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Agreements and Transactions with Related Parties
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Agreements and Transactions with Related Parties Agreements and Transactions with Related Parties
 
CWI 1 and CWI 2 Merger

On October 22, 2019, CWI 1 and CWI 2 announced that they had entered into a definitive merger agreement under which the two companies intended to merge in an all-stock transaction, with CWI 2 as the surviving entity. The CWI 1 and CWI 2 Merger was approved by the stockholders of CWI 1 and CWI 2 on April 8, 2020 and closed on April 13, 2020, as described in Note 16.

Advisory Agreements and Partnership Agreements with the Managed Programs
 
As of March 31, 2020, we had advisory agreements with each of the Managed Programs, pursuant to which we earned fees and were entitled to receive reimbursement for certain fund management expenses. Upon completion of the CWI 1 and CWI 2 Merger on April 13, 2020 (Note 16), the advisory agreements with CWI 1 and CWI 2 were terminated, and we no longer receive fees, reimbursements, or distributions of Available Cash from CWI 1 and CWI 2. We no longer raise capital for new or existing funds, but we currently expect to continue to manage CPA:18 – Global and CESH and earn various fees (as described below) through the end of their respective life cycles (Note 1). As of March 31, 2020, we had partnership agreements with each of the Managed Programs, and under the partnership agreements with the Managed REITs, we are entitled to receive certain cash distributions from their respective operating partnerships.

The following tables present a summary of revenue earned and distributions of Available Cash received from the Managed Programs for the periods indicated, included in the consolidated financial statements (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Asset management revenue (a)
$
9,889

 
$
9,732

Reimbursable costs from affiliates (a)
4,030

 
3,868

Distributions of Available Cash (b)
1,916

 
5,685

Structuring and other advisory revenue (a)
494

 
2,518

Interest income on deferred acquisition fees and loans to affiliates (c)
278

 
520

 
$
16,607

 
$
22,323

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
CPA:18 – Global 
$
5,912

 
$
7,961

CWI 1
5,040

 
7,501

CWI 2
4,200

 
5,746

CESH
1,455

 
1,115

 
$
16,607

 
$
22,323

__________
(a)
Amounts represent revenues from contracts under ASC 606.
(b)
Included within Equity in earnings of equity method investments in the Managed Programs and real estate in the consolidated statements of income.
(c)
Included within Other gains and (losses) in the consolidated statements of income.

The following table presents a summary of amounts included in Due from affiliates in the consolidated financial statements (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Short-term loans to affiliates, including accrued interest
$
30,760

 
$
47,721

Deferred acquisition fees receivable, including accrued interest
3,000

 
4,450

Reimbursable costs
2,759

 
3,129

Asset management fees receivable
1,388

 
1,267

Accounts receivable
908

 
1,118

Current acquisition fees receivable
236

 
131

 
$
39,051

 
$
57,816



Performance Obligations and Significant Judgments

The fees earned pursuant to our advisory agreements are considered variable consideration. For the agreements that include multiple performance obligations, including asset management and investment structuring services, revenue is allocated to each performance obligation based on estimates of the price that we would charge for each promised service if it were sold on a standalone basis.

Judgment is applied in assessing whether there should be a constraint on the amount of fees recognized, such as amounts in excess of certain threshold limits with respect to the contract price or any potential clawback provisions included in certain of our arrangements. We exclude fees subject to such constraints to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of those amounts will occur.

Asset Management Revenue
 
Under the advisory agreements with the Managed Programs, we earn asset management revenue for managing their investment portfolios. The following table presents a summary of our asset management fee arrangements with the Managed Programs:
Managed Program
 
Rate
 
Payable
 
Description
CPA:18 – Global
 
0.5% – 1.5%
 
In shares of its Class A common stock and/or cash, at the option of CPA:18 – Global; payable 50% in cash and 50% in shares of its Class A common stock for 2020 and 2019
 
Rate depends on the type of investment and is based on the average market or average equity value, as applicable
CWI 1 (a)
 
0.5%
 
In shares of its common stock and/or cash, at our election; payable in shares of its common stock for 2020 and 2019
 
Rate was based on the average market value of the investment; we were required to pay 20% of the asset management revenue we received to the subadvisor
CWI 2 (a)
 
0.55%
 
In shares of its Class A common stock and/or cash, at our election; payable in shares of its Class A common stock for 2020 and 2019
 
Rate was based on the average market value of the investment; we were required to pay 25% of the asset management revenue we received to the subadvisor
CESH
 
1.0%
 
In cash
 
Based on gross assets at fair value

__________
(a)
Advisory agreement terminated on April 13, 2020.

The performance obligation for asset management services is satisfied over time as services are rendered. The time-based output method is used to measure progress over time, as this is representative of the transfer of the services. We are compensated for our services on a monthly or quarterly basis. However, these services represent a series of distinct daily services under ASU 2014-09. Accordingly, we satisfy the performance obligation and resolve the variability associated with our fees on a daily basis. We apply the practical expedient and, as a result, do not disclose variable consideration attributable to wholly or partially unsatisfied performance obligations as of the end of the reporting period.

In providing asset management services, we are reimbursed for certain costs. Direct reimbursement of these costs does not represent a separate performance obligation. Payment for asset management services is typically due on the first business day following the month of the delivery of the service.

Structuring and Other Advisory Revenue
 
Under the terms of the advisory agreements with the Managed Programs, we earn revenue for structuring and negotiating investments and related financing. For the Managed REITs, the combined total of acquisition fees and other acquisition expenses are limited to 6% of the contract prices in aggregate. The following table presents a summary of our structuring fee arrangements with the Managed Programs:
Managed Program
 
Rate
 
Payable
 
Description
CPA:18 – Global
 
4.5%
 
In cash; for all investments, other than readily marketable real estate securities for which we will not receive any acquisition fees, 2.5% upon completion, with 2% deferred and payable in three interest-bearing annual installments
 
Based on the total aggregate cost of the investments or commitments made
CWI REITs (a)
 
1% – 2.5%
 
In cash upon completion; loan refinancing transactions up to 1% of the principal amount; 2.5% of the total investment cost of the properties acquired
 
Based on the total aggregate cost of the lodging investments or commitments made; we were required to pay 20% and 25% to the subadvisors of CWI 1 and CWI 2, respectively
CESH
 
2.0%
 
In cash upon acquisition
 
Based on the total aggregate cost of investments or commitments made, including the acquisition, development, construction, or redevelopment of the investments

__________
(a)
Advisory agreements terminated on April 13, 2020.

The performance obligation for investment structuring services is satisfied at a point in time upon the closing of an investment acquisition, when there is an enforceable right to payment, and control (as well as the risks and rewards) has been transferred. Determining when control transfers requires management to make judgments that affect the timing of revenue recognized. Payment is due either on the day of acquisition (current portion) or deferred, as described above (Note 5). We do not believe the deferral of the fees represents a significant financing component.

In addition, we may earn fees for dispositions and mortgage loan refinancings completed on behalf of the Managed Programs.

Reimbursable Costs from Affiliates
 
The Managed Programs reimburse us for certain personnel and overhead costs that we incur on their behalf, a summary of which is presented in the table below:
Managed Program
 
Payable
 
Description
CPA:18 – Global
 
In cash
 
Personnel and overhead costs, excluding those related to our legal transactions group, our senior management, and our investments team, are charged to CPA:18 – Global based on the average of the trailing 12-month aggregate reported revenues of the Managed Programs and us, and personnel costs are capped at 1.0% of CPA:18 – Global’s pro rata lease revenues for both 2020 and 2019; for the legal transactions group, costs are charged according to a fee schedule
CWI REITs (a)
 
In cash
 
Actual expenses incurred, excluding those related to our senior management; allocated between the CWI REITs based on the percentage of their total pro rata hotel revenues for the most recently completed quarter
CESH
 
In cash
 
Actual expenses incurred
__________
(a)
Advisory agreements terminated on April 13, 2020.

Distributions of Available Cash
 
We are entitled to receive distributions of up to 10% of the Available Cash (as defined in the respective partnership agreements) from the operating partnerships of each of the Managed REITs, payable quarterly in arrears. After completion of the CWI 1 and CWI 2 Merger on April 13, 2020 (Note 16), we no longer receive distributions of Available Cash from CWI 1 and CWI 2. Prior to the closing of the CWI 1 and CWI 2 Merger, we were required to pay 20% and 25% of such distributions to the subadvisors of CWI 1 and CWI 2, respectively.

Back-End Fees and Interests in the Managed Programs

Under our advisory agreements with certain of the Managed Programs, we may also receive compensation in connection with providing liquidity events for their stockholders. For the Managed REITs, the timing and form of such liquidity events are at the discretion of each REIT’s board of directors. Therefore, there can be no assurance as to whether or when any of these back-end fees or interests will be realized. Such back-end fees or interests include or may include consideration for the redemption of the special general partnership interests that we held in CWI 1 and CWI 2 (Note 16), disposition fees, interests in disposition proceeds, and distributions related to ownership of shares or limited partnership units in the Managed Programs.

Other Transactions with Affiliates
 
Loans to Affiliates

From time to time, our Board has approved the making of secured and unsecured loans or lines of credit from us to certain of the Managed Programs, at our sole discretion, with each loan at a rate equal to the rate at which we are able to borrow funds under our Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility (which was LIBOR plus 0.85% as of March 31, 2020) (Note 10), generally for the purpose of facilitating acquisitions or for working capital purposes.

The principal outstanding balance on our loans to CESH was $30.7 million and $46.3 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, excluding accrued interest of less than $0.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively. The maximum loan amount authorized to CESH at March 31, 2020 was $65.0 million and the maturity date is October 1, 2020. In April 2020, CESH repaid approximately $16.3 million to us. In addition, the loan agreements with CWI 1 and CWI 2 were terminated upon completion of the CWI 1 and CWI 2 Merger on April 13, 2020 (Note 16).

Other

At March 31, 2020, we owned interests in eight jointly owned investments in real estate, with the remaining interests held by affiliates or third parties. We account for seven such investments under the equity method of accounting (Note 7) and consolidate the remaining investment. In addition, we owned stock of each of the Managed REITs and limited partnership units of CESH at that date. We accounted for these investments under the equity method of accounting or at fair value (Note 7).