1 %   3.9 %

Catholic Healthcare West

  Healthcare   Varies   Varies   1.6 %   3.6 %

Musician’s Friend, Inc.

  Retailer   February 28, 2017   Three 5-year options   7.0 %   3.3 %

International Business Machines Corp.

  Information Technology   March 31, 2010   Two 5-year options   0.5 %   2.7 %

Westar Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc.

  Technical and Scientific Research Services   Varies   Varies   0.9 %   2.6 %

Michelin North America, Inc

  Tire Manufacturer   November 30, 2014   Three 5-year options   7.2 %   2.2 %

Acuity Specialty Products Group, Inc.

  Specialty chemical products   April 30, 2017   Two 5-year options   4.1 %   1.6 %
                 

Total

        35.1 %   35.0 %
                 

 

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PRINCIPAL PROPERTIES

The following table sets forth the top ten properties, of our consolidated properties, based on their percentage of minimum base rent for the year ended December 31, 2007:

 

Properties

   % of Total Area     % of Minimum
Base Rent
 

Metropolitan Park North

   2.4 %   10.1 %

Marketplace at Northglenn

   5.7 %   9.9 %

Monument IV at Worldgate

   3.0 %   7.7 %

Havertys Furniture

   10.5 %   5.6 %

500 West Thomas Road

   2.2 %   5.1 %

Station Nine Apartments

   4.0 %   4.6 %

18922 Forge Drive

   1.2 %   4.4 %

The District at Howell Mill

   4.0 %   4.3 %

4001 North Norfleet Road

   9.1 %   3.9 %

Waipio Shopping Center

   1.8 %   3.8 %
            

Total

   43.9 %   59.4 %
            

GROUND LEASES

We are subject to a number of ground leases at certain properties we own or control. The following table lists the future minimum payments due under the ground leases as of December 31, 2007:

 

Year

   Ground Lease
Payments

2008

   $ 35

2009

     35

2010

     35

2011

     35

2012

     35

2013 and thereafter

     1,795
      

Total

   $ 1,970
      

 

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

The Former Manager, certain of its affiliates, including U.S. Trust, and others were named in four shareholder class action lawsuits and two derivative actions which allege that the Former Manager, certain of its affiliates and others allowed certain parties to engage in illegal and improper mutual fund trading practices, which allegedly caused financial injury to the shareholders of certain mutual funds managed by the Former Manager. Each seeks unspecified monetary damages and related equitable relief.

The class and derivative actions described above were transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland for coordinated and consolidated pre-trial proceedings. In November 2005, the Maryland court dismissed many of the plaintiffs’ claims in both the class action and derivative lawsuits. Several affiliates of the Former Manager and individual defendants have also been dismissed. Plaintiffs’ claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and under Section 36(b) and 48(a) of the Investment Company Act, however, have not been dismissed.

While the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with any certainty at this time, based on currently available information and consultation with counsel, U.S. Trust believes that the likelihood is remote that the pending litigation will materially affect the Manager’s ability to provide its services to the Fund. Neither the Manager nor the Fund is a party to the lawsuits described above.

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

No matters were submitted to a vote of our stockholders during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2007.

 

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PART II

 

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Our Common Stock is not currently traded on any exchange and there is no established public trading market for our Common Stock. As of the filing date of this Form 10-K, there were approximately 1,440 holders of our Common Stock.

The price at which Shares are sold or redeemed at any future dates will be determined based on the current share price (the “Current Share Price” as defined below). We expect to sell additional Shares through private placements to accredited investors on a periodic basis to accommodate investment by existing and additional investors. Subsequent offerings may be made either for the same class of Shares being offered hereby or for other Share classes that may be subject to sales loads or bear different expense ratios.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

The following table provides information on unregistered sales of our securities that occurred since September 30, 2007 other than unregistered sales that have been previously reported on a Form 8-K:

 

Date

   Total
Number of
Shares
Sold
   Price Paid Per
Share
   Proceeds   

Use of Proceeds

November 2, 2007 (1)

   16,237    $ 119.95    $ 1,947,637    Used to acquire real estate investments

 

(1) This sale occurred pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan.

We relied on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 506 under Regulation D and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act in connection with the closing of the unregistered sales listed above. All Shares were sold to accredited investors within the meaning of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act. Each investor provided a written representation that it was an accredited investor and the Fund did not engage in general solicitation.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Pursuant to our Share Repurchase Program (the “Repurchase Program”), we intend to provide liquidity to our stockholders by conducting tender offers pursuant to which we expect to offer to repurchase a specific percentage, number or dollar amount of outstanding Shares (“Tender Offer Amount”). The Tender Offer Amount for each tender offer, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including our available liquidity, available borrowing under our credit facility and the amount of proceeds from our most recent offering of Shares. Such determinations will be made by our board of directors prior to each tender offer and will be communicated to stockholders. During the fourth quarter of 2007, we repurchased Shares through a tender offer as follows:

 

Period

   (a) Total
Number of Shares
(or Units)
Purchased
   (b) Average
Price Paid per Share
(or Unit)
   (c) Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs
   (d) Maximum Number
(or Approximate Dollar
Value) of Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or

Programs

November 2007

   84,699    $ 119.95    84,699    —  

We will only offer to repurchase Shares through tender offers and then only to the extent that we have sufficient cash available to repurchase Shares consistent with principles of prudent portfolio management and to the extent that such repurchases (i) are consistent with applicable REIT rules and federal securities laws and

 

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(ii) would not require the Fund to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. We do not guarantee, however, that sufficient cash will be available at any particular time to fund repurchases of our Shares and we will be under no obligation to conduct such tender offers or to make such cash available. In determining the Tender Offer Amount, we will act in the best interest of the stockholders and may take into account our need for cash to pay operating expenses, debt service, distributions to stockholders and other obligations.

CALCULATION OF SHARE PRICE

The Current Share Price of the Common Stock (the “Current Share Price”) is established quarterly based on the following valuation methodology, which may be modified from time to time by our board of directors.

Net Asset Value Calculation

The NAV of the Fund is determined as of the end of each of the first three quarters of a fiscal year, within 45 calendar days following the end of such quarter. The Fund’s year-end NAV is determined after the completion of our year-end audit. NAV is determined as follows: (i) the aggregate fair value of (A) our interests in the real estate investments (“Investments”) plus (B) all other assets of the Fund, minus (ii) the aggregate fair value of our indebtedness and other outstanding obligations as of the determination date.

We have retained independent third-party real estate appraisal firms (the “Appraisal Firms”) that appraise each Investment annually beginning one year after acquisition. During the first three quarters after acquisition, the Investment will be carried at capitalized cost and reviewed quarterly for material events at the property or market level that may require an adjustment of the Investment’s valuation.

For each of the three quarters following the independent appraisal of a particular Investment, we determine the value of such Investment based on our review of the appraisal and material changes at the property or market level. We also determine the value of the indebtedness related to each Investment beginning one year after acquisition of the encumbered property and on a quarterly basis thereafter.

The Current Share Price equals the NAV as of the end of each quarter divided by the number of outstanding shares of all classes of capital stock of the Fund at the end of such quarter.

 

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The following table presents the external appraisal and valuation schedule for our investment portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2008:

 

Period for Appraising the Investment and its Related Debt

   Notes  

For the three months ended March 31, 2008:

  

Georgia Door Sales Distribution Center

   (1 )

111 Sutter Street

   (1 )

Metropolitan Park North

   (1 )

18922 Forge Drive

   (2 )

4001 North Norfleet Road

   (2 )

For the three months ended June 30, 2008:

  

105 Kendall Park Lane

   (1 )

Station Nine Apartments

   (2 )

Westar Office Portfolio

   (2 )

The District at Howell Mill

   (2 )

Canyon Plaza

   (2 )

For the three months ended September 30, 2008:

  

Monument IV at Worldgate

   (1 )

Legacy Village

   (1 )

Waipio Shopping Center

   (1 )

Railway Street Corporate Centre

   (2 )

For the three months ended December 31, 2008:

  

Havertys Furniture

   (1 )

Hagemeyer Distribution Center

   (1 )

25850 S. Ridgeland

   (1 )

CHW Medical Office Portfolio

   (1 )

Marketplace at Northglenn

   (1 )

Stirling Slidell Shopping Centre

   (1 )

9800 South Meridian

   (1 )

Cabana Beach San Marcos

   (2 )

Cabana Beach Gainesville

   (2 )

Campus Lodge Athens

   (2 )

Campus Lodge Columbia

   (2 )

 

(1) This investment was externally appraised during the same period in 2007 and has been valued by us during the interim quarters, for purposes of calculating NAV. The Investment’s related indebtedness was valued during the same period in 2007 and every quarter thereafter.
(2) This Investment will be subject to its first external appraisal as it was acquired within the last year and therefore has been carried at cost for purposes of calculating NAV. This Investment will be externally appraised during the same period in future years and will be valued by us in quarters between the annual appraisals. The Investment’s related indebtedness will be valued beginning on this date and every quarter thereafter.

Current Share Price Calculation

The Current Share Price equals NAV as of the end of each quarter divided by the number of outstanding Shares at the end of such quarter. During the first three quarters of the calendar year, the Current Share Price is calculated based on the real estate investment value, indebtedness values and value of other assets and liabilities as determined by us and reviewed by our independent auditors. Year-end Current Share Price is calculated based on the real estate investment value, indebtedness values and value of other assets and liabilities as determined by us and audited by our independent auditors. The supplemental consolidated fair value information is presented to the board of directors with our year-end audited financial statements.

 

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The following table presents the NAV per share for each period indicated below:

 

Quarter Ended

   NAV per Share

December 31, 2007

   $ 120.03

September 30, 2007

     119.95

June 30, 2007

     118.40

March 31, 2007

     115.95

December 31, 2006

     115.02

September 30, 2006

     110.93

June 30, 2006

     112.66

March 31, 2006

     110.73

December 31, 2005

     108.08

September 30, 2005

     104.16

June 30, 2005

     100.07

March 31, 2005

     100.03

DIVIDEND POLICY

To comply with current tax laws necessary to qualify as a REIT, we expect to distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income to our stockholders. Accordingly, we currently intend, although are not legally obligated, to make regular quarterly distributions to our stockholders in amounts sufficient to maintain our qualification as a REIT. Before payment of any dividend, we must have cash available after payment of both operating requirements and scheduled debt service on mortgages and loans payable. The declaration of dividends is at the discretion of our board of directors, which decision is made from time to time based on then prevailing circumstances. Subject to approval of our board of directors, we expect to follow a dividend policy whereby we will provide for the payment of a quarterly dividend between 30 and 45 calendar days after a quarter end (“Dividend Payment Date”). Our board of directors, the Manager and the Advisor will periodically review the dividend policy to determine the appropriateness of our dividend rate relative to our current and forecasted cash flows. There can be no assurance that we will maintain a fixed or minimum quarterly distribution level on our Common Stock.

The distributions declared per Share in each quarter since Inception are as follows:

 

To Stockholders of Record as of

  

Paid on

   Distribution
per Share

December 28, 2007

   February 1, 2008    $ 1.75

August 15, 2007

   November 2, 2007      1.75

May 15, 2007

   August 3, 2007      1.75

February 15, 2007

   May 4, 2007      1.75

December 29, 2006

   February 2, 2007      1.75

September 30, 2006

   November 3, 2006      1.75

May 15, 2006

   August 4, 2006      1.75

February 24, 2006

   May 5, 2006      1.75

December 15, 2005

   February 3, 2006      1.75

September 15, 2005

   November 4, 2005      1.75

June 30, 2005

   August 5, 2005      1.75

March 31, 2005

   May 6, 2005      1.75

We currently intend to continue to make regular quarterly distributions to holders of our Common Stock. Any future distributions will be declared at the discretion of the board of our directors and will depend on our actual cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT

 

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provisions of the Code, and such other factors as our board of directors deems necessary. In addition, under the terms of our unsecured credit facility, we may not declare a dividend unless:

 

   

we are in compliance with the terms of our unsecured credit facility; and

 

   

either (i) payment of the dividend is required for the Fund to maintain its status as a REIT or (ii) the amount of the dividend and all other dividends paid by the Fund during the current quarter and the preceding three quarters does not exceed the amount of Funds From Operations (“FFO” as defined in “Item 6. Selected Financial Data” below) of the Fund plus $500,000 during that period.

Performance Graph (1)

The following graph is a comparison of the three-year cumulative return of our Shares (post leverage and fees), the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index (“S&P 500”), the National Real Estate Investment Trusts’ (“NAREIT”) All Equity Index and the National Counsel of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (“NCREIF”) Property Index, as peer group indices. The graph assumes that $100 was invested on December 31, 2004 in our Shares, the S&P 500 Index, the NAREIT All Equity Index and the NCREIF Property Index assuming that all dividends were reinvested without the payment of any commissions. There can be no assurance that the performance of our Shares will continue in line with the same or similar trends depicted in the graph below.

 

(1) The information in this section is not “soliciting material,” is not deemed “filed” with the SEC, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Fund under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.

 

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LOGO

 

* The NCREIF Property Index is a quarterly time series composite total rate of return measure (before leverage and fees) of investment performance of a very large pool of individual commercial real estate properties acquired in the private market for investment purposes only. Its value is based on the value of the properties in the index and not the market value of securities. All properties in the NCREIF Property Index have been acquired, at least in part, on behalf of tax-exempt institutional investors—the great majority being pension funds. Properties in the NCREIF Property Index are accounted for using market value accounting standards, not historical cost. We measure the performance of our Advisor against the NCREIF Property Index.

 

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

The following table sets forth our selected financial and operating data on a historical basis. The following data should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.

 

     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2005
    For the Period
May 29, 2004
(Inception) Through
December 31, 2004
 

Operating Data:

        

Total revenues

   $ 69,426,369     $ 45,673,361     $ 15,003,067     $ 1,517,883  

Operating expenses

     60,990,091       38,051,639       10,633,828       764,170  
                                

Operating income

     8,436,278       7,621,722       4,369,239       753,713  

Interest income

     1,759,911       1,562,157       898,256       18,327  

Interest expense

     (25,164,519 )     (15,822,567 )     (5,371,190 )     (840,014 )

Loss allocated to minority interests

     572,243       155,606       10,844       —    

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates

     536,175       424,956       116,067       5,571  

Loss on foreign currency derivative

     (503,629 )     —         —         —    
                                

Net loss from continuing operations

     (14,363,541 )     (6,058,126 )     23,216       (62,403 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     727,452       (704,878 )     —         —    
                                

Net income (loss)

     (13,636,089 )     (6,763,004 )     23,216       (62,403 )

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     963,389       —         —         —    
                                

Net comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (12,672,700 )   $ (6,763,004 )   $ 23,216     $ (62,403 )
                                

Weighted average shares outstanding

     3,252,725       2,341,347       1,276,388       39,783  

Net income (loss) from continuing operations per share—basic and diluted

   $ (4.41 )   $ (2.59 )   $ 0.02     $ (1.57 )

Income (loss) per share—basic and diluted

   $ (4.19 )   $ (2.89 )   $ 0.02     $ (1.57 )

Cash distributions declared per common share

   $ 7.00     $ 7.00     $ 7.00     $ 1,289.78  
     December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004  

Balance Sheet Data:

        

Investments in real estate—net of accumulated depreciation

   $ 930,966,855     $ 504,133,170     $ 399,182,125     $ 134,924,729  

Total assets

     1,070,187,673       635,693,947       502,343,926       169,577,857  

Total debt

     630,315,626       361,350,770       280,361,461       66,850,000  

Liabilities held for sale

     62,137,186       —         —         —    

Minority interests

     15,518,616       3,036,401       2,812,126       —    

Stockholders’ equity

     316,076,437       241,221,816       186,054,913       92,257,820  

 

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     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2005
    For the Period
May 29, 2004
(Inception) Through
December 31, 2004
 

Cash Flow Information:

        

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

   $ 26,463,749     $ 9,941,108     $ 5,253,976     $ 648,810  

Net cash flows used in investing activities

     (391,134,345 )     (118,799,955 )     (222,169,957 )     (96,216,548 )

Net cash flows provided by financing activities

     344,105,139       129,666,801       221,683,665       98,961,662  

Other Data:

        

Funds from operations

   $ 22,162,364     $ 16,821,421     $ 8,809,974     $ 1,132,781  

Funds from operations per share—basic and diluted (1)

   $ 6.81     $ 7.18     $ 6.90     $ 28.47  

 

(1) Funds from operations (“FFO”) does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund all cash requirements. Please see below for a reconciliation of net income to FFO.

FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

Consistent with real estate industry and investment community preferences, we consider FFO as a supplemental measure of the operating performance for a real estate investment trust and a complement to GAAP measures because it facilitates an understanding of the operating performance of our properties. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains or losses from cumulative effects of accounting changes, extraordinary items and sales of properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for these items related to minority interests and unconsolidated affiliates.

FFO does not give effect to real estate depreciation and amortization because these amounts are computed to allocate the cost of a property over its useful life. Because values for well-maintained real estate assets have historically increased or decreased based upon prevailing market conditions, we believe that FFO provides investors with a clearer view of our operating performance.

In order to provide a better understanding of the relationship between FFO and GAAP net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial reporting measure, we have provided a reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to FFO. FFO does not represent cash flow from operating activities in accordance with GAAP, should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs.

 

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     For the year ended
December 31, 2007
    For the year ended
December 31, 2006
    For the year ended
December 31, 2005
    For the period
from May 28, 2004
(Inception) through
December 31, 2004
 

Net income (loss)

   $ (13,636,089 )   $ (6,763,004 )   $ 23,216     $ (62,403 )

Plus: Real estate depreciation and amortization

     30,644,221       17,005,842       4,794,262       488,219  

Adjustments for minority interests

     (1,198,200 )     (444,945 )     (18,876 )     —    

Real estate depreciation and amortization from unconsolidated real estate affiliates

     4,636,479       4,819,379       4,011,372       706,965  

Real estate depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations

     1,715,953       2,204,149       —         —    
                                

Funds from operations

   $ 22,162,364     $ 16,821,421     $ 8,809,974     $ 1,132,781  
                                

Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted

     3,252,725       2,341,347       1,276,388       39,783  

Funds from operations per share, basic and diluted

   $ 6.81     $ 7.18     $ 6.90     $ 28.47  

 

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Management Overview

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand our results of operations and financial condition. This MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-K. All references to numbered Notes are to specific notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this Form 10-K, and which descriptions are incorporated into the applicable response by reference. References to “base rent” in this Form 10-K refer to cash payments made under the relevant lease(s), excluding real estate taxes and certain property operating expenses that are paid by us and are recoverable under the relevant lease(s) and exclude adjustments for straight-line rent revenue and above- and below-market lease amortization (See Note 2).

The discussions surrounding our Consolidated Properties refer to our wholly or majority owned and controlled properties, which as of December 31, 2005 were comprised of:

 

   

Monument IV at Worldgate,

 

   

Havertys Furniture,

 

   

Hagemeyer Distribution Center,

 

   

25850 S. Ridgeland

 

   

Georgia Door Sales Distribution Center,

 

   

105 Kendall Park Lane,

 

   

Waipio Shopping Center,

 

   

Marketplace at Northglenn and

 

   

the CHW Medical Office Portfolio.

 

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In addition to the properties listed above, the following properties refer to our Consolidated Properties as of December 31, 2006:

 

   

Metropolitan Park North,

 

   

Stirling Slidell Shopping Centre and

 

   

9800 South Meridian.

As of December 31, 2007, our Consolidated Properties also included:

 

   

18922 Forge Drive,

 

   

4001 North Norfleet Road,

 

   

Station Nine Apartments,

 

   

Westar Office Portfolio,

 

   

The District at Howell Mill,

 

   

Canyon Plaza,

 

   

Railway Street Corporate Centre,

 

   

Cabana Beach San Marcos,

 

   

Cabana Beach Gainesville,

 

   

Campus Lodge Athens and

 

   

Campus Lodge Columbia.

Our Unconsolidated Properties, which are owned through joint venture arrangements consisted of Legacy Village and 111 Sutter Street as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005. Because management’s operating strategies are generally the same whether the properties are consolidated or unconsolidated, we believe that financial information and operating statistics with respect to all properties, both consolidated and unconsolidated, provide important insights into our operating results, including the relative size and significance of these elements to our overall operations. Collectively, we refer to our Consolidated and Unconsolidated Properties as our “Fund Portfolio.”

Our primary business is the ownership and management of a diversified portfolio of retail, office, industrial and apartment properties primarily located in the United States. We hire property management companies to provide the on-site, day-to-day management services for our properties. When selecting a property management company for one of our properties, we look for service providers that have a strong local market or industry presence, create portfolio efficiencies, have the ability to develop new business for us and will provide a strong internal control environment that will comply with our Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley”) internal control requirements. We currently use a mix of property management service providers that include large national real estate service firms, including an affiliate of the Advisor, and smaller local firms, including in certain cases our joint venture partners. Our property management service providers are generally hired to perform both property management and leasing services for our properties.

We seek to minimize risk and maintain stability of income and principal value through broad diversification across property sectors and geographic markets and by balancing tenant lease expirations and debt maturities across the Fund Portfolio. Our diversification goals also take into account investing in sectors or regions we believe will create returns consistent with our investment objective. Under normal conditions, we intend to pursue investments principally in well-located, well-leased assets within the office, retail, industrial and apartment sectors, which we refer to as the “Primary Sectors”. We will also pursue investments in certain sub-sectors of the Primary Sectors, for example the medical office sub-sector of the office sector or the student oriented housing sub-sector of the apartment sector. We expect to actively manage the mix of properties and

 

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markets over time in response to changing operating fundamentals within each property sector and to changing economies and real estate markets in the geographic areas considered for investment. When consistent with our investment objectives, we will also seek to maximize the tax efficiency of our investments through like-kind exchanges and other tax planning strategies.

A key ratio reviewed by management in our investment decision process is the cash flow generated by the proposed investment, from all sources, compared to the amount of cash investment required (the “Cash on Cash Return”). Generally, we look at the Cash on Cash Returns over the one, five and ten-year time horizons and select investments that we believe meet our objectives. We own certain investments that provide us with significant cash flows that do not get treated as revenue under GAAP, but do get factored into our Cash on Cash Return calculations. Examples of such non-revenue generating cash flows include the sales tax sharing agreement at Marketplace at Northglenn (See Note 2 for a description of the Enhanced Sales Tax Incentive Program (“ESTIP”)), the real estate tax reimbursement agreement at 25850 S. Ridgeland (See Note 2 for a description of the 25850 S. Ridgeland Tax Increment Financing Note (“TIF Note”)) and the income guarantees from the seller of our four student oriented apartment communities acquired in November 2007. For GAAP purposes, cash received from the Marketplace at Northglenn ESTIP and 25850 S. Ridgeland TIF Note is split between repayment of the principal balance on the notes receivable and interest income earned on those notes. For GAAP purposes, cash received from the seller of the student oriented apartment communities income guarantees are treated as a reduction of purchase price. Additionally, certain GAAP concepts such as straight-line rent and depreciation and amortization, are not factored into our Cash on Cash Returns (See Note 2).

The following tables summarize our diversification by property sector and geographic region based upon the fair value of our Consolidated and Unconsolidated Properties. The ten-year lease expiration table represents the lease expirations by both total square feet and annualized minimum base rents for current tenants of our Consolidated and Unconsolidated Properties. The ten-year debt repayment schedule represents debt principal repayments and maturities and the weighted average interest rate of those repayments and maturities for our Consolidated and Unconsolidated Properties. These tables provide examples of how the Advisor evaluates the Fund Portfolio when making investment decisions.

Property Sector Diversification

 

Consolidated Properties

    
     Percent of Fair Value  
     2007     2006  

Office

    

Commercial Office

   32 %   30 %

Medical Office

   15 %   24 %

Retail

   21 %   26 %

Industrial

   15 %   20 %

Apartment

   17 %   —    

Unconsolidated Properties

    
     Percent of Fair Value  
     2007     2006  

Office

    

Commercial Office

   48 %   48 %

Medical Office

   —       —    

Retail

   52 %   52 %

Industrial

   —       —    

Apartment

   —       —    

 

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Geographic Region Diversification

 

Consolidated Properties

    
     Percent of Fair Value  
     2007     2006  

East

   12 %   12 %

West

   48 %   64 %

Midwest

   11 %   5 %

South

   25 %   19 %

International

   4 %   —    

Unconsolidated Properties

    
     Percent of Fair Value  
     2007     2006  

East

   —       —    

West

   48 %   48 %

Midwest

   52 %   52 %

South

   —       —    

International

   —       —    

Future Lease Expirations

 

Consolidated Properties

        
     Total
Square Footage
   Annualized
Minimum
Base Rents
   Percent of
Annualized Minimum
Base Rents
 

2008

   1,604,000    $ 24,386,000    31.5 %

2009

   480,000      4,237,000    5.5 %

2010

   260,000      5,328,000    6.9 %

2011

   384,000      6,726,000    8.7 %

2012

   356,000      8,452,000    10.9 %

2013

   391,000      2,565,000    3.3 %

2014

   897,000      4,548,000    5.9 %

2015

   91,000      1,358,000    1.8 %

2016

   112,000      2,130,000    2.7 %

2017

   1,507,000      11,529,000    14.9 %

2018 and thereafter

   1,158,000      6,084,000    7.9 %

 

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Unconsolidated Properties

        
     Total
Square Footage
   Annualized
Minimum
Base Rents
   Percent of
Annualized Minimum
Base Rents
 

2008

   38,000    $ 1,103,000    3.3 %

2009

   31,000      975,000    2.9 %

2010

   96,000      4,367,000    13.0 %

2011

   67,000      3,664,000    10.9 %

2012

   7,000      254,000    0.8 %

2013

   99,000      4,639,000    13.9 %

2014

   60,000      2,529,000    7.6 %

2015

   11,000      239,000    0.7 %

2016

   52,000      2,225,000    6.6 %

2017

   1,000      65,000    0.2 %

2018 and thereafter

   394,000      13,425,000    40.1 %

Ten-Year Debt Repayment

 

Consolidated Properties

       
     Principal Repayments
and Maturities
   Percent of Total
Outstanding Debt
    Weighted Average
Interest Rate
 

2008

   $ 3,716,728    0.6 %   5.56 %

2009

     4,089,771    0.6 %   5.55 %

2010

     38,287,199    5.8 %   5.58 %

2011

     42,861,495    6.4 %   5.55 %

2012

     35,022,975    5.3 %   5.51 %

2013

     120,148,722    18.1 %   5.63 %

2014

     158,616,590    23.9 %   5.60 %

2015

     47,288,670    7.1 %   5.56 %

2016

     58,802,200    8.8 %   5.53 %

2017

     124,240,959    18.7 %   5.43 %

2018 and thereafter

     31,745,833    4.8 %   5.30 %

Unconsolidated Properties

       
     Principal Repayments
and Maturities
   Percent of Total
Outstanding Debt
    Weighted Average
Interest Rate
 

2008

   $ 2,519,316    1.6 %   5.63 %

2009

     2,664,743    1.7 %   5.63 %

2010

     3,123,273    2.0 %   5.62 %

2011

     3,742,061    2.4 %   5.62 %

2012

     3,957,704    2.5 %   5.62 %

2013

     4,185,774    2.7 %   5.62 %

2014

     82,992,462    53.3 %   5.62 %

2015

     52,380,622    33.8 %   5.58 %

2016

     —      —       —    

2017

     —      —       —    

2018 and thereafter

     —      —       —    

 

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We may employ debt financing in an effort to enhance returns when mortgage interest rates are at attractive levels relative to real estate income yields. To moderate risk, Fund Portfolio leverage (long-term non-recourse debt) is expected to be limited to approximately 65%. We rely primarily on long-term fixed-rate financing to lock in favorable spreads between real estate income yields and mortgage interest rates, and strive to maintain a balanced schedule of debt maturities.

We may also seek to enhance overall portfolio returns by investing selectively in higher risk properties involving more significant leasing and/or capital reinvestment challenges. Now that the Fund has exceeded $300 million in NAV, we may also invest up to 25% of our assets in non-Primary Sectors and/or properties located outside of the United States (“Other Investments”). Other Investments will be considered when the anticipated incremental return properly compensates us for the inherent incremental risk. As of December 31, 2007, we have made one Other Investment, Railway Street Corporate Centre, a 137,000 square-foot, multi-tenant office building located in Calgary, Canada. See Item 2. “Acquisitions”.

There are several component strategies that we intend to employ to successfully invest our capital, produce incremental cash flow and net income and grow our NAV. These include:

 

   

finding and acquiring quality real estate investments. We intend to focus on acquiring well-located institutional quality real estate investments that provide stability through various real estate cycles.

 

   

the continued successful and timely investment in new properties and financial interests in properties. In order to achieve this goal, we have made and will continue to make effective use of various ownership structures to access investment opportunities that might otherwise be unavailable to us.

 

   

investment in secondary metropolitan markets. We will seek investments in secondary metropolitan markets where the investment opportunities and available Cash on Cash Returns, with risk taken into account, are more attractive than in primary markets. Currently, we are predominantly invested in primary real estate markets throughout the United States. If real estate yields continue to compress, we will selectively seek investments in additional markets to continue to achieve our diversification objectives and appropriate risk-adjusted returns.

 

   

ability to secure financing. We have primarily used long-term, fixed-rate mortgage financing that is accretive to the underlying expected property returns. Our future performance is partially dependent on the direction of interest rates and lenders’ continued willingness to lend at competitive rates. In periods of increasing interest rates Cash on Cash Returns are subject to dilution. Under these market conditions, we may use the following strategies to attempt to improve investment returns:

 

   

invest in properties with favorable in-place debt that we can assume.

 

   

invest in structured partnerships and joint ventures that offer us a preferred right to cash flow.

 

   

invest in select secondary markets that offer higher Cash on Cash Returns.

 

   

invest in properties or markets with moderately higher risk.

Seasonality

Our investments are not materially impacted by seasonality, despite certain of our retail tenants being impacted by seasonality. Percentage rents (rents computed as a percentage of tenant sales) that we earn from investments in retail properties may, in the future, be impacted by seasonality.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. For example, significant estimates and assumptions have been made with respect to the useful lives of assets,

 

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recoverable amounts of receivables, and initial valuations and related amortization periods of deferred costs and intangibles, particularly with respect to property acquisitions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Critical Accounting Policies

Critical accounting policies are those that are both significant to the overall presentation of our financial condition and results of operations in our consolidated financial statements and require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments. Our critical accounting policies are those applicable to the following:

Initial Valuations and Estimated Useful Lives or Amortization Periods for Real Estate Investments and Intangibles

At acquisition, we make an assessment of the value and composition of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. These assessments consider fair values of the respective assets and liabilities and are primarily determined based on estimated future cash flows using appropriate discount and capitalization rates, but may also be based on independent appraisals or other market data. The estimated future cash flows that are used for this analysis reflect the historical operations of the property, known trends and changes expected in current market and economic conditions that would impact the property’s operations, and our plans for such property. These estimates are particularly important as they are used for the allocation of purchase price between depreciable and non-depreciable real estate and other identifiable intangibles, including above, below and at-market leases. As a result, the impact of these estimates on our operations could be substantial. Significant differences in annual depreciation or amortization expense may result from the differing useful life or amortization periods related to such purchased assets and liabilities.

Events or changes in circumstances concerning a property may occur, which could indicate that the carrying values or amortization periods of the assets and liabilities may require adjustment. The resulting recovery analysis also depends on an analysis of future cash flows to be generated from a property’s assets and liabilities. Changes in our overall plans and views on current market and economic conditions may have a significant impact on the resulting estimated future cash flows of a property that are analyzed for these purposes.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Real estate investments are individually evaluated for impairment annually or whenever conditions exist which may indicate that it is probable that the sum of expected future cash flows (on an undiscounted basis) over the anticipated holding period is less than its depreciated historical cost. Upon determination that a permanent impairment has occurred, rental properties will be reduced to their fair value.

Our estimate of the expected future cash flows used in testing for impairment is highly subjective and based on, among other things, our estimates regarding future market conditions, rental rates, occupancy levels, costs of tenant improvements, leasing commissions and other tenant concessions, assumptions regarding the residual value of our properties at the end of our anticipated holding period, discount rates and the length of our anticipated holding period. These assumptions could differ materially from actual results. If our strategy changes or if market conditions otherwise dictate a reduction in the holding period and an earlier sale date, an impairment loss could be recognized and such loss could be material.

The Fund evaluates the carrying value of its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures in accordance with Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion 18, “The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock.” We analyze our investments in unconsolidated real estate affiliates when circumstances change and at least annually and determine if an “other-than-temporary” impairment exists and, if so, utilize a undiscounted cash flow analysis to assess our ability to recover our carrying cost of the investment. The Fund concluded that it did not have an “other-than-temporary” impairment in any of its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures in 2007, 2006 or 2005.

 

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Recoverable Amounts of Receivables

We make periodic assessments of the collectibility of receivables (including deferred rent receivable) based on a specific review of the risk of loss on specific accounts or amounts. The receivable analysis places particular emphasis on past-due accounts and considers the nature and age of the receivables, the payment history and financial condition of the payee, the basis for any disputes or negotiations with the payee and other information that may impact collectibility. The analysis considers the probability of collection of the unbilled deferred rent receivable given our experience regarding such amounts. The resulting estimates of any allowance or reserve related to the recovery of these items are subject to revision as these factors change and are sensitive to the effects of economic and market conditions on such payees.

Tenant Improvements versus Lease Incentives

At the inception of a lease, we are often required to expend money to get the leased space ready for tenant occupancy or to induce the tenant to sign the lease. We make subjective judgments based on the facts and circumstances behind each lease to determine whether we have purchased an asset for the Fund as is the case for a tenant improvement or if we have, in essence, paid the tenant an inducement fee to sign the lease. Tenant improvements are recorded as investments in real estate and depreciated over the shorter of the lease life or asset life. Lease incentives are recorded as deferred expenses and are amortized against minimum rent revenue over the life of the lease.

Held For Sale

Pursuant to the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard 144, properties held-for-sale are carried at the lower of their carrying values (i.e., cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment loss recognized, where applicable) or estimated fair values less costs to sell. Fair value is based upon the property’s most recent appraisal by a third party and carrying values are reassessed at each balance sheet date. Due to market fluctuation, actual proceeds realized on the ultimate sale of these properties may differ from estimates and such differences could be material. Depreciation and amortization cease once a property is classified as held-for-sale.

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The Fund’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, the instructions to Form 10-K and Regulation S-X and include the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, consolidated variable interest entities and the unconsolidated investments in real estate affiliates. We consider APB Opinion 18: “The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock”, Statement of Position (“SOP”) 78-9: “Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures”, Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 96-16: “Investors Accounting for an Investee When the Investor has the Majority of the Voting Interest but the Minority Partners have Certain Approval or Veto Rights”, EITF 04-5: “Determining Whether a General Partner, or General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights” and FASB Interpretation No. 46 (Revised 2003): “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities—An Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46(R)”), to determine the method of accounting for each entity in which we own less than a 100% interest. In determining whether we have a controlling interest in a non-wholly owned entity and the requirement to consolidate the accounts of that entity, we consider factors such as ownership interest, board representation, management representation, authority to make decisions, and contractual and substantive participating rights of the members as well as whether the entity is a variable interest entity in which the Fund will absorb the majority of the entity’s expected losses, if they occur, or receive the majority of the expected residual returns, if they occur, or both. With respect to our 80% interest in 111 Sutter Street, we have concluded that we do not control the non wholly-owned entity, despite having an ownership interest of 50% or greater, because the entity is not considered a variable interest entity and the approval of all of the members is contractually required with respect to major decisions, such as operating and capital budgets, the sale, exchange or other disposition of real property, the commencement, compromise or settlement of any

 

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lawsuit, legal proceeding or arbitration or the placement of new or additional financing collateralized by assets of the venture. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Results of Operations

General

Our revenues are primarily received from tenants in the form of fixed minimum base rents and recoveries of operating expenses. Our expenses primarily relate to the costs of operating and financing the properties. Due to the fixed nature of the revenue and expense streams in the Fund Portfolio, significant future growth in cash flow and net income will need to be generated through the acquisition of additional properties. Our share of the net income or net loss from Unconsolidated Properties is included in the equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates.

Results of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006:

We believe the following analyses of comparable real estate investments provide important information about the operating results of our real estate investments, such as trends in total revenues or operating expenses that may not be as apparent in a period-over-period comparison of the entire Fund. Comparable real estate investments represent properties owned by us at December 31, 2007, which were also owned by us during the entire year ended on December 31, 2006. Comparable real estate investments at December 31, 2007 include Monument IV at Worldgate, Havertys Furniture, Hagemeyer Distribution Center, 25850 S. Ridgeland, Georgia Door Sales Distribution Center, 105 Kendall Park Lane, Waipio Shopping Center, Marketplace at Northglenn and the CHW Medical Office Portfolio.

Revenues

 

     Total Fund  
     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
   Year Ended
December 31, 2006
   $ Change    %
Change
 

Revenues:

           

Minimum rents

   $ 55,285,630    $ 36,453,929    $ 18,831,701    51.7 %

Tenant recoveries and other rental income

     14,140,739      9,219,432      4,921,307    53.4 %
                       

Total revenues

   $ 69,426,369    $ 45,673,361    $ 23,753,008    52.0 %

Increases in revenue line items from 2006 to 2007 are primarily attributable to the acquisition of the real estate investments that occurred during 2006 and 2007.

Included in minimum rents, as a net increase, are SFAS 141 and 142 above- and below-market lease amortization (See Note 2) of $1,505,202 and $1,429,627 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Also included in minimum rents is straight-line rental income, representing rents recognized prior to being billed and collectible as provided by the terms of the lease, of $1,980,655 and $1,590,552 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Tenant recoveries relate mainly to real estate taxes and certain property operating expenses that are paid by us and are recoverable under the various tenants’ leases.

 

     Comparable Real Estate Investments  
     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
   Year Ended
December 31, 2006
   $ Change     %
Change
 

Revenues:

          

Minimum rents

   $ 35,646,054    $ 36,327,702    $ (681,648 )   (1.9 )%

Tenant recoveries and other rental income

     11,118,594      9,207,574      1,911,020     20.8 %
                        

Total revenues

   $ 46,764,648    $ 45,535,276    $ 1,229,372     2.7 %

 

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     Total Revenues Reconciliation
     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
   Year Ended
December 31, 2006

Total revenues:

     

Comparable real estate investments

   $ 46,764,648    $ 45,535,276

Non-comparable real estate investments

     22,661,721      138,085
             

Total revenues

   $ 69,426,369    $ 45,673,361

Minimum rents at comparable real estate investments decreased by $681,648 between the year ended December 31, 2007 and the same period in 2006. The decrease resulted from an approximate $536,000 decrease at the CHW Medical Office Portfolio due to decreased occupancy during 2007 compared to 2006. The decrease also stemmed from an approximate $379,000 decrease at the Marketplace at Northglenn due to lower amortization from below-market leases due to lease expirations as well as slightly decreased occupancy. These decreases were partially offset by an approximate $164,000 increase in minimum rent at Waipio Shopping Center due to lease renewals at higher rental rates and an approximate $35,000 increase in minimum rent at Havertys Furniture due to the expansion. Tenant recoveries and other rental income increased by $1,911,020 for the year ended December 31, 2007 over the same period in 2006 as a result of three items. First, an approximate $1,322,000 increase in recoveries at the CHW Medical Office Portfolio related to increases in reimbursable insurance expense and general operating expenses, as well as conversions from gross leases to net leases. Second, an approximate $35,000 increase at Havertys Furniture due to the expansion. Third, an approximate $498,000 combined increase at Waipio Shopping Center, Marketplace at Northglenn and Monument IV at Worldgate due to increases in various reimbursable operating expenses.

Operating Expenses

 

     Total Fund  
     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
   Year Ended
December 31, 2006
   $ Change    %
Change
 

Operating expenses:

           

Real estate taxes

   $ 7,342,822    $ 4,846,485    $ 2,496,337    51.5 %

Property operating

     12,010,493      8,208,386      3,802,107    46.3 %

Manager and advisor fees

     7,426,210      5,176,217      2,249,993    43.5 %

Fund level expenses

     2,659,349      2,035,099      624,250    30.7 %

Provision for doubtful accounts

     378,998      358,742      20,256    5.6 %

General and administrative

     527,998      420,868      107,130    25.5 %

Depreciation and amortization

     30,644,221      17,005,842      13,638,379    80.2 %
                       

Total operating expenses

   $ 60,990,091    $ 38,051,639    $ 22,938,452    60.3 %

Increases in operating expense line items from 2006 to 2007 are primarily attributable to the acquisition of the real estate investments that occurred during 2006 and 2007.

Real estate taxes and property operating expenses consist of the costs of ownership and operation of the real estate investments, many of which are recoverable under net leases. Examples of property operating expenses include insurance, utilities and repair and maintenance expenses.

Manager and advisor fees relate to the fixed and variable management and advisory fees earned by the Manager and Advisor. Fixed fees increase or decrease based on changes in the NAV, but are expected to grow as we continue to sell Common Stock and acquire additional properties. Variable fees are calculated as a formula of cash flow generated from owning and operating the real estate investments and will fluctuate as future cash flows fluctuate, but are expected to grow as the Fund grows. Increase in manager and advisor fees from 2006 to 2007 relate mainly to the fixed management and advisory fee.

 

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Our Fund level expenses in 2007 and 2006 were subject to an expense limitation and reimbursement agreement (the “Expense Limitation Agreement”) with the Manager (See Note 8), which limits certain expenses to 0.75% of NAV. These expenses relate mainly to our offering, compliance and administration related costs. We record Fund level expenses based on a calculation of 0.75% of NAV annually, calculated quarterly, limited to actual costs incurred by the Fund during the current quarter plus reimbursable expenses carried forward from prior periods. Expenses in excess of the 0.75% of NAV annually, calculated quarterly, will be carried forward for up to three years. As of December 31, 2007, no Fund level expenses were being carried forward by the Manager. As of December 31, 2006, Fund level expenses of $50,882 were carried forward by the Manager, all of which were reimbursed to the Manager by us during 2007. The Expense Limitation Agreement was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2007, but was renewed and extended through December 31, 2008, after which time we will be responsible for all expenses as incurred, unless the agreement is renewed by the Manager and the Fund at their discretion. Significant amounts of Fund level expenses are expected to be incurred during the next few years as we are required to comply with the disclosure rules of the SEC and the heightened internal control requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley.

Provision for doubtful accounts relate to receivables deemed as potentially uncollectible due to the age of the receivable or the status of the tenant. Increases in provision for doubtful accounts from 2006 to 2007 relate mainly to tenant bankruptcies at some of our multi-tenant retail and office properties.

General and administrative expenses relate mainly to property expenses unrelated to property operations. Increase in general and administrative expenses from 2006 to 2007 relate mainly to bank fees and state taxes.

We expect depreciation and amortization expense to increase as we acquire new real estate investments. Depreciation and amortization expense will be impacted by the values assigned to buildings, personal property and in-place lease assets as part of the initial purchase price allocation.

 

     Comparable Real Estate Investments  
     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
   Year Ended
December 31, 2006
   $ Change    %
Change
 

Operating expenses:

           

Real estate taxes

   $ 5,028,059    $ 4,832,797    $ 195,262    4.0 %

Property operating

     9,009,142      8,208,111      801,031    9.8 %

Provision for doubtful accounts

     372,168      358,742      13,426    3.7 %

General and administrative

     475,922      331,598      144,324    43.5 %

Depreciation and amortization

     18,332,284      16,911,799      1,420,485    8.4 %
                       

Total operating expenses

   $ 33,217,575    $ 30,643,047    $ 2,574,528    8.4 %

 

     Operating Expenses
Reconciliation
     Year Ended
December 31,
2007
   Year Ended
December 31,
2006

Total operating expenses:

     

Comparable real estate investments

   $ 33,217,575    $ 30,643,047

Non-comparable real estate investments

     17,634,881      108,006

Manager and advisor fees

     7,426,210      5,176,217

Fund level expenses

     2,659,349      2,035,099

General and administrative

     52,076      89,270
             

Total operating expenses

   $ 60,990,091    $ 38,051,639

The increase in real estate taxes expense at comparable real estate investments is mainly due to an increase of $109,000 at Monument IV at Worldgate as a result of being reassessed at a higher value.

 

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The increase in property operating expenses at comparable real estate investments is primarily related to an increase in snow removal expense at Marketplace at Northglenn of approximately $192,000 in addition to increased insurance costs at our properties in the amount of $150,000 and increases in general operating expenses. Denver, Colorado had significant amounts of snow fall during 2007 that had not occurred during the same period in 2006, which caused the increased snow removal costs at Marketplace at Northglenn.

The increase in provision for doubtful accounts at comparable properties is mainly related to an increase in uncollectible accounts at the CHW Medical Office Portfolio of $177,000 due to tenant bankruptcies, partially offset by a decrease in uncollectible accounts at Marketplace at Northglenn of $163,000 related to tenant bankruptcies that did not occur in 2007.

The increase in general and administrative expense at comparable properties is primarily related to certain non-reimbursable state and local taxes and general property level legal costs.

The increase in depreciation and amortization expense at comparable properties is primarily related to the depreciation and amortization of capital expenditures incurred during 2006 and 2007 and the write-off of tenant improvements and lease commissions with respect to certain tenants that terminated their leases early at both the CHW Medical Office Portfolio and Marketplace at Northglenn.

Other Income and Expenses

 

     Total Fund  
     Year Ended
December 31,
2007
    Year Ended
December 31,
2006
    $ Change     %
Change
 

Other income and (expenses):

        

Interest income

   $ 1,759,911     $ 1,562,157     $ 197,754     12.7 %

Interest expense

     (25,164,519 )     (15,822,567 )     (9,341,952 )   (59.0 )%

Loss allocated to minority interests

     572,243       155,606       416,637     267.8 %

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates

     536,175       424,956       111,219     26.2 %

Loss on foreign currency derivative

     (503,629 )     —         (503,629 )   —   %
                          

Total other income and (expenses):

   $ (22,799,819 )   $ (13,679,848 )   $ (9,119,971 )   (66.7 )%

Interest income increased for the year ended December 31, 2007 over 2006 as a result of investing higher excess cash balances in 2007 than were invested in 2006, prior to closing on real estate investments.

Interest expense increased from 2006 to 2007 primarily due to the acquisition of real estate investments that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2006 and during 2007. We expect interest expense to increase in the future as we acquire new real estate investments using leverage. Interest expense includes the amortization of deferred finance fees, excluding those related to properties held for sale, of $601,368 and $544,129 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Also included in interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, as a net reduction, is amortization of debt premium and discount associated with the assumption of debt of $121,156 and $282,180, respectively.

Loss allocated to minority interests represents the other owners’ share of the net loss recognized from operations of our consolidated joint ventures (See Note 3). The amount of future income or loss allocated to the minority interest owners of our consolidated joint ventures will be directly impacted by the net income or net loss recognized by that investment. Increase in loss allocated to minority interests from 2006 to 2007 is mainly attributable to the acquisition of 18922 Forge Drive, The District at Howell Mill, Cabana Beach San Marcos, Cabana Beach Gainesville, Campus Lodge Athens and Campus Lodge Columbia in 2007 and 9800 South Meridian in the fourth quarter of 2006.

 

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Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates increased by $111,219 as equity in the income at 111 Sutter Street increased by $313,347 from equity loss of $321,845 for the year ended December 31, 2006 to equity loss of $8,498 for the year ended December 31, 2007. The increase at 111 Sutter stemmed from new leasing at higher rental rates as well as the recovery of supplemental real estate taxes related to prior years. Equity income from Legacy Village decreased by $202,128 from equity income of $746,801 for the year ended December 31, 2006 to equity income of $544,673 for the year ended December 31, 2007. The decrease at Legacy resulted from a lease termination fee earned in 2006 that did not recur in 2007. This decrease was partially offset by the reversal of the co-tenancy reserve in 2007.

Loss on foreign currency derivative relates to the change in fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts. The decrease in fair value resulted from the weakening of the United States Dollar against the Canadian Dollar during the third and fourth quarters of 2007.

Discontinued Operations

 

     Total Fund  
     Year Ended
December 31,
2007
   Year Ended
December 31,
2006
    $ Change    %
Change
 

Discontinued operations:

          

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   $ 727,452    $ (704,878 )   $ 1,432,330    203.2 %

Decrease in loss from discontinued operations is related to two items. First, Metropolitan Park North was held for twelve months during 2007 compared to only nine months in 2006. Second, Metropolitan Park North ceased depreciation and amortization once it was designated as held for sale on July 26, 2007 (See Note 3).

Results of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005:

We believe the following analyses of comparable real estate investments provide important information about the operating results of our real estate investments, such as trends in total revenues or operating expenses that may not be as apparent in a period-over-period comparison of the entire Fund. Comparable real estate investments represent properties owned by us at December 31, 2006, which were also owned by us during the entire year ended on December 31, 2005. Comparable real estate investments at December 31, 2006 include Monument IV at Worldgate, Havertys Furniture, Hagemeyer Distribution Center and 25850 S. Ridgeland.

Revenues

 

     Total Fund  
     Year Ended
December 31, 2006
   Year Ended
December 31, 2005
   $ Change    %
Change
 

Revenues:

           

Minimum rents

   $ 36,453,929    $ 13,246,485    $ 23,207,444    175.2 %

Tenant recoveries and other rental income

     9,219,432      1,756,582      7,462,850    424.9 %
                       

Total revenues

   $ 45,673,361    $ 15,003,067    $ 30,670,294    204.4 %

Increases in revenue line items from 2005 to 2006 are primarily attributable to the acquisition of the real estate investments that occurred during 2005 and 2006.

Included in minimum rents, as an increase, are SFAS 141 and 142 above- and below-market lease accretion (See Note 2) of $1,429,627 and $952,745 for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Also included in minimum rents is straight-line rental income, representing rents recognized prior to being billed and collectible as provided by the terms of the lease, of $1,590,552 and $881,106 for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

 

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Tenant recoveries relate mainly to real estate taxes and certain property operating expenses that are paid by us and are recoverable under the various tenants’ leases.

 

     Comparable Real Estate Investments  
     Year Ended
December 31, 2006
   Year Ended
December 31, 2005
   $ Change    %
Change
 

Revenues:

           

Minimum rents

   $ 11,504,794    $ 10,423,821    $ 1,080,973    10.4 %

Tenant recoveries and other rental income

     1,079,821      1,028,380      51,441    5.0 %
                       

Total revenues

   $ 12,584,615    $ 11,452,201    $ 1,132,414    9.9 %

 

     Total Revenues Reconciliation
     Year Ended
December 31, 2006
   Year Ended
December 31, 2005

Total revenues:

     

Comparable real estate investments

   $ 12,584,615    $ 11,452,201

Non-comparable real estate investments

     33,088,746      3,550,866
             

Total revenues

   $ 45,673,361    $ 15,003,067

Minimum rents at comparable real estate investments increased for the year ended December 31, 2006 over the same period in 2005 as a result of additional rental revenue related to the Havertys Furniture expansion of approximately $1,100,000. Tenant recoveries and other rental income increased for the year end December 31, 2006 over the same period in 2005 as a result of an increase in recoveries at Havertys Furniture of approximately $98,000 related to the increased square footage of the building which was partially offset by a decrease in real estate tax recoveries at Monument IV at Worldgate of approximately $51,000.

Operating Expenses

 

     Total Fund  
     Year Ended
December 31, 2006
   Year Ended
December 31, 2005
   $ Change    %
Change
 

Operating expenses:

           

Real estate taxes

   $ 4,846,485    $ 1,616,554    $ 3,229,931    199.8 %

Property operating

     8,208,386      652,433      7,555,953    1158.1 %

Manager and advisor fees

     5,176,217      2,558,389      2,617,828    102.3 %

Fund level expenses

     2,035,099      937,109      1,097,990    117.2 %

Provision for doubtful accounts

     358,742      —        358,742    —    

General and administrative

     420,868      75,081      345,787    460.6 %

Depreciation and amortization

     17,005,842      4,794,262      12,211,580    254.7 %
                       

Total operating expenses

   $ 38,051,639    $ 10,633,828    $ 27,417,811    257.8 %

Increases in operating expense line items from 2005 to 2006 are primarily attributable to the acquisition of the real estate investments that occurred during 2005 and 2006.

Real estate taxes and property operating expenses consist of the costs of ownership and operation of the real estate investments, many of which are recoverable under net leases. Examples of property operating expenses include insurance, utilities and repair and maintenance expenses.

Manager and advisor fees relate to the fixed and variable management and advisory fees earned by the Manager and the Advisor. Fixed fees increase or decrease based on changes in the NAV, but are expected to grow as we continue to sell Common Stock and acquire additional properties. Variable fees are calculated as a

 

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formula of cash flow generated from owning and operating the real estate investments and will fluctuate as future cash flows fluctuate, but are expected to grow as the Fund grows. Increase in manager and advisor fees from 2006 to 2007 relate mainly to the fixed management and advisory fee.

Our Fund level expenses in 2006 and 2005 were subject to the Expense Limitation Agreement (See Note 8). As of December 31, 2006, Fund level expenses of $50,882 were being carried forward by the Manager. At December 31, 2005, Fund level expenses of $225,525 were being carried forward, all of which were reimbursed to the Manager by us during 2006.

Provision for doubtful accounts relate to receivables deemed as potentially uncollectible due to the age of the receivable or the status of the tenant. Increases in provision for doubtful accounts from 2005 to 2006 relate mainly to tenant bankruptcies at some of our multi tenant retail and office properties.

General and administrative expenses relate mainly to property expenses unrelated to property operations. Increase in general and administrative expenses from 2006 to 2007 relate mainly to bank fees and state taxes.

We expect depreciation and amortization expense to increase as we acquire new real estate investments. Depreciation and amortization expense will be impacted by the values assigned to buildings and in-place lease assets as part of the initial purchase price allocation.

 

     Comparable Real Estate Investments  
     Year Ended
December 31, 2006
   Year Ended
December 31, 2005
   $ Change    %
Change
 

Operating expenses:

           

Real estate taxes

   $ 1,498,848    $ 1,296,454    $ 202,394    15.6 %

Property operating

     229,317      155,553      73,764    47.4 %

Depreciation and amortization

     3,648,432      3,436,143      212,289    6.2 %
                       

Total operating expenses

   $ 5,376,597    $ 4,888,150    $ 488,447    10.0 %

 

     Operating Expenses
Reconciliation
     Year Ended
December 31,
2006
   Year Ended
December 31,
2005

Total operating expenses:

     

Comparable real estate investments

   $ 5,376,597    $ 4,888,150

Non-comparable real estate investments

     25,042,858      2,175,099

Manager and advisor fees

     5,176,217      2,558,389

Fund level expenses

     2,035,099      937,109

General and administrative

     420,868      75,081
             

Total operating expenses

   $ 38,051,639    $ 10,633,828

The increase in real estate taxes expense at comparable real estate investments is due to an increased assessed value on Havertys Furniture due to the expiration of a tax reduction agreement on the property.

The increase in property operating expenses is the result of increased insurance costs for our real estate investments and legal costs at 25850 S. Ridgeland. As a result of the losses incurred by the insurance industry during the 2005 hurricane season, the cost of property insurance has increased for many of our properties. We incurred legal costs at 25850 S. Ridgeland to determine our rights associated with the lawsuit between the tenant and seller and the impact of the Illinois Pollution Control Board hearing.

The increase in depreciation and amortization expense is a result of the Havertys Furniture building expansion, which was completed and put into service during the first half of 2006.

 

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Other Income and Expenses

 

     Total Fund  
     Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2005
    $ Change     % Change  

Other income and (expenses):

        

Interest income

   $ 1,562,157     $ 898,256     $ 663,901     73.9 %

Interest expense

     (15,822,567 )     (5,371,190 )     (10,451,377 )   (194.6 )%

Loss allocated to minority interests

     155,606       10,844       144,762     1335.0 %

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates

     424,956       116,067       308,889     266.1 %
                          

Total other income and (expenses):

   $ (13,679,848 )   $ (4,346,023 )   $ (9,333,825 )   (214.8 )%

Interest income increased for the year ended December 31, 2006 over 2005 as a result of investing idle cash from the sale of Common Stock in 2006 prior to closing on real estate investments and earning interest income on the Marketplace at Northglenn ESTIP Note (See Note 2) during 2006.

We expect interest expense to increase in the future as we acquire new real estate investments using leverage. Interest expense includes the amortization of deferred finance fees of $544,129 and $214,960 for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Also included in interest expense in 2006, as a reduction, is amortization of debt premium associated with the assumption of debt on the CHW Medical Office Portfolio of $285,357, and as an increase, amortization of debt discount associated with the assumption of debt on Stirling Slidell Shopping Centre of $3,177.

Loss allocated to minority interests represents the other owners’ share of the net loss recognized from operations of our consolidated joint ventures for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. The amount of future income or loss allocated to the minority interest owners of our consolidated joint ventures will be directly impacted by the net income or net loss recognized by that investment. Increase in loss allocated to minority interests from 2005 to 2006 is directly attributable to the acquisition of the CHW Medial Office Portfolio in 2005 and 9800 South Meridian in 2006.

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates increased by $308,889 as equity income from Legacy Village increased by $475,054 from equity income of $271,747 for the year ended December 31, 2005 to equity income of $746,801 for the year ended December 31, 2006 as a result of an increase in rental income in 2006 from certain tenants who reached their maximum reduced rent provision and resumed paying full rent in connection with the triggering of co-tenancy provisions related to the closure of Expo Design Center in August 2005 (see “Significant Events” below for a further discussion of the co-tenancy provisions). Equity in the loss at 111 Sutter Street increased by $166,165 from equity loss of $155,680 for the period from March 29, 2005 (acquisition date) through December 31, 2005 to an equity loss of $321,845 for the year ended December 31, 2006 as a result of owning the property for a full year in 2006 compared to only nine months in 2005. Additionally, 111 Sutter Street paid the Fund income on a second mortgage loan extended by the Fund to 111 Sutter Street during 2005.

Discontinued Operations

 

     Total Fund
     Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2005
   $ Change     %
Change

Discontinued operations:

         

Loss from discontinued operations

   $ (704,878 )   $ —      $ (704,878 )   —  

Decrease in loss from discontinued operations is related to Metropolitan Park North, which was acquired in 2006 and designated as held for sale on July 26, 2007 (See Note 3).

 

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Significant Events

Events at Consolidated Properties

Construction on the Havertys Furniture 297,000 square foot expansion commenced in May 2005 and was completed in April 2006. The rent from the expansion had a favorable impact on our cash flow in 2006 and 2007 and we expect it to have a favorable impact going forward. The cost for the Havertys Furniture expansion was approximately $11.0 million. The tenant took occupancy and began paying rent during the first and second quarter of 2006. We obtained an $11.5 million construction loan on the expansion in late December 2005, which had an outstanding balance of $11.0 million and $10.1 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, at a fixed-rate of 6.19%. The construction loan converted to a permanent mortgage loan during 2007, at the same interest rate. As part of the building expansion, the tenant extended its lease expiration from 2017 to 2021.

Events at Unconsolidated Properties

During August 2005, Expo Design Center closed its Legacy Village store as part of a broader decision to close 15 stores across the country. However, Home Depot, Inc., the parent company of Expo Design Center, is obligated to pay full rent through 2044.

The store closure triggered co-tenancy provisions in the leases of three tenants at Legacy Village. These co-tenancy provisions have various conditions, but, in general, they require either certain anchor tenants or certain amounts of square footage to be occupied and open for business or the three tenants gain certain rights. Pursuant to the leases, these three tenants have the right to pay alternative rent during the time the co-tenancy provisions are not met and would allow the tenants to terminate their leases early if the Expo Design Center space was not re-tenanted.

The Expo Design Center space had not been re-tenanted at September 2006, when an anchor tenant of the property gave notice of its intent to terminate its lease effective November 2006 as a result of the co-tenancy provisions triggered by the Expo Design Center store closure. During December 2006, the anchor tenant signed a lease modification, which nullified the lease termination. Among other things, the lease modification reduces the base rent payable by the tenant through 2014, after which time the rent returns to its original amount. The term of the lease was not changed and continues through 2019. In September 2007, a tenant subleased a portion of the Expo Design Center space, thereby nullifying all remaining co-tenancy provisions.

The co-tenancy provisions resulted in a decrease in rental revenue of approximately $640,000 in 2006. Due to the satisfaction of the co-tenancy provisions resulting in effected tenants no longer being able to request alternative rent or terminate their leases early, rental revenue increased approximately $166,000 in 2007.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Fund’s primary uses and sources of cash are as follows:

 

Uses

    

Sources

Short-term liquidity and capital needs such as:

    

•     Minor improvements made to individual properties that are not recoverable through expense recoveries or common area maintenance charges to tenants

    

•        Operating cash flow, including the receipt of distributions of our share of cash flow produced by our unconsolidated real estate affiliates

•     Distributions to stockholders

 

•     Interest payments on debt

 

•     Fees payable to the Manager and the Advisor

 

•     General and administrative costs

 

•     Other Fund level expenses

    

•        Proceeds from secured loans collateralized by individual properties

    

•        Proceeds from our unsecured line of credit

    

•        Proceeds from construction loans

    

•        Periodic sales of our Common Stock

    

•        Receipts from local governments for real estate tax reimbursements and sales tax sharing agreements

Longer-term liquidity needs such as:

    

•     Acquisitions of new real estate

    

•     Expansion of existing properties

    

•        Sales of real estate investments

•     Tenant improvements and leasing commissions

    

•     Debt repayment requirements, including both principal and interest

    

•     Repurchases of our Common Stock

    

The sources and uses of cash for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:

 

     Year ended
December 31, 2007
    Year ended
December 31, 2006
    $ Change  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 26,463,749     $ 9,941,108     $ 16,522,641  

Net cash used in investing activities

     (391,134,345 )     (118,799,955 )     (272,334,390 )

Net cash provided by financing activities

     344,105,139       129,666,801       214,438,338  

Our net cash flows provided by operating activities were impacted by a decrease in net income of $6.9 million, caused in part by an increase in interest expense of $9.3 million which outpaced the $0.8 million increase in operating income. The decrease in net income was more than offset by an increase in depreciation and amortization expense of $13.6 million causing our net cash provided by operating activities to increase by $16.5 million. Our working capital, which consists of cash, tenant accounts receivable, deferred rent receivable and prepaid and other assets less accounts payable and accrued expenses, accrued interest and accrued real estate taxes, was impacted between December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2007 by the following items:

 

   

an increase in deferred rent receivable of $1.7 million and prepaid expenses and other assets of $1.2 million, which was mainly the result of our 2007 and 2006 acquisitions; and

 

   

an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $7.0 million, an increase in accrued real estate taxes of $0.8 million due to 2007 acquisitions and an increase in accrued interest payable of $1.4 million as a result of acquiring real estate investments using debt.

 

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In the future, we expect tenant accounts receivable to increase and to use significant amounts of working capital to pay operating expenses and interest expense as we acquire additional real estate investments.

Cash used in investing activities increased as a result of a $272.3 million increase in acquisition activity for the year ended December 31, 2007 over December 31, 2006. Cash provided by financing activities increased for the year ended December 31, 2007 over the same period in 2006 as a result of an increase in Share issuances of $47.5 million, offset by stock repurchases of $18.2 million and an increase in borrowings of $188.5 million, as a result of more acquisition activity in 2007 than in 2006.

Financing

One of our investment strategies is to use leverage in an effort to improve the overall performance of the Fund. Our target is to maintain an overall Fund Portfolio level loan-to-value ratio of not more than 65%, with an individual asset’s long-term loan-to-value ratio not to exceed 75%.

The following Consolidated Debt table provides information on the outstanding principal balances and the weighted average interest rate at December 31, 2007 and 2006 for such debt. The Unconsolidated Debt table provides information on our pro rata share of debt associated with our unconsolidated joint ventures.

Consolidated Debt

 

     2007     2006  
     Principal
Balance
   Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
    Principal
Balance
   Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
 

Fixed

   $ 653,482,819    5.55 %   $ 351,382,719    5.50 %

Variable

     40,338,323    6.43 %     8,255,779    6.92 %
                          

Total

   $ 693,821,142    5.60 %   $ 359,638,498    5.53 %

Unconsolidated Debt

 

     2007     2006  
     Principal
Balance
   Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
    Principal
Balance
   Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
 

Fixed

   $ 91,098,176    5.60 %   $ 92,205,726    5.60 %

Variable

     —      —         —      —    
                          

Total

   $ 91,098,176    5.60 %   $ 92,205,726    5.60 %

We have placed mostly fixed-rate financing with terms ranging from 5 to 10 years. At December 31, 2007, we had one floating rate loan at LIBOR plus 160 basis points (6.20% at December 31, 2007) and a borrowing on our line of credit at 6.52%. At December 31, 2006, we had one floating rate loan at LIBOR plus 160 basis points (6.92% at December 31, 2006).

We anticipate that we will continue to use mainly fixed-rate debt to acquire real estate investments as long as interest rates remain favorable.

Line of Credit

On December 21, 2005, we obtained a $30.0 million line of credit, expandable to $50.0 million once the Fund’s NAV exceeded $300 million, subject to certain financial covenants (the “2005 Line of Credit”). The 2005 Line of Credit expired on December 21, 2006, but was extended through February 21, 2007 while we negotiated

 

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a new line of credit with the lender. The 2005 Line of Credit carried interest at rates that approximated LIBOR plus 1.80% or a base rate, which was the greater of (i) the interest rate per annum announced from time to time by the lender as its prime rate or (ii) the Federal Funds effective rate plus 0.75%, as determined by the lender, dependent on the length of time we expect the loan to be outstanding. No borrowings were outstanding on our line of credit at December 31, 2006. As of December 31, 2006, we had issued two letters of credit from our line of credit in a total amount of $5.6 million, which were used to secure two future real estate acquisitions, which were released in 2007 once the acquisition of the two real estate investments occurred.

On February 21, 2007, we entered into a $60.0 million line of credit agreement, replacing the 2005 Line of Credit, to cover short-term capital needs for acquisitions and operations, which was expanded to $70.0 million on July 27, 2007. The additional $10.0 million borrowing capacity is supplied by BAC. The line of credit expires in two years. The line of credit carries an interest rate that approximates LIBOR plus 1.50% for borrowings expected to be outstanding for at least one month, or a base rate for borrowings expected to be outstanding for less than one month, which is the greater of (i) the interest rate per annum announced from time to time by the lender, as its prime rate or (ii) the Federal Funds effective rate plus 0.75%. Should the Fund fail to maintain a debt service coverage ratio of 1.50 to 1.00 or greater, the interest rate on the outstanding borrowings will increase by 0.50%. At December 31, 2007, we had $29.0 million borrowed on our line of credit at 6.52%. As of December 31, 2007 we had issued three letters of credit from our line of credit for approximately $2.9 million, which were used as additional collateral on three of our apartment communities acquired in November 2007. As of December 31, 2007, we were in compliance of the terms of our line of credit.

We anticipate that we will need a line of credit throughout the life of the Fund to accomplish our acquisition and operational objectives. In this respect, monies borrowed on our line of credit will be repaid from three sources:

 

   

placing fixed-rate mortgages on the Fund Portfolio,

 

   

cash flow generated by the Fund Portfolio, and

 

   

sales of our Common Stock.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

Letters of credit are issued in most cases as collateral for acquisitions of properties. At December 31, 2007, we had approximately $2.9 in outstanding letters of credit, none of which are reflected as liabilities on our balance sheet. We have no other off balance sheet arrangements.

Contractual Cash Obligations and Commitments

From time to time, we have entered into contingent agreements for the acquisition of properties. Each acquisition is subject to satisfactory completion of due diligence.

The following table below aggregates our contractual obligations and commitments with payments due subsequent to December 31, 2007. The table does not include commitments with respect to the purchase of services from the Manager and the Advisor, as future payments due on such commitments cannot be determined.

 

          Payments due by period

Obligations

   Total    Less than 1 year    1 – 3 years    3 – 5 years    More than 5 years

Long-term debt (1)

   $ 960,182,300    $ 42,775,948    $ 144,554,250    $ 143,407,267    $ 629,444,835

Ground leases

     1,970      35      70      70      1,795

Loan escrows

     6,148,578      685,654      4,471,308      571,308      420,308

Property acquisitions

     72,300,000      72,300,000      —        —        —  

Foreign currency hedges

     503,629      503,629      —        —        —  
                                  

Total

   $ 1,039,136,477    $ 116,265,266    $ 149,025,628    $ 143,978,645    $ 629,866,938
                                  

 

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(1) Includes interest expense which was calculated using the effective interest rates of the underlying borrowings for all fixed-rate debt at December 31, 2007, which was 5.55%. Since the interest rates on certain loans are based on a spread over LIBOR, the rates will periodically change; therefore, interest expense for all variable-rate debt was calculated using the effective interest rates of the underlying borrowings at December 31, 2007, which was an average interest rate of 6.43%.

As of the filing date of this Form 10-K, we had entered into the following additional contractual commitments:

 

   

On January 15, 2008, as part of the acquisition of Campus Edge Lafayette, the Fund entered into a $17.5 million, seven-year fixed rate mortgage loan, at 5.57% with interest only due for the first two years.

 

   

On January 15, 2008, as part of the acquisition of Campus Edge Lafayette, the Fund borrowed $7.0 million on its line of credit,

 

   

On January 31, 2008, the Fund borrowed $2.0 million on its line of credit for use in operations,

 

   

On February 29, 2008, as part of the acquisition of Campus Lodge Tampa, the Fund assumed a $33.5 million, nine-year fixed rate mortgage loan, at 5.95% with interest only due for the first five years.

Commitments

From time to time, we have entered into contingent agreements for the acquisition of properties. Such acquisitions are subject to satisfactory completion of due diligence.

As part of the acquisition of the 25850 S. Ridgeland property, in exchange for $500, we were granted an option expiring in 2009 to purchase a portion of adjacent land if the tenant chooses to expand its facility. If the tenant chooses to expand its facility, then we can acquire the additional portion of land subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Expansion Option Agreement dated as of December 31, 2004, which agreement provides among other things the terms and conditions pursuant to which the purchase price for the adjacent land shall be determined.

We are subject to ground lease payments of $35 per year for 71 years on the fifteen buildings in the CHW Medical Office Portfolio.

The CHW Medical Office Portfolio mortgage debt requires that we deposit a maximum of $1.9 million into an escrow account to fund future tenant improvements and leasing commissions. At December 31, 2007, we had approximately $1.5 million deposited in this escrow, and we expect to fund approximately $400,000 during 2008. Additionally, we are required to deposit approximately $151,000 per year into an escrow account to fund capital expenditures. At December 31, 2007, our capital account escrow account balance was $555,000. These escrow accounts allow us to withdraw funds as we incur costs related to tenant improvements, leasing commissions and capital expenditures. We expect to fund the escrow requirements with operating cash flows generated by the CHW Medical Office Portfolio.

The mortgage loan collateralized by Metropolitan Park North requires that on or before April 1, 2009, we are obligated to post a $3.9 million reserve in escrow to cover costs of certain tenant improvements, leasing commissions, rent concessions, and lost rental income in connection with re-leasing space to a major tenant of the building. If the tenant provides written notice of its intent to exercise its lease renewal option by September 30, 2010, the lender will return the $3.9 million deposit to us. If the tenant fails to provide notice of its renewal, we are obligated to post an additional $2.8 million deposit into the escrow. The lender will return the reserve to us if the following conditions are met: (1) no default has occurred and remains outstanding; and (2) either the tenant has exercised its renewal options or the space has been re-leased to a new tenant(s).

 

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In September 2007, we entered into purchase contracts and deposited $1.7 million in earnest money to secure the acquisition of interests in two student oriented apartment communities consisting of a combined 480 units for approximately $72.3 million. On January 15, 2008, the Fund acquired a 78% tenant in common interest in Campus Edge Apartments Lafayette, a student oriented apartment community located in Lafayette, Louisiana near the University of Louisiana—Lafayette for approximately $26.2 million. Campus Edge Apartments Lafayette was built in 2007. We funded a portion of the purchase with a $17.5 million mortgage loan, maturing in 2015 at a fixed rate of 5.57%, interest only for the first two years. On February 29, 2008, the Fund acquired a 78% tenant in common interest in Campus Lodge Tampa, a student oriented apartment community located in Tampa, Florida near the University of South Florida for approximately $46.1 million. Campus Lodge Tampa was built in 2001. We assumed a $33.5 million mortgage loan collateralized by the apartment community, maturing in 2016 at a fixed-rate of 5.95%, interest only for the first five years. The apartment communities were approximately 98% leased in the aggregate as of December 31, 2007. We acquired these apartment communities through a joint venture with an investment fund advised by our Advisor, under customary business terms

REIT Requirements

To remain qualified as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes, we must distribute or pay tax on 100% of our capital gains and at least 90% of ordinary taxable income to stockholders.

The following factors, among others, will affect operating cash flow and, accordingly, influence the decisions of our board of directors regarding distributions:

 

   

scheduled increases in base rents of existing leases;

 

   

changes in minimum base rents and/or overage rents attributable to replacement of existing leases with new or renewal leases;

 

   

changes in occupancy rates at existing properties and procurement of leases for newly acquired or developed properties;

 

   

necessary capital improvement expenditures or debt repayments at existing properties; and

 

   

our share of distributions of operating cash flow generated by the unconsolidated real estate affiliates, less management costs and debt service on additional loans that have been or will be incurred.

We anticipate that operating cash flow, and potential new debt or equity from our future equity offerings, or refinancings will provide adequate liquidity to conduct our operations, fund general and administrative expenses, fund operating costs and interest payments and allow distributions to our stockholders in accordance with the requirements of the Code.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements And Developments

As described in Note 10, new accounting pronouncements have been issued that are effective for the current or subsequent year. Certain new accounting pronouncements have had or are expected to have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

We are subject to market risk associated with changes in interest rates both in terms of our variable-rate debt and the price of new fixed-rate debt for acquisitions or refinancing of existing debt. As of December 31, 2007, we had consolidated debt of $693.8 million, which included $40.3 million of variable-rate debt. Including the $2.5 million net discount on the assumption of debt, we have consolidated debt of $691.3 million at December 31, 2007. None of the variable-rate debt was subject to interest rate cap agreements. A 25 basis point movement in the interest rate on the $40.3 million of variable-rate debt would have resulted in an approximately $101,000 annualized increase or decrease in consolidated interest expense and cash flow from operating activities.

 

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As of December 31, 2006, we had consolidated debt of $359.6 million, which includes approximately $8.3 million of variable–rate debt, and a $1.7 million net premium on the assumption of debt. A 25 basis point movement in the interest rate on the $8.3 million of variable-rate debt would result in an approximately $21,000 annualized increase or decrease in consolidated interest expense and cash flow from operating activities.

All our Unconsolidated Properties are financed with fixed-rate debt; therefore we are not subject to interest rate exposure at these properties.

We are subject to interest rate risk with respect to our fixed-rate financing in that changes in interest rates will impact the fair value of our fixed-rate financing. To determine fair market value, the fixed-rate debt is discounted at a rate based on an estimate of current lending rates, assuming the debt is outstanding through maturity and considering the collateral. At December 31, 2007, the fair value of our mortgage notes payable and other debt payable was estimated to be approximately $1.9 million lower than the carrying value of $693.8 million. If treasury rates were 25 basis points higher at December 31, 2007, the fair value of our mortgage notes payable and other debt payable would have been approximately $11.0 million lower than the carrying value.

At December 31, 2006, the fair value of our mortgage notes payable and other debt payable was estimated to be approximately $4.4 million lower than the carrying value of $359.6 million. If treasury rates were 25 basis points higher at December 31, 2006, the fair value of our mortgage notes payable and other debt payable would have been approximately $8.6 million lower than the carrying value.

In August 2007, we purchased Railway Street Corporate Centre located in Calgary, Canada. For this investment, we use the Canadian dollar as the functional currency. When preparing consolidated financial statements, assets and liabilities of foreign entities are translated at the exchange rates at the balance sheet date, while income and expense items are translated at weighted average rates for the period. Foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and foreign currency translation adjustment on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income / Loss.

As a result of our Canadian investment, we are subject to market risk associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These risks include the translation of local currency balances of our Canadian investment and transactions denominated in Canadian dollars. Our objective is to control our exposure to these risks through our normal operating activities and, where appropriate, through foreign currency forward contracts. We use foreign currency forward contracts as a hedging instrument to offset the impact of changes in exchange rates. Foreign currency forward contracts are sensitive to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We do not enter into foreign exchange forward contracts for trading purposes. We record these foreign currency forward contracts at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet with gains and losses reported as a component of net income (loss) in loss on foreign currency derivative in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income / Loss.

Foreign currency translation gains and losses on our Canadian investment will generally be partially offset by corresponding losses and gains on the related foreign currency forward contracts. Our foreign currency forward contracts reduce, but do not always entirely eliminate the impact of foreign currency exchange rate movements. For the year ended December 31, 2007, we recognized a foreign currency translation gain of $1.0 million and a loss on foreign currency derivative of $0.5 million. At December 31, 2007, a 10% unfavorable exchange rate movement would have reduced our foreign currency translation gain by approximately $1.4 million to a foreign currency translation loss of $0.4 million and would have also reduced our loss on foreign currency derivative by approximately $0.8 million to a gain on foreign currency derivative of $0.3 million.

 

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

See “Index to Financial Statements” on page F-1 of this Form 10-K.

 

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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

 

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”)), as the end of the period covered by this report. Based on management’s evaluation as of December 31, 2007, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in our reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, which appears on page F-3, is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9B. Other Information.

On December 18, 2007, the Fund renewed the Expense Limitation Agreement with the Manager. For a brief description of the terms and conditions of the Expense Limitation Agreement, please see the fourth paragraph of Note 8 to the Fund’s consolidated financial statements, which begin on page F-1 of this Form 10-K.

 

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PART III

In accordance with the rules of the SEC, certain information required by Part III is omitted and is incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K from our definitive proxy statement relating to our 2008 annual meeting of stockholders (our “2008 Proxy Statement”) that we intend to file with the SEC no later than April 29, 2008.

 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

The information regarding Directors and Executive Officers appearing under the heading “Proposal 1: Election of Directors” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” of our 2008 Proxy Statement is incorporated by reference. The information under the heading “Executive Officers of the Registrant” in Item 1 of this Form 10-K is also incorporated by reference in this section.

We have adopted the Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy that applies to all of our officers, directors and employees. We have also adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines. If you would like a copy of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and/or our Corporate Governance Guidelines, please contact Peggy Lynn, 225 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905-3039, or call (203) 352-4497.

 

Item 11. Executive Compensation.

The information appearing in our 2008 Proxy Statement under the headings “Compensation,” and “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholders Matters.

We do not have any compensation plans pursuant to which our equity securities are authorized for issuance.

The information appearing in our 2008 Proxy Statement under the heading “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

The information appearing in our 2008 Proxy Statement under the headings “Information Regarding the Board of Directors and its Committees” and “Transactions with Related Persons, and Certain Control Persons” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services.

The information appearing in our 2008 Proxy Statement under the headings “Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures” is incorporated herein by reference.

PART IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.

 

(1) Financial Statements: See “Index to Financial Statements” at page F-1 below.

 

(2) Financial Statement Schedule: See “Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation” at page F-34 below.

 

(3) The Index of Exhibits below is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

  EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC.
  By:  

/s/    HENRY I. FEUERSTEIN        

Date: March 7, 2008     Henry I. Feuerstein
    President, Chief Executive Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each individual whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Henry I. Feuerstein and Steven Suss, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and all documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or his, her or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done or by virtue hereof.

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

 

Signature

 

Title

 

Date

/s/    HENRY I. FEUERSTEIN        

 

President, Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

  March 7, 2008

/s/    STEVEN L. SUSS        

 

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and

Accounting Officer)

  March 7, 2008

/s/    THOMAS F. MCDEVITT        

  Chairman of the Board of Directors   March 7, 2008

/s/    DAVID R. BAILIN        

  Director   March 7, 2008

/s/    VIRGINIA G. BREEN        

  Director   March 7, 2008

/s/    JONATHAN B. BULKELEY        

  Director   March 7, 2008

/s/    PETER H. SCHAFF        

  Director   March 7, 2008

 

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Exhibit

Number

  

Description

  3.1(1)    Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.
  3.2(2)    Amended and Restated Bylaws of Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc., Adopted by the Board of Directors on December 18, 2006.
  4.1    Form of Subscription Agreement for Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.
10.1    Amended and Restated Management Agreement by and between Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. and UST Advisors, Inc., dated as of June 19, 2007.
10.2(1)*    Letter Agreement by and between Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc., U.S. Trust Company, N.A. and LaSalle Investment Management, Inc., dated as of June 16, 2004.
10.3(1)    Letter Agreement by and between Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc., U.S. Trust Company, N.A. and LaSalle Investment Management, Inc., dated as of September 8, 2004.
10.4(1)*    Investment Advisory Agreement by and between Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc., U.S. Trust Company, N.A. and LaSalle Investment Management, Inc., dated as of December 23, 2004.
10.5(1)*    Letter Agreement by and between Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc., U.S. Trust Company, N.A. and LaSalle Investment Management, Inc., dated as of December 23, 2004.
10.6(1)    Investment Advisory Agreement Assumption Agreement by and between Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc., U.S. Trust Company, N.A., LaSalle Investment Management, Inc. and UST Advisers, Inc. dated as of December 16, 2005.
10.7    Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement, by and between Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. and UST Advisers, Inc., dated as of December 18, 2007.
10.8(1)    Purchase Agreement for Metropolitan Park North.
10.9(3)*    Purchase and Sale Agreement for The District at Howell Mill, dated May 13, 2007, by and among The District at Howell Mill, LLC, ELPF Howell Mill, LLC and Calloway Title and Escrow, L.L.C.
10.10(4)*    Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement among Cabana Beach of San Marcos, L.P., Cabana South Beach Apartments LP and Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. dated September 14, 2007 (the “Purchase and Sale Agreement”).
10.11(4)    First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated October 1, 2007.
10.12(4)*    Second Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated October 9, 2007.
10.13(4)    Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated October 11, 2007.
10.14(4)    Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated October 12, 2007.
14    Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy.
21    Subsidiaries of Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.
24    Power of Attorney (see signature page to this Form 10-K)
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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* Portions of these exhibits have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to confidential treatment requests filed with and approved by the SEC under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
(1) Incorporated by reference to the Fund’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on April 28, 2006.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Fund’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2007.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Fund’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 9, 2007.
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Fund’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 7, 2007.

 

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Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

     PAGE
NUMBER

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  

Managements’ Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

   F-3

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   F-4

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   F-5

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006

   F-6

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income / Loss for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

   F-7

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

   F-8

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

   F-9

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   F-10

FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

  

Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation

   F-34

Legacy Village Investors, LLC:

  

Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 (Not covered by the report included herein)

   F-38

Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 (Not covered by the report included herein)

   F-39

Statement of Members’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 (Not covered by the report included herein)

   F-40

Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 (Not covered by the report included herein)

   F-41

Notes to Financial Statements

   F-42

Independent Auditors’ Report

   F-49

Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)

   F-50

Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2005 and the period from August 25, 2004 (Inception) through December 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

   F-51

Statement of Members’ Equity for the year ended December 31, 2005 and the period from August 25, 2004 (Inception) through December 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

   F-52

Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2005 and the period from August 25, 2004 (Inception) through December 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

   F-53

Notes to Financial Statements

   F-55

CEP Investors XII LLC:

  

Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 (Not covered by the report included herein)

   F-61

 

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NUMBER

Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 (Not covered by the report included herein)

   F-62

Statement of Members’ Capital for the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 (Not covered by the report included herein)

   F-63

Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 (Not covered by the report included herein)

   F-64

Notes to Financial Statements

   F-65

Independent Auditors’ Report

   F-70

Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2005

   F-71

Statement of Operations for the period from March 29, 2005 (Date of Reorganization) through December 31, 2005

   F-72

Statement of Members’ Capital for the period from March 29, 2005 (Date of Reorganization) through December 31, 2005

   F-73

Statement of Cash Flows for the period from March 29, 2005 (Date of Reorganization) through December 31, 2005

   F-74

Notes to Financial Statements

   F-75

 

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and preparation of our financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

As of December 31, 2007, our management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework”.

Based on the assessment, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of the end of December 31, 2007 to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.

The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting has been audited by our independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, as stated in their report, which is included on page F-4 of this Form 10-K.

 

/s/    HENRY I. FEUERSTEIN

Henry I. Feuerstein
President and Chief Executive Officer

/s/    STEVEN L. SUSS

Steven L. Suss
Chief Financial Officer

March 7, 2008

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income/loss, of stockholders’ equity, and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) at December 31, 2007 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule as of December 31, 2007 and for the year then ended listed in the accompanying index presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and financial statement schedule and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions.

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

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

We also have audited the adjustments to the 2006 consolidated financial statements to retrospectively reflect the discontinued operations described in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, such adjustments are appropriate and have been properly applied. We were not engaged to audit, review, or apply any procedures to the 2006 or 2005 consolidated financial statements of the Company other than with respect to the adjustments for 2006 and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on the 2006 or 2005 consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois

March 7, 2008

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.

We have audited, before the effects of the adjustments in 2006 to retrospectively reclassify certain amounts related to discontinued operations discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the consolidated balance sheet of Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 (the 2006 consolidated financial statements before the effects of the adjustments discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements are not presented herein). Our audits also included the financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and financial statement schedules based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such 2006 and 2005 consolidated financial statements, before the effects of the adjustments in 2006 to retrospectively reclassify certain amounts related to discontinued operations discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

We were not engaged to audit, review, or apply any procedures to the adjustments to retrospectively reclassify certain amounts related to discontinued operations discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance about whether such retrospective adjustments are appropriate and have been properly applied. Those retrospective adjustments were audited by other auditors.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Chicago, Illinois

March 13, 2007

 

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EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     December 31,  
     2007     2006  

ASSETS

    

Investments in real estate:

    

Land

   $ 124,851,113     $ 63,734,478  

Buildings and equipment

     697,728,378       403,054,526  

Construction in progress

     270,745       —    

Less accumulated depreciation

     (20,944,369 )     (10,614,390 )
                

Net property and equipment

     801,905,867       456,174,614  

Investments in unconsolidated real estate affiliates

     43,483,455       47,958,556  

Real estate held for sale

     85,577,533       —    
                

Net investments in real estate

     930,966,855       504,133,170  

Cash and cash equivalents

     8,385,655       28,969,562  

Restricted cash

     6,705,070       4,584,158  

Tenant accounts receivable, net

     1,962,480       1,909,505  

Deferred expenses, net

     5,981,087       3,168,332  

Acquired intangible assets, net

     102,879,680       82,527,563  

Deferred rent receivable, net

     4,349,696       2,686,998  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     8,957,150       7,714,659  
                

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 1,070,187,673     $ 635,693,947  
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Mortgage notes and other debt payable, net

   $ 630,315,626     $ 361,350,770  

Liabilities held for sale

     62,137,186       —    

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

     11,105,734       4,067,379  

Distributions payable

     6,092,117       4,633,215  

Accrued interest

     2,956,433       1,566,347  

Accrued real estate taxes

     3,383,228       2,563,261  

Manager and advisor fees payable

     2,806,729       1,786,399  

Acquired intangible liabilities, net

     19,795,567       15,468,359  
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     738,592,620       391,435,730  

Minority interests

     15,518,616       3,036,401  

Commitments and contingencies

     —         —    

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Common stock: $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 3,586,850 and 2,647,551 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

     35,869       26,476  

Additional paid-in capital

     386,526,753       274,634,314  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     963,389       —    

Distributions to stockholders

     (48,322,714 )     (26,184,060 )

Accumulated deficit

     (23,126,860 )     (7,254,914 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     316,076,437       241,221,816  
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 1,070,187,673     $ 635,693,947  
                

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / LOSS

 

     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2005
 

Revenues:

      

Minimum rents

   $ 55,285,630     $ 36,453,929     $ 13,246,485  

Tenant recoveries and other rental income

     14,140,739       9,219,432       1,756,582  
                        

Total revenues

     69,426,369       45,673,361       15,003,067  

Operating expenses:

      

Real estate taxes

     7,342,822       4,846,485       1,616,554  

Property operating

     12,010,493       8,208,386       652,433  

Manager and advisor fees

     7,426,210       5,176,217       2,558,389  

Fund level expenses

     2,659,349       2,035,099       937,109  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     378,998       358,742       —    

General and administrative

     527,998       420,868       75,081  

Depreciation and amortization

     30,644,221       17,005,842       4,794,262  
                        

Total operating expenses

     60,990,091       38,051,639       10,633,828  
                        

Operating income

     8,436,278       7,621,722       4,369,239  

Other income and (expenses):

      

Interest income

     1,759,911       1,562,157       898,256  

Interest expense

     (25,164,519 )     (15,822,567 )     (5,371,190 )

Loss allocated to minority interests

     572,243       155,606       10,844  

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates

     536,175       424,956       116,067  

Loss on foreign currency derivative

     (503,629 )     —         —    
                        

Total other income and (expenses):

     (22,799,819 )     (13,679,848 )     (4,346,023 )
                        

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

     (14,363,541 )     (6,058,126 )     23,216  

Discontinued operations:

      

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     727,452       (704,878 )     —    
                        

Net income (loss)

     (13,636,089 )     (6,763,004 )     23,216  

Other comprehensive income:

      

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     963,389       —         —    
                        

Total other comprehensive income

     963,389       —         —    
                        

Net comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (12,672,700 )   $ (6,763,004 )   $ 23,216  
                        

Net income (loss) from continuing operations per share-basic and diluted

   $ (4.41 )   $ (2.59 )   $ 0.02  

Discontinued operations

     0.22       (0.30 )     —    
                        

Income (loss) per share-basic and diluted

   $ (4.19 )   $ (2.89 )   $ 0.02  
                        

Weighted average common stock outstanding-basic and diluted

     3,252,725       2,341,347       1,276,388  
                        

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

    Common Stock     Additional
Paid In
Capital
    Other
Comprehensive
Income
  Distributions to
Stockholders
    Retained Earnings /
(Accumulated
Deficit)
    Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
  Shares     Amount            

Balance, December 31, 2004

  936,100     $ 9,361     $ 93,600,639       —     $ (1,289,777 )   $ (62,403 )   $ 92,257,820  

Issuance of common stock

  1,001,843       10,018       102,657,392       —       —         —         102,667,410  

Net income

  —         —         —         —       —         23,216       23,216  

Distributions declared ($7.00 per share)

  —         —         —         —       (8,893,533 )     —         (8,893,533 )
                                                   

Balance, December 31, 2005

  1,937,943       19,379       196,258,031       —       (10,183,310 )     (39,187 )     186,054,913  

Issuance of common stock

  756,300       7,564       83,183,382       —       —         —         83,190,946  

Repurchase of common stock

  (46,692 )     (467 )     (4,807,099 )     —       —         (452,723 )     (5,260,289 )

Net loss

  —         —         —         —       —         (6,763,004 )     (6,763,004 )

Distributions declared ($7.00 per share)

  —         —         —         —       (16,000,750 )     —         (16,000,750 )
                                                   

Balance, December 31, 2006

  2,647,551       26,476       274,634,314       —       (26,184,060 )     (7,254,914 )     241,221,816  

Issuance of common stock

  1,138,920       11,389       133,139,445       —       —         —         133,150,834  

Repurchase of common stock

  (199,621 )     (1,996 )     (21,247,006 )     —       —         (2,235,857 )     (23,484,859 )

Net loss

  —         —         —         —       —         (13,636,089 )     (13,636,089 )

Other comprehensive income

  —         —         —         963,389     —         —         963,389  

Distributions declared ($7.00 per share)

  —         —         —         —       (22,138,654 )     —         (22,138,654 )
                                                   

Balance, December 31, 2007

  3,586,850     $ 35,869     $ 386,526,753     $ 963,389   $ (48,322,714 )   $ (23,126,860 )   $ 316,076,437  
                                                   

 

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EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     Year Ended
December 31,
2007
    Year Ended
December 31,
2006
    Year Ended
December 31,
2005
 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

      

Net income (loss)

   $ (13,636,089 )   $ (6,763,004 )   $ 23,216  

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

      

Minority interests

     (572,243 )     (155,606 )     (10,844 )

Depreciation, including discontinued operations

     12,036,625       7,904,190       2,443,309  

Amortization of in-place lease intangible assets, including discontinued operations

     20,196,286       11,242,467       2,350,953  

Amortization of net above-and below-market in-place leases, including discontinued operations

     (1,505,202 )     (1,429,627 )     (952,745 )

Amortization of financing fees, including discontinued operations

     653,970       583,469       214,960  

Amortization of net debt premium and discount

     (121,156 )     (282,180 )     (11,995 )

Amortization of lease commissions, including discontinued operations

     127,061       63,334       —    

Loss on foreign currency derivative

     503,629       —         —    

Provision for doubtful accounts

     378,998       358,742       —    

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates

     (536,175 )     (424,956 )     (116,067 )

Distributions of income received from unconsolidated affiliates

     544,673       746,802       271,747  

Net changes in assets and liabilities:

      

Tenant accounts receivable

     (532,849 )     (1,937,450 )     (279,785 )

Deferred rent receivable

     (1,980,644 )     (1,590,552 )     (881,106 )

Prepaids and other assets

     714,243       1,004,102       (3,960,122 )

Manager and advisor fees payable

     1,020,330       (477,811 )     2,264,210  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     9,172,292       1,099,188       3,898,245  
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     26,463,749       9,941,108       5,253,976  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

      

Purchase of real estate investments

     (390,009,036 )     (117,711,511 )     (197,834,563 )

Capital improvements and lease commissions

     (3,335,710 )     (3,838,704 )     —    

Deposits for investments under contract

     (1,700,000 )     (500,000 )     (500,000 )

Deposits refunded for investments under contract

     500,000       —         —    

Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates in excess of income

     4,466,603       3,428,129       4,090,765  

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

     —         —         (25,004,469 )

Loan escrows

     (1,056,202 )     (177,868 )     (2,921,690 )
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (391,134,345 )     (118,799,955 )     (222,169,957 )

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

      

Issuance of common stock

     126,835,401       79,357,534       101,430,974  

Repurchase of common stock

     (23,484,859 )     (5,260,289 )     —    

Distributions to stockholders

     (14,364,319 )     (10,562,297 )     (4,628,923 )

Distributions paid to minority interests

     (653,983 )     (223,885 )     —    

Deposits on loan commitments

     (349,310 )     (484,600 )     457,000  

Draws on credit facility

     79,500,000       19,000,000       45,700,000  

Payments on credit facility

     (50,500,000 )     (19,000,000 )     (45,700,000 )

Debt issuance costs

     (2,865,807 )     (660,586 )     (2,511,988 )

Proceeds from mortgage notes and other debt payable

     232,178,848       72,669,548       126,936,602  

Principal payments on mortgage notes and other debt payable

     (2,190,832 )     (5,168,624 )     —    
                        

Net cash provided by financing activities

     344,105,139       129,666,801       221,683,665  
                        

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (20,565,457 )     20,807,954       4,767,684  

Effect of exchange rates

     (18,450 )     —         —    

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

     28,969,562       8,161,608       3,393,924  
                        

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

   $ 8,385,655     $ 28,969,562     $ 8,161,608  
                        

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

      

Interest paid, including discontinued operations

   $ 26,026,120     $ 17,300,922     $ 4,902,223  
                        

Interest capitalized

   $ 60,687     $ 20,071     $ 82,953  
                        

Non-cash activities:

      

Assumption of mortgage loan payable

     (69,253,702 )     (13,770,566 )     (86,586,854 )

Distributions payable

     6,092,117       4,633,215       3,028,174  

Release of restricted cash for TIF note receivable

     —         —         4,556,690  

Stock issued through dividend reinvestment plan

     6,315,433       3,833,412       1,236,436  

Liability for capital expenditures

     (549,583 )     731,936       8,048,587  

Minority interests

     13,708,441       603,766       2,822,971  

Havertys Furniture land purchase

     3,144,450       —         —    

25850 S. Ridgeland option payment

     —         499,500       —    

 

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EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1—ORGANIZATION

General

Except where the context suggests otherwise, the terms “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Fund” refer to Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.

The Fund is a Maryland corporation and was incorporated on May 28, 2004 (“Inception”). The Fund was created to provide accredited investors within the meaning of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) with an opportunity to participate in a private real estate investment fund that has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes. We are authorized to issue up to 5,000,000 of our Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share (our “Common Stock” or “Shares”). Please note that while we use the term “Fund,” the Fund is not a mutual fund or any other type of “investment company” as that term is defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”) and will not be registered under that Act.

From Inception through December 22, 2004, LaSalle US Holdings, Inc. was the sole stockholder of the Fund, and the Fund was managed and advised by LaSalle Investment Management, Inc. (“LaSalle”), a Maryland corporation. On December 23, 2004, we held an initial closing (the “Initial Closing”) and sold Shares for $100 per share to approximately 400 accredited investors. Also on December 23, 2004, our sponsor, U.S. Trust Company, N.A., acting through its investment advisory division, U.S. Trust Company, N.A. Asset Management Division, became the manager of the Fund (the “Former Manager”). On December 16, 2005, UST Advisers, Inc. (the “Manager”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Trust Company, N.A., assumed the duties and responsibilities of U.S. Trust Company, N.A. Asset Management Division and became the manager of the Fund. The Manager is registered as an investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Manager has the day-to-day responsibility for our management and administration pursuant to a management agreement between us and the Manager (the “Management Agreement”). On March 31, 2006, U.S. Trust Company, N.A. merged with its affiliate, United States Trust Company, National Association (“U.S. Trust”), with U.S. Trust as the surviving entity.

On July 1, 2007, U.S. Trust Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, including the Manager, were acquired by Bank of America Corporation (“BAC”). As a result of this transaction, UST Advisers, Inc., the Manager of the Fund, and UST Securities Corp., the Fund’s placement agent, (both indirect subsidiaries of U.S. Trust) are now indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of, and controlled by, BAC. Prior to the transaction, U.S. Trust and its subsidiaries, including UST Advisers, Inc. and UST Securities Corp., were controlled by The Charles Schwab Corporation. UST Advisers, Inc. continues to serve as the Manager of the Fund and UST Securities Corp. continues to serve as the placement agent to the Fund, and the Fund has consented to the change in ownership of the Manager and UST Securities Corp. On February 22, 2008, U.S. Trust merged into Bank of America, N.A., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of BAC.

The Manager and the Fund have contracted with LaSalle to act as our investment advisor (the “Advisor”). The Advisor is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC. The Advisor has broad discretion with respect to our investment decisions and is responsible for selecting our investments and for managing our investment portfolio pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Agreement among the Fund, the Advisor and the Manager (the “Advisory Agreement”). LaSalle is a wholly-owned but operationally independent subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, a New York Stock Exchange-listed real estate services and money management firm. We have no employees as all operations are overseen and undertaken by the Manager and Advisor. In accordance with Maryland law, the Fund does have certain officers who administer the Fund’s operations. These officers are employees of, and are compensated by, the Manager.

 

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The Manager has retained The Townsend Group, at the expense of the Manager, to assist the Manager in reviewing the investment activities of the Advisor and the investment performance of the Fund’s assets and monitoring compliance with the Fund’s investment guidelines. The Townsend Group is a consulting firm whose exclusive focus is the asset class of real estate. Founded in 1983, and with offices in Cleveland, Denver and San Francisco, The Townsend Group is a provider of real estate consulting services to institutional investors in the United States.

NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the instructions to Form 10-K and Regulation S-X and include the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, consolidated variable interest entities and the unconsolidated investments in real estate affiliates. We consider Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion 18: “The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock”, Statement of Position (“SOP”) 78-9: “Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures”, Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 96-16: “Investors Accounting for an Investee When the Investor has the Majority of the Voting Interest but the Minority Partners have Certain Approval or Veto Rights”, EITF 04-5: “Determining Whether a General Partner, or General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights” and Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46 (Revised 2003): “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities—An Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46(R)”), to determine the method of accounting for each entity in which we own less than a 100% interest. In determining whether we have a controlling interest in a non-wholly owned entity and the requirement to consolidate the accounts of that entity, we consider factors such as ownership interest, board representation, management representation, authority to make decisions, and contractual and substantive participating rights of the members as well as whether the entity is a variable interest entity in which the Fund will absorb the majority of the entity’s expected losses, if they occur, or receive the majority of the expected residual returns, if they occur, or both. With respect to our 80% interest in 111 Sutter Street, we have concluded that we do not control the non wholly-owned entity, despite having an ownership interest of 50% or greater, because the entity is not considered a variable interest entity and the approval of all of the members is contractually required with respect to major decisions, such as operating and capital budgets, the sale, exchange or other disposition of real property, the commencement, compromise or settlement of any lawsuit, legal proceeding or arbitration or the placement of new or additional financing collateralized by assets of the venture. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Minority interests represent the minority members’ proportionate share of the equity in our consolidated variable interest entities (as determined by FIN 46(R)), 9800 South Meridian, 18922 Forge Drive, The District at Howell Mill, Cabana Beach San Marcos, Cabana Beach Gainesville, Campus Lodge Athens, and Campus Lodge Columbia for which we are the primary beneficiary. At acquisition, we measured and recorded the assets, liabilities and non-controlling interests at the implied fair value, based on the purchase price. Minority interests will increase for the minority members’ share of net income of these variable interest entities and decrease for the minority members’ share of net loss and distributions.

Certain of the Fund’s joint venture agreements include provisions whereby, at certain specified times, each party has the right to initiate a purchase or sale of its interest in the joint ventures at an agreed upon fair value. Under these provisions, the Fund is not obligated to purchase the interest of its outside joint venture partners.

Certain reclassifications of prior period amounts have been made to the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income / loss and consolidated statements of cash flows. These reclassifications have been made to conform to the 2007 presentation. These reclassifications have not changed the Fund’s financial position as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 or consolidated results of operations or cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005.

 

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Investments in Real Estate

Real estate assets are stated at cost. Our real estate assets are reviewed for impairment annually, on December 31 of each year, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. A real estate asset is considered to be impaired when the estimated future undiscounted operating cash flow over the expected hold period is less than its carrying value in accordance with FASB Statement No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, (“SFAS 144”). To the extent an impairment has occurred, the excess of carrying value of the asset over its estimated fair value will be charged to operations.

Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method based upon the following estimated useful lives:

 

Asset Category

   Estimated Useful Life

Buildings and improvements

   40-50 Years

Tenant improvements

   Life of related lease

Equipment and fixtures

   2-10 Years

Construction in progress represents the cost of construction plus capitalized expenses incurred during the construction period for expansion projects undertaken by us. Interest costs are capitalized during the construction period for construction related expenditures based on the interest rates for in-place debt. An allocable portion of real estate taxes and insurance expense incurred during the construction period are capitalized until construction is substantially completed. Construction costs and capitalized expenses are depreciated over the useful life of the development project once placed in service.

Pre-acquisition costs are capitalized as part of the overall acquisition costs. These costs relate to legal and other third-party costs incurred as a direct result of the acquisition. In the period an acquisition is no longer probable, the pre-acquisition costs are expensed.

Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred. Expenditures for significant betterments and improvements are capitalized.

Pursuant to the provisions of SFAS 144, properties held-for-sale are carried at the lower of their carrying values (i.e., cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment loss recognized, where applicable) or estimated fair values less costs to sell. Fair value is based upon the property’s most recent appraisal by a third party and carrying values are reassessed at each balance sheet date. Due to market fluctuation, actual proceeds realized on the ultimate sale of these properties may differ from estimates and such differences could be material. Depreciation and amortization cease once a property is classified as held-for-sale.

Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

We account for our investments in unconsolidated real estate affiliates using the equity method whereby the costs of the investments are adjusted for our share of equity in net income or loss from the date of acquisition and reduced by distributions received. The limited liability company agreements (“the Agreements”) with respect to the unconsolidated real estate affiliates provide that elements of assets, liabilities and funding obligations are shared in accordance with our ownership percentage. In addition, we share in the profits and losses, cash flows, distributions and other matters relating to our unconsolidated real estate affiliates in accordance with the Agreements.

To the extent that the Fund’s cost basis is different than the basis reflected at the joint venture level, the basis difference is amortized over the life of the related asset and included in the Fund’s share of equity in income of the unconsolidated affiliates.

 

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The Fund evaluates the carrying value of its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures in accordance with APB Opinion No. 18, “The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock.” We analyze our investments in unconsolidated real estate affiliates when circumstances change and at least annually and determine if an “other-than-temporary” impairment exists and, if so, utilize a undiscounted cash flow analysis to assess our ability to recover our carrying cost of the investment. The Fund concluded that it did not have an “other-than-temporary” impairment in any of its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures in 2007, 2006 or 2005.

Revenue Recognition

Minimum rent revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, $1,980,655, $1,590,552 and $881,106, respectively, have been recognized as straight-line rent revenue (representing rents recognized prior to being billed and collectible as provided by the terms of the leases). Also included, as an increase to rent revenue, for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, are $1,505,202, $1,429,627 and $952,745, respectively, of net amortization related to above-and below-market in-place leases at properties acquired as provided by FASB Statement No. 141, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141”) and No. 142, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets” (“SFAS 142”). Tenant recoveries are recognized as revenues in the period the applicable costs are incurred.

Percentage rents are recognized when earned as certain tenant sales volume targets, as specified by the lease terms, are met. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, $420,687, $306,165 and $28,884 in the aggregate, respectively, have been recognized in tenant recoveries and other rental income and in income (loss) from discontinued operations related to Metropolitan Park North.

We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts against the portion of accounts receivable and deferred rent receivable that is estimated to be uncollectible. Such allowance is reviewed periodically based upon our recovery experience. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, our allowance for doubtful accounts was $424,494 and $190,420, respectively.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly-liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We maintain a portion of our cash in bank deposit accounts, which, at times, may exceed the federally insured limits. No losses have been experienced related to such accounts. We believe we place our cash with quality financial institutions and are not exposed to any significant concentration of credit risk.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash includes amounts established pursuant to various agreements for real estate purchase and sale contracts, loan escrow accounts and loan commitments.

Deferred Expenses

Deferred expenses consist of debt issuance costs and lease commissions. Debt issuance costs are capitalized and amortized over the terms of the respective agreements as a component of interest expense. Lease commissions are capitalized and are amortized over the term of the related lease. Deferred expenses accumulated amortization at December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $1,356,037 and $574,942, respectively.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

Prepaid expenses and other assets consist principally of long-term notes receivable from local governments related to real estate tax rebates and sales tax sharing agreements. The acquisition of Marketplace at Northglenn included an Enhanced Sales Tax Incentive Program (“ESTIP”) note receivable from the local government that allows us to share in sales tax revenue generated by the retail center until a specified amount has been paid to us.

 

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At December 31, 2007 and 2006, $1.1 million and $2.4 million, respectively, were the remaining balances owed to the Fund. The acquisition of 25850 S. Ridgeland (formerly referred to as TNT Logistics) included a Tax Increment Financing Note (a “TIF Note”) issued by the Village of Monee, which will reimburse to us approximately 90% of the real estate tax payments made on the property through 2016 or until the TIF note receivable is repaid. The TIF Note bears interest at 7%. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, $4.6 million was the remaining balance owed to the Fund. Cash received from the Marketplace at Northglenn ESTIP and 25850 S. Ridgeland TIF Note is split between repayment of the principal balance on the notes receivable and interest income earned on those notes.

Foreign Exchange

We utilize the U.S. dollar as our functional currency, except for our Canadian operations, which use the Canadian dollar as the functional currency. When preparing consolidated financial statements, assets and liabilities of foreign entities are translated at the exchange rates at the balance sheet date, while income and expense items are translated at weighted average rates for the period. Foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income.

Derivative Instruments

In August 2007, we entered into foreign currency forward contracts, to hedge our foreign exchange exposure, for exchanges between United States Dollars and Canadian Dollars. We contracted to buy United States Dollars with Canadian Dollars at each quarter end for the next four quarters, ending on December 31, 2008. We have not designated these forward contracts as accounting hedges. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS No. 133”), as amended, these derivatives are recorded at fair value within accounts payable and other accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheet with gains and losses reported in loss on foreign currency derivative in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income / Loss. We do not enter into foreign exchange forward contracts for trading purposes.

Financial Instruments

FASB Statement No. 107, “Disclosure about the Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“SFAS 107”), requires the disclosure of the fair value of our financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value. SFAS 107 does not apply to all balance sheet items. We have utilized market information as available or present value techniques to estimate the amounts required to be disclosed. Since such amounts are estimates, there can be no assurance that the disclosed value of any financial instrument could be realized by immediate settlement of the instrument. We consider the carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents to approximate their fair value due to the short maturity of these investments. The fair value of our notes receivable is approximately $0.4 million lower than the aggregate carrying amounts at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006. We have estimated the fair value of our mortgage notes and other debt payable reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at amounts that are based upon an interpretation of available market information and valuation methodologies (including discounted cash flow analyses with regard to fixed rate debt). The fair value of our mortgage notes and other debt payable and of liabilities held for sale for debt related to Metropolitan Park North was approximately $1.9 million lower and $4.4 million lower than the aggregate carrying amounts at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Such fair value estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that would be realized upon disposition of our mortgage notes and other debt payable.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions of properties are accounted for by utilizing the purchase method in accordance with SFAS 141 and SFAS 142. We use estimates of future cash flows and other valuation techniques to allocate the purchase price of acquired property among land, building and other identifiable asset and liability intangibles. We record

 

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land and building values using an as-if-vacant methodology. We record above- and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) our estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. We amortize the capitalized above-market lease values as a reduction of minimum rents over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. We amortize the capitalized below-market lease values as an increase to minimum rents over the term of the respective leases. Should a tenant terminate its lease prior to the contractual expiration, the unamortized portion of the above-market and below-market in-place lease value is immediately charged to minimum rents.

We measure the aggregate value of other intangible assets acquired based on the difference between (i) the property valued with existing in-place leases and (ii) the property valued as-if-vacant. Our estimates of value are made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers, primarily discounted cash flow analyses. Factors considered by us in our analysis include an estimate of carrying costs during the hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions at the date of acquisition, and costs to execute similar leases. We also consider information obtained about each property as a result of the pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired. In estimating carrying costs, we will include estimates of lost rentals during the expected lease-up periods, which is expected to primarily range from one to two years, depending on specific local market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases, including leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses to the extent that such costs are not already incurred in connection with a new lease origination as part of the transaction.

The total amount of other intangible assets acquired is further allocated to in-place lease values and customer relationship intangible values based on our evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship with that respective tenant. Characteristics considered by us in allocating these values include the nature and extent of our existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals (including those existing under the terms of the lease agreement), among other factors. As of December 31, 2007, we have allocated no value to customer relationship value. We amortize the value of in-place leases to expense over the remaining initial terms of the respective leases, which generally range from 1 to 29 years.

We have allocated purchase price to acquired intangible assets, which include acquired in-place lease intangibles, acquired above-market in-place lease intangibles, acquired ground lease intangibles, acquired non-amortizing land purchase options and tenant improvements and lease commissions funding commitment, which are reported net of accumulated amortization of $37,674,884 and $15,605,898 at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The acquired intangible liabilities represent acquired below-market in-place leases, which are reported net of accumulated amortization of $7,779,593 and $4,403,203 at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our amortizing intangible assets are reviewed for impairment annually, on December 31 of each year, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. An amortizing intangible asset is considered to be impaired when the estimated future undiscounted operating cash flow is less than its carrying value in accordance with SFAS 144. To the extent an impairment has occurred, the excess of the carrying value of the amortizing intangible asset over its estimated fair value will be charged to operations. Our non-amortizing intangible assets are reviewed for impairment annually, on December 31 of each year, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. A non-amortizing intangible asset is considered to be impaired when the carrying amount of the non-amortizing intangible asset is greater than its fair value in accordance with SFAS 142. To the extent an impairment has occurred, the excess of the carrying value of the non-amortizing intangible asset over its estimated fair value will be charged to operations.

 

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Stock Redemptions

The Fund retires common stock repurchased through the Share Repurchase Program (See Note 6). The excess of redemption price over the stockholders’ cost basis in the underlying stock is charged to retained earnings.

Income Taxes

We made the election to be taxed as a REIT under sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) as of December 23, 2004. To qualify as a REIT, we must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including requirements to distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income and to distribute to stockholders or pay tax on 100% of capital gains and to meet certain quarterly and annual asset and income tests. It is our current intention to adhere to these requirements. As a REIT, we will generally not be subject to corporate-level federal income tax to the extent we distribute 100% of our taxable income to our stockholders. Accordingly, the consolidated statements of operations do not reflect a provision for income taxes. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to certain state and local taxes on our income or property, and to federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed taxable income. However, such state and local income and other taxes have not been and are not expected to be significant.

Earnings and profits, which determine the taxability of dividends to stockholders, differ from net income reported for financial reporting purposes due to differences for federal income tax reporting purposes in computing, among other things, estimated useful lives, depreciable basis of properties and permanent and timing differences on the inclusion or deductibility of elements of income and expense for such purposes.

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)

Basic per share amounts are based on the weighted average of shares outstanding of 3,252,725, 2,341,347 and 1,276,388 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. We have no dilutive or potentially dilutive securities.

Business Segments

FASB Statement No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” (“SFAS 131”), requires disclosure of certain operating and financial data with respect to separate business activities within an enterprise. Our primary business is the ownership and operation of real estate investments. We evaluate cash flow and allocate resources on a property-by-property basis. We aggregate our properties into one reportable segment since all properties are institutional quality real estate. We do not distinguish or group our consolidated operations by property type or on a geographic basis. Accordingly, we have concluded that we currently have a single reportable segment for SFAS 131 purposes.

At December 31, 2007, we held one investment outside the United States. For the year ended December 31, 2007, total revenues of this foreign investment were $1,436,378. For the year ended December 31, 2007, total revenues of domicile investments were $67,989,991. At December 31, 2007, total assets of our foreign investment were $45,983,832. At December 31, 2007, total assets of domicile investments were $1,024,203,841. Prior to 2007, we did not hold any investments outside of the United States.

Use of Estimates

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revenues and expenses during the reporting period. For example, significant estimates and assumptions have been made with respect to useful lives of assets, recoverable amounts of receivables, initial valuations and related amortization periods of deferred costs and intangibles, particularly with respect to property acquisitions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3—PROPERTY

The primary reason we make acquisitions of real estate investments in the retail, office, industrial, and apartment property sectors is to invest capital contributed by accredited investors in a diversified portfolio of real estate. The consolidated properties held within the Fund as of December 31, 2007 are as follows:

 

Property

  Sector   Square
Feet
(Unaudited)
  Location   Ownership
%
    Acquisition
Date
      Acquisition
Price

Monument IV at Worldgate

  Office   228,000   Herndon, VA   100 %   8/27/2004     $ 59.6 Million

Havertys Furniture (1)

  Industrial   808,000   Braselton, GA   100 %   12/3/2004     $ 28.5 Million

Hagemeyer Distribution Center

  Industrial   300,000   Auburn, GA   100 %   12/3/2004     $ 10.2 Million

25850 S. Ridgeland (2)

  Industrial   719,000   Monee, IL   100 %   12/31/2004     $ 25.2 Million

Georgia Door Sales Distribution Center

  Industrial   254,000   Austell, GA   100 %   2/10/2005     $ 8.5 Million

105 Kendall Park Lane

  Industrial   409,000   Atlanta, GA   100 %   6/30/2005     $ 18.8 Million

Waipio Shopping Center

  Retail   137,000   Waipahu, HI   100 %   8/1/2005     $ 30.5 Million

Marketplace at Northglenn

  Retail   439,000   Northglenn, CO   100 %   12/21/2005     $ 91.5 Million

CHW Medical Office Portfolio (3)

  Office   755,000   CA and AZ   100 %   12/21/2005     $ 136.8 Million

Metropolitan Park North (4)

  Office   187,000   Seattle, WA   100 %   3/28/2006     $ 89.2 Million

Stirling Slidell Shopping Centre (5)

  Retail   139,000   Slidell, LA   100 %   12/14/2006     $ 23.4 Million

9800 South Meridian (6)

  Office   144,000   Englewood, CO   90 %   12/26/2006     $ 14.7 Million

18922 Forge Drive (7)

  Office   91,000   Cupertino, CA   90 %   2/15/2007     $ 26.2 Million

4001 North Norfleet Road

  Industrial   702,000   Kansas City, MO   100 %   2/27/2007     $ 37.6 Million

Station Nine Apartments

  Apartment   312,000   Durham, NC   100 %   4/16/2007     $ 56.4 Million

Westar Office Portfolio (8)

  Office   141,000   St. Charles, MO   100 %   6/13/2007     $ 28.6 Million

The District at Howell Mill (9)

  Retail   306,000   Atlanta, GA   87.85 %   6/15/2007     $ 78.7 Million

Canyon Plaza (10)

  Office   199,000   San Diego, CA   100 %   6/26/2007     $ 55.0 Million

Railway Street Corporate Centre

  Office   137,000   Calgary, Canada   100 %   8/30/2007     $ 42.6 Million

Cabana Beach San Marcos (11)

  Apartment   278,000   San Marcos, TX   78 %   11/21/2007     $ 29.4 Million

Cabana Beach Gainesville (11)

  Apartment   545,000   Gainesville, FL   78 %   11/21/2007     $ 74.3 Million

Campus Lodge Athens (11)

  Apartment   229,000   Athens, GA   78 %   11/21/2007     $ 21.0 Million

Campus Lodge Columbia (11)

  Apartment   256,000   Columbia, MO   78 %   11/21/2007     $ 24.9 Million

 

(1) Includes 297,000 square feet (unaudited) of development constructed subsequent to the acquisition date. Acquisition price does not include $11.0 million of construction costs related to this development. During 2007, we executed a $100 bargain purchase option to acquire a fee simple interest in the land on which the building resides. The land was valued at $3.1 million as part of the initial acquisition and recorded as a non-amortizing intangible asset until the bargain purchase option was executed. Upon execution, the land was reclassed from acquired intangible assets to land.
(2) On December 31, 2004, we extended an approximate $24.8 million mortgage loan to an unrelated real estate developer collateralized by 25850 S. Ridgeland. The loan required monthly interest-only payments equal to the base rent paid by the tenant. Simultaneous with the signing of the loan agreement, we entered into an option agreement to purchase 25850 S. Ridgeland for the remaining loan balance plus a $500,000 option payment. Based on the provisions of FIN 46(R), 25850 S. Ridgeland was consolidated in the Fund beginning on the date we extended the loan. On March 30, 2006, we exercised the purchase option and acquired a 100% equity interest in the 25850 S. Ridgeland property for the outstanding loan balance plus the $500,000 option payment. We previously referred to this property as TNT Logistics.

 

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(3) Consists of a portfolio of leasehold interests in fifteen medical office buildings located throughout Southern California and the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The buildings are all subject to ground leases expiring in 2078. Acquisition price includes the assumption of four fixed-rate mortgage loans for approximately $84.3 million at a weighted average interest rate of 5.77%, maturing in 2013 and 2014. The other member, an unrelated third party who has an affiliate that performed property management and leasing services for the portfolio of buildings, owned a 5% interest, until December 31, 2007 when we acquired its 5% membership interest. CHW Medical Office Portfolio was consolidated into the Fund based on the provisions of FIN 46(R). This portfolio was previously referred to as “Pacific Medical Office Portfolio”.
(4) On July 26, 2007, Metropolitan Park North was designated as held for sale as the Advisor determined that real estate capital market conditions and the relative strength of the Seattle office market may present an opportunity for the Fund to realize above target returns through the disposition of this asset. Subject to market interest in this asset, we expect the sale may occur during the first half of 2008. In accordance with SFAS 144, the results of operations and future gains or losses on disposition, if any, for the property will be reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
(5) Acquisition price includes the assumption of an approximate $14.0 million, 5.15% fixed-rate mortgage loan maturing in 2014.
(6) The building has undergone significant upgrades, which involved increasing the rentable space by approximately 10,000 square-feet (unaudited) and leasing the building to new tenants. The other member, owning a 10% interest, is an unrelated third party. 9800 South Meridian was consolidated into the Fund based on the provisions of FIN 46(R). The other member has the opportunity to earn a promoted return for meeting certain performance goals.
(7) The other member, owning a 10% interest, is an unrelated third party. 18922 Forge Drive was consolidated into the Fund based on the provisions of FIN 46(R). The other member has the opportunity to earn a promoted return for meeting certain performance goals.
(8) Acquisition price includes the assumption of an approximate $7.4 million, 6.05% fixed-rate mortgage loan maturing in 2015.
(9) The other tenant in common, owning a 12.15% interest, is an unrelated third party. The District at Howell Mill was consolidated into the Fund based on the provisions of FIN 46(R). Acquisition price includes the assumption of an approximate $35.0 million, 5.30% fixed-rate mortgage loan maturing in 2027.
(10) Acquisition price includes the assumption of an approximate $31.0 million, 5.90% fixed-rate mortgage loan maturing in 2017.
(11) The other tenant in common, owning a 22% interest, is an investment fund advised by our Advisor. The property was consolidated into the Fund based on the provisions of FIN 46(R).

 

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We allocated the purchase price of our 2007 acquisitions in accordance with SFAS 141 as follows:

 

     18922 Forge
Drive
    4001 North
Norfleet Road
   Station Nine
Apartments
   Westar Office
Portfolio
 

Land

   $ 7,975,000     $ 2,134,440    $ 9,690,000    $ 4,484,938  

Building and equipment

     12,943,251       31,396,686      43,399,511      17,831,694  

In-place lease intangible

     3,087,977       4,048,276      3,327,953      6,001,215  

Debt assumption fee

     —         —        —        73,503  

Above-market lease intangible

     2,629,476       —        —        227,613  

Debt discount

     —         —        —        16,613  

Below-market lease intangible

     (402,392 )     —        —        —    

Assumption of mortgage note payable

     —         —        —        (7,350,334 )
                              
   $ 26,233,312     $ 37,579,402    $ 56,417,464    $ 21,285,242  
                              

Weighted average amortization period for intangible assets and liabilities

     3 years       10 years      6 months      9 years  

Weighted average amortization period for debt assumption fee and discount

     N/A       N/A      N/A      8 years  

2007 acquisitions continued:

 

     The District at Howell
Mill
    Canyon Plaza     Railway Street
Corporate Centre
   Cabana Beach San
Marcos

Land

   $ 10,000,000     $ 14,959,350     $ 5,650,595    $ 2,529,800

Building and equipment

     56,700,530       32,909,140       33,657,743      20,961,615

In-place lease intangible

     8,138,215       14,262,179       3,305,717      2,424,883

Debt assumption fee

     —         232,500       —        —  

Debt discount

     3,821,898       258,121       —        —  

Personal property

     —         —         —        3,459,508

Below-market lease intangible

     —         (7,415,466 )     —        —  

Assumption of mortgage note payable

     (35,000,000 )     (31,000,000 )     —        —  
                             
   $ 43,660,643     $ 24,205,824     $ 42,614,055    $ 29,375,806
                             

Weighted average amortization period for intangible assets and liabilities

     14 years       10 years       6 years      9 months

Weighted average amortization period for debt assumption fee and discount

     20 years       10 years       N/A      N/A

2007 acquisitions continued:

 

     Cabana Beach
Gainesville
   Campus Lodge
Athens
   Campus Lodge
Columbia
   CHW Medical Office
Portfolio (remaining 5%
membership interest)
 

Land

   $ 7,243,600    $ 1,754,400    $ 2,079,000    $ —    

Building and equipment

     55,809,716      16,110,732      19,032,890      1,602,902  

In-place lease intangible

     6,485,901      1,914,439      1,934,965      310,930  

Above-market lease intangible

     —        —        —        25,630  

Below-market ground lease intangible

     —        —        —        195,889  

Personal property

     4,738,022      1,200,000      1,804,961      —    

Below-market lease intangible

     —        —        —        (42,618 )
                             
   $ 74,277,239    $ 20,979,571    $ 24,851,816    $ 2,092,733  
                             

Weighted average amortization period for intangible assets and liabilities

     9 months      9 months      9 months      3 years  

 

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We allocated the purchase price of our 2006 acquisitions in accordance with SFAS 141 as follows:

 

     Metropolitan
Park North
    Stirling Slidell
Shopping Centre
    9800 South
Meridian
 

Land

   $ 10,900,000     $ 5,441,800     $ 4,517,485  

Building and equipment

     64,006,369       16,843,100       9,640,470  

In-place lease intangible

     11,610,362       3,583,970       846,710  

Above-market lease intangible

     2,850,859       22,077       —    

Debt assumption fee

     —         140,470       —    

Debt discount

     —         276,407       —    

Below-market lease intangible

     (188,530 )     (2,800,081 )     (342,259 )

Assumption of mortgage notes payable

     —         (14,046,973 )     —    
                        
   $ 89,179,060     $ 9,460,770     $ 14,662,406  
                        

Weighted average amortization period for intangible assets and liabilities

     7 years       18 years       2 years  

Weighted average amortization period for debt assumption fee and discount

     N/A       7 years       N/A  

The Fund’s investment in real estate held for sale is comprised of the specifically identified assets and liabilities related to Metropolitan Park North which include:

 

     December 31, 2007     December 31, 2006

Land

   $ 10,900,000     $  —  

Buildings and equipment

     64,022,546       —  

Acquired intangible assets, net

     11,615,233       —  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (1,707,797 )     —  

Other assets

     747,551       —  
              

Net property and equipment

   $ 85,577,533     $ —  
              

Liabilities held for sale are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2007    December 31, 2006

Mortgage notes and other debt payable

   $ 61,000,000    $  —  

Acquired intangible liabilities, net

     156,879      —  

Other liabilities

     980,307      —  
             

Liabilities held for sale

   $ 62,137,186    $ —  
             

As required by FAS 141, the 2007 operations of the Metropolitan Park North property have been classified in discontinued operations because this property is held for sale as of December 31, 2007. In addition, the historical operations of the property have been reclassified into discontinued operations in the 2006 statement of operations. The following table summarizes income (loss) from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006:

 

     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
 

Total revenue

   $ 7,860,897     $ 5,432,058  

Real estate taxes

     (671,169 )     (340,946 )

Property operating

     (1,116,900 )     (817,761 )

General and administrative

     (109,248 )     (95,134 )

Depreciation and amortization

     (1,715,751 )     (2,204,149 )

Interest income

     27,525       20,706  

Interest expense

     (3,547,902 )     (2,699,652 )
                

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   $ 727,452     $ (704,878 )
                

 

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NOTE 4—UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES

Legacy Village

On August 25, 2004, we acquired a 46.5% membership interest in Legacy Village Investors, LLC which owns Legacy Village (“Legacy Village”), a 595,000 square-foot (unaudited) lifestyle center in Lyndhurst, Ohio, built in 2003. The aggregate consideration for our 46.5% ownership interest was approximately $35.0 million. Legacy Village was encumbered by an approximate $97.0 million amortizing mortgage loan at 5.625% maturing on January 1, 2014. On December 23, 2004, Legacy Village increased the existing mortgage loan by $10.0 million under the same terms as the existing mortgage loan. Proceeds of the loan were distributed to the members pro rata in accordance with their ownership percentages.

111 Sutter Street

On March 29, 2005, we acquired an 80% membership interest in CEP Investors XII LLC, which owns 111 Sutter Street (“111 Sutter Street”) in San Francisco, California, a 286,000 square-foot (unaudited), multi-tenant office building built in 1926 and renovated in 2001. The aggregate consideration paid for the 80% membership interest was approximately $24.6 million. On June 22, 2005, the limited liability company finalized a $56.0 million fixed-rate mortgage loan maturing in 10 years at 5.58%.

The limited liability company agreement requires unanimous approval of the members for all major decisions and designates the 20% member, an unrelated third party, to be the operating member, making the day-to-day operating decisions for the property. For its services, the operating member is entitled to a management fee and has an opportunity to earn a promoted return for meeting certain performance goals.

SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES

The following is summarized financial information for our unconsolidated real estate affiliates:

SUMMARIZED COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS—UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES

 

     December 31, 2007    December 31, 2006

ASSETS

     

Investments in real estate (net)

   $ 169,400,775    $ 173,467,491

Cash and cash equivalents

     1,847,963      2,295,682

Other assets

     23,263,287      27,782,480
             

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 194,512,025    $ 203,545,653
             

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY

     

Mortgage notes and other debt payable

   $ 155,565,955    $ 157,947,788

Due to affiliate

     43,819      28,072

Other liabilities

     7,821,196      9,256,347
             

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     163,430,970      167,232,207

Members’ Equity

     31,081,055      36,313,446
             

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY

   $ 194,512,025    $ 203,545,653
             

 

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FUND INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES

 

     December 31, 2007     December 31, 2006  

Members’ equity

   $ 31,081,055     $ 36,313,446  

Less: other members’ equity

     (11,253,784 )     (13,256,383 )

Purchase price in excess of ownership interest in unconsolidated real estate affiliates (a)

     23,656,184       24,901,493  
                

Investments in unconsolidated real estate affiliates

   $ 43,483,455     $ 47,958,556  
                

 

(a) The purchase price in excess of our ownership interest in the equity of the unconsolidated real estate affiliates is attributable to a difference in the fair value of Legacy Village over its historical cost at acquisition plus the Fund’s own acquisition costs for Legacy Village and 111 Sutter Street. The excess is being amortized over the lives of the related assets and liabilities that make up the fair value difference, primarily buildings and improvements. The excess allocated to land is not subject to amortization.

SUMMARIZED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS—UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES

 

     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
   Year Ended
December 31, 2006
   Year Ended
December 31, 2005

Total revenues

   $ 29,542,963    $ 28,983,549    $ 26,145,517

Total operating expenses

     19,451,918      19,539,792      17,809,571
                    

Operating income

     10,091,045      9,443,757      8,335,946

Total other expenses

     8,830,139      8,861,436      8,245,595
                    

Net income

   $ 1,260,906    $ 582,321    $ 90,351
                    

FUND EQUITY IN INCOME OF UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES

 

     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2005
 

Net income of unconsolidated real estate affiliates

   $ 1,260,906     $ 582,321     $ 90,351  

Other members’ share of net (income) loss

     (562,146 )     78,337       66,246  

Depreciation of purchase price in excess of ownership interest in unconsolidated real estate affiliates

     (151,616 )     (216,100 )     (147,321 )

Other income (expense) from unconsolidated real estate affiliates

     (10,969 )     (19,602 )     106,791  
                        

Equity in income of unconsolidated real estate affiliates

   $ 536,175     $ 424,956     $ 116,067  
                        

 

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NOTE 5—MORTGAGE NOTES AND OTHER DEBT PAYABLE

Mortgage notes payable have various maturities through 2027 and consist of the following:

 

Property

   Maturity Date    Fixed /
Floating
   Rate   Amount payable as of
           December 31,
2007
    December 31,
2006

Monument IV at Worldgate

   September 1, 2011    Fixed    5.29%   $ 37,364,674     $ 37,875,214

Havertys Furniture

   January 1, 2015    Fixed    5.23%     18,100,000       18,100,000

Havertys Furniture

   January 1, 2015    Fixed    6.19%     11,025,000       10,050,370

Hagemeyer Distribution Center

   January 1, 2015    Fixed    5.23%     6,500,000       6,500,000

Georgia Door Sales Distribution Center

   January 1, 2015    Fixed    5.31%     5,400,000       5,400,000

25850 S. Ridgeland

   April 1, 2012    Fixed    5.05%     16,474,017       16,700,000

105 Kendall Park Lane

   September 1, 2012    Fixed    4.92%     13,000,000       13,000,000

Waipio Shopping Center

   November 1, 2010    Fixed    5.15%     19,950,000       19,950,000

Marketplace at Northglenn

   January 1, 2016    Fixed    5.50%     64,500,000       64,500,000

CHW Medical Office Portfolio

   November 1, 2013    Fixed    5.75%     17,537,943       17,808,943

CHW Medical Office Portfolio

   November 1, 2013    Fixed    5.75%     15,264,068       15,520,000

CHW Medical Office Portfolio

   November 1, 2013    Fixed    5.75%     15,806,966       16,051,219

CHW Medical Office Portfolio

   March 1, 2014    Fixed    5.79%     34,497,461       34,880,000

Metropolitan Park North (1)

   April 1, 2013    Fixed    5.73%     —         61,000,000

Stirling Slidell Shopping Centre

   April 1, 2014    Fixed    5.15%     13,818,387       14,046,973

9800 South Meridian

   January 1, 2010    Floating    LIBOR + 1.60%     11,338,323       8,255,779

18922 Forge Drive

   February 14, 2014    Fixed    6.24%     19,050,000       —  

4001 North Norfleet Road

   March 1, 2017    Fixed    5.60%     24,230,000       —  

Station Nine Apartments

   May 1, 2017    Fixed    5.50%     36,885,000       —  

Westar Office Portfolio

   July 1, 2013    Fixed    6.05%     7,278,335       —  

Westar Office Portfolio

   March 1, 2015    Fixed    5.60%     11,050,000       —  

The District at Howell Mill

   March 1, 2027    Fixed    5.30%     35,000,000       —  

The District at Howell Mill

   June 1, 2017    Fixed    6.14%     10,000,000       —  

Canyon Plaza

   June 1, 2017    Fixed    5.90%     31,000,000       —  

Railway Street Corporate Centre (2)

   September 1, 2017    Fixed    5.16%     29,929,468       —  

Cabana Beach San Marcos

   December 1, 2014    Fixed    5.57%     19,650,000       —  

Cabana Beach Gainesville

   December 1, 2014    Fixed    5.57%     49,107,500       —  

Campus Lodge Athens

   December 1, 2014    Fixed    5.57%     13,723,000       —  

Campus Lodge Columbia

   December 1, 2014    Fixed    5.57%     16,341,000       —  
                      
             603,821,142       359,638,498

Line of Credit

   February 21, 2009    Floating    6.52%     29,000,000       —  

Net debt (discount) premium on assumed debt

             (2,505,516 )     1,712,272
                      
             630,315,626       361,350,770

Metropolitan Park North (1)

   April 1, 2013    Fixed    5.73%     61,000,000       —  
                      
           $ 691,315,626     $ 361,350,770
                      

 

(1) This loan is associated with Metropolitan Park North which was classified as held for sale beginning on July 26, 2007.
(2) This loan is denominated in Canadian dollars, but is reported in US dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the balance sheet date.

 

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We have recognized a premium or discount on debt we assumed with the following property acquisitions:

 

Property

   Debt Premium /
(Discount)
    Effective
Interest Rate
 

CHW Medical Office Portfolio

   $ 1,698,442     5.41 %

Stirling Slidell Shopping Centre

     (235,106 )   5.57 %

Westar Office Portfolio

     (15,363 )   6.17 %

The District at Howell Mill

     (3,710,425 )   6.34 %

Canyon Plaza

     (243,064 )   6.10 %

Included in mortgage notes and other debt payable is $584,413 and $297,352 of debt premium accumulated amortization at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Also included in mortgage notes and other debt payable is $169,082 and $3,177 of debt discount accumulated amortization at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

 

     December 31, 2007

Debt on real estate held for long term

   $ 603,821,142

Debt on real estate held for sale

     61,000,000
      

Total

   $ 664,821,142
      

Aggregate principal payments of mortgage notes payable as of December 31, 2007 are as follows:

 

Year

   Amount

2008

   $ 3,716,728

2009

     4,089,771

2010

     38,287,199

2011

     42,861,495

2012

     35,022,975

Thereafter

     540,842,974
      

Total

   $ 664,821,142
      

Land, buildings, equipment, and acquired intangible assets related to the mortgage notes payable, with an aggregate cost of approximately $1,050 million and $565 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, have been pledged as collateral.

Line of Credit

On December 21, 2005, we obtained a $30.0 million line of credit, expandable to $50.0 million once the Fund’s NAV exceeded $300 million, subject to certain financial covenants (the “2005 Line of Credit”). The 2005 Line of Credit expired on December 21, 2006, but was extended through February 21, 2007 while we negotiated a new line of credit with the lender. The 2005 Line of Credit carried interest at rates that approximated LIBOR plus 1.80% or a base rate, which was the greater of (i) the interest rate per annum announced from time to time by the lender as its prime rate or (ii) the Federal Funds effective rate plus 0.75%, as determined by the lender, dependent on the length of time we expect the loan to be outstanding. No borrowings were outstanding on our line of credit at December 31, 2006. As of December 31, 2006, we had issued two letters of credit from our line of credit in a total amount of $5.6 million, which were used to secure two future real estate acquisitions, which were released in 2007 once the acquisition of the two real estate investments occurred.

On February 21, 2007, we entered into a $60.0 million line of credit agreement, replacing the 2005 Line of Credit, to cover short-term capital needs for acquisitions and operations, which was expanded to $70.0 million on July 27, 2007. The additional $10.0 million borrowing capacity is supplied by BAC. The line of credit expires in two years. The line of credit carries an interest rate that approximates LIBOR plus 1.50% for borrowings

 

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expected to be outstanding for at least one month, or a base rate for borrowings expected to be outstanding for less than one month, which is the greater of (i) the interest rate per annum announced from time to time by the lender, as its prime rate or (ii) the Federal Funds effective rate plus 0.75%. Should the Fund fail to maintain a debt service coverage ratio of 1.50 to 1.00 or greater, the interest rate on the outstanding borrowings will increase by 0.50%. At December 31, 2007, we had $29.0 million borrowed on our line of credit at 6.52%. As of December 31, 2007 we had issued three letters of credit from our line of credit for approximately $2.9 million, which were used as additional collateral on three of our apartment communities acquired in November 2007. As of December 31, 2007, we were in compliance of the terms of our line of credit.

NOTE 6—COMMON STOCK

Share Price Calculation

The Current Share Price of the Common Stock (the “Current Share Price”) is established quarterly based on the following valuation methodology, which may be modified from time to time by our board of directors.

Net Asset Value Calculation. The NAV of the Fund is determined as of the end of each of the first three quarters of a fiscal year, within 45 calendar days following the end of such quarter. The Fund’s year-end NAV is determined after the completion of our year-end audit. NAV is determined as follows: (i) the aggregate fair value of (A) our interests in real estate investments (“Investments”) plus (B) all other assets of the Fund, minus (ii) the aggregate fair value of our indebtedness and other outstanding obligations as of the determination date.

We identify and retain independent third-party real estate appraisal firms (the “Appraisal Firms”) that appraise each Investment annually beginning one year after acquisition. During the first three quarters after acquisition, the Investment will be carried at capitalized cost and reviewed quarterly for material events at the property or market level that may require an adjustment of the Investment’s valuation.

For each of the three quarters following the independent appraisal of a particular Investment, we are responsible for determining the value of such Investment based on our review of the appraisal and material changes at the property or market level. We are also responsible for determining the value of the indebtedness related to each Investment beginning one year after acquisition of the encumbered property and on a quarterly basis thereafter.

Current Share Price Calculation. The Current Share Price equals the NAV as of the end of each quarter divided by the number of outstanding shares of all classes of common stock of the Fund at the end of such quarter.

Stock Subscriptions

We expect to sell additional Shares through private placements to accredited investors. All subscriptions are subject to the receipt of cleared funds from the investor prior to the applicable subscription date in the full amount of the subscription. The subscription amount paid by each prospective investor for Shares in the Fund will initially be held in an escrow account at an independent financial institution outside the Fund, for the benefit of the investors until such time as the funds are drawn into the Fund to purchase Shares at the Current Share Price. Subscription funds will be held in the escrow account for no more than 100 days before we are required to issue the subscribed Shares. At December 31, 2007, no subscription commitments were held in escrow. As of December 31, 2006, $42.5 million of subscription commitments were held in escrow, which were brought into the Fund in February 2007. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, we sold 1,085,201 Shares for $126.8 million and 721,070 Shares for $79.4 million, respectively, to subscribers whose funds were held in the escrow account. Subscription commitments for the issuance of new Shares held in escrow are not included in our balance sheets.

 

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Share Repurchase Program

Tender Offers

Pursuant to our Share Repurchase Program (the “Repurchase Program”), we intend to provide liquidity to our stockholders by conducting tender offers pursuant to which we expect to offer to repurchase a specific percentage, number or dollar amount of outstanding Shares (“Tender Offer Amount”). The Tender Offer Amount for each tender offer, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including our available liquidity, available borrowing under our credit facility and the amount of proceeds from our most recent offering of Shares. Such determinations will be made by our board of directors prior to each tender offer and will be communicated to stockholders. We have made the following tender offers:

 

Period

  Tender Offer
Amount
  Number of
Shares
Tendered
  Dollar Amount of
Shares Tendered
  Number of
Shares
Repurchased
  Dollar Amount of
Shares Repurchased
       

Date Shares
Repurchased and
Retired

August 2006

  $  5.0 million   46,692   $  5.3 million   46,692   $ 5.3 million  (1)     September 8, 2006

May 2007

    10.0 million   114,922     13.3 million   114,922     13.3 million  (1)     June 14, 2007

November 2007

    10.0 million   398,387     47.8 million   84,699     10.2 million  (2)     December 26, 2007

 

(1) We availed ourselves of an SEC rule that allowed us to exceed our Tender Offer Amount by up to 2% of the outstanding Shares to honor redemption requests.
(2) We availed ourselves on an SEC rule that allowed us to exceed our Tender Offer Amount by up to 2% of our outstanding Shares.

No Obligation to Repurchase Shares

We will only offer to repurchase Shares through tender offers and then only to the extent that we have sufficient cash available to repurchase Shares consistent with principles of prudent portfolio management and to the extent that such repurchases (i) are consistent with applicable REIT rules and federal securities laws and (ii) would not require the Fund to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. We do not guarantee, however, that sufficient cash will be available at any particular time to fund repurchases of our Shares, and we will be under no obligation to conduct such tender offers or to make such cash available. In determining the Tender Offer Amount, we will act in the best interest of the stockholders and may take into account our need for cash to pay operating expenses, debt service, distributions to stockholders and other obligations.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Stockholders may participate in a dividend reinvestment plan under which all dividends will automatically be reinvested in additional Shares. The number of Shares issued under the dividend reinvestment plan will be determined based on the Current Share Price as of the reinvestment date. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, we issued 53,719 Shares for approximately $6.3 million and 35,230 Shares for approximately $3.8 million, respectively, under the plan.

Dividends

Earnings and profits, which determine the taxability of dividends to stockholders, will differ from income reported for financial reporting purposes due to the differences for federal income tax purposes in the treatment of revenue and expense recognition, the estimated useful lives used to compute depreciation, and gains on the sale of real property.

 

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The tax treatment of common dividends per share for federal income tax purposes is as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005  
     Per Share    %     Per Share    %     Per Share    %  

Ordinary income

     —      —         —      —         —      —    

Capital gains

     —      —         —      —         —      —    

Return of capital

   $ 7.00    100 %   $ 7.00    100 %   $ 7.00    100 %
                                       

Total

   $ 7.00    100 %   $ 7.00    100 %   $ 7.00    100 %
                                       

NOTE 7—RENTALS UNDER OPERATING LEASES

We receive rental income from operating leases. The minimum future rentals from consolidated properties based on operating leases in place, excluding properties designated as held of sale at December 31, 2007 are as follows:

 

Year

   Amount (1)

2008

   $ 70,638,906

2009

     56,036,327

2010

     49,265,139

2011

     45,510,597

2012

     32,616,300

Thereafter

     134,487,983
      

Total

   $ 388,555,252
      

 

(1) Amounts included related to Railway Street Corporate Centre have been converted from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars using the appropriate exchange rate as of December 31, 2007.

Minimum future rentals do not include amounts payable by certain tenants based upon a percentage of their gross sales or as reimbursement of property operating expenses.

During the year ended December 31, 2007, no individual tenant accounted for greater than 10% of minimum base rents. During the year ended December 31, 2006, Fannie Mae accounted for 12% of minimum base rents. During the year ended December 31, 2005, Fannie Mae, TNT Logistics North America, Inc. and Havertys Furniture Companies, Inc. accounted for 37%, 17% and 16% of minimum base rents, respectively.

NOTE 8—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Under the terms of the Management and Advisory Agreements, we pay each the Manager and Advisor an annual fixed fee equal to 0.75% of NAV, calculated quarterly. The fixed portion of the management and advisory fees for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $5,732,112, $3,888,180 and $1,873,195, respectively. Included in manager and advisor fees payable at December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $1,598,628 and $1,097,523, respectively, of fixed fee expense.

Under the terms of the Management and Advisory Agreements, we pay the Manager and Advisor an aggregate annual variable fee equal to 7.50% of the Variable Fee Base Amount, as defined in the Advisory Agreement, calculated quarterly. Before the Fund’s NAV exceeded $100 million, the variable fee was allocated entirely to the Advisor. The Fund’s NAV exceeded $100 million on April 1, 2005 and a portion of variable fee was then allocated to the Manager, with the remainder allocated to the Advisor. The Manager will be allocated an increasing proportion of the variable fee as the Fund’s NAV increases, up to a maximum of 1.87% of the 7.50% fee paid to the Manager and the Advisor if the Fund’s NAV is $850 million or more. The total variable fee for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $1,694,098, $1,288,037 and $685,194, respectively.

 

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Included in manager and advisor fees payable at December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $433,325 and $482,492 of variable fee expense.

The Advisor receives an acquisition fee of 0.50% of the acquisition cost of each property acquired for us. Total acquisition fees for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $2,337,268, $696,794 and $1,741,811, respectively, of which $774,776 and $206,384 was included in manager and advisory fees payable at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Advisor may pay certain third-party due diligence costs related to acquisitions or unsuccessful acquisitions, which are reimbursable by us. Total reimbursed due diligence costs related to successful investments made by us and unsuccessful acquisitions for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $577,869, $130,477 and $353,610, respectively, $185,667 and $59,369 of which is included in accounts payable and other accrued expenses at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Acquisition fees and due diligence costs for successful acquisitions are capitalized as part of the real estate acquisition. Costs for unsuccessful acquisitions are expensed.

On December 23, 2004, we entered into an expense limitation and reimbursement agreement (the “Expense Limitation Agreement”) with the Manager, which limits certain Fund expenses to 0.75% of NAV annually. The expenses subject to the limitation include fees paid to the various professional service providers, auditors, stockholder administrator, legal counsel related to the organization of the Fund or share offering, printing costs, mailing costs, fees associated with the board of directors, cost of maintaining directors and officers insurance, blue sky fees and all Fund-level organizational costs. Expenses in excess of the limitation will be carried forward for up to three years and may be reimbursed to the Manager in a year that Fund expenses are less than 0.75% of NAV, but only to the extent Fund expenses do not exceed the expense limitation. Fund expenses for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were limited to $2,866,056, $1,944,090 and $936,598, respectively. Actual Fund level expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $407,621 less than the amount allowed under the Expense Limitation Agreement. Therefore, no Fund level expenses are being carried forward to future periods. To the extent expenses can not be allocated to the Fund in future years due to the expense limitation, these expenses will be borne by the Manager. The Expense Limitation Agreement was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2007, but was renewed and extended through December 31, 2008. Expenses subject to the Expense Limitation Agreement are included in the Fund level expenses line on the consolidated statements of operations along with certain other Fund level expenses not subject to the expense limitation agreement, such as expenses related to unsuccessful acquisitions and state franchise taxes and filing fees.

Prior to April 1, 2005, the Manager and Advisor agreed to waive a portion of their fees and expenses calculated on NAV greater than approximately $75 million until we were able to acquire additional real estate assets and appropriately leverage the portfolio. Total waived fees and expenses for the year ended December 31, 2005 were approximately $69,300. On April 1, 2005 the Manager and Advisor terminated the waiver.

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. (“JLL”), an affiliate of LaSalle, is paid for property management services performed at Monument IV at Worldgate, The District at Howell Mill and Westar Office Portfolio. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, JLL was paid $83,580, $18,000 and $18,000, respectively, for property management services performed. In 2005, JLL was paid a $483,750 loan placement fee related to the mortgage debt on Marketplace at Northglenn. In 2007, JLL was paid $741,016 of loan placement fees related to the mortgage debt on the Station Nine Apartments, Railway Street Corporate Centre, and the four student oriented apartment communities.

The placement agent for the Fund is UST Securities Corp., an affiliate of the Manager. The placement agent receives no compensation from us for its services.

The Fund has mortgage notes payable to BAC collateralized by Monument IV at Worldgate and Station Nine Apartments. BAC is also the lender on up to $10.0 million of the Fund’s line of credit. Interest and fees paid to BAC related to the loans for the period from July 1, 2007 (the date BAC acquired the Manager) through December 31, 2007 was $2,060,187. Included in mortgage notes and other debt payable at December 31, 2007 was approximately $78.4 million of debt payable to BAC.

 

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On November 21, 2007, the Fund acquired 78% tenant in common interests in four student oriented apartment communities. The gross purchase price for the four apartment communities was approximately $149.5 million, of which the Fund’s share was approximately $116.6 million. The four apartment communities were acquired using proceeds from four cross-collateralized loans totaling $98.8 million, fixed-rate for seven years at 5.57%, interest only for the first two years. The 22% tenant in common interest owner for each of these four student housing apartment communities is an investment fund advised by our Advisor. As of December 31, 2007, the Fund owed the 22% tenant in common interest owner $1.2 million from the closing of the four apartment communities. The 22% tenant in common also pays the advisor an acquisition fee equal to 0.50% of their acquisition price related to the purchase of the four apartment communities, which is included in the manager and advisory fee payable amount disclosed above. The tenant in common agreements were executed with customary business terms that provide for the sharing of net income or loss and cash flow based on each tenant in common’s ownership percentage.

NOTE 9—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time, we have entered into contingent agreements for the acquisition of properties. Such acquisitions are subject to satisfactory completion of due diligence.

As part of the acquisition of the 25850 S. Ridgeland property, in exchange for $500, we were granted an option expiring in 2009 to purchase a portion of adjacent land if the tenant chooses to expand its facility. If the tenant chooses to expand its facility, then we can acquire the additional portion of land subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Expansion Option Agreement dated as of December 31, 2004, which agreement provides among other things the terms and conditions pursuant to which the purchase price for the adjacent land shall be determined.

We are subject to ground lease payments of $35 per year for 71 years on the fifteen buildings in the CHW Medical Office Portfolio.

The CHW Medical Office Portfolio mortgage debt requires that we deposit a maximum of $1.9 million into an escrow account to fund future tenant improvements and leasing commissions. At December 31, 2007, we had approximately $1.5 million deposited in this escrow, and we expect to fund approximately $400,000 during 2008. Additionally, we are required to deposit approximately $151,000 per year into an escrow account to fund capital expenditures. At December 31, 2007, our capital account escrow account balance was $555,000. These escrow accounts allow us to withdraw funds as we incur costs related to tenant improvements, leasing commissions and capital expenditures. We expect to fund the escrow requirements with operating cash flows generated by the CHW Medical Office Portfolio.

The mortgage loan collateralized by Metropolitan Park North requires that on or before April 1, 2009, we are obligated to post a $3.9 million reserve in escrow to cover costs of certain tenant improvements, leasing commissions, rent concessions, and lost rental income in connection with re-leasing space to a major tenant of the building. If the tenant provides written notice of its intent to exercise its lease renewal option by September 30, 2010, the lender will return the $3.9 million deposit to us. If the tenant fails to provide notice of its renewal, we are obligated to post an additional $2.8 million deposit into the escrow. The lender will return the reserve to us if the following conditions are met: (1) no default has occurred and remains outstanding; and (2) either the tenant has exercised its renewal options or the space has been re-leased to a new tenant(s).

In September 2007, we entered into purchase contracts and deposited $1.7 million in earnest money to secure the acquisition of interests in two student oriented apartment communities consisting of a combined 480 units for approximately $72.3 million. We will fund a portion of the purchase for one of the apartment communities with a $17.5 million mortgage loan, maturing in 2015 at a fixed rate of 5.57%, interest only for the first two years collateralized by the other apartment community. We will also assume a $33.5 million mortgage loan collateralized by the other apartment community, maturing in 2016 at a fixed-rate of 5.95%, interest only for the first five years. The two apartment communities are located near state universities in Florida and Louisiana

 

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and were built between 2001 and 2007. We expect to acquire both of the apartment communities in the first quarter of 2008. The apartment communities were approximately 98% leased in the aggregate as of December 31, 2007. We will be acquiring these apartment communities through a joint venture with an investment fund advised by our Advisor, under customary business terms, where we maintain an approximate 78% tenant in common interest in each of the apartment communities.

NOTE 10—RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on description, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 became effective on January 1, 2007. In accordance with FIN 48, we have analyzed filing positions in all of the federal, state and other jurisdictions where we are required to file income tax returns, as well as all open tax years in these jurisdictions. The periods subject to examination for all federal, state and other jurisdictions are the 2003 through 2005 tax years. We do not believe there are any tax positions that would increase within the next twelve-month period. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain income tax positions have been recorded and we did not record a cumulative effect adjustment related to the adoption of FIN 48. The adoption of FIN 48 did not result in an adjustment to retained earnings at January 1, 2007. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, we do not have any accruals for uncertain tax positions. The implementation of FIN 48 did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. This statement clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. SFAS No. 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy, giving the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable data. SFAS No. 157 applies whenever other standards require assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. This statement is effective in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The FASB deferred application of certain elements of SFAS No. 157 relating to non-financial assets and liabilities. We believe that the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2008 will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2007, SOP 07-1 was issued on the Clarification of the Scope of the Audit and Accounting Guide Audits of Investment Companies and Accounting by Parent Companies and Equity Method Investors for Investments in Investment Companies and is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2007. The SOP provides guidance about which entities are included within the scope of the Audit and Accounting Guide Audits of Investment Companies. In October 2007, the FASB elected to indefinitely defer the effective date of the SOP.

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“SFAS No. 159”). SFAS No. 159 expands opportunities to use fair value measurement in financial reporting and permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We have elected not to apply SFAS No. 159 to our financial assets and financial liabilities. We believe that the adoption of this standard will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“Statement No. 160”). Statement No. 160 requires (i) that noncontrolling (minority) interests be reported as a component of shareholders’ equity, (ii) that net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be separately identified in the consolidated statement of operations, (iii) that changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the

 

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parent retains its controlling interest be accounted for as equity transactions, (iv) that any retained noncontrolling equity investment upon the deconsolidation of a subsidiary be initially measured at fair value, and (v) that sufficient disclosures are provided that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. Statement No. 160 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2008 and should be applied prospectively. However, the presentation and disclosure requirements of the statement shall be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. The adoption of the provisions of Statement No. 160 is still being evaluated as to the impact on the Fund’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations”, (“SFAS 141R”). SFAS 141R establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, including goodwill, the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. SFAS 141R also establishes disclosure requirements to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141R is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The impact of adopting SFAS 141R will be dependent on the future business combinations that the Fund may pursue after its effective date.

NOTE 11—DISTRIBUTIONS PAYABLE

On December 18, 2007, our Board of Directors declared a $1.75 per share distribution to Stockholders of record as of December 28, 2007, payable on February 1, 2008.

NOTE 12—PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

The following unaudited pro forma financial information has been presented as a result of the acquisitions made by the Fund during 2006 and 2007 and include the historical results of all acquisitions made during these years. In our opinion, all significant adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the pro forma financial information for the periods have been included. The pro forma financial information is based upon historical financial information and does not purport to present what actual results would have been had the acquisitions, and related transactions, in fact, occurred at the beginning of each period presented, or to project results for any future period.

 

     2007     2006  

Total revenue

   $ 87,410,509     $ 67,576,587  

Net loss

   $ (31,822,566 )   $ (31,183,689 )

Loss per share-basic and diluted

   $ (8.87 )   $ (8.69 )

 

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NOTE 13—QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC.

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(UNAUDITED)

 

     Three Months
Ended

March 31, 2007
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2007
    Three Months
Ended
September 30, 2007
    Three Months
Ended
December 31, 2007
 

Total revenues

   $ 13,313,006     $ 15,383,225     $ 19,028,768     $ 21,701,370  

Operating income

     1,878,630       1,433,552       2,639,736       2,484,360  

Loss from continuing operations

     (1,736,349 )     (3,119,724 )     (4,099,468 )     (5,408,000 )

(Loss) income from discontinuing operations

     (162,062 )     (152,942 )     277,143       765,313  

Net loss

     (1,898,411 )     (3,272,666 )     (3,822,325 )     (4,642,687 )

Loss per share-basic and diluted

   $ (0.67 )   $ (1.04 )   $ (1.11 )   $ (1.31 )
                                

Weighted average common stock outstanding-basic and diluted

     2,834,022       3,159,225       3,453,704       3,553,833  
                                

 

     Three Months
Ended

March 31, 2006
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2006
    Three Months
Ended
September 30, 2006
    Three Months
Ended
December 31, 2006
 

Total revenues

   $ 11,280,281     $ 11,110,468     $ 11,313,857     $ 11,968,755  

Operating income

     2,541,252       1,861,956       1,697,094       1,521,420  

Loss from continuing operations

     (1,159,104 )     (1,903,858 )     (1,560,547 )     (1,434,617 )

Income (loss) from discontinuing operations

     26,388       (203,023 )     (255,940 )     (272,303 )

Net loss

     (1,132,716 )     (2,106,881 )     (1,816,487 )     (1,706,920 )

Loss per share-basic and diluted

   $ (0.56 )   $ (0.92 )   $ (0.75 )   $ (0.65 )
                                

Weighted average common stock outstanding-basic and diluted

     2,014,345       2,280,528       2,427,099       2,638,390  
                                

All significant fluctuations between the quarters are attributable to acquisitions made by us during 2006 and 2007.

NOTE 14—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On January 15, 2008, the Fund acquired a 78% tenant in common interest in a student oriented apartment community located in Lafayette, Louisiana near University of Louisiana—Lafayette for approximately $26.2 million, funded with a $17.5 million, seven-year fixed rate mortgage loan, at 5.57% with interest only due for the first two years. Campus Edge Lafayette was built in 2007 and has 168 units and 524 bedrooms. The property was 100% leased on January 15, 2008. The remaining purchase price was funded with a $7.0 million draw on our line of credit and cash on hand. The 22% tenant in common interest owner is an investment fund advised by our Advisor.

On January 31, 2008 the Fund made a $2.0 million draw on our line of credit of which was used for operations.

 

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On February 29, 2008, the Fund acquired a 78% tenant in common interest in a student oriented apartment community located in Tampa, Florida near University of South Florida for approximately $46.1 million and included the assumption of a $33.5 million, nine-year fixed rate mortgage loan, at 5.95% with interest only due for the first five years. Campus Lodge Tampa was built in 2001 and has 312 units and 1,068 bedrooms. The property was 97% leased on February 29, 2008. The remaining purchase price was funded with a $9.0 million draw on our line of credit and cash on hand. The 22% tenant in common interest owner is an investment fund advised by our Advisor.

*  *  *  *  *  *

 

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation as of December 31, 2007

 

Col. A

  Col. B   Col. C   Col. D   Col. E

Description

  Encumbrances   Initial Cost   Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to Acquisition
  Gross Amounts at which Carried
at the Close of Period
   Total
    Land   Building
and
Equipment
  Land   Building
and
Equipment
    Carrying
Costs
      Land        Building
and
    Equipment    
  

Consolidated Properties:

                   

Monument IV at Worldgate—Herndon, VA, Office

  $ 37,364,674   $ 5,185,895   $ 57,013,016   —     $ (1,640,264 )   —     $ 5,185,895    $ 55,372,752    $ 60,558,647

Havertys Furniture—Braselton, GA, Industrial

    29,125,000     100     17,474,370   3,144,450     10,979,597     —       3,144,550      28,453,967      31,598,517

Hagemeyer Distribution Center—Auburn, GA, Industrial

    6,500,000     100     6,203,493   —       —       —       100      6,203,493      6,203,593

25850 S Ridgeland—Monee, IL, Industrial

    16,474,017     4,300,000     14,002,927   —       567,650     —       4,300,000      14,570,577      18,870,577

Georgia Door Sales Distribution Center—Austell, GA, Industrial

    5,400,000     1,650,870     5,569,801   —       14,326     —       1,650,870      5,584,127      7,234,997

105 Kendall Park Lane—Atlanta, GA, Industrial

    13,000,000     2,655,900     12,835,751   —       (2,925 )   —       2,655,900      12,832,826      15,488,726

Waipio Shopping Center—Waipahu, HI, Retail

    19,950,000     13,424,686     14,756,055   —       68,097     —       13,424,686      14,824,152      28,248,838

Marketplace at Northglenn—Northglenn, CO, Retail

    64,500,000     15,657,642     66,217,362   —       134,092     —       15,657,642      66,351,454      82,009,096

CHW Medical Office Portfolio:

                   

300 Old River Road—Bakersfield, CA, Office

    4,010,033     —       5,942,789   —       5,320     —       —        5,948,109      5,948,109

500 West Thomas Road—Phoenix, AZ, Office

    19,883,514     —       25,789,083   —       3,726,375     —       —        29,515,458      29,515,458

500 Old River Road—Bakersfield, CA, Office

    3,169,355     —       4,395,618   —       216,409     —       —        4,612,027      4,612,027

1500 S. Central Ave—Glendale, CA, Office

    4,587,089     —       5,253,326   —       58,045     —       —        5,311,371      5,311,371

14600 Sherman Way—Van Nuys, CA, Office

    5,724,026     —       6,347,647   —       474,525     —       —        6,822,172      6,822,172

14624 Sherman Way—Van Nuys, CA, Office

    4,952,954     —       7,684,623   —       96,412     —       —        7,781,035      7,781,035

18350 Roscoe Blvd—Northridge, CA, Office

    8,716,845     —       10,584,319   —       302,682     —       —        10,887,001      10,887,001

18460 Roscoe Blvd—Northridge, CA, Office

    1,475,264     —       2,939,865   —       (81,223 )   —       —        2,858,642      2,858,642

18546 Roscoe Blvd—Northridge, CA, Office

    3,513,096     —       5,580,126   —       (1,111 )   —       —        5,579,015      5,579,015

4545 East Chandler—Chandler, AZ, Office

    5,498,802     —       5,345,097   —       (25,623 )   —       —        5,319,474      5,319,474

485 South Dobson—Chandler, AZ, Office

    5,319,803     —       6,785,326   —       (55,763 )   —       —        6,729,563      6,729,563

1501 North Gilbert—Gilbert, AZ, Office

    4,799,527     —       4,749,952   —       (15,554 )   —       —        4,734,398      4,734,398

 

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation as of December 31, 2007—(Continued)

Col. A

  Col. B   Col. C   Col. D   Col. E

Description

  Encumbrances   Initial Cost   Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to Acquisition
  Gross Amounts at which Carried
at the Close of Period
   Total
    Land   Building
and
Equipment
  Land   Building
and
Equipment
    Carrying
Costs
      Land        Building
and
    Equipment    
  

116 South Palisade—Santa Maria, CA, Office

    2,528,957     —       3,189,644     —       (43,874 )     —       —        3,145,770      3,145,770

525 East Plaza—Santa Maria, CA, Office

    4,905,602     —       7,510,621     —       782,221       —       —        8,292,842      8,292,842

10440 East Riggs—Chandler, AZ, Office

    4,021,571     —       3,017,285     —       22,538       —       —        3,039,823      3,039,823

Stirling Slidell Shopping Centre—Slidell, LA, Retail

    13,818,387     5,441,800     16,843,100     —       3,186       —       5,441,800      16,846,286      22,288,086

9800 South Meridian—Englewood, CO, Office

    11,338,323     4,517,485     9,640,470     —       2,080,259       —       4,517,485      11,720,729      16,238,214

18922 Forge Drive—Cupertino, CA, Office

    19,050,000     7,975,000     12,757,984     —       236,726       —       7,975,000      12,994,710      20,969,710

4001 North Norfleet Road—Kansas City, MO, Industrial

    24,230,000     2,134,440     31,396,686     —       23,597       —       2,134,440      31,420,283      33,554,723

Station Nine Apartments—Durham, NC, Apartment

    36,885,000     9,690,000     43,399,511     —       18,708       —       9,690,000      43,418,219      53,108,219

Westar Office Portfolio—St. Charles, MO, Office

    18,328,335     4,484,937     17,831,693     —       (3,978 )     —       4,484,937      17,827,715      22,312,652

The District at Howell Mill—Atlanta, GA, Retail

    45,000,000     10,000,000     56,039,888     —       662,219       —       10,000,000      56,702,107      66,702,107

Canyon Plaza—San Diego, CA, Office

    31,000,000     14,959,350     32,909,139     —       39,372       —       14,959,350      32,948,511      47,907,861

Railway Street Corporate Centre—Calgary, Canada, Office

    29,929,468     6,021,658     35,441,146     —       521,180       —       6,021,658      35,962,326      41,983,984

Cabana Beach San Marcos—San Marcos, TX, Apartment

    19,650,000     2,529,800     24,421,123     —       —         —       2,529,800      24,421,123      26,950,923

Cabana Beach Gainesville—Gainesville, FL, Apartment

    49,107,500     7,243,600     60,547,738     —       —         —       7,243,600      60,547,738      67,791,338

Campus Lodge Columbia—Columbia, MO, Apartment

    16,341,000     2,079,000     20,837,851     —       —         —       2,079,000      20,837,851      22,916,851

Campus Lodge, Athens—Athens, GA, Apartment

    13,723,000     1,754,400     17,310,732       —         —       1,754,400      17,310,732      19,065,132
                                                         

Total Consolidated Properties:

  $ 603,821,142   $ 121,706,663   $ 678,565,157   $ 3,144,450   $ 19,163,221     $ —     $ 124,851,113    $ 697,728,378    $ 822,579,491

Properties Held for Sale:

                   

Metropolitan Park North—Seattle, WA, Office

    61,000,000     10,900,000     64,006,369     —       16,177       —       10,900,000      64,022,546      74,922,546

Total

  $ 664,821,142   $ 132,606,663   $ 742,571,526   $ 3,144,450   $ 19,179,398     $ —     $ 135,751,113    $ 761,750,924    $ 897,502,037
                                                         

 

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation as of December 31, 2007—(Continued)

 

Col. A

   Col. F    Col. G    Col. H    Col. I

Description

   Accumulated
Depreciation
   Date of

Construction
   Date of
Acquisition
   Life on which
depreciation in
latest income
statement is
computed

Consolidated Properties:

           

Monument IV at Worldgate—Herndon, VA, Office

   $ 3,545,376    2001    8/27/2004    50 years

Havertys Furniture—Braselton, GA, Industrial

     1,505,866    2002/2005    12/3/2004    50 years

Hagemeyer Distribution Center—Auburn, GA, Industrial

     382,425    2001    12/3/2004    50 years

25850 S Ridgeland—Monee, IL, Industrial

     860,263    2004    12/31/2004    50 years

Georgia Door Sales Distribution Center—Austell, GA, Industrial

     325,698    1994/1996    2/10/2005    50 years

105 Kendall Park Lane—Atlanta, GA, Industrial

     641,608    2002    6/30/2005    50 years

Waipio Shopping Center—Waipahu, HI, Shopping Center

     899,074    1986/2005    8/1/2005    40 years

Marketplace at Northglenn—Northglenn, CO, Shopping Center

     2,706,160    1999-2001    12/21/2005    50 years

CHW Medical Office Portfolio:

           

300 Old River Road—Bakersfield, CA, Office

     303,453    1992    12/21/2005    40 years

500 West Thomas Road— Phoenix, AZ, Office

     1,605,166    1994    12/21/2005    40 years

500 Old River Road—Bakersfield, CA, Office

     247,525    1992    12/21/2005    40 years

1500 S. Central Ave—Glendale, CA, Office

     280,819    1980    12/21/2005    40 years

14600 Sherman Way—Van Nuys, CA, Office

     382,572    1991    12/21/2005    40 years

14624 Sherman Way—Van Nuys, CA, Office

     404,176    1981    12/21/2005    40 years

18350 Roscoe Blvd—Northridge, CA, Office

     605,435    1979    12/21/2005    40 years

18460 Roscoe Blvd—Northridge, CA, Office

     145,950    1991    12/21/2005    40 years

18546 Roscoe Blvd—Northridge, CA, Office

     308,136    1991    12/21/2005    40 years

4545 East Chandler —Chandler, AZ, Office

     275,601    1994    12/21/2005    40 years

485 South Dobson —Chandler, AZ, Office

     349,466    1984    12/21/2005    40 years

1501 North Gilbert—Gilbert, AZ, Office

     248,426    1997    12/21/2005    40 years

116 South Palisade —Santa Maria, CA, Office

     161,147    1995    12/21/2005    40 years

525 East Plaza —Santa Maria, CA, Office

     523,891    1995    12/21/2005    40 years

10440 East Riggs—Chandler, AZ, Office

     156,033    1996    12/21/2005    40 years

Stirling Slidell Shopping Centre—Slidell, LA, Shopping Center

     365,013    2003    12/14/2006    50 years

9800 South Meridian—Englewood, CO, Office

     262,246    1994    12/26/2006    40 years

18922 Forge Drive—Cupertino, CA, Office

     270,381    1972/1999    2/15/2007    40 years

4001 North Norfleet Road—Kansas City, MO, Industrial

     523,392    2007    2/27/2007    50 years

Station Nine Apartments—Durham, NC, Apartment

     579,821    2005    4/16/2007    50 years

Westar Office Portfolio—St. Charles, MO, Office

     207,920    2000/2004/2007    6/13/2007    50 years

The District at Howell Mill—Atlanta, GA, Retail

     661,506    2006    6/15/2007    50 years

Canyon Plaza—San Diego, CA, Office

     480,159    1986/1993    6/26/2007    40 years

Railway Street Corporate Centre—Calgary, Canada, Office

     239,314    2007    8/30/2007    50 years

Cabana Beach San Marcos—San Marcos, TX, Apartment

     107,009    2006    11/21/2007    50 years

Cabana Beach Gainesville—Gainesville, FL, Apartment

     224,628    2005/2007    11/21/2007    50 years

Campus Lodge, Athens—Athens, GA, Apartment

     76,855    2003    11/21/2007    50 years

Campus Lodge Columbia—Columbia, MO, Apartment

     81,859    2005    11/21/2007    50 years
               

Total Consolidated Properties:

   $ 20,944,369         

Properties Held for Sale

           

Metropolitan Park North—Seattle, WA, Office

   $ 1,707,797    2001    3/28/2006    50 years

Total

   $ 22,652,166         
               

 

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Reconciliation of Real Estate

 

Consolidated Properties

   2007    2006    2005

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 466,789,004    $ 342,068,789    $ 104,241,113

Additions

     430,713,033      124,720,215      237,827,676

Reductions

     —        —        —  

Balance at close of year

   $ 897,502,037    $ 466,789,004    $ 342,068,789
                    

Reconciliation of Accumulated Depreciation

 

Consolidated Properties

   2007    2006    2005

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 10,614,390    $ 2,710,200    $ 266,891

Additions

     12,037,776      7,904,190      2,443,309

Reductions

     —        —        —  

Balance at close of year

   $ 22,652,166    $ 10,614,390    $ 2,710,200
                    

 

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LEGACY VILLAGE INVESTORS, LLC

BALANCE SHEETS (NOT COVERED BY THE REPORT INCLUDED HEREIN)

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

 

     2007    2006

Assets

     

Real Estate Assets—net

   $ 107,850,039    $ 111,594,771

Cash and cash equivalents

     1,083,390      1,409,811

Restricted cash

     214,388      670,347

Escrow deposits

     2,525,947      1,905,272

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $49,027 in 2007 and $440,735 in 2006

     704,713      1,177,644

Deferred rental income receivable

     2,896,742      1,982,568

Deferred loan and leasing costs, net of amortization of $1,352,282 in 2007 and $1,178,591 in 2006

     2,670,782      3,201,772

Prepaid expenses

     15,749      39,805
             

Total assets

   $ 117,961,750    $ 121,981,990
             

Liabilities and members’ equity

     

Mortgage notes payable

     99,565,955      101,947,788

Accrued interest payable

     466,715      477,880

Real estate taxes payable

     3,432,149      3,416,802

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     447,148      1,076,188

Security deposits and prepaid rent

     308,793      324,389

Distributions payable to members

     686,945      1,569,540

Capital lease obligation

     199,172      331,147
             

Total liabilities

     105,106,877      109,143,734

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

     

Members’ equity

     12,854,873      12,838,256
             

Total liabilities and members’ equity

   $ 117,961,750    $ 121,981,990
             

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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LEGACY VILLAGE INVESTORS, LLC

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (NOT COVERED BY THE REPORT INCLUDED HEREIN)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

 

     2007     2006  

Revenue

    

Rental income

   $ 12,596,889     $ 12,436,550  

Lease termination fees

     —         528,002  

Recoverable tenant income

     6,024,052       6,203,376  

Other property related income

     19,889       862  
                

Total revenue

     18,640,830       19,168,790  

Operating expenses

    

Property operating expenses

     3,230,372       3,260,955  

Management fees

     726,478       741,268  

Real estate taxes

     3,438,084       3,417,736  

General and administrative expenses

     359,419       447,439  

Depreciation and amortization

     4,493,771       4,469,369  
                

Total operating expenses

     12,248,124       12,336,767  
                

Operating income

     6,392,706       6,832,023  

Other income (expense)

    

Interest income

     80,409       65,770  

Other income

     2,542       2,194  

Interest expense

     (5,776,897 )     (5,925,982 )
                

Total other income (expense)

     (5,693,946 )     (5,858,018 )
                

Net income

   $ 698,760     $ 974,005  
                

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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LEGACY VILLAGE INVESTORS, LLC

STATEMENTS OF MEMBER’S EQUITY (NOT COVERED BY THE REPORT INCLUDED HEREIN)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

 

    Legacy Village
Partners LLC
(Managing
Member/
Class A Member)
    Legacy Village
Holdings LLC
(Class B Member)
    National
Electrical Benefit
Fund

(Class A Member)
    The Northern Ohio
Building and
Construction Trades

Real Estate
Investment

Group Trust
(Class A Member)
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2005

  $ 4,011,735     $ 4,695,937     $ 4,357,391     $ 187,907     $ 13,252,970  

Capital contributions

    633,923       138,175       607,418       26,503       1,406,019  

Receivables from members

    (554,435 )     —         (531,259 )     (23,175 )     (1,108,869 )

Distribution—preferred return

    —         (1,454,248 )     —         —         (1,454,248 )

Distributions

    (49,566 )     (107,704 )     (71,253 )     (3,098 )     (231,621 )

Net income

    (554,435 )     2,082,874       (531,259 )     (23,175 )     974,005  
                                       

December 31, 2006

    3,487,222       5,355,034       3,831,038       164,962     $ 12,838,256  

Capital contributions

    7,055       12,264       6,760       295       26,374  

Receivables from members

    554,435       —         531,259       23,175       1,108,869  

Distributions

    (388,921 )     (845,084 )     (559,755 )     (23,626 )     (1,817,386 )

Net income

    —         698,760       —         —         698,760  
                                       

December 31, 2007

  $ 3,659,791     $ 5,220,974     $ 3,809,302     $ 164,806     $ 12,854,873  
                                       

Ownership percentage

    26.75 %     46.50 %     25.63 %     1.12 %     100.00 %

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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LEGACY VILLAGE INVESTORS, LLC

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (NOT COVERED BY THE REPORT INCLUDED HEREIN)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

 

     2007     2006  

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income

   $ 698,760     $ 974,005  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

    

Depreciation

     3,923,976       3,908,370  

Amortization

     666,962       658,165  

Deferred rent

     (914,174 )     (867,246 )

Changes in other operating accounts

    

Accounts receivable

     472,931       242,526  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (624,857 )     (451,850 )

Other assets and liabilities—net

     8,458       71,462  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     4,232,056       4,535,432  

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Additions to real estate assets

     (152,868 )     (219,270 )

Deferred leasing costs

     (135,972 )     (57,374 )

Change in restricted cash

     455,959       (591,962 )

Change in escrow account

     (620,675 )     (466,587 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (453,556 )     (1,335,193 )

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Principal payments on mortgage notes payable

     (2,381,833 )     (2,251,849 )

Principal payments on capital lease obligation

     (131,975 )     (114,961 )

Distributions to members

     (1,591,113 )     (855,387 )
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (4,104,921 )     (3,222,197 )
                

Decrease in cash and equivalents

     (326,421 )     (21,958 )

Cash and equivalents

    

Beginning of year

     1,409,811       1,431,769  
                

End of year

   $ 1,083,390     $ 1,409,811  
                

Supplemental disclosure of noncash information

    

Interest paid

   $ 5,690,896     $ 5,839,372  

Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities

    

Additions to real estate assets

   $ (26,374 )   $ (181,235 )

Additions to deferred leasing costs

   $ —       $ (115,915 )

Contributions receivable

   $ 1,108,869     $ (1,108,869 )

Capital contributions

   $ 26,374     $ 1,406,019  

Distributions to members

   $ (1,108,869 )   $ —    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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LEGACY VILLAGE INVESTORS, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NOT COVERED BY THE REPORT INCLUDED HEREIN)

AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Legacy Village Investors, LLC (the “Company”) was formed as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Delaware on May 24, 2004, and amended on August 25, 2004, to own and operate a shopping center known as Legacy Village (the “Project”). On August 25, 2004, Legacy Village Holdings LLC, which is owned by Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. (“LaSalle”), was admitted to the Company. The Project, which opened on October 25, 2003, contains approximately 595,000 (unaudited) square feet and is located in Lyndhurst, Ohio.

As of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the years then ended, the Company does not meet the criteria of a significant subsidiary to Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. and as a result, the financial statements for those periods are audited but the report is not presented herein.

 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Depreciation and Amortization

Land and building was recorded at its net book value to the Managing Members as of the date the property was contributed to the Company. Additions to the building are carried at cost. Depreciation is provided for in amounts sufficient to relate the value of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives by use of the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. Tenant improvements are amortized by the straight-line method over the terms of the related lease, which approximate the useful lives of the improvements. Useful lives are as follows:

 

Building and building and land improvements

   16-40 years

Tenant improvements

   Life of lease

Equipment and capitalized leases

   6-10 years

Impairment of Real Estate Assets

Real estate assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. A real estate asset to be held and used is considered to be impaired when the estimated future undiscounted operating cash flow is less than its carrying value as prescribed by FASB statement No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, (“SFAS 144”). To the extent an impairment has occurred, the excess of carrying value of the assets over its estimated fair value will be charged to operations.

Revenue Recognition

Fixed minimum base rents are recorded on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease and reimbursements are recorded on an accrual basis. Lease termination income is recognized when earned and collected. Accounts receivable include billed and unbilled receivables. Unbilled receivables consist of tenant charges of $4,500 and $106,745 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The excess of cumulative minimum base rents recognized on a straight-line basis over the amounts currently billable are $2,896,742 and $1,982,568, as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and are recorded as deferred rental income receivable. Reimbursements and recoveries from tenants for certain operating expenses and real estate taxes are recognized in the period the applicable costs are incurred.

 

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less.

Restricted Cash

A replacement reserve for capital expenditures as required by the debt instruments has been established and provides for an amount of cash based on $.10 per square foot of gross leasable area, to be deposited each year to fund future expenditures. During 2006, $528,002 of lease termination fees were received and deposited into the restricted cash account to cover future costs to be incurred to re-lease the space. This amount was transferred to the lender escrow account in 2007.

Deferred Loan Costs

These costs represent the costs of obtaining financing and are amortized by the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method, over the term of the loan.

Deferred Leasing Costs

These costs represent the costs of leasing the shopping center and are amortized by the straight-line method over the terms of the related leases.

Income Taxes

No provision has been made for federal and state income taxes since these taxes are the responsibility of the members.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for the Company’s financial assets and liabilities on January 1, 2008. In February 2008, the FASB reached a conclusion to defer the implementation of the SFAS No. 157 provisions relating to non-financial assets and liabilities until January 1, 2009. The FASB also reached a conclusion to amend SFAS No. 157 to exclude SFAS No. 13, Accounting for Leases and its related interpretive accounting pronouncements. SFAS No. 157 is not expected to materially affect how the Company determines fair value, but may result in certain additional disclosures.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115. SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected will be recognized in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The provisions of SFAS No. 159 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of SFAS No. 159 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51. SFAS No. 160 amends Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 160 requires consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. SFAS No. 160 also requires disclosure, on the face of the consolidated statement of income, of the amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest. The provisions of SFAS No. 160 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 160 on its financial statements. However, the Company does not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 160 will have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations, which changes how business acquisitions are accounted for and will impact financial statements both on the acquisition date and in subsequent periods. SFAS No. 141(R) requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to recognize all (and only) the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction and establishes the acquisition-date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Certain provisions of this standard will, among other things, impact the determination of acquisition-date fair value of consideration paid in a business combination (including contingent consideration); exclude transaction costs from acquisition accounting; and change accounting practices for acquired contingencies, acquisition-related restructuring costs, and tax benefits. This Statement applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 141(R) on its financial statements.

 

3. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company entered into a management agreement with First Interstate Properties, Ltd. (“FIP”), an affiliate of the Managing Member, on August 25, 2004, to provide property management services for the Project. The agreement was terminated on March 31, 2007. FIP received 4% of gross monthly collections. Management fees earned by FIP are $183,325 and $741,268 in 2007 and 2006, respectively. Accrued management fees owed to FIP are $327 and $25,875 as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The Company leases office space to an affiliate under an operating lease that expires in March 2019. Rental income totaled $354,464 and $362,102 in 2007 and 2006, respectively. Total annual minimum rental payments range from $304,000 to $446,500 through 2019.

The Company is provided a variety of other services by affiliated entities including marketing, administrative, office, legal, and construction management. Fees for these services are based on hourly rates for actual hours worked by employees of the affiliates and costs incurred. Total amounts paid for these services are $301,156 and $528,966 in 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The amount due to affiliate at December 31, 2005, which was repaid in 2006, is comprised of the funds due to the Managing Member, which was predominantly related to the assumption of the tenant accounts receivable from the Managing Member.

 

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4. REAL ESTATE ASSETS

Real estate assets at cost at December 31, 2007 and 2006, consist of the following:

 

     2007     2006  

Land

   $ 23,371,768     $ 23,371,768  

Building and building and land improvements

     95,780,010       95,753,636  

Tenant improvements

     263,020       101,920  

Equipment

     602,244       614,815  

Personal property

     887,320       887,320  
                
     120,904,362       120,729,459  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (13,054,323 )     (9,134,688 )
                

Total real estate assets—net

   $ 107,850,039     $ 111,594,771  
                

 

5. MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE

The nonrecourse mortgage notes are collateralized by the mall facilities and assignment of all leases. The terms of the mortgage notes are summarized as follows:

 

Mortgagee

   Morgan Stanley
Capital I Trust
    Morgan Stanley
Capital I Trust
    Total

Original date

     December 4, 2003       December 23, 2004    

Maturity

     January 1, 2014       January 1, 2014    

Original amount (a)

   $ 98,000,000(b)     $ 10,000,000     $ 108,000,000

Present balance

     90,145,753       9,420,202       99,565,955

Monthly payment

     609,143       62,157    

Interest rate

     5.625 %     5.625 %  

 

(a) On August 25, 2004, an Assignment and Assumption Agreement was executed whereby the Company assumed the obligations as the new borrower and the Managing Member assigned its rights as the old borrower for the $98 million mortgage note payable to Teachers Insurance and Guaranty Association (“TIAA”). The mortgage note payable matures on January 1, 2014, at which time a final payment of $73,949,189 is due. The note was sold by TIAA to Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital, Inc. on December 22, 2006. Morgan Stanley securitized the loan into Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust in 2007.
(b) On December 23, 2004, the Company executed a mortgage note payable to TIAA for $10 million. The mortgage note payable matures on January 1, 2014, at which time a final payment of $7,857,693 is due. The note was sold by TIAA to Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital, Inc. on December 22, 2006. Morgan Stanley securitized the loan into Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust in 2007.

The mortgages are secured by a lien on the real property and an assignment of rents and leases. The mortgage notes have prepayment penalties as defined in the promissory notes. Additionally, affiliates of the Managing Member have a guarantee to reimburse mortgagee for certain liabilities (as defined) that may occur in the event of foreclosure. Pursuant to the provisions of the $98,000,000 note, amounts required to fund real estate taxes are being deposited into an interest-bearing escrow account. Interest expense includes deferred loan fee amortization of $97,166 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006. Interest on capital lease obligations was $17,117 and $35,609 in 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

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Aggregate annual maturities of the mortgage notes payable over each of the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2007, will be as follows:

 

2008

   $ 2,519,316

2009

     2,664,739

2010

     2,818,556

2011

     2,981,251

2012

     3,153,338

Thereafter

     85,428,755
      
   $ 99,565,955
      

 

6. MEMBERS’ EQUITY

The Class B Member was entitled to receive a 7.5% preferred return on its share of the Project value as defined in the Operating Agreement. The preferred return was for a two year stated period and ended on August 25, 2006. Effective August 26, 2006, distributions are based on each member’s respective ownership percentages, subject to certain adjustments as defined in the Operating Agreement. At December 31, 2006, the preferred return earned by the Class B Member was $1,454,248 of which $200,000 was paid. The balance due of $1,254,248 is recorded as a distribution payable at December 31, 2006, and was paid in January 2007.

Capital contributions of $26,374 and $297,150 made during 2007 and 2006, respectively, represent an additional funding requirement (not to exceed $500,000) for construction costs committed under leases subsequent to the date the Project was contributed, in excess of the contributed construction escrow account. The costs and related contributions represent non-cash contributions. Contributions have been allocated in accordance with the ownership percentages as defined in the Operating Agreement.

Receivables from Members as of December 31, 2006, of $1,108,869 represent the Managing Member’s guarantee to fund on behalf of the Class A Members, the Class B Members preferred return, as defined in the Operating Agreement. The preferred return was required to be funded by the Managing Member 30 days subsequent to December 31, 2006, if distributable cash flow, as defined in the Operating Agreement, was not sufficient. The Managing Member paid $1,108,869 on January 30, 2007, to the Class B Member as distributable cash flow was not sufficient to fund this preferred return.

Pursuant to the Operating Agreement, cash distributions shall be determined at the end of each calendar quarter. Distributable cash shall be paid to the members within twenty days, after each calendar quarter in accordance with the allocation provisions as set forth in the Operating Agreement. Distributions payable at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were $686,945 and $1,569,540, respectively. In January 2008, distributions payable at December 31, 2007, of $603,274 were paid, the difference of $83,671 represents distributions payable related to excess refinancing proceeds in a prior year.

 

7. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

The Company maintains its cash, restricted cash, and security deposit balances in two banks. The balances are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000 by the bank per user account. The uninsured portion of these cash balances held by the bank was $1,090,748 and $1,854,250 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

8. LEASING ARRANGEMENT

Capital Leases

The Company leases various vehicles and equipment used in the repair, maintenance, and retail leasing of the shopping center under capital leases. The economic substance of the leases is that the Company is

 

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financing the acquisition of the assets through the lease, and accordingly, it is recorded in the Company’s assets and liabilities. The lease agreements each contain a bargain purchase option at the end of the lease.

Minimum future payments required under the leases together with their present value as of December 31, 2007, are as follows:

 

2008

   $  134,063  

2009

     75,979  

2010

     2,794  
        

Total minimum lease payments

     212,836  

Less amount representing interest

     (13,664 )
        

Present value of minimum lease payments

   $ 199,172  
        

The Company’s operations consist of leasing retail and office space in a lifestyle center. The leases are operating leases expiring in various years through 2044.

Minimum future rental income receivable pursuant to the noncancelable leases as of December 31, 2007 is as follows:

 

2008

   $ 11,574,779

2009

     11,644,152

2010

     11,507,493

2011

     11,385,791

2012

     11,409,983

Thereafter

     86,373,513
      
   $ 143,895,711
      

 

9. MAJOR TENANTS

As of December 31, 2007 three tenants, Expo Design Center, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Giant Eagle, accounted for approximately 42.7% of space and 28.3% of rental income of the Company as follows:

 

     Space     Rental
Income
 
    

Expo Design Center

   15.50 %   8.60 %

Dick’s Sporting Goods

   13.70 %   8.10 %

Giant Eagle

   13.50 %   11.60 %

Minimum future rental income receivable (included in the amounts in Note 8) pursuant to the leases for noncancelable leases as of December 31, 2007, from major tenants, is as follows:

 

2008

   $ 3,147,678

2009

     3,203,680

2010

     3,264,513

2011

     3,329,497

2012

     3,445,893

Thereafter

     59,231,777
      
   $ 75,623,038
      

 

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10. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is necessarily required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a current market exchange.

Mortgage Notes Payable

The carrying value of the mortgage notes payable are a reasonable estimate of their fair value as the interest rate of 5.625% approximates the rate that is currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

 

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising out of the normal course of its business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

To the Members of

Legacy Village Investors, LLC:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Legacy Village Investors, LLC (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2005, and the related statements of operations, members’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2005, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Cleveland, Ohio

February 28, 2006

 

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BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 (UNAUDITED)

 

     2005    2004
          (Unaudited)

ASSETS

     

ASSETS:

     

Real Estate Assets—net

   $ 115,102,636    $ 117,325,235

Cash

     1,431,769      1,144,172

Restricted cash

     78,385      —  

Escrow deposits

     1,438,685      1,749,828

Accounts receivable (Net of allowance of $173,372 in 2005 and $0 (unaudited) in 2004)

     1,420,170      1,102,941

Deferred rental income receivable

     1,115,322      329,148

Deferred loan and leasing costs (net of accumulated amortization of $650,701 in 2005 and $147,812 (unaudited) in 2004)

     3,566,255      3,990,042

Prepaid expenses

     95,045      66,255
             

TOTAL

   $ 124,248,267    $ 125,707,621
             

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY

     

LIABILITIES:

     

Mortgages payable

   $ 104,199,637    $ 106,313,386

Accrued interest

     488,436      463,026

Real estate taxes payable

     3,418,158      1,422,168

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     763,147      406,804

Security deposits and prepaid rent

     308,168      197,789

Members’ distributions payable

     739,058      648,998

Capital leases payable

     446,108      416,485

Due to affiliate

     632,585      2,310,936
             
     110,995,297      112,179,592
             

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 11)

     

MEMBERS’ EQUITY

     13,252,970      13,528,029
             

TOTAL

   $ 124,248,267    $ 125,707,621
             

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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LEGACY VILLAGE INVESTORS, LLC

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND THE PERIOD

AUGUST 25, 2004 (INCEPTION) THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004 (UNAUDITED)

 

     2005     2004  
           (Unaudited)  

REVENUES:

    

Rental income

   $ 12,604,148     $ 4,456,535  

Recoverable tenant income

     6,225,034       1,719,589  

Other property related income

     11,344       11,488  
                
     18,840,526       6,187,612  
                

OPERATING EXPENSES:

    

Property operating expenses

     3,639,469       1,543,267  

Management fees

     722,010       208,768  

Real estate taxes

     3,418,158       1,002,512  

General and administrative expenses

     207,640       28,305  

Depreciation and amortization

     4,439,441       1,438,303  
                
     12,426,718       4,221,155  
                

OPERATING INCOME

     6,413,808       1,966,457  
                

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

    

Interest income

     48,263       9,495  

Other income

     13,338       493  

Interest expense

     (6,053,827 )     (1,953,089 )
                
     (5,992,226 )     (1,943,101 )
                

NET INCOME

   $ 421,582     $ 23,356  
                

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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LEGACY VILLAGE INVESTORS, LLC

STATEMENT OF MEMBERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND THE PERIOD AUGUST 25, 2004

(INCEPTION) THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004 (UNAUDITED)

 

     Legacy
Village
Partners
LLC
(Managing

Member /
Class A
Member)
    Legacy
Village
Holdings LLC
(Class B

Member)
    National
Electrical
Benefit
Fund
(Class A

Member)
    The Northern
Ohio
Building
and
Construction
Trades Real
Estate
Investment
Group

Trust
(Class A
Member)
    Total  

August 25, 2004 (Inception)

   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —    

Capital contributions (Unaudited)

     6,439,126       11,042,344       6,003,608       261,898       23,746,976  

Special cash flow contributions (Unaudited)

     107,000       186,000       102,520       4,480       400,000  

Distributions—return of capital contributions (Unaudited)

     (2,990,719 )     (4,523,577 )     (2,121,289 )     (92,538 )     (9,728,123 )

Distribution—preferred return (Unaudited)

     —         (914,180 )     —         —         (914,180 )

Net income (Unaudited)

     —         23,356       —         —         23,356  
                                        

BALANCE—December 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

     3,555,407       5,813,943       3,984,839       173,840       13,528,029  

Capital contributions

     463,309       805,380       443,911       19,398       1,731,998  

Distributions

     (6,981 )     (72,724 )     (71,359 )     (5,331 )     (156,395 )

Distribution—preferred return

     —         (2,272,244 )     —         —         (2,272,244 )

Net income

     —         421,582       —         —         421,582  

BALANCE—December 31, 2005

   $ 4,011,735     $ 4,695,937     $ 4,357,391     $ 187,907     $ 13,252,970  
                                        

Ownership percentage

     26.75 %     46.50 %     25.63 %     1.12 %     100.00 %
                                        

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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LEGACY VILLAGE INVESTORS, LLC

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 25, 2004 (INCEPTION) THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004 (UNAUDITED)

 

     2005     2004  
           (Unaudited)  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $ 421,582     $ 23,356  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     3,907,717       1,318,601  

Amortization

     628,890       147,812  

Deferred rent

     (786,174 )     (329,148 )

Changes in other operating accounts:

    

Accounts receivable

     (317,229 )     (518,092 )

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     725,786       791,254  

Other assets and liabilities—net

     81,589       107,793  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     4,662,161       1,541,576  
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Additions to real estate assets

     (1,547,303 )     —    

Additions to deferred leasing costs

     (231,497 )     —    

Change in restricted cash

     (78,385 )     —    

Change in escrow account

     311,143       —    
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (1,546,042 )     —    
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Proceeds from mortgage payable

     —         10,000,000  

Principal payments on mortgages payable

     (2,113,749 )     (623,376 )

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

     (108,192 )     (38,846 )

Contributions

     1,731,998       400,000  

Distributions

     (2,338,579 )     (9,993,305 )

Financing fees paid

     —         (141,877 )
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (2,828,522 )     (397,404 )
                

NET INCREASE IN CASH

     287,597       1,144,172  

CASH—Beginning of year

     1,144,172       —    
                

CASH—End of year

   $ 1,431,769     $ 1,144,172  
                

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INFORMATION:

    

Interest paid

   $ 5,931,251     $ 1,461,412  
                

Taxes paid

   $ 1,422,168     $ —    
                

 

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LEGACY VILLAGE INVESTORS, LLC

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS—(Continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 25, 2004 (INCEPTION) THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004 (UNAUDITED)

 

     2005     2004  
           (Unaudited)  

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Acquisition of real estate:

    

Land

   $ —       $ (23,371,768 )

Building

     —         (67,841,504 )

Land improvements

     —         (26,194,212 )

Personal property

     —         (781,021 )

Financing fees

     —         (759,016 )

Lease acquisitions costs

     —         (3,236,961 )

Assumption of mortgage

     —         96,936,762  

Assumption of real estate tax liability

     —         1,500,744  

Acquisition of tenant receivable

     —         (561,108 )

Increase in due to affiliate

     —         561,108  

Acquisition of escrows, net

     —         (1,749,828 )

Increase in due to affiliate

     —         1,749,828  
                

Capital contributions

   $ —       $ (23,746,976 )
                

Other:

    

Acquisition of equipment under capital leases

   $ 137,815     $ (455,331 )

Increase in capital lease payable

     (137,815 )     455,331  

Distributions to member

     (90,000 )     (648,998 )

Increase in distributions payable

     90,000       648,998  
                

Total

   $ —       $ —    
                

 

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LEGACY VILLAGE INVESTORS, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 25, 2004 (INCEPTION) THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004 (UNAUDITED)

1. ORGANIZATION

Legacy Village Investors, LLC (the “Company”) was formed as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Delaware on May 24, 2004, and amended on August 25, 2004 to own and operate a shopping center known as Legacy Village (the “Project”). On August 25, 2004, Legacy Village Holdings LLC, which is owned by Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. (“Fund”), was admitted to the Company. The Project, which opened on October 24, 2003, contains approximately 595,000 square feet and is located in Lyndhurst, Ohio.

On August 25, 2004, Legacy Village shopping center (“Center”) was contributed to the Company by the Managing Member.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Depreciation and AmortizationLand and building is carried at its net book value to the Managing Member as of the date the property was contributed to the Company. Additions to the building are carried at cost. Depreciation is provided for in amounts sufficient to relate the value of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives by use of the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. Useful lives are as follows:

 

Building and building and land improvements

   16–40 years

Tenant allowances

   Life of lease

Equipment and capitalized leases

   6–10 years

Impairment of Real Estate Assets—Real estate assets are reviewed for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. A real estate asset is considered to be impaired when the estimated future undiscounted operating cash flow is less than its carrying value in accordance with FASB Statement No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, (“SFAS 144”). To the extent an impairment has occurred, the excess of carrying value of the asset over its estimated fair value will be charged to operations. At December 31, 2005, there was no impairment.

Revenue RecognitionFixed minimum base rents are recorded on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease and reimbursements are recorded on an accrual basis. Accounts receivable include billed and unbilled receivables. Unbilled receivables consist of tenant charges of $283,000 and $142,766 (unaudited) at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The excess of minimum base rents recognized on a straight-line basis over the amounts currently billable are $1,115,322 and $329,148 (unaudited), as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and are recorded as deferred rental income receivable. Reimbursements and recoveries from tenants for certain operating expenses and real estate taxes are recognized in the period the applicable costs are incurred.

Deferred Loan Costs—These costs represent the costs of obtaining financing and are amortized over the term of the loan.

Deferred Leasing Costs—These costs represent the costs of leasing the shopping center and are amortized over the lives of the related leases.

Income Taxes—No provision has been made for federal and state income taxes since these taxes are the responsibility of the members.

 

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Use of EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company entered into a management agreement with First Interstate Properties, Ltd. (“FIP”), an affiliate of the Managing Member, on August 25, 2004, to provide property management services for the Project. The term of the management agreement is 10 years commencing August 25, 2004, and may be terminated as set forth in the management agreement. FIP receives 4% of gross monthly collections. Management fees incurred were $722,010 in 2005 and $208,768 (unaudited) for the period August 25, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004. Accrued management fees were $11,693 and $46,644 (unaudited) as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

The Company leases office space to an affiliate under a noncancelable operating lease which expires in March 2019. Rental income totaled $344,800 in 2005 and $133,676 (unaudited) during the period August 25, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004. Total annual minimum rental payments range from $304,000 to $446,500 through 2019.

The Company is provided a variety of other services by affiliated entities including marketing, administrative, legal, and construction management. Fees for these services are based on hourly rates for actual hours worked by employees of the affiliates and costs incurred. Total amounts charges for these services were $848,928 in 2005 and $161,442 (unaudited) for the period August 25, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004.

Due to affiliate is comprised of the funds due to the Managing Member, which is predominately related to the assumption of the tenant accounts receivable from the Management Member in the amounts of $632,585 and $561,108 (unaudited) as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. In addition, the amount due to affiliate as of December 31, 2004, includes tenant improvement escrows, as described in Note 5.

4. REAL ESTATE ASSETS

Real estate assets at cost consist of the following:

 

     2005     2004  
           (Unaudited)  

Land

   $ 23,371,768     $ 23,371,768  

Building and building and land improvements

     95,455,051       94,035,716  

Equipment

     614,815       455,331  

Personal property

     887,320       781,021  
                
     120,328,954       118,643,836  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (5,226,318 )     (1,318,601 )
                
   $ 115,102,636     $ 117,325,235  
                

 

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5. MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE

The non-recourse mortgage notes are collateralized by the mall facilities and assignment of all leases. The terms of the mortgage notes are summarized as follows:

 

Mortgagee

   TIAA
Tranche #1
    TIAA
Tranche #2
    Total

Original date

     December 4, 2003       December 23, 2004    

Maturity

     January 1, 2014       January 1, 2014    

Original amount (a)

   $ 98,000,000 (b)   $ 10,000,000     $ 108,000,000

Present balance

     94,371,747       9,827,890       104,199,637

Monthly payment

     600,144       62,157    

Interest rate

     5.625 %     5.625 %  

 

(a) On August 25, 2004, an Assignment and Assumption Agreement was executed whereby the Company assumed the obligations as the new borrower and the Managing Member assigned its rights as the old borrower for the $98 million mortgage note payable to Teachers Insurance and Guaranty Association (“TIAA”). The mortgage note payable matures on January 1, 2014, at which time a final payment of $73,949,189 is due.
(b) On December 23, 2004, the Company executed a mortgage note payable to TIAA for $10 million. The mortgage note payable matures on January 1, 2014, at which time a final payment of $7,857,693 is due.

The mortgages are secured by a lien on the real property and an assignment of rents and leases. The mortgages have a prepayment penalty as defined in the promissory note. Additionally, affiliates of the Managing Member have a guarantee to reimburse TIAA for certain liabilities (as defined) that may occur in the event of foreclosure. Interest paid was $5,891,666 for the year ended December 31, 2005 and $1,461,412 (unaudited) for the period August 25, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004. Interest expense includes deferred loan fee amortization of $97,166 in 2005 and $28,112 (unaudited) for the period August 25, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004. Interest on capital lease obligations was $39,585 in 2005 and $0 (unaudited) for the period ended December 31, 2004.

Upon closing of the original mortgage, escrow accounts were established to disburse monies for tenant allowances and commissions. These escrows were assumed by the Company upon the execution of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement and an equal amount was recorded as a liability to the Managing Member and is included in due to affiliate. As the work is completed, the funds are drawn from the escrows and paid to the Managing Member. Total escrows held by the lender were $0 and $1,749,828 (unaudited) at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

During 2005, pursuant to the provisions of the $98,000,000 note, real estate taxes are being deposited into an interest-bearing escrow account.

Aggregate annual maturities of the mortgage payable over each of the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2005, will be as follows:

 

Year Ended December 31

    

2006

   $ 2,251,846

2007

     2,381,829

2008

     2,519,315

2009

     2,664,739

2010

     2,570,568

Thereafter

     91,811,340
      
   $ 104,199,637
      

 

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6. MEMBERS’ EQUITY

The Class B Member is entitled to receive a 7.5% preferred return on its share of the Project value as defined in the Operating Agreement. As of December 31, 2005, the cumulative preferred return was $3,186,423 of which $2,531,038 was paid. The balance due of $655,385 is recorded as a distribution payable at December 31, 2005, which was paid in January 2006.

Capital contributions during 2005 represent project construction costs committed under leases as of the date the Center was contributed to the Company, and were escrowed and funded by Legacy Village Partners, LLC, a member. Contributions have been allocated in accordance with the ownership percentages as defined in the Operating Agreement.

Pursuant to the Operating Agreement, cash distributions shall be determined at the end of each quarter. Distributable cash shall be paid to the members within twenty (20) days, after each quarter in accordance with the allocation provisions as set forth in the Operating Agreement. Distributions payable at December 31, 2005 consist of a $655,385 payable in the Class B Member for their preferred return and $83,673 of excess refinancing proceeds payable to the Class A Members.

As of December 31, 2004, distributions of $9,993,305 (unaudited) were paid, of which $265,182 (unaudited) was distributed from operations as a preferred return and $9,728,123 (unaudited) was from the finance proceeds received in December 2004 as a return of capital. As of December 31, 2004, $648,998 (unaudited) is payable to the Class B member as a preferred return.

7. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

The Company maintains its cash, restricted cash, and security deposit balances in one bank. The balances are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000 by the bank per account. The uninsured portion of these cash balances held by the bank at December 31, 2005, was $1,305,813 and $1,133,923 (unaudited) at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

8. LEASING ARRANGEMENTS

Capital leases—The Company leases various vehicles and equipment used in the repair, maintenance, and retail leasing of the shopping center under capital leases. The economic substance of the leases are that the Company is financing the acquisition of the assets through the lease, and accordingly it is recorded in the Company’s assets and liabilities. The lease agreements each contain a bargain purchase option at the end of the lease.

Minimum future payments required under the leases together with their present value as of December 31, 2005, are as follows:

 

Year Ended December 31

    

2006

   $ 150,571

2007

     149,714

2008

     134,063

2009

     75,979

2010

     2,794
      

Total minimum lease payments

     513,121

Less amount representing interest

     67,013
      

Present value of minimum lease payments

   $ 446,108
      

The Company’s operations consist of leasing retail and office space in a lifestyle center. The leases are operating leases expiring in various years through 2044.

 

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Minimum future rental income receivable pursuant to the noncancelable leases as of December 31, 2005, is as follows:

 

Year Ended December 31

    

2006

   $ 10,832,451

2007

     11,011,383

2008

     11,076,261

2009

     10,843,049

2010

     10,584,585

Thereafter

     96,936,096
      
   $ 151,283,825
      

9. MAJOR TENANTS

As of December 31, 2005, three tenants, Expo Design Center, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Giant Eagle, accounted for approximately 42.7% of space and 28.9% of rental income of the Company as follows.

 

     Space     Rental Income  

Expo Design Center

   15.5 %   8.9 %

Dick’s Sporting Goods

   13.7 %   8.1 %

Giant Eagle

   13.5 %   11.9 %

During August 2005, Expo Design Center closed its Legacy Village store. Expo Design Center is still required to pay full rent through 2044. The store closure triggered co-tenancy provisions in the leases of two tenants of the center, which reduced rent revenue as of December 31, 2005 in the amount of $310,635 and could allow these tenants to terminate their leases early until the center’s occupancy reaches certain thresholds.

Minimum future rental income receivable (included in the amounts in Note 8) pursuant to the leases for noncancelable leases as of December 31, 2005, from major tenants, is as follows:

 

Year Ended December 31

    

2006

   $ 2,446,534

2007

     2,446,534

2008

     2,446,534

2009

     2,446,534

2010

     2,446,534

Thereafter

     56,354,503
      
   $ 68,587,173
      

 

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10. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments.” The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is necessarily required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

Mortgage notes payableThe carrying value of the notes payable are a reasonable estimate of their fair value as the interest rate of 5.625% approximates the value that is currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

Cash, restricted cost, escrow deposits, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses, security deposits and prepaid rent, capital leases payable and other liabilitiesThe carrying amounts of these items are a reasonable estimate of their fair values due to their short-term nature.

The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited). Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since that date, and current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Certain tenants are disputing the calculation of their common area maintenance and real estate tax participation, and the Company has been named as a defendant in two lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. Management cannot make a determination at this time as to the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or an estimate of the amounts or ranges of potential losses which may result upon resolution of these items.

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CEP INVESTORS XII LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

BALANCE SHEETS (NOT COVERED BY THE REPORT INCLUDED HEREIN)

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

 

     2007     2006  

Assets

    

Investments in real estate

    

Land

   $ 21,983,762     $ 21,983,762  

Building and building improvements

     42,390,344       42,268,801  

Tenant improvements

     98,894       58,674  
                

Total investments in real estate

     64,473,000       64,311,237  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (2,922,265 )     (1,845,370 )
                

Investments in real estate-net

     61,550,735       62,465,867  

Cash and cash equivalents

     550,185       215,524  

Tenant accounts receivable

     220,694       29,181  

Deferred charges, net

     627,219       736,639  

Acquired above-market leases, net

     5,829,041       7,828,386  

Acquired in-place leases, net

     6,383,398       8,164,742  

Deferred rent receivable

     1,227,083       1,024,490  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     159,932       155,744  
                

Total

   $ 76,548,287     $ 80,620,573  
                

Liabilities and Members’ Capital

    

Mortgage note

   $ 56,000,000     $ 56,000,000  

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

     740,649       785,575  

Security deposits

     95,762       91,262  

Prepaid rents

     464,775       135,146  

Acquired below-market leases, net

     959,083       1,185,070  

Other liabilities

     61,877       57,241  
                

Total liabilities

     58,322,146       58,254,294  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)

    

Members’ capital

     18,226,141       22,366,279  
                

Total

   $ 76,548,287     $ 80,620,573  
                

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CEP INVESTORS XII LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (NOT COVERED BY THE REPORT INCLUDED HEREIN)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

 

     2007     2006  

Revenues

    

Rental

   $ 9,527,115     $ 9,288,308  

Tenant reimbursements

     1,349,686       760,628  
                

Total revenues

     10,876,801       10,048,936  

Operating expenses

    

Real estate taxes

     693,090       998,035  

Property operating

     3,251,113       2,878,543  

General and administrative

     349,333       367,623  

Depreciation and amortization

     2,910,257       3,072,333  
                

Total operating expenses

     7,203,793       7,316,534  

Operating income

     3,673,008       2,732,402  

Other income (expense)

    

Interest expense

     (3,182,202 )     (3,182,203 )

Other income

     71,340       58,116  
                

Total other expense

     (3,110,862 )     (3,124,087 )
                

Net income (loss)

   $ 562,146     $ (391,685 )
                

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CEP INVESTORS XII LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS’ CAPITAL (NOT COVERED BY THE REPORT INCLUDED HEREIN)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

 

     ELPF/111
Sutter
Holdings,
LLC
    EPI Investors
XII LLC
    Total  

Members’ capital, December 31, 2005

   $ 22,463,358     $ 5,198,696     $ 27,662,054  

Net loss

     (313,348 )     (78,337 )     (391,685 )

Distributions

     (3,339,146 )     (1,564,944 )     (4,904,090 )
                        

Members’ capital, December 31, 2006

     18,810,864       3,555,415       22,366,279  

Net income

     —         562,146       562,146  

Distributions

     (3,095,730 )     (1,606,554 )     (4,702,284 )
                        

Members’ capital, December 31, 2007

   $ 15,715,134     $ 2,511,007     $ 18,226,141  
                        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CEP INVESTORS XII LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (NOT COVERED BY THE REPORT INCLUDED HEREIN)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

 

     2007     2006  

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 562,146     $ (391,685 )

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

    

Depreciation

     1,076,895       1,059,017  

Amortization of deferred costs

     1,833,362       2,013,316  

Amortization of intangible assets

     1,773,358       1,775,702  

Amortization of financing fees

     57,402       57,403  

Deferred rent receivable

     (202,593 )     (418,007 )

Bad debt expense

     —         (362 )

Net changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Tenant accounts receivable

     (191,513 )     267,259  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     (4,188 )     (57,004 )

Accounts payable, other accrued expenses, and security deposits

     (108,373 )     533,284  

Other liabilities

     4,636       4,289  

Prepaid rent

     329,629       (87,490 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     5,130,761       4,755,722  

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Additions to real estate investments

     (93,816 )     (162,075 )

Leasing costs paid

     —         (108,113 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (93,816 )     (270,188 )

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Distributions to members

     (4,702,284 )     (4,904,090 )
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (4,702,284 )     (4,904,090 )

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     334,661       (418,556 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     215,524       634,080  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 550,185     $ 215,524  
                

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

    

Interest paid

   $ 3,124,800     $ 3,124,800  

Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing activities

    

Additions to real estate investments included in accounts payable, other accrued expenses, and security deposit

     67,947       4,288  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CEP INVESTORS XII LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NOT COVERED BY THE REPORT INCLUDED HEREIN)

AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

 

1. Organization

CEP Investors XII LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (the “Company”) was formed on January 29, 1999, for the purpose of acquiring, managing, owning, leasing, and renovating a 22-story office building located at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California (the “Property”). The members, EPI Investors XII LLC, a California limited liability company (“EPI”) and CFSC Capital Corp. LW, a Delaware corporation (“CFSC”), held 1.88% and 98.12% interests, respectively.

On March 29, 2005, EPI and ELPF/111 Sutter Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company which is owned by Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. (“ELPF”) entered into a purchase agreement with CFSC to acquire 100% of CFSC’s interest in the Company. ELPF and EPI paid $24,645,510 and $2,975,046, respectively, and the Company paid $4,083,174 to CFSC resulting in a 100% acquisition of CFSC’s interest.

Simultaneously, the limited liability agreement was amended and restated with EPI and ELPF as the members of the Company with 20% and 80% membership interests, respectively. EPI remained as the managing member.

The Company will remain in existence until terminated by written approval of the members, the sale or disposition of all assets, or judicial dissolution.

Member contributions, profits, losses, and cash distributions are allocated among the members in accordance with the LLC agreement.

As of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the years then ended, the Company does not meet the criteria of a significant subsidiary to Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. and as a result, the financial statements for those periods are audited but the report is not presented herein.

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include purchase price allocations, the realizability of accounts and deferred rent receivable, useful lives of property for purposes of determining depreciation expense, and assessments as to whether there is impairment in the value of long-lived assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reorganization

The acquisition of CFSC’s 98.12% member interest is accounted for utilizing the purchase method as prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141, Business Combinations, and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. All assets and liabilities have been stepped up to 98.12% of their fair value, using methodologies described below. The existing 1.88% member interest is carried at historical cost. The Company uses estimates of future cash flows and other valuation techniques to allocate the purchase price of acquired property among land, building, and other identifiable asset and

 

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liability intangibles. The Company records land and building values using an as-if-vacant methodology. The Company records above-market and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (2) the Company’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining noncancelable term of the lease. The Company amortizes the capitalized above-market lease values as a reduction of minimum rents over the remaining noncancelable terms of the respective leases. The Company amortizes the capitalized below-market lease values as an increase to rental revenues over the term of the respective leases. Should a tenant terminate its lease prior to the contractual expiration, the unamortized portion of the above-market and below-market in-place lease value is immediately charged to rental revenues.

The Company measures the aggregate value of other intangible assets acquired based on the difference between (1) the property valued with existing in-place leases and (2) the property valued as if vacant. The Company’s estimates of value are made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers, primarily discounted cash flow analysis. Factors considered by the Company in its analysis include an estimate of carrying costs during the hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. The Company also considers information obtained about each property as a result of the prereorganization due diligence, marketing, and leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired. In estimating carrying costs, the Company includes estimates of lost rentals during the expected lease-up periods depending on specific local market conditions and costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal, and other related expenses to the extent that such costs are not already incurred in connection with a new lease origination as part of the transaction. The Company amortizes the value of in-place leases to expense over the remaining initial terms of the respective leases, which generally range from 3 to 15 years.

The Company allocated the purchase price to acquired intangible assets which include acquired in-place lease intangibles and acquired above-market in-place lease intangibles, which are reported net of accumulated amortization of $5,125,399 and $5,501,946 at December 31, 2007, and $3,344,052 and $3,502,604 at December 31, 2006, respectively, in the accompanying balance sheets. The acquired intangible liabilities represent acquired below-market in-place leases which are reported net of accumulated amortization of $621,466 and $395,479 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, in the accompanying balance sheets.

Future amortization related to intangible assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2007 is as follows:

 

     Acquired
above-
market
leases
   Acquired
below-
market
leases
   Acquired
in-place
leases

2008

   $ 1,977,579    $ 221,403    $ 1,766,410

2009

     1,871,043      201,153      1,766,410

2010

     1,272,904      142,161      1,766,410

2011

     598,421      124,578      1,084,168

2012

     109,094      124,578      —  

Thereafter

     —        145,210      —  
                    
   $ 5,829,041    $ 959,083    $ 6,383,398
                    

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company maintains a portion of its cash in bank deposit accounts, which, at times, may exceed the federally insured limits. No losses have been experienced related to such accounts. The Company believes it places its cash with quality financial institutions and is not exposed to any significant concentration of credit risk. Cash equivalents include all cash and liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less.

 

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Investments in Real Estate

Investments in real estate are recorded at cost. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are expensed to operations as incurred. Significant renovations and improvements, which improve and/or extend the useful life of the asset, are capitalized at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful life.

Depreciation of the building and improvements is provided by the straight-line method over the useful life of 40 years. Tenant improvements are recorded at cost and depreciated by the straight-line method over the lesser of lives of the related leases, ranging from 5 to 15 years, or over the estimated useful life of the improvements.

The Company reviews the Property for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted net cash flow, before interest, the Company would recognize an impairment loss equal to the difference between its carrying amount and its fair value. If an impairment was recognized, the reduced carrying amount of the asset would be accounted for as its new cost. For a depreciable asset, the new cost would be depreciated over the asset’s remaining useful life. Generally, fair values are estimated using a discounted cash flow, direct capitalization or market comparison analyses. The process of evaluating for impairment requires estimates as to future events and conditions, which are subject to varying market and economic factors. Therefore, it is reasonably possible that a change in estimate resulting from judgments as to future events could occur which would affect the recorded amounts of the Property. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Property’s carrying value did not exceed the estimated sum of its undiscounted future net cash flows.

Deferred Charges, Net

Deferred charges include deferred leasing commissions, lease incentive fees, and deferred loan costs. Deferred leasing commissions and leasing incentive fees are recorded at cost and amortized over the lives of the related leases. Deferred loan costs are recorded at cost and amortized on a basis which approximates the effective interest method over the term of the note payable. Accumulated amortization of deferred leasing commissions, lease incentive fees, and deferred loan costs was $67,935, $35,487 and $150,451, respectively, at December 31, 2007 and $28,783, $22,541, and $93,049, respectively, at December 31, 2006.

Revenue Recognition

Rental revenue is recognized using the straight-line method over the terms of the related lease agreements including free rent periods. Differences between rental revenue earned and amounts due under the respective lease agreements are credited or charged, as applicable, to deferred rent receivable. Rental payments received prior to their recognition as income are classified as prepaid rents. In addition, tenants are required to pay contingent rentals based on the Property’s operating expenses and/or other factors, and the Company recognizes such contingent rentals as tenant reimbursements revenue when earned. Tenants are billed for operating expenses in accordance with the related lease agreements.

Income Taxes

The Company is organized as a limited liability company and therefore is treated as a partnership for federal and state income tax purposes. The results of operations of the Company are included in the income tax returns of the members and, consequently, no provisions for income taxes have been made at the Company level.

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, which clarifies the accounting and disclosure for uncertainty in tax positions. FIN 48 seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of the recognition and measurement related to

 

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accounting for income taxes. The Company adopted FIN 48 on January 1, 2007, as required. The Company does not believe that the adoption of FIN 48 has a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of the Company’s financial instruments (including such items as cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and other accrued expenses, security deposits, and prepaid rents) approximate their carrying or contract values based on their nature and terms.

Asset Retirement Obligation

Certain areas of the Property contain asbestos. Although the asbestos is appropriately contained in accordance with current environmental regulations, the Company’s practice is to remediate the asbestos upon the renovation or redevelopment of the Property. Accordingly, the Company has determined that the Property meets the criteria for recording a liability and has recorded an asset retirement obligation aggregating $61,877 and $57,241 as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, which is included in “Other Liabilities” in the accompanying balance sheets.

 

3. Mortgage Note

On May 30, 2000, the Company entered into a note payable agreement with Key Bank (“Key Note”). The maximum borrowing under the Key Note was $50,000,000 and was collateralized by the Property and all of the assets. The Key Note bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.25%. Interest was payable monthly. The amount outstanding at March 29, 2005 (date of reorganization), was $48,863,415. Principal and any unpaid interest were due on June 1, 2005.

On March 29, 2005 (date of reorganization), the Company entered into a bridge note payable with ELPF (“Bridge Loan”) for a maximum borrowing of $6,900,000. The Company borrowed $5,981,551 in conjunction with the redemption of the CFSC member interest. The Bridge Loan was collateralized by the Property and all of its assets and bore interest at 8.0%. Interest was payable monthly and all outstanding interest and principal was due April 1, 2006.

On June 17, 2005, the Company entered into a mortgage note agreement (“Mortgage Note”) for $56,000,000. The Company simultaneously repaid the interest payable and entire outstanding principal balance for both the Key Note and Bridge Loan. The Mortgage Note is collateralized by the Property and all of its assets and bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.58%. Interest-only payments of $260,400 are required for the first 60 months and interest and principal payments of $320,778 are required for the last 60 months. The Mortgage Note matures on July 1, 2015, and the Company may elect to prepay the entire principal balance, for a fee as defined in the Mortgage Note, beginning July 1, 2006. The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants under the Mortgage Note as of December 31, 2007.

Future minimum principal payments to be paid under the Mortgage Note extending past December 31, 2007, are as follows:

 

Year Ending December 31,

    

2008

   $ —  

2009

     —  

2010

     304,712

2011

     760,805

2012

     804,361

Thereafter

   $ 54,130,122
      
   $ 56,000,000
      

 

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4. Future Minimum Lease Payments

Future minimum lease payments to be received under noncancelable operating leases extending past December 31, 2007, are as follows:

 

Year Ending December 31,

    

2008

   $ 10,954,675

2009

     10,138,260

2010

     7,147,031

2011

     4,417,532

2012

     2,950,041

Thereafter

     10,171,420
      
   $ 45,778,959
      

The Property was 96% leased and occupied by 20 tenants at December 31, 2007, four of whom accounted for approximately 66% of the total rental revenue.

 

5. Related-Party Transactions

Ellis Partners LLC (“EPL”), an affiliate of EPI, has been retained as the asset manager for the Company. As provided for in the management agreement, the Company is required to pay an annual asset management fee of $250,000. The first $150,000 of the fee is earned and payable in monthly installments of $12,500. The remaining $100,000 is earned in equal monthly installments and payable after the members have earned a cumulative 9% preferred return. Asset management fees of $250,000 were earned and paid during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and are included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying statements of operations. The Company pays EPL a project management fee based on 4% of hard construction costs. EPL earned, and was paid, $8,313 for year ended December 31, 2006 (none in 2007), which was capitalized and included in building and building improvements in the accompanying balance sheet.

 

6. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

In the normal course of business, from time to time, the Company is involved in legal actions relating to the ownership and operations of the Property. In management’s opinion, the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal actions are not expected to have a materially adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Members of

CEP Investors XII LLC:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of CEP Investors XII LLC (a Delaware limited liability company) (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2005, and the related statements of operations, members’ capital, and cash flows for the period March 29, 2005 (date of reorganization) through December 31, 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of CEP Investors XII LLC as of December 31, 2005, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period March 29, 2005 (date of reorganization) through December 31, 2005, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

San Francisco, California

March 15, 2006

 

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CEP INVESTORS XII LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

BALANCE SHEET

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2005

 

ASSETS

  

INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE:

  

Land

   $ 21,983,762  

Building and building improvements

     42,159,244  

Tenant improvements

     6,156  
        

Total investments in real estate

     64,149,162  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (786,353 )
        

Investments in real estate—net

     63,362,809  
        

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     634,080  

TENANT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, Net of allowance of $362

     296,078  

DEFERRED CHARGES—NET

     725,288  

ACQUIRED ABOVE-MARKET LEASES—NET

     9,830,076  

ACQUIRED IN-PLACE LEASES—NET

     10,138,699  

DEFERRED RENT RECEIVABLE

     606,483  

PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS

     98,740  
        

TOTAL

   $ 85,692,253  
        

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ CAPITAL

  

MORTGAGE NOTE

   $ 56,000,000  

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER ACCRUED EXPENSES

     241,885  

SECURITY DEPOSITS

     101,668  

PREPAID RENTS

     222,636  

ACQUIRED BELOW-MARKET LEASES—NET

     1,411,058  

OTHER LIABILITIES

     52,952  
        

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     58,030,199  

MEMBERS’ CAPITAL

     27,662,054  
        

TOTAL

   $ 85,692,253  
        

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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CEP INVESTORS XII LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 29, 2005 (DATE OF REORGANIZATION)

THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005

 

REVENUES:

  

Rental

   $ 6,576,291  

Tenant reimbursements

     728,700  
        

Total revenues

     7,304,991  
        

OPERATING EXPENSES:

  

Real estate taxes

     735,268  

Property operating

     2,228,558  

General and administrative

     250,535  

Depreciation and amortization

     2,168,492  
        

Total operating expenses

     5,382,853  
        

OPERATING INCOME

     1,922,138  
        

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

  

Interest expense

     (2,294,089 )

Other income

     40,720  
        

Total other income (expense)

     (2,253,369 )
        

NET LOSS

   $ (331,231 )
        

 

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CEP INVESTORS XII LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

STATEMENT OF MEMBERS’ CAPITAL

FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 29, 2005 (DATE OF REORGANIZATION)

THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005

 

     ELPF/111
Sutter
Holdings, LLC
    EPI
Investors
XII LLC
    Total  

MEMBERS’ CAPITAL—March 29, 2005 (date of reorganization)

   $ 24,645,520     $ 5,992,711     $ 30,638,231  

Net loss

     (264,985 )     (66,246 )     (331,231 )

Distributions

     (1,917,177 )     (727,769 )     (2,644,946 )
                        

MEMBERS’ CAPITAL—December 31, 2005

   $ 22,463,358     $ 5,198,696     $ 27,662,054  
                        

 

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CEP INVESTORS XII LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 29, 2005 (DATE OF REORGANIZATION)

THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

  

Net loss

   $ (331,231 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

  

Depreciation and amortization

     2,168,492  

Amortization of intangible assets

     1,331,423  

Amortization of financing fees

     33,687  

Deferred rent receivable

     (559,193 )

Bad debt expense

     362  

Net changes in assets and liabilities:

  

Tenant accounts receivable

     (296,440 )

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     211,444  

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

     (244,564 )

Prepaid rent

     132,335  
        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     2,446,315  
        

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

  

Purchase of real estate investments

     (2,038,740 )

Leasing costs paid

     (74,794 )
        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (2,113,534 )
        

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

  

Proceeds from mortgage note

     56,000,000  

Proceeds from note payable

     433,421  

Repayment of note payable

     (49,296,835 )

Repayment of bridge loan

     (5,981,551 )

Payment of loan fees

     (572,066 )

Distributions to members

     (2,644,946 )
        

Net cash used in financing activities

     (2,061,977 )
        

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (1,729,196 )

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of the period

   $ 2,363,276  
        

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of the period

   $ 634,080  
        

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION—Interest paid

   $ 2,258,443  
        

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

  

Accrued capital expenditures, beginning of period

   $ 1,819,570  
        

Asset retirement obligation

   $ 52,952  
        

 

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CEP INVESTORS XII LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 29, 2005 (DATE OF REORGANIZATION)

THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005

1. ORGANIZATION

CEP Investors XII LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), was formed on January 29, 1999, for the purpose of acquiring, managing, owning, leasing, and renovating a 22-story office building located at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California (the “Property”). The members, EPI Investors XII LLC, a California limited liability company (“EPI”) and CFSC Capital Corp. LIV, a Delaware corporation (“CFSC”), held 1.88% and 98.12% interests, respectively.

On March 29, 2005, EPI and ELPF/111 Sutter Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company which is owned by Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. (“Fund”), entered into a purchase agreement with CFSC to acquire 100% of CFSC’s interest in the Company. The Fund and EPI paid $24,645,510 and $2,975,046, respectively and the Company paid $4,083,174 to CFSC resulting in a 100% acquisition of CFSC’s interest.

Simultaneously, the limited liability agreement was amended and restated with EPI and the Fund as the members of the Company with 20% and 80% membership interests, respectively. EPI remained the managing member.

The Company will remain in existence until terminated by written approval of the members, the sale or disposition of all assets, or judicial dissolution.

Member contributions, profits, losses, and cash distributions are allocated among the members in accordance with the LLC agreement.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of PresentationThe financial statements are presented for the period March 29, 2005 (date of reorganization) through December 31, 2005, which represents the period subsequent to the acquisition of CFSC’s partnership interest.

Use of EstimatesThe preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include purchase price allocations, the realizability of accounts and deferred rent receivable, useful lives of property for purposes of determining depreciation expense, and assessments as to whether there is impairment in the value of long-lived assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

ReorganizationThe acquisition of CFSC’s 98.12% member interest is accounted for utilizing the purchase method as prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 141 Business Combinations and SFAS 142 Goodwill and other Intangible Assets. All assets and liabilities have been stepped up to 98.12% of their fair value, using methodologies described below. The existing 1.88% member interest is carried at historical cost. The Company uses estimates of future cash flows and other valuation techniques to allocate the purchase price of acquired property among land, building, and other identifiable asset and liability intangibles. The Company records land and building values using an as-if-vacant methodology. The Company records above-market and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between

 

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(1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (2) the Company’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining noncancelable term of the lease. The Company amortizes the capitalized above-market lease values as a reduction of minimum rents over the remaining noncancelable terms of the respective leases. The Company amortizes the capitalized below-market lease values as an increase to rental revenues over the term of the respective leases. Should a tenant terminate its lease prior to the contractual expiration, the unamortized portion of the above-market and below-market in-place lease value is immediately charged to rental revenues.

The Company measures the aggregate value of other intangible assets acquired based on the difference between (1) the property valued with existing in-place leases and (2) the property valued as if vacant. The Company’s estimates of value are made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers, primarily discounted cash flow analysis. Factors considered by the Company in its analysis include an estimate of carrying costs during the hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases. The Company also considers information obtained about each property as a result of the pre-reorganization due diligence, marketing, and leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired. In estimating carrying costs, the Company includes estimates of lost rentals during the expected lease-up periods depending on specific local market conditions and costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal, and other related expenses to the extent that such costs are not already incurred in connection with a new lease origination as part of the transaction. The Company amortizes the value of in-place leases to expense over the remaining initial terms of the respective leases, which generally range from 3 to 15 years.

The Company allocated the purchase price to acquired intangible assets which include acquired in-place lease intangibles and acquired above-market in-place lease intangibles, which are reported net of accumulated amortization of $1,370,095 and $1,500,914, respectively, at December 31, 2005, on the accompanying balance sheet. The acquired intangible liabilities represent acquired below-market in-place leases which are reported net of accumulated amortization of $169,491 at December 31, 2005, on the accompanying balance sheet.

Cash and Cash EquivalentsThe Company maintains a portion of its cash in bank deposit accounts, which, at times, may exceed the federally insured limits. No losses have been experienced related to such accounts. The Company believes it places its cash with quality financial institutions and is not exposed to any significant concentration of credit risk. Cash equivalents include all cash and liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less.

Investments in Real EstateInvestments in real estate are recorded at cost. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are expensed to operations as incurred. Significant renovations and improvements, which improve and/or extend the useful life of the asset, are capitalized at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful life.

Depreciation of the building and improvements is provided by the straight-line method over the useful life of 39 years. Tenant improvements are recorded at cost and depreciated by the straight-line method over the lesser of lives of the related leases, ranging from 5 to 15 years, or over the estimated useful life of the improvements.

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the sum of the undiscounted future net cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposal is less than its carrying amount. There was no impairment loss recognized as of December 31, 2005.

Deferred ChargesNetDeferred charges include deferred leasing commissions, leasing incentive fees, and deferred loan costs. Deferred leasing commissions and leasing incentive fees are recorded at cost and amortized over the lives of the related leases. Deferred loan costs are recorded at cost and amortized, using the straight-line method, over the life of the note payable. Accumulated amortization of deferred leasing commissions, leasing incentive fees, and deferred loan costs was $2,384, $9,661, and $35,646, respectively, at December 31, 2005.

 

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Revenue RecognitionRental revenue is recognized using the straight-line method over the terms of the related lease agreements including free rent periods. Differences between rental revenue earned and amounts due under the respective lease agreements are credited or charged, as applicable, to deferred rent receivable. Rental payments received prior to their recognition as income are classified as prepaid rents. In addition, tenants are required to pay contingent rentals based on the Property’s operating expenses and/or other factors, and the Company recognizes such contingent rentals as tenant reimbursements revenue when earned. Tenants are billed for operating expenses in accordance with lease agreements.

Income TaxesThe Company is organized as a limited liability company and therefore is treated as a partnership for federal and state income tax purposes. The results of operations of the Company are included in the income tax returns of the members and, consequently, no provisions for income taxes have been made at the Company level.

New Accounting PrincipleIn March 2005, the FASB issued FIN 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143, Asset Retirement Obligations. FIN 47 provides clarification of the term “conditional assets retirement obligation” as used in SFAS 143, defined as a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity in which the timing and/or method of settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the company. Under this standard, a company must record a liability for a conditional asset retirement obligation if the fair value of the obligation can be reasonably estimated. FIN 47 became effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. Certain areas of the Property contain asbestos. Although the asbestos is appropriately contained, in accordance with current environmental regulations, the Company’s practice is to remediate the asbestos upon the renovation or redevelopment of the Property. Accordingly, the Company has determined that the Property meets the criteria for recording a liability and has recorded an asset retirement obligation aggregating $52,952, which is included in “Other Liabilities” on the accompanying balance sheet as of December 31, 2005.

3. MORTGAGE NOTE

On May 30, 2000, the Company entered into a note payable agreement with Key Bank (“Key Note”). The maximum borrowing under the Key Note was $50,000,000 and was secured by the Property and all of the assets. The Key Note bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.25%. Interest was payable monthly. The amount outstanding at March 29, 2005 (date of reorganization) was $48,863,415. Principal and any unpaid interest were due on June 1, 2005.

On March 29, 2005, the Company entered into a bridge note payable with the Fund (“Bridge Loan”) for a maximum borrowing of $6,900,000. The Company borrowed $5,981,551 in conjunction with the redemption of the CSFC member interest. The Bridge Loan was secured by the Property and all of its assets and bore interest at 8.0%. Interest was payable monthly and all outstanding interest and principal was due April 1, 2006.

On June 17, 2005, the Company entered into a mortgage note agreement (“Mortgage Note”) for $56,000,000. The Company simultaneously repaid the interest payable and entire outstanding principal balance for both the Key Note and Bridge Loan. The Mortgage Note is secured by the Property and all of its assets and bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.58%. Interest only payments of $260,400 are required for the first 60 months and interest and principal payments of $320,778 are required for the last 60 months. The Mortgage Note matures on July 1, 2015, and the Company may elect to prepay the entire principal balance, for a fee as defined in the Mortgage Note, beginning July 1, 2006. The Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under the Mortgage Note as of December 31, 2005.

 

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Future minimum principal payments to be paid under the Mortgage Note extending past December 31, 2005, are as follows:

 

2010

   $ 304,712

Thereafter

     55,695,288
      

Total

   $ 56,000,000
      

4. FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS

Future minimum lease payments to be received under noncancelable operating leases extending past December 31, 2005, are as follows:

 

2006

   $  10,599,096

2007

     10,728,746

2008

     10,467,993

2009

     9,621,982

2010

     5,687,993

Thereafter

     10,139,284
      

Total

   $ 57,245,094
      

The building is 94% leased and occupied by 17 tenants at December 31, 2005, four of whom account for 65% of the total rental revenue.

5. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Ellis Partners LLC (“EPL”), an affiliate of EPI, has been retained as the asset manager for the Company. As provided for in the management agreement, the Company is required to pay an annual asset management fee of $250,000. The first $150,000 of the fee is earned and payable in monthly installments of $12,500. The remaining $100,000 is earned in equal monthly installments and payable after the members have earned a cumulative 9% preferred return. Asset management fees of $187,500 were earned and paid during the period March 29, 2005 (date of reorganization) through December 31, 2005, and are included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying statement of operations. The Company pays EPL a project management fee based on 4% of hard construction costs. EPL earned and was paid $5,680 for the period ended December 31, 2005, which was capitalized and included in building and building improvements in the accompanying balance sheet.

The Fund extended a Bridge Loan payable to the Company on March 29, 2005 (see Note 3). The Fund earned and was paid $115,643 of interest for the period March 29, 2005 (date of reorganization) through December 31, 2005.

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EX-4.1 2 dex41.htm FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT FOR EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC. Form of Subscription Agreement for Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.

Exhibit 4.1

EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC.

 

 

SUBSCRIPTION

AGREEMENT

 

EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC.

SUBSCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONS

This Subscription Agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) contains representations, warranties and agreements which must be made by you if you wish to invest in Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). You should consult with an attorney, accountant, investment advisor or other advisor regarding an investment in the Fund and its suitability for you. This Subscription Agreement should be reviewed simultaneously with your completion and execution of the Subscription Booklet of the Fund which is included in this package (the “Subscription Booklet” and together with the Subscription Agreement, the “Subscription Documents”). All Subscription Documents must be completed correctly and thoroughly or they will not be accepted. If you wish to invest, please complete, sign and return the Subscription Booklet and retain the Fund’s confidential private offering memorandum (the “Memorandum”) and this Subscription Agreement.

If you have any questions concerning the Subscription Documents or would like assistance completing them, please contact your investment advisor.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 

1. Carefully review this Subscription Agreement;

 

2. Complete and execute the enclosed Subscription Booklet;

NOTE: By executing the Subscription Booklet, the investor thereby grants the Power of Attorney contained in the Subscription Agreement under Section 1(c).

 

3. Return the completed Subscription Booklet to the Fund at the address below:

Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. c/o UST Advisers, Inc.

225 High Ridge Road

Stamford, CT 06905


4. Follow the instructions listed under the heading PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION set forth on page 5 of the Subscription Booklet.

 

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SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.

c/o UST Advisers, Inc.

225 High Ridge Road

Stamford, Connecticut 06905

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Reference is made to the Confidential Private Offering Memorandum dated January 2008 (the “Memorandum”) with respect to the offering of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Shares”) in Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings given them in the Memorandum.

Investors whose subscriptions are accepted by the Fund will become stockholders in the Fund (the “Stockholders”) and the proceeds from their purchase of Shares will be invested in accordance with the investment objectives set forth in the Memorandum, used to pay Fund expenses, and used for other general corporate purposes. The minimum subscription for investors that the Fund will accept from any investor is $100,000, subject to the discretion of the Fund to accept subscriptions of less than $100,000. The Fund has not established a maximum limit on the amount of subscriptions it will accept.

The undersigned subscribing investor (the “Investor”) hereby agrees as follows:

1. Subscription for the Shares.

(a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Subscription Agreement and in the Memorandum, the Investor agrees to (i) purchase from the Fund newly issued Shares with an aggregate price equal to the amount set forth in Section 2 of the Subscription Booklet accompanying this Subscription Agreement (the “Investment Amount”) at a price per share equal to the Closing Share Price (as defined below) and (ii) to pay the Investment Amount to the Fund at the time provided in this Subscription Agreement. Shares purchased may be subject to a one-time Placement Fee or sales charge (as defined below).

(b) The Investor acknowledges and agrees that the subscription of the Investor hereunder constitutes an irrevocable agreement by the Investor to subscribe for Shares of the Fund and the Investor is not entitled to cancel, terminate or revoke this subscription or any agreements of the Investor hereunder, including the power of attorney granted hereby, except as otherwise set forth in this Section 1(b), the Memorandum or applicable law, and such subscription and agreements, including the power of attorney

 

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shall survive (i) changes in the transaction, documents and instruments described in the Memorandum which in the aggregate are not material or which are contemplated by the Memorandum and (ii) the death or disability of the Investor; provided, however, that if the Fund shall not have accepted this subscription within one year following the Investor’s execution and delivery of the Subscription Booklet (the date of any such acceptance of this subscription, the “Acceptance Date”), this Subscription Agreement, all agreements of the Investor hereunder, including the power of attorney granted hereby, shall be cancelled and the Subscription Documents will be returned to the Investor.

(c) The Investor hereby irrevocably makes, constitutes and appoints UST Advisers, Inc. (the “Manager”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (“BAC”), (and any designee of, substitute for, or successor to, the Manager) as the Investor’s true and lawful attorney and authorized signatory in the Investor’s name, place and stead, (i) to receive and pay over to the Fund on behalf of the Investor, to the extent set forth in this Subscription Agreement, all funds received hereunder, (ii) to correct, on behalf of the Investor at the written direction of the Investor or the Investor’s authorized representative, the Subscription Booklet to be executed by the Investor in connection with the Investor’s subscription for Shares, including, without limitation, filling in or amending amounts, dates and other pertinent information, (iii) to make, execute, acknowledge, deliver, swear to, file or record: (A) any instrument or filing which the Manager considers necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of the Subscription Documents or the business of the Fund or that may be required under the laws of any state or local government or of any other jurisdiction; (B) any and all amendments, restatements, cancellations, or modifications of the instruments described in (A) above; (C) any agreement with the makers of any loan to the Fund which is secured by the Investment Amount held in the escrow account; and (D) all documents and instruments that may be necessary or appropriate to effect the dissolution and termination of the Fund, and (iv) to take any and all actions necessary or appropriate to comply with the REIT rules under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code, in order, to the extent that Net Distributable Cash is not available, to cause one or more consent dividends (within the meaning of Section 565 of the Internal Revenue Code) to be issued that qualify for a dividends paid deduction (within the meaning of Section 561 of the Internal Revenue Code) for the Fund including, without limitation, the signing on the undersigned’s behalf of one or more IRS Form 972s (or any successor form). This power of attorney shall be deemed coupled with an interest, shall be irrevocable and shall survive any transfer of some or all of the Investor’s Shares.

2. Certain Acknowledgments and Agreements of the Investor.

(a) The Investor understands and acknowledges that the subscription for Shares contained herein may be accepted or rejected, in whole or in part, by the Fund in its sole and absolute discretion. No subscription shall be deemed accepted until the Fund has delivered to the Investor an executed counterpart of the Subscription Booklet indicating the amount of the subscription accepted by the Fund. In the event of rejection

 

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of this subscription, this Subscription Agreement will be of no force or effect. The Investor understands that Paul, Hastings, Janofsky and Walker LLP acts as counsel to the Fund and the Manager, and that the Advisor shall have its own counsel and, therefore, no attorney-client relationship exists between either such counsel and the Investor.

(b) Following acceptance of this subscription by the Fund, the Investor agrees to pay the Investment Amount in immediately available funds to an account maintained by the Fund as directed and at the time specified in the funding notice from the Manager. The Investor understands and agrees that its funds will initially be held in escrow at a financial institution outside the Fund (such financial institution may be the Manager or its affiliates) (the “Escrow Account”). Funds held in the Escrow Account will be invested in a money market account and interest and dividends earned on the Investment Amount held in escrow will be credited to the Investor and applied toward the purchase of Shares at the Closing (as defined below). The Investment Amount will be held in the Escrow Account until the closing of the issuance and sale of Shares to the Investor pursuant to this subscription (the “Closing”). The Closing shall be held on the date determined by the Fund (the “Closing Date”) but in no event more than one hundred (100) days following the date of receipt of the Investment Amount into the Escrow Account. The escrowed capital will be invested in an interest bearing money market account within five (5) business days after the date the capital is received. At the Closing, the Investment Amount (including any interest or dividends earned thereon while held in escrow) will be transferred from the Escrow Account into the Fund’s operating account and the Fund will issue the purchased Shares to the Investor. The purchase price per share for the Shares purchased under this subscription at the Closing shall be equal to the Current Share Price (as defined below), plus an applicable placement fee (the “Placement Fee” or “sales charge”), as of the end of the quarter immediately preceding the Closing Date (the “Closing Share Price”). The sales charge is charged as a specified percentage of the Investment Amount (as set forth below) and must be paid at the time of purchase. Therefore, if a sales charge is applicable to your investment, the total amount you must pay at the time of purchase will equal your Investment Amount plus the sales charge. The sales charge is subject to reduction and waiver in certain circumstances (as described below). The Current Share Price is established quarterly by determining the net asset value (“NAV”) of the Fund. NAV is determined as of the end of each quarter, typically, within 45 calendar days following the end of such quarter other than the quarter ended December 31 (the last day of the Fund’s fiscal year). For the quarter ended December 31, the Fund expects that NAV will be determined shortly after completion of the Fund’s annual audit (which is expected to occur within 60 days after December 31). The Current Share Price equals the NAV of the Fund as of the end of each quarter divided by the number of outstanding shares of all classes of capital stock of the Fund at the end of such quarter. The number of Shares purchased by the Investor at the Closing shall be equal to the quotient obtained by dividing the Investment Amount (including any interest or dividends earned thereon while held in escrow) by the Closing Share Price.

 

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(c) The Investor agrees that the Fund may pledge the Investment Amount paid by the Investor and held in the Escrow Account to secure loans or other obligations of the Fund or its subsidiaries. Pursuant to the power of attorney granted to the Manager pursuant to Section 1(c) hereof, the Manager shall have the power to execute and deliver such documents and take such other actions as the Manager deems necessary or appropriate to effect any such pledge of the Investment Amount.

3. Sales Charges.

The Investor understands and agrees that the Shares offered by the Memorandum may be subject to a Placement Fee, and may be purchased only by “accredited investors” (as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”)). The Placement Fee is a one-time fee charged as a specified percentage of the Investment Amount (as set forth below) and must be paid at the time of purchase. Therefore, if a Placement Fee is applicable to your investment, the total amount you must pay at the time of purchase will equal your Investment Amount plus the Placement Fee. The Placement Fee is paid to UST Securities Corp., an affiliate of the Manager (the “Placement Agent”), not the Fund, Manager or LaSalle Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”), a Maryland corporation wholly-owned by Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, and is designed to compensate the Placement Agent for its sales efforts in connection with the Fund.

The Placement Fee is imposed on Shares at the time of investment in accordance with the following schedule:

 

Amount of Investment

  

Applicable Placement Fee

•        $100,000 - $250,000

   1.5%

•        Over $250,000 but less than or equal to $500,000

   1.25%

•        Over $500,000

   0%

The Placement Fee will be waived for purchases of Shares, (i) by or on behalf of accounts for which the Manager or one of its affiliates acts in a fiduciary, advisory, custodial or similar capacity, or (ii) by individuals who are employees of BAC at the time of their investment. The Placement Fee will generally only be waived if the investor purchasing the Shares has, at or prior to the time of purchase, given the Placement Agent sufficient information to permit confirmation of its qualification for such waiver. Placement Fees, if any, will neither constitute an investment made by the investor in the Fund, nor form part of the assets of the Fund, and are due upon acceptance of the Investor’s subscription by the Fund.

As set forth in the Memorandum, the Investor may participate in a dividend reinvestment plan under which all dividends will automatically be reinvested in additional Shares of the same class. No sales charge is imposed on investments made pursuant to a dividend reinvestment plan.

 

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4. Representations and Warranties of the Investor.

The Investor, for the Investor and for the Investor’s heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, makes the following representations, declarations and warranties with the intent that the same may be relied upon in determining the suitability of the undersigned as an investor in the Fund. The following representations, warranties and agreements shall survive the Closing Date.

(a) The Shares being subscribed for by the Investor will be purchased for the account of the Investor for investment only and not with a view to, or with any intention of, a distribution or resale thereof, in whole or in part, or the grant of any participation therein by subdivision or otherwise. The Investor acknowledges that (i) the Shares will be subject to certain restrictions on transferability contained in the Fund’s Charter, (ii) the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, any state securities laws or under the securities laws of any foreign jurisdiction, and cannot be sold, pledged, hypothecated or otherwise disposed of unless they are subsequently registered under the Securities Act and applicable state or foreign securities laws or unless an exemption from such registration is available, and (iii) that the Investor has no right to require the Fund or any other party to seek such registration. The Investor also understands that there will be no public market for the Shares; that the Investor will be unable to utilize the provisions of Rule 144, as adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Federal Act (“Rule 144”) with respect to the resale of the Shares; that an Investor who is a non-U.S. Person who purchased the Shares outside the United States in accordance with Regulation S, as adopted by the SEC under the Federal Act (“Regulation S”), may only be able to resell the Shares pursuant to the provisions of Regulation S and that it may not be possible for the Investor to liquidate its investment in the Shares. The Investor is prepared, therefore, to hold its Shares indefinitely. The Investor acknowledges that certificates representing the Shares (if the Shares are certificated) issued to the Investor pursuant to this subscription will bear appropriate legends stating that such Shares are subject to restrictions on transfer contained in this Subscription Agreement, the Fund’s Charter and under applicable securities laws as provided in Section 12 hereof.

(b) The Investor has received and carefully reviewed the Memorandum, this Subscription Agreement, and all appendices, schedules and exhibits to each of the foregoing, understanding that each such document supersedes all prior versions thereof and any inconsistent portions of previously distributed materials relating to the Fund, including, without limitation, executive and other summaries and marketing materials regarding the Fund and the offering of the Shares that are not part of the Memorandum, and has consulted its own advisors, who are not affiliated with the Fund, the Manager or the Advisor, with respect to the Investor’s proposed investment in the Fund. The Investor has not relied on any other information provided to it by the Fund,

 

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the Manager, the Advisor or any of their respective affiliates (or any of its or their respective agents or representatives). Based on such review, the Investor has determined that the Shares being subscribed for herein are a suitable investment for the Investor. The Investor recognizes that an investment in the Fund involves certain risks and it has taken full cognizance of and understands all of the investment considerations relating to the subscription for Shares. The Investor acknowledges that the Fund was formed in 2004 and has a limited financial or operating history, that the Fund reserves the unrestricted right to reject any subscription, in whole or in part, in its sole discretion, and no subscription will be binding unless and until accepted by the Fund, that subscriptions need not be accepted in the order received, that there are substantial investment considerations incident to the subscription for Shares, as summarized in the Memorandum, that no federal or state agency has passed upon the Shares or made any finding or determination as to the fairness of the investment made hereunder, that the discussion of the tax consequences arising from an investment in the Fund, and the Fund’s investment in other assets or entities, set forth in the Memorandum is general in nature, and the tax consequences to the Investor of an investment in the Fund may depend on its circumstances and that the Investor should consult with its own tax advisor regarding all United States federal, state, local and foreign tax considerations applicable to an investment in the Fund. The Investor is relying solely upon the advice of its own tax and legal advisors, and shall not rely upon the general discussion set forth in the Memorandum, with respect to such matters. None of the Fund, the Manager, the Advisor or any of their respective affiliates (or any of their agents or representatives), assume any responsibility for the tax consequences to the Investor of an investment in the Fund. The Investor has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Fund and making an informed investment decision with respect thereto. The Investor has adequate means of providing for its current needs and possible future contingencies, has no need, and anticipates no need in the foreseeable future, to sell the Shares for which it subscribes, and will have sufficient liquid assets to pay the entire purchase price (including the deferred portion) of the Shares subscribed for hereunder. The Investor is able to bear the substantial economic risks related to an investment in the Fund for an indefinite period of time, has no need for liquidity in such investment, and, at the present time, can afford a complete loss of such investment. The Investor is relying on its own business expertise and sophistication (and that of its advisors) and has performed its own investigation and evaluation of the risks, conflicts of interest, tax considerations and regulatory matters associated with an investment in the Shares and the Investor is not relying on the Fund, the Manager, the Advisor or any of their respective affiliates (or any of their agents or representatives) with respect thereto. The Investor has carefully reviewed and fully understands the types of charges and expenses which will be assessed against the Fund. The Investor further acknowledges that none of the Fund, the Manager, the Advisor or any of its affiliates will guarantee that the Fund’s purposes and objectives will be achieved.

 

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(c) The Investor has been furnished all materials relating to the Fund, the Manager, the Advisor, the offering of the Shares or anything set forth in the Memorandum that it has requested (including, without limitation, copies of the Fund’s Charter, Bylaws, Management Agreement and Advisory Agreement) and has been afforded the opportunity to ask questions and receive written answers concerning the Fund and the terms and conditions of the offering of the Shares, as well as the opportunity to obtain any additional information necessary to verify the accuracy of information furnished in connection with such offering which the Fund and/or the Manager possess or can acquire without unreasonable effort or expense that is necessary to verify the accuracy of any representations or information set forth in the Memorandum.

(d) If the Investor is an entity, the Investor has or will have substantial business activities or investments other than its investments in the Fund and was not specifically formed for the purpose of investing in the Fund. The amount that the Investor is subscribing for is less than 40% of the Investor’s total assets.

(e) The Investor understands and acknowledges that (i) the Investor must bear the economic risk of the Investor’s investment in the Shares; (ii) the Investor has no contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer or pledge to such person or anyone else any of the Shares which the Investor hereby subscribes to purchase or any part thereof, and the Investor has no present plans to enter into any such contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement; (iii) the Shares cannot be sold or transferred without the prior written notice to the Manager and unless such sale or transfer is in compliance with applicable Securities Act and REIT requirements; (iv) there will be no public market for the Shares; and (v) any disposition of the Shares may result in unfavorable tax consequences to the Investor.

(f) The Investor is aware and acknowledges that (i) the Fund has a limited operating history; (ii) the Shares involve a substantial degree of risk of loss of the Investor’s entire investment and there is no assurance of any income from such investment; (iii) any federal and/or state income tax benefits which may be available to the Investor may be lost through the adoption of new laws or regulations or changes to existing laws and regulations or changes in the interpretation of existing laws and regulations; (iv) the Investor, in making its investment, is relying solely upon the advice of the Investor’s personal tax advisor with respect to the tax aspects of an investment in the Fund; and (v) it may not be possible for the undersigned to liquidate its investment readily in any event, including in case of an emergency.

(g) In furtherance of the fact that the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), or any state securities law, as applicable, the undersigned (i) represents and warrants that it is an “accredited investor” (as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act and as set forth in the Subscription Booklet) and (ii) agrees to

 

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notify the Manager of any change of information, or any change that would mean the undersigned could no longer make the representation set forth in clause (i), occurring at any time during which the Investor is a stockholder of the Fund.

(h) By executing the Subscription Documents, the Investor agrees that, if the Investor is not an individual, the Investor will furnish such additional information as the Fund may request regarding the beneficial ownership of the Shares held by the Investor.

(i) The information provided by the Investor in the Subscription Booklet is true, correct and complete in all material respects, and the Investor understands and agrees that the Fund is expressly relying on the accuracy thereof. In addition, the representations, warranties, agreements, undertakings and acknowledgments (“Investor Representations”) made by the Investor in the Subscription Documents are made with the intent that they be relied upon by the Fund, the Manager, the Placement Agent and their affiliates in determining its eligibility and suitability as a purchaser of the Shares, and shall survive its purchase. In addition, the Investor undertakes to notify the Fund immediately of any change in any Investor Representation. Investor acknowledges and agrees that should the Fund, the Manager, the Advisor or their affiliates determine that any of the Investor Representations are no longer true, or were not true when made, then the Fund may take any action it deems appropriate and in the best interests of shareholders, including, but not limited to, cancellation of the Investor’s investment, or redeeming the Investor’s investment at its then Current Share Price.

(j) If the Investor is a natural person, the Investor is at least 21 years of age and the Investor has adequate means of providing for all of his or her current and foreseeable needs and personal contingencies and has no need for liquidity in this investment, and if the Investor is an unincorporated association, all of its members who are U.S. Persons (as defined in Section 902 under the Securities Act) are at least 21 years of age.

(k) The Investor is knowledgeable and experienced in evaluating investments and experienced in financial and business matters and is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investing in the Shares. The aggregate amount of the investments of the Investor in, and the Investor’s commitments to, all similar investments that are illiquid is reasonable in relation to the Investor’s net worth.

(l) The Investor maintains its domicile, and is not merely a transient or temporary resident, at the residence address provided in the Subscription Booklet.

(m) The Investor, if it is a corporation, limited liability company, trust, partnership or other entity, is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and the execution, delivery and performance by it of the Subscription Documents are within its powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other action on its behalf, require no action by or in respect of,

 

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or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official (except as disclosed in writing to the Fund), and do not and will not contravene, or constitute a default under, any provision of applicable law or regulation or of its certificate of incorporation, by-laws or other comparable organizational documents or any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument to which the Investor is a party or by which the Investor or any of the Investor’s property is bound. This Subscription Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the Investor, enforceable against the Investor in accordance with its terms.

(n) If the Investor is a natural person, the execution, delivery and performance by the Investor of the Subscription Documents are within the Investor’s legal right, power and capacity, require no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official (except as disclosed in writing to the Fund), and do not and will not contravene, or constitute a default under, any provision of applicable law or regulation or of any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument to which the Investor is party or by which the Investor or any of his or her property is bound. The Subscription Documents constitute valid and binding agreements of the Investor, enforceable against the Investor in accordance with its terms.

(o) The Investor has evaluated the Memorandum and has determined that the Investor is and will be in a financial position appropriate to enable the Investor to realize to a significant extent the benefits described in the Memorandum.

(p) The Investor acknowledges and is aware that no federal, state or foreign agency has made or will make any finding or determination as to the fairness of an investment in, nor any recommendation or endorsement of, the Shares.

(q) The Investor acknowledges that the Fund will seek to comply at all times with applicable anti-money laundering laws and that it is the Fund’s policy to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies. To assist the Fund in its efforts to comply with anti-money laundering laws, the Investor represents that none of the Investment Amount paid by the Investor to the Fund will be derived from or related to any activity that is deemed criminal under United States laws, rules or regulations. The Investor understands and agrees that the Fund may undertake any actions that the Fund deems necessary or appropriate to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, including, without limitation, redeeming the Investor’s investment in the Fund in the event that the foregoing representation by the Investor is incorrect or in the event that, for any other reason, the Investor’s investment in the Fund violates any law, rule or regulation. The Investor also understands and agrees that the Fund may release confidential information about the Investor and, if applicable, any underlying beneficial owners of the Investor, to regulatory and law enforcement agencies to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Investor agrees that upon demand, it will, (i) disclose to the Fund in writing such information with respect to direct and indirect ownership of the Shares and the source of

 

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funds of the Investor as the Fund deems necessary to comply with (A) provisions of the Code applicable to the Fund; (B) statutory and other generally accepted principles relating to anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist groups (including any requirements imposed under the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, as the same may be amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder); or (C) the requirements of any other appropriate domestic or foreign authority, and (ii) promptly furnish such further information, and execute and deliver such documents, as reasonably may be required in the determination of the Fund to comply with, or to confirm compliance with, any applicable laws or regulations or other obligations of the Investor or the Fund.

(r) The Investor understands that the Manager, the Advisor, their respective affiliates and various clients advised by one or more affiliates of the Manager and/or the Advisor may engage in businesses that are competitive with that of the Fund and agrees to such activities even though in some circumstances there may be conflicts of interests inherent therein. The Investor agrees that by acquiring Shares, it will be deemed to have acknowledged the existence of the actual and potential conflicts of interest identified in the Memorandum, and, as specified therein, to have waived any claim the Investor or any person claiming through it may have with respect to the existence of any such conflict of interest.

(s) The Investor understands that, in conducting due diligence concerning various prospective investments for the Fund before the Acceptance Date, neither the Manager, the Advisor nor any of their respective affiliates has been acting as an investment adviser for the Investor, but instead has conducted such due diligence for the Fund; and that the continuation of such due diligence activities by the Manager, the Advisor or any of their respective affiliates after the admittance to the Fund of the Investor as a Stockholder thereof will be in fulfillment of their respective duties to the Fund and will not constitute investment advice to, nor will such advice take into account the particularized needs of, the Investor as either an Investor or a Stockholder.

(t) The Investor’s entering into the Subscription Documents represents an arm’s length transaction between the parties, and the Investor understands both the methods of compensation of the Manager and the Advisor pursuant to the terms of the Management Agreement and the Advisory Agreement, respectively, and the various agreements referenced in the Memorandum.

(u) The Investor recognizes that none of the Fund, the Manager, the Advisor or any other person has promised, represented or guaranteed: (i) the safety of any investment in the Fund, (ii) that the Fund will be profitable or (iii) that any particular investment return will be achieved or the probability of any investment return, and further that any such promise, representation or guarantee, if made, would be strictly unauthorized and should not be relied on.

 

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(v) The Investor recognizes that a subscription for Shares involves certain risks, including, without limitation, those set forth under the caption “Certain Risks and Potential Conflicts of Interest” in the Memorandum.

(w) The Investor agrees that (i) the Investment Amount specified on the Subscription Booklet shall constitute its Investment Amount and (ii) it will make all payments required by the Subscription Documents when the same shall become due and payable. The Investor further agrees that any applicable Placement Fee is in addition to its Investment Amount and must be paid at the time of purchase.

(x) The Investor acknowledges its understanding of the meaning and legal consequences of the representations, warranties and covenants contained herein, and that the Fund, the Manager, the Advisor and their respective affiliates are relying upon such representations, warranties and covenants. Payment of all or a portion of the Investment Amount to the Fund hereunder shall constitute confirmation by the Investor of the continued accuracy of all of the representations made in these Subscription Documents to the Fund as of the date such payment is made.

(y) The Investor certifies, under penalties of perjury, that (i) the taxpayer identification number or employer identification number shown on the Subscription Booklet is true, correct and complete and (ii) the Investor is not subject to backup withholding either because the Investor has not been notified that it is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or the IRS has notified the Investor that it is no longer subject to backup withholding. NOTE: IF YOU HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY THE IRS THAT YOU ARE SUBJECT TO BACKUP WITHHOLDING OF YOUR TAXABLE INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS BECAUSE YOU HAVE UNDER REPORTED INTEREST OR DIVIDENDS AND YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM THE IRS THAT BACKUP WITHHOLDING HAS TERMINATED, YOU SHOULD STRIKE CLAUSE (ii) OF THE PRECEDING SENTENCE.

5. Benefit Plan Investors.

(a) Definitions. In this Paragraph 5: (i) “Plan Asset Regulations” means the regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) at 29 C.F.R. § 2510.3-101 et seq, as amended; (ii) “Benefit Plan Investor” means a “benefit plan investor” as defined in Section 3(42) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”); and (iii) “Venture Capital Operating Company” (“VCOC”) has the meaning promulgated by the DOL under the Plan Asset Regulations.

 

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(b) Representations, Warranties and Agreements. If Investor is a Benefit Plan Investor then the person executing these Subscription Documents on behalf of Investor (the “Signer”) represents, warrants and agrees as follows on behalf of the Benefit Plan Investor(s):

 

  i. Independent Determination. The Signer is a fiduciary (within the meaning of Section 3(21) of ERISA) and has the fiduciary authority under ERISA and applicable plan documents to cause the Benefit Plan Investor(s) to make an investment, or to continue or terminate any such investment, in the Fund. The Signer has independently determined, as to the Benefit Plan Investor(s), that this investment satisfies all requirements of section 404(a)(1) of ERISA, and that this investment will not be prohibited under any of the provisions of section 406 of ERISA or section 4975(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Signer has requested and received from the Manager all information that the Signer, after due inquiry, deemed relevant to such determinations. Signer has taken into account that there is a risk of loss of this investment, and that this investment will be relatively illiquid so that invested funds will not be readily available for the payment of employee benefits. Taking into account these factors and all other factors relating to the Fund, the Signer has concluded that this investment is an appropriate part of the overall investment program of the Benefit Plan Investor(s).

 

  ii. Agreement to Give Notice of Certain Changes. Promptly after Investor obtains knowledge thereof, the Signer will notify the Manager in writing of (A) any termination, substantial contraction, merger or consolidation, or transfer of assets of any Benefit Plan Investor; (B) any amendment to the governing instrument(s) of a Benefit Plan Investor that materially affects the investments of such Benefit Plan Investor or the authority of any named fiduciary or investment manager to authorize investments by such Benefit Plan Investor; and (C) any change in the identity of any named fiduciary or investment manager (including the Benefit Plan Investor itself) who has authority to approve investments for any Benefit Plan Investor.

 

  iii. No Investment Advice Given. The Signer acknowledges and agrees that neither the Manager, the Advisor nor any of their affiliates provided any investment advice to the Investor (or, to the Signer’s knowledge, to any other Plan Investor) with respect to the decision to invest in the Fund and none of such parties provides any investment advice to the Investor (or, to the Signer’ knowledge, to any other Plan Investor) that serves as the primary basis of any investment decisions Investor makes as to any of its assets (or that such other Plan Investor(s), as the case may be) that would be invested in the Fund.

 

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  iv. Limit on Fiduciary Responsibilities. If the Manager or Advisor, or equity owner, employee, agent, or affiliate of either the Manager or Advisor, is ever held to be a fiduciary of the Investor or any other Benefit Plan Investor, then, in accordance with sections 405(b)(1), 405(c)(2) and 405(d) of ERISA, the fiduciary responsibilities of that person shall be limited to the person’s duties in administering the business of the Fund, and the person shall not be responsible for any other duties to Investor or such other Benefit Plan Investor, specifically including evaluating the initial or continued appropriateness of this investment in the Fund under section 404(a)(1) of ERISA.

(c) Further Representations of Investor. The Investor understands that the Fund intends to operate in such a manner that (i) an investment in the Fund will be a permissible investment for Benefit Plan Investors and (ii) the Fund will seek to qualify for an exception from the “look through” rule of the Plan Asset Regulations.

Assuming that the Fund qualifies for such an exception, the execution, performance and delivery of this Subscription Agreement, and the acquisition, holding and disposition of the Shares does not, and will not, result in a prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code for which there is not an available exception.

6. Agreement to Refrain from Resales. Without in any way limiting the representations and warranties herein, the Investor further agrees that the Investor shall in no event pledge, hypothecate, sell, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of any part or all of the Shares, nor shall the Investor receive any consideration for any part or all of the Shares, unless and until prior to any proposed pledge, hypothecation, sale, transfer, assignment or other disposition, the Investor shall have complied with all the requirements and conditions in the Charter.

7. Default of any Investor. The Investor agrees that timely payment of its required Investment Amount to the Fund is of the essence, that any default on the payment due to the Fund would cause injury to the Fund and the other Stockholders. Accordingly, the Investor agrees that if the Investor defaults on the payment due to the Fund, (a) the Fund may terminate this Subscription Agreement, and (b) the Fund may exercise any other remedy it may have at law or in equity, including, without limitation, obtaining monetary damages with respect to a defaulting investor.

8. Indemnification. The Investor recognizes that the offer of the Shares was made in reliance upon the Investor’s representations and warranties set forth in Paragraph 4 above and the acknowledgments and agreements set forth in Paragraph 2 above. The Investor agrees to provide, if requested, any additional information that may reasonably be required to determine the eligibility of the Investor to purchase and hold the Shares. The Investor hereby agrees to indemnify the Fund, the Manager, the Advisor, and all of their

 

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affiliates and controlling persons and each other stockholder and any successor or assign of the foregoing and to hold each of them harmless from and against any loss, damage or liability (including attorney’s fees) due to or arising out of a breach of any representation, warranty, acknowledgment or agreement of the Investor contained in these Subscription Documents or in any other document provided by the Investor to the Fund in connection with the Investor’s investment in the Shares. Notwithstanding any provision of this Subscription Agreement, the Investor does not waive any rights granted to it under applicable securities laws.

9. General. This Subscription Agreement (a) shall be binding upon the Investor and the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the Investor, (b) shall be governed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without reference to any principles of conflicts of law (except insofar as affected by the state securities or “blue sky” laws of the jurisdiction in which the offering described herein has been made to the Investor), (c) shall survive the admission of the Investor to the Fund as a Stockholder, and (d) shall, if the Investor consists of more than one person, be the joint and several obligation of all such persons.

10. Assignment. The Investor agrees that neither this Subscription Agreement nor any rights which may accrue to the Investor hereunder may be transferred or assigned.

11. Arbitration. ANY CLAIM, CONTROVERSY, DISPUTE OR DEADLOCK ARISING UNDER THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT (COLLECTIVELY, A “DISPUTE”) SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (“AAA”). ALL ARBITRATIONS SHALL BE HELD IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK. ANY ARBITRATION AND AWARD OF THE ARBITRATORS, OR A MAJORITY OF THEM, SHALL BE FINAL AND THE JUDGMENT UPON THE AWARD RENDERED MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT HAVING JURISDICTION. NO PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARE TO BE AWARDED.

12. Restrictions on Transfer of the Shares.

(a) Opinion of Counsel. The Investor acknowledges that there are restrictions on the transferability of the Shares. Since the Shares are not registered under the Securities Act or applicable state securities laws, the Investor acknowledges and agrees that it shall have no right at any time to sell, transfer, assign, pledge or otherwise dispose of or encumber the Shares, unless, subject to compliance with the provisions of Section 12(b) below, the Fund, if it so requests, shall first have been provided with (i) a subscription agreement or similar document executed by the proposed transferee containing representations, warranties and agreements substantially similar to the representations, warranties and agreements contained in this Subscription Agreement and (ii) an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Fund that such transfer is exempt from registration under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws and would not violate the provisions of the Fund’s Charter.

 

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(b) Restrictive Legends. The Investor acknowledges that the certificates representing the Shares (if the Shares are certificated) will bear restrictive legends in the form set forth below:

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), NOR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, ASSIGNED, PLEDGED, ENCUMBERED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF UNLESS A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS IS THEN IN EFFECT WITH RESPECT THERETO, OR SUCH TRANSFER IS EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAW.

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THE CHARTER OF EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC. AS SUCH CHARTER MAY BE AMENDED, MODIFIED OR SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME (A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE CORPORATION). THE CORPORATION WILL FURNISH A FULL STATEMENT ABOUT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY TO A STOCKHOLDER ON REQUEST AND WITHOUT CHARGE.

13. Signatures. The execution and delivery by the Investor of the Subscription Booklet will constitute the Investor’s agreement to be bound by this Subscription Agreement. The execution and delivery to the Investor of the acceptance form contained in the Subscription Booklet will constitute acceptance of this Subscription Agreement by the Fund.

 

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EX-10.1 3 dex101.htm AMENDED & RESTATED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JUNE 19, 2007. Amended & Restated Management Agreement dated as of June 19, 2007.

Exhibit 10.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED

MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 19th day of June 2007, by and between Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), and UST Advisers, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Manager”).

WHEREAS, the Fund and the Manager desire to amend and restate the Management Agreement dated December 23, 2004 (“Original Inception Date”), as subsequently amended on September 15, 2005 (the “Initial Agreement”);

WHEREAS, the Fund desires to retain the Manager, on an exclusive basis, for the purpose of providing management and administrative services to the Fund as described herein pursuant to this Agreement;

WHEREAS, the Manager desires to be retained to provide such management and administrative services to the Fund as described herein pursuant to this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Fund and the Manager have entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of the Original Inception Date and as Amended and Restated as of the date hereof (the “Advisory Agreement”), with LaSalle Investment Management, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Advisor”), engaging the Advisor to provide investment advisory and asset management services to the Fund.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and the mutual promises hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:

1. Appointment; Standard of Care.

(a) The Fund hereby appoints the Manager, on an exclusive basis, and the Manager hereby accepts such appointment, effective as of the Original Inception Date, to provide management, administrative and other services to the Fund as described herein pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

(b) The Manager shall (i) provide the management, administrative and other services described herein in good faith, with the care, skill, prudence and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like aims, (ii) act in accordance with standards in effect from time to time under applicable federal and state laws and (iii) act in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

2. Services. The Fund hereby retains the Manager to:

(a) provide, and the Manager hereby agrees to provide, certain management, administrative and other services to the Fund similar to those services currently


provided by the Manager to its other investment fund clients, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the appointment of the Manager to provide such services hereunder, the Board shall remain responsible for supervising and controlling the management, business and affairs of the Fund. The management, administrative and other services to be provided by the Manager shall include:

(i) meeting with the Senior Executive Officers of the Advisor regularly at such times as are mutually agreed, not less frequently than quarterly, to discuss and review investment activities undertaken by the Advisor on behalf of the Fund, the performance of the Managed Assets and any matters relating to the terms and conditions of the Advisory Agreement and reporting to the Board with respect thereto;

(ii) monitoring the Fund’s compliance with regulatory requirements (including, without limitation, applicable REIT and ERISA requirements) other than those requirements with respect to which compliance responsibility has been delegated to the Advisor pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Agreement, and with the Fund’s Investment Guidelines;

(iii) reviewing any working capital credit facility arranged by the Advisor and making recommendations to the Board with respect thereto;

(iv) reviewing and arranging for payment of the expenses of the Fund;

(v) supervising the entities which are retained by the Fund to provide administration, custody and other services to the Fund (other than the Advisor);

(vi) reviewing any services arrangements with Affiliates of the Advisor and other potential conflict of interest transactions and taking such action with respect thereto as provided under the Advisory Agreement and consistent with the best interests of the Fund;

(vii) coordinating and organizing meetings of the Board and meetings of the stockholders;

(viii) preparing materials and reports for use in connection with meetings of the Board and meeting of the stockholders, as applicable;

(ix) assisting the Fund in making distributions to stockholders;

(x) in coordination with the Advisor, assisting the Fund with respect to the redemption of the Shares of the stockholders in accordance with the Fund organizational documents and stockholder subscription documents;

 

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(xi) assisting in the preparation, review and filing of regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities regulators and other Federal and state regulatory authorities;

(xii) assisting in the preparation and mailing of investor subscription documents and confirming the receipt of such documents and funds to be paid pursuant to those documents;

(xiii) maintaining and updating investor information, such as change of address and employment;

(xiv) implementing and maintaining a process regarding investor qualification;

(xv) assisting in the drafting and updating of disclosure documents relating to the Fund and assisting in the preparation of offering materials;

(xvi) monitoring relations and communications between investors and the Fund;

(xvii) handling investor inquiries regarding the Fund and providing investors with information concerning their investments in the Fund and capital account balances;

(xviii) reviewing investor qualifications and subscription documentation and otherwise assisting in administrative matters relating to the processing of subscriptions for Shares in the Fund;

(xix) providing the services of persons employed by the Manager or its Affiliates who may be appointed as officers of the Fund by the Board;

(xx) assisting the Fund in routine regulatory examinations, and working closely with any counsel retained to represent the Fund or members of the Board in connection with any litigation, investigations or regulatory matters;

(xxi) providing office space for the Manager’s employees performing services for the Fund and all necessary office furnishings and equipment, data processing systems, including hardware and software, telephone and other communications abilities, file storage, photocopying capabilities, facsimile capabilities and utilities reasonably required by the Manager to perform its services under this Agreement; and

(xxii) providing administrative and secretarial, clerical and other personnel as necessary to provide the services required to be provided under this Agreement.

(b) The Manager shall devote such time as may be necessary in its reasonable judgment for the proper performance of all of its duties hereunder.

 

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(c) The Manager may cause the Fund to enter into transactions with Affiliates of the Manager for the provision of certain services by such Affiliates (a “Manager Affiliate Arrangement”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Manager shall not permit the Fund to enter into a Manager Affiliate Arrangement unless (i) the fees or other compensation charged to the Fund for services provided by Affiliates of the Manager do not exceed the fees or other compensation available in the relevant market in an arm’s-length transaction with an independent third party, (ii) the agreements governing the relationship contain standard arm’s-length contract terms in relation to the relevant market and (iii) the Affiliate providing such services has sufficient experience and qualifications to perform such services at a level of quality comparable to the quality of similar services available from non-Affiliates in the relevant geographical area. The Board may determine whether (i), (ii) or (iii) above have been satisfied, and if not, the Board may require the Manager to terminate the Manager Affiliate Arrangement. If the engagement of any party (including any Affiliate) to provide additional services (other than any engagement which has been approved by the Advisor) involves a material conflict of interest on the part of the Manager or any Affiliate of the Manager which is known by the Manager, whether arising out of a pecuniary interest or a material relationship, (in the case of an Affiliate of the Manager, a conflict above and beyond the mere hiring of the Affiliate), then the Manager shall notify the Advisor of such conflict of interest and describe the material facts relating thereto. In the case of any such conflict of interest, the Board may require the Manager to terminate the engagement of the provider of additional services upon reasonable prior notice if the Board determines that such engagement adversely affects the Fund.

3. Authority of the Manager; Fund Information.

(a) In performing the services set forth in this Agreement, the Manager shall have the right to exercise all powers and authority which are reasonably necessary and customary for a manager of a real estate related investment fund similar to the Fund to perform its obligations under this Agreement on behalf of the Fund, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing and Paragraph 2 hereof, the Manager shall be authorized, at any reasonable time, to inspect, review or audit the books and records of the Fund maintained by the Advisor; to request copies of such books and records; to review all books, records, data, information, instruments, documents, agreements, files, reports, manuals, policies, guidelines and procedures (including without limitation, computerized materials), as relate to the Fund, the Managed Assets, the Real Estate Investments or the services provided by third parties relating to the foregoing (collectively, the “Investment Information”), provided, that “Investment Information” shall not include any of the foregoing prepared by the Advisor generally for use in its business or generally for use by its clients; and to access certain accounts of the Fund to facilitate the payment of certain of its expenses.

(b) The Fund will, from time to time, furnish or otherwise make available to the Manager such financial reports, proxy statements, policies and procedures and other information relating to the business and affairs of the Fund as the Manager may reasonably require in order to discharge its duties and obligations hereunder.

4. Fees. In consideration for the provision by the Manager of its services hereunder, the Fund will pay a fee (the “Management Fee”) to the Manager as follows: (i) an

 

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annualized fee of 0.75% (i.e., .1875 per quarter) of the Net Asset Value of the assets of the Fund as of the beginning of each calendar quarter to which such fee relates, plus any additional amount attributable to the receipt of funds into the Fund’s operating account during the quarter from the sale of Shares, calculated on a weighted average basis taking into account the timing of the receipt of such funds during such quarter (the “Fixed Portion”); and (ii) an amount equal to the Applicable Percentage of the Variable Fee Base Amount of the Fund as of the end of each quarter (the “Variable Portion”).

The Fixed Portion shall be paid quarterly in arrears on the fifth Business Day after the end of the quarter for which the services are rendered. The Variable Portion shall be paid within ten (10) days after calculation of the Variable Fee Base Amount for the applicable quarter.

For purposes of any partial quarter during the term, including, without limitation, following any termination of the Manager or this Agreement for any reason pursuant to the terms hereof, the Manager shall be entitled to receive the pro rata portion of the accrued but unpaid Management Fee for the period of time during the applicable quarter in which the Manager was the manager of the Fund.

5. Fund Obligations. The Fund, as a condition to any termination of the Manager as manager under this Agreement, shall assume the rights and obligations of the Manager under the Advisory Agreement, provided that the Advisor was not at such time subject to termination for Cause (as defined under the Advisory Agreement). In connection therewith, the Advisor shall be permitted to enforce, independently, as an intended third party beneficiary, the foregoing obligation of the Fund.

6. Expenses.

(a) The Manager shall, at its expense, pay (i) the compensation and benefits of all its directors, officers and employees, (ii) the costs of providing office space for its employees and all necessary office furnishings and equipment, data processing systems including hardware and software, telephone and other communications costs, file storage, photocopying costs, facsimile costs, utilities and the rent or other costs of such office space and facilities as is reasonably required by the Manager to perform its services under this Agreement, (iii) travel expenses incurred in connection with the Manager’s performance of services hereunder, and (iv) other overhead costs applicable to its business generally.

(b) Except as provided herein or in the expense reimbursement agreement between the Fund and the Manager, the Fund shall bear all of its own expenses, including: administrative expenses and fees; custody and escrow fees and expenses; the costs of an errors and omissions/directors and officers liability insurance policy; the fees payable to the Manager, the Advisor and other service providers to the Fund; fees and travel-related expenses of members of the Board; all costs and charges for equipment or services used in communicating information regarding the Fund’s transactions among the Manager and any custodian or other agent engaged by the Fund; any extraordinary expenses; and such other expenses as may be approved from time to time by the Board.

7. Removal and Election of Affiliated Directors. Pursuant to the terms of the Fund’s Bylaws, the stockholders of the Fund will elect the directors at each annual meeting of the stockholders. Pursuant to the terms of the Fund’s Bylaws, the Fund shall initially have five

 

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(5) directors, a majority of whom will be independent of the Manager and the Advisor. Pursuant to the Bylaws, the Manager has the authority to nominate a slate of directors to be voted on by the stockholders. The Bylaws provide that, in order to be qualified for election and to serve as directors, two of the director nominees must have been nominated by the Manager as affiliated directors, i.e., such remaining directors will include one director that is an officer, director or employee of the Manager or its affiliates and one director that is an officer, director or employee of the Advisor or its affiliates (the “Affiliated Directors”). The Manager will provide the names of the directors nominated for election by the stockholders at such meeting in a manner consistent with the Bylaws, including the names of the Affiliated Directors designated by the Advisor and the Manager, respectively. Additionally, the Manager shall have the right, in its sole discretion or upon the request of the Advisor (with respect to the Advisor’s Affiliated Director), to call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the Bylaws, to remove and/or elect the Affiliated Directors.

8. Indemnity.

(a) The Manager hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Fund and its respective Affiliates, partners, members, stockholders, officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from and against all liabilities, judgments, costs, losses and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, charges and expenses and expert witness fees, of any nature, kind or description, arising out of claims by third parties and caused by or resulting from (i) the Manager’s breach of this Agreement (provided that solely for purposes of this Paragraph 8(a)(i), only a negligent act or omission shall be deemed in breach of Paragraph 1(b)(i) hereof), (ii) the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of the Manager or its partners, members, stockholders, officers, employees, agents, successors, or assigns or (iii) in the event that an Affiliate of the Manager has been retained to provide services to the Fund, the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of such Affiliate or its partners, members, stockholders, officers, employees, agents, successors, or assigns, unless the Fund’s agreement with such Affiliate contains an indemnification provision substantially similar to that set forth herein.

(b) The Fund hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Manager and its Affiliates, partners, members, stockholders, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns from and against all liabilities, judgments, costs, losses, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, charges and expenses and expert witness fees, of any nature, kind or description, arising out of claims by third parties in connection with this Agreement and the Manager’s services hereunder except to the extent caused by (i) the Manager’s breach of this Agreement (provided that solely for purposes of this Paragraph 8(b)(i), only a negligent act or omission shall be deemed in breach of Paragraph 1(b)(i) hereof), (ii) the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of the Manager or its partners, members, stockholders, officers, employees, agents, successors, or assigns or (iii) in the event that an Affiliate of the Manager has been retained to provide services to the Fund, the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of such Affiliate or its partners, members, stockholders, officers, employees, agents, successors, or assigns (it being agreed that such exception shall not affect the availability of the indemnification provided pursuant to this Paragraph 8(b) to the Manager, its partners, members, stockholders, officers, employees, agents, successors, or assigns, provided that they have not engaged in any breach of this Agreement or any negligent or wrongful acts or omissions, and provided further that the Fund’s agreement with such Affiliate contains an indemnification provision substantially similar to that set forth herein).

 

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(c) The party seeking indemnity (“Indemnitee”) will promptly notify the party against whom indemnity is claimed (“Indemnitor”) of any claim for which it seeks indemnification; provided, however, that the failure to so notify the Indemnitor will not relieve Indemnitor from any liability which it may have hereunder, except to the extent such failure actually prejudices Indemnitor. The Indemnitor shall have the right to assume the defense and settlement of such claim; provided that, Indemnitor notifies Indemnitee of its election to assume such defense and settlement within thirty (30) days after the Indemnitee gives the Indemnitor notice of the claim. In such case the Indemnitee will not settle or compromise such claim, and the Indemnitor will not be liable for any such settlement made without its prior written consent. If Indemnitor is entitled to, and does, assume such defense by delivering the aforementioned notice to Indemnitee, Indemnitee will (i) have the right to approve Indemnitor’s counsel (which approval will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), (ii) be obligated to cooperate in furnishing evidence and testimony and in any other manner in which Indemnitor may reasonably request and (iii) be entitled to participate in (but not control) the defense of any such action, with its own counsel and at its own expense.

(d) The Manager shall remain entitled to exculpation and indemnification from the Fund pursuant to this Paragraph 8 (subject to the limitations set forth herein) with respect to any matter arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and shall have no liability to the Fund in respect of any matter arising after such termination unless such matter arose out of events or circumstances that occurred prior to such termination.

9. Term and Termination, Assignment.

(a) The initial term of this Agreement shall be five (5) years commencing on the Original Inception Date (“Initial Term”), unless not renewed by the independent directors upon one hundred eighty (180) days written notice or unless sooner terminated as set forth in Paragraph 10 or upon the resignation of the Manager upon one hundred eighty (180) days written notice to the Board. Thereafter, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive five (5) year periods (each, a “Renewal Term”), unless sooner terminated (i) as set forth in Paragraph 10, or (ii) upon the resignation of the Manager upon one hundred eighty (180) days written notice to the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement shall terminate upon the liquidation, winding-up and termination of the Fund.

(b) Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations of the Manager under this Agreement may be assigned (including, without limitation, by any “assignment” within the meaning of the Advisers Act) by the Manager, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the Fund, it being agreed that the Fund shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to an assignment by the Manager of this Agreement to a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, trust or other entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Manager with substantially similar capabilities, regulatory status (including registration as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act) and capitalization as the Manager.

 

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Termination for Cause.

(c) The independent directors of the Board may terminate this Agreement at any time (i) for Cause or (ii) if the Manager becomes the subject of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings which, if involuntary, are not dismissed within ninety (90) days. In the event that this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Paragraph 10, the Fund shall pay to the Manager an amount equal to any earned or accrued but unpaid Management Fees as of the effective date of termination, as well as any such fees for the quarter in which this Agreement is so terminated, pro-rated through the date of termination. Such amount shall be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the effective date of termination.

(d) The Manager may terminate this Agreement at any time upon one hundred eighty (180) days prior written notice to the Board.

10. Restrictions on Manager. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall prevent the Manager or any Affiliate of the Manager from acting as manager for any other person, firm or corporation and, except as required by applicable law, shall not in any way bind or restrict the Manager or any Affiliate from acquiring, owning, leasing, financing, managing or disposing of any real estate investments.

11. Termination of the Advisory Agreement. If the Advisory Agreement is terminated in accordance with the provisions thereof, the Manager acknowledges and agrees that all of the responsibilities of the Advisor thereunder shall become the responsibility of the Manager and all of the fees that were due to the Advisor shall be paid to the Manager until such time as the Board appoints a successor advisor to the Fund.

12. Confidential Information. The Manager acknowledges that in the course of its activities under this Agreement it may receive confidential information which relates to the business of the Fund or the Advisor. The Manager agrees to keep all such information confidential except to the extent reasonably necessary to perform its services hereunder

13. Written Notice. Any approval, notice, demand, direction or instruction to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be properly given and deemed effective upon receipt if (a) mailed by first-class, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (b) delivered by hand or national overnight courier, or (c) by telecopy received prior to 5:00 p.m. (local time) on any business day (with any notice delivered after such time being deemed delivered on the next succeeding business day), provided that the original shall be delivered on the next succeeding business day in the manner described in the foregoing clauses (a) or (b), in each case to the addresses or telecopy number set forth below or such other address or telecopy number as a party may designate by like notice to the other party:

 

  (i) In the case of notices sent to the Fund:

Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.

c/o UST Advisers, Inc.

225 High Ridge Road

Stamford, Connecticut 06905

Attn: Henry Feuerstein

Telecopy: 203-352-4456

 

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with a simultaneous copy to:

UST Advisers, Inc.

225 High Ridge Road

Stamford, Connecticut 06905

Attn: Steven Suss

Telecopy: 203-352-4456

and

U.S. Trust

114 West 47th Street, 26th Floor

New York, New York 10036

Attn: Peter Tsirigotis

Telecopy: 212-852-1310

 

  (ii) In the case of notices sent to the Manager:

UST Advisers, Inc.

225 High Ridge Road

Stamford, Connecticut 06905

Attn: Henry Feuerstein

Telecopy: 203-352-4456

with a simultaneous copy to:

UST Advisers, Inc.

225 High Ridge Road

Stamford, Connecticut 06905

Attn: Steven Suss

Telecopy: 203-352-4456

and

U.S. Trust

114 West 47th Street, 26th Floor

New York, New York 10036

Attn: Peter Tsirigotis

Telecopy: 212-852-1310

Each notice, demand, direction or instruction which shall be mailed, transmitted or delivered in the manner described above shall be deemed received and sufficiently served at such time as it is delivered to the addressee (with the return receipt, delivery receipt, confirmation of facsimile transmission or affidavit of messenger constituting conclusive evidence of such delivery) or at the time of presentation of delivery is refused by the addressee.

14. Force Majeure. The Manager shall not be deemed in default of this Agreement if the failure to perform this Agreement arises from causes beyond its reasonable

 

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control. Such causes may include, but are not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, including terrorists, acts of the Federal or state government (including all subdivisions thereof) in its sovereign capacity, fires and floods.

15. Manager as Independent Contractor. The Manager shall at all times be acting as an independent contractor; and this Agreement is not intended, and shall not be construed to create a relationship of employee, partnership or association as between the Fund and the Manager. For all purposes, including, but not limited to, Workers’ Compensation liability, the Manager agrees that all persons furnishing services on behalf of the Manager pursuant to this Agreement are deemed employees solely of the Manager and not of the Fund.

16. Construction and Forum. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of any New York State court or Federal court of the United States of America sitting in New York, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, and each of the parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such New York State court or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court.

17. Attorneys’ Fees. In any legal proceeding between the parties hereto which arises out of or relates to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by it therein from the other party including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs. These expenses shall be in addition to any other relief to which the prevailing party may be entitled and shall be included in and as part of the judgment or decision rendered in such proceeding.

18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but the several counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Agreement of the parties hereto.

19. Severability. If any one or more of the covenants, agreements, provisions or texts of this Agreement shall be held invalid, then such covenants, agreements, provisions or terms shall be deemed severable from the remaining covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement.

20. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements between the parties hereto relating to the matters contained herein and may not be modified, waived or terminated orally and may only be amended by an agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto.

21. Survival. The covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement which by their terms require performance after termination of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement in accordance with their terms including, without limitation, the provisions of Paragraphs 8, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, and this Paragraph 21. In addition, no termination shall relieve any party hereto of any liability or damages arising from such party’s breach, prior to the termination date, of any representations, warranties or covenants of this Agreement.

 

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22. Third Party Beneficiary. This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns, and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other person; provided, however, that the Advisor shall be an intended third party beneficiary of this Agreement with respect to Paragraph 5 only.

23. Further Assurances. Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

24. Binding Effect. The parties to this Agreement agree that the obligations of the Fund under this Agreement shall not be binding upon any of the Manager, members of the Fund or any officers, employees or agents, whether past, present or future, of the Fund, individually, but are binding only upon the assets and property of the Fund.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Agreement on the day and year first above written.

EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC.
By:   /s/ Henry I. Feuerstein
 

Name: Henry I. Feuerstein

Title:   President and CEO

 

UST ADVISERS, INC.
By:   /s/ Steven L. Suss
 

Name: Steven L. Suss

Title:   President

 

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Exhibit A

to

Management Agreement

DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below. Additional defined terms are set forth in the Recitals and Paragraphs of this Agreement to which they relate.

Advisor” shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals hereof.

Advisory Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals hereof.

Affiliate” means, with respect to a specified Person, (a) any person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with the specified Person, (b) a partnership or limited liability company in which the specified Person is a general partner or manager, (c) any officer, director, executive employee, manager or general partner of the specified Person, or (d) if the specified Person is an officer, director, manager, general partner or executive employee, any other entity for which the specified Person acts in any such capacity.

Affiliated Directors” shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 7 hereof.

Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereof.

Applicable Percentage” means, as of the end of each calendar quarter, the percentage set forth opposite the Net Asset Value of the Fund as of the end of such quarter, in the column entitled “Applicable Percentage” below:

 

Net Asset Value

   Applicable Percentage  

Less than $100 million

   0 %

$100 million or more and less than $250 million

   0.19 %

$250 million or more and less than $400 million

   0.37 %

$400 million or more and less than $550 million

   0.75 %

$550 million or more and less than $700 million

   1.12 %

$700 million or more and less than $850 million

   1.50 %

$850 million or more

   1.87 %

Articles” shall mean the Articles of Incorporation of the Fund, as amended from time to time.

Board” means the Board of Directors of the Fund.

Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which commercial banks are authorized or required to close in Chicago, Illinois.

 

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Cause” means the determination of the Board of:

(a) the breach by the Manager of any material term of this Agreement, which breach was not cured within sixty (60) days after written notice from the Board describing such breach in reasonable detail;

(b) the fraud or willful misconduct of the Manager in connection with the Manager’s duties under this Agreement;

(c) the negligence of the Manager in connection with the Manager’s duties under this Agreement which materially and adversely affects the Fund; or

(d) the Manager is convicted of or pleads guilty in any court to a felony involving investment-related business which, in the reasonable determination of the Board, has had a material adverse effect on the reputation of the Manager in the market for real estate investment funds, or any regulatory authority or court denies, suspends or revokes the Manager’s registration or license or otherwise enjoins the Manager from conducting investment advisory business.

Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

Fair Market Value” means, with respect to each Real Estate Investment, the most recent fair market value of such Real Estate Investment established by the Board in accordance with the valuation procedures set forth in the Advisory Agreement or otherwise adopted by the Fund.

Fixed Portion” shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 4(a) hereof.

Fund” shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereof.

GAAP” means United States generally accepted accounting principles.

Indemnitee” shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 8(c) hereof.

Indemnitor” shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 8(c) hereof.

Initial Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 9 hereof.

Investment Guidelines” means those certain investment guidelines and parameters of the Fund that are set forth in the Advisory Agreement, as the same may be modified from time to time by the Board.

Investment Information” shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 3(b) hereof.

Managed Assets” means all of the Fund’s Primary Investments and all Other Investments with respect to which Advisor has been retained by the Fund pursuant to Section 1(c) of the Advisory Agreement.

Management Fee” shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 4(a) hereof.

Manager” shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereof.

 

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Manager Affiliate Arrangement” shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 2(c) hereof.

Net Asset Value” means, as of any date, (a) the aggregate Fair Market Value of (i) the Fund’s interests in all Real Estate Investments plus (ii) all other assets of the Fund, minus (b) (i) the aggregate value of the Fund’s indebtedness and (ii) other outstanding obligations as of the determination date.

Other Investments” means the up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the Fund’s assets, measured at the time the investment is made, that the Fund may make in property types other than Primary Investments and properties outside of the United States.

Person” means any individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, joint venture, trust, business trust, association or other entity.

Primary Investments” means the property types to be acquired by the Fund which shall consist primarily of commercial office (including without limitation, medical office), industrial, multi-tenant residential, and retail properties and other institutional quality properties consistent with a core-plus strategy.

Real Estate Investments” means investments by the Fund in real property and in interests in real property of whatever nature, and in personal property, both tangible and intangible, which is directly or indirectly associated or connected with the use of real property, including, without limitation, direct or indirect investments in real estate, including investments in the form of interests in corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and other joint ventures having an equity interest in real property, real estate investment trusts, ground leases, tenant-in-common interests, participating mortgages, convertible mortgages or other debt instruments convertible into equity interests in real property by the terms thereof, options to purchase real estate, real property purchase-and-leaseback transactions and other transactions and investments with respect to real estate.

REIT” means a real estate investment trust within the meaning of Section 856 of the Code.

Renewal Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 9 hereof.

Senior Executive Officer” means the following officer positions of the Advisor: (a) the senior account officer for the Fund, which initially shall be Peter H. Schaff; (b) an officer responsible for portfolio management, which initially shall be Anthony C. O’Malley; and (c) an officer responsible for business operations and investment structuring, which initially shall be C. Allan Swaringen.

Shares” means the shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Fund.

Variable Fee Base Amount” is meant to reflect the Fund’s ability to generate cash from normal operations for purposes of calculating certain management and advisory fees, and it is not intended to be an actual measure of cash available for dividend distributions. It is calculated beginning with net income of the Fund from Managed Assets for the fiscal period as calculated under GAAP consistently applied (which includes deduction of the Fixed Portion of the management and advisory fees), and adjusted for the following factors (without duplication):

 

   

add back depreciation of assets.

 

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add back amortization of intangibles.

 

   

add back depreciation of tenant improvements and tenant allowances.

 

   

add back amortization of deferred leasing costs and deferred financing costs.

 

   

subtract capitalized expenditures related to the normal and recurring operations and maintenance of the Real Estate Investments (e.g., building improvements, leasehold improvements, property leasing expenditures and land improvements).

 

   

subtract gains and add back losses from sales of Real Estate Investments.

 

   

add back the Variable Portion of the Advisor’s Asset Management Fee and the Variable Portion of the Manager’s management fee.

 

   

subtract gains and add back expenses for changes in accounting methodology.

 

   

subtract income caused by straight-lining of rental income and add back expense from the straight-lining of interest expense (including straight-lining of lease termination payments).

 

   

subtract gains and add back losses of hedging through derivatives.

 

   

add back the effects of impairment (per FAS 144).

 

   

subtract gains and add back losses from extraordinary items.

 

   

adjust the Fund’s income from unconsolidated joint ventures and discontinued operations, and expenses from minority interests, in the same manner described above.

 

   

add back/subtract other adjustments to/from GAAP net income that more appropriately “follow the cash” generated by the investments (examples include preferred returns, guaranteed returns, rebates of real estate tax expense, etc.) plus any deductions from the cash generated by the investments for non-operating items (for example our proportionate share of principal payments on debt).

The amortization of principal and repayment of debt are not subtracted from the Fund’s net income in arriving at the Variable Fee Base Amount.

Other modifications to net income may be made by the Advisor, with approval of the Manager, to cause Variable Fee Base Amount to better reflect normal cash flow from operation of Managed Assets on a consistent basis. If the method of calculation of the Fund’s net income is altered under GAAP, appropriate modifications shall be made to this definition to make such changes immaterial to the calculation of Variable Fee Base Amount.

Variable Portion” shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 4(a) hereof.

 

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EX-10.7 4 dex107.htm EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC. EXPENSE LIMITATION AND REIMBURSEMENT AGMT. Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agmt.

Exhibit 10.7

EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC.

EXPENSE LIMITATION AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT

This EXPENSE LIMITATION AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of the 18th day of December 2007 by and between Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”) and UST Advisers, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the “Manager”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, the Fund is a privately offered real estate investment fund that will elect to be treated as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes; and

WHEREAS, the Manager serves as the manager of the Fund pursuant to a management agreement between the Fund and the Manager (the “Management Agreement”). Terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Management Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Expense Limitation. Subject to the terms hereof, including, without limitation, Section 4, the Manager agrees to waive its fees, or to pay or absorb the ordinary operating expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to limit the specific offering, organizational and ordinary operating expenses of the Fund described in Section 2 below (including, but not limited to, printing, legal, accounting and marketing expenses) (the “Specified Expenses”) to 0.75% per annum of the Fund’s Net Asset Value (the “Expense Limitation”). For purposes of this Agreement, Net Asset Value of the Fund (“NAV”) will be determined quarterly in a manner consistent with the Management Agreement.

2. Specified Expenses.(a) The Expense Limitation applies only to the following: (i) fees and expenses paid to the Fund’s valuation consultant, auditors, stockholder administrator, and the Fund’s legal counsel in connection with matters related to the organization of the Fund and the offering of the Shares therein (but excluding all legal counsel fees and expenses incurred in connection with matters related to Real Estate Investments, such as property acquisition or disposition, leasing and legal proceedings related to the Real Estate Investments, as well as extraordinary legal fees associated with litigation or other proceedings), as well as (ii) printing costs, mailing costs, fees associated with the board of directors of the Fund, the cost of maintaining directors and officers insurance, blue sky fees and all Fund-level organizational expenses (which does not include expenses associated with the acquisition and management of the Initial Portfolio).

(b) For the avoidance of doubt, the Expense Limitation does not apply with regard to property level expenses (including, without limitation, property insurance, property operating expenses, and property financing expense), costs incurred in pursuing, acquiring, disposing, or obtaining financing of Real Estate Investments, costs associated with any credit facility obtained by the Fund (which may be in addition to the leverage at the property level), taxes (including tax related charges such as interest or penalties) payable by the Fund or its subsidiaries, or to extraordinary expenses, such as the costs of litigation.

3. Term. This Agreement will be in effect for one (1) year (December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008), unless terminated by the Manager or by the Fund upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party, and may be renewed by the mutual agreement of the Manager and the Fund for successive one year terms. This Agreement will terminate automatically upon the termination of the Management Agreement unless a new Management Agreement with the Manager (or an affiliate of the Manger) to replace the terminated agreement becomes effective upon such termination. If this Agreement is terminated by the Fund or if this Agreement terminates because the Fund terminates or fails to renew for any additional term the Management Agreement, the Fund agrees for a period not to exceed three (3) years to reimburse any remaining Excess Operating Expenses (as defined below) not previously reimbursed, such reimbursement to be made to the Manager not later than thirty (30) days after the termination of this Agreement and without regard to the Expense Limitation.

4. Excess Expenses. In consideration of the Manager’s agreement to limit the Fund’s expenses as provided herein, the Fund agrees to carry forward the annual amount of Specified Expenses waived,


paid or absorbed by the Manager pursuant to this Agreement in excess of the Expense Limitation, for a period not to exceed three (3) years from the end of the fiscal year in which such expense is incurred by the Manager (“Excess Operating Expenses”) and to reimburse the Manager in the amount of such Excess Operating Expenses as promptly as possible, but only to the extent that it does not cause the Fund’s Specified Expenses for the fiscal year in which such reimbursement would otherwise be made to exceed the Expense Limitation.

5. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements between the parties hereto relating to the matters contained herein and may not be modified, waived or terminated orally and may only be amended by an agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto.

6. Construction and Forum. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of any New York State court or Federal court of the United States of America sitting in New York, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, and each of the parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such New York State court or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court.

7. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but the several counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Agreement of the parties hereto.

8. Severability. If any one or more of the covenants, agreements, provisions or texts of this Agreement shall be held invalid, then such covenants, agreements, provisions or terms shall be deemed severable from the remaining covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Agreement on the day and year above written.

 

EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC.
By:  

/s/ Henry Feuerstein

Name:   Henry Feuerstein
Title:   Chief Executive Officer
UST ADVISERS, INC.
By:  

/s/ Steve Suss

Name:   Steve Suss
Title:   Senior Vice President
EX-14 5 dex14.htm EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS POLICY Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy

Exhibit 14

EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC.

(“ELPF” OR THE “FUND”)

CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS

FOR PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICERS

OUR VISION

Provide shareholders with the most useful and ethical fund in the nation.

OUR VALUES

Be fair, empathetic and responsive in serving our shareholders.

Strive relentlessly to innovate what we do and how we do it.

Always earn and be worthy of our shareholders’ trust.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

ELPF’s Principal Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officer and any other officers who serve a similar function,

shall endeavor to act in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.

Introduction

ELPF’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”) applies to the Fund’s Principal Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officer and any other persons who serve a similar function (each an “Officer”).

The Fund is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct in the fulfillment of our Vision and Values. We are proud of our long-standing reputation for integrity and honesty that strengthens our Vision to provide our shareholders with the most useful and ethical funds in the world. This reputation is not just a source of competitive advantage in the financial services industry; it is fundamental to the way we do business.

This Code provides guidance on how you, as a Officer, uphold these ethical standards. It applies to your service to the Fund.

The Code consists of an outline of policies regarding conduct in several key areas: ethical behavior and legal compliance, conflicts of interest, confidentiality and business practices. You are responsible for reviewing the Code and for acting in compliance with the Code in your daily activities.

The Code is not exhaustive; it provides guidance for carrying out your responsibilities on behalf of the Fund and observing the highest standards of ethical conduct. Because the Code does not address every possible situation that may arise, you are responsible for exercising good judgment, applying ethical principles, and raising questions when in doubt. Your integrity and good judgment enhance the Fund’s brand, build the Fund’s reputation, and are the foundation of trust for our shareholder and business relationships.

The Code also requires that Officers adhere to the specific information and guidance that is provided in US Trust (“US Trust”) company-wide policies and procedures, including the U.S. Trust Compliance Manual and US Trust’s Code of Ethics; policies and procedures for individual business and support units; publications that address individual conduct; and documents to which you agree as a requirement of your employment, collectively referred to as “company policies.” Company policies may be published in paper or electronic media.

You are responsible for reviewing the Code including company policies applicable to you, and for acting in compliance with the Code in your daily activities. You may obtain company policies and forms from the US Trust internal web site or the Secretary of the Fund.


The Fund and Personal Standards of Conduct

As an Officer you have a responsibility to act in a manner in which you earn the public’s trust and confidence. Your conduct is guided by our values, which are to:

 

   

Be fair, empathetic and responsive in serving our shareholders.

 

   

Strive relentlessly to innovate what we do and how we do it.

 

   

Always earn and be worthy of our shareholders’ trust.

The Fund’s Conduct

The following general principles guide the Fund’s conduct:

 

   

We will act in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and will not tolerate behavior that is otherwise.

 

   

We will make public disclosures as required by law and regulation and as deemed appropriate to enable reasonable evaluation of the Fund.

 

   

We will strive to provide an equitable return for our investors.

 

   

We will provide products and services designed to help shareholders achieve their financial goals.

 

   

We will conduct business fairly, in open competition.

Individual Conduct

The following general principles guide your individual conduct:

 

   

You will not take any action that will violate any applicable law or regulation.

 

   

You will adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

 

   

You will maintain the confidentiality of all information you obtain in the course of your employment.

 

   

You will escalate issues which you reasonably believe may place the Fund at risk, and report any behavior you reasonably believe is wrong.

 

   

You will not abuse or take the Fund’s assets or use them for your personal gain.

 

   

You will not engage in any activities that create a conflict of interest between you and the Fund.

 

   

You will comport yourself publicly in a manner that does not bring discredit on the Fund.

 

   

You will deal fairly with shareholders, colleagues and others.

 

   

You will comply with this Code.

You have personal responsibility to conduct the Fund’s business in a manner consistent with these principles, and you cannot avoid this responsibility by contrary instructions from a supervisor or by turning a blind eye. Many of these principles are explained in more detail below and in the Fund’s other policies and procedures. If you have questions on any of them, you should consult with the Secretary of the Fund.

 

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Ethical Behavior

Your decisions and behavior have far-reaching implications. Standards of ethical and professional conduct reflect on the individual, on the Excelsior Funds brand, and on the investment industry as a whole. A strong personal sense of ethics should always play a significant role in guiding you towards a proper course of action.

Escalation of Concerns

Guidance is provided throughout the Code on the appropriate means for escalating, disclosing and seeking approvals for activities governed by the Code. At a minimum, if you know of, or reasonably believe there is, a violation of applicable laws or this Code, you must report that information immediately to the Fund’s Qualified Legal Compliance Committee (“QLCC”). If you believe the person to whom you have reported the violation, or possible violation, has not taken appropriate action, you must contact the US Trust Corporation Ombudsperson. Neither you nor the person to whom you make a report should conduct preliminary investigations, unless authorized to do so by the QLCC. Anyone who in good faith raises an issue in accordance with this Code regarding a possible violation of law, regulation or company policy or any suspected illegal or unethical behavior will be protected from retaliation.

Compliance with Laws, Rules, Regulations and Policies

The foundation of the Fund’s ethical standards is compliance with the letter and spirit of the law. You must respect and obey all of the laws, rules and regulations applicable to our business, including among others, securities and other federal, state and local laws. You are responsible for being familiar and complying with the Fund’s policies and procedures. Although you are not expected to know the details of each law governing our business, you are expected to be familiar with and comply with the Fund’s policies and procedures and, when in doubt, to seek advice as outlined in this Code.

Conflicts of Interest

To maintain the highest ethical standards in conducting our business, it is important that you do not place yourself in a position that would cloud your judgment in carrying out the business affairs of the Fund. A “conflict of interest” occurs when your private interest interferes in any way — or even appears to interfere — with the interests of the Fund. You have a duty to report any material transaction or relationship that reasonably could be expected to be or to create a conflict of interest with the Fund. If you have any questions regarding what might constitute a conflict of interest, or to report any transaction or relationship that you believe has occurred or may occur that might constitute a conflict of interest, contact the QLCC.

A conflict situation can arise when a Officer takes actions or has interests in connection with, or as a result of, a material transaction or relationship that may make it difficult for him or her or others to perform work or make decisions objectively and effectively in the Fund’s interest. The Fund’s policies and procedures and US Trust’s compliance program and procedures are designed to prevent, or identify and correct, violations of these provisions. This Code does not, and is not intended to, repeat or replace these programs and procedures, and such conflicts fall outside of the parameters of this Code.

Although typically not presenting an opportunity for improper personal benefit, conflicts arise from, or as a result of, the contractual relationship between the Fund and US Trust. Each Officer may also be an officer or employee of UST or its affiliates. As a result, this Code recognizes that the Officers will, in the normal course of their duties (whether formally for the Fund or for US Trust, or for both), be involved in establishing policies and implementing decisions that will have different effects on US Trust and the Fund. The participation of the Officers in such activities is inherent in the contractual relationship between the Fund and US Trust and is consistent with the performance by the Officers of their duties as officers of the Fund. Thus, if performed in conformity with the provisions of the Investment Advisers Act, such activities will be deemed to have been handled ethically. In addition, it is recognized by the Directors that the Officers may also be officers or employees of one or more other investment companies covered by other codes.

 

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Outside Directorships, Outside Employment and Other Outside Activities

Your position with the Fund and US Trust must be your primary business association and must take precedence over any other employment or business affiliation you may have. We encourage you to accept appropriate directorships and advisory positions at most non-profit organizations and commercial firms; however, your service as an adviser to, or member of, the Board of a public company, non-profit charitable, civic, social service, religious, professional or trade organization must be consistent with the provisions for the Code, and not create a conflict of interest with your responsibilities to the Fund. This includes outside positions and activities that may be misconstrued to be activities of the Fund. Unless you have obtained prior approval from the QLCC, you may not hold any position, whether paid or unpaid, with any other organization or outside activity that may interfere with your duties and responsibilities at the Fund. Approval will only be granted where it is clear that the proposed activity will not interfere with your duties at the Fund or US Trust and that neither the Fund nor US Trust will incur any liability or responsibility for such outside activity.

Conflicts of interest may arise in certain business situations in which you, or a member of your household (or of a relative whose financial interests you control), participate. Examples include making significant investments in companies that compete with the Fund or in entities that do business with the Fund. If you or a member of your household intends to hold such an investment, you must disclose it in writing to, and obtain prior approval for the investment from the QLCC.

Personal Investment Accounts and “Inside Information”

You must disclose any investment accounts maintained by you or any related parties. You must do this at the time you become an Officer, at the time of any change in such information, and annually thereafter. Unless an investment qualifies for an exemption, new employees are required to transfer all investment accounts to a US Trust corporate affiliated bank or Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. within 90 days of employment. Officers may not buy, sell, trade or carry securities or commodities for their personal investment accounts under circumstances that could result in their becoming obligated to any dealer, broker or client or that could produce or appear to produce conflicts of interest.

You should avoid circumstances that could introduce a personal financial bias into the handling of shareholder and Fund matters. In this regard, you should not become over-indebted and should borrow only from banks and other traditional lenders. You may not borrow from clients of US Trust without full disclosure to, and prior written approval from, the QLCC. Employees may not borrow from a vendor of US Trust, unless that vendor is a bank or traditional lender, and then only through such vendor’s public lending process.

Corporate Opportunities

A “corporate opportunity” is an opportunity discovered through the use of Fund property, information or position. Officers are prohibited from taking corporate opportunities for themselves personally. This rule includes any fee or other compensation offered or paid by Fund Shareholders in connection with routine company activity or for individual service as an executor, trustee, director or other fiduciary. It covers any other services performed for your benefit because of your role at the Fund, such as endorsements, lectures, articles, book reviews, compensation received from vendors and compensation paid for participating in interviews with the media and making radio or television appearances. You may not use Fund property, information or position for improper personal gain, and you may not compete with the Fund directly or indirectly.

Acceptance of Gifts or Entertainment

The acceptance of gifts or excessive entertainment from shareholders, vendors, suppliers, competitors or other employees must not constitute a conflict of interest or create the appearance of impropriety. You may accept small gifts and entertainment that are worth less than the amount UST policy sets as a limit, but you must be personally satisfied that the gift or entertainment is not intended to influence your

 

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judgment or the performance of your duties. If you have any questions regarding the appropriateness of a gift, you must obtain approval from the QLCC before accepting it.

Confidentiality of Information

Officers are entrusted with safeguarding the information of our shareholders and the proprietary information of the Fund and must maintain the confidentiality of such information, except when disclosure is authorized or required pursuant to applicable governmental laws, rules or regulations. You should be mindful of this obligation when you use the telephone, fax, telex, electronic mail, and other electronic means of storing and transmitting information. You should not discuss confidential information in public areas where it can be overheard, read confidential documents in public places, nor leave or discard confidential documents where they can be retrieved by others.

Confidentiality of Shareholder Information

Information concerning the identity of the Fund’s underlying shareholders and their transactions and accounts is confidential. Such information may not be disclosed to persons working on behalf of the Fund except as they may need to know it in order to fulfill their responsibilities to the Fund. You may not disclose such information to anyone or any firm outside the Fund unless (i) the outside firm needs to know the information in order to perform services for the Fund and is bound to maintain its confidentiality; (ii) when the shareholder has consented or been given an opportunity to request that the information not be shared; (iii) as required by law; or (iv) as authorized by the QLCC.

Privacy

The Fund is committed to safeguarding customers’ privacy. We do not sell any personally identifiable customer information. Sharing of such information with third parties is limited to situations related to the processing and servicing of customer accounts, and to specifically delineated exceptions in the federal privacy law. We share information with our affiliates as allowed by federal law. You must be familiar with the procedural and systemic safeguards we maintain to protect this information and report any breaches of these safeguards to the QLCC.

Proprietary Information of the Fund

You have the responsibility to safeguard the Fund’s proprietary information. Proprietary information includes intellectual property (copyrights, trademarks or patents or trade secrets), particular know-how (business or organizational designs, or business, marketing or service plans or ideas) and sensitive information about the Fund (databases, records, salary information or unpublished financial reports). If you have any questions about what constitutes proprietary information, or if you believe such information has been compromised, contact the QLCC.

Protection and Use of the Fund’s Assets

You are obligated to protect the Fund’s assets and ensure their efficient use. Theft, carelessness and waste have a direct impact on the Fund. The Fund’s equipment should not be used for non-Fund business, though incidental personal use may be permitted. The Fund or US Trust has the right to examine your use of this property, including the contents of the desktop and/or laptop computer assigned to you, as the case may be, your use of all communications devices (telephones, voicemail, pages, fax machines, e-mail, on-line services) and any furniture or filing facilities used by you. You should have no expectation of privacy or confidentiality regarding your activities while on the premises of, or when using the facilities or systems of, the Fund or US Trust even though you may use security features such as personal passwords. Breaches of this obligation must be reported to the QLCC.

Non-Retaliation

It is your obligation to report issues regarding possible violations of business regulations or this Code when, in good faith, it is suspected that a violation may have or might occur. Officers will not be retaliated

 

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against for making a good faith complaint or bringing inappropriate conduct to the Fund’s attention, for assisting another Officer in making a good faith report, for cooperating in an investigation, or for filing an administrative claim with a state or federal governmental agency. Any employee who engages in retaliatory conduct in violation of our policies will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. If you reasonably believe retaliatory conduct has occurred, you must report such conduct to the QLCC.

Business Practices

It is your obligation to report issues regarding possible violations of business regulations or this Code when you suspect in good faith that a violation may have or might occur. As a financial institution, it is imperative that we operate with efficiency, with the highest business standards, and that we maintain and provide accurate information.

Financial Disclosures

The Fund is committed to providing full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that the Fund files with, or submit to, the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory agencies and in other public communications made by the Fund. You are required to comply with Fund policies and procedures to provide such full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure. If you have any questions about your duties in supporting the Fund’s financial reporting processes, contact the QLCC.

Conduct of Audits

Neither you nor any other person acting under your direction shall directly or indirectly take any action to fraudulently influence, coerce, manipulate, or mislead any independent public or certified public accountant engaged in the performance of an audit or review of the Fund’s financial statements.

Types of conduct that constitute improper influence include, but are not limited to, directly or indirectly:

 

   

Offering or paying bribes or other financial incentives, including offering future employment or contracts for non-audit services;

 

   

Providing an auditor with inaccurate or misleading legal analysis;

 

   

Threatening to cancel or canceling existing non-audit or audit engagements if the auditor objects to the issuer’s accounting;

 

   

Seeking to have a partner removed from the audit engagement because the partner objects to the Fund’s accounting;

 

   

Blackmailing; and

 

   

Making physical threats.

If you reasonably believe improper influence has occurred, you must report such conduct to the QLCC.

Record-Keeping

We require honest and accurate recording and reporting of information to maintain the integrity of our business records and to make responsible business decisions. The Fund’s books, records and accounts must (i) accurately reflect all transactions of the Fund and all other events that are subject of a specific regulatory record-keeping requirement; (ii) be maintained in reasonable detail; and (iii) conform both to applicable legal requirements and to the Fund’s system of internal controls. Unrecorded or “off the books” funds or assets are prohibited unless permitted by applicable law or regulation. Business records must not contain exaggeration, derogatory remarks, guesswork, or inappropriate characterizations of people and companies. This applies equally to e-mail, internal memoranda, formal reports, and all other

 

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forms of business records. You must be familiar with the Fund’s record retention policies and always retain or destroy records according to them. In the event of litigation, governmental investigation or the threat of such action, you should consult the QLCC regarding record retention.

Any suspected breach of this obligation should be reported immediately to the QLCC and, if you are an employee, to your supervisor.

Cooperating with Compliance, Audit, Regulatory Authorities and Authorized Investigations

You must cooperate fully with compliance officers, auditors, examiners and regulatory authorities, and others who are conducting authorized examinations, investigations or other reviews of the Fund’s records and business practices. Authorized requests for information and access to the Fund’s records are to be satisfied in a timely, responsive and respectful manner.

Any Officer who has been convicted of any crime involving dishonesty or a breach of trust must disclose such conviction to U.S. Trust Human Resources promptly, even if that crime did not relate to Fund business. Officers are also required to provide disclosures in accordance with the U.S. Trust Due Diligence questionnaire for New Employees and Annual Review Process.

If you have any questions related to the appropriateness of providing access to the Fund’s records, you should contact the QLCC. In the event of litigation or governmental investigation, you should consult the QLCC regarding document production and record retention.

Competition and Fair Dealing

We operate our business fairly and honestly. We seek competitive advantage through performance and dedication to our Vision and Values and never through unethical or illegal business practices. It is our policy to comply with anti-trust laws. These laws are complex and not easily summarized but at a minimum require that there be no agreement or understanding between the Fund and its competitors that affect prices, terms or conditions of sale or that unreasonably restrain full and fair competition. You must always respect the rights of and deal fairly with the Fund’s shareholders and competitors. You must never take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts, or any other unfair dealing practice. If you have any question about what constitutes an unfair business practice, you should consult the QLCC.

Copyright Law, the Internet and Software

You must comply with the terms of all software licenses, use agreements for Internet site access, downloading provisions and all other state and federal laws governing all forms of intellectual property that you may encounter on the Internet.

You may not copy software provided by the Fund or use it on a computer other than the one provided to you unless the license agreement permits such copying or use. Any authorized copies must contain the proper copyright and other required notices of the vendor. If you wish to use any software not provided by the Fund or US Trust, you must first obtain permission from the Computer Services Division of U.S. Trust Corporation and have the software tested by the Computer Services Division to assure application integrity and software compatibility with our systems environment.

Vendor Selection, Brokerage Allocation

The selection of professional services, including those of brokers, dealers, attorneys or business consultants, should be based on competitive analysis of quality, price and benefit to the Fund. When transacting business on behalf of the Fund, if you feel that you may have a potential conflict of interest, you must notify the QLCC of the potential conflict prior to initiating the transaction.

If you are in a position to influence the selection of brokers, you are prohibited from having any financial interest in a brokerage firm (other than those whose shares are traded publicly) and you may not accept gifts or entertainment or any other form of compensation from the brokerage community except as permitted under this Code.

 

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Prohibition of Bribery and Kickbacks

Our policies prohibit bribery or kickbacks of any kind and to anyone in the conduct of our business. The U.S. government has a number of laws and regulations applicable specifically to business gratuities that may be accepted by U.S. and foreign government personnel. The promise, offer or delivery to an official or employee of the U.S. government or an official, employee or candidate of a foreign government of a gift, favor, payment or other gratuity in violation of these rules would not only violate the Fund’s policy but could also be a criminal offense. Similarly, federal law, as well as the laws of many states, prohibits engaging in “commercial bribery.” Commercial bribery involves soliciting, demanding or agreeing to accept anything of value from any person intending to influence or be rewarded in connection with any business or transaction, and prohibits all such behavior, for example, with respect to vendors, competitors, shareholders, and government employees. If you have any questions or need any guidance, you should contact the QLCC.

Compliance Procedures

We will work together to ensure compliance with the Code and to take prompt action in response to reported violations of the Code.

Seeking Guidance

If you are unsure of what to do in any situation, seek guidance before you act. Use the Fund’s resources, including the QLCC. If you feel that it is not appropriate to discuss a matter with the QLCC, you may contact the Ombudsperson for U.S. Trust Corporation. Remember that you must report all incidents of misconduct, and you may do so without fear of retaliation. If you have violated the Code, however, making a report will not protect you from the consequences of your actions.

Reporting Conduct that May be in Violation of the Code

You must report conduct that you believe to be in violation of the Code, Excelsior Funds’ policy, law or regulation. Reports should be escalated in the following manner:

 

   

If you have a reasonable belief that a violation has occurred, or may occur, you must report the conduct to the QLCC.

 

   

The QLCC will take all appropriate action to investigate any potential violation reported to them and will notify counsel for the Fund of the substance of the potential violation.

 

   

If after investigation, the QLCC reasonably believes that no violation has occurred, they are not required to take any further action.

 

   

Any matter that the QLCC believes is a violation will be reported to the Directors.

 

   

If the Directors concur that a violation has occurred, the Directors will consider appropriate action, which may include review of, and appropriate modification to, applicable policies and procedures; notification to appropriate personnel of US Trust or its board; notification to appropriate personnel of the U.S. Trust Corporation or its board; or a recommendation to the dismiss the Officer, as the case may be. In determining what actions are appropriate in a particular case, the Directors shall act consistently and take into account relevant information including the nature and severity of the violation, whether the violation was a single occurrence or a series of repeated occurrences, whether the violation appears to have been intentional or inadvertent, whether the individual in question had been advised prior to the violation as to the proper course of action, and whether or not the Officer in question had committed other violations in the past.

 

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Roles in Observing Compliance

As an Officer of the Fund, you have a role in observing compliance with the Code. In general, that includes:

Role of Officers

 

   

Read and be familiar with conduct rules outlined in this Code and periodically review them.

 

   

Affirm in writing to the Directors that the Officer has received, read and understands the Code.

 

   

Annually affirm to the Directors that the Officer has complied with the requirements of the Code.

 

   

Comply with the conduct standards outlined in this Code in all dealings and actions, including those with shareholders, the public and vendors.

 

   

Report in a timely manner to the QLCC any conduct that may constitute a violation of the Code, Excelsior Funds’ policies, or laws, rules and regulations.

 

   

Raise questions or concerns about conduct issues with your supervisor or the QLCC, and seek advice when in doubt.

 

   

Cooperate with management during fact-finding investigations and comply with any confidentiality rules imposed.

Role of Directors

 

   

Review the Code annually and recommend any changes.

 

   

Review the Officer reports of compliance with the Code.

Interpretation of Code and Waivers of the Code

The QLCC is responsible for applying the Code to specific situations in which questions are presented under it and have the authority to interpret the Code in any particular situation. However, waivers of the Code may be made only by the Directors and will be promptly disclosed publicly as required by law.

Amendments

This Code may not be amended except in written form, which is specifically approved or ratified by a majority of the Directors including a majority of the independent Directors, except for an amendment to Exhibit A, which is attached hereto. Any amendments will, to the extent required, be disclosed in accordance with law.

Other Policies and Procedures

This Code constitutes the sole code of ethics adopted by the Fund under Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 complying with the standards set forth in Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-K Item 406. Insofar as other policies or procedures of the Fund, US Trust, U.S. Trust Corporation or other Excelsior Funds’ service providers govern or purport to govern the behavior or activities of an Officer who is subject to this Code, they are superseded by this Code to the extent that they conflict with the provisions of this Code. US Trust’s and U.S. Trust Corporation’s policies and procedures set forth in their respective compliance manuals and elsewhere are separate requirements applying to the Officers and are not part of this Code.

 

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Confidentiality

All reports and records prepared or maintained pursuant to this Code will be considered confidential and shall be maintained and protected accordingly. Except as otherwise required by law or this Code, such matters shall not be disclosed to anyone other than the Directors, U.S. Trust Corporation and their respective counsel.

Internal Use

This Code is intended for internal use by the Fund and does not constitute an admission, by or on behalf of the Fund, as to any fact, circumstance, or legal conclusion.

Contacts

If you have further questions about the Code, or about its applicability with respect to a particular matter, please contact the Fund’s QLCC. If you feel that it is not appropriate to discuss a matter with the QLCC, you may contact the Ombudsperson. The QLCC’s and Ombudsperson’s contact information are attached hereto as Exhibit A.

 

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Exhibit A

Qualified Legal Compliance Committee:

 

Virginia G. Breen

   [                    ]   

Jonathan Bulkeley

   [                    ]   

Thomas McDevitt

   [                    ]   

U.S. Trust Corporation Ombudsperson:

Sam Scott Miller, Esq. 212-506-5130

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

 

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EX-21 6 dex21.htm SUBSIDIARIES OF EXCELSIOR LASALLE PROPERTY FUND, INC. Subsidiaries of Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.

Exhibit 21

ELPF Subsidiaries

as of March 7, 2008

 

Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund Inc.

   Maryland    100.00 %

Legacy Village Holdings III LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

Legacy Village Holdings II LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

Legacy Village Holdings LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

Legacy Village Investors LLC

   Delaware    46.50 %

Village Valet, LLC

   Delaware    46.50 %

MIVPO Member LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

MIVPO LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Atlanta Member LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Jackson LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Barrow LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Cobb LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

LaSalle Monee Purchaser LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

LaSalle Monee Lender LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF / Sutter Holdings, LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

CEP XII Investors LLC

   Delaware    80.00 %

ELPF Kendall LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Waipio LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Northglenn Member LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Northglenn LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Pac Med LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF PMB Holdings LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Acquisitions #1 partners LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Chandler 485 South LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Northridge 18350 Roscoe LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Phoenix 4545 East Chandler LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Van Nuys 14624 Sherman LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Bakersfield 500 Old River LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Gilbert 1501 North Gilbert LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Northridge 18546 Roscoe LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Sun Lakes 10440 East Riggs LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Phoenix 500 West Thomas LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Santa Maria 116 South Palisade LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Glendale 1500 South Central LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Northridge 18460 Roscoe LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Van Nuys 14600 Sherman LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Bakersfield 300 Old River LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

PMB Santa Maria 525 East Plaza LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Met Park North LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Slidell Member, Inc.

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Slidell LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Slidell Manager Inc.

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Meridian LLC

   Delaware    90.00 %

9800 South Meridian LLC

   Delaware    90.00 %

ELPF Forge Drive LLC

   Delaware    90.00 %

Forge Cupertino LLC

   Delaware    90.00 %

ELPF Norfleet LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Station Nine LLC.

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Missouri Research Park I LLC

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Missouri Research Park II LLC.

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Howell Mill LLC

   Delaware    87.85 %


ELPF Scranton Road LP

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Railway GP Inc.

   Alberta    100.00 %

ELPF Railway LP

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Canada Investors GP Inc.

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Canada Investors LP

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF Canada Trust

   Delaware    100.00 %

ELPF 6807 Railway Street Inc

   Alberta    100.00 %

ELPF 6807 Railway Street Leasehold ULC

   Alberta    100.00 %

ELPF Gainesville LLC

   Delaware    78.00 %

ELPF Athens LLC

   Delaware    78.00 %

ELPF Columbia LLC.

   Delaware    78.00 %

ELPF San Marcos LLC.

   Delaware    78.00 %

ELPF Tampa LLC.

   Delaware    78.00 %

ELPF Lafayette LLC.

   Delaware    78.00 %
EX-31.1 7 dex311.htm CERTIFICATION OF CEO PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Henry I. Feuerstein, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: March 7, 2008   

/s/    HENRY I. FEUERSTEIN        

   Henry I. Feuerstein
   President and Chief Executive Officer
EX-31.2 8 dex312.htm CERTIFICATION OF CFO PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Steven Suss, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: March 7, 2008   

/s/    STEVEN SUSS        

     Steven Suss
     Chief Financial Officer
EX-32.1 9 dex321.htm CERTIFICATION OF CEO PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 906

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Henry I. Feuerstein, in my capacity as Chief Executive Officer of the Fund, do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Fund.

 

/s/    HENRY I. FEUERSTEIN        

Henry I. Feuerstein
President and Chief Executive Officer

March 7, 2008

EX-32.2 10 dex322.htm CERTIFICATION OF CFO PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 906

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of Excelsior LaSalle Property Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven Suss, in my capacity as Chief Financial Officer of the Fund, do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Fund.

 

/s/    STEVEN SUSS        

Steven Suss
Chief Financial Officer

March 7, 2008

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