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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-K

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013

Commission File Number: 1-13820

 

 

SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   16-1194043

(State of incorporation

or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

6467 Main Street

Williamsville, NY 14221

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(716) 633-1850

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

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

 

Title of Securities

 

Exchanges on which Registered

Common Stock, $.01 Par Value   New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: None

 

 

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

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, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
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 Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of June 30, 2013, 31,416,052 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, were outstanding, and the aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $1,991,498,499 (based on the closing price of the Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on June 28, 2013).

As of February 14, 2014, 32,579,552 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, were outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated herein by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the extent stated herein. Such proxy statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the registrant’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

 

 

 


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Part I

  

Item 1.

 

Business

     3   

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

     10   

Item 1B.

 

Unresolved Staff Comments

     15   

Item 2.

 

Properties

     16   

Item 3.

 

Legal Proceedings

     17   

Item 4.

 

Mine Safety Disclosures

     17   

Part II

  

Item 5.

 

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

     18   

Item 6.

 

Selected Financial Data

     21   

Item 7.

 

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

     22   

Item 7A.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     36   

Item 8.

 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

     37   

Item 9.

 

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

     63   

Item 9A.

 

Controls and Procedures

     63   

Item 9B.

 

Other Information

     65   

Part III

  

Item 10.

 

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

     65   

Item 11.

 

Executive Compensation

     65   

Item 12.

 

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

     65   

Item 13.

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

     65   

Item 14.

 

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

     65   

Part IV

  

Item 15.

 

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

     65   

SIGNATURES

     70   

EX-10.18

    

EX-10.19

    

EX-10.20

    

EX-10.21

    

EX-12.1

    

EX-21.1

    

EX-23.1

    

EX-31.1

    

EX-31.2

    

EX-32.1

    

EX-101

    

 

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Part I

When used in this discussion and elsewhere in this document, the words “intends,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” and similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the effect of competition from new self-storage facilities, which would cause rents and occupancy rates to decline; the Company’s ability to evaluate, finance and integrate acquired businesses into the Company’s existing business and operations; the Company’s ability to effectively compete in the industry in which it does business; the Company’s existing indebtedness may mature in an unfavorable credit environment, preventing refinancing or forcing refinancing of the indebtedness on terms that are not as favorable as the existing terms; interest rates may fluctuate, impacting costs associated with the Company’s outstanding floating rate debt; the Company’s ability to comply with debt covenants; any future ratings on the Company’s debt instruments; regional concentration of the Company’s business may subject it to economic downturns in the states of Florida and Texas; the Company’s reliance on its call center; the Company’s cash flow may be insufficient to meet required payments of operating expenses, principal, interest and dividends; and tax law changes that may change the taxability of future income.

 

Item 1. Business

Sovran Self Storage, Inc. together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries and its consolidated joint ventures, to the extent appropriate in the applicable context, (the “Company,” “We,” “Our,” or “Sovran”) is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that acquires, owns and manages self-storage properties. We refer to the self-storage properties in which we have an ownership interest, lease, and/or are managed by us as “Properties.” We began operations on June 26, 1995. We were formed to continue the business of our predecessor company, which had engaged in the self-storage business since 1985. At December 31, 2013, we held ownership interests in, leased, and/or managed 478 Properties consisting of approximately 32.4 million net rentable square feet, situated in 25 states. Among our 478 self-storage properties are 25 properties that we manage for an unconsolidated joint venture of which we are a 20% owner, 30 properties that we manage for an unconsolidated joint venture of which we are a 15% owner, and 22 properties that we manage and in which have no ownership interest, and four properties we lease. We believe we are the fifth largest operator of self-storage properties in the United States based on square feet owned and managed. Our Properties conduct business under the user-friendly name Uncle Bob’s Self-Storage®.

We own an indirect interest in 452 of the Properties through a limited partnership (the “Partnership”). Included in the 452 properties are the 55 facilities in our unconsolidated joint ventures. The Partnership also leases, but has no ownership in, four facilities under a long-term lease with the option to buy the facilities during a 16 month window starting in February 2015. In total, we own a 99.4% economic interest in the Partnership and unaffiliated third parties own collectively a 0.6% limited partnership interest at December 31, 2013. We believe that this structure, commonly known as an umbrella partnership real estate investment trust (“UPREIT”), facilitates our ability to acquire properties by using units of the Partnership as currency. By utilizing interests in the Partnership as currency in facility acquisitions, we may partially defer the seller’s income tax liability which in turn may allow us to obtain more favorable pricing.

We were incorporated on April 19, 1995 under Maryland law. Our principal executive offices are located at 6467 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221, our telephone number is (716) 633-1850 and our web site is www.unclebobs.com.

We seek to enhance shareholder value through internal growth and acquisition of additional storage properties. Internal growth is achieved through aggressive property management: optimizing rental rates, increasing occupancy levels, controlling costs, maximizing collections, and strategically expanding and improving the Properties. Should economic conditions warrant, we may develop new properties. We believe that there continue to

 

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be opportunities for growth through acquisitions, and constantly seek to acquire self-storage properties that are susceptible to realization of increased economies of scale and enhanced performance through application of our expertise.

Industry Overview

We believe that self-storage facilities offer inexpensive storage space to residential and commercial users. In addition to fully enclosed and secure storage space, many facilities also offer outside storage for automobiles, recreational vehicles and boats. Better facilities, such as those owned and/or managed by the Company, are usually fenced and well lighted with automated access systems, surveillance cameras, and have a full-time manager. Our customers rent space on a month-to-month basis and typically have access to their storage space up to 15 hours a day and in certain circumstances are provided with 24-hour access. Individual storage spaces are secured by the customer’s lock, and the customer has sole control of access to the space.

According to the 2014 Self-Storage Almanac, of the approximately 52,000 facilities in the United States, approximately 11% are managed by the ten largest operators. The remainder of the industry is characterized by numerous small, local operators. The scarcity of capital available to small operators for acquisitions and expansions, internet marketing, and call centers, and the potential for savings through economies of scale are factors that are leading to consolidation in the industry. We believe that, as a result of this trend, significant growth opportunities exist for operators with proven management systems and sufficient capital resources to grow either through acquisitions or third party management platforms.

Property Management

We have over 28 years experience managing self storage facilities and the combined experience of our key personnel has made us one of the leaders in the industry. All of our stores operate under the user-friendly name of Uncle Bob’s Self Storage®, and we employ the following strategies with respect to our property management:

Our People:

We recognize the importance of quality people to the success of an organization. Our store personnel are held to high standards for customer service, store appearance, financial performance, and overall operations. They are supported with state of the art training tools including an online learning management system, and a company intranet, and an extensive network of certified training personnel. Every store team also has frequent, and sometimes daily, interaction with an Area Manager, a Regional Vice President, an Accounting Representative, and other support personnel.

Training & Development:

Our employees benefit from a wide array of training and development opportunities. New store employees undergo a comprehensive, proprietary training program designed to drive sales and operational results while ensuring the delivery of quality customer service. To supplement their initial training, employees enjoy continuing edification, coaching, and performance feedback throughout their tenure.

All learning and development activities are facilitated through our online Learning and Performance Management System internally named eBOB. eBOB delivers and tracks hundreds of on-demand computer based training and compliance courses; it also administers tests, surveys, and the employee appraisal process. Sovran’s training and development program encompasses the tools and support we deem essential to the success of our employees and business.

Marketing and Advertising:

We believe the avenues for attracting and capturing new customers have changed dramatically over the years. As such, we have implemented the following strategies to market our properties and increase profitability:

 

    We employ a Customer Care Center (call center) that services over 31,000 rental inquiries per month. Our highly skilled Sales Representatives answer incoming sales calls for all of our stores, 361 days a year. The team undertakes continuous training in effective storage sales techniques, which we believe results in higher conversions of inquiries to rentals.

 

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    The once predominant advertising vehicle - yellow pages - has lost favor to a wide range of other opportunities. Our aggressive internet marketing and websites provide customers with real-time pricing, online reservations, online payments, and support for mobile devices. Our advertising and marketing strategies employ a mix of web media to ensure the Uncle Bob’s name is found wherever customers search for storage.

 

    We believe we were the first self storage operator to develop a Mobile App that allows potential customers to search for and reserve a storage space electronically or connect directly to a Customer Care Rep with a touch of the screen. Further, the App allows existing customers to manage their account and pay their rent via smart phone.

 

    Since the need for storage is largely based on timing, the ultimate goal is to create as much positive brand recognition as possible. When the time comes for a customer to select a storage company, we want the Uncle Bob’s brand to be on the top of their mind. That said, we employ a variety of different strategies to create brand awareness including our Uncle Bob’s rental trucks, branded merchandise such as moving and packing supplies, and extensive regional marketing in the communities in which we operate. We strive to gain the most exposure as possible for the longest period of time.

 

    Dri-guard humidity-controlled spaces are a premium storage feature intended to protect metal, electronics, furniture, fabrics and paper from moisture. We became the first self-storage operator to utilize this humidity protection technology and we believe it helps to differentiate us from other operators.

 

    We also have a fleet of rental trucks that serve as an added incentive to choose our storage facilities. The truck rental charge is waived for new move-in customers and we believe it provides a valuable service and added incentive to choose us. Further, the prominent display of our logo turns each truck into a moving billboard.

Ancillary Income:

We know that our 250,000 customers require more than just a storage space. With that in mind, we offer a wide range of other products and services that fulfill their needs while providing us ancillary income. Whereas our Uncle Bob’s trucks are available with no rental charge for new move-in customers, they are available for rent to non-customers and existing customers. We also rent moving dollies and blankets, and we carry a wide assortment of moving and packing supplies including boxes, tape, locks, and other essential items. For those customers who do not carry storage insurance, we make available renters insurance through a third party carrier, on which we earn a commission. We also earn incidental income from billboards and cell towers.

Information Systems:

Each of our primary business functions are linked through our customized computer applications. This system provides for a consistent, timely and accurate flow of information.

 

    It performs the functions necessary for our store personnel to efficiently and effectively run their property. This includes customer account management, automatic imposition of late fees, move-in and move-out analysis, generation of essential legal notices, and marketing reports to aid in regional marketing efforts.

 

    It is linked with each of our primary sales channels (customer care center, web, store) allowing for real time access to space type and inventory, pricing, promotions, and other pertinent store information. This robust flow of information facilitates our commitment to capturing prospective customers from all channels.

 

    It provides our revenue management team with raw data on historical pricing, move-in and move-out activity, specials and occupancies, etc. This data is then utilized in the various algorithms that form the foundation of our revenue management program.

 

    It generates financial reports for each property that provide our accounting and audit departments with the necessary oversight of transactions; this allows us to maintain proper control of receipts.

 

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Revenue Management:

Our proprietary revenue management system is constantly evolving through the efforts of our revenue management group and our arrangement with Veritec Solutions. We have the ability to change pricing instantaneously for any one unit type, at any single location, based on occupancy, competition, and forecasted changes in demand. By analyzing current customer rent tenures, we are able to implement rental rate increases at optimal times to increase revenues. Advanced pricing analytics enable us to reduce the amount of concessions, attracting a more stable customer base and discouraging short term price shoppers. We believe this will lead to revenue growth.

Property Maintenance:

We take great pride in the appearance and structural integrity of our Properties. All of our Properties go through a thorough annual inspection performed by experienced Project Managers. Those inspections provide the basis for short and long term planned projects which are all performed under a standardized set of specifications. Routine maintenance such as landscaping, pest control, etc. is contracted through local providers who have a clear understanding of our standards. As with many other aspects of our Company, our size has allowed us to enjoy relatively low maintenance costs because we have the benefit of economies of scale in purchasing, travel, and overhead absorption. Further, we continually look to green alternatives and implement energy saving alternatives as new technology becomes available. Most recently we have begun installation of solar panels and LED lighting which are both environmentally friendly and have the potential to substantially reduce energy consumption (thereby reducing costs) in the buildings in which they are installed.

Environmental and Other Regulations

We are subject to federal, state, and local environmental regulations that apply generally to the ownership of real property. We have not received notice from any governmental authority or private party of any material environmental noncompliance, claim, or liability in connection with any of the Properties, and are not aware of any environmental condition with respect to any of the Properties that could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

The Properties are also generally subject to the same types of local regulations governing other real property, including zoning ordinances. We believe that the Properties are in substantial compliance with all such regulations.

Insurance

Each of the Properties is covered by fire and property insurance (including comprehensive liability), and all-risk property insurance policies, which are provided by reputable companies and on commercially reasonable terms. In addition, we maintain a policy insuring against environmental liabilities resulting from tenant storage on terms customary for the industry, and title insurance insuring fee title to the Company-owned Properties in an amount that we believe to be adequate.

Federal Income Tax

We operate, and intend to continue to operate, in such a manner as to continue to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), but no assurance can be given that we will at all times so qualify. To the extent that we continue to qualify as a REIT, we will not be taxed, with certain limited exceptions, on the taxable income that is distributed to our shareholders. We have elected to treat one of our subsidiaries as a taxable REIT subsidiary. In general, our taxable REIT subsidiary may perform additional services for customers and generally may engage in certain real estate or non-real estate related business. Our taxable REIT subsidiary is subject to corporate federal and state income taxes. See Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - REIT Qualification and Distribution Requirements.”

 

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Competition

The primary factors upon which competition in the self-storage industry is based are location, rental rates, suitability of the property’s design to prospective customers’ needs, and the manner in which the property is operated and marketed. We believe we compete successfully on these bases. The extent of competition depends significantly on local market conditions. We seek to locate facilities in a manner in which we can increase market share while not adversely affecting any of our existing locations in that market. However, the number of self-storage facilities in a particular area could have a material adverse effect on the performance of any of the Properties.

Several of our competitors are larger and have substantially greater financial resources than we do. These larger operators may, among other possible advantages, be capable of greater leverage and the payment of higher prices for acquisitions.

Investment Policy

While we emphasize equity real estate investments, we may, at our discretion, invest in mortgage and other real estate interests related to self-storage properties in a manner consistent with our qualification as a REIT. We may also retain a purchase money mortgage for a portion of the sale price in connection with the disposition of Properties from time to time. Should investment opportunities become available, we may look to acquire self-storage properties via a joint-venture partnership or similar entity. We may or may not elect to have a significant investment in such a venture, but would use such an opportunity to expand our portfolio of branded and managed properties.

Subject to the percentage of ownership limitations and gross income tests necessary for REIT qualification, we also may invest in securities of entities engaged in real estate activities or securities of other issuers, including for the purpose of exercising control over such entities.

Disposition Policy

Any disposition decision of our Properties is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the (i) potential to continue to increase cash flow and value, (ii) sale price, (iii) strategic fit with the rest of our portfolio, (iv) potential for, or existence of, environmental or regulatory issues, (v) alternative uses of capital, and (vi) maintaining qualification as a REIT.

During 2013, we sold four non-strategic storage facilities in Florida, Ohio, and Virginia for net proceeds of approximately $11.7 million resulting in a gain of approximately $2.4 million. During 2012, we sold 17 non-strategic storage facilities in Maryland, Michigan, and Texas for net proceeds of approximately $47.7 million resulting in a gain of approximately $4.5 million. Although we sold no stores in 2011, during 2010 we sold ten non-strategic storage facilities located in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina and Virginia for net cash proceeds of $23.7 million resulting in a gain of $6.9 million.

Distribution Policy

We intend to pay regular quarterly distributions to our shareholders. However, future distributions by us will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on the actual cash available for distribution, our financial condition and capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code and such other factors as the Board of Directors deems relevant. In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must make annual distributions to shareholders of at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (which does not include capital gains). Under certain circumstances, we may be required to make distributions in excess of cash available for distribution in order to meet the minimum requirements.

 

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Financing Policy

Our Board of Directors currently limits the amount of debt that may be incurred by us to less than 50% of the sum of the market value of our issued and outstanding Common and Preferred Stock plus our debt. We, however, may from time to time re-evaluate and modify our borrowing policy in light of then current economic conditions, relative costs of debt and equity capital, market values of properties, growth and acquisition opportunities and other factors. In addition to our Board of Directors’ debt limits, our most restrictive debt covenants limit our leverage. However, we believe cash flow from operations, access to the capital markets and access to our credit facility, as described below, are adequate to execute our current business plan and remain in compliance with our debt covenants.

We have a $175 million (expandable to $250 million) revolving line of credit bearing interest at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus a margin based on the Company’s credit rating (at December 31, 2013 the margin was 1.5%). At December 31, 2013, there was $125.3 million available on the unsecured line of credit without considering the additional availability under the expansion feature. The revolving line of credit has a maturity date of June 2018, but can be extended for 2 one year periods at the Company’s option with the payment of an extension fee equal to 0.125% of the total line of credit commitment.

In 2013, the Company utilized a continuous equity offering program (“Equity Program”) pursuant to which we could sell from time to time up to $175 million in aggregate offering price of shares of our common stock. During 2013, we issued approximately 1.67 million shares under the Equity Program for net proceeds of approximately $107.8 million. During 2012 we issued approximately 1.39 million shares under our previous Equity Program for net proceeds of approximately $75.3 million. During 2011 we issued 1.17 million shares under the previous Equity Program for net proceeds of approximately $46.4 million. The Company has $65.5 million availability for issuance of shares under the current Equity Program. The Company may enter into another continuous equity offering program in 2014.

To the extent that we desire to obtain additional capital to pay distributions, to provide working capital, to pay existing indebtedness or to finance acquisitions, expansions or development of new properties, we may utilize amounts available under the line of credit, common or preferred stock offerings, floating or fixed rate debt financing, retention of cash flow (subject to satisfying our distribution requirements under the REIT rules) or a combination of these methods. Additional debt financing may also be obtained through mortgages on our Properties, which may be recourse, non-recourse, or cross-collateralized and may contain cross-default provisions. We have not established any limit on the number or amount of mortgages that may be placed on any single Property or on our portfolio as a whole, although certain of our existing term loans contain limits on overall mortgage indebtedness. For additional information regarding borrowings, see Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources” and Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements filed herewith.

Employees

We currently employ a total of 1,268 employees, including 478 property managers, 32 area managers, and 574 associate managers and part-time employees. At our headquarters, in addition to our six senior executive officers, we employ 178 people engaged in various support activities, including accounting, human resources, customer care, and management information systems. None of our employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We consider our employee relations to be excellent.

Available Information

We file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission quarterly and annual reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K, respectively, current reports on Form 8-K, and proxy statements pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in addition to other information as required. The public may read and copy any materials that we file with

 

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the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1 (800) SEC-0330. We file this information with the SEC electronically, and the SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports are available free of charge on our web site at http://www.unclebobs.com as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. In addition, our codes of ethics and Charters of our Governance Committee, Audit Committee, and Compensation Committee are available free of charge on our website at http://www.unclebobs.com.

Also, copies of our annual report and Charters of our Governance Committee, Audit Committee, and Compensation Committee will be made available, free of charge, upon written request to Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Attn: Investor Relations, 6467 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221.

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

You should carefully consider the risks described below, together with all of the other information included in or incorporated by reference into our Form 10-K, as part of your evaluation of the Company. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business could be harmed. In such case, the trading price of our securities could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Our Acquisitions May Not Perform as Anticipated

We have completed many acquisitions of self-storage facilities since our initial public offering of common stock in June 1995. Our strategy is to continue to grow by acquiring additional self-storage facilities. Acquisitions entail risks that investments will fail to perform in accordance with our expectations. Our judgments with respect to the prices paid for acquired self-storage facilities and the costs of any improvements required to bring an acquired property up to our standards may prove to be inaccurate. Acquisitions also involve general investment risks associated with any new real estate investment.

We May Incur Problems with Our Real Estate Financing

Unsecured Credit Facility and Term Notes. We have a line of credit and term note agreements with a syndicate of financial institutions and other lenders. This unsecured credit facility and the term notes are recourse to us and the required payments are not reduced if the economic performance of any of the properties declines. The unsecured credit facility limits our ability to make distributions to our shareholders, except in limited circumstances.

Rising Interest Rates. Indebtedness that we incur under the unsecured credit facility and bank term notes bears interest at a variable rate. Accordingly, increases in interest rates could increase our interest expense, which would reduce our cash available for distribution and our ability to pay expected distributions to our shareholders. We manage our exposure to rising interest rates using interest rate swaps and other available mechanisms. If the amount of our indebtedness bearing interest at a variable rate increases, our unsecured credit facility may require us to enter into additional interest rate swaps.

Refinancing May Not Be Available. It may be necessary for us to refinance our term notes and our unsecured credit facility through additional debt financing or equity offerings. If we were unable to refinance this indebtedness on acceptable terms, we might be forced to dispose of some of our self-storage facilities upon disadvantageous terms, which might result in losses to us and might adversely affect the cash available for distribution. If prevailing interest rates or other factors at the time of refinancing result in higher interest rates on refinancings, our interest expense would increase, which would adversely affect our cash available for distribution and our ability to pay expected distributions to shareholders.

Covenants and Risk of Default. Our unsecured credit facility and term notes require us to operate within certain covenants, including financial covenants with respect to leverage, fixed charge coverage, minimum net worth, limitations on additional indebtedness and dividend limitations. If we violate any of these covenants or otherwise default under our unsecured credit facility or term notes, then our lenders could declare all indebtedness under these facilities to be immediately due and payable which would have a material adverse effect on our business and could require us to sell self-storage facilities under distress conditions and seek replacement financing on substantially more expensive terms.

Reduction in or Loss of Credit Rating. Certain of our debt instruments require us to maintain an investment grade rating from at least one and in some cases two debt ratings agencies. Should we fail to attain an investment grade rating from the agencies, the interest rate on our line of credit and $325 million of our bank term notes would increase by 0.25%, and the rate on our $150 million term note due 2016 and our $100 million term note due 2021 would increase by 1.750%.

 

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Our Debt Levels May Increase

Our Board of Directors currently has a policy of limiting the amount of our debt at the time of incurrence to less than 50% of the sum of the market value of our issued and outstanding common stock and preferred stock plus the amount of our debt at the time that debt is incurred. However, our organizational documents do not contain any limitation on the amount of indebtedness we might incur. Accordingly, our Board of Directors could alter or eliminate the current policy limitation on borrowing without a vote of our shareholders. We could become highly leveraged if this policy were changed. However, our ability to incur debt is limited by covenants in our bank credit arrangements.

We Are Subject to the Risks Posed by Fluctuating Demand and Significant Competition in the Self-Storage Industry

Our self-storage facilities are subject to all operating risks common to the self-storage industry. These risks include but are not limited to the following:

 

    Decreases in demand for rental spaces in a particular locale;

 

    Changes in supply of similar or competing self-storage facilities in an area;

 

    Changes in market rental rates; and

 

    Inability to collect rents from customers.

Our current strategy is to acquire interests only in self-storage facilities. Consequently, we are subject to risks inherent in investments in a single industry. Our self-storage facilities compete with other self-storage facilities in their geographic markets. As a result of competition, the self-storage facilities could experience a decrease in occupancy levels and rental rates, which would decrease our cash available for distribution. We compete in operations and for acquisition opportunities with companies that have substantial financial resources. Competition may reduce the number of suitable acquisition opportunities offered to us and increase the bargaining power of property owners seeking to sell. The self-storage industry has at times experienced overbuilding in response to perceived increases in demand. A recurrence of overbuilding might cause us to experience a decrease in occupancy levels, limit our ability to increase rents, and compel us to offer discounted rents.

Our Real Estate Investments Are Illiquid and Are Subject to Uninsurable Risks and Government Regulation

General Risks. Our investments are subject to varying degrees of risk generally related to the ownership of real property. The underlying value of our real estate investments and our income and ability to make distributions to our shareholders are dependent upon our ability to operate the self-storage facilities in a manner sufficient to maintain or increase cash available for distribution. Income from our self-storage facilities may be adversely affected by the following factors:

 

    Changes in national economic conditions;

 

    Changes in general or local economic conditions and neighborhood characteristics;

 

    Competition from other self-storage facilities;

 

    Changes in interest rates and in the availability, cost and terms of financing;

 

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

 

    The ongoing need for capital improvements, particularly in older facilities;

 

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    Changes in real estate tax rates and other operating expenses;

 

    Adverse changes in governmental rules and fiscal policies;

 

    Uninsured losses resulting from casualties associated with civil unrest, acts of God, including natural disasters, and acts of war;

 

    Adverse changes in zoning laws; and

 

    Other factors that are beyond our control.

Illiquidity of Real Estate May Limit its Value. Real estate investments are relatively illiquid. Our ability to vary our portfolio of self-storage facilities in response to changes in economic and other conditions is limited. In addition, provisions of the Code may limit our ability to profit on the sale of self-storage facilities held for fewer than two years. We may be unable to dispose of a facility when we find disposition advantageous or necessary and the sale price of any disposition may not equal or exceed the amount of our investment.

Uninsured and Underinsured Losses Could Reduce the Value of our Self Storage Facilities. Some losses, generally of a catastrophic nature, that we potentially face with respect to our self-storage facilities may be uninsurable or not insurable at an acceptable cost. Our management uses its discretion in determining amounts, coverage limits and deductibility provisions of insurance, with a view to acquiring appropriate insurance on our investments at a reasonable cost and on suitable terms. These decisions may result in insurance coverage that, in the event of a substantial loss, would not be sufficient to pay the full current market value or current replacement cost of our lost investment. Inflation, changes in building codes and ordinances, environmental considerations, and other factors also might make it infeasible to use insurance proceeds to replace a property after it has been damaged or destroyed. Under those circumstances, the insurance proceeds received by us might not be adequate to restore our economic position with respect to a particular property.

Possible Liability Relating to Environmental Matters. Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of real property may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of hazardous or toxic substances on, under, or in that property. Those laws often impose liability even if the owner or operator did not cause or know of the presence of hazardous or toxic substances and even if the storage of those substances was in violation of a customer’s lease. In addition, the presence of hazardous or toxic substances, or the failure of the owner to address their presence on the property, may adversely affect the owner’s ability to borrow using that real property as collateral. In connection with the ownership of the self-storage facilities, we may be potentially liable for any of those costs.

Americans with Disabilities Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or ADA, generally requires that buildings be made accessible to persons with disabilities. A determination that we are not in compliance with the ADA could result in imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants. If we were required to make modifications to comply with the ADA, our results of operations and ability to make expected distributions to our shareholders could be adversely affected.

There Are Limitations on the Ability to Change Control of Sovran

Limitation on Ownership and Transfer of Shares. To maintain our qualification as a REIT, not more than 50% in value of our outstanding shares of stock may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals, as defined in the Code. To limit the possibility that we will fail to qualify as a REIT under this test, our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation include ownership limits and transfer restrictions on shares of our stock. Our Articles of Incorporation limit ownership of our issued and outstanding stock by any single shareholder to 9.8% of the aggregate value of our outstanding stock, except that the ownership by some of our shareholders is limited to 15%.

 

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These ownership limits may:

 

    Have the effect of precluding an acquisition of control of Sovran by a third party without consent of our Board of Directors even if the change in control would be in the interest of shareholders; and

 

    Limit the opportunity for shareholders to receive a premium for shares of our common stock they hold that might otherwise exist if an investor were attempting to assemble a block of common stock in excess of 9.8% or 15%, as the case may be, of the outstanding shares of our stock or to otherwise effect a change in control of Sovran.

Our Board of Directors may waive the ownership limits if it is satisfied that ownership by those shareholders in excess of those limits will not jeopardize our status as a REIT under the Code or in the event it determines that it is no longer in our best interests to be a REIT. Waivers have been granted to the former holders of our Series C preferred stock, FMR Corporation, Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc. A transfer of our common stock and/or preferred stock to a person who, as a result of the transfer, violates the ownership limits may not be effective under some circumstances.

Other Limitations. Other limitations could have the effect of discouraging a takeover or other transaction in which holders of some, or a majority, of our outstanding common stock might receive a premium for their shares of our common stock that exceeds the then prevailing market price or that those holders might believe to be otherwise in their best interest. The issuance of additional shares of preferred stock could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of Sovran even if a change in control were in the shareholders’ interest. In addition, the Maryland General Corporation Law, or MGCL, imposes restrictions and requires specific procedures with respect to the acquisition of stated levels of share ownership and business combinations, including combinations with interested shareholders. These provisions of the MGCL could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of Sovran even if a change in control were in the shareholders’ interest. Our bylaws contain a provision exempting from the MGCL control share acquisition statute any and all acquisitions by any person of shares of our stock. However, this provision may be amended or eliminated at any time. In addition, under the Partnership’s agreement of limited partnership, in general, we may not merge, consolidate or engage in any combination with another person or sell all or substantially all of our assets unless that transaction includes the merger or sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Partnership, which requires the approval of the holders of 75% of the limited partnership interests thereof. If we were to own less than 75% of the limited partnership interests in the Partnership, this provision of the limited partnership agreement could have the effect of delaying or preventing us from engaging in some change of control transactions.

Our Failure to Qualify as a REIT Would Have Adverse Consequences

We intend to operate in a manner that will permit us to qualify as a REIT under the Code. Qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex Code provisions for which there are only limited judicial and administrative interpretations. Continued qualification as a REIT depends upon our continuing ability to meet various requirements concerning, among other things, the ownership of our outstanding stock, the nature of our assets, the sources of our income and the amount of our distributions to our shareholders.

If we were to fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we would not be allowed a deduction for distributions to shareholders in computing our taxable income and would be subject to federal income tax (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) on our taxable income at regular corporate rates. Unless entitled to relief under certain Code provisions, we also would be ineligible for qualification as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which our qualification was lost. As a result, distributions to the shareholders would be reduced for each of the years involved. Although we currently intend to operate in a manner designed to qualify as a REIT, it is possible that future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause our Board of Directors to revoke our REIT election.

 

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We May Pay Some Taxes, Reducing Cash Available for Shareholders

Even if we qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we are required to pay some federal, state and local taxes on our income and property. One of our subsidiaries has elected to be treated as a “taxable REIT subsidiary” of the Company for federal income tax purposes. A taxable REIT subsidiary is taxed as a regular corporation and is limited in its ability to deduct interest payments made to us in excess of a certain amount. In addition, if we receive or accrue certain amounts and the underlying economic arrangements among our taxable REIT subsidiary and us are not comparable to similar arrangements among unrelated parties, we will be subject to a 100% penalty tax on those payments in excess of amounts deemed reasonable between unrelated parties. Finally, some state and local jurisdictions may tax some of our income even though as a REIT we are not subject to federal income tax on that income because not all states and localities follow the federal income tax treatment of REITs. To the extent that the Company or any taxable REIT subsidiary is required to pay federal, foreign, state or local taxes, we will have less cash available for distribution to shareholders.

We May Change the Dividend Policy for Our Common Stock in the Future

In 2013, our Board of Directors authorized and we declared quarterly common stock dividends of $0.48 per share in January and April, and $0.53 per share in July and October, the equivalent of an annual rate of $2.02 per share. In addition, our board of directors authorized and we declared an increased quarterly common stock dividend of $0.68 per share in January 2014. We can provide no assurance that our board will not reduce or eliminate entirely dividend distributions on our common stock in the future.

Our Board of Directors will continue to evaluate our distribution policy on a quarterly basis as they monitor the capital markets and the impact of the economy on our operations. The decisions to authorize and pay dividends on our common stock in the future, as well as the timing, amount and composition of any such future dividends, will be at the sole discretion of our board of directors in light of conditions then existing, including our earnings, financial condition, capital requirements, debt maturities, the availability of capital, applicable REIT and legal restrictions and the general overall economic conditions and other factors. Any change in our dividend policy could have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.

Market Interest Rates May Influence the Price of Our Common Stock

One of the factors that may influence the price of our common stock in public trading markets or in private transactions is the annual yield on our common stock as compared to yields on other financial instruments. An increase in market interest rates will result in higher yields on other financial instruments, which could adversely affect the price of our common stock.

Regional Concentration of Our Business May Subject Us to Economic Downturns in the States of Texas and Florida

As of December 31, 2013, 185 of our 478 self-storage facilities are located in the states of Texas and Florida. For the year ended December 31, 2013, these facilities accounted for approximately 40% of store revenues. This concentration of business in Texas and Florida exposes us to potential losses resulting from a downturn in the economies of those states. If economic conditions in those states deteriorate, we may experience a reduction in existing and new business, which may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Changes in Taxation of Corporate Dividends May Adversely Affect the Value of Our Common Stock

The maximum marginal rate of tax payable by domestic noncorporate taxpayers on dividends received from a regular “C” corporation under current federal law is 15% to 20% depending on the taxpayer’s tax bracket, as opposed to higher ordinary income rates. The reduced tax rate, however, does not apply to distributions paid to domestic noncorporate taxpayers by a REIT on its stock, except for certain limited amounts. The earnings of a REIT

 

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that are distributed to its stockholders generally remain subject to less federal income taxation than earnings of a non-REIT “C” corporation that are distributed to its stockholders net of corporate-level income tax. However, the lower rate of taxation to dividends paid by regular “C” corporations could cause domestic noncorporate investors to view the stock of regular “C” corporations as more attractive relative to the stock of a REIT, because the dividends from regular “C” corporations continue to be taxed at a lower rate while distributions from REITs (other than distributions designated as capital gain dividends) are generally taxed at the same rate as other ordinary income for domestic noncorporate taxpayers.

We are heavily dependent on computer systems, telecommunications and the Internet to process transactions, summarize results and manage our business. Security breaches or a failure of such networks, systems or technology could adversely impact our business and customer relationships.

We are heavily dependent upon automated information technology and Internet commerce, with many of our new tenants coming from the Internet or the telephone, and the nature of our business involves the receipt and retention of personal information about our customers. We centrally manage significant components of our operations with our computer systems, including our financial information, and we also rely extensively on third-party vendors to retain data, process transactions and provide other systems services. These systems are subject to damage or interruption from power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, computer worms, viruses and other destructive or disruptive security breaches and catastrophic events.

As a result, our operations could be severely impacted by a natural disaster, terrorist attack or other circumstance that resulted in a significant outage of our systems or those of our third party providers, despite our use of back up and redundancy measures. Further, viruses and other related risks could negatively impact our information technology processes. We could also be subject to a “cyber-attack” or other data security breach which would penetrate our network security, resulting in misappropriation of our confidential information, including customer personal information. System disruptions and shutdowns could also result in additional costs to repair or replace such networks or information systems and possible legal liability, including government enforcement actions and private litigation. In addition, our customers could lose confidence in our ability to protect their personal information, which could cause them to move out of rented storage spaces. Such events could lead to lost future sales and adversely affect our results of operations.

 

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

 

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Item 2. Properties

At December 31, 2013, we held ownership interests in, leased, and/or managed a total of 478 Properties situated in twenty-five states. Among our 478 self-storage properties are 25 properties that we manage for an unconsolidated joint venture of which we are a 20% owner, 30 properties that we manage for an unconsolidated joint venture of which we are a 15% owner and 22 properties that we manage and in which have no ownership interest.

Our self-storage facilities offer inexpensive, easily accessible, enclosed storage space to residential and commercial users on a month-to-month basis. Most of our Properties are fenced and well lighted with automated access systems and surveillance cameras. A majority of the Properties are single-story, thereby providing customers with the convenience of direct vehicle access to their storage spaces. Our stores range in size from 18,000 to 181,000 net rentable square feet, with an average of approximately 68,000 net rentable square feet. The Properties generally are constructed of masonry or steel walls resting on concrete slabs and have standing seam metal, shingle, or tar and gravel roofs. All Properties have a property manager on-site during business hours. Generally, customers have access to their storage space up to 15 hours a day, and some customers are provided 24-hour access. Individual storage spaces are secured by a lock furnished by the customer to provide the customer with control of access to the space.

All of the Properties conduct business under the user-friendly name Uncle Bob’s Self-Storage ®.

The following table provides certain information regarding the Properties in which we have an ownership interest, lease, and/or manage as of December 31, 2013:

 

     Number of                       
     Stores at                    Percentage  
     December 31,      Square      Number of      of Store  
     2013      Feet      Spaces      Revenue  

Alabama

     22         1,634,608         11,954         3.7

Arizona

     10         669,616         5,959         1.7

Colorado

     5         330,921         2,819         1.1

Connecticut

     8         607,799         6,108         1.8

Florida

     68         4,558,062         44,237         13.9

Georgia

     30         2,097,917         18,168         5.6

Illinois

     10         760,286         7,056         2.5

Kentucky

     2         144,914         1,323         0.5

Louisiana

     16         946,676         8,048         2.8

Maine

     2         113,960         1,012         0.4

Maryland

     3         138,729         1,619         0.6

Massachusetts

     13         695,307         6,691         2.8

Mississippi

     15         1,154,747         8,815         2.9

Missouri

     8         515,098         4,574         1.7

New Hampshire

     4         261,136         2,343         0.8

New Jersey

     21         1,540,901         16,615         6.7

New York

     34         2,043,575         19,588         7.7

North Carolina

     25         1,570,103         14,692         4.2

Ohio

     23         1,580,121         13,144         4.4

Pennsylvania

     7         438,516         3,659         1.3

Rhode Island

     4         206,371         1,927         0.8

South Carolina

     8         449,408         3,930         1.3

Tennessee

     4         291,244         2,418         0.8

Texas

     117         8,316,205         69,218         26.1

Virginia

     19         1,289,447         12,070         3.9
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     478         32,355,667         287,987         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At December 31, 2013, the Properties had an average occupancy of 88.1% and an annualized rent per occupied square foot of $11.54.

 

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Item 3. Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, we are subject to various claims and litigation. While the outcome of any litigation is inherently unpredictable, we do not believe that any matters currently pending against the Company will have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

 

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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 traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SSS.” Set forth below are the high and low sales prices for our Common Stock for each full quarterly period within the two most recent fiscal years.

 

Quarter 2012

   High      Low  

1st

   $ 50.15       $ 42.75   

2nd

     53.73         46.93   

3rd

     58.99         49.92   

4th

     63.32         55.66   

 

Quarter 2013

   High      Low  

1st

   $ 67.44       $ 60.29   

2nd

     71.55         62.11   

3rd

     76.53         64.69   

4th

     80.24         63.07   

As of February 14, 2014, there were approximately 826 holders of record of our Common Stock.

We have paid quarterly dividends to our shareholders since our inception. Reflected in the table below are the dividends paid in the last two years.

For federal income tax purposes, distributions to shareholders are treated as ordinary income, capital gain, return of capital or a combination thereof. Distributions to shareholders for 2013 represent 100% ordinary income.

 

History of Dividends Declared on Common Stock

      

January 2012

   $ 0.450 per share   

April 2012

   $ 0.450 per share   

July 2012

   $ 0.450 per share   

October 2012

   $ 0.450 per share   

January 2013

   $ 0.480 per share   

April 2013

   $ 0.480 per share   

July 2013

   $ 0.530 per share   

October 2013

   $ 0.530 per share   

 

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EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

The following table sets forth certain information as of December 31, 2013, with respect to equity compensation plans under which shares of the Company’s Common Stock may be issued.

 

Plan Category

   Number of
securities to be
issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options, warrants
and rights(#)
     Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding
options, warrants
and rights($)
     Number of
securities
remaining available
for future issuance(#)
 

Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders:

        

2005 Award and Option Plan

     103,568       $ 43.35         636,188   

2009 Outside Directors’ Stock Option and Award Plan

     23,000       $ 50.62         94,539   

1995 Outside Directors’ Stock Option Plan

     4,000       $ 49.65         0   

Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors(1)

     41,940         N/A         5,616   

Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders:

     N/A         N/A         N/A   

 

(1) Under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, non-employee Directors may defer all or part of their Directors’ fees that are otherwise payable in cash. Directors’ fees that are deferred under the Plan will be credited to each Directors’ account under the Plan in the form of Units. The number of Units credited is determined by dividing the amount of Directors’ fees deferred by the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the day immediately preceding the day upon which Directors’ fees otherwise would be paid by the Company. A Director is credited with additional Units for dividends on the shares of Common Stock represented by Units in such Directors’ Account. A Director may elect to receive the shares in a lump sum on a date specified by the Director or in quarterly or annual installments over a specified period and commencing on a specified date.

 

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CORPORATE PERFORMANCE GRAPH

The following chart and line-graph presentation compares (i) the Company’s shareholder return on an indexed basis since December 31, 2008 with (ii) the S&P Stock Index and (iii) the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts Equity Index.

 

LOGO

CUMULATIVE TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN

SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.

DECEMBER 31, 2008 - DECEMBER 31, 2013

 

     Dec. 31,
2008
     Dec. 31,
2009
     Dec. 31,
2010
     Dec. 31,
2011
     Dec. 31,
2012
     Dec. 31,
2013
 

S&P

     100.00         126.46         145.51         148.59         172.37         228.19   

NAREIT

     100.00         127.99         163.76         177.32         212.26         218.32   

SSS

     100.00         107.82         116.81         110.89         166.87         180.44   

The foregoing item assumes $100.00 invested on December 31, 2008, with dividends reinvested.

 

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The following selected financial and operating information should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and the financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K:

 

     At or For Year Ended December 31,  
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)    2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Operating Data

        

Operating revenues

   $ 273,507     $ 234,082     $ 200,860     $ 181,874     $ 180,453  

Income from continuing operations

     71,472       48,121       27,314       30,819       15,943  

Income from discontinued operations(1)

     3,123       7,520       4,215       11,722       5,711  

Net income

     74,595       55,641       31,529       42,541       21,654  

Net income attributable to common shareholders

     74,126       55,128       30,592       40,642       19,916  

Income from continuing operations per common share attributable to common shareholders - diluted

     2.26        1.61       0.95       1.05       0.60  

Net income per common share attributable to common shareholders - basic

     2.37       1.88       1.11       1.48       0.84  

Net income per common share attributable to common shareholders - diluted

     2.36       1.87       1.10       1.48       0.84  

Dividends declared per common share(2)

     2.02       1.80       1.80       1.80       1.54  

Balance Sheet Data

          

Investment in storage facilities at cost

   $ 1,864,637     $ 1,742,354     $ 1,525,283     $ 1,349,927     $ 1,295,324  

Total assets

     1,561,875       1,484,310       1,343,544       1,184,369        1,183,896  

Total debt

     626,254       684,251       625,423       488,954       481,219  

Total liabilities

     678,226       742,910       673,539       527,226       518,837  

Other Data

          

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 120,646     $ 98,762     $ 79,897     $ 73,671     $ 59,143  

Net cash used in investing activities

     (114,345     (175,664     (189,879     (32,605     (4,448

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     4,032       76,836       111,537       (46,010     (48,471

 

(1) In 2013 we sold four stores, in 2012 we sold seventeen stores, in 2010 we sold ten stores, and in 2009 we sold five stores whose results of operations and gain (loss) on disposal are classified as discontinued operations for all previous years presented.
(2) In 2009 we declared dividends in March, July, and October. On January 4, 2010 we declared a dividend of $0.45 per common share, and therefore it is not included in the 2009 column. In 2010, 2011 and 2012 we declared regular quarterly dividends of $0.45 in January, April, July and October. In 2013 we declared regular quarterly dividends of $0.48 in January and April, and $0.53 in July and October.

 

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

The following discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this discussion and elsewhere in this document, the words “intends,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” and similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the effect of competition from new self-storage facilities, which would cause rents and occupancy rates to decline; the Company’s ability to evaluate, finance and integrate acquired businesses into the Company’s existing business and operations; the Company’s ability to effectively compete in the industry in which it does business; the Company’s existing indebtedness may mature in an unfavorable credit environment, preventing refinancing or forcing refinancing of the indebtedness on terms that are not as favorable as the existing terms; interest rates may fluctuate, impacting costs associated with the Company’s outstanding floating rate debt; the Company’s ability to comply with debt covenants; any future ratings on the Company’s debt instruments; the regional concentration of the Company’s business may subject it to economic downturns in the states of Florida and Texas; the Company’s reliance on its call center; the Company’s cash flow may be insufficient to meet required payments of operating expenses, principal, interest and dividends; and tax law changes that may change the taxability of future income.

Business and Overview

We believe we are the fifth largest operator of self-storage properties in the United States based on square feet owned and managed. All of our stores are operated under the user-friendly name “Uncle Bob’s Self-Storage”®.

Operating Strategy

Our operating strategy is designed to generate growth and enhance value by:

 

  A. Increasing operating performance and cash flow through aggressive management of our stores:

 

    We seek to differentiate our self-storage facilities from our competition through innovative marketing and value-added product offerings including:

 

    Our Customer Care Center, established in 2000, answers sales inquires and makes reservations for all of our Properties on a centralized basis. Further, our call center and customer contact software was developed in-house and is 100% supported by our in-house experts. This provides us flexibility well beyond that of any operator using off the shelf software;

 

    The Uncle Bob’s truck move-in program, under which, at present, 332 of our stores offer a free Uncle Bob’s truck to assist our customers moving into their spaces, and acts as a moving billboard further supporting our branding efforts;

 

    Our dehumidification system, known as Dri-guard, which provides our customers with a better environment to store their goods and improves yields on our Properties;

 

    Strategic and efficient Web and Mobile marketing that places Uncle Bob’s in front of customers in search engines at the right time for conversion;

 

    Regional marketing which creates effective brand awareness in the cities where we do business.

 

   

Our customized computer applications link each of our primary sales channels (customer care center, web, and store) allowing for real time access to space type and inventory, pricing, promotions, and

 

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other pertinent store information. This also provides us with raw data on historical and current pricing, move-in and move-out activity, specials and occupancies, etc. This data is then used within the advanced pricing analytics programs employed by our revenue management team.

 

    Our store managers receive a high level of training. New store employees are assigned a Certified Training Manager as a mentor during their initial training period. In addition, all employees have access to our online Learning and Performance Management System internally named eBOB for initial training as well as continuing education. Finally, we have a company intranet that acts as a communications portal for company policy and procedures, online ordering, incentive rankings, etc.

 

  B. Acquiring additional stores:

 

    Our objective is to acquire new stores in markets in which we currently operate. This is a proven strategy we have employed over the years as it facilitates our branding efforts, grows market share, and allows us to achieve improved economies of scale through shared advertising, payroll, and other services.

 

    We also look to enter new markets that are in the top 50 MSA by acquiring established multi-property portfolios. With this strategy we are then able to seek out additional acquisition or third party management opportunities to continue to grow market share, branding and enhance economies of scale.

 

  C. Expanding our management business:

 

    We see our management business as a source of future acquisitions. We hold a minority interest in two joint ventures which hold a total of 55 properties that we manage. In addition, we manage 22 self-storage facilities for which we have no ownership. We may enter into additional management agreements and develop additional joint ventures in the future. The joint venture agreements will give us first right of refusal to purchase the managed properties in the event they are offered for sale.

 

  D. Expanding and enhancing our existing stores:

 

    Over the past 5 years we have undertaken a program of expanding and enhancing our Properties. In 2009, we completed construction of a new 78,000 square foot facility in Richmond, Virginia, added 175,000 square feet to other existing Properties, and converted 64,000 square feet to premium storage for a total cost of approximately $18 million; in 2010, we added 162,000 square feet to existing Properties, and converted 6,500 square feet to premium storage for a total cost of approximately $9 million; in 2011, we added 118,000 square feet to existing Properties and converted 2,000 square feet to premium storage for a total cost of approximately $7.2 million; in 2012, we added 372,000 square feet to existing Properties and converted 35,000 square feet to premium storage for a total cost of approximately $22.5 million; and in 2013, we added 295,000 square feet to existing Properties and converted 9,000 square feet to premium storage for a total cost of approximately $17.9 million. In 2011, 2012, and 2013 we also installed solar panels at 13 locations for a total cost of approximately $3.3 million. Our solar panel initiative has reduced energy consumption and operating cost at those installed locations.

Supply and Demand / Operating Trends

We believe the supply and demand model in the self-storage industry is micro market specific in that a majority of our business comes from within a five mile radius of our stores. The recent economic conditions and the credit market environment have resulted in a decrease in new supply on a national basis in the last five years. With the recent loosening of the debt and equity markets, we have seen capitalization rates on quality acquisitions (expected annual return on investment) decrease from approximately 6.25% to 5.75%.

 

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We believe our industry weathered the most recent recession very well. Although our industry experienced softness in 2008 through 2011, our same store sales showed positive increases save for 2009, when we showed a 3.1% decrease in same store revenue. That was the first time in recent history that we recorded lower same store sales. We feel our recent performance further supports the notion that the self-storage industry holds up well through recessions.

We believe our same-store move-ins in 2013 were lower than 2012 due to the fact that our stores were higher occupied in 2013, resulting in less space to rent. Although same store move outs showed an increase in 2013 over 2012, the actual move outs as a percentage of occupied spaces was lower in 2013 than 2012.

 

     2013      2012      Change  

Same store move ins

     151,134        157,722         (6,588

Same store move outs

     148,837        146,265        2,572  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Difference

     2,297        11,457        9,160   

We expect conditions in most of our markets to continue the recovery that we saw in 2011 through 2013 and are forecasting 5% to 6% revenue growth on a same store basis in 2014.

We were able to maintain relatively flat expenses at the store operating level from 2009 through 2012, but did see above average increases in property taxes and insurance in 2013. We do expect same store expense growth to continue to see pressure from property tax increases in 2014. We believe the expense increases, even with the pressure from property taxes, will be at a manageable level of between 5% and 6%.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in our financial statements and the accompanying notes. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to carrying values of storage facilities, bad debts, and contingencies and litigation. We base these estimates on experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Assigning purchase price to assets acquired: The purchase price of acquired storage facilities is assigned primarily to land, land improvements, building, equipment, and in-place customer leases based on the fair values of these assets as of the date of acquisition. We use significant unobservable inputs in our determination of the fair values of these assets. The determination of these inputs involves judgments and estimates that can vary for each individual property based on a number of factors specific to the properties and the functional, economic and other factors affecting each property. To determine the fair value of land, we use prices per acre derived from observed transactions involving comparable land in similar locations. To determine the fair value of buildings, equipment and improvements, we use current replacement cost based on information derived from construction industry data by geographic region as adjusted for the age, condition, and economic obsolescence associated with these assets. The fair values of in-place customer leases is based on the rent lost due to the amount of time required to replace existing customers which is based on our historical experience with turnover in our facilities.

Carrying value of storage facilities: We believe our judgment regarding the impairment of the carrying value of our storage facilities is a critical accounting policy. Our policy is to assess any impairment of value whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a storage facility may not be recoverable. Such events or circumstances would include negative operating cash flow, significant declining revenue per storage facility, significant damage sustained from accidents or natural disasters, or an expectation that, more likely than not, a property will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life. Impairment is evaluated based upon comparing the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows to the

 

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carrying value of the storage facility, on a property by property basis. If the sum of the undiscounted cash flow is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. If cash flow projections are inaccurate and in the future it is determined that storage facility carrying values are not recoverable, impairment charges may be required at that time and could materially affect our operating results and financial position. Estimates of undiscounted cash flows could change based upon changes in market conditions, expected occupancy rates, etc. During 2011 we recorded an impairment charge at one of our stores as of a result of a structural deficiency that we decided to address by demolishing the buildings in 2012. No assets had been determined to be impaired under this policy in 2013.

Estimated useful lives of long-lived assets: We believe that the estimated lives used for our depreciable, long-lived assets is a critical accounting policy. We periodically evaluate the estimated useful lives of our long-lived assets to determine if any changes are warranted based upon various factors, including changes in the planned usage of the assets, customer demand, etc. Changes in estimated useful lives of these assets could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations. We have not made significant changes to the estimated useful lives of our long-lived assets in the past and we do not have any current expectation of making significant changes in 2014.

Consolidation and investment in joint ventures: We consolidate all wholly owned subsidiaries. Partially owned subsidiaries and joint ventures are consolidated when we control the entity or have the power to direct the activities most significant to the economic performance of the entity. Investments in joint ventures that we do not control but over which we have significant influence are reported using the equity method. Under the equity method, our investment in joint ventures are stated at cost and adjusted for our share of net earnings or losses and reduced by distributions. Equity in earnings of real estate ventures is generally recognized based on our ownership interest in the earnings of each of the unconsolidated real estate ventures.

Revenue and Expense Recognition: Rental income is recognized when earned pursuant to month-to-month leases for storage space. Promotional discounts are recognized as a reduction to rental income over the promotional period, which is generally during the first month of occupancy. Rental income received prior to the start of the rental period is included in deferred revenue.

Qualification as a REIT: We operate, and intend to continue to operate, as a REIT under the Code, but no assurance can be given that we will at all times so qualify. To the extent that we continue to qualify as a REIT, we will not be taxed, with certain limited exceptions, on the taxable income that is distributed to our shareholders. If we fail to qualify as a REIT, any requirement to pay federal income taxes could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, an amendment to FASB ASC Topic 220. The update requires disclosure of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present either on the face of the statement of operations or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For amounts not reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures that provide additional detail about those amounts. This ASU is effective prospectively for the Company’s fiscal years, and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted ASU No. 2013-02 in 2013. The adoption of ASU No. 2013-02 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

We recorded rental revenues of $253.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, an increase of $35.5 million or 16.3% when compared to 2012 rental revenues of $217.9 million. Of the increase in rental revenue, $15.8 million resulted from a 7.4% increase in rental revenues at the 358 core properties considered in same store sales (those properties included in the consolidated results of operations since January 1, 2012, excluding the properties we sold in 2012 and 2013). The increase in same store rental revenues was a result of a 340 basis point increase in average occupancy and a 2.6% increase in rental income per square foot. The remaining increase in rental revenue of $19.7 million resulted from the revenues from the acquisition of 39 properties and the lease of four properties completed since January 1, 2012. Other operating income, which includes merchandise sales, insurance commissions, truck rentals, management fees and acquisition fees, increased by $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to 2012 primarily as a result of increased commissions earned on customer insurance.

Property operations and maintenance expenses increased $6.2 million or 11.2% in 2013 compared to 2012. The 358 core properties considered in the same store pool experienced a $1.1 million or 2.0% increase in operating expenses as a result of increases in payroll, credit card fees and snow removal costs. The same store pool benefited from reduced yellow page advertising expense. In addition to the same store operating expense increase, operating expenses increased $5.1 million from the acquisition of 39 properties and the lease of four properties completed since January 1, 2012. Real estate tax expense increased $4.4 million as a result of a 7.4% increase in property taxes on the 358 same store pool and the inclusion of taxes on the properties acquired or leased in 2013 and 2012.

Our 2013 same store results consist of only those properties that were included in our consolidated results since January 1, 2012, excluding the properties we sold in 2013 and 2012. The following table sets forth operating data for our 358 same store properties. These results provide information relating to property operating changes without the effects of acquisition.

Same Store Summary

 

     Year ended December 31,      Percentage  

(dollars in thousands)

   2013      2012      Change  

Same store rental income

   $ 228,357      $ 212,596        7.4 %

Same store other operating income

     12,284        10,745        14.3 %
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total same store operating income

     240,641        223,341        7.7 %

Payroll and benefits

     22,521        22,277        1.1 %

Real estate taxes

     22,999        21,417        7.4 %

Utilities

     9,262        9,167        1.0 %

Repairs and maintenance

     8,734        8,488        2.9 %

Office and other operating expenses

     8,776        8,339        5.2 %

Insurance

     3,819        3,435        11.2 %

Advertising and yellow pages

     1,411        1,734        -18.6 %
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total same store operating expenses

     77,522        74,857        3.6 %
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Same store net operating income

   $ 163,119      $ 148,484        9.9 %
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net operating income increased $28.9 million or 18.4% as a result of a 9.9% increase in our same store net operating income and the acquisitions and property leases completed since January 1, 2012.

Net operating income or “NOI” is a non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) financial measure that we define as total continuing revenues less continuing property operating expenses. NOI also can be calculated by adding back to net income: interest expense, impairment and casualty losses, operating lease expense, depreciation and amortization expense, acquisition related costs, general and administrative expense, and deducting from net income: income from discontinued operations, interest income, gain on sale of real estate, and equity in income of joint ventures. We believe that NOI is a meaningful measure of operating performance because we utilize NOI in making decisions with respect to capital allocations, in determining current property values, and in

 

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comparing period-to-period and market-to-market property operating results. NOI should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP, such as total revenues, operating income and net income. There are material limitations to using a measure such as NOI, including the difficulty associated with comparing results among more than one company and the inability to analyze certain significant items, including depreciation and interest expense, that directly affect our net income. We compensate for these limitations by considering the economic effect of the excluded expense items independently as well as in connection with our analysis of net income. The following table reconciles NOI generated by our self-storage facilities to our net income presented in the 2013 and 2012 consolidated financial statements.

 

     Year ended December 31,  

(dollars in thousands)

   2013     2012  

Net operating income

    

Same store

   $ 163,119     $ 148,484  

Other stores and management fee income

     22,576       8,359  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net operating income

     185,695       156,843  

General and administrative

     (34,939     (32,313

Acquisition related costs

     (3,129     (4,328

Operating leases of storage facilities

     (1,331     —     

Depreciation and amortization

     (45,233     (40,542

Interest expense

     (32,000     (33,166

Interest income

     40       4  

Gain on sale of real estate

     421       687  

Equity in income of joint ventures

     1,948       936  

Income from discontinued operations

     3,123       7,520  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 74,595     $ 55,641  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses increased $2.6 million or 8.1% from 2012 to 2013. The key drivers of the increase were a $1.6 million increase in salaries and performance incentives, and a $1.0 million increase in internet advertising.

Acquisition related costs decreased by $1.2 million as a result of the $94.9 million of stores acquired or leased in 2013 compared to the $189.1 million of stores acquired in 2012.

The Operating leases of storage facilities in 2013 relates to lease agreements entered in November 2013 with respect to four self storage facilities in New York (2) and Connecticut (2). Such leases have annual lease payments of $6 million with a provision for 4% annual increases, and an exclusive option to purchase the facilities for $120 million.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $45.2 million in 2013 from $40.5 million in 2012, primarily as a result of depreciation on the properties acquired in 2012 and 2013.

Interest expense decreased from $33.2 million in 2012 to $32.0 million in 2013. The decrease was mainly due to the refinancing of our bank line of credit and term notes in June 2013 which reduced our interest rate on those obligations. In addition, in September 2013 we replaced a maturing fixed rate term note with a bank term loan with a lower interest rate.

During 2013, we sold our equity interest and mortgage note in a formerly consolidated joint venture for $4.4 million resulting in a gain on the sale of $0.4 million. During 2012, we sold a portion of one of our facilities and a parcel of land for net proceeds of $3.3 million resulting in a gain of $0.7 million.

 

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In the 4th quarter of 2013, we sold four non-strategic facilities in Ohio, Florida (2), and Virginia for net proceeds of approximately $11.7 million resulting in a gain of approximately 2.4 million. In July and August of 2012, the Company sold 17 non-strategic storage facilities in Maryland (1), Michigan (4) and Texas (12) for net proceeds of approximately $47.7 million resulting in a gain of approximately $4.5 million. The 2013 and 2012 operations of these facilities are reported in income from discontinued operations for all periods presented.

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011

We recorded rental revenues of $217.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, an increase of $29.5 million or 15.7% when compared to 2011 rental revenues of $188.4 million. Of the increase in rental revenue, $10.8 million resulted from a 5.9% increase in rental revenues at the 329 core properties considered in same store sales (those properties included in the consolidated results of operations since January 1, 2011, excluding the one property we developed in 2009 and the 21 properties we sold in 2012 and 2013). The increase in same store rental revenues was a result of a 520 basis point increase in average occupancy which was offset by a 1.4% decrease in rental income per square foot. The remaining increase in rental revenue of $18.8 million resulted from the continued lease-up of our Richmond, Virginia property constructed in 2009 and the revenues from the acquisition of 57 properties completed in 2011 and 2012. Other operating income, which includes merchandise sales, insurance commissions, truck rentals, management fees and acquisition fees, increased by $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to 2011 primarily as a result of increased commissions earned on customer insurance and from having a full year of fees for managing the properties in the joint venture (Sovran HHF Storage Holdings II LLC) which began operations in July 2011. We also earned a $0.1 million acquisition fee from this joint venture in 2012 compared to an acquisition fee of $0.7 million earned from the joint venture in 2011.

Property operations and maintenance expenses increased $3.4 million or 6.5% in 2012 compared to 2011. The 329 core properties considered in the same store pool experienced a $1.1 million or 2.3% decrease in operating expenses as a result of lower utilities due to a mild winter and energy savings initiatives. The same store pool also benefited from reduced yellow page advertising expense and reduced credit card fees. The decrease in same store operating expenses was offset by the $4.5 million increase in operating expenses resulting from the 57 properties acquired in 2011 and 2012. Real estate tax expense increased $2.9 million as a result of a 2.3% increase in property taxes on the 329 same store pool and the inclusion of taxes on the properties acquired in 2012 and 2011.

Our 2012 same store results consist of only those properties that were included in our consolidated results since January 1, 2011, excluding the one property we developed in 2009 and the 21 properties we sold in 2012 and 2013. The following table sets forth operating data for our 329 same store properties. These results provide information relating to property operating changes without the effects of acquisition.

Same Store Summary

 

     Year ended December 31,      Percentage  

(dollars in thousands)

   2012      2011      Change  

Same store rental income

   $ 193,179      $ 182,424        5.9 %

Same store other operating income

     10,088        8,774        15.0 %
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total same store operating income

     203,267        191,198        6.3 %

Payroll and benefits

     20,479        20,088        1.9 %

Real estate taxes

     18,836        18,417        2.3 %

Utilities

     8,236        8,713        -5.5 %

Repairs and maintenance

     7,676        7,329        4.7 %

Office and other operating expenses

     7,568        7,800        -3.0 %

Insurance

     2,953        2,926        0.9 %

Advertising and yellow pages

     1,632        2,820        -42.1 %
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total same store operating expenses

     67,380        68,093        -1.0 %
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Same store net operating income

   $ 135,887      $ 123,105        10.4 %
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Net operating income increased $27.0 million or 20.8% as a result of a 10.4% increase in our same store net operating income and the acquisitions completed since January 1, 2011.

Net operating income or “NOI” is a non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) financial measure that we define as total continuing revenues less continuing property operating expenses. NOI also can be calculated by adding back to net income: interest expense, impairment and casualty losses, depreciation and amortization expense, acquisition related costs, general and administrative expense, and deducting from net income: income from discontinued operations, interest income, gain on sale of real estate, and equity in income of joint ventures. We believe that NOI is a meaningful measure of operating performance because we utilize NOI in making decisions with respect to capital allocations, in determining current property values, and in comparing period-to-period and market-to-market property operating results. NOI should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP, such as total revenues, operating income and net income. There are material limitations to using a measure such as NOI, including the difficulty associated with comparing results among more than one company and the inability to analyze certain significant items, including depreciation and interest expense, that directly affect our net income. We compensate for these limitations by considering the economic effect of the excluded expense items independently as well as in connection with our analysis of net income. The following table reconciles NOI generated by our self-storage facilities to our net income presented in the 2012 and 2011 consolidated financial statements.

 

     Year ended December 31,  

(dollars in thousands)

   2012     2011  

Net operating income

    

Same store

   $ 135,887     $ 123,105  

Other stores and management fee income

     20,956       6,777  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net operating income

     156,843       129,882  

General and administrative

     (32,313     (25,986

Acquisition related costs

     (4,328     (3,278

Impairment of storage facility

     —          (1,047

Depreciation and amortization

     (40,542     (34,836

Interest expense

     (33,166     (38,549

Interest income

     4       83  

Casualty loss

     —         (126

Gain on sale of real estate

     687       1,511  

Equity in income (losses) of joint ventures

     936       (340

Income from discontinued operations

     7,520       4,215  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 55,641     $ 31,529  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses increased $6.3 million or 24.3% from 2011 to 2012. The key drivers of the increase were a $3.9 million increase in salaries and performance incentives, and a $1.5 million increase in internet advertising. The remaining $0.9 million increase is the result of increases in various other administrative costs as a result of managing the increased number of stores in our portfolio as compared to 2011.

Acquisition related costs increased by $1.1 million as a result of the $189.1 million of stores acquired in 2012 compared to the $155.1 million of stores acquired in 2011.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $40.5 million in 2012 from $34.8 million in 2011, primarily as a result of depreciation on the 57 properties acquired in 2011 and 2012.

The 2011 impairment charge related to a building that was determined to have a structural deficiency. There were no such impairments in 2012.

 

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Interest expense decreased from $38.5 million in 2011 to $33.2 million in 2012. The decrease was mainly due to expensing $5.5 million that was paid to terminate two interest rate swap agreements related to the $150 million term note that we repaid as part of our debt refinancing in August 2011.

The casualty loss recorded in 2011 was the result of clean-up and repair costs incurred in excess of insurance proceeds received from two buildings that were damaged by fire.

During 2012, we sold a portion of one of our facilities and a parcel of land for net proceeds of $3.3 million resulting in a gain of $0.7 million. During 2011, we sold three parcels of land to various municipalities for their use as part of road widening projects for net cash proceeds of $2.0 million resulting in a gain on sale of $1.5 million.

In July and August of 2012, the Company sold 17 non-strategic storage facilities in Maryland (1), Michigan (4) and Texas (12) for net proceeds of approximately $47.7 million resulting in a gain of approximately $4.5 million. The 2012 and 2011 operations of these facilities, as well as the operations of the 4 stores disposed of in 2013, are reported in income from discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest decreased from $0.9 million in 2011 to $0.5 million in 2012 primarily as a result of our May 2011 additional investment in Locke Sovran II, LLC in which we purchased the remaining noncontrolling interest in that entity. In addition, the redemption of Operating Partnership Units by a noncontrolling unitholder in 2012 resulted in a decrease in the attribution of net income to noncontrolling interests in 2012 as compared to 2011.

FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

We believe that Funds from Operations (“FFO”) provides relevant and meaningful information about our operating performance that is necessary, along with net earnings and cash flows, for an understanding of our operating results. FFO adds back historical cost depreciation, which assumes the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably in the future. In fact, real estate asset values increase or decrease with market conditions. Consequently, we believe FFO is a useful supplemental measure in evaluating our operating performance by disregarding (or adding back) historical cost depreciation.

FFO is defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (“NAREIT”) as net income available to common shareholders computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), excluding gains or losses on sales of properties, plus impairment of real estate assets, plus depreciation and amortization and after adjustments to record unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures on the same basis. We believe that to further understand our performance, FFO should be compared with our reported net income and cash flows in accordance with GAAP, as presented in our consolidated financial statements.

In October and November of 2011, NAREIT issued guidance for reporting FFO that reaffirmed NAREIT’s view that impairment write-downs of depreciable real estate should be excluded from the computation of FFO. This view is based on the fact that impairment write-downs are akin to and effectively reflect the early recognition of losses on prospective sales of depreciable property or represent adjustments of previously charged depreciation. Since depreciation of real estate and gains/losses from sales are excluded from FFO, it is NAREIT’s view that it is consistent and appropriate for write-downs of depreciable real estate to also be excluded. Our calculation of FFO excludes impairment write-downs of investments in storage facilities.

Our computation of FFO may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs or real estate companies that do not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or that interpret the current NAREIT definition differently. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP) as an indication of our performance, as an alternative to net cash flows from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our liquidity, or as an indicator of our ability to make cash distributions.

 

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Reconciliation of Net Income to Funds From Operations

 

     For Year Ended December 31,  
(dollars in thousands)    2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Net income attributable to common shareholders

   $ 74,126     $ 55,128     $ 30,592     $ 40,642     $ 19,916  

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

     469       513       937       1,899       1,738  

Depreciation of real estate and amortization of intangible assets exclusive of deferred financing fees

     44,369       40,153       34,835       31,218       31,026  

Depreciation of real estate included in discontinued operations

     313       1,137       1,742       1,938       2,793  

Depreciation and amortization from unconsolidated joint ventures

     1,496       1,595       1,018       788       820  

Casualty and impairment loss

     —         —         1,173       —         —    

(Gain) loss on sale of real estate

     (2,852     (5,185     (1,511     (6,944     509  

Funds from operations allocable to noncontrolling interest in Operating Partnership

     (742     (881     (812     (885     (984

Funds from operations allocable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures

     —          —          (567     (1,360     (1,360
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Funds from operations available to common shareholders

   $ 117,179     $ 92,460     $ 67,407     $ 67,296     $ 54,458  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our line of credit and term notes require us to meet certain financial covenants measured on a quarterly basis, including prescribed leverage, fixed charge coverage, minimum net worth, limitations on additional indebtedness, and limitations on dividend payouts. At December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants. The most sensitive covenant is the leverage ratio covenant contained in certain of our term note agreements. This covenant limits our total consolidated liabilities to 55% of our gross asset value. At December 31, 2013, our leverage ratio as defined in the agreements was approximately 34.1%. The agreements define total consolidated liabilities to include the liabilities of the Company plus our share of liabilities of unconsolidated joint ventures. The agreements also define a prescribed formula for determining gross asset value which incorporates the use of a 9.25% capitalization rate applied to annualized earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and other items (“Adjusted EBITDA”) as defined in the agreements. In the event that the Company violates its debt covenants in the future, the amounts due under the agreements could be callable by the lenders and could adversely affect our credit rating requiring us to pay higher interest and other debt-related costs. We believe that if operating results remain consistent with historical levels and levels of other debt and liabilities remain consistent with amounts outstanding at December 31, 2013, the entire availability under our line of credit could be drawn without violating our debt covenants.

Our ability to retain cash flow is limited because we operate as a REIT. In order to maintain our REIT status, a substantial portion of our operating cash flow must be used to pay dividends to our shareholders. We believe that our internally generated net cash provided by operating activities and the availability on our line of credit will be sufficient to fund ongoing operations, capital improvements, dividends and debt service requirements through April 2016, at which time $150 million of term notes mature.

 

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Cash flows from operating activities were $120.6 million, $98.8 million and $79.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The increase in operating cash flows from 2012 to 2013 and from 2011 to 2012 was primarily due to an increase in net income.

Cash used in investing activities was $114.3 million, $175.7 million, and $189.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 respectively. The decrease in cash used from 2012 to 2013 was primarily due to $186.9 million spent in 2012 to purchase 28 storage facilities compared to the $94.8 million spent in 2013 on the acquisition of 11 storage facilities. Also, in 2012 we received $47.7 million from the sale of storage facilities as compared to the $11.7 million we received in 2013 from the sale of storage facilities. The decrease in cash used from 2011 to 2012 was primarily due to $47.7 million in proceeds from the sale of storage facilities in 2012. No facilities were sold in 2011. The decrease in cash used as a result of the sales proceeds was partially offset by the $186.9 million spent in 2012 to purchase storage facilities compared to the $150.4 million spent in 2011 on the acquisition of storage facilities.

Cash used in financing activities was $4.0 million in 2013 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $76.8 million and $111.5 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively. In 2013, we used the $119.5 million net proceeds from the sale of common stock to paydown our line of credit and to fund a portion of the property acquisitions. In 2012 we realized $78.9 million from the sale of our common stock through our at the market equity offering and stock option plans, and $59.0 million in net proceeds from draws on our line of credit to fund a portion of our acquisitions and capital improvements. In 2011, we realized $47.0 million from the sale of our common stock through our at the market equity offering and $211.0 million in proceeds, net of repayments, from our new credit agreements to fund our acquisitions, joint venture activity and mortgage payoffs of $77.0 million.

On June 4, 2013, the Company entered into an amendment to its unsecured credit arrangement. As part of the amended agreement, the Company entered into a $225 million unsecured term note maturing June 4, 2020 bearing interest at LIBOR plus a margin based on the Company’s credit rating (at December 31, 2013 the margin is 1.65%). The agreement also provides for a $175 million (expandable to $250 million) revolving line of credit bearing interest at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus a margin based on the Company’s credit rating (at December 31, 2013 the margin is 1.50%), and requires a 0.20% facility fee. The interest rate at December 31, 2013 on the Company’s available line of credit was approximately 1.67% (2.21% at December 31, 2012). At December 31, 2013, there was $125.3 million available on the unsecured line of credit without considering the additional availability under the expansion feature. The revolving line of credit has a maturity date of June 4, 2018, but can be extended for two one-year periods at the Company’s option with the payment of an extension fee equal to 0.125% of the total line of credit commitment.

In January and February 2014, the Company acquired six storage facilities for cash consideration of approximately $86.7 million. These acquisitions were funded with draws on the Company’s line of credit. The line of credit balance outstanding after the funding of the six acquisitions was $141.0 million.

In addition, on June 4, 2013, as part of the amendment to its unsecured credit arrangement, the Company secured an additional $100 million term note with a delayed draw feature that was used to fund the Company’s term notes that matured in September 2013. The delayed draw term note matures June 4, 2020 and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin based on the Company’s credit rating (at December 31, 2013 the margin is 1.65%).

On August 5, 2011, the Company entered into a $100 million term note maturing August 2021 bearing interest at a fixed rate of 5.54%. The interest rate on the term note increases to 7.29% if the notes are not rated by at least one rating agency, the credit rating on the notes is downgraded or if the Company’s credit rating is downgraded. The proceeds from this term note were used to fund acquisitions and investments in unconsolidated joint ventures.

The Company also maintains a $150 million unsecured term note maturing in April 2016 bearing interest at 6.38%. The interest rate on the $150 million unsecured term note increases to 8.13% if the notes are not rated by at least one rating agency, the credit rating on the notes is downgraded or the Company’s credit rating is downgraded.

 

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Our line of credit facility and term notes have an investment grade rating from Standard and Poor’s and Fitch Ratings (BBB-).

In addition to the unsecured financing mentioned above, our consolidated financial statements also include $2.3 million of mortgages payable that are secured by a storage facility.

On February 27, 2013, the Company entered into a continuous equity offering program (“Equity Program”) with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (“Wells Fargo”), Jefferies LLC fka Jefferies & Company, Inc. (“Jefferies”) and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. (“SunTrust”) pursuant to which the Company may sell from time to time up to $175 million in aggregate offering price of shares of the Company’s common stock. Actual sales under the Equity Program will depend on a variety of factors and conditions, including, but not limited to, market conditions, the trading price of the Company’s common stock, and determinations of the appropriate sources of funding for the Company. The Company expects to continue to offer, sell, and issue shares of common stock under the Equity Program from time to time based on various factors and conditions, although the Company is under no obligation to sell any shares under the Equity Program.

During 2013, the Company issued 1,667,819 shares under this Equity Program at a weighted average issue price of $65.66 per share, generating net proceeds of $107.8 million after deducting $0.5 million of sales commissions payable to SunTrust, $0.5 million to Wells Fargo, and $0.5 million to Jefferies. In addition to sales commissions, the Company incurred expenses of $0.2 million in connection with the Equity Program during 2013. The Company used the proceeds from the Equity Program to reduce the outstanding balance under the Company’s revolving line of credit and to fund the acquisition of 11 storage facilities. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had $65.5 million available for issuance under the Equity Program.

During 2012, the Company issued 1,391,425 shares under its previously available equity offering program with Wells Fargo at a weighted average issue price of $55.20 per share, generating net proceeds of $75.3 million after deducting $1.5 million of sales commissions payable to Wells Fargo. In addition to sales commissions paid to Wells Fargo, the Company incurred expenses of $58,000 in connection with this equity offering program during 2012. The Company used the proceeds from this offering to reduce the outstanding balance under the Company’s revolving line of credit.

We implemented a new Dividend Reinvestment Plan in March 2013 which replaced our previous plan which was suspended in November 2009. We issued 68,957 shares under the new plan in 2013.

During 2013 and 2012, we did not acquire any shares of our common stock via the Share Repurchase Program authorized by the Board of Directors. From the inception of the Share Repurchase Program through December 31, 2013, we have reacquired a total of 1,171,886 shares pursuant to this program. From time to time, subject to market price and certain loan covenants, we may reacquire additional shares.

Future acquisitions, our expansion and enhancement program, and share repurchases are expected to be funded with draws on our line of credit, issuance of common and preferred stock, the issuance of unsecured term notes, sale of properties, and private placement solicitation of joint venture equity. Should the capital markets deteriorate, we may have to curtail acquisitions, our expansion and enhancement program, and share repurchases as we approach April 2016, when certain term notes mature.

 

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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The following table summarizes our future contractual obligations:

 

     Payments due by period (in thousands)  

Contractual obligations

   Total      2014      2015 - 2016      2017 - 2018      2019 and thereafter  

Line of credit

   $ 49,000         —           —         $ 49,000         —     

Term notes

     575,000         —         $ 150,000         —         $ 425,000   

Mortgages payable

     2,254       $ 126         276         311         1,541   

Interest payments

     107,605         22,325         37,449         24,769         23,062   

Interest rate swap payments

     7,523         5,468         626         790         639   

Standby letter of credit

     652         652         —           —           —     

Limited partnership commitments

     2,500         2,500         —           —           —     

Land lease

     854         52         106         106         590   

Expansion and enhancement contracts

     14,639         14,639         —           —           —     

Building leases

     129,260         6,916         14,635         15,712         91,997   

Self storage facility acquisitions

     92,775         92,775         —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 982,062       $ 145,453       $ 203,092       $ 90,688       $ 542,829   

Interest payments include actual interest on fixed rate debt and estimated interest for floating-rate debt based on December 31, 2013 rates. Interest rate swap payments include estimated net settlements of swap liabilities based on forecasted variable rates.

At December 31, 2013, the Company was under contract to acquire seven self-storage facilities for approximately $92.8 million. Six of the properties were acquired in January and February 2014 for $86.7 million. The purchase of the remaining facility by the Company is subject to customary conditions to closing, and there is no assurance that this facility will be acquired.

The Company has committed up to $2.5 million for a 16.7% limited partnership interest in an entity that is developing self storage facilities that will be managed by the Company. At December 31, 2013 none of the commitment has been funded.

ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES

In 2013, we acquired 11 self storage facilities comprising 0.6 million square feet in Colorado (1), Connecticut (1), Florida (1), Massachusetts (1), New Jersey (2), New York (3), and Texas (2) for a total purchase price of $94.9 million. Based on the trailing financials of the entities from which the properties were acquired, the weighted average capitalization rate was 4.8% on these purchases and ranged from 2.3% to 6.5%. In addition to the properties acquired, in November 2013 the Company entered into lease agreements with respect to four self storage facilities in New York (2) and Connecticut (2). Such leases have annual lease payments of $6 million with a provision for 4% annual increases, and an exclusive option to purchase the facilities for $120 million. In 2012, we acquired 28 self storage facilities comprising 2.2 million square feet in Arizona (1), Florida (8), Georgia (5), Illinois (9), North Carolina (1), Texas (3), and Virginia (1) for a total purchase price of $189.1 million. In 2011, we acquired 29 self storage facilities comprising 2.0 million square feet in New Jersey (3), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Missouri (1), Texas (22), and Virginia (1) for a total purchase price of $155.1 million.

 

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FUTURE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS

Our external growth strategy is to increase the number of facilities we own by acquiring suitable facilities in markets in which we already have operations, or to expand into new markets by acquiring several facilities at once in those new markets. We are actively pursuing acquisitions in 2014 and at December 31, 2013 we had seven properties under contract to be purchased for $92.8 million. Six of the properties were acquired in January and February 2014.

During 2013, we added 295,000 square feet to existing Properties and converted 9,000 square feet to premium storage for a total cost of approximately $17.9 million. During 2012, we added 372,000 square feet to existing Properties, and converted 35,000 square feet to premium storage for a total cost of approximately $22.5 million. In 2011, we added 118,000 square feet to existing Properties, and converted 2,000 square feet to premium storage for a total cost of approximately $7.2 million. In 2011, 2012, and 2013 we also installed solar panels at 13 locations for a total cost of approximately $3.3 million. Although we do not expect to construct any new facilities in 2014, we do plan to complete approximately $30 million in expansions and enhancements to existing facilities of which $8.2 million was paid prior to December 31, 2013.

In 2013, the Company spent approximately $13.7 million for recurring capitalized expenditures including roofing, paving, and office renovations. We expect to spend $17.1 million in 2014 on similar capital expenditures.

DISPOSITION OF PROPERTIES

During 2013, we sold four non-strategic storage facilities in Florida, Ohio, and Virginia for net proceeds of approximately $11.7 million resulting in a gain of approximately $2.4 million. During 2012, we sold 17 non-strategic storage facilities in Maryland, Michigan, and Texas for net proceeds of approximately $47.7 million resulting in a gain of approximately $4.5 million. During 2010 we sold ten non-strategic storage facilities located in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina and Virginia for net cash proceeds of $23.7 million resulting in a gain of $6.9 million.

We may seek to sell additional Properties to third parties or joint venture partners in 2014.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

Our off-balance sheet arrangements consist of our investment in two self storage joint ventures in which we have a 20% and 15% ownership, as well as our investment in the entity that owns the building that houses our corporate office in which we have a 49% ownership. We account for these real estate entities under the equity method. The debt held by the unconsolidated real estate entity is secured by the real estate owned by these entities, and is non-recourse to us. See Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K.

REIT QUALIFICATION AND DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS

As a REIT, we are not required to pay federal income tax on income that we distribute to our shareholders, provided that we satisfy certain requirements, including distributing at least 90% of our REIT taxable income for a taxable year. These distributions must be made in the year to which they relate, or in the following year if declared before we file our federal income tax return, and if they are paid not later than the date of the first regular dividend of the following year.

As a REIT, we must derive at least 95% of our total gross income from income related to real property, interest and dividends. In 2013, our percentage of revenue from such sources was approximately 97%, thereby passing the 95% test, and no special measures are expected to be required to enable us to maintain our REIT designation. Although we currently intend to operate in a manner designed to qualify as a REIT, it is possible that future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause our Board of Directors to revoke our REIT election.

 

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INTEREST RATE RISK

The primary market risk to which we believe we are exposed is interest rate risk, which may result from many factors, including government monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations, and other factors that are beyond our control.

We have entered into interest rate swap agreements in order to mitigate the effects of fluctuations in interest rates on our variable rate debt. Upon renewal or replacement of the credit facility, our total interest may change dependent on the terms we negotiate with the lenders; however, the LIBOR base rates have been contractually fixed on $325 million of our debt through the interest rate swap termination dates. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K.

Through September 2018, $325 million of our $374 million of floating rate unsecured debt is on a fixed rate basis after taking into account our interest rate swap agreements. Based on our outstanding unsecured floating rate debt of $374 million at December 31, 2013, a 100 basis point increase in interest rates would have a $0.5 million effect on our interest expense. These amounts were determined by considering the impact of the hypothetical interest rates on our borrowing cost and our interest rate hedge agreements in effect on December 31, 2013. These analyses do not consider the effects of the reduced level of overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment. Further, in the event of a change of such magnitude, we would consider taking actions to further mitigate our exposure to the change. However, due to the uncertainty of the specific actions that would be taken and their possible effects, the sensitivity analysis assumes no changes in our capital structure.

INFLATION

We do not believe that inflation has had or will have a direct effect on our operations. Substantially all of the leases at the facilities are on a month-to-month basis which provides us with the opportunity to increase rental rates as each lease matures.

SEASONALITY

Our revenues typically have been higher in the third and fourth quarters, primarily because self-storage facilities tend to experience greater occupancy during the late spring, summer and early fall months due to the greater incidence of residential moves and college student activity during these periods. However, we believe that our customer mix, diverse geographic locations, rental structure and expense structure provide adequate protection against undue fluctuations in cash flows and net revenues during off-peak seasons. Thus, we do not expect seasonality to affect materially distributions to shareholders.

 

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The information required is incorporated by reference to the information appearing under the caption “Interest Rate Risk” in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” above.

 

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.

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

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Sovran Self Storage, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 framework) and our report dated February 27, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Buffalo, New York
February 27, 2014

 

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SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     December 31,  
(dollars in thousands, except share data)    2013     2012  

Assets

    

Investment in storage facilities:

  

Land

   $ 312,053     $ 297,648  

Building, equipment, and construction in progress

     1,552,584       1,444,706  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,864,637       1,742,354  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (366,472     (324,963
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment in storage facilities, net

     1,498,165       1,417,391  

Cash and cash equivalents

     9,524       7,255  

Accounts receivable

     5,119       3,437  

Receivable from unconsolidated joint ventures

     883       856  

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

     30,391       34,255  

Prepaid expenses

     5,978       4,934  

Fair value of interest rate swap agreements

     794       —    

Other assets

     11,021       6,676  

Net assets of discontinued operations

     —         9,506  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 1,561,875     $ 1,484,310  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

    

Line of credit

   $ 49,000     $ 105,000  

Term notes

     575,000       575,000  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     37,741       36,564  

Deferred revenue

     6,708       6,388  

Fair value of interest rate swap agreements

     7,523       15,707  

Mortgages payable

     2,254       4,251  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     678,226       742,910  

Noncontrolling redeemable Operating Partnership Units at redemption value

     12,940       12,670  

Shareholders’ Equity

    

Common stock $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 32,532,991 shares outstanding at December 31, 2013 (30,446,620 at December 31, 2012)

     337       316  

Additional paid-in capital

     1,066,399       943,604  

Dividends in excess of net income

     (162,450     (172,773

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (6,402     (15,242

Treasury stock at cost, 1,171,886 shares

     (27,175     (27,175
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     870,709       728,730  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 1,561,875     $ 1,484,310  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)    2013     2012     2011  

Revenues

      

Rental income

   $ 253,384     $ 217,906     $ 188,371  

Other operating income

     20,123       16,176       12,489  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

     273,507       234,082       200,860  

Expenses

      

Property operations and maintenance

     61,316       55,163       51,793  

Real estate taxes

     26,496       22,076       19,185  

General and administrative

     34,939       32,313       25,986  

Acquisition costs

     3,129       4,328       3,278  

Impairment loss

     —          —          1,047  

Operating leases of storage facilities

     1,331       —          —     

Depreciation and amortization

     45,233       40,542       34,836  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     172,444       154,422       136,125  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     101,063       79,660       64,735  

Other income (expenses)

      

Interest expense

     (32,000     (33,166     (38,549

Interest income

     40       4       83  

Casualty loss

     —          —          (126

Gain on sale of real estate

     421       687       1,511  

Equity in income (losses) of joint ventures

     1,948       936       (340
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     71,472       48,121       27,314  

Income from discontinued operations (including a gain on disposal of $2,431 in 2013 and $4,498 in 2012)

     3,123       7,520       4,215  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     74,595       55,641       31,529  

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (469     (513     (937
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

   $ 74,126     $ 55,128     $ 30,592  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per common share attributable to common shareholders - basic

      

Continuing operations

   $ 2.27     $ 1.62     $ 0.96  

Discontinued operations

     0.10       0.26       0.15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share - basic

   $ 2.37     $ 1.88     $ 1.11  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per common share attributable to common shareholders - diluted

      

Continuing operations

   $ 2.26     $ 1.61     $ 0.95  

Discontinued operations

     0.10       0.26       0.15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share - diluted

   $ 2.36     $ 1.87     $ 1.10  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)    2013     2012     2011  

Net income

   $ 74,595     $ 55,641     $ 31,529  

Other comprehensive income:

      

Change in fair value of derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense

     8,840       (4,987     (1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

     83,435       50,654       31,528  

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (525     (467     (937
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders

   $ 82,910     $ 50,187     $ 30,591  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

(dollars in thousands, except share data)    Common
Stock
Shares
     Common
Stock
     Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Dividends in
Excess of
Net Income
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)
    Treasury
Stock
    Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 

Balance January 1, 2011

     27,650,829      $ 288      $ 816,986      $ (148,264   $ (10,254   $ (27,175   $ 631,581  

Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock

     1,166,875        12        46,022       —         —         —         46,034  

Exercise of stock options

     28,050        —          728       —         —         —         728  

Issuance of non-vested stock

     106,602        1        616       —         —         —         617  

Earned portion of non-vested stock

     —          —          1,492       —         —         —         1,492  

Stock option expense

     —          —          302       —         —         —         302  

Deferred compensation outside directors

     —          —          239       —         —         —         239  

Carrying value less than redemption value on redeemed noncontrolling interest

     —          —          (3,918     —         —         —         (3,918

Adjustment to redemption value of noncontrolling redeemable Operating Partnership Units

     —          —          —         (2,227     —         —         (2,227

Net income attributable to common shareholders

     —          —          —         30,592       —         —         30,592  

Change in fair value of derivatives

     —          —          —         —         (1 )     —         (1 )

Dividends

     —          —          —         (49,900     —         —         (49,900
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2011

     28,952,356      $ 301      $ 862,467      $ (169,799   $ (10,255   $ (27,175   $ 655,539  

Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock

     1,400,931        14        75,192       —         —         —         75,206  

Exercise of stock options

     91,520        1        3,735       —         —         —         3,736  

Issuance of non-vested stock

     1,813        —          —         —         —         —         —    

Earned portion of non-vested stock

     —          —          2,392       —         —         —         2,392  

Stock option expense

     —          —          280       —         —         —         280  

Deferred compensation outside directors

     —          —          122       —         —         —         122  

Carrying value less than redemption value on redeemed noncontrolling interest

     —          —          (584     —         —         —         (584

Adjustment to redemption value of noncontrolling redeemable Operating Partnership Units

     —          —          —         (5,088     —         —         (5,088

Net income attributable to common shareholders

     —          —          —         55,128       —         —         55,128  

Change in fair value of derivatives

     —          —          —         —         (4,987 )     —         (4,987 )

Dividends

     —          —          —         (53,014     —         —         (53,014
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2012

     30,446,620      $ 316      $ 943,604      $ (172,773   $ (15,242   $ (27,175   $ 728,730  

Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock

     1,667,819        17        107,810       —         —         —         107,827  

Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock through Dividend Reinvestment Plan

     68,957        1        4,677       —         —         —         4,678  

Exercise of stock options

     160,515        1        7,016       —         —         —         7,017  

Issuance of non-vested stock

     189,080        2        (2     —         —         —         —    

Earned portion of non-vested stock

     —          —          2,876       —         —         —         2,876  

Stock option expense

     —          —          301       —         —         —         301  

Deferred compensation outside directors

     —          —          118       —         —         —         118  

Carrying value less than redemption value on redeemed noncontrolling interest

     —          —          (1     —         —         —         (1

Adjustment to redemption value of noncontrolling redeemable Operating Partnership Units

     —          —          —         (524     —         —         (524

Net income attributable to common shareholders

     —          —          —         74,126       —         —         74,126  

Change in fair value of derivatives

     —          —          —         —         8,840       —         8,840  

Dividends

     —          —          —         (63,279     —         —         (63,279
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2013

     32,532,991      $ 337      $ 1,066,399      $ (162,450   $ (6,402   $ (27,175   $ 870,709  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
(dollars in thousands)    2013     2012     2011  

Operating Activities

      

Net income

   $ 74,595     $ 55,641     $ 31,529  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization

     45,546       41,679       36,578  

Amortization of deferred financing fees

     834       836       1,184  

Gain on sale of storage facilities

     (2,431     (4,498     —    

Gain on sale of real estate

     (421     (687     (1,511

Casualty loss

     —         —         126  

Impairment loss

     —         —         1,047  

Equity in (income) losses of joint ventures

     (1,948     (936     340  

Distributions from unconsolidated joint venture

     2,630       2,184       944  

Non-vested stock earned

     2,994       2,513       1,492  

Stock option expense

     301       280       302  

Changes in assets and liabilities (excluding the effects of acquisitions):

      

Accounts receivable

     (1,659     (451     (523

Prepaid expenses

     (810     (977     434  

Advances to joint ventures

     (27     (242     (413

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     1,079       4,240       7,988  

Deferred revenue

     (37     (820     380  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     120,646       98,762       79,897  

Investing Activities

      

Acquisition of storage facilities

     (94,759     (186,870     (150,444

Improvements, equipment additions, and construction in progress

     (33,889     (36,845     (28,064

Net proceeds from the sale of storage facilities

     11,741       47,698       —    

Net proceeds from the sale of real estate

     4,866       3,298       2,019  

Casualty insurance proceeds received

     —         626       588  

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

     (4,237     (3,571     (13,571

Return of capital from unconsolidated joint ventures

     7,360       —         —    

Property deposits

     (5,427     —         (407
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (114,345     (175,664     (189,879

Financing Activities

      

Net proceeds from sale of common stock

     119,522       78,943       47,001  

Proceeds from line of credit

     152,000       154,000       198,000  

Proceeds from term notes

     325,000       —         325,000  

Repayment of line of credit

     (208,000     (95,000     (162,000

Repayment of term notes

     (325,000     —         (150,000

Financing costs

     (1,554     —         (4,146

Dividends paid - common stock

     (63,279     (53,014     (49,900

Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders

     (402     (549     (1,177

Redemption of operating partnership units

     (322     (7,372     —    

Additional investment in Locke Sovran II LLC

     —         —         (14,199

Mortgage principal payments

     (1,997     (172     (77,042
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (4,032     76,836       111,537  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     2,269       (66 )     1,555  

Cash at beginning of period

     7,255       7,321       5,766  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

   $ 9,524     $ 7,255     $ 7,321  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information

      

Cash paid for interest, net of interest capitalized

   $ 32,909     $ 32,402     $ 35,134  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC. - DECEMBER 31, 2013

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. ORGANIZATION

Sovran Self Storage, Inc. (the “Company,” “We,” “Our,” or “Sovran”), a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (a “REIT”), was formed on April 19, 1995 to own and operate self-storage facilities throughout the United States. On June 26, 1995, the Company commenced operations effective with the completion of its initial public offering. At December 31, 2013, we had an ownership interest in, lease, and/or manage 478 self-storage properties in 25 states under the name Uncle Bob’s Self Storage ®. Among our 478 self-storage properties are 25 properties that we manage for an unconsolidated joint venture (Sovran HHF Storage Holdings LLC) of which we are a 20% owner, 30 properties that we manage for an unconsolidated joint venture (Sovran HHF Storage Holdings II LLC) of which we are a 15% owner, and 22 properties that we manage and have no ownership interest, and four properties we lease. Approximately 40% of the Company’s revenue is derived from stores in the states of Texas and Florida.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation: All of the Company’s assets are owned by, and all its operations are conducted through, Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). Sovran Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Subsidiary”), is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership; the Company is a limited partner of the Operating Partnership, and through its ownership of the Subsidiary and its limited partnership interest controls the operations of the Operating Partnership, holding a 99.4% ownership interest therein as of December 31, 2013. The remaining ownership interests in the Operating Partnership (the “Units”) are held by certain former owners of assets acquired by the Operating Partnership subsequent to its formation.

We consolidate all wholly owned subsidiaries. Partially owned subsidiaries and joint ventures are consolidated when we control the entity. Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the Operating Partnership, Uncle Bob’s Management, LLC (the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiary), Locke Sovran I, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary), and Locke Sovran II, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Investments in joint ventures that we do not control but for which we have significant influence over are accounted for using the equity method.

On June 30, 2011, the Company entered into a newly formed joint venture agreement with an owner of a self-storage facility in New Jersey (West Deptford JV LLC). As part of the agreement the Company contributed $4.2 million to the joint venture for a $2.8 million mortgage note at 8%, a 20% common interest, and a $1.4 million preferred interest with an 8% preferred return. The Company had concluded that this joint venture is a variable interest entity pursuant to the guidance in FASB ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation” on the basis that the total equity investment in the joint venture is not sufficient to permit the joint venture to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from its investors. On February 5, 2013 the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement to sell its common and preferred interests in West Deptford JV LLC to the other joint venture partner for approximately $1.4 million, resulting in a gain of $0.4 million. Simultaneous with this transaction the joint venture partner also repaid the $2.8 million mortgage note held by the Company. As a result of these transactions the Company no longer holds any ownership interest in this joint venture.

Included in the consolidated balance sheets are noncontrolling redeemable operating partnership units. These interests are presented in the “mezzanine” section of the consolidated balance sheet because they do not meet the functional definition of a liability or equity under current accounting literature. These represent the outside ownership interests of the limited partners in the Operating Partnership. At December 31, 2013, there were 198,913 noncontrolling redeemable operating partnership Units outstanding (204,028 at December 31, 2012). These unitholders are entitled to receive distributions per unit equivalent to the dividends declared per share on the Company’s common stock. The Operating Partnership is obligated to redeem each of these limited partnership Units in the Operating Partnership at the request of the holder thereof for cash equal to the fair market value of a share of the Company’s common stock, at the time of such redemption, provided that the Company at its option may elect to acquire any such Unit presented for

 

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redemption for one common share or cash. The Company accounts for these noncontrolling redeemable Operating Partnership Units under the provisions of EITF D-98, “Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities” which are included in FASB ASC Topic 480-10-S99. The application of the FASB ASC Topic 480-10-S99 accounting model requires the noncontrolling interest to follow normal noncontrolling interest accounting and then be marked to redemption value at the end of each reporting period if higher (but never adjusted below that normal noncontrolling interest accounting amount). The offset to the adjustment to the carrying amount of the noncontrolling redeemable Operating Partnership Units is reflected in dividends in excess of net income. Accordingly, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, noncontrolling redeemable Operating Partnership Units are reflected at redemption value at December 31, 2013 and 2012, equal to the number of Units outstanding multiplied by the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at that date. Redemption value exceeded the value determined under the Company’s historical basis of accounting at those dates.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   2013     2012  

Beginning balance noncontrolling redeemable Operating Partnership Units

   $ 12,670     $ 14,466  

Redemption of Operating Partnership Units

     (322     (7,432

Redemption value in excess of carrying value

     1        584   

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests - consolidated joint venture

     469       513  

Distributions

     (402     (549

Adjustment to redemption value

     524       5,088  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance noncontrolling redeemable Operating Partnership Units

   $ 12,940     $ 12,670  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include $34,000 and $33,000 held in escrow for encumbered properties at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable are composed of trade and other receivables recorded at billed amounts and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable uncollectible amounts in the Company’s existing accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance based on a number of factors, including experience, credit worthiness of customers, and current market and economic conditions. The Company reviews the allowance for doubtful accounts on a regular basis. Account balances are charged against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded as a reduction of accounts receivable and amounted to $0.4 million, $0.4 million and $0.5 million at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Revenue and Expense Recognition: Rental income is recognized when earned pursuant to month-to-month leases for storage space. Promotional discounts are recognized as a reduction to rental income over the promotional period, which is generally during the first month of occupancy. Rental income received prior to the start of the rental period is included in deferred revenue. Equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures that we have significant influence over is recognized based on our ownership interest in the earnings of these entities.

Cost of operations, general and administrative expense, interest expense and advertising costs are expensed as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, advertising costs were $5.4 million, $4.6 million, and $3.2 million, respectively. The Company accrues property taxes based on estimates and historical trends. If these estimates are incorrect, the timing and amount of expense recognition would be affected.

Other Operating Income: Consists primarily of sales of storage-related merchandise (locks and packing supplies), insurance commissions, incidental truck rentals, and management and acquisition fees from unconsolidated joint ventures.

Investment in Storage Facilities: Storage facilities are recorded at cost. The purchase price of acquired facilities is allocated to land, land improvements, building, equipment, and in-place customer leases based on the fair value of each component. The fair values of land are determined based upon comparable market sales

 

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information. The fair values of buildings are determined based upon estimates of current replacement costs adjusted for depreciation on the properties. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, $3.1 million, $4.3 million and $3.3 million of acquisition related costs were incurred and expensed, respectively.

Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of forty years for buildings and improvements, and five to twenty years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Expenditures for significant renovations or improvements that extend the useful life of assets are capitalized. Interest and other costs incurred during the construction period of major expansions are capitalized. Capitalized interest during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $0.1 million, $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.

Whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the basis of the Company’s property may not be recoverable, the Company’s policy is to assess any impairment of value. Impairment is evaluated based upon comparing the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows to the carrying value of the property, on a property by property basis. If the sum of the undiscounted cash flow is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, no assets had been determined to be impaired under this policy. At December 31, 2011, the Company determined that a building was impaired due to a structural deficiency. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.0 million in 2011 related to the write-off of the building value.

Other Assets: Included in other assets are net loan acquisition costs, property deposits, and the value placed on in-place customer leases at the time of acquisition. The loan acquisition costs were $6.3 million and $5.9 million at December 31, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Accumulated amortization on the loan acquisition costs was approximately $2.0 million and $2.3 million at December 31, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Loan acquisition costs are amortized over the terms of the related debt. Property deposits at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $5.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

The Company allocates a portion of the purchase price of acquisitions to in-place customer leases. The methodology used to determine the fair value of in-place customer leases is disclosed in Note 9. The Company amortizes in-place customer leases on a straight-line basis over 12 months (the estimated future benefit period).

Amortization expense related to financing fees was $0.8 million, $0.8 million and $1.2 million for the periods ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures: The Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures, where the Company has significant influence, but not control and joint ventures which are VIEs in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary, are recorded under the equity method of accounting in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Under the equity method, the Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures is stated at cost and adjusted for the Company’s share of net earnings or losses and reduced by distributions. Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures is generally recognized based on the Company’s ownership interest in the earnings of each of the unconsolidated joint ventures. For the purposes of presentation in the statement of cash flows, the Company follows the “look through” approach for classification of distributions from joint ventures. Under this approach, distributions are reported under operating cash flow unless the facts and circumstances of a specific distribution clearly indicate that it is a return of capital (e.g., a liquidating dividend or distribution of the proceeds from the joint venture’s sale of assets), in which case it is reported as an investing activity.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consists primarily of trade payables, accrued interest, and property tax accruals. The Company accrues property tax expense based on estimates and historical trends. Actual expense could differ from these estimates.

Income Taxes: The Company qualifies as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and will generally not be subject to corporate income taxes to the extent it distributes its taxable income to its shareholders and complies with certain other requirements.

 

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The Company has elected to treat one of its subsidiaries as a taxable REIT subsidiary. In general, the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiary may perform additional services for tenants and generally may engage in certain real estate or non-real estate related business. A taxable REIT subsidiary is subject to corporate federal and state income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities.

For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded federal and state income tax expense of $0.9 million, $1.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively. The 2013 income tax expense includes current expense of $1.0 million and deferred tax benefit of $0.1 million. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no material unrecognized tax benefits. Interest and penalties relating to uncertain tax positions will be recognized in income tax expense when incurred. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had no interest or penalties related to uncertain tax provisions. Net income taxes payable and the deferred tax liability of our taxable REIT subsidiary are classified within accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiary has current prepaid taxes of $0.3 million and a deferred tax liability of $0.9 million. As of December 31, 2012, the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiary had current prepaid taxes of $0.4 million and a deferred tax liability of $1.0 million.

Derivative Financial Instruments: The Company accounts for derivatives in accordance with ASC Topic 815 “Derivatives and Hedging”, which requires companies to carry all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The Company determines the fair value of derivatives using an income approach. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, if so, the reason for holding it. The Company’s use of derivative instruments is limited to cash flow hedges of certain interest rate risks.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, an amendment to FASB ASC Topic 220. The update requires disclosure of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present either on the face of the statement of operations or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For amounts not reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures that provide additional detail about those amounts. This ASU is effective prospectively for the Company’s fiscal years, and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted ASU No. 2013-02 in 2013. The adoption of ASU No. 2013-02 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Stock-Based Compensation: The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the provisions of ASC Topic 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation”. The Company recognizes compensation cost in its financial statements for all share based payments granted, modified, or settled during the period. For awards with graded vesting, compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the related vesting period.

The Company recorded compensation expense (included in general and administrative expense) of $301,000, $280,000 and $302,000 related to stock options and $2.9 million, $2.4 million and $1.5 million related to amortization of non-vested stock grants for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company uses the Black-Scholes Merton option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted subsequent to the adoption of ASC Topic 718. The application of this pricing model involves assumptions that are judgmental and sensitive in the determination of compensation expense. The weighted average for key assumptions used in determining the fair value of options granted during 2013 follows:

 

     Weighted Average  

Expected life (years)

     4.50   

Risk free interest rate

     0.91

Expected volatility

     32.20

Expected dividend yield

     3.15

Fair value

   $ 13.95   

 

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The weighted-average fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, were $12.40 and $10.09, respectively.

To determine expected volatility, the Company uses historical volatility based on daily closing prices of its Common Stock over periods that correlate with the expected terms of the options granted. The risk-free rate is based on the United States Treasury yield curve at the time of grant for the expected life of the options granted. Expected dividends are based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts. The expected life of stock options is based on the midpoint between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term.

During 2013 and 2011, the Company issued performance based non-vested stock to certain executives. The fair value for the performance based non-vested shares granted in 2013 and 2011 was estimated at the time the shares were granted using a Monte Carlo pricing model applying the following assumptions:

 

     2013     2011  

Expected life (years)

     3.0        2.1   

Risk free interest rate

     0.64     0.28

Expected volatility

     24.78     30.75

Fair value

   $ 35.32      $ 28.66   

The Monte Carlo pricing model was not used to value any other 2013, 2012 and 2011 non-vested shares granted as no market conditions were present in these awards. The value of these other non-vested shares was equal to the stock price on the date of grant.

Reclassification: Certain amounts from the 2012 and 2011 financial statements have been reclassified as a result of the sale of four storage facilities in 2013 that have been reclassified as discontinued operations.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company reports earnings per share data in accordance ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share.” Effective January 1, 2009, FASB ASC Topic 260 was updated for the issuance of FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities”, or FSP EITF 03-6-1, with transition guidance included in FASB ASC Topic 260-10-65-2. Under FSP EITF 03-6-1, unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings-per-share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company has calculated its basic and diluted earnings per share using the two-class method. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share utilizing the two-class method.

 

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     Year Ended December 31,  

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

   2013      2012      2011  

Numerator:

        

Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders

   $ 71,023      $ 47,677      $ 26,427  

Denominator:

        

Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average shares

     31,297        29,358        27,674  

Effect of Dilutive Securities:

        

Stock options and non-vested stock

     156        131        51  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversion

     31,453        29,489        27,725  

Basic Earnings per Common Share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders

   $ 2.27      $ 1.62      $ 0.96  

Basic Earnings per Common Share attributable to common shareholders

   $ 2.37      $ 1.88      $ 1.11  

Diluted Earnings per Common Share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders

   $ 2.26      $ 1.61      $ 0.95  

Diluted Earnings per Common Share attributable to common shareholders

   $ 2.36      $ 1.87      $ 1.10  

Not included in the effect of dilutive securities above are 2,000 stock options and 112,664 unvested restricted shares for the year ended December 31, 2013; and 31,375 stock options and 121,711 unvested restricted shares for the year ended December 31, 2012; and 305,468 stock options and 157,903 unvested restricted shares for the year ended December 31, 2011, because their effect would be antidilutive.

4. INVESTMENT IN STORAGE FACILITIES

The following summarizes activity in storage facilities during the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   2013     2012  

Cost:

    

Beginning balance

   $ 1,742,354     $ 1,525,283  

Acquisition of storage facilities

     93,376       185,431  

Improvements and equipment additions

     32,241       42,269  

Increase (decrease) in construction in progress

     1,570       (6,031

Dispositions and impairments

     (4,904     (4,598
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 1,864,637     $ 1,742,354  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation:

    

Beginning balance

   $ 324,963     $ 289,082  

Additions during the year

     41,929       37,226  

Dispositions and impairments

     (420     (1,345
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 366,472     $ 324,963  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The assets and liabilities of the acquired storage facilities, which primarily consist of tangible and intangible assets, are measured at fair value on the date of acquisition in accordance with the principles of FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” During 2013 and 2012, the Company acquired 11 and 28 self-storage facilities, respectively, and the purchase price of the facilities was assigned as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)

                        Consideration paid     Acquisition Date Fair Value  

State

   Number of
Properties
     Date of
Acquisition
     Purchase
Price
     Cash
Paid
     Loan
Assumed
     Net Other
Liabilities
(Assets)
    Land      Building,
Equipment,
and
Improvements
     In-Place
Customers
Leases
     Closing
Costs
Expensed
 

2013

                            

Texas

     1         2/11/2013       $ 2,400       $ 2,382       $ —         $ 18      $ 337       $ 2,005       $ 58       $ 125   

New York

     1         3/22/2013         11,050         11,119         —           (69     2,122         8,736         192         244   

Massachusetts

     1         3/22/2013         8,850         8,848         —           2        1,553         7,186         111         141   

New York

     2         8/29/2013         22,000         21,985         —           15        3,320         18,378         302         466   

Colorado

     1         9/30/2013         5,940         5,859         —           81        628         5,201         111         167   

New Jersey

     1         11/26/2013         8,535         8,499         —           36        1,843         6,544         148         249   

Florida

     1         12/4/2013         6,300         6,231         —           69        868         5,306         126         153   

Texas

     1         12/27/2013         6,900         6,873         —           27        1,547         5,226         127         337   

Connecticut

     1         12/30/2013         10,160         10,209         —           (49     1,174         8,817         169         196   

New Jersey

     1         12/30/2013         12,765         12,754         —           11        1,639         10,946         180         359   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total acquired 2013

     11          $ 94,900       $ 94,759       $ —         $ 141      $ 15,031       $ 78,345       $ 1,524       $ 2,437   

Leased stores (CT, NY)

     4         11/1/2013         —           —           —           —          —           —           —           692   
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total acquired or leased

     15          $ 94,900       $ 94,759       $ —         $ 141      $ 15,031       $ 78,345       $ 1,524       $ 3,129   
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2012

                            

Florida

     1         5/16/2012       $ 15,340       $ 15,163       $ —         $ 177      $ 2,960       $ 12,077       $ 303       $ 457   

Illinois

     2         6/6/2012         20,750         20,304         —           446        3,871         16,486         393         420   

Virginia

     1         6/20/2012         6,920         6,884         —           36        911         5,862         147         196   

Georgia

     1         7/18/2012         8,500         8,442         —           58        1,560         6,766         174         49   

Florida

     3         9/18/2012         15,957         15,749         —           208        2,176         13,461         320         328   

Georgia

     4         9/18/2012         26,883         26,856         —           27        4,438         22,110         335         487   

North Carolina

     1         9/19/2012         7,400         7,374         —           26        2,337         4,900         163         221   

Illinois

     1         9/27/2012         4,435         4,365         —           70        1,213         3,129         93         143   

Illinois

     1         12/10/2012         7,100         6,939         —           161        1,051         5,893         156         221   

Arizona

     1         12/18/2012         4,650         4,639         —           11        910         3,657         83         83   

Illinois

     4         12/20/2012         32,250         31,747         —           503        7,080         24,589         581         598   

Forida

     4         12/21/2012         21,407         21,278         —           129        4,805         16,052         550         607   

Texas

     3         12/27/2012         14,050         13,956         —           94        2,652         11,091         307         425   

Illnois

     1         12/31/2012         3,450         3,404         —           46        268         3,126         56         93   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total acquired 2012

     28          $ 189,092       $ 187,100       $ —         $ 1,992      $ 36,232       $ 149,199       $ 3,661       $ 4,328   
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

All of the properties acquired in 2013 and 2012 were purchased from unrelated third parties. The operating results of the acquired facilities have been included in the Company’s operations since the respective acquisition dates.

The Company measures the fair value of in-place customer lease intangible assets based on the Company’s experience with customer turnover. The Company amortizes in-place customer leases on a straight-line basis over 12 months (the estimated future benefit period). In-place customer leases are included in other assets on the Company’s balance sheet as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   2013     2012  

In-place customer leases

   $ 14,643     $ 13,228  

Accumulated amortization

     (13,551     (10,337
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net carrying value at December 31,

   $ 1,092     $ 2,891  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Amortization expense related to in-place customer leases was $3.3 million, $3.3 million, and $1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Amortization expense in 2014 is expected to be $1.1 million.

5. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

In the 4th quarter of 2013, the Company sold four non-strategic storage facilities in Florida (2), Ohio (1), and Virginia (1) for net proceeds of approximately $11.7 million resulting in a gain of approximately $2.4 million. In 2012, the Company sold 17 non-strategic storage facilities in Maryland (1), Michigan (4), and Texas (12) for net proceeds of approximately $47.7 million resulting in a gain of approximately $4.5 million. The operations of these facilities and the loss or gain on sale are reported as discontinued operations. Cash flows of discontinued operations have not been segregated from the cash flows of continuing operations on the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. The following is a summary of the amounts reported as discontinued operations:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  

(dollars in thousands)

   2013     2012     2011  

Total revenue

   $ 1,726     $ 7,069     $ 10,295  

Property operations and maintenance expense

     (576 )     (2,189 )     (3,120 )

Real estate tax expense

     (145 )     (721 )     (1,218 )

Depreciation and amortization expense

     (313 )     (1,137 )     (1,742 )

Net realized gain (loss) on sale of property

     2,431       4,498       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income from discontinued operations

   $ 3,123     $ 7,520     $ 4,215  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders was $71.0 million, $47.7 million and $26.4 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders was $3.1 million, $7.5 million and $4.2 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

6. UNSECURED LINE OF CREDIT AND TERM NOTES

Borrowings outstanding on our unsecured line of credit and term notes are as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   Dec. 31,
2013
     Dec. 31,
2012
 

Revolving line of credit borrowings

   $ 49,000      $ 105,000  

Term note due September 4, 2013

     —          20,000  

Term note due September 4, 2013

     —          80,000  

Term note due April 13, 2016

     150,000        150,000  

Term note due August 3, 2018

     —          225,000  

Term note due June 4, 2020

     225,000        —    

Term note due June 4, 2020

     100,000        —    

Term note due August 5, 2021

     100,000        100,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total term notes payable

   $ 575,000      $ 575,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

On June 4, 2013, the Company entered into an amendment to its unsecured credit arrangements. As part of the amended agreement, the Company entered into a $225 million unsecured term note maturing June 4, 2020 bearing interest at LIBOR plus a margin based on the Company’s credit rating (at December 31, 2013 the margin is 1.65%). The agreement also provides for a $175 million (expandable to $250 million) revolving line of credit bearing interest at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus a margin based on the Company’s credit rating (at December 31, 2013 the margin is 1.50%), and requires a 0.20% facility fee. The interest rate at December 31, 2013 on the Company’s available line of credit was approximately 1.67% (2.21% at December 31, 2012). At December 31, 2013, there was $125.3 million available on the unsecured line of credit net of outstanding letters of credit of $0.7 million and without considering the additional availability under the expansion feature. The revolving line of credit has a maturity date of June 4, 2018, but can be extended for two one-year periods at the Company’s option with the payment of an extension fee equal to 0.125% of the total line of credit commitment.

 

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In addition, on June 4, 2013, as part of the amendment to its unsecured credit arrangement, the Company secured an additional $100 million term note with a delayed draw feature that was used to fund the Company’s term notes that matured in September 2013. The delayed draw term note matures June 4, 2020 and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin based on the Company’s credit rating (at December 31, 2013 the margin is 1.65%).

In connection with the execution of the amendment to our unsecured credit agreement, it was determined that the borrowing capacity of each lender participating in the revolving line of credit exceeded their borrowing capacities prior to the amendment. As a result, unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the agreement prior to its amendment remain deferred and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the newly amended agreement. Fees and other costs paid to execute the amendment relating to the revolving line of credit totaling $0.5 million were recorded as additional deferred financing costs and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the newly amended agreement.

The Company paid $1.1 million in fees to lenders for their commitments under the unsecured term note portion of the newly amended agreement. These lenders’ commitments were determined to be a modification of their unsecured term note commitments prior to the amendment. Such costs were recorded as additional deferred financing costs and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the newly amended agreement. In addition, previously unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the unsecured term note commitments prior to the amendment remain deferred and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the newly amended agreement.

In 2011, the Company entered into a $100 million term note maturing August 5, 2021 bearing interest at a fixed rate of 5.54%. The interest rate on the term note increases to 7.29% if the notes are not rated by at least one rating agency, the credit rating on the notes is downgraded or if the Company’s credit rating is downgraded. The proceeds from this term note were used to fund acquisitions and investments in unconsolidated joint ventures.

The Company also maintains a $150 million unsecured term note maturing April 13, 2016 bearing interest at 6.38%. The interest rate on the $150 million unsecured term note increases to 8.13% if the notes are not rated by at least one rating agency, the credit rating on the notes is downgraded or the Company’s credit rating is downgraded.

The line of credit and term notes require the Company to meet certain financial covenants, measured on a quarterly basis, including prescribed leverage, fixed charge coverage, minimum net worth, limitations on additional indebtedness and limitations on dividend payouts. At December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with its debt covenants.

We believe that if operating results remain consistent with historical levels and levels of other debt and liabilities remain consistent with amounts outstanding at December 31, 2013 the entire availability on the line of credit could be drawn without violating our debt covenants.

The Company’s fixed rate term notes contain a provision that allows for the noteholders to call the debt upon a change of control of the Company at an amount that includes a make whole premium based on rates in effect on the date of the change of control.

 

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7. MORTGAGES PAYABLE AND DEBT MATURITIES

Mortgages payable at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of the following:

 

(dollars in thousands)

   December 31,
2013
     December 31,
2012
 

6.76% mortgage note due September 11, 2013, secured by 1 self-storage facility, repaid September 11, 2013

     —          896  

6.35% mortgage note due March 11, 2014, secured by 1 self-storage facility, repaid December 11, 2013

     —          983  

5.99% mortgage notes due May 1, 2026, secured by 1 self-storage facility with an aggregate net book value of $4.4 million, principal and interest paid monthly (effective interest rate 6.18%)

     2,254        2,372  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total mortgages payable

   $ 2,254      $ 4,251  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The table below summarizes the Company’s debt obligations and interest rate derivatives at December 31, 2013. The estimated fair value of financial instruments is subjective in nature and is dependent on a number of important assumptions, including discount rates and relevant comparable market information associated with each financial instrument. The fair value of the fixed rate term notes and mortgage notes were estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. These assumptions are considered Level 2 inputs within the fair value hierarchy as described in Note 9. The carrying values of our variable rate debt instruments approximate their fair values as these debt instruments bear interest at current market rates that approximate market participant rates. This is considered a Level 2 input within the fair value hierarchy. The use of different market assumptions and estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the reported estimated fair value amounts. Accordingly, the estimates presented below are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company would realize in a current market exchange.

 

     Expected Maturity Date Including Discount         
(dollars in thousands)    2014      2015      2016      2017      2018      Thereafter      Total      Fair Value  

Line of credit - variable rate LIBOR + 1.5% (1.67% at December 31, 2013)

     —          —          —           —        $ 49,000        —        $ 49,000       $ 49,000   

Notes Payable:

                       

Term note - fixed rate 6.38%

     —          —        $ 150,000         —          —          —        $ 150,000       $ 168,565   

Term note - variable rate LIBOR+1.65% (1.82% at December 31, 2013)

     —          —          —          —          —        $ 225,000       $ 225,000       $ 225,000   

Term note - variable rate LIBOR+1.65% (1.82% at December 31, 2013)

     —          —          —          —          —        $ 100,000       $ 100,000       $ 100,000   

Term note - fixed rate 5.54%

     —          —          —          —          —        $ 100,000       $ 100,000       $ 110,816   

Mortgage notes - fixed rate 5.99%

   $ 126       $ 134      $ 142      $ 151      $ 160      $ 1,541       $ 2,254       $ 2,310   

Interest rate derivatives - asset

     —          —          —          —          —          —          —        $ (794

Interest rate derivatives - liability

     —          —          —          —          —          —          —        $ 7,523   

8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Interest rate swaps are used to adjust the proportion of total debt that is subject to variable interest rates. The interest rate swaps require the Company to pay an amount equal to a specific fixed rate of interest times a notional principal amount and to receive in return an amount equal to a variable rate of interest times the same notional amount. The notional amounts are not exchanged. No other cash payments are made unless the contract is terminated prior to its maturity, in which case the contract would likely be settled for an amount equal to its fair value. The Company enters interest rate swaps with a number of major financial institutions to minimize counterparty credit risk.

 

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The interest rate swaps qualify and are designated as hedges of the amount of future cash flows related to interest payments on variable rate debt. Therefore, the interest rate swaps are recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value and the related gains or losses are deferred in shareholders’ equity as Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (“AOCL”). These deferred gains and losses are recognized in interest expense during the period or periods in which the related interest payments affect earnings. However, to the extent that the interest rate swaps are not perfectly effective in offsetting the change in value of the interest payments being hedged, the ineffective portion of these contracts is recognized in earnings immediately. Ineffectiveness was deminimus in 2013, 2012, and 2011.

The Company has interest rate swap agreements in effect at December 31, 2013 as detailed below to effectively convert a total of $325 million of variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt.

 

Notional Amount

   Effective Date      Expiration Date      Fixed
Rate Paid
    Floating Rate
Received
 

$125 Million

     9/1/2011         8/1/18         2.3700     1 month LIBOR   

$100 Million

     12/30/11         12/29/17         1.6125     1 month LIBOR   

$100 Million

     9/4/13         9/4/18         1.3710     1 month LIBOR   

$100 Million

     12/29/17         11/29/19         3.9680     1 month LIBOR   

$125 Million

     8/1/18         6/1/20         4.1930     1 month LIBOR   

The interest rate swap agreements are the only derivative instruments, as defined by FASB ASC Topic 815 “Derivatives and Hedging”, held by the Company. During 2013, 2012, and 2011, the net reclassification from AOCL to interest expense was $5.3 million, $4.9 million and $10.5 million, respectively, based on payments made under the swap agreements. Based on current interest rates, the Company estimates that payments under the interest rate swaps will be approximately $5.5 million in 2014. Payments made under the interest rate swap agreements will be reclassified to interest expense as settlements occur. The fair value of the swap agreements, including accrued interest, was an asset of $0.8 million and a liability of $7.5 million at December 31, 2013, and a liability of $15.7 million at December 31, 2012.

The Company agreements with its interest rate swap counterparties contain provisions pursuant to which the Company could be declared in default of its derivative obligations if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender. The interest rate swap agreements also incorporate other loan covenants of the Company. Failure to comply with the loan covenant provisions would result in the Company being in default on the interest rate swap agreements. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had not posted any collateral related to the interest rate swap agreements. If the Company had breached any of these provisions as of December 31, 2013, it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at their net termination value of $6.7 million.

The changes in AOCL for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are summarized as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)

   Jan. 1, 2013
to
Dec. 31, 2013
    Jan. 1, 2012
to
Dec. 31, 2012
    Jan. 1, 2011
to
Dec. 31, 2011
 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss beginning of period

   $ (15,242   $ (10,255   $ (10,254

Realized loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to interest expense

     5,299        4,889        10,516   

Unrealized gain (loss) from changes in the fair value of the effective portion of the interest rate swaps

     3,541        (9,876     (10,517
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gain (loss) included in other comprehensive loss

     8,840        (4,987     (1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss end of period

   $ (6,402   $ (15,242   $ (10,255
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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In August 2011, the Company repaid $150 million in variable rate term notes. In August 2011, the Company also terminated two interest rate swap agreements that were designated as hedges of forecasted interest payments on variable rate debt. Realized losses recognized in interest expense in 2011 include $5.5 million in costs to terminate the interest rate swaps. The cost approximated the fair market values of the swaps at the dates of termination. No interest rate swap terminations occurred in 2013 or 2012.

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” in determining the fair value of its financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities. ASC Topic 820 establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to valuation used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on our own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

In May 2011 the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 represents the converged guidance of the FASB and the IASB (the “Boards”) on fair value measurements. The collective efforts of the Boards and their staffs, reflected in ASU 2011-04, have resulted in common requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements, including a consistent meaning of the term “fair value.” The Boards have concluded the common requirements will result in greater comparability of fair value measurements presented and disclosed in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and IFRS. The amendments in this ASU were required to be applied prospectively, and were effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2011-04 on January 1, 2012 and its adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company’s current fair value measurements or disclosures. The adoption is not expected to have a significant effect on any future fair value measurements or disclosures.

Refer to Note 7 for presentation of the fair values of debt obligations which are disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis.

The following table provides the assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

 

     Asset
(Liability)
    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3  

Interest rate swaps

     794        —          794        —    

Interest rate swaps

     (7,523     —          (7,523     —    

Interest rate swaps are over the counter securities with no quoted readily available Level 1 inputs, and therefore are measured at fair value using inputs that are directly observable in active markets and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy, using the income approach.

During 2013, assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis included the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition of 11 storage facilities (see note 4). To determine the fair value of land, the Company used prices per acre derived from observed transactions involving comparable land in similar locations, which is considered a Level 2 input. To determine the fair value of buildings, equipment and improvements, the Company used current replacement cost based on information derived from construction industry data by geographic region as adjusted for the age, condition, and economic obsolescence associated with these assets, which are considered Level 2 and 3 inputs. The fair value of in-place customer leases is based on the rent lost due to the amount of time required to replace existing customers which is based on the Company’s

 

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historical experience with turnover in its facilities, which is a Level 3 input. Other assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisitions consist primarily of prepaid or accrued real estate taxes and deferred revenues from advance monthly rentals paid by customers. The fair values of these assets and liabilities are based on their carrying values as they typically turn over within one year from the acquisition date and these are Level 3 inputs.

During 2011, the Company measured a storage facility at fair value as a result of the determination that the structure of a building was deficient and would need to be demolished. The fair value of the facility was determined by assessing the future discounted cash flows of the facility, which is considered a level 3 input. An impairment charge of $1.0 million was recorded in 2011 as a result of the write-down of the facility to fair value. No such impairment charge was recorded in 2013 or 2012.

10. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

The Company established the 2005 Award and Option Plan (the “Plan”) which replaced the expired 1995 Award and Option Plan for the purpose of attracting and retaining the Company’s executive officers and other key employees. 1,500,000 shares were authorized for issuance under the Plan. Options granted under the Plan vest ratably over four and eight years, and must be exercised within ten years from the date of grant. The exercise price for qualified incentive stock options must be at least equal to the fair market value of the common shares at the date of grant. As of December 31, 2013, options for 103,568 shares were outstanding under the Plans and options for 636,188 shares of common stock were available for future issuance. The Company may also grant other stock-based awards under the Plan, including restricted stock and performance-based vesting restricted stock awards.

The Company also established the 2009 Outside Directors’ Stock Option and Award Plan (the “Non-employee Plan”) which replaced the 1995 Outside Directors’ Stock Option Plan for the purpose of attracting and retaining the services of experienced and knowledgeable outside directors. The Non-employee Plan provides for the initial granting of options to purchase 3,500 shares of common stock and for the annual granting of options to purchase 2,000 shares of common stock to each eligible director. Such options vest over a one-year period for initial awards and immediately upon subsequent grants. In addition, each outside director receives non-vested shares annually equal to 80% of the annual fees paid to them. During the restriction period, the non-vested shares may not be sold, transferred, or otherwise encumbered. The holder of the non-vested shares has all rights of a holder of common shares, including the right to vote and receive dividends. During 2013, 1,832 non-vested shares were issued to outside directors. Such non-vested shares vest over a one-year period. The total shares reserved under the Non-employee Plan is 150,000. The exercise price for options granted under the Non-employee Plan is equal to the fair market value at the date of grant. As of December 31, 2013, options for 27,000 common shares and 21,166 of non-vested shares were outstanding under the Non-employee Plans. As of December 31, 2013 options for 94,539 shares of common stock were available for future issuance.

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information for the years ended December 31 follows:

 

     2013      2012      2011  
     Options     Weighted
average
exercise
price
     Options     Weighted
average
exercise
price
     Options     Weighted
average
exercise
price
 

Outstanding at beginning of year:

     273,248     $ 43.45        364,268     $ 42.76        387,318     $ 41.72  

Granted

     8,000       69.90        9,500       49.42        20,000       40.47  

Exercised

     (160,515     43.72        (91,520     40.82        (28,050     25.96  

Adjusted / (forfeited)

     9,835       36.37        (9,000     39.23        (15,000     44.29  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Outstanding at end of year

     130,568     $ 44.82        273,248     $ 43.45        364,268     $ 42.76  

Exercisable at end of year

     60,382     $ 46.85        165,667     $ 44.56        220,293     $ 44.25  

 

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A summary of the Company’s stock options outstanding at December 31, 2013 follows:

 

     Outstanding      Exercisable  

Exercise Price Range

   Options      Weighted
average
exercise
price
     Options      Weighted
average
exercise
price
 

$20.28 - 29.99

     5,000      $ 24.02        5,000      $ 24.02  

$30.00 - 39.99

     5,850      $ 35.53        2,850      $ 35.67  

$40.00 - 57.79

     119,718      $ 46.14        52,532      $ 49.63  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     130,568      $ 44.82        60,382      $ 46.85  

 

Intrinsic value of outstanding stock options at December 31, 2013

   $ 2,694,776  

Intrinsic value of exercisable stock options at December 31, 2013

   $ 1,144,247  

The intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, was $3.6 million, $1.1 million, and $0.4 million respectively.

Proceeds from stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 amounted to $7.0 million, $3.7 million, and $0.7 million respectively.

The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and the quoted price of the Company’s common stock at December 31, 2013, or the price on the date of exercise for those exercised during the year. As of December 31, 2013, there was approximately $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock option compensation arrangements granted under our stock award plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.3 years. The weighted average remaining contractual life of all options is 5.2 years, and for exercisable options is 5.7 years.

Non-vested stock

The Company has also issued 724,379 shares of non-vested stock to employees which vest over one to nine year periods. During the restriction period, the non-vested shares may not be sold, transferred, or otherwise encumbered. The holder of the non-vested shares has all rights of a holder of common shares, including the right to vote and receive dividends. For issuances of non-vested stock during the year ended December 31, 2013, the fair market value of the non-vested stock on the date of grant ranged from $65.00 to $70.66. During 2013, 189,080 shares of non-vested stock were issued to employees and directors with an aggregate fair value of $10.4 million. The Company charges additional paid-in capital for the market value of shares as they are issued. The unearned portion is then amortized and charged to expense over the vesting period. The Company uses the average of the high and low price of its common stock on the date the award is granted as the fair value for non-vested stock awards.

 

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A summary of the status of unvested shares of stock issued to employees and directors as of and during the years ended December 31 follows:

 

     2013      2012      2011  
     Non-
vested
Shares
    Weighted
average
grant date
fair value
     Non-
vested
Shares
    Weighted
average
grant date
fair value
     Non-
vested
Shares
    Weighted
average
grant date
fair value
 

Unvested at beginning of year:

     187,535     $ 37.36        246,634     $ 37.93        192,776     $ 39.34  

Granted

     189,080       54.78        2,592       49.42        106,602       35.02  

Vested

     (83,419     35.28        (60,912     40.13        (52,744     37.19  

Forfeited

     —          —           (779     41.07        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unvested at end of year

     293,196     $ 49.20        187,535     $ 37.36        246,634     $ 37.93  

Compensation expense of $2.9 million, $2.4 million and $1.5 million was recognized for the vested portion of non-vested stock grants in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The fair value of non-vested stock that vested during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $2.9 million, $2.4 million and $2.0 million, respectively. The total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock was $13.0 million at December 31, 2013, and the remaining weighted-average period over which this expense will be recognized was 3.3 years.

Performance-based vesting restricted stock

The Company granted a total of 87,040 performance shares under the Plan during 2013 which are included above. In 2011, the Company granted 42,040 performance shares under the Plan which are also included above. Performance shares granted are based upon the Company’s performance over a three year period depending on the Company’s total shareholder return relative to a group of peer companies. Performance based nonvested shares are recognized as compensation expense based on fair value on date of grant, the number of shares ultimately expected to vest and the vesting period. For accounting purposes, the performance shares are considered to have a market condition. The effect of the market condition is reflected in the grant date fair value of the award and, thus compensation expense is recognized on this type of award provided that the requisite service is rendered (regardless of whether the market condition is achieved). The Company estimated the fair value of each performance share granted under the Plan on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation that uses the assumptions noted in Note 2.

During 2013, compensation expense of $0.6 million was recognized for the performance shares granted in 2011 and 2013. The total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested performance shares was $2.8 million at December 31, 2013 and the weighted-average period over which this expense will be recognized is 3.0 years.

Deferred compensation plan for directors

Under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, non-employee Directors may defer all or part of their Directors’ fees that are otherwise payable in cash. Directors’ fees that are deferred under this plan are credited to each Directors’ account under the plan in the form of Units. The number of Units credited is determined by dividing the amount of Directors’ fees deferred by the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the day immediately preceding the day upon which Directors’ fees otherwise would be paid by the Company. A Director is credited with additional Units for dividends on the shares of Common Stock represented by Units in such Directors’ Account. A Director may elect to receive the shares in a lump sum on a date specified by the Director or in quarterly or annual installments over a specified period and commencing on a specified date. The Directors may not elect to receive cash in lieu of shares. Under this plan there were a total of 41,940 units outstanding at December 31, 2013. Fees that were earned and credited to Directors’ accounts are recorded as compensation expense which totaled $0.1 million, $0.1 million and $0.2 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

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11. RETIREMENT PLAN

Employees of the Company qualifying under certain age and service requirements are eligible to be a participant in a 401(k) Plan. The Company contributes to the Plan at the rate of 10% of the first 4% of gross wages that the employee contributes. Total expense to the Company was approximately $78,000, $69,000, and $72,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

12. INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURES

The Company has a 20% ownership interest in Sovran HHF Storage Holdings LLC (“Sovran HHF”), a joint venture that was formed in May 2008 to acquire self-storage properties that are managed by the Company. The carrying value of the Company’s investment at December 31, 2013 was $17.4 million. Twenty-five properties were acquired by Sovran HHF in 2008 for approximately $171.5 million and no additional properties have been acquired by Sovran HHF since then. In 2008, the Company contributed $18.6 million to the joint venture as its share of capital required to fund the acquisitions. In 2012 the Company contributed an additional and $1.2 million to the joint venture. In 2013 the Company received a return of capital distribution of $3.4 million as part of the refinancing of Sovran HHF. As of December 31, 2013, the carrying value of the Company’s investment in Sovran HHF exceeds its share of the underlying equity in net assets of Sovran HHF by approximately $1.7 million as a result of the capitalization of certain acquisition related costs in 2008. This difference is included in the carrying value of the investment, which is assessed for other-than-temporary impairment on a periodic basis. No other-than-temporary impairments have been recorded on this investment.

The Company has a 15% ownership interest in Sovran HHF Storage Holdings II LLC (“Sovran HHF II”), a joint venture that was formed in 2011 to acquire self-storage properties that are managed by the Company. The carrying value of the Company’s investment at December 31, 2013 was $13.0 million. Twenty properties were acquired by Sovran HHF II during 2011 for approximately $166.1 million. During 2011, the Company contributed $12.8 million to the joint venture as its share of capital required to fund the acquisitions. Ten additional properties were acquired by Sovran HHF II during 2012 for approximately $29 million. During 2012, the Company contributed $2.4 million to the joint venture as its share of capital required to fund the acquisitions. The carrying value of this investment is assessed for other-than-temporary impairment on a periodic basis and no such impairments have been recorded on this investment.

As manager of Sovran HHF and Sovran HHF II, the Company earns a management and call center fee of 7% of gross revenues which totaled $3.4 million, $3.0 million, and $1.9 million for 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The Company also received an acquisition fee of $0.1 million and $0.7 million, for securing purchases for Sovran HHF II in 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company’s share of Sovran HHF and Sovran HHF II’s income (loss) for 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $1.9 million, $0.9 million, and ($0.4 million), respectively.

The Company also has a 49% ownership interest in Iskalo Office Holdings, LLC, which owns the building that houses the Company’s headquarters and other tenants. The Company’s investment includes a capital contribution of $196,049. The carrying value of the Company’s investment is a liability of $0.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company’s share of Iskalo Office Holdings, LLC’s income (loss) was $59,000, ($18,000), and ($82,000), respectively. The Company paid rent to Iskalo Office Holdings, LLC of $0.8 million, $0.7 million and $0.7 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

 

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A summary of the unconsolidated joint ventures’ financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 is as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)

   Sovran HHF
Storage
Holdings LLC
    Sovran HHF
Storage
Holdings II LLC
    Iskalo Office
Holdings, LLC
 

Balance Sheet Data:

      

Investment in storage facilities, net

   $ 158,029     $ 187,890     $  —    

Investment in office building

     —         —         4,934  

Other assets

     5,102       4,601       719  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 163,131     $ 192,491     $ 5,653  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Due to the Company

   $ 476     $ 407     $  —    

Mortgages payable

     82,084       103,602       6,596  

Other liabilities

     2,250       1,840       554  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     84,810       105,849       7,150  

Unaffiliated partners’ equity (deficiency)

     62,657       73,651       (1,036 )

Company equity (deficiency)

     15,664       12,991       (461 )
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Partners’ Equity (Deficiency)

     78,321       86,642       (1,497 )
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Partners’ Equity (Deficiency)

   $ 163,131     $ 192,491     $ 5,653  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Statement Data:

      

Total revenues

   $ 21,124     $ 26,850     $ 1,280  

Property operating expenses

     (6,738 )     (9,409 )     (511 )

Administrative, management and call center fees

     (1,547 )     (1,978 )     —    

Depreciation and amortization of customer list

     (3,804 )     (4,155 )     (230 )

Amortization of financing fees

     (111 )     (203 )     (13 )

Income tax expense

     (86 )     (382 )     —    

Interest expense

     (3,552 )     (5,181 )     (405 )
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 5,286     $ 5,542      $ 121   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Included in other expenses of Sovran HHF II for the year ended December 31, 2012 are $1.1 million of property acquisition related costs. The Company does not guarantee the debt of Sovran HHF, Sovran HHF II, or Iskalo Office Holdings, LLC.

 

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We do not expect to have material future cash outlays relating to these joint ventures outside our share of capital for future acquisitions of properties. A summary of our cash flows arising from the off-balance sheet arrangements with Sovran HHF, Sovran HHF II and Iskalo Office Holdings, LLC for the three years ended December 31, 2013 are as follows:

 

     Year ended December 31,  
(dollars in thousands)    2013     2012     2011  

Statement of Operations

      

Other operating income (management fees and acquisition fee income)

   $ 3,358      $ 3,177      $ 2,578   

General and administrative expenses (corporate office rent)

     811        704        688   

Equity in income (losses) of joint ventures

     1,948        936        (340

Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures

     2,630        2,184        944   

Advances to joint ventures

     (27     (242     (413

Investing activities

      

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

     (4,237     (3,571     (13,571

Return of capital from unconsolidated joint ventures

     7,360        —          —     

13. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

On February 27, 2013, the Company entered into a continuous equity offering program (“Equity Program”) with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (“Wells Fargo”), Jefferies LLC fka Jefferies & Company, Inc. (“Jefferies”) and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. (“SunTrust”) pursuant to which the Company may sell from time to time up to $175 million in aggregate offering price of shares of the Company’s common stock. Actual sales under the Equity Program will depend on a variety of factors and conditions, including, but not limited to, market conditions, the trading price of the Company’s common stock, and determinations of the appropriate sources of funding for the Company. The Company expects to continue to offer, sell, and issue shares of common stock under the Equity Program from time to time based on various factors and conditions, although the Company is under no obligation to sell any shares under the Equity Program.

During 2013, the Company issued 1,667,819 shares of common stock under this Equity Program at a weighted average issue price of $65.66 per share, generating net proceeds of $107.8 million after deducting $0.5 million of sales commissions payable to SunTrust, $0.5 million to Wells Fargo, and $0.5 million to Jefferies. In addition to sales commissions, the Company incurred expenses of $0.2 million in connection with the Equity Program during 2013. The Company used the proceeds from the Equity Program to reduce the outstanding balance under the Company’s revolving line of credit and to fund the acquisition of 11 storage facilities. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had $65.5 million available for issuance under the Equity Program.

During 2012, the Company issued 1,391,425 shares of common stock under its previously available equity offering program with Wells Fargo at a weighted average issue price of $55.20 per share, generating net proceeds of $75.3 million after deducting $1.5 million of sales commissions payable to Wells Fargo. In addition to sales commissions paid to Wells Fargo, the Company incurred expenses of $58,000 in connection with this equity offering program during 2012. During 2011, the Company issued 1,166,875 shares of common stock under its previously available equity offering program at a weighted average issue price of $40.59 per share, generating net proceeds of $46.4 million after deducting $0.9 million of sales commissions payable to Wells Fargo. In addition to sales commissions paid to Wells Fargo, the Company incurred expenses of $0.4 million in connection with the Equity Program during 2011.

In 2013, the Company implemented a new Dividend Reinvestment Plan in which replaced the Company’s previous plan which was suspended in November 2009. The Company issued 68,957 shares under the new plan in 2013.

 

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14. SUPPLEMENTARY QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

The following is a summary of quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (dollars in thousands, except per share data).

 

     2013 Quarter Ended  
     March 31      June 30      Sept. 30      Dec. 31  

Operating revenue(a)

   $ 63,878      $ 67,109      $ 70,455      $ 72,065  

Income from continuing operations(a)

   $ 14,204      $ 17,816      $ 19,552      $ 19,900  

Income from discontinued operations(a)

   $ 168      $ 236      $ 247      $ 2,472  

Net Income

   $ 14,372      $ 18,052      $ 19,799      $ 22,371  

Net income attributable to common shareholders

   $ 14,280      $ 17,937      $ 19,675      $ 22,234  

Net Income Per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders

           

Basic

   $ 0.47      $ 0.57      $ 0.63      $ 0.70  

Diluted

   $ 0.47      $ 0.57      $ 0.62      $ 0.69  

 

     2012 Quarter Ended  
     March 31      June 30      Sept. 30      Dec. 31  

Operating revenue(a)

   $ 54,522      $ 56,642      $ 61,241      $ 61,677  

Income from continuing operations(a)

   $ 10,224      $ 10,627      $ 13,895      $ 13,375  

Income from discontinued operations(a)

   $ 1,045      $ 1,233      $ 5,063      $ 179  

Net Income

   $ 11,269      $ 11,860      $ 18,958      $ 13,554  

Net income attributable to common shareholders

   $ 11,138      $ 11,721      $ 18,807      $ 13,462  

Net Income Per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders

           

Basic

   $ 0.39      $ 0.41      $ 0.64      $ 0.44  

Diluted

   $ 0.39      $ 0.40      $ 0.63      $ 0.44  

 

(a) March, June and September data from 2013 and 2012 data as presented in this table differ from the amounts as presented in the Company’s quarterly reports due to the impact of discontinued operations accounting with respect to the four properties sold in 2013 as described in Note 5.

15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company’s current practice is to conduct environmental investigations in connection with property acquisitions. At this time, the Company is not aware of any environmental contamination of any of its facilities that individually or in the aggregate would be material to the Company’s overall business, financial condition, or results of operations.

At December 31, 2013, the Company was under contract to acquire seven self-storage facilities for cash consideration of approximately $92.8 million. Six of the properties were acquired in January and February 2014 from unrelated parties for $86.7 million. The Company has not yet determined the assignment of the purchase prices of these six facilities to the individual assets acquired. These acquisitions were funded with draws on the Company’s line of credit. The line of credit balance outstanding after the funding of the six acquisitions was $141.0 million. The following is a summary of the 2014 acquisitions (dollars in thousands):

 

State

   Number of
Properties
     Date of
Acquisition
     Purchase
Price
 

Florida

     2        1/9/2014      $  54,000  

Texas

     1        1/17/2014        9,000  

Texas

     1        2/10/2014        8,900  

Maine

     2        2/11/2014        14,750  
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total acquired 2014

     6         $ 86,650  

 

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The purchase of the remaining facility by the Company is subject to customary conditions to closing, and there is no assurance that this facility will be acquired.

On November 1, 2013, the Company completed certain transactions with respect to the lease of four self storage facilities in New York and Connecticut with annual lease payments of $6 million with a provision for 4% annual increases, and an exclusive option to purchase the facilities for $120 million. The leases commenced November 1, 2013 and run through December 31, 2028. The Company has an option to purchase the facilities during the period from February 2, 2015 through September 2, 2016. The operating results of the leased facilities have been included in the Company’s operations since November 1, 2013. During 2013, $1.0 million of payments were made on the leases and the Company recorded straight-line operating lease expense of $1.3 million as a result of the annual escalators included in the leases.

Future minimum lease payments on the lease of the four storage facilities, a building lease, and the lease of the Company’s headquarters are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

     Four
Storage
Facilities
     Building
Lease
     Corporate
Headquarters
     Total  

2014

   $ 6,000      $ 47      $ 869      $ 6,916  

2015

     6,240        48        895        7,183  

2016

     6,490        48        914        7,452  

2017

     6,749        48        924        7,721  

2018

     7,019        48        924        7,991  

Thereafter

     87,644        263        4,090        91,997  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 120,142      $ 502      $ 8,616      $ 129,260  

At December 31, 2013, the Company has signed contracts in place with third party contractors for expansion and enhancements at its existing facilities. The Company expects to pay $14.6 million under these contracts in 2014.

The Company has committed up to $2.5 million for a 16.7% limited partnership interest in an entity that is developing self storage facilities that will be managed by the Company. At December 31, 2013 none of the commitment has been funded.

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On January 6, 2014, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.68 per common share. The dividend was paid on January 27, 2014 to shareholders of record on January 16, 2014. The total dividend paid amounted to $22.1 million.

 

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

None.

 

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), under the supervision of and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at December 31, 2013. There have not been changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls during the quarter ended December 31, 2013.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, and for performing an assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013. 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. Our system of 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.

Our management performed an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013 based upon criteria in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 Framework) (‘‘COSO’’). Based on our assessment, management determined that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2013 based on the criteria in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by COSO.

The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included in Item 9A herein.

 

/S/ David L. Rogers   /S/ Andrew J. Gregoire
Chief Executive Officer   Chief Financial Officer

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

We have audited Sovran Self Storage, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 framework) (the COSO criteria). Sovran Self Storage, Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

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

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

In our opinion, Sovran Self Storage, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013 of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. and our report dated February 27, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Buffalo, New York
February 27, 2014

 

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Item 9B. Other Information

None.

Part III

 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The information contained in our Proxy Statement for the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 (“2014 Proxy Statement”), with respect to directors, executive officers, audit committee, and audit committee financial experts of the Company and Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting compliance, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item.

The Company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of its directors, officers, and employees. The Company has made the Code of Ethics available on its website at http://www.unclebobs.com.

 

Item 11. Executive Compensation

The information required is incorporated by reference to “Executive Compensation” and “Director Compensation” in the 2014 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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

The information required herein is incorporated by reference to “Stock Ownership By Directors and Executive Officers” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners” in the 2014 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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

The information required herein is incorporated by reference to “Certain Transactions” and “Election of Directors - Director Independence” in the 2014 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required herein is incorporated by reference to “Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the 2014 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

Part IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

 

  (a) Documents filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:

 

1. The following consolidated financial statements of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. are included in Item 8.

 

  (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.

 

  (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011.

 

  (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011.

 

  (iv) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity.

 

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  (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 and

 

  (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

2. The following financial statement Schedule as of the period ended December 31, 2013 is included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Schedule III Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation.

All other Consolidated financial schedules are omitted because they are inapplicable, not required, or the information is included elsewhere in the consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto.

 

3. Exhibits

The exhibits required to be filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K have been included as follows:

 

    3.1

   Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 (a) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 33-91422) filed June 19, 1995).

    3.2

   Articles Supplementary to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant classifying and designating the Series A Junior Participating Cumulative Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-A filed December 3, 1996).

    3.3

   Articles Supplementary to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant classifying and designating the 9.85% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.6 to Registrant’s Form 8-A filed July 29, 1999).

    3.4

   Articles Supplementary to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant classifying and designating the 8.375% Series C Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 12, 2002).

    3.5

   Articles Supplementary to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant reclassifying shares of Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock into Preferred. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 31, 2011).

    3.6

   Bylaws, as amended, of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 17, 2012).

    4.1

   Form of Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 33-91422) filed June 19, 1995).

  10.1+

   Sovran Self Storage, Inc. 2005 Award and Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K filed February 28, 2012).

  10.2+

   Sovran Self Storage, Inc. 1995 Outside Directors’ Stock Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 26, 2010).

  10.3+

   Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Robert J. Attea (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 27, 2009).

  10.4+

   Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Kenneth F. Myszka (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 27, 2009).

 

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  10.5+

   Employment Agreement between the Registrant and David L. Rogers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 27, 2009).

  10.6+

   Form of restricted stock grant pursuant to Sovran Self Storage, Inc. 2005 Award and Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K filed February 28, 2012).

  10.7+

   Form of stock option grant pursuant to Sovran Self Storage, Inc. 2005 Award and Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K filed February 28, 2012).

  10.8+

   Form of restricted stock grant pursuant to Sovran Self Storage, Inc. 2005 Award and Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 and Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 6, 2013).

  10.9+

   Form of Long Term Incentive Restricted Stock Award Notice pursuant to Sovran Self Storage, Inc. 2005 Award and Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 19, 2013).

  10.10+

   Form of Performance-Based Vesting Restricted Stock Award Notice pursuant to Sovran Self Storage, Inc. 2005 Award and Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 19, 2013).

  10.11+

   Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (incorporated by reference to Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed April 10, 2008).

  10.12

   Amended Indemnification Agreements with members of the Board of Directors and Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 and 10.36 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 20, 2006, SEC File Number 001-13820, Film Number 06971617).

  10.13

   Agreement of Limited Partnership of Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 on Form 10 filed April 22, 1998).

  10.14

   Amendments to the Agreement of Limited Partnership of Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership dated July 30, 1999 and July 3, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 27, 2009).

  10.15

   Fifth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2013 among Sovran Self Storage, Inc. and Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and certain other lenders a party thereto or which may become a party thereto (collectively, the “Lenders”), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent for itself and the other Lenders, SunTrust Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-syndication agents for themselves and the other Lenders, PNC Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association, and HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as co-documentation agents (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 5, 2013).

  10.16

   Note Purchase Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011 among Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership and the institutions named in Schedule A thereto as purchasers and $100 million, 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D due August 5, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 8, 2011).

  10.17

   $150 million, 6.38% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series C due April 26, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 1, 2006, SEC File Number 001-13820, Film Number 06795352).

 

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  10.18*

   Lease by and between Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, as lessee, and Carlos A. Arredondo, as lessor, dated as of August 7, 2013 with respect to certain property in Milford, Connecticut, as amended by a First Amendment of Lease dated September 13, 2013.

  10.19*

   Lease by and between Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, as lessee, and various trustees of trusts for the benefit of the descendants of Carlos A. Arredondo and certain other parties, as lessor, with respect to certain property in Farmingdale, New York, as amended by a First Amendment of Lease dated September 13, 2013 and a Second Amendment of Lease dated as of September 27, 2013.

  10.20*

   Lease by and between Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, as lessee, and various trustees of trusts for the benefit of the descendants of Carlos A. Arredondo and certain other parties, as lessor, with respect to certain property in Danbury, Connecticut, as amended by a First Amendment of Lease dated September 13, 2013.

  10.21*

   Lease by and between Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, as lessee, and various trustees of trusts for the benefit of the descendants of Carlos A. Arredondo and certain other parties, as lessor, with respect to certain property in Hicksville, New York, as amended by a First Amendment of Lease dated September 13, 2013 and a Second Amendment of Lease dated as of September 27, 2013.

  10.22

   Equity Distribution Agreement dated as of February 27, 2013 by and among Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, Sovran Holdings, Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 27, 2013).

  10.23

   Equity Distribution Agreement dated as of February 27, 2013 by and among Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, Sovran Holdings, Inc., and Jefferies & Company, as agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 27, 2013).

  10.24

   Equity Distribution Agreement dated as of February 27, 2013 by and among Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, Sovran Holdings, Inc., and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, as agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 27, 2013).

  10.25

   Indemnification Agreement dated September 25, 2009 between Registrant, Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership and James R. Boldt, a director of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 25, 2009).

  10.26+

   Sovran Self Storage, Inc. 2009 Outside Directors Stock Option and Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Proxy Statement filed April 9, 2009).

  10.27+

   Outside Director Fee Schedule (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 5, 2010).

  10.28+

   Sovran Self Storage, Inc. Annual Incentive Compensation Plan for Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 21, 2012).

  10.29+

   Employment Agreement between Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership and Andrew Gregoire amended and restated effective January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 14, 2012).

 

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  10.30+

   Employment Agreement between Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership and Paul Powell amended and restated effective January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 14, 2012).

  10.31+

   Employment Agreement between Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership and Edward Killeen amended and restated effective January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 14, 2012).

  10.32

   Indemnification Agreement dated July 16, 2012 between Registrant, Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership and Stephen R. Rusmisel, a director of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 17, 2012).

  12.1*

   Statement Re: Computation of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

  21.1*

   Subsidiaries of the Company.

  23.1*

   Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

  24.1*

   Powers of Attorney (included on signature pages).

  31.1*

   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.

  31.2*

   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.

  32.1*

   Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101#

   The following financial statements from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, formatted in XBRL, as follows:
   (i)    Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2013 and 2012;
   (ii)    Consolidated Statements of Operations for Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011;
   (iii)    Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011.
   (iv)    Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011;
   (v)    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011; and
   (vi)    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

* Filed herewith.
+ Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
# Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

    SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
February 27, 2014     By:  

/s/ Andrew J. Gregoire

      Andrew J. Gregoire,
      Chief Financial Officer, Secretary

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/ Robert J. Attea

  

Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director

  February 27, 2014
Robert J. Attea     

/s/ Kenneth F. Myszka

  

President, Chief Operating Officer and Director

  February 27, 2014
Kenneth F. Myszka     

/s/ David L. Rogers

  

Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

  February 27, 2014
David L. Rogers     

/s/ Andrew J. Gregoire

  

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

  February 27, 2014
Andrew J. Gregoire     

/s/ James R. Boldt

  

Director

  February 27, 2014
James R. Boldt     

/s/ Anthony P. Gammie

  

Director

  February 27, 2014
Anthony P. Gammie     

/s/ Charles E. Lannon

  

Director

  February 27, 2014
Charles E. Lannon     

/s/ Stephen R. Rusmisel

  

Director

  February 27, 2014
Stephen R. Rusmisel     

 

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Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

Schedule III

Combined Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation

(in thousands)

December 31, 2013

 

               Initial Cost to Company      Cost Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
     Gross Amount at Which
Carried at Close of Period
                      Life on

Description

   ST    Encumbrance    Land      Building,
Equipment
and Impvmts
     Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Land      Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Total      Accum.
Deprec.
     Date of
Const.
   Date
Acquired
   which depr
in latest
income
statement
is computed

Charleston

   SC         416         1,516         2,180         416         3,696         4,112         1,286       1985    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Lakeland

   FL         397         1,424         1,590         397         3,014         3,411         1,042       1985    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Charlotte

   NC         308         1,102         3,383         747         4,046         4,793         902       1986    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Youngstown

   OH         239         1,110         2,433         239         3,543         3,782         1,016       1980    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Cleveland

   OH         701         1,659         960         701         2,619         3,320         1,126       1987    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Pt. St. Lucie

   FL         395         1,501         928         779         2,045         2,824         1,037       1985    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Orlando - Deltona

   FL         483         1,752         2,184         483         3,936         4,419         1,459       1984    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Middletown

   NY         224         808         931         224         1,739         1,963         788       1988    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Buffalo

   NY         423         1,531         3,447         497         4,904         5,401         1,579       1981    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Rochester

   NY         395         1,404         568         395         1,972         2,367         927       1981    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Jacksonville

   FL         152         728         3,822         687         4,015         4,702         743       1985    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Columbia

   SC         268         1,248         604         268         1,852         2,120         855       1985    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Boston

   MA         363         1,679         786         363         2,465         2,828         1,077       1980    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Rochester

   NY         230         847         580         234         1,423         1,657         634       1980    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Boston

   MA         680         1,616         548         680         2,164         2,844         1,013       1986    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Savannah

   GA         463         1,684         4,643         1,445         5,345         6,790         1,787       1981    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Greensboro

   NC         444         1,613         2,986         444         4,599         5,043         1,336       1986    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Raleigh-Durham

   NC         649         2,329         1,347         649         3,676         4,325         1,516       1985    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Hartford-New Haven

   CT         387         1,402         3,894         387         5,296         5,683         1,039       1985    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Atlanta

   GA         844         2,021         847         844         2,868         3,712         1,293       1988    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Atlanta

   GA         302         1,103         563         303         1,665         1,968         761       1988    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Buffalo

   NY         315         745         3,890         517         4,433         4,950         937       1984    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Raleigh-Durham

   NC         321         1,150         773         321         1,923         2,244         858       1985    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Columbia

   SC         361         1,331         737         374         2,055         2,429         976       1987    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Columbia

   SC         189         719         1,138         189         1,857         2,046         794       1989    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Columbia

   SC         488         1,188         1,907         488         3,095         3,583         899       1986    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Atlanta

   GA         430         1,579         2,155         602         3,562         4,164         1,233       1988    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Orlando

   FL         513         1,930         751         513         2,681         3,194         1,257       1988    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Sharon

   PA         194         912         557         194         1,469         1,663         657       1975    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Ft. Lauderdale

   FL         1,503         3,619         979         1,503         4,598         6,101         1,884       1985    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

West Palm

   FL         398         1,035         363         398         1,398         1,796         725       1985    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Atlanta

   GA         423         1,015         455         424         1,469         1,893         730       1989    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Atlanta

   GA         483         1,166         1,119         483         2,285         2,768         891       1988    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Atlanta

   GA         308         1,116         643         308         1,759         2,067         886       1986    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

 

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               Initial Cost to Company      Cost Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
     Gross Amount at Which
Carried at Close of Period
                      Life on

Description

   ST    Encumbrance    Land      Building,
Equipment
and Impvmts
     Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Land      Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Total      Accum.
Deprec.
     Date of
Const.
   Date
Acquired
   which depr
in latest
income
statement
is computed

Atlanta

   GA         170         786         783         174         1,565         1,739         696       1981    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Atlanta

   GA         413         999         749         413         1,748         2,161         894       1975    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Baltimore

   MD         154         555         1,408         306         1,811         2,117         676       1984    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Baltimore

   MD         479         1,742         2,867         479         4,609         5,088         1,511       1988    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Melbourne

   FL         883         2,104         1,701         883         3,805         4,688         1,679       1986    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Newport News

   VA         316         1,471         909         316         2,380         2,696         1,088       1988    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Pensacola

   FL         632         2,962         1,466         651         4,409         5,060         2,102       1983    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Hartford

   CT         715         1,695         1,243         715         2,938         3,653         1,217       1988    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Atlanta

   GA         304         1,118         2,679         619         3,482         4,101         1,231       1988    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Alexandria

   VA         1,375         3,220         2,612         1,376         5,831         7,207         2,376       1984    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Pensacola

   FL         244         901         507         244         1,408         1,652         740       1986    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Melbourne

   FL         834         2,066         1,219         1,591         2,528         4,119         1,260       1986    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Hartford

   CT         234         861         2,040         612         2,523         3,135         925       1992    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Atlanta

   GA         256         1,244         2,009         256         3,253         3,509         1,211       1988    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Norfolk

   VA         313         1,462         1,046         313         2,508         2,821         1,146       1984    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Norfolk II

   VA         278         1,004         453         278         1,457         1,735         707       1989    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Birmingham

   AL         307         1,415         1,848         385         3,185         3,570         1,141       1990    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Birmingham

   AL         730         1,725         766         730         2,491         3,221         1,201       1990    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Montgomery

   AL         863         2,041         840         863         2,881         3,744         1,360       1982    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Jacksonville

   FL         326         1,515         601         326         2,116         2,442         994       1987    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Pensacola

   FL         369         1,358         3,011         369         4,369         4,738         1,499       1986    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Pensacola

   FL         244         1,128         2,740         720         3,392         4,112         916       1990    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Pensacola

   FL         226         1,046         675         226         1,721         1,947         819       1990    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Tampa

   FL         1,088         2,597         1,095         1,088         3,692         4,780         1,795       1989    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Clearwater

   FL         526         1,958         1,225         526         3,183         3,709         1,367       1985    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Clearwater-Largo

   FL         672         2,439         860         672         3,299         3,971         1,481       1988    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Jackson

   MS         343         1,580         2,456         796         3,583         4,379         1,187       1990    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Jackson

   MS         209         964         764         209         1,728         1,937         832       1990    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Richmond

   VA         443         1,602         947         443         2,549         2,992         1,148       1987    8/25/1995    5 to 40 years

Orlando

   FL         1,161         2,755         1,258         1,162         4,012         5,174         1,833       1986    9/29/1995    5 to 40 years

Birmingham

   AL         424         1,506         1,166         424         2,672         3,096         1,190       1970    1/16/1996    5 to 40 years

Harrisburg

   PA         360         1,641         674         360         2,315         2,675         1,103       1983    12/29/1995    5 to 40 years

Harrisburg

   PA         627         2,224         3,832         692         5,991         6,683         1,589       1985    12/29/1995    5 to 40 years

Syracuse

   NY         470         1,712         1,410         472         3,120         3,592         1,265       1987    12/27/1995    5 to 40 years

Ft. Myers

   FL         205         912         356         206         1,267         1,473         715       1988    12/28/1995    5 to 40 years

Ft. Myers

   FL         412         1,703         682         413         2,384         2,797         1,224       1991/94    12/28/1995    5 to 40 years

Newport News

   VA         442         1,592         1,339         442         2,931         3,373         1,104       1988/93    1/5/1996    5 to 40 years

Montgomery

   AL         353         1,299         790         353         2,089         2,442         858       1984    1/23/1996    5 to 40 years

Charleston

   SC         237         858         787         232         1,650         1,882         721       1985    3/1/1996    5 to 40 years

Tampa

   FL         766         1,800         721         766         2,521         3,287         1,120       1985    3/28/1996    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Ft.Worth

   TX         442         1,767         373         442         2,140         2,582         971       1987    3/29/1996    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Ft.Worth

   TX         408         1,662         1,149         408         2,811         3,219         1,190       1986    3/29/1996    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Ft.Worth

   TX         328         1,324         400         328         1,724         2,052         778       1986    3/29/1996    5 to 40 years

 

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               Initial Cost to Company      Cost Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
     Gross Amount at Which
Carried at Close of Period
                      Life on

Description

   ST    Encumbrance    Land      Building,
Equipment
and Impvmts
     Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Land      Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Total      Accum.
Deprec.
     Date of
Const.
   Date
Acquired
   which depr
in latest
income
statement
is computed

San Antonio

   TX         436         1,759         1,265         436         3,024         3,460         1,254       1986    3/29/1996    5 to 40 years

San Antonio

   TX         289         1,161         2,373         289         3,534         3,823         90       2012    3/29/1996    5 to 40 years

Syracuse

   NY         481         1,559         2,491         671         3,860         4,531         1,437       1983    6/5/1996    5 to 40 years

Montgomery

   AL         279         1,014         1,241         433         2,101         2,534         789       1988    5/21/1996    5 to 40 years

West Palm

   FL         345         1,262         484         345         1,746         2,091         750       1986    5/29/1996    5 to 40 years

Ft. Myers

   FL         229         884         2,697         383         3,427         3,810         555       1986    5/29/1996    5 to 40 years

Lakeland

   FL         359         1,287         1,235         359         2,522         2,881         1,103       1988    6/26/1996    5 to 40 years

Boston - Springfield

   MA         251         917         2,350         297         3,221         3,518         1,278       1986    6/28/1996    5 to 40 years

Ft. Myers

   FL         344         1,254         536         310         1,824         2,134         789       1987    6/28/1996    5 to 40 years

Cincinnati

   OH         557         1,988         858         689         2,714         3,403         624       1988    7/23/1996    5 to 40 years

Baltimore

   MD         777         2,770         521         777         3,291         4,068         1,454       1990    7/26/1996    5 to 40 years

Jacksonville

   FL         568         2,028         1,145         568         3,173         3,741         1,419       1987    8/23/1996    5 to 40 years

Jacksonville

   FL         436         1,635         731         436         2,366         2,802         1,056       1985    8/26/1996    5 to 40 years

Jacksonville

   FL         535         2,033         493         538         2,523         3,061         1,198       1987/92    8/30/1996    5 to 40 years

Charlotte

   NC         487         1,754         637         487         2,391         2,878         958       1995    9/16/1996    5 to 40 years

Charlotte

   NC         315         1,131         458         315         1,589         1,904         677       1995    9/16/1996    5 to 40 years

Orlando

   FL         314         1,113         1,241         314         2,354         2,668         956       1975    10/30/1996    5 to 40 years

Rochester

   NY         704         2,496         2,436         707         4,929         5,636         1,585       1990    12/20/1996    5 to 40 years

Youngstown

   OH         600         2,142         2,291         693         4,340         5,033         1,402       1988    1/10/1997    5 to 40 years

Cleveland

   OH         751         2,676         2,063         751         4,739         5,490         1,851       1986    1/10/1997    5 to 40 years

Cleveland

   OH         725         2,586         2,205         725         4,791         5,516         1,711       1978    1/10/1997    5 to 40 years

Cleveland

   OH         637         2,918         1,957         701         4,811         5,512         2,159       1979    1/10/1997    5 to 40 years

Cleveland

   OH         495         1,781         1,094         495         2,875         3,370         1,216       1979    1/10/1997    5 to 40 years

Cleveland

   OH         761         2,714         1,579         761         4,293         5,054         1,783       1977    1/10/1997    5 to 40 years

Cleveland

   OH         418         1,921         2,893         418         4,814         5,232         1,557       1970    1/10/1997    5 to 40 years

Cleveland

   OH         606         2,164         1,463         606         3,627         4,233         1,308       1982    1/10/1997    5 to 40 years

San Antonio

   TX         474         1,686         506         504         2,162         2,666         879       1981    1/30/1997    5 to 40 years

San Antonio

   TX         346         1,236         535         346         1,771         2,117         721       1985    1/30/1997    5 to 40 years

San Antonio

   TX         432         1,560         1,799         432         3,359         3,791         1,317       1995    1/30/1997    5 to 40 years

Houston-Beaumont

   TX         634         2,565         1,352         634         3,917         4,551         1,577       1993/95    3/26/1997    5 to 40 years

Houston-Beaumont

   TX         566         2,279         479         566         2,758         3,324         1,138       1995    3/26/1997    5 to 40 years

Houston-Beaumont

   TX         293         1,357         612         293         1,969         2,262         782       1995    3/26/1997    5 to 40 years

Lynchburg-Lakeside

   VA         335         1,342         1,500         335         2,842         3,177         1,070       1982    3/31/1997    5 to 40 years

Lynchburg-Timberlake

   VA         328         1,315         1,035         328         2,350         2,678         1,004       1985    3/31/1997    5 to 40 years

Lynchburg-Amherst

   VA         155         710         408         152         1,121         1,273         520       1987    3/31/1997    5 to 40 years

Chesapeake

   VA         260         1,043         3,467         260         4,510         4,770         1,091       1988/95    3/31/1997    5 to 40 years

Orlando-W 25th St

   FL         289         1,160         2,035         616         2,868         3,484         693       1984    3/31/1997    5 to 40 years

Delray

   FL         491         1,756         721         491         2,477         2,968         1,116       1969    4/11/1997    5 to 40 years

Savannah

   GA         296         1,196         539         296         1,735         2,031         717       1988    5/8/1997    5 to 40 years

Delray

   FL         921         3,282         640         921         3,922         4,843         1,704       1980    5/21/1997    5 to 40 years

Cleveland-Avon

   OH         301         1,214         2,268         304         3,479         3,783         1,139       1989    6/4/1997    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         965         3,864         1,498         943         5,384         6,327         2,222       1977    6/30/1997    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         370         1,486         722         370         2,208         2,578         983       1975    6/30/1997    5 to 40 years

 

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               Initial Cost to Company      Cost Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
     Gross Amount at Which
Carried at Close of Period
                      Life on

Description

   ST    Encumbrance    Land      Building,
Equipment
and Impvmts
     Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Land      Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Total      Accum.
Deprec.
     Date of
Const.
   Date
Acquired
   which depr
in latest
income
statement
is computed

Atlanta-Alpharetta

   GA         1,033         3,753         638         1,033         4,391         5,424         1,858       1994    7/24/1997    5 to 40 years

Atlanta-Marietta

   GA         769         2,788         534         825         3,266         4,091         1,378       1996    7/24/1997    5 to 40 years

Atlanta-Doraville

   GA         735         3,429         434         735         3,863         4,598         1,660       1995    8/21/1997    5 to 40 years

Greensboro-Hilltop

   NC         268         1,097         427         231         1,561         1,792         655       1995    9/25/1997    5 to 40 years

Greensboro-StgCch

   NC         89         376         1,714         89         2,090         2,179         726       1997    9/25/1997    5 to 40 years

Baton Rouge-Airline

   LA         396         1,831         1,098         421         2,904         3,325         1,126       1982    10/9/1997    5 to 40 years

Baton Rouge-Airline2

   LA         282         1,303         435         282         1,738         2,020         750       1985    11/21/1997    5 to 40 years

Harrisburg-Peiffers

   PA         635         2,550         585         637         3,133         3,770         1,342       1984    12/3/1997    5 to 40 years

Chesapeake-Military

   VA         542         2,210         432         542         2,642         3,184         1,070       1996    2/5/1998    5 to 40 years

Chesapeake-Volvo

   VA         620         2,532         1,143         620         3,675         4,295         1,400       1995    2/5/1998    5 to 40 years

Virginia Beach-Shell

   VA         540         2,211         393         540         2,604         3,144         1,084       1991    2/5/1998    5 to 40 years

Virginia Beach-Central

   VA         864         3,994         994         864         4,988         5,852         1,995       1993/95    2/5/1998    5 to 40 years

Norfolk-Naval Base

   VA         1,243         5,019         913         1,243         5,932         7,175         2,378       1975    2/5/1998    5 to 40 years

Tampa-E.Hillsborough

   FL         709         3,235         885         709         4,120         4,829         1,759       1985    2/4/1998    5 to 40 years

Boston-Northbridge

   MA         441         1,788         1,090         694         2,625         3,319         559       1988    2/9/1998    5 to 40 years

Middletown-Harriman

   NY         843         3,394         776         843         4,170         5,013         1,696       1989/95    2/4/1998    5 to 40 years

Greensboro-High Point

   NC         397         1,834         645         397         2,479         2,876         1,021       1993    2/10/1998    5 to 40 years

Lynchburg-Timberlake

   VA         488         1,746         629         488         2,375         2,863         947       1990/96    2/18/1998    5 to 40 years

Titusville

   FL         492         1,990         1,157         688         2,951         3,639         668       1986/90    2/25/1998    5 to 40 years

Boston-Salem

   MA         733         2,941         1,337         733         4,278         5,011         1,796       1979    3/3/1998    5 to 40 years

Providence

   RI         345         1,268         1,991         486         3,118         3,604         908       1984    6/26/1995    5 to 40 years

Chattanooga-Lee Hwy

   TN         384         1,371         607         384         1,978         2,362         847       1987    3/27/1998    5 to 40 years

Chattanooga-Hwy 58

   TN         296         1,198         2,209         414         3,289         3,703         1,008       1985    3/27/1998    5 to 40 years

Ft. Oglethorpe

   GA         349         1,250         1,674         464         2,809         3,273         805       1989    3/27/1998    5 to 40 years

Birmingham-Walt

   AL         544         1,942         1,206         544         3,148         3,692         1,276       1984    3/27/1998    5 to 40 years

Providence

   RI         702         2,821         3,798         702         6,619         7,321         1,744       1984/88    3/26/1998    5 to 40 years

Raleigh-Durham

   NC         775         3,103         895         775         3,998         4,773         1,572       1988/91    4/9/1998    5 to 40 years

Raleigh-Durham

   NC         940         3,763         826         940         4,589         5,529         1,845       1990/96    4/9/1998    5 to 40 years

Salem-Policy

   NH         742         2,977         522         742         3,499         4,241         1,377       1980    4/7/1998    5 to 40 years

Youngstown-Warren

   OH         522         1,864         1,365         569         3,182         3,751         1,192       1986    4/22/1998    5 to 40 years

Youngstown-Warren

   OH         512         1,829         1,976         633         3,684         4,317         1,224       1986    4/22/1998    5 to 40 years

Melbourne

   FL         662         2,654         1,852         662         4,506         5,168         1,108       1985    6/2/1998    5 to 40 years

Jackson

   MS         744         3,021         219         744         3,240         3,984         1,298       1995    5/13/1998    5 to 40 years

Houston-Katy

   TX         419         1,524         3,945         419         5,469         5,888         1,204       1994    5/20/1998    5 to 40 years

Hollywood-Sheridan

   FL         1,208         4,854         597         1,208         5,451         6,659         2,167       1988    7/1/1998    5 to 40 years

Pompano Beach-Atlantic

   FL         944         3,803         545         944         4,348         5,292         1,805       1985    7/1/1998    5 to 40 years

Pompano Beach-Sample

   FL         903         3,643         426         903         4,069         4,972         1,652       1988    7/1/1998    5 to 40 years

Boca Raton-18th St

   FL         1,503         6,059         -1,990         851         4,721         5,572         1,895       1991    7/1/1998    5 to 40 years

Vero Beach

   FL         489         1,813         1,698         584         3,416         4,000         856       1997    6/12/1998    5 to 40 years

Houston-Humble

   TX         447         1,790         2,382         740         3,879         4,619         1,228       1986    6/16/1998    5 to 40 years

Houston-Old Katy

   TX         659         2,680         553         698         3,194         3,892         1,086       1996    6/19/1998    5 to 40 years

Houston-Webster

   TX         635         2,302         175         635         2,477         3,112         988       1997    6/19/1998    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         548         1,988         382         548         2,370         2,918         917       1997    6/19/1998    5 to 40 years

 

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               Initial Cost to Company      Cost Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
     Gross Amount at Which
Carried at Close of Period
                      Life on

Description

   ST    Encumbrance    Land      Building,
Equipment
and Impvmts
     Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Land      Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Total      Accum.
Deprec.
     Date of
Const.
   Date
Acquired
   which depr
in latest
income
statement
is computed

Hollywood-N.21st

   FL         840         3,373         581         840         3,954         4,794         1,600       1987    8/3/1998    5 to 40 years

San Marcos

   TX         324         1,493         2,118         324         3,611         3,935         1,074       1994    6/30/1998    5 to 40 years

Austin-McNeil

   TX         492         1,995         2,499         510         4,476         4,986         1,163       1994    6/30/1998    5 to 40 years

Austin-FM

   TX         484         1,951         585         481         2,539         3,020         979       1996    6/30/1998    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         550         1,998         847         550         2,845         3,395         1,005       1996    9/29/1998    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         670         2,407         1,691         670         4,098         4,768         1,343       1996    10/9/1998    5 to 40 years

Cincinnati-Batavia

   OH         390         1,570         1,060         390         2,630         3,020         903       1988    11/19/1998    5 to 40 years

Jackson-N.West

   MS         460         1,642         562         460         2,204         2,664         965       1984    12/1/1998    5 to 40 years

Houston-Katy

   TX         507         2,058         1,705         507         3,763         4,270         1,160       1993    12/15/1998    5 to 40 years

Providence

   RI         447         1,776         902         447         2,678         3,125         1,043       1986/94    2/2/1999    5 to 40 years

Lafayette-Pinhook 1

   LA         556         1,951         1,154         556         3,105         3,661         1,340       1980    2/17/1999    5 to 40 years

Lafayette-Pinhook2

   LA         708         2,860         366         708         3,226         3,934         1,238       1992/94    2/17/1999    5 to 40 years

Lafayette-Ambassador

   LA         314         1,095         866         314         1,961         2,275         859       1975    2/17/1999    5 to 40 years

Lafayette-Evangeline

   LA         188         652         1,593         188         2,245         2,433         888       1977    2/17/1999    5 to 40 years

Lafayette-Guilbeau

   LA         963         3,896         933         963         4,829         5,792         1,720       1994    2/17/1999    5 to 40 years

Phoenix-Gilbert

   AZ         651         2,600         1,220         772         3,699         4,471         1,279       1995    5/18/1999    5 to 40 years

Phoenix-Glendale

   AZ         565         2,596         633         565         3,229         3,794         1,204       1997    5/18/1999    5 to 40 years

Phoenix-Mesa

   AZ         330         1,309         2,536         733         3,442         4,175         864       1986    5/18/1999    5 to 40 years

Phoenix-Mesa

   AZ         339         1,346         665         339         2,011         2,350         718       1986    5/18/1999    5 to 40 years

Phoenix-Mesa

   AZ         291         1,026         1,024         291         2,050         2,341         658       1976    5/18/1999    5 to 40 years

Phoenix-Mesa

   AZ         354         1,405         487         354         1,892         2,246         755       1986    5/18/1999    5 to 40 years

Phoenix-Camelback

   AZ         453         1,610         916         453         2,526         2,979         992       1984    5/18/1999    5 to 40 years

Phoenix-Bell

   AZ         872         3,476         3,518         872         6,994         7,866         1,772       1984    5/18/1999    5 to 40 years

Phoenix-35th Ave

   AZ         849         3,401         750         849         4,151         5,000         1,557       1996    5/21/1999    5 to 40 years

Portland

   ME         410         1,626         1,919         410         3,545         3,955         1,144       1988    8/2/1999    5 to 40 years

Cocoa

   FL         667         2,373         837         667         3,210         3,877         1,227       1982    9/29/1999    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         335         1,521         557         335         2,078         2,413         768       1985    11/9/1999    5 to 40 years

Middletown-Monroe

   NY         276         1,312         1,228         276         2,540         2,816         801       1998    2/2/2000    5 to 40 years

Boston - N. Andover

   MA         633         2,573         946         633         3,519         4,152         1,174       1989    2/15/2000    5 to 40 years

Houston-Seabrook

   TX         633         2,617         429         633         3,046         3,679         1,117       1996    3/1/2000    5 to 40 years

Ft. Lauderdale

   FL         384         1,422         627         384         2,049         2,433         723       1994    5/2/2000    5 to 40 years

Birmingham-Bessemer

   AL         254         1,059         1,331         254         2,390         2,644         678       1998    11/15/2000    5 to 40 years

Brewster

   NY         1,716         6,920         179         1,981         6,834         8,815         1,408       1991/97    12/27/2000    5 to 40 years

Austin-Lamar

   TX         837         2,977         593         966         3,441         4,407         826       1996/99    2/22/2001    5 to 40 years

Houston

   TX         733         3,392         728         841         4,012         4,853         933       1993/97    3/2/2001    5 to 40 years

Ft.Myers

   FL         787         3,249         537         902         3,671         4,573         890       1997    3/13/2001    5 to 40 years

Boston-Dracut

   MA         1,035         3,737         665         1,104         4,333         5,437         1,382       1986    12/1/2001    5 to 40 years

Boston-Methuen

   MA         1,024         3,649         746         1,091         4,328         5,419         1,326       1984    12/1/2001    5 to 40 years

Columbia

   SC         883         3,139         1,302         942         4,382         5,324         1,265       1985    12/1/2001    5 to 40 years

Myrtle Beach

   SC         552         1,970         991         588         2,925         3,513         910       1984    12/1/2001    5 to 40 years

Kingsland

   GA         470         1,902         3,139         666         4,845         5,511         1,142       1989    12/1/2001    5 to 40 years

Saco

   ME         534         1,914         417         570         2,295         2,865         706       1988    12/3/2001    5 to 40 years

Boston-Plymouth

   MA         1,004         4,584         2,325         1,004         6,909         7,913         1,753       1996    12/19/2001    5 to 40 years

 

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               Initial Cost to Company      Cost Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
     Gross Amount at Which
Carried at Close of Period
                      Life on

Description

   ST    Encumbrance    Land      Building,
Equipment
and Impvmts
     Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Land      Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Total      Accum.
Deprec.
     Date of
Const.
   Date
Acquired
   which depr
in latest
income
statement
is computed

Boston-Sandwich

   MA         670         3,060         540         714         3,556         4,270         1,081       1984    12/19/2001    5 to 40 years

Syracuse

   NY         294         1,203         1,106         327         2,276         2,603         571       1987    2/5/2002    5 to 40 years

Houston

   TX         517         2,090         1,549         553         3,603         4,156         999       1979/83    2/13/2002    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         734         2,956         736         784         3,642         4,426         1,088       1984    2/13/2002    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         394         1,595         354         421         1,922         2,343         610       1985    2/13/2002    5 to 40 years

San Antonio-Hunt

   TX         381         1,545         1,341         618         2,649         3,267         762       1980    2/13/2002    5 to 40 years

Houston-Humble

   TX         919         3,696         524         919         4,220         5,139         1,225       1998/02    6/19/2002    5 to 40 years

Houston-Pasadena

   TX         612         2,468         369         612         2,837         3,449         821       1999    6/19/2002    5 to 40 years

Houston-League City

   TX         689         3,159         532         689         3,691         4,380         1,036       1994/97    6/19/2002    5 to 40 years

Houston-Montgomery

   TX         817         3,286         2,189         1,119         5,173         6,292         1,285       1998    6/19/2002    5 to 40 years

Houston

   TX         407         1,650         220         407         1,870         2,277         569       1997    6/19/2002    5 to 40 years

Houston-Beaumont

   TX         817         3,287         360         817         3,647         4,464         1,079       1996    6/19/2002    5 to 40 years

The Hamptons

   NY         2,207         8,866         700         2,207         9,566         11,773         2,743       1989/95    12/16/2002    5 to 40 years

The Hamptons

   NY         1,131         4,564         556         1,131         5,120         6,251         1,420       1998    12/16/2002    5 to 40 years

The Hamptons

   NY         635         2,918         415         635         3,333         3,968         913       1997    12/16/2002    5 to 40 years

The Hamptons

   NY         1,251         5,744         460         1,252         6,203         7,455         1,714       1994/98    12/16/2002    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         1,039         4,201         154         1,039         4,355         5,394         1,147       1995/99    8/26/2003    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         827         3,776         462         827         4,238         5,065         1,083       1998/01    10/1/2003    5 to 40 years

Stamford

   CT         2,713         11,013         392         2,713         11,405         14,118         2,997       1998    3/17/2004    5 to 40 years

Houston-Tomball

   TX         773         3,170         1,801         773         4,971         5,744         1,186       2000    5/19/2004    5 to 40 years

Houston-Conroe

   TX         1,195         4,877         241         1,195         5,118         6,313         1,282       2001    5/19/2004    5 to 40 years

Houston-Spring

   TX         1,103         4,550         316         1,103         4,866         5,969         1,249       2001    5/19/2004    5 to 40 years

Houston-Bissonnet

   TX         1,061         4,427         2,740         1,061         7,167         8,228         1,600       2003    5/19/2004    5 to 40 years

Houston-Alvin

   TX         388         1,640         892         388         2,532         2,920         576       2003    5/19/2004    5 to 40 years

Clearwater

   FL         1,720         6,986         142         1,720         7,128         8,848         1,763       2001    6/3/2004    5 to 40 years

Houston-Missouri City

   TX         1,167         4,744         3,518         1,566         7,863         9,429         1,564       1998    6/23/2004    5 to 40 years

Chattanooga-Hixson

   TN         1,365         5,569         1,513         1,365         7,082         8,447         1,720       1998/02    8/4/2004    5 to 40 years

Austin-Round Rock

   TX         2,047         5,857         782         1,976         6,710         8,686         1,627       2000    8/5/2004    5 to 40 years

Syracuse - Cicero

   NY         527         2,121         730         527         2,851         3,378         708       1988/02    3/16/2005    5 to 40 years

Long Island-Bayshore

   NY         1,131         4,609         164         1,131         4,773         5,904         1,093       2003    3/15/2005    5 to 40 years

Boston-Springfield

   MA         612         2,501         197         612         2,698         3,310         640       1965/75    4/12/2005    5 to 40 years

Stamford

   CT         1,612         6,585         225         1,612         6,810         8,422         1,608       2002    4/14/2005    5 to 40 years

Houston-Jones

   TX         1,214         4,949         171         1,215         5,119         6,334         1,144       1997/99    6/6/2005    5 to 40 years

Montgomery-Richard

   AL         1,906         7,726         265         1,906         7,991         9,897         1,806       1997    6/1/2005    5 to 40 years

Boston-Oxford

   MA         470         1,902         1,641         470         3,543         4,013         696       2002    6/23/2005    5 to 40 years

Austin-290E

   TX         537         2,183         -287         491         1,942         2,433         488       2003    7/12/2005    5 to 40 years

SanAntonio-Marbach

   TX         556         2,265         481         556         2,746         3,302         597       2003    7/12/2005    5 to 40 years

Austin-South 1st

   TX         754         3,065         217         754         3,282         4,036         766       2003    7/12/2005    5 to 40 years

Houston-Pinehurst

   TX         484         1,977         1,479         484         3,456         3,940         672       2002/04    7/12/2005    5 to 40 years

Atlanta-Marietta

   GA         811         3,397         511         811         3,908         4,719         877       2003    9/15/2005    5 to 40 years

Baton Rouge

   LA         719         2,927         2,529         719         5,456         6,175         829       1984/94    11/15/2005    5 to 40 years

Houston-Cypress

   TX         721         2,994         1,173         721         4,167         4,888         862       2003    1/13/2006    5 to 40 years

San Marcos-Hwy 35S

   TX         628         2,532         567         982         2,745         3,727         556       2001    1/10/2006    5 to 40 years

 

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               Initial Cost to Company      Cost Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
     Gross Amount at Which
Carried at Close of Period
                      Life on

Description

   ST    Encumbrance    Land      Building,
Equipment
and Impvmts
     Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Land      Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Total      Accum.
Deprec.
     Date of
Const.
   Date
Acquired
   which depr
in latest
income
statement
is computed

Houston-Baytown

   TX         596         2,411         125         596         2,536         3,132         541       2002    1/10/2006    5 to 40 years

Rochester

   NY         937         3,779         175         937         3,954         4,891         808       2002/06    2/1/2006    5 to 40 years

Houston-Jones Rd 2

   TX         707         2,933         2,736         707         5,669         6,376         1,035       2000    3/9/2006    5 to 40 years

Lafayette

   LA         411         1,621         209         411         1,830         2,241         419       1997    4/13/2006    5 to 40 years

Lafayette

   LA         463         1,831         121         463         1,952         2,415         409       2001/04    4/13/2006    5 to 40 years

Lafayette

   LA         601         2,406         1,342         601         3,748         4,349         728       2002    4/13/2006    5 to 40 years

Lafayette

   LA         542         1,319         2,146         542         3,465         4,007         612       1997/99    4/13/2006    5 to 40 years

Manchester

   NH         832         3,268         143         832         3,411         4,243         691       2000    4/26/2006    5 to 40 years

Nashua

   NH         617         2,422         553         617         2,975         3,592         584       1989    6/29/2006    5 to 40 years

Clearwater-Largo

   FL         1,270         5,037         219         1,270         5,256         6,526         1,052       1998    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

Clearwater-Pinellas Park

   FL         929         3,676         177         929         3,853         4,782         755       2000    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

Clearwater-Tarpon Spg.

   FL         696         2,739         151         696         2,890         3,586         581       1999    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

New Orleans

   LA         1,220         4,805         195         1,220         5,000         6,220         989       2000    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

St Louis-Meramec

   MO         1,113         4,359         349         1,113         4,708         5,821         919       1999    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

St Louis-Charles Rock

   MO         766         3,040         1,370         766         4,410         5,176         636       1999    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

St Louis-Shackelford

   MO         828         3,290         193         828         3,483         4,311         691       1999    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

St Louis-W.Washington

   MO         734         2,867         724         734         3,591         4,325         753       1980/01    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

St Louis-Howdershell

   MO         899         3,596         263         899         3,859         4,758         759       2000    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

St Louis-Lemay Ferry

   MO         890         3,552         372         890         3,924         4,814         756       1999    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

St Louis-Manchester

   MO         697         2,711         141         697         2,852         3,549         565       2000    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         1,256         4,946         318         1,256         5,264         6,520         1,025       1998/03    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         605         2,434         125         605         2,559         3,164         497       2004    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         607         2,428         165         607         2,593         3,200         508       2004    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         1,073         4,276         75         1,073         4,351         5,424         855       2003    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         549         2,180         1,117         549         3,297         3,846         522       1998    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         644         2,542         90         644         2,632         3,276         521       1999    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

San Antonio-Blanco

   TX         963         3,836         160         963         3,996         4,959         792       2004    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

San Antonio-Broadway

   TX         773         3,060         1,739         773         4,799         5,572         658       2000    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

San Antonio-Huebner

   TX         1,175         4,624         225         1,175         4,849         6,024         929       1998    6/22/2006    5 to 40 years

Chattanooga-Lee Hwy II

   TN         619         2,471         130         619         2,601         3,220         502       2002    8/7/2006    5 to 40 years

Lafayette

   LA         699         2,784         1,960         699         4,744         5,443         849       1995/99    8/1/2006    5 to 40 years

Montgomery-E.S.Blvd

   AL         1,158         4,639         871         1,158         5,510         6,668         1,041       1996/97    9/28/2006    5 to 40 years

Auburn-Pepperell Pkwy

   AL         590         2,361         379         590         2,740         3,330         500       1998    9/28/2006    5 to 40 years

Auburn-Gatewood Dr

   AL         694         2,758         230         694         2,988         3,682         551       2002/03    9/28/2006    5 to 40 years

Columbus-Williams Rd

   GA         736         2,905         215         736         3,120         3,856         604       4/6/2002    9/28/2006    5 to 40 years

Columbus-Miller Rd

   GA         975         3,854         1,261         975         5,115         6,090         669       1995    9/28/2006    5 to 40 years

Columbus-Armour Rd

   GA         0         3,680         165         0         3,845         3,845         731       2004/05    9/28/2006    5 to 40 years

Columbus-Amber Dr

   GA         439         1,745         188         439         1,933         2,372         367       1998    9/28/2006    5 to 40 years

Concord

   NH         813         3,213         2,005         813         5,218         6,031         871       2000    10/31/2006    5 to 40 years

Buffalo-Langner Rd

   NY         532         2,119         2,008         532         4,127         4,659         533       1993/07    3/30/2007    5 to 40 years

Buffalo-Transit Rd

   NY         437         1,794         660         437         2,454         2,891         398       1998    3/30/2007    5 to 40 years

Buffalo-Lake Ave

   NY         638         2,531         535         638         3,066         3,704         565       1997    3/30/2007    5 to 40 years

Buffalo-Union Rd

   NY         348         1,344         206         348         1,550         1,898         276       1998    3/30/2007    5 to 40 years

 

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               Initial Cost to Company      Cost Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
     Gross Amount at Which
Carried at Close of Period
                      Life on

Description

   ST    Encumbrance    Land      Building,
Equipment
and Impvmts
     Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Land      Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Total      Accum.
Deprec.
     Date of
Const.
   Date
Acquired
   which depr
in latest
income
statement
is computed

Buffalo-NF Blvd

   NY         323         1,331         85         323         1,416         1,739         265       1998    3/30/2007    5 to 40 years

Buffalo-Young St

   NY         315         2,185         966         316         3,150         3,466         499       1999/00    3/30/2007    5 to 40 years

Buffalo-Sheridan Dr

   NY         961         3,827         2,363         961         6,190         7,151         758       1999    3/30/2007    5 to 40 years

Bufrfalo-Transit Rd

   NY         375         1,498         293         375         1,791         2,166         363       1990/95    3/30/2007    5 to 40 years

Rochester-Phillips Rd

   NY         1,003         4,002         118         1,003         4,120         5,123         716       1999    3/30/2007    5 to 40 years

Greenville

   MS         1,100         4,386         632         1,100         5,018         6,118         891       1994    1/11/2007    5 to 40 years

Houston-Beaumont

   TX         929         3,647         171         930         3,817         4,747         691       2002/04    3/8/2007    5 to 40 years

Houston-Beaumont

   TX         1,537         6,018         325         1,537         6,343         7,880         1,130       2003/06    3/8/2007    5 to 40 years

Huntsville-Memorial

   AL         1,607         6,338         901         1,677         7,169         8,846         1,160       1989/06    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

Huntsville-Madison 1

   AL         1,016         4,013         285         1,017         4,297         5,314         766       1993/07    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

Bilox-Gulfport

   MS         1,423         5,624         166         1,423         5,790         7,213         983       1998/05    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

Huntsville-Hwy 72

   AL         1,206         4,775         248         1,206         5,023         6,229         853       1998/06    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

Mobile-Airport Blvd

   AL         1,216         4,819         314         1,216         5,133         6,349         905       2000/07    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

Bilox-Gulfport

   MS         1,345         5,325         54         1,301         5,423         6,724         913       2002/04    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

Huntsville-Madison 2

   AL         1,164         4,624         229         1,164         4,853         6,017         827       2002/06    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

Foley-Hwy 59

   AL         1,346         5,474         290         1,347         5,763         7,110         999       2003/06    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

Pensacola 6-Nine Mile

   FL         1,029         4,180         135         1,029         4,315         5,344         809       2003/06    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

Auburn-College St

   AL         686         2,732         141         686         2,873         3,559         519       2003    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

Biloxi-Gulfport

   MS         1,811         7,152         96         1,811         7,248         9,059         1,214       2004/06    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

Pensacola 7-Hwy 98

   FL         732         3,015         70         732         3,085         3,817         558       2006    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

Montgomery-Arrowhead

   AL         1,075         4,333         143         1,076         4,475         5,551         761       2006    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

Montgomery-McLemore

   AL         885         3,586         75         885         3,661         4,546         624       2006    6/1/2007    5 to 40 years

San Antonio-Foster

   TX         676         2,685         327         676         3,012         3,688         531       2003/06    5/21/2007    5 to 40 years

Houston-Beaumont

   TX         742         3,024         163         742         3,187         3,929         527       2002/05    11/14/2007    5 to 40 years

Hattiesburg-Clasic

   MS         444         1,799         151         444         1,950         2,394         315       1998    12/19/2007    5 to 40 years

Biloxi-Ginger

   MS         384         1,548         103         384         1,651         2,035         255       2000    12/19/2007    5 to 40 years

Foley-7905 St Hwy 59

   AL         437         1,757         170         437         1,927         2,364         292       2000    12/19/2007    5 to 40 years

Jackson-Ridgeland

   MS         1,479         5,965         457         1,479         6,422         7,901         986       1997/00    1/17/2008    5 to 40 years

Jackson-5111

   MS         1,337         5,377         138         1,337         5,515         6,852         844       2003    1/17/2008    5 to 40 years

Cincinnati-Robertson

   OH         852         3,409         198         852         3,607         4,459         468       2003/04    12/31/2008    5 to 40 years

Richmond-Bridge Rd

   VA         1,047         5,981         19         1,047         6,000         7,047         726       2009    10/1/2009    5 to 40 years

Raleigh-Durham

   NC         846         4,095         75         846         4,170         5,016         332       2000    12/28/2010    5 to 40 years

Charlotte-Wallace

   NC         961         3,702         108         961         3,810         4,771         302       2008    12/29/2010    5 to 40 years

Raleigh-Durham

   NC         574         3,975         89         575         4,063         4,638         319       2008    12/29/2010    5 to 40 years

Charlotte-Westmoreland

   NC         513         5,317         30         513         5,347         5,860         415       2009    12/29/2010    5 to 40 years

Charlotte-Matthews

   NC         1,129         4,767         70         1,129         4,837         5,966         385       2009    12/29/2010    5 to 40 years

Raleigh-Durham

   NC         381         3,575         38         381         3,613         3,994         286       2008    12/29/2010    5 to 40 years

Charlotte-Zeb Morris

   NC         965         3,355         38         965         3,393         4,358         267       2007    12/29/2010    5 to 40 years

Fair Lawn-Wagaraw

   PA         796         9,467         78         796         9,545         10,341         628       1999    7/14/2011    5 to 40 years

Elizabeth-Allen

   PA         885         3,073         -276         885         2,797         3,682         188       1988    7/14/2011    5 to 40 years

Saint Louis-High Ridge

   MO         197         2,132         31         197         2,163         2,360         167       2007    7/28/2011    5 to 40 years

Atlanta-Decatur

   GA         1,043         8,252         53         1,043         8,305         9,348         502       2006    8/17/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Humble

   TX         825         4,201         220         825         4,421         5,246         281       1993    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

 

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                 Initial Cost to Company      Cost Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
     Gross Amount at Which
Carried at Close of Period
                      Life on

Description

   ST    Encumbrance      Land      Building,
Equipment
and Impvmts
     Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Land      Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Total      Accum.
Deprec.
     Date of
Const.
   Date
Acquired
   which depr
in latest
income
statement
is computed

Dallas-Fort Worth

   TX         693         3,552         55         693         3,607         4,300         231       2001    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Hwy 6N

   TX         1,243         3,106         86         1,243         3,192         4,435         209       2000    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Austin-Cedar Park

   TX         1,559         2,727         60         1,559         2,787         4,346         184       1998    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Katy

   TX         691         4,435         86         691         4,521         5,212         281       2000    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Deer Park

   TX         1,012         3,312         158         1,012         3,470         4,482         208       1998    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-W.Little York

   TX         575         3,557         103         575         3,660         4,235         241       1998    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Pasadena

   TX         705         4,223         144         705         4,367         5,072         267       2000    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Friendswood

   TX         1,168         2,315         110         1,168         2,425         3,593         162       1994    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Spring

   TX         2,152         3,027         193         2,152         3,220         5,372         210       1993    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-W.Sam Houston

   TX         402         3,602         90         402         3,692         4,094         219       1999    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Austin-Pond Springs Rd

   TX         1,653         4,947         115         1,653         5,062         6,715         306       1984    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Spring

   TX         1,474         4,500         62         1,474         4,562         6,036         286       2006    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Austin-Round Rock

   TX         177         3,223         90         177         3,313         3,490         208       1999    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Silverado Dr

   TX         1,438         4,583         86         1,438         4,669         6,107         286       2000    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Sugarland

   TX         272         3,236         155         272         3,391         3,663         215       2001    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Westheimer Rd

   TX         536         2,687         118         536         2,805         3,341         172       1997    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Wilcrest Dr

   TX         1,478         4,145         122         1,478         4,267         5,745         255       1999    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Woodlands

   TX         1,315         6,142         150         1,315         6,292         7,607         365       1977    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Woodlands

   TX         3,189         3,974         86         3,189         4,060         7,249         237       2000    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Katy Freeway

   TX         1,049         5,175         474         1,049         5,649         6,698         330       1999    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Houston-Webster

   TX      2,254         2,054         2,138         349         2,054         2,487         4,541         152       1982    9/22/2011    5 to 40 years

Newport News

   VA         2,848         5,892         60         2,848         5,952         8,800         364       2004    9/29/2011    5 to 40 years

Pensacola

   FL         197         4,281         140         197         4,421         4,618         251       1996    11/15/2011    5 to 40 years

Miami

   FL         2,960         12,077         55         2,960         12,132         15,092         487       2005    5/16/2012    5 to 40 years

Chicago - Lake Forest

   IL         1,932         11,606         60         1,932         11,666         13,598         471       1996/2004    6/6/2012    5 to 40 years

Chicago - Schaumburg

   IL         1,940         4,880         159         1,940         5,039         6,979         209       1998    6/6/2012    5 to 40 years

Norfolk

   VA         911         5,862         47         911         5,909         6,820         233       2007    6/20/2012    5 to 40 years

Atlanta

   GA         1,560         6,766         53         1,560         6,819         8,379         259       2009    7/18/2012    5 to 40 years

Jacksonville - Middlebrg

   FL         664         5,719         40         664         5,759         6,423         190       2008    9/18/2012    5 to 40 years

Jacksonville - Orange Pk.

   FL         772         3,882         53         772         3,935         4,707         132       2007    9/18/2012    5 to 40 years

St. Augustine

   FL         739         3,858         39         739         3,897         4,636         133       2007    9/18/2012    5 to 40 years

Atlanta - NE Expressway

   GA         1,384         9,266         45         1,384         9,311         10,695         307       2009    9/18/2012    5 to 40 years

Atlanta - Kennesaw

   GA         856         4,315         46         856         4,361         5,217         145       2008    9/18/2012    5 to 40 years

Atlanta - Lawrenceville

   GA         855         3,838         76         855         3,914         4,769         131       2007    9/18/2012    5 to 40 years

Atlanta - Woodstock

   GA         1,342         4,692         57         1,342         4,749         6,091         160       2009    9/18/2012    5 to 40 years

Raleigh-Durham

   NC         2,337         4,901         102         2,337         5,003         7,340         165       2002    9/19/2012    5 to 40 years

Chicago - Lindenhurst

   IL         1,213         3,129         82         1,213         3,211         4,424         109       1999/2006    9/27/2012    5 to 40 years

Chicago - Orland Park

   IL         1,050         5,894         72         1,050         5,966         7,016         171       2007    12/10/2012    5 to 40 years

Bradenton

   FL         1,501         3,775         38         1,501         3,813         5,314         99       1997    12/21/2012    5 to 40 years

Ft. Myers - Cleveland

   FL         515         2,280         41         515         2,321         2,836         62       1998    12/21/2012    5 to 40 years

Clearwater - Drew St.

   FL         1,234         4,018         27         1,234         4,045         5,279         105       2000    12/21/2012    5 to 40 years

Clearwater

   FL         1,555         5,978         29         1,555         6,007         7,562         155       2000    12/21/2012    5 to 40 years

Chicago - Aurora

   IL         269         3,126         47         269         3,173         3,442         82       2010    12/31/2012    5 to 40 years

 

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                 Initial Cost to Company      Cost Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
     Gross Amount at Which
Carried at Close of Period
                      Life on

Description

   ST    Encumbrance      Land      Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Land      Building,
Equipment
and
Impvmts
     Total      Accum.
Deprec.
     Date of
Const.
   Date
Acquired
   which depr
in latest
income
statement
is computed

Phoenix

   AZ         910         3,656         47         910         3,703         4,613         101       2008    12/18/2012    5 to 40 years

Chicago - North Austin

   IL         2,593         5,029         75         2,593         5,104         7,697         135       2005    12/20/2012    5 to 40 years

Chicago - North Western

   IL         1,718         6,466         63         1,718         6,529         8,247         166       2005    12/20/2012    5 to 40 years

Chicago - West Pershing

   IL         395         3,226         46         395         3,272         3,667         83       2008    12/20/2012    5 to 40 years

Austin-Cedar Park

   TX         1,246         5,740         50         1,246         5,790         7,036         152       2006    12/27/2012    5 to 40 years

Chicago - N. Broadway

   IL         2,373         9,869         22         2,373         9,891         12,264         252       2011    12/20/2012    5 to 40 years

Austin-Round Rock

   TX         774         3,327         21         774         3,348         4,122         88       2004    12/27/2012    5 to 40 years

Austin-Round Rock

   TX         632         1,985         35         632         2,020         2,652         59       2007    12/27/2012    5 to 40 years

San Antonio - Marbach

   TX         337         2,005         67         337         2,072         2,409         51       2005    2/11/2013    5 to 40 years

Long Island

   NY         2,122         8,735         91         2,122         8,826         10,948         171       2002    3/22/2013    5 to 40 years

Boston - Somerville

   MA         1,553         7,186         47         1,553         7,233         8,786         140       2008    3/22/2013    5 to 40 years

Long Island - Deer Park

   NY         1,096         8,276         26         1,096         8,302         9,398         72       2009    8/29/2013    5 to 40 years

Long Island - Amityville

   NY         2,224         10,102         8         2,224         10,110         12,334         87       2009    8/29/2013    5 to 40 years

Colorado Springs

   CO         629         5,201         59         629         5,260         5,889         33       2006    9/30/2013    5 to 40 years

Toms River - Route 37

   NJ         1,843         6,544         -5         1,843         6,539         8,382         14       2007    11/26/2013    5 to 40 years

Lake Worth - S Military

   FL         868         5,306         2         868         5,308         6,176         11       2000    12/4/2013    5 to 40 years

Austin-Round Rock

   TX         1,547         5,226         0         1,547         5,226         6,773         0       2008    12/27/2013    5 to 40 years

Hartford-Bristol

   CT         1,174         8,816         0         1,174         8,816         9,990         0       2004    12/30/2013    5 to 40 years

Piscataway

   NJ         1,639         10,946         0         1,639         10,946         12,585         0       2006    12/30/2013    5 to 40 years

Construction in Progress

           0         0         9,801         0         9,801         9,801         0       2013      

Corporate Office

   NY         0         68         20,921         1,633         19,356         20,989         11,537       2000    5/1/2000    5 to 40 years
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

          
      $ 2,254       $ 299,945       $ 1,194,359       $ 370,333       $ 312,053       $ 1,552,584       $ 1,864,637       $ 366,472            
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

          

 

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     December 31, 2013     December 31, 2012     December 31, 2011  

Cost:

            

Balance at beginning of period

     $ 1,742,354       $ 1,525,283       $ 1,349,927  

Additions during period:

            

Acquisitions through foreclosure

   $  —         $  —          $  —       

Other acquisitions

     93,376         185,431         151,572    

Improvements, etc.

     33,811         36,238         27,344    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   
       127,187         221,669         178,916  

Deductions during period:

            

Cost of assets disposed

     (4,904       (4,598       (1,011  

Impairment write-down

     —            —            (1,721  

Casualty loss

     —            —            (828  
       (4,904       (4,598       (3,560
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Balance at close of period

     $ 1,864,637       $ 1,742,354       $ 1,525,283  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation:

            

Balance at beginning of period

     $ 324,963       $ 289,082       $ 257,026  

Additions during period:

            

Depreciation expense

   $ 41,929        $ 37,226        $ 33,266     
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   
       41,929         37,226         33,266  

Deductions during period:

            

Accumulated depreciation of assets disposed

     (420       (1,345       (422  

Accumulated depreciation on impaired asset

     —            —            (674  

Accumulated depreciation on casualty loss

     —            —            (114  
          

 

 

   
       (420       (1,345       (1,210
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Balance at close of period

     $ 366,472        $ 324,963        $ 289,082   
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

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