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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 10-K

 

 

 

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

 

     For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008

or

 

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

 

     For the transition period from                          to

Commission file number 0-50854

 

 

Thomas Properties Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   20-0852352

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS employer

identification number)

515 South Flower Street, Sixth Floor,

Los Angeles, CA

  90071
(Address of principal executive offices)   Zip Code

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(213) 613-1900

 

 

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

 

Title of Each Class

 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

  The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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  ¨    No  x

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  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.    ¨

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.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer  x    Non-accelerated filer  ¨    Smaller reporting company  ¨
      (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)   

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

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $219,480,964 based on the closing price on the Nasdaq Global Market for such shares on June 30, 2008.

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

 

Outstanding at March 19, 2009

Common Stock, $.01 par value per share

  24,263,904

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement with respect to its 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of the registrant’s fiscal year are incorporated by reference into Part III hereof as noted therein.

 

 

 


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THOMAS PROPERTIES GROUP, INC.

FORM 10-K

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

          Page No.

PART I.

     

Item 1.

   Business    3

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors    7

Item 1B.

   Unresolved Staff Comments    22

Item 2.

   Properties    22

Item 3.

   Legal Proceedings    26

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    26

PART II.

     

Item 5.

  

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

   27

Item 6.

   Selected Financial Data    28

Item 7.

  

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

   31

Item 7A.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    47

Item 8.

   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data    48

Item 9.

  

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

   48

Item 9A.

   Controls and Procedures    48

Item 9B.

   Other Information    51

PART III.

     

Item 10.

   Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance    52

Item 11.

   Executive Compensation    55

Item 12.

  

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

   55

Item 13.

   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence    56

Item 14.

   Principal Accounting Fees and Services    56

PART IV.

     

Item 15.

   Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules    57

SIGNATURES

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PART I

 

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

General

The terms “Thomas Properties Group,” “we,” “us” and “our company” refer to Thomas Properties Group, Inc., together with our operating partnership, Thomas Properties Group, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”). We are a full-service real estate company that owns, acquires, develops and manages primarily office, as well as mixed-use and residential properties on a nationwide basis. Our company’s primary areas of focus are the acquisition and ownership of premier properties, both on a consolidated basis and through strategic joint ventures, property development and redevelopment, and property management activities. Property operations comprise our primary source of cash flow and provide revenue through rental operations, property management, asset management, leasing and other fee income. Our acquisitions program targets properties purchased both for our own account and that of third parties, targeted at core, core plus, and value-add properties. We engage in property development and redevelopment as market conditions warrant. As part of our investment management activities, we earn fees for advising institutional investors on property portfolios.

Our properties are located in Southern California and Sacramento, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Northern Virginia; Houston, Texas and Austin, Texas. As of December 31, 2008, we own interests in and asset manage 26 operating properties with 13.2 million rentable square feet and provide asset and/or property management services on behalf of third parties for an additional four operating properties with 2.2 million rentable square feet. We also have a development pipeline of approximately 7.5 million square feet of primarily office development and 2,937 residential units.

We were incorporated in the State of Delaware on March 9, 2004 .We maintain offices in Los Angeles, Newport Beach and Sacramento, California; Austin and Houston, Texas; Northern Virginia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our corporate headquarters are located at City National Plaza, 515 South Flower Street, Sixth Floor, Los Angeles, California 90071 and our phone number is (213) 613-1900. Our website is www.tpgre.com. The information contained on our website is not part of this report. We make available free of charge through our website our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to such reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as soon as reasonably practicable after we file them with or furnish them to the SEC. You may also read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room located at 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549. Information on the operations of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. You may also download these materials from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Business Focus

Portfolio Enhancement: We focus on increasing net revenues from the properties in which we own an interest or which we manage for third parties through proactive management. As part of portfolio management, we maintain strong tenant relationships through our commitment to service in marketing, lease negotiations, building design and property management.

Property Acquisitions: We seek to acquire “core,” “core plus,” and “value-add” properties for our own account and/or in joint ventures with others where such acquisitions provide us with attractive risk-adjusted returns. Core plus properties consist of under-performing properties that we believe can be brought to market potential through improved management. Value-add properties are characterized by unstable net revenues for an extended period of time, occupancy less than 90% and/or physical or management problems which we believe can be improved by investing additional capital and/or improving management.

Partnerships and Joint Ventures: We leverage our property acquisition and development expertise through partnerships and joint ventures. These entities provide us with additional capital for investment, shared risk exposure, and earned fees for asset management, property management, leasing and other services. We are the

 

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general partner and hold an ownership interest of 25% in TPG/CalSTRS, LLC (“TPG/CalSTRS”), a joint venture with the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (“CalSTRS”), which owns 12 office properties. In addition, TPG/CalSTRS is the general partner and holds a 25% interest in a joint venture between TPG/CalSTRS, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (“Lehman”) and another institutional investor (the “Austin Portfolio Joint Venture”), which owns ten office properties in Austin, Texas. We are also the general partner and hold an interest in the Thomas High Performance Green Fund, L.P. (the “Green Fund”), which will develop, redevelop and invest in high performance, sustainable commercial buildings.

Development and Redevelopment: We develop and redevelop projects in diversified geographic markets using pre-leasing, guaranteed maximum cost construction contracts and other measures to reduce development risk. We have development properties in Los Angeles and El Segundo, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Houston and Austin, Texas.

Recent Developments

Partnerships and Joint Ventures: During 2008, we entered into an agreement with UBS Wealth Management—North American Property Fund Limited to acquire stabilized office properties in the United States. UBS has committed $250 million (all of which is unfunded), and we expect to target a contribution of 15% of the equity required for each acquisition. The objective of this joint venture program is to acquire Class A office properties in markets with attractive investment and demographic characteristics.

Our Thomas High Performance Green Fund (“Green Fund”) is a commingled fund which has been formed to invest in commercial properties to be developed or redeveloped into high performance, energy-efficient, high productivity buildings. During 2008, we obtained a $30 million commitment from an institutional investor bringing the total capital commitments to $180 million, including $100 million and $50 million from CalSTRS and ourselves, respectively. The Green Fund will invest nationally, focusing on markets with green sensibility and attractive office fundamentals. Green Fund investments will potentially merit ratings from the U. S. Green Building Council’s LEED Green Building Rating System.

Consolidated Properties: On August 6, 2008, we exercised our option to purchase the remaining 11% interest in Two Commerce Square for $2.0 million, resulting in our 100% ownership of Two Commerce Square.

Development Pipeline: We substantially completed construction and received certificates of occupancy for all of the condominium units at Murano, a 302-unit high rise residential condominium project in downtown Philadelphia, in the third quarter of 2008. We had closed the sale of 111 units and 107 parking spaces and had an additional 14 units and 12 parking spaces under contract of sale as of December 31, 2008. We recognize revenues and expenses related to the units and parking spaces sold and under contract under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting.

During the third quarter of 2008, we completed the core and shell construction of a two-building Class A office campus totaling approximately 192,000 square feet at Four Points Centre in suburban Austin, Texas. Upon completion of construction, we classified this project as a consolidated property in our operating portfolio, which is more fully described in Item 2.—Properties, beginning on page 21.

Our Campus El Segundo development project consists of 26.1 acres and is entitled for 1.8 million square feet of office, retail, research and development and hotel uses. All scheduled infrastructure improvements to the site, with the exception of the provision of permanent power, are complete.

We have been engaged by NBC Universal to entitle and master plan approximately 124 acres on their Universal Studios Hollywood backlot for housing and related retail and community-serving uses. We are pursuing environmental clearance and governmental approvals for approximately 2,937 residential units and 180,000 square feet of retail and community-serving space.

 

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Separately, our entitlement efforts targeting approximately 1.5 million square feet proceed at Metro Studio@Lankershim in Los Angeles. The first phase of this transit-oriented development is planned to become television production facility and office space in conjunction with the space needs of NBC Universal. The project is located at the Metro Rail’s Universal City Station, and is being designed as a sustainable development targeting silver certification from the USGBC’s LEED Green Building Rating System.

Competition

The real estate business is highly competitive. There are numerous other acquirers, developers, managers and owners of commercial and mixed-use real estate that compete with us nationally, regionally and locally, some of whom may have greater financial resources. They compete with us for acquisition opportunities, management and leasing revenues, land for development, tenants for properties and prospective investors in acquisition or development funds we may establish through our investment advisory business.

Our properties compete for tenants with similar properties primarily on the basis of property quality, location, total occupancy costs (including base rent and operating expenses), services provided, building quality and the design and condition of any planned improvements or tenant improvements we may negotiate. The number and type of competing properties or available rentable space in a particular market or submarket could have a material effect on our ability to lease space and maintain or increase occupancy or rents in our existing properties. We believe, however, that the quality services and individualized attention that we offer our tenants, together with our property management services on site, enhance our ability to attract and retain tenants for the office properties we own an interest in or manage.

In addition, in many of our submarkets, institutional investors and owners and developers of properties (including other real estate operating companies and REITs) compete for the acquisition and development, or redevelopment, of land and space. Many of these entities have substantial resources and experience. Competition in acquiring existing properties and land, both from institutional capital sources, other real estate operating companies and from REITs, has been very strong over the past several years. We may compete for investors in potential property acquisitions with other property investment managers with larger or more established operations. Additionally, our ability to compete depends upon trends in the economies of our markets in which we operate or own interests in properties, investment alternatives, financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants, availability and cost of capital and debt financing, construction and renovation costs, land availability, completion of construction approvals, taxes and governmental regulations.

Regulatory Issues

Environmental Matters

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, a current or previous owner, manager or tenant of real estate may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances at the property, and may be held liable to a government entity or to third parties for property damage and for investigation, clean-up and monitoring costs incurred by the parties in connection with the actual or threatened contamination.

Federal regulations require building owners and those exercising control over a building’s management to identify and warn, via signs and labels, of potential hazards posed by workplace exposure to installed asbestos- containing materials and potentially asbestos-containing materials in their building. The regulations also set forth employee training, record keeping and due diligence requirements pertaining to asbestos-containing materials and potentially asbestos-containing materials. Federal, state and local laws and regulations also govern the removal, encapsulation, disturbance, handling and/or disposal of asbestos-containing materials and potentially asbestos-containing materials when the materials are in poor condition or in the event of construction, remodeling or renovation of a building.

 

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We are aware of potentially environmentally hazardous or toxic materials at three of the properties in which we hold an ownership interest. Prior to commencing construction at our Murano condominium project, we engaged in remediation efforts as a result of a gasoline spill that occurred on the premises in April 2002, due to an accident caused by the former tenant’s agent. All soil remediation work has been completed. We are operating under a regulatory requirement to monitor the ground water to achieve four consecutive quarters of acceptable sample results. We believe we have achieved these results and will be seeking the issuance of a site closure letter in 2009.

With respect to asbestos-containing materials present at our City National Plaza property, these materials have been removed or abated from certain tenant and common areas of the building structures. We continue to remove or abate asbestos-containing materials from various areas of the building structures and as of December 31, 2008, have accrued $1.0 million for estimated future costs of such removal or abatement at City National Plaza.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Our properties must comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, to the extent that the properties are “public accommodations” as defined by the ADA. The ADA may require removal of structural barriers to access by persons with disabilities in public areas of our properties where the removal is readily achievable. The obligation to make readily achievable accommodations is an ongoing one, and we assess our properties and make alterations as appropriate.

Insurance

We carry comprehensive liability, fire, flood, extended coverage, wind, earthquake, terrorism, pollution legal liability, business interruption and rental loss insurance under our blanket policy covering all of the properties which we own an interest in or manage for third parties, including our development properties (although we carry only liability insurance for the California Environmental Protection Agency (“CalEPA”) headquarters building under our blanket policy because the tenant has the right to provide all other forms of coverage it deems necessary, and it has elected to do so). We believe the policy specifications and insured limits are appropriate given the relative risk of loss, the cost of the coverage and industry practice. In the opinion of our management team, the properties in our portfolio are adequately insured. Our terrorism insurance is subject to exclusions for loss or damage caused by nuclear substances, pollutants, contaminants, and biological and chemical weapons. We carry earthquake insurance on our properties located in seismically active areas, which includes our Southern California properties, wind insurance on our properties located in “tier 1” wind zones, which includes our Houston, Texas properties, and terrorism insurance on all of our properties, in amounts and with deductibles which we believe are commercially reasonable.

Foreign Operations

We do not engage in any non-U.S. operations or derive any revenue from sources outside the United States.

Segment Financial Information

We operate in one business segment: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of commercial and mixed-use real estate. Additionally, we operate in one geographic area: the United States. Our office portfolio generates revenues from the rental of office space to tenants, parking, rental of storage space and other tenant services. Our management activities generate revenues from third parties from property and asset management fees, acquisition fees and disposition fees. For a further discussion of segment financial information, see the financial statements commencing on page 59.

 

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Employees

As of March 20, 2009, we had 176 employees. None of our employees are subject to a collective bargaining agreement or represented by a union, and we believe that relations with our employees are good. Our executive management team is based in our Los Angeles and Philadelphia offices.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and you should not rely on them as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements depend on assumptions, data or methods which may be incorrect or imprecise and we may not be able to realize them. These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Although the information is based on our current estimations, actual results could vary. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information as we cannot guarantee that any future expectations and events described will happen as described or that they will happen at all. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “pro forma,” “estimates” or “anticipates” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Risks Related to Our Business and Our Properties

We generate a significant portion of our revenues as a result of our relationships with CalSTRS. If we were to lose these relationships, our financial results and growth prospects would be significantly negatively affected.

Our relationships with CalSTRS are a significant factor in our ability to achieve our intended business growth. Our separate account and joint venture relationships with CalSTRS, including the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture in which we invested through our joint venture with CalSTRS, provide us with substantial fee revenues. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, approximately 15.0%, 29.6% and 22.2%, respectively, of our revenue has been derived from fees earned from these relationships. We may also earn fee revenues in the future from the Green Fund as a result of CalSTRS’ commitment to future investments we may make through that partnership.

We cannot assure you that our relationships with CalSTRS will continue and we may not be able to replace these relationships with other strategic alliances that would provide comparable revenues. Our interest in TPG/CalSTRS is subject to a buy-sell provision, and is subject to purchase by CalSTRS upon the occurrence of certain events. Under the buy-sell provision either our Operating Partnership or CalSTRS can initiate a buy-out by delivering a notice to the other specifying a purchase price for all the joint venture’s assets; the other venture partner then has the option to sell its joint venture interest or purchase the interest of the initiating venture partner. The purchase price is based on what each venture partner would receive on liquidation if the joint venture’s assets were sold for the specified price and the joint venture’s liabilities paid and the remaining assets distributed to the joint venture partners. In addition, CalSTRS has the ability to initiate this provision upon certain events of default by us under the joint venture agreement or related management and development agreements or upon bankruptcy of our Operating Partnership, or upon the death or disability of either James A. Thomas, our Chairman, President and CEO, or John R. Sischo, one of our Executive Vice Presidents, or the failure of either of them to devote the necessary time to perform their duties (unless replaced by an individual approved by CalSTRS) (a “Buyout Default”), or upon any transfer of stock of our company or limited partnership units in our Operating Partnership resulting in Mr. Thomas, his immediate family and controlled entities owning less than 30% of our securities entitled to vote for the election of directors. Upon the occurrence of a Buyout Default by the Company, CalSTRS may elect to purchase our joint venture interest based on a three percent discount to the appraised fair market value.

 

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Most of our fee arrangements under our separate account relationship with CalSTRS are terminable on 30 days’ notice. Termination of either our joint venture or separate account relationship with CalSTRS could adversely affect our revenue and profitability and our ability to achieve our business plan by reducing our fee income and access to co-investment capital to acquire additional properties.

Our joint venture investments may be adversely affected by our lack of control or input on decisions or shared decision-making authority or disputes with our co-venturers.

We hold interests in each of our operating properties in a joint venture or partnership. As a result, with the exception of One Commerce Square, Two Commerce Square, and the office buildings at Four Points Centre, we do not exercise sole decision-making authority regarding the property, joint venture or other entity, including with respect to cash distributions or the sale of the property. Furthermore, we expect to co-invest in the future through other partnerships, joint ventures or other entities, acquiring non-controlling interests or in sharing responsibility for managing the affairs of a property, partnership or joint venture. Investments in partnerships, joint ventures or other entities may, under certain circumstances, involve risks including partners who may have economic or other business interests or goals which are inconsistent with our business interests or goals and may be in a position to take actions contrary to our policies or objectives. These investments may also have the risk of impasses on significant decisions, because neither we nor our partner or co-venturer would have full control over the partnership or joint venture. Disputes between us and our partners or co-venturers may result in litigation or arbitration that would increase our expenses and prevent our officers and/or directors from focusing their full time and effort on our business. In addition, under the principles of agency and partnership law, we may in certain circumstances be liable for the actions of our third-party partners or co-venturers such as if a partner or co-venturer were to become bankrupt and default on its reimbursement and contribution obligations to us, were to subject property owned by the partnership or joint venture to liabilities in excess of those contemplated by the partnership or joint venture agreement or were to incur debts or liabilities on behalf of the partnership or joint venture in excess of the authority otherwise granted by the partnership or joint venture agreement. In some joint ventures or other investments we make, if the entity in which we invest is a limited partnership, we have acquired and may acquire in the future all or a portion of our interest in such partnership as a general partner. In such event, we may be liable for all the liabilities of the partnership, although we attempt to limit such liability to our investment in the partnership by investing through a subsidiary.

Our joint venture partners have rights under our joint venture agreements that could adversely affect us.

As of December 31, 2008, we hold interests in 22 of our properties through TPG/CalSTRS, 10 of which are held indirectly through TPG/CalSTRS’ interest in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture. TPG/CalSTRS requires a unanimous vote of the joint venture’s management committee on certain major decisions, including approval of annual business plans and budgets, financings and refinancings, and additional capital calls not in compliance with an approved annual plan. All other decisions, including sales of properties, are made based upon a majority decision of the management committee, which currently consists of two members appointed by CalSTRS and one member appointed by us. Thus CalSTRS has the ability to control certain decisions for the joint venture that may result in an outcome contrary to our interests. In addition to CalSTRS’ ability to control certain decisions relating to the joint venture, our joint venture agreement with CalSTRS includes provisions negotiated for the benefit of CalSTRS that could adversely affect us. Unless otherwise determined by the management committee of the joint venture, we are required to use diligent efforts to sell each joint venture property generally within five years of that property reaching stabilization, except that the holding period for Reflections I and Reflections II, both of which are 100% leased, will be separately determined by the joint venture management committee. With respect to these two properties, we are required to perform a hold/sell analysis at least annually, and make a recommendation to the management committee regarding the appropriate holding period, which could be less than five years. We have a right of first offer to purchase a joint venture property upon a required sale at a price we propose, and if CalSTRS accepts our offer we must close within 90 days. If we do not exercise the right of first offer and we subsequently fail to effect a sale by the end of the specified holding period, CalSTRS has the

 

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right to assume control of the sale process. This may require us to sell a substantial portion of our assets at an inopportune time, or for prices that are lower than could be achieved if we had more flexibility in the timing for effecting sales.

TPG/CalSTRS entered into a partnership agreement and syndication agreement with an affiliate of Lehman Brothers, Inc. in relation to the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture. That agreement required us to assist the Lehman affiliate that was the primary equity holder in the joint venture with syndicating a substantial portion of the entity’s equity position by June of 2008. As of December 31, 2008, 33% of the Lehman affiliate’s original equity in the joint venture had been sold to an unrelated institutional investor. We and Lehman were unable to sell the Lehman affiliate’s remaining equity to investors during the syndication period. As a result of the failed syndication, the Lehman affiliate holds 50% of the equity in the joint venture as of December 31, 2008 and retains certain approval rights with respect to an expanded set of major decisions of the joint venture, although we are still in charge of operating, leasing and managing the joint venture assets within approved budgets and guidelines. Also, the other limited partner in this partnership has approval rights over such major decisions. These rights include but are not limited to the right to approve annual business plans and budgets, financings and refinancings, sales of properties, additional capital calls not in compliance with an approved annual plan, and agreements with affiliates. The limited partners also have the right to remove the general partner under certain circumstances. These rights could adversely affect us.

The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. may adversely effect the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture.

The Lehman affiliate that owns the equity interest in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture is 100% indirectly owned by Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. In addition, two Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. affiliates consisting of Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc., are administrative agent and lead arranger, respectively, under the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture’s $292.5 million credit agreement, which includes a $100 million revolving credit facility and a $192.5 million term loan. The $192.5 million term loan has been fully funded by Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. and is secured by certain properties held in the joint venture and secondary liens on other joint venture properties. We submitted a borrowing notice on September 17, 2008 with respect to the full $100 million available under the revolving credit facility, which was not funded. On September 19, 2008, we sent Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc. a notice of default of their obligations under the credit agreement. Both Lehman Commercial Paper, Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc. have filed bankruptcy proceedings which have stayed any action by the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture to enforce the obligation to fund the revolving credit facility. We cannot offer any assurance that these entities will honor any draw notices we may submit under the credit agreement. If we are unable to enforce our rights to obtain funds under the revolving credit facility, we will be forced to seek alternative debt financing or other financing which may be on less favorable terms, if available at all, and the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture may be obligated to make additional capital calls on the joint venture’s partners.

On November 17, 2008, the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the Court) in the bankruptcy case of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., et al. seeking to compel Lehman Brothers to accept and honor its obligation to fund the $100 million revolving credit facility under the Credit Agreement with the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture or in the alternative, asking for authority to allow the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture to obtain alternative financing, secured by liens superior to the existing liens in favor of Lehman Brothers. The Austin Portfolio Joint Venture and Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc. have agreed to postpone the hearing on the motion and related matters by the Court to March 25, 2009. Commencing in January 2009, the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture has withheld the payment of interest on the $192.5 million term loan as a partial offset for damages caused by the failure of Lehman Brothers to fund the $100 million revolving credit facility. In response, Lehman Brothers has issued a notice of default to Austin Portfolio Joint Venture based on the failure to pay interest, but has not yet taken any actions to enforce any remedies with respect to such alleged default. In the event we are unable to resolve the situation with Lehman Brothers as it relates to the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture, the operations and future prospects of the joint venture could be materially adversely affected, and our investment in the joint venture could be subject to potential impairment.

 

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We depend on significant tenants, and their failure to pay rent could seriously harm our operating results and financial condition.

As of December 31, 2008, the 20 largest tenants for properties in which we hold an ownership interest collectively leased 33.0% of the rentable square feet of space, representing 35.2% of the total annualized rent generated by these properties. Consolidated Rail Corporation, together with its wholly-owned subsidiary New York Central Lines, LLC (“Conrail”), leases approximately 39.7% of the space at Two Commerce Square and accounted for approximately 3.6% of the total annualized rent generated by all of our consolidated and unconsolidated properties as of December 31, 2008. In addition, Conrail’s rental revenues and tenant reimbursements accounted for approximately 11.2% and 16.8% of total consolidated revenue, on a GAAP basis, for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

We rely on rent payments from our tenants as a source of cash to finance our business. Any of our tenants may experience a downturn in its business that may weaken its financial condition. As a result, a tenant may delay lease commencement, fail to make rental payments when due, decline to extend a lease upon its expiration, become insolvent or declare bankruptcy. In addition, current economic and market conditions increase the possibility that one or more of our tenants will become insolvent. Any tenant bankruptcy or insolvency, leasing delay or failure to make rental payments when due could result in the termination of the tenant’s lease and material losses to our company.

In particular, if any of our significant tenants becomes insolvent, suffers a downturn in its business and decides not to renew its lease or vacates a property, it may seriously harm our business. Failure on the part of a tenant to comply with the terms of a lease may give us the right to terminate the lease, repossess the applicable property and enforce the payment obligations under the lease. In those circumstances, we would be required to find another tenant. We cannot assure you that we would be able to find another tenant without incurring substantial costs, or at all, or that if another tenant were found, we would be able to enter into a new lease on favorable terms. We are not aware of an insolvency issue with any of our significant tenants.

Bankruptcy filings by or relating to one of our tenants could bar us from collecting pre-bankruptcy debts from that tenant or their property. A tenant bankruptcy would delay our efforts to collect past due balances under the relevant leases, and could ultimately preclude full collection of these amounts. If a lease is assumed by the tenant in bankruptcy, all pre-bankruptcy amounts due under the lease must be paid to us in full. However, if a lease is rejected by a tenant in bankruptcy, we would have only a general unsecured claim for damages. Any unsecured claim we hold against a bankrupt entity may be paid only to the extent that funds are available and only in the same percentage as is paid to all other holders of unsecured claims. We may recover substantially less than the full value of any unsecured claims in the event of the bankruptcy of a large tenant, which would adversely impact our financial condition. As of December 31, 2008, we are not aware of any tenant at our consolidated properties that has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Our operating results depend upon the regional economies in which our properties are located and the demand for office and other mixed-use space, and an economic downturn in these regions could harm our operating results.

Our operating and development properties are located in three geographic regions of the United States: the West Coast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Historically, the largest part of our revenues has been derived from our ownership and management of properties consisting primarily of office buildings. A decrease in the demand for office space in these geographic regions, and Class A office space in particular, may have a greater adverse effect on our business and financial condition than if we owned a more diversified real estate portfolio. We are susceptible to adverse developments in these regions and in the national office market, such as business layoffs or downsizing, industry slowdowns, relocations of businesses, changing demographics, terrorist targeting of high-rise structures, infrastructure quality, increases in real estate and other taxes, costs of complying with government regulations or increased regulation and other factors, and oversupply of or reduced demand for office space. Some of the regional issues we face include the more highly regulated and taxed economy of Southern California and high local and municipal taxes for our Philadelphia properties. Any adverse economic or real

 

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estate developments in a local region, or any decrease in demand for office space resulting from the local regulatory environment, business climate or energy or fiscal problems, could adversely impact our revenue and profitability, thereby causing a significant downturn in our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, the trading price of our common stock and impairing our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations.

Our debt service obligations reduce cash available to fund business growth and may expose us to the risk of default under our debt obligations.

As of December 31, 2008, our total consolidated indebtedness is approximately $387.9 million. In addition, we own interests in unconsolidated entities subject to total indebtedness in the amount of $2.2 billion as of December 31, 2008. Mortgage loans, which comprise a portion of both the consolidated and unconsolidated indebtedness, are secured by first deeds of trust in the related real property. Mezzanine loans and other secured loans are secured by our direct or indirect ownership interest in the entity that owns the related real property.

We have approximately $20.9 million of consolidated debt which matures in 2009. The debt maturing in 2009 includes the Campus El Segundo mortgage loan in the amount of $17.0 million, which we have guaranteed. This loan has a one-year extension option at our election subject to us complying with certain loan covenants. We were in compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2008 and expect to be in compliance at the extension date. We expect to exercise our option to extend this loan. We plan to repay the remaining $3.9 million of debt maturing in 2009.

We have approximately $128.4 million of consolidated debt which matures in 2010. The debt maturing in 2010 includes approximately $36.0 million in nonrecourse senior and junior mezzanine loans secured by our ownership interest in the real estate entities that own Two Commerce Square which mature in January 2010. We will seek to extend or refinance this debt at maturity. The Four Points Centre construction loan in the amount of $28.5 million matures in June 2010. This loan has two one-year extension options at our election subject to certain conditions. The first extension option is subject to completion of the improvements and executed leases representing at least 75% of the net rentable area, among other things. The second extension option is subject to completion of improvements, executed leases representing at least 90% of the net rentable area, and a minimum debt yield, among other things. We have guaranteed the completion of construction and have completed the core and shell of this property. Furthermore, we have guaranteed 46.5% of the principal, interest and any other sum payable under this loan; this guaranty is currently limited to a maximum of $13.3 million. Upon the occurrence of certain events our maximum liability as guarantor will be reduced to 31.5% of all sums payable under this loan, and upon the occurrence of further events our maximum liability as guarantor will be reduced to 25% of all sums payable under this loan. The Murano construction loan, with a balance of approximately $63.9 million as of December 31, 2008 has a maturity date of July 31, 2009, however it has two six-month extension options, which are conditional on the closing of 100 residential units, which has occurred, and therefore we expect to exercise these options, and extend the maturity date to July 31, 2010. This loan is nonrecourse to the Company. We amortize the principal balance of the Murano construction loan with sales proceeds as we close on the sale of condominium units.

We have investments in entities owning unconsolidated properties with stated ownership percentages ranging from 6.25% to 50.0%. These unconsolidated entities have approximately $813.2 million of debt maturing in 2009, all of which is subject to extension options at our election subject to certain conditions, all of which extension options the Company intends to exercise. These unconsolidated entities have approximately $1.2 billion of debt maturing in 2010 (including debt extended from 2009 to 2010), approximately $276.3 million of which is subject to extension options at our election subject to certain conditions.

 

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We may seek to incur significant additional debt to finance future acquisition and development activities, however debt financing may not be available to us on acceptable terms under current market conditions. In addition, it is possible the required payments of principal and interest on borrowings may leave us with insufficient cash to operate our properties profitably. Our need for debt financing, our existing level of debt and the limitations imposed on us by our debt agreements could have significant adverse consequences, including the following:

 

   

our cash flow may be insufficient to meet our required principal and interest payments or to pay dividends;

 

   

we may be unable to borrow additional funds as needed or on favorable terms;

 

   

we may be unable to refinance our indebtedness at maturity or the refinancing terms may be less favorable than the terms of our original indebtedness;

 

   

we may be unable to distribute funds from a property to our Operating Partnership or apply such funds to cover expenses related to another property;

 

   

we could be required to dispose of one or more of our properties, possibly on disadvantageous terms and/or at disadvantageous times;

 

   

we could default on our obligations and the lenders or mortgagees may foreclose on our properties that secure their loans and receive an assignment of rents and leases;

 

   

we could violate covenants in our loan documents or our joint venture agreements, including provisions that may limit our ability to further mortgage a property, make distributions, acquire additional properties, repay indebtedness prior to a set date without payment of a premium or other pre-payment penalties, all of which would entitle the lenders to accelerate our debt obligations;

 

   

a default under any one of our mortgage loans with cross default provisions could result in a default on other indebtedness; and

 

   

because we have agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain certain debt levels to provide the ability for Mr. Thomas and entities controlled by him to guarantee debt of $210 million, including $11 million of debt available for guarantee by Mr. Edward Fox, one of our non-employee directors, and by Mr. Richard Gilchrist, an individual formerly affiliated with Maguire Thomas Partners, we may not be able to refinance our debt when it would otherwise be advantageous to do so or to reduce our indebtedness when our board of directors thinks it is prudent.

If any one of these events were to occur, our revenue and profitability could be adversely impacted, causing a significant downturn in our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, and the trading price of our common stock and impairing our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations.

We have a substantial amount of debt which bears interest at variable rates. Our failure to hedge effectively against interest rate changes may adversely affect our results of operations.

As of December 31, 2008, $109.4 million of our consolidated debt and $1.1 billion of our unconsolidated debt was at variable interest rates. As of December 31, 2008, interest rate caps have been purchased for $1.0 billion of the unconsolidated floating rate loans. Interest rate hedging arrangements and swap agreements we enter into to cap our interest rate exposure involve risks, including that our hedging or swap transactions might not achieve the desired effect in eliminating the impact of interest rate fluctuations, or that counterparties may fail to honor their obligations under these arrangements. As a result, these arrangements may not be effective in reducing our exposure to interest rate fluctuations and this could reduce our revenue, require us to modify our leverage strategy, and adversely affect our expected investment returns. Of the existing interest rate caps, one or more Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. affiliates was the counterparty on the interest rate cap transactions related to our Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties. We have replaced the Lehman affiliates as counterparty on four

 

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interest rate cap transactions at a cost of $60,000. The last remaining hedging arrangement in which a Lehman affiliate is a counterparty is an interest rate collar agreement for 50% of the loan balance of the Term Loan, or $96.25 million, in which we bought a cap and sold a floor. The Lehman affiliate has stopped accepting payment on this rate collar.

We may be unable to complete acquisitions necessary to grow our business, and even if consummated, we may fail to successfully operate these acquired properties.

Our planned growth strategy includes the acquisition of additional properties as opportunities arise. We regularly evaluate approximately 20 markets in the United States for office, mixed-use and other properties for strategic opportunities. Our ability to acquire properties on favorable terms and successfully operate them is subject to the following significant risks:

 

   

we may be unable to generate sufficient cash from operations, or obtain the necessary debt or equity to consummate an acquisition or, if obtainable, it may not be on favorable terms;

 

   

we may need to spend more than budgeted amounts to make necessary improvements or renovations to acquired properties;

 

   

we may be unable to acquire a desired property because of competition from other real estate investors with more available capital, including other real estate operating companies, real estate investment trusts and investment funds;

 

   

competition from other potential acquirers may significantly increase the purchase price, even if we are able to acquire a desired property;

 

   

agreements for the acquisition of office properties are typically subject to customary conditions to closing, including satisfactory completion of due diligence investigations, and we may spend significant time and money on a potential acquisition we eventually decide not to pursue;

 

   

we may be unable to quickly and efficiently integrate new acquisitions, particularly acquisitions of portfolios of properties, into our existing operations;

 

   

market conditions may result in higher than expected vacancy rates and lower than expected rental rates; and

 

   

we may acquire properties subject to liabilities without any recourse, or with only limited recourse, for unknown liabilities such as clean-up of undisclosed environmental contamination, claims by tenants, vendors or other persons dealing with the former owners of the properties and claims for indemnification by general partners, directors, officers and others indemnified by the former owners of the properties.

If we cannot complete property acquisitions on favorable terms, or operate acquired properties to meet our expectations, our revenue and profitability could be adversely impacted, causing a significant downturn in our financial condition, results of operations, trading price of our common stock, and impairing our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations.

Our real estate acquisitions may result in disruptions to our business as a result of the burden in integrating operations placed on our management.

Our business strategy includes acquisitions and investments in real estate on an ongoing basis. These acquisitions may cause disruptions in our operations and divert management’s attention from day-to-day operations, which could impair our relationships with our current tenants and employees. In addition, if we acquire real estate by acquiring another entity, we may be unable to effectively integrate the operations and personnel of the acquired business. In addition, we may be unable to train, retain and motivate any key personnel from the acquired business. If our management is unable to effectively implement our acquisition strategy, we may experience disruptions to our business.

 

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We may be unable to successfully complete and operate properties under development, which would impair our financial condition and operating results.

A significant part of our business is devoted to the development of office, mixed-use and other properties, including the redevelopment of core plus and value-add properties. Our development, construction and redevelopment activities involve the following significant risks:

 

   

we may be unable to obtain construction or redevelopment financing on favorable terms or at all;

 

   

if we finance development projects through construction loans, we may be unable to obtain permanent financing at all or on advantageous terms;

 

   

we may not complete development projects on schedule or within budgeted amounts;

 

   

we may underestimate the expected costs and time necessary to achieve the desired result with a redevelopment project;

 

   

we may discover structural, environmental or other feasibility issues with properties acquired as redevelopment projects following our acquisition, which may render the redevelopment as planned not possible;

 

   

we may encounter delays or refusals in obtaining all necessary zoning, land use, building, occupancy, and other required governmental permits and authorizations;

 

   

occupancy rates and rents at newly developed or renovated properties may fluctuate depending on a number of factors, including market and economic conditions, and may result in our investment not being profitable;

 

   

adverse weather that damages the project or causes delays;

 

   

changes to the plans or specifications;

 

   

shortages of materials and skilled labor;

 

   

increases in material and labor costs;

 

   

shortages of qualified employees;

 

   

fire, flooding and other natural disasters; and

 

   

inability to sell or close on the sale of condominium units at Murano.

If we are not successful in our property development initiatives, it could adversely impact our revenue and profitability, causing a significant downturn in our business, including our financial condition, results of operations, trading price of our common stock and impairing our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations. Additionally, during 2007 and 2008 the residential housing market experienced a decline and we could experience difficulties in selling or closing on the sale of condominium units at Murano.

We face significant competition, which may decrease or prevent increases of the occupancy and rental rates of our properties.

We face significant competition from other developers, managers and owners of office and mixed-use real estate, many of which own properties similar to ours in the same regional markets in which our properties are located. We also compete with other diversified real estate companies and companies focused solely on offering property investment management and brokerage services. A number of our competitors are larger and better able to take advantage of efficiencies created by size, and have better financial resources, or increased access to capital at lower costs, and may be better known in regional markets in which we compete. Our smaller size as compared to some of our competition may increase our susceptibility to economic downturns and pressures on rents. Our failure to compete successfully in our industry would materially affect our business prospects.

 

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We may be unable to renew leases, lease vacant space or re-lease space as leases expire resulting in increased vacancy rates, lower revenue and an adverse effect on our operating results.

As of December 31, 2008, leases representing 5.6% and 7.3% of the rentable square feet of the office and mixed-use properties in which we hold an ownership interest will expire in 2009 and 2010, respectively. Further, an additional 14.7% of the square feet of these properties was available for lease as of December 31, 2008. Rental rates on existing leases above the current market rate at some of the properties in our office and mixed-use portfolio may require us to renew or re-lease some expiring leases at lower rates. If the rental rates for our properties decrease, our existing tenants do not renew their leases or we do not re-lease a significant portion of our available space and space for which leases will expire, our revenue and profitability could be adversely impacted, causing a significant downturn in our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, and the trading price of our common stock and impairing our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations. Current economic and real estate market conditions have resulted in depressed leasing activity recently as a result of tenant unwillingness to make long term leasing commitments given recent financial markets upheaval, and it is unclear how long this may continue to prevail.

A significant amount of space at our Two Commerce Square property has historically been leased to Conrail. Approximately half or 375,000 square feet of this lease expired in June 2008 and the remaining half expires in June 2009. Conrail currently subleases substantially all of its space to a number of subtenants. While we have entered into agreements with many of the subtenants for direct leases once their sublease term expires, the rental rates are lower than paid by the current tenant. As a result, we currently expect our aggregate revenues from this property will be lower following the expiration of the Conrail lease in 2009. We have entered into direct leases for all of the 378,000 square feet of Conrail space expiring in 2009. The lease terms range from 5 months to 78 months. If we are unable to lease the remaining 129,000 square feet of the space leased by Conrail in Two Commerce Square until June 2008, our rental revenue (excluding tenant reimbursements revenue) computed in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) would decrease by $1.9 million in 2009 as compared to 2008, and $2.2 million in 2010 as compared to 2009.

Our growth depends on external sources of capital, some of which are outside of our control. If we are unable to access capital from external sources, we may not be able to implement our business strategy.

Our business strategy requires us to rely significantly on third-party sources to fund our capital needs. We may not be able to obtain debt or equity on favorable terms or at all. Since the second half of 2007 we have experienced an increasing tightening of the credit markets, and we may experience difficulty refinancing existing debt or obtaining new debt to complete acquisitions. Any additional debt we incur will increase our leverage. Any issuance of equity by our company will cause dilution to our existing stockholders, and could have a negative impact on our stock price. Our access to third-party sources of capital depends, in part, on:

 

   

our current debt levels, which were $387.9 million of consolidated debt and $2.2 billion of unconsolidated debt as of December 31, 2008;

 

   

our current cash flow from operating activities, which was $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2008;

 

   

our current and expected future earnings;

 

   

the market’s perception of our growth potential;

 

   

the market price per share of our common stock;

 

   

the perception of the value of an investment in our common stock; and

 

   

general market conditions.

If we cannot obtain capital from third-party sources, we may not be able to acquire or develop properties when strategic opportunities exist, satisfy our debt service obligations or continue to fund operations.

 

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As a result of the limited time during which we have to perform due diligence of many of our acquired properties, we may become subject to significant unexpected liabilities and our properties may not meet projections.

When we enter into an agreement to acquire a property or portfolio of properties, we often have limited time to complete our due diligence prior to acquiring the property. To the extent we underestimate or fail to investigate or identify risks and liabilities associated with the properties we acquire, we may incur unexpected liabilities or the property may fail to perform as we expected. If we do not accurately assess the liabilities associated with properties prior to their acquisition, we may pay a purchase price that exceeds the current fair value of the net identifiable assets of the acquired property. As a result, intangible assets would be required to be recorded, which could result in significant accounting charges in future periods. These charges, in addition to the financial impact of significant liabilities that we may assume, could adversely impact our revenue and profitability, causing a significant downturn in our financial condition, results of operations, trading price of our common stock and impairing our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations.

Our efforts to expand our geographic presence and diversify into other regional real estate markets may not be successful, thereby constraining our growth to markets in which we currently operate.

We intend to expand our business to new geographic regions where we expect the development, ownership and management of property to result in favorable risk-adjusted investment returns. In order for us to achieve economies of scale, we generally target ownership of 500,000 or more rentable square feet in a market. It may be difficult for us to achieve this level of ownership and our initial entry into a particular market may result in higher administrative expenses for us initially. Presently, we do not possess the same level of familiarity with the development, ownership and management of properties in locations other than the West Coast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions in the United States, which could adversely affect our ability to develop properties outside these regions successfully or at all or to achieve expected performance.

We could incur significant costs related to government regulation and private litigation over environmental matters, including with respect to clean-up of contaminated properties and litigation from any harm caused by environmental hazards on our properties.

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, a current or previous owner, manager or tenant of real estate may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances at the property, and may be held liable to a government entity or to third parties for property damage and for investigation, clean-up and monitoring costs incurred by the parties in connection with the actual or threatened contamination. These laws typically impose clean-up responsibility and liability without regard to fault, or whether or not the owner, operator or tenant knew of or caused the presence of the contamination. The liability under the laws may be joint and several for the full amount of the investigation, clean-up and monitoring costs incurred or to be incurred or actions to be undertaken, although a party held jointly and severally liable may obtain contributions from other identified, solvent, responsible parties of their fair share toward these costs to the extent such contributions are possible to obtain. These costs may be substantial, and may exceed the value of the property. The presence of contamination, or the failure to properly remediate contamination on a property may limit the ability of the owner, operator or tenant to sell or rent that property or to borrow using the property as collateral, and may cause our investment in that property to decline in value.

Federal regulations require building owners and those exercising control over a building’s management to identify and warn of, by signs and labels, potential hazards posed by workplace exposure to installed asbestos- containing materials and potentially asbestos-containing materials in their building. The regulations also set forth employee training, record keeping and due diligence requirements pertaining to asbestos-containing materials and potentially asbestos-containing materials. Significant fines can be assessed for violation of these regulations. Building owners and managers may be subject to an increased risk of personal injury lawsuits by workers and others exposed to asbestos-containing materials and potentially asbestos-containing materials as a result of these regulations. The regulations may affect the value of a building incorporating asbestos-containing materials or potentially asbestos-containing materials that we own or manage.

 

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We are aware of potentially environmentally hazardous or toxic materials at three of our properties in which we hold an ownership interest. Prior to commencing construction at our Murano development property, we engaged in remediation efforts as a result of a gasoline spill that occurred on the premises in April 2002, due to an accident caused by the former tenant’s agent. All soil remediation work has been completed. We are operating under a regulatory requirement to monitor the ground water to achieve four consecutive quarters of acceptable sample results.

With respect to asbestos-containing materials present at our City National Plaza and Brookhollow properties, these materials have been removed or abated from certain tenant and common areas of the building structures. We continue to remove or abate asbestos-containing materials from various areas of the building structures and as of December 31, 2008, have accrued $1.0 million for estimated future costs of such removal or abatement at City National Plaza.

Federal, state and local laws and regulations also govern the removal, encapsulation, disturbance, handling and/or disposal of asbestos-containing materials and potentially asbestos-containing materials. These laws may impose liability for improper handling or a release to the environment of asbestos-containing materials and potentially asbestos-containing materials. In addition, fines may be imposed on owners or managers of real properties for personal injury or improper work exposure associated with asbestos-containing materials and potentially asbestos-containing materials.

Tax indemnification obligations that may arise in the event we or our Operating Partnership sell an interest in either of two of our properties could limit our operating flexibility.

We and our Operating Partnership have agreed to indemnify Mr. Thomas against adverse direct and indirect tax consequences in the event that our Operating Partnership or the underlying property joint venture directly or indirectly sells, exchanges or otherwise disposes (including by way of merger, sale of assets or otherwise) of any portion of its interests, in a taxable transaction, in either One Commerce Square or Two Commerce Square. These two properties represented 16.6% of annualized rent for properties in which we hold an ownership interest as of December 31, 2008. The indemnification currently expires October 13, 2013, which may be further extended to October 13, 2016 provided Mr. Thomas and his controlled entities collectively retain at least 50% of the Operating Partnership units received by them in connection with our formation transactions at the time of our initial public offering.

We have also agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to make approximately $210 million of debt available to be guaranteed by entities controlled by Mr. Thomas, by Mr. Fox, a non-employee member of our board of directors, and by Mr. Gilchrist, an individual formerly affiliated with Maguire Thomas Partners. We agreed to make this debt available for guarantee in order to assist Mr. Thomas and these other persons in preserving their tax position after their contributions at the time of our initial public offering.

Risks Related to the Real Estate Industry

The current economic environment for real estate companies and credit crisis may significantly adversely impact our results of operations and business prospects.

The success of our business and profitability of our operations are dependent on continued investment in the real estate markets and access to capital and debt financing. A long term crisis of confidence in real estate investing and lack of available credit for acquisitions would be likely to constrain our business growth. As part of our business goals, we intend to grow our properties portfolio with strategic acquisitions of core properties at advantageous prices, and core plus and value added properties where we believe we can bring necessary expertise to bear to increase property values. In order to pursue acquisitions, we need access to equity capital and also property-level debt financing. Current disruptions in the financial markets, including the bankruptcy and restructuring of major financial institutions, may adversely impact our ability to refinance existing debt and the availability and cost of credit in the near future. Presently, access to capital and debt financing options are

 

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severely restricted and it is uncertain how long current economic circumstances may last. Any consideration of sales of existing properties or portfolio interests may be tempered by the depressed nature of property values at present. Our ability to make scheduled payments or to refinance our obligations with respect to indebtedness depends on our operating and financial performance, which in turn is subject to prevailing economic conditions. There can be no assurances that government responses to the disruptions in the financial markets will restore investor confidence, stabilize the markets or increase liquidity and the availability of credit.

Illiquidity of real estate investments and the susceptibility of the real estate industry to economic conditions could significantly impede our ability to respond to adverse changes in the performance of our properties.

Our ability to achieve desired and projected results for growth of our business depends on our ability to generate revenues in excess of expenses, and make scheduled principal payments on debt and fund capital expenditure requirements. Events and conditions generally applicable to owners and operators of real property that are beyond our control may adversely impact results of operations and the value of our properties. These events include:

 

   

vacancies or our inability to rent space on favorable terms;

 

   

inability to collect rent from tenants;

 

   

difficulty in accessing credit in the present economic environment, in particular for larger mortgage loans;

 

   

inability to finance property development and acquisitions on favorable terms;

 

   

increased operating costs, including real estate taxes, insurance premiums and utilities;

 

   

local oversupply, increased competition or reduction in demand for office space;

 

   

costs of complying with changes in governmental regulations;

 

   

the relative illiquidity of real estate investments;

 

   

changing submarket demographics; and

 

   

the significant transaction costs related to property sales, including a high transfer tax rate in the City of Philadelphia.

In addition, periods of economic slowdown or recession, rising interest rates or declining demand for real estate, or the public perception that any of these events may occur, could result in a general decline in rents or an increased incidence of defaults under existing leases. If any of these events were to happen, our revenue and profitability could be impaired, causing a significant downturn in our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, and trading price of our common stock and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations could be impaired.

Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and fire, safety and other regulations may require us to make unintended expenditures that adversely impact our financial condition.

All of our commercial properties are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. The ADA has separate compliance requirements for “public accommodations” and “commercial facilities,” but generally requires that buildings be made accessible to people with disabilities. The obligation to make readily achievable accommodations is an ongoing one, and we assess our properties and make alterations as appropriate. Compliance with the ADA requirements could require removal of access barriers. Non-compliance could result in imposition of fines by the U.S. government or an award of damages to private litigants, or both. Typically, we are responsible for changes to a building structure that are required by the ADA, which can be costly. In addition, we are required to operate our properties in compliance with fire and safety regulations, building codes and other land use regulations. We may be required to make substantial capital expenditures to comply with these

 

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requirements thereby limiting the funds available to operate, develop and redevelop our properties and acquire additional properties. As a result, these expenditures could negatively impact our revenue and profitability.

Potential losses may not be covered by insurance and may result in our inability to repair damaged properties and we could lose invested capital.

We carry comprehensive liability, fire, flood, extended coverage, wind, earthquake, terrorism, pollution legal liability, business interruption and rental loss insurance under our blanket policy covering all of the properties which we own an interest in or manage for third parties, including our development properties (although we carry only liability insurance for the CalEPA headquarters building under our blanket policy because the tenant has the right to provide all other forms of coverage it deems necessary, and it has elected to do so). We believe the policy specifications and insured limits are appropriate and adequate given the relative risk of loss, the cost of the coverage and industry practice. We carry earthquake insurance on our properties located in seismically active areas, which includes our Southern California properties, wind insurance on our properties located in “tier 1” wind zones, which includes our Houston, Texas properties, and terrorism insurance on all of our properties. Our terrorism insurance is subject to exclusions for loss or damage caused by nuclear substances, pollutants, contaminants, and biological and chemical weapons as more specifically excluded under the actual terrorism policies. Some of our policies, like those covering losses due to earthquakes and terrorism, are subject to limitations involving deductibles and policy limits which may not be sufficient to cover losses. We either own or have interests in a number of properties in Southern California, an area especially prone to earthquakes.

Under their leases, tenants are generally required to indemnify us from liabilities resulting from injury to persons, air, water, land or property, on or off the premises due to activities conducted by them on our properties. There is an exception for claims arising from the negligence or intentional misconduct by us or our agents. Additionally, tenants are generally required, with the exception of governmental entities and other entities that are self-insured, to obtain and keep in force during the term of the lease liability and property damage insurance policies issued by companies holding ratings at a minimum level at their own expense.

Although we have not experienced such a loss to date, if we experience a loss that is uninsured or that exceeds policy limits, we could lose the capital invested in the damaged property as well as the anticipated future cash flows from that property, including lost revenue from unpaid rent from tenants. In addition, if the damaged property is subject to recourse indebtedness, we would continue to be liable for the indebtedness, even if this property was irreparably damaged. In the event of a significant loss at one or more of the properties covered by the blanket policy, the remaining insurance under our policy, if any, could be insufficient to adequately insure our remaining properties. In this event, securing additional insurance, if possible, could be significantly more expensive than our current policy.

Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure

Our senior management has existing conflicts of interest with us and our public stockholders that could result in decisions adverse to our company.

As of December 31, 2008, Mr. Thomas owns or controls a significant interest in our Operating Partnership consisting of 14,496,666 units, or a 37.1% interest (including units beneficially owned by other senior executive officers) as of such date. In addition, our senior executive officers, excluding Mr. Thomas, collectively hold an interest in Operating Partnership units, incentive units (vested and unvested) and common stock aggregating a 5.0% interest in our company.

 

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The various terms of these equity and incentive interests could create conflicts of interest with our public stockholders. Members of executive management could be required to make decisions that could have different implications for our Operating Partnership and for us, including:

 

   

potential acquisitions or sales of properties;

 

   

the issuance or disposition of shares of our common stock or units in our Operating Partnership; and

 

   

the payment of dividends by us.

For example, an acquisition in exchange for the issuance by our Operating Partnership of additional Operating Partnership units would dilute the interests of members of our management team as limited partners in our Operating Partnership. Dispositions could trigger our tax indemnification obligations with respect to Mr. Thomas. Dividends paid by us to our public stockholders decrease our funds available to reinvest in our business.

We have a holding company structure and rely upon funds received from our Operating Partnership to pay liabilities.

We are a holding company. Our primary asset is our general partnership interest in our Operating Partnership. We have no independent means of generating revenues. To the extent we require funds to pay taxes or other liabilities incurred by us, to pay dividends or for any other purpose, we must rely on funds received from our Operating Partnership. If our Operating Partnership should become unable to distribute funds to us, we would be unable to continue operations after a short period. Most of the properties owned by our subsidiaries and joint ventures are encumbered by loans that restrict the distribution of funds to our Operating Partnership. The loans generally contain lockbox arrangements, reserve requirements, financial covenants and other restrictions and provisions that prior to an event of default may prevent the distribution of funds from the subsidiaries who own these properties to our Operating Partnership. In the event of a default under these loans, the defaulting subsidiary or joint venture would be prohibited from distributing cash to our Operating Partnership. As a result, our Operating Partnership may be unable to distribute funds to us and we may be unable to use funds from one property to support the operation of another property. As we acquire new properties and refinance our existing properties, we may finance these properties with new loans that contain similar provisions. Some of the loans to our subsidiaries and joint ventures may contain provisions that restrict us from loaning funds to our subsidiaries or joint ventures. If we are permitted to loan funds to our subsidiaries or joint ventures, our loans generally will be subordinated to the existing debt on our properties.

Mr. Thomas has a significant vote in certain matters as a result of his control of 100% of our limited voting stock.

Each entity that received Operating Partnership units in our formation transactions received shares of our limited voting stock that are paired with units in our Operating Partnership on a one-for-one basis. All of these entities are directly or indirectly controlled by Mr. Thomas, and, as a result, Mr. Thomas controls 100% of our outstanding limited voting stock, or 40.7% of our outstanding voting stock (including outstanding shares of common stock owned by Mr. Thomas and his affiliates) as of December 31, 2008. These limited voting shares are entitled to vote in the election of directors, for the approval of certain extraordinary transactions including any merger or sale of the company, amendments to our certificate of incorporation and any other matter required to be submitted to a separate class vote under Delaware law. Mr. Thomas may have interests that differ from that of our public stockholders, including by reason of his interests held in Operating Partnership units, and may accordingly vote as a stockholder in ways that may not be consistent with the interests of our public stockholders. This significant voting influence over certain matters may have the effect of delaying, preventing or deterring a change of control of our company, or could deprive our stockholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their common stock as part of a sale of our company.

 

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Our success depends on key personnel, the loss of whom could impair our ability to operate our business successfully.

We depend on the efforts of key personnel, particularly Mr. Thomas, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President. Among the reasons that Mr. Thomas is important to our success is that he has an industry reputation developed over more than 30 years in the real estate industry that attracts business and investment opportunities and assists us in negotiations with lenders, existing and potential tenants and industry personnel. If we lost his services, our relationships with these parties could diminish. Mr. Thomas is 72 and, although he has informed us that he does not currently plan to retire, we cannot be certain how long he will continue working on a full-time basis.

Many of our other senior executives also have significant real estate industry experience. Mr. Scott has extensive development and management experience on several large-scale projects, including the development, construction and management of One Commerce Square and Two Commerce Square. Mr. Sischo and Mr. Scott are jointly responsible for oversight of our relationship with CalSTRS. Mr. Sischo is responsible for our acquisition efforts. Mr. Ricci has been extensively involved in the development of large, mixed-use and commercial projects. Ms. Laing has served as chief financial officer of two publicly-traded real estate investment trusts. Mr. Rutter has extensive experience, both as a real estate lawyer and as an executive in commercial real estate, including acquisitions, financing, joint ventures and leasing of office and mixed use projects. While we believe that we could find acceptable replacements for these executives, the loss of their services could materially and adversely affect our operations because of diminished relationships with lenders, existing and prospective tenants and industry personnel. A departure of either Mr. Thomas or Mr. Sischo could also have adverse effects on our joint venture relationship with CalSTRS, including the possible sale of our joint venture interest to CalSTRS at 97% of fair value.

Some provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws may deter takeover attempts, which may limit the opportunity of our stockholders to sell their shares at a favorable price.

Some of the provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, even if doing so might be beneficial to our stockholders by providing them with the opportunity to possibly sell their shares at a premium over the then market price. Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws contain provisions including the following:

 

   

vacancies on our board of directors may only be filled by the remaining directors;

 

   

only the board of directors can change the number of directors;

 

   

there is no provision for cumulative voting for directors;

 

   

directors may only be removed for cause; and

 

   

our stockholders are not permitted to act by written consent.

In addition, our certificate of incorporation authorizes the board of directors to issue up to 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The preferred stock may be issued in one or more series, the terms of which will be determined at the time of issuance by our board of directors without further action by the stockholders. These terms may include voting rights, including the right to vote as a series on particular matters, preferences as to dividends and liquidation, conversion rights, redemption rights and sinking fund provisions. The issuance of any preferred stock could diminish the rights of holders of our common stock, and therefore could reduce the value of our common stock. In addition, specific rights granted to future holders of preferred stock could be used to restrict our ability to merge with, or sell assets to, a third party. The ability of our board of directors to issue preferred stock could make it more difficult, delay, discourage, prevent or make it more costly to acquire or effect a change in control, thereby preserving the current stockholders’ control of our company.

Finally, we are also subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law which, subject to certain exceptions, prohibits a Delaware corporation from engaging in any business combination with any interested stockholder for a period of three years following the date that the stockholder became an interested stockholder.

 

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The provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, described above, as well as Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, could discourage potential acquisition proposals, delay or prevent a change of control and prevent changes in our management, even if these events would be in the best interests of our stockholders.

We could authorize and issue stock without stockholder approval, which could cause our stock price to decline and dilute the holdings of our existing stockholders.

Our certificate of incorporation authorizes our board of directors to issue authorized but unissued shares of our common stock or preferred stock and to classify or reclassify any unissued shares of our common stock or preferred stock and to set the preferences, rights and other terms of the classified or unclassified shares. Although our board of directors has no intention at the present time, it could establish a series of preferred stock that could, depending on the terms of the series, delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change of control that might involve a premium price for our common stock or otherwise be in the best interest of our stockholders.

 

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

 

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

Our Ownership Interest Properties

Our properties are located in the West Coast, Southwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, consisting primarily of office space and also including mixed-use, multi-family and retail properties. The interests in One Commerce Square (June 1, 2004 through December 30, 2007), and Two Commerce Square (October 13, 2004 through August 5, 2008), not owned by us are reflected as minority interest. On August 6, 2008 and December 31, 2007, we exercised our option to purchase the remaining 11% interest in Two Commerce Square and One Commerce Square, respectively, for $2.0 million each, resulting in our 100% ownership of Two Commerce Square and One Commerce Square. We hold a 50% interest in 2121 Market Street; the other 50% interest is held by an entity owned by Philadelphia Management, an unaffiliated Philadelphia-based real estate developer. As of December 31, 2008, we provide asset and/or property management services for three properties on behalf of CalSTRS under a separate account relationship, and one property on behalf of the City of Sacramento. We have an ownership interest of 25% in TPG/CalSTRS, which holds a 100% ownership interest in eleven properties, an 85% interest in City National Plaza, and a 25% interest in ten properties in Austin, Texas. Our indirect interest in City National Plaza is 21.3% and our indirect interest in the ten properties in Austin, Texas is 6.25%.

 

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An overview of these operating properties as of December 31, 2008, is presented below:

 

Consolidated properties:

 

Location

  Percentage
Interest
    Rentable
Square Feet

(1)
  Percent
Leased
(2)
    Annualized
Rent (3)
  Annualized
Net Rent
Per Leased
Square
Foot (4)

One Commerce Square

  Philadelphia, PA   100.0 %   942,866   92.9 %   $ 11,328,000   $ 12.40

Two Commerce Square

  Philadelphia, PA   100.0     953,276   86.1       13,847,000     15.47

Four Points Centre (office buildings) (5)

  Austin, TX   100.0     192,000   —         —       —  
                         

Total/Weighted Average:

 

  2,088,142   81.3 %   $ 25,175,000   $ 13.92
                         

Unconsolidated properties:

 

Location

  Percentage
Interest
    Rentable
Square Feet

(1)
  Percent
Leased

(2)
    Annualized
Rent (3)
  Annualized
Net Rent
Per Leased
Square
Foot (4)

2121 Market Street (6)

  Philadelphia, PA   50.0 %   22,136   100.0 %   $ 356,000   $ 17.10

Reflections I

  Reston, VA   25.0     123,546   100.0       2,913,000     23.58

Reflections II

  Reston, VA   25.0     64,253   100.0       883,000     13.74

2500 City West

  Houston, TX   25.0     578,284   98.9       4,659,000     7.92

Fair Oaks Plaza

  Fairfax, VA   25.0     179,688   83.5       1,805,000     12.12

City National Plaza

  Los Angeles, CA   21.3     2,496,084   81.6       32,985,000     16.10

Four Falls Corporate Center

  Conshohocken, PA   25.0     253,985   77.6       3,167,000     16.07

Oak Hill Plaza

  King of Prussia, PA   25.0     164,360   98.4       1,996,000     12.34

Walnut Hill Plaza

  King of Prussia, PA   25.0     150,573   55.3       868,000     10.58

San Felipe Plaza

  Houston, TX   25.0     980,472   96.4       7,565000     7.85

Brookhollow Central I, II
and III

  Houston, TX   25.0     805,967   64.0       3,526,000     5.99

City West Place

  Houston, TX   25.0     1,473,020   99.0       17,365,000     11.93

Centerpointe I & II

  Fairfax, VA   25.0     421,651   52.9       3,530,000     16.16

San Jacinto Center

  Austin, TX   6.3     410,248   99.2       5,000,000     12.50

Frost Bank Tower

  Austin, TX   6.3     535,078   89.0       6,365,000     12.51

One Congress Plaza

  Austin, TX   6.3     518,385   89.4       6,886,000     15.67

One American Center

  Austin, TX   6.3     503,951   85.0       6,616,000     15.70

300 West 6th Street

  Austin, TX   6.3     454,225   89.0       8,692,000     21.92

Research Park Plaza I & II

  Austin, TX   6.3     271,882   99.6       2,890,000     10.43

Park 22 I-III

  Austin, TX   6.3     203,716   87.8       2,610,000     14.74

Great Hills Plaza

  Austin, TX   6.3     135,333   73.9       1,424,000     13.77

Stonebridge Plaza II

  Austin, TX   6.3     193,131   98.4       3,013,000     15.87

Westech 360 I-IV

  Austin, TX   6.3     178,777   56.7       1,169,000     11.57
                         

Total/Weighted Average:

 

  11,118,745   86.1 %   $ 126,283,000   $ 13.05
                         

 

(1) For purposes of the tables above, both on-site and off-site parking is excluded. Total portfolio square footage includes office properties and mixed-use space (including retail), but excludes 168 apartment units at 2121 Market Street. All of the properties have been re-measured in accordance with Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) 1996 standards, and the rentable area for these properties reflects the BOMA 1996 measurement guidelines except for Research Park Plaza I & II which the rentable area is calculated consistent with leases in place on the property and local market conventions

 

(2) Percent leased represents the sum of the square footage of the existing leases as a percentage of rentable area described in (1) above.

 

(3)

Annualized rent represents the annualized monthly contractual rent under existing leases as of December 31, 2008 for 100% of the property. For leases with a remaining term of less than one year, annualized rent includes only the amounts through the expiration of the lease. For any tenant under a partial gross lease (which requires the tenant to reimburse the landlord for its pro-rata share of operating expenses in excess of

 

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a stated expense stop) or under a full gross lease (which does not require the tenant to reimburse the landlord for any operating expenses) the unreimbursed portion of current year operating expenses (which may be estimates as of such date) are subtracted from gross rent.

 

(4) Annualized net rent per leased square foot represents annualized rent as computed above, divided by the total square footage under lease as of the same date.

 

(5) During the third quarter of 2008, we completed the core and shell construction of a two-building Class A office campus totaling approximately 192,000 square feet at Four Points Centre in suburban Austin, Texas. As of December 31, 2008, this space was not leased.

 

(6) The square footage and occupancy information presented for 2121 Market Street represents the information for two retail/office tenants only, and excludes the 168 residential units comprising 132,823 square feet.

An overview of our development properties as of December 31, 2008 is presented below.

 

Currently
Under
Construction:

  Location   TPGI
Percentage
Interest
    Description   Construction Start
Date/Expected
Completion Date
  Projected Total
Cost

(in thousands)
  Costs Incurred
to Date

(in thousands)
  Loan Balance
(in thousands)

Four Points Centre—retail parcel

  Austin, TX   100.0 %   One retail
building totaling 4,800
rentable square feet
  Third quarter
2008/Second
quarter 2009
  $ 1,390   $ 1,274   —  
                     

 

Pre-Development:

  Location   TPGI
Percentage
Interest
    Number
of Acres
 

Potential

Property

Types

  Potential
Square Feet
Upon
Completion
  Potential
Number of
Units Upon
Completion
  Costs
Incurred to
Date

(in thousands)
    Loan Balance
(in thousands)

Campus El Segundo (1)

  El Segundo, CA   100.0 %   26.1  

Office/Retail/

R&D/Hotel

  1,800,000     $ 59,812     $ 17,000

Universal Village (2)

  Los Angeles,
CA
  NA     124.0   Residential/Retail   180,000   2,937    

Metro Studio@
Lankershim (3)

  Los Angeles,
CA
  NA     14.4   Office/Production Facility   1,500,000       16,643    

Four Points Centre

  Austin, TX   100.0 %   252.5   Office/Retail/R&D/Hotel   1,680,000       18,512 (4)  

2100 JFK Boulevard

  Philadelphia, PA   100.0 %   0.7   Office/Retail/R&D/Hotel   366,000       5,051    

2500 City West land

  Houston, TX   25.0 %   6.3   Office/Retail/Residential/Hotel   500,000       3,648    

CityWestPlace land

  Houston, TX   25.0 %   25.0   Office/Retail/Residential   1,500,000       21,351    
                             
          7,526,000   2,937   $ 125,017     $ 17,000
                             

 

Condominium Units
Held for Sale:

   Location    TPGI
Percentage
Interest
   

Description

   Construction
Completion Date
   Book Carrying
Value

(in thousands)
   Loan Balance
(in thousands)

Murano (5)

   Philadelphia, PA    73.0 % (6)   43-story for-sale condominium project containing 302 units; 177 remaining for sale    Third quarter 2008    $ 101,112    $ 63,904
                        

 

(1) We completed infrastructure improvements to the Campus El Segundo development site, including installing underground utilities, rough grading, and streetscape improvements. The first phase of development is anticipated to include a 225,000 square foot, six-story Class A office building and parking structure to be constructed on 2.7 acres, which we are currently marketing to prospective tenants.

 

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(2) We have been engaged by NBC Universal to entitle, master plan and have a right of first offer (ROFO) to develop approximately 124 acres on their Universal Studios Hollywood backlot for residential and related retail and community-serving uses. We are pursuing environmental clearance and governmental approvals for approximately 2,937 residential units and 180,000 square feet of retail and community-serving space. Upon successful completion of the entitlement process, and our exercise of the ROFO, it is anticipated this project will be developed in phases over several years, subject to market conditions.

 

(3) We are currently entitling this property, targeting approximately 1.5 million square feet. The first phase of this transit-oriented development is planned to become a television production facility and office space in conjunction with the space needs of NBC Universal. We expect to enter into a long-term ground lease with the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (which owns the land) upon completion of entitlements.

 

(4) Costs do not include approximately 1.9 acres of land with a carrying value of $0.6 million related to a ground lease we have with a retail tenant.

 

(5) We have substantially completed construction and received certificates of occupancy for 100% of the condominium units at Murano. As of December 31, 2008, we had closed the sale of 111 units and 107 parking spaces and had an additional 14 units and 12 parking spaces under contract of sale. We recognize revenues and expenses related to the units and parking spaces sold and under contract under the percentage of completion method of accounting.

 

(6) We have a $20.5 million preferred equity interest in Murano. Excluding the preferred equity interest, we hold a 73% interest in the property.

Our portfolio in which we presently have an ownership interest includes approximately 21,560 vehicle spaces which are revenue generating within on-site and off-site parking facilities. The following table presents an overview of these garage properties as of December 31, 2008.

 

On-Site/Off-Site Parking

   Square
Footage
   Vehicle
Capacity
   Vehicles
Under
Monthly
Contract (1)
   Percentage
of Vehicle
Capacity
Under
Monthly
Contract
 

On-Site Parking (2)

   7,170,393    19,075    15,922    83.5 %

Off-Site Parking (3)

   1,056,000    2,485    2,811    113.1 %
                     

Total

   8,226,393    21,560    18,733    86.9 %
                     

 

(1) Includes vehicle spaces provided to tenants under lease agreements.

 

(2)

Includes garage space at One Commerce Square in which we have a 100% ownership interest, at Two Commerce Square in which we have an 100% ownership interest, at City National Plaza, in which we have an indirect 21.3% ownership interest, at San Felipe Plaza, 2500 City West, Brookhollow Central I, II and III, 2101 CityWestPlace, and Fair Oaks Plaza, in which we have an indirect 25% ownership interest and at San Jacinto Center, Frost Bank Tower, One Congress Plaza, One American Center, and 300 West 6th Street, in which we have an indirect 6.25% ownership interest.

 

(3) Includes off-site garage space for City National Plaza in which we have an indirect 21.3% ownership interest.

 

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Our Managed Properties

In addition to our portfolio of operating and development properties in which we hold an ownership interest, we provide asset and/or property management services for four properties as a fee service for third parties. We asset and property manage three properties through our separate account relationship with CalSTRS. We developed and continue to property manage the CalEPA headquarters building. The table below presents an overview of those properties which we manage for third parties as of December 31, 2008. In addition, we provide asset and/or property management services for twelve properties held by TPG/CalSTRS and ten properties held by the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture as of December 31, 2008.

 

Managed Properties

  

Location

   Rentable
Square
Feet (1)
   Percent
Leased
 

800 South Hope Street

   Los Angeles, CA    242,176    97.3 %

Pacific Financial Plaza

   Newport Beach, CA    279,474    96.8  

1835 Market Street

   Philadelphia, PA    686,503    86.2  

CalEPA Headquarters

   Sacramento, CA    950,939    100.0  
              

Total/Weighted Average

   2,159,092    94.9 %
              

 

(1) For purposes of the table above, both on-site and off-site parking are excluded. Total portfolio square footage includes office properties and retail. The rentable area is calculated consistent with leases in place on the property and local market conventions.

 

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We have been named as a defendant in a number of lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that the resolution of these suits will not have a materially adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None

 

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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 trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “TPGI”. As of March 19, 2009, there were 13 stockholders of record. This figure does not reflect the beneficial ownership of shares held in the name of CEDE & Co. The following table sets forth, for the period indicated, the intra-day high and low per share sales prices in dollars on the Nasdaq Global Market for our common stock.

 

     High    Low

4th quarter 2008

   $ 10.34    $ 1.64

3rd quarter 2008

     11.74      7.40

2nd quarter 2008

     11.04      7.92

1st quarter 2008

     11.59      7.87

4th quarter 2007

     13.12      9.49

3rd quarter 2007

     16.40      11.75

2nd quarter 2007

     17.64      14.93

1st quarter 2007

     16.62      14.71

The closing price of our common stock as of March 20, 2009 was $1.12.

In fiscal years 2007 and 2008, we paid quarterly dividends of $0.06 per common share. The actual amount and timing of distributions is at the discretion of our board of directors and depends upon our financial condition, and no assurance can be given as to the amounts or timing of future distributions. Factors that could influence our ability to declare and pay dividends are discussed in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources.” In February 2009, our board of directors declared a dividend for the first quarter of 2009, payable in April 2009, of $0.0125 per common share.

There were no issuer purchases of equity securities during the year ended December 31, 2008.

Equity compensation plan information is discussed under the heading “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.”

 

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Performance Measurement Comparison

The following graph provides a comparison of cumulative total stockholder return for the period from October 7, 2004 (the date upon which our Common Stock began publicly trading) through December 31, 2008, for the common stock of our company, Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index (S&P 500) and the Dow Jones Wilshire Real Estate Securities Index (DWRS). The stock performance graph assumes an investment of $100.00 in each of our common stock and the two indices, and the reinvestment of any dividends. The historical information reflected in the graph is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The data shown is based on the closing share prices or index values, as applicable, at the end of the last day of each month shown (except for the initial date, October 7, 2004).

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     10/7/04    12/31/04    12/31/05    12/31/06    12/31/07    12/31/08

Thomas Properties Group, Inc.

   $ 100.00    $ 106.17    $ 106.16    $ 138.43    $ 94.92    $ 23.78

S&P 500

   $ 100.00    $ 107.19    $ 110.40    $ 125.44    $ 129.87    $ 79.89

DWRS

   $ 100.00    $ 113.50    $ 123.29    $ 161.44    $ 126.87    $ 72.16

 

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial and operating data on a historical basis for our company and on a combined historical basis for the affiliated group of companies which constitute our predecessor prior to October 13, 2004 (“TPGI Predecessor”).

The following data should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.

TPGI Predecessor’s historical combined financial data includes the following operations and properties for the period January 1, 2004 to October 13, 2004:

 

   

the investment advisory, property management, leasing and real estate development operations of TPGI Predecessor;

 

   

the real estate operations of the affiliates that currently own interests in Four Points Centre, Two Commerce Square and 2100 JFK Boulevard, Campus El Segundo, and One Commerce Square (beginning June 2004); and

 

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investment and equity in income or loss from the operations of the affiliates that currently own interests in One Commerce Square (through May 2004), 2121 Market Street and City National Plaza.

Thomas Properties Group, Inc. and TPGI Predecessor

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

    Thomas Properties Group, Inc.     TPGI
Predecessor
 
    Year ended
December 31,
2008
    Year ended
December 31,
2007
    Year ended
December 31,
2006
    Year ended
December 31,
2005
    Period from
October 13,
2004 through
December 31,
2004
    Period from
January 1,
2004
through
October 12,
2004
 

Revenues:

           

Rental

  $ 30,523     $ 32,646     $ 33,076     $ 32,618     $ 7,356     $ 20,611  

Tenant reimbursements

    25,874       26,371       25,197       24,960       5,056       14,289  

Parking and other

    3,869       3,917       3,837       4,151       793       2,103  

Investment advisory, management, leasing, and development services

    7,194       12,750       6,931       3,630       1,158       4,033  

Investment advisory, management, leasing, and development services—unconsolidated real estate entities

    18,263       17,921       12,603       7,805       865       3,843  

Reimbursable property personnel costs

    6,079       3,877       2,620       2,074       373       1,707  

Condominium sales—percentage of completion

    79,758       —         —         —         —         —    
                                               

Total revenues

    171,560       97,482       84,264       75,238       15,601       46,586  
                                               

Expenses:

           

Rental property operating and maintenance

    25,608       22,690       20,805       20,593       4,521       11,888  

Real estate taxes

    6,482       6,087       5,904       5,803       1,267       3,392  

Investment advisory, management, leasing, and development services

    14,800       13,093       7,139       4,144       531       3,496  

Reimbursable property personnel costs

    6,079       3,877       2,620       2,074       373       1,707  

Cost of condominium sales- percentage of completion

    62,436       —         —         —         —         —    

Rent—unconsolidated real estate entities

    284       241       227       233       —         —    

Interest

    22,763       17,721       20,570       20,784       5,611       18,695  

Depreciation and amortization

    11,766       11,604       12,661       12,408       2,614       6,206  

General and administrative

    16,411       17,326       17,202       12,914       2,095       4,487  

Impairment loss

    11,023       —         —         —         —         —    
                                               

Total expenses

    177,652       92,639       87,128       78,953       17,012       49,871  
                                               

Gain on purchase of other secured loan

    —         —         —         25,776       —         —    

Gain on sale of real estate

    3,618       4,441       10,640       —         —         975  

Gain (loss) from early extinguishment of debt

    255       —         (360 )     (4,497 )     —         —    

Interest income

    2,795       6,014       2,974       1,268       300       17  

Equity in net (loss) of unconsolidated real estate entities

    (12,828 )     (14,853 )     (12,909 )     (16,259 )     (988 )     (1,099 )

Minority interests—unitholders in the Operating Partnership

    4,683       (249 )     1,577       (1,559 )     1,128       (1,614 )

Minority interests in consolidated real estate entities

    198       122       (472 )     328       —         —    
                                               

Income (loss) before (provision) benefit for income taxes

    (7,371 )     318       (1,414 )     1,342       (971 )     (5,006 )

(Provision) benefit for income taxes

    1,885       (1,221 )     (635 )     (698 )     390       —    
                                               

Net (loss) income

  $ (5,486 )   $ (903 )   $ (2,049 )   $ 644     $ (581 )   $ (5,006 )
                                               

(Loss) earnings per share-basic and diluted

  $ (0.23 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.14 )   $ 0.05     $ (0.04 )  

Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic

    23,693,577       20,739,371       14,339,032       14,301,932       14,290,097    

Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted

    23,693,577       20,739,371       14,339,032       14,308,087       14,290,097    

Cash flows from:

           

Operating activities

  $ 2,216     $ 45,507     $ 20,628     $ 20,820     $ (5,435 )   $ 11,255  

Investing activities

    (35,543 )     (139,921 )     (19,084 )     (54,510 )     (88,746 )     5,380  

Financing activities

    (24,297 )     156,718       (1,116 )     41,099       147,154       (16,692 )

 

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     December 31,
     Thomas Properties Group, Inc.
     2008    2007    2006    2005    2004

Balance Sheet Data (at year end):

              

Investments in real estate, net

   $ 478,665    $ 463,364    $ 336,154    $ 313,161    $ 282,485

Total assets

     665,128      720,892      518,080      482,447      451,854

Mortgages, other secured, and unsecured loans

     387,945      396,007      331,828      325,179      295,890

Total liabilities

     439,708      478,496      375,152      344,690      307,760

Minority interests

     90,812      99,826      80,678      74,125      77,909

Stockholders’ equity

     134,608      142,570      62,250      63,632      66,185

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

     665,128      720,892      518,080      482,447      451,854

 

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report. We make statements in this section that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. For a complete discussion of forward-looking statements, see the section in this Form 10-K entitled “Forward-Looking Statements.” Certain risk factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the following discussion. For a discussion of such risk factors, see the section in this report entitled “Risk Factors.”

Overview and Background

We are a full-service real estate operating company that owns, acquires, develops and manages office, retail and multi-family properties on a nationwide basis. We conduct our business through our Operating Partnership, of which we own 61.0% at December 31, 2008. We have control over the major decisions of the Operating Partnership.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Accounting estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the relevant reporting periods. Certain accounting policies are considered to be critical accounting estimates, as these policies require us to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made and changes in the accounting estimate are reasonably likely to occur from period to period. We believe the following accounting policies reflect the more significant estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements. For a summary of significant accounting policies, see note 3 to our financial statements, included elsewhere in this report.

Investments in real estate. The price that we pay to acquire a property is impacted by many factors including the condition of the buildings and improvements, the occupancy of the building, the existence of above and below market tenant leases, the creditworthiness of the tenants, favorable or unfavorable financing, above or below market ground leases and numerous other factors. Accordingly, we are required to make subjective assessments to allocate the purchase price paid to acquire investments in real estate among the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on our estimate of the fair values of such assets and liabilities. This includes determining the value of the buildings and improvements, land, any ground leases, tenant improvements, in-place tenant leases, tenant relationships, the value (or negative value) of above (or below) market leases and any debt assumed from the seller or loans made by the seller to us. Each of these estimates requires a great deal of judgment and some of the estimates involve complex calculations. Our calculation methodology is summarized in Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements. These allocation assessments have a direct impact on our results of operations because if we were to allocate more value to land there would be no depreciation with respect to such amount or if we were to allocate more value to the buildings as opposed to allocating to the value of tenant leases, this amount would be recognized as an expense over a much longer period of time, since the amounts allocated to buildings are depreciated over the estimated lives of the buildings whereas amounts allocated to tenant leases are amortized over the terms of the leases. Additionally, the amortization of value (or negative value) assigned to non-market rate leases is recorded as an adjustment to rental revenue as compared to amortization of the value of in-place leases and tenant relationships, which is included in depreciation and amortization in our consolidated statements of operations.

We are required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of our properties for purposes of determining the amount of depreciation to record on an annual basis with respect to our investments in real estate. These assessments have a direct impact on our net income because if we were to shorten the expected useful lives of our investments in real estate we would depreciate such investments over fewer years, resulting in more depreciation expense and lower net income on an annual basis.

 

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We evaluate a property for potential impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the current book value of the property may not be recoverable. In the event that these periodic assessments result in a determination that the carrying amount of a property exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows (excluding interest) that are expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the property, we would recognize an impairment loss to the extent the carrying amount exceeded the estimated fair value of the property. Estimates of expected future net cash flows are inherently uncertain and are based on assumptions dependent upon future and current market conditions and events that affect the ultimate value of the property. These estimates require us to make assumptions relating to, among other things, future rental rates, tenant allowances, operating expenditures, property taxes, capital improvements, occupancy levels, and the estimated proceeds generated from the future sale of the property.

We use the equity method of accounting to account for investments in real estate entities over which we have significant influence, but not control over major decisions. In these situations, the unit of account for measurement purposes is the equity investment and not the real estate. Accordingly, if our joint venture investments meet the other-than-temporary criteria of Accounting Principle Board Opinion No. 18 – The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock, we would recognize an impairment loss to the extent the carrying amount exceeded the estimated fair value of our investment.

With respect to condominium units held for sale, we would recognize an impairment loss to the extent the carrying amount exceeded the estimated fair value less costs to sell the project. Estimates of fair value are often based on expected future net cash flows, which are inherently uncertain and are based on assumptions dependent upon future and current market conditions and events that affect the ultimate value of the project. These estimates require us to make assumptions relating to, among other things, sales absorption rates, selling prices and discount rates.

Revenue recognition. Leases with tenants are accounted for as operating leases. Rental income is recognized as earned based upon the contractual terms of the leases with tenants. Minimum annual rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term regardless of when the payments are made. The deferred rents asset on our balance sheets represents the aggregate excess rental revenue recognized on a straight-line basis over the cash received under the applicable lease provisions. Our leases generally contain provisions that require tenants to reimburse us for a portion of property operating expenses and real estate related taxes associated with the property. These reimbursements are recognized as revenues in the period the related expenses are incurred. Real estate commissions on leases we charge to third party owners of rental properties are generally recorded as income after we satisfy all obligations under the commission agreement. A typical commission agreement provides that we earn 50% of the lease commission upon the execution of the lease agreement by the tenant. The remaining 50% of the lease commission is earned at a later date, usually upon tenant occupancy. The existence of any significant future contingencies will delay recognition of commission revenue until those contingencies are satisfied. In addition, we eliminate lease commissions we charge on our ownership share of rental properties. Investment advisory, property management and development services fees are recognized when earned under the provisions of the related agreements.

We have one high-rise condominium project for which we use the percentage of completion accounting method to recognize revenues and costs. Revenues and costs for projects are recognized using the percentage of completion method of accounting when construction is beyond the preliminary stage, the buyer is committed to the extent of being unable to require a refund except for non-delivery of the unit, sufficient units in the project have been sold to ensure that the property will not revert to rental property, the sales proceeds are collectible and the aggregate sales proceeds and the costs of the project can be reasonably estimated. Revenues are recognized on the individual project’s aggregate value of units which have closed and units for which the home buyers have signed binding agreements of sale and are based on the percentage of total estimated construction costs that have been incurred. The total estimated costs of the project are allocated to these units on a relative sales value basis. Total estimated revenues and construction costs are reviewed periodically, and any change is applied to current and future periods.

 

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Allowances for uncollectible current tenant receivables and unbilled deferred rents receivable. Tenant receivables and unbilled deferred rent receivables are carried net of the allowances for estimated uncollectible tenant receivables and unbilled deferred rent. Our determination of the adequacy of these allowances requires significant judgments and estimates. Unbilled deferred rents receivable represents the amount that the cumulative straight-line rental revenue recorded to date exceeds cash rents billed to date under the lease agreements. Given the longer-term nature of these types of receivables, our determination of the adequacy of the allowance for unbilled deferred rents receivables is based primarily on historical loss experience. We evaluate the allowance for unbilled deferred rents receivable using a specific identification methodology for our company’s significant tenants, assessing a tenant’s financial condition and the tenant’s ability to meet its lease obligations. In addition, the allowance includes a reserve based upon our historical experience and current and anticipated future economic conditions that are not associated with any specific tenant.

Depreciable lives of leasing costs. We incur certain capital costs in connection with leasing our properties. These costs consist primarily of lease commissions and tenant improvements. Lease costs are amortized on the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the estimated remaining term of the lease, ranging from one to 15 years. We reevaluate the remaining useful life of these costs as the creditworthiness of our tenants changes. If we determine that the estimated remaining life of the respective lease has changed, we adjust the amortization period and, therefore, the amortization or depreciation expense recorded each period may fluctuate. If we experience increased levels of amortization or depreciation expense due to changes in the estimated useful lives of leasing costs, our results of operations may be adversely affected.

Income taxes. We are subject to federal income taxes in the United States, and also in states and local jurisdictions in which we operate. We account for income taxes according to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. SFAS 109 requires the recognition of deferred tax assets, net of applicable reserves, related to net operating loss carryforwards and certain temporary differences. The standard requires recognition of a future tax benefit to the extent that realization of such benefit is more likely than not. Otherwise, a valuation allowance is applied.

In accordance with the criteria of SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies”, we record tax contingencies when the exposure item becomes probable and reasonably estimable. We assess the tax uncertainties on a quarterly basis and maintain the required tax reserves until the underlying issue is resolved or upon the expiration of the statute of limitations. Our estimate of potential outcome of any uncertain tax issue is highly judgmental and we believe we have adequately provided for any reasonable and foreseeable outcomes related to uncertain tax matters.

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes,” which was effective for our company on January 1, 2007. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions and requires that we recognize the impact of a tax position in our financial statements if that position would more likely than not be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. We recorded the cumulative effect of this change in accounting principle as an adjustment to opening retained earnings at January 1, 2007.

Factors That May Influence Future Results of Operations

The following is a summary of the more significant factors we believe may affect our results of operations. For a more detailed discussion regarding the factors that you should consider before making a decision to acquire shares of our common stock, see the information under the caption “Risk Factors” elsewhere in this report.

Rental income. The amount of net rental income generated by our properties depends principally on our ability to maintain the occupancy rates of currently leased space, to lease currently available space as well as space in newly developed or redeveloped properties and space available from unscheduled lease terminations. The amount of rental income we generate also depends on our ability to maintain or increase rental rates in the submarkets where our properties are located.

 

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Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Austin, and Houston—Submarket Information. A significant portion of our income is derived from properties located in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Austin and Houston. The market conditions in these submarkets have a significant impact on our results of operations.

Information regarding significant tenants—Conrail. A significant amount of space at our Two Commerce Square property has historically been leased to Conrail. Approximately half or 375,000 square feet of this lease expired in June 2008 and the remaining half expires in June 2009. Conrail currently subleases substantially all of its space to a number of subtenants. While we have entered into agreements with many of the subtenants for direct leases once their sublease term expires, the rental rates are lower than paid by the current tenant. As a result, our aggregate revenues from this property are lower following the expiration of the Conrail lease in 2008 and we currently expect aggregate revenues from the property to further decrease following the final Conrail expiration in June 2009. We have entered into direct leases for 624,000 square feet of the Conrail space. The lease terms range from 3 months to 139 months. Because of these direct leases, we believe we have mitigated some of the risks associated with the Conrail tenant concentration.

Development and redevelopment activities. We believe that our development activities present growth opportunities for us over the next several years. We continually evaluate the size, timing and scope of our development and redevelopment initiatives and, as necessary, sales activity to reflect the economic conditions and the real estate fundamentals that exist in our submarkets. However, we may not be able to lease committed development or redevelopment properties at expected rental rates or within projected time frames or complete projects on schedule or within budgeted amounts. The occurrence of one or more of these events could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We currently own interests in four development projects, and TPG/CalSTRS includes four redevelopment properties and two development sites. As of December 31, 2008, we had incurred, on a consolidated basis, approximately $101.5 million of predevelopment and infrastructure costs that are reflected in Land improvements-development properties on our balance sheet and $1.3 million is reflected in Construction in progress related to our development projects. To the extent that we, or joint ventures we are a partner in, do not proceed with projects as planned, development and/or redevelopment costs would need to be evaluated for impairment.

Results of Operations

The results of operations reflect the consolidation of the affiliates that own One Commerce Square, Two Commerce Square, Murano, 2100 JFK Boulevard, Four Points Centre, Campus El Segundo and our investment advisory, property management, leasing and real estate development operations. The following properties are accounted for using the equity method of accounting:

2121 Market Street (for all periods presented)

City National Plaza (as of January 2003, the date of acquisition)

Reflections I (as of October 2004, the date of acquisition)

Reflections II (as of October 2004, the date of acquisition)

Murano (as of March 2005, the date of formation, through August 1, 2006)

Four Falls Corporate Center (as of March 2005, the date of acquisition)

Oak Hill Plaza (as of March 2005, the date of acquisition)

Walnut Hill Plaza (as of March 2005, the date of acquisition)

Valley Square Office Park (as of March 2005, the date of acquisition, through April 2006, the date of disposition)

San Felipe Plaza (as of August 2005, the date of acquisition)

2500 City West (as of August 2005, the date of acquisition)

Brookhollow Central I, II, and III (as of August 2005, the date of acquisition)

Intercontinental Center (as of August 2005, the date of acquisition through May 2007, the date of disposition)

2500 City West land (as of December 2005, the date of acquisition)

CityWestPlace (as of June 2006, the date of acquisition)

CityWestPlace land (as of June 2006, the date of acquisition)

 

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Centerpointe I & II (as of January 2007, the date of acquisition)

Fair Oaks Plaza (as of January 2007, the date of acquisition)

The following investment entity that holds a mortgage loan receivable is accounted for using the equity method of accounting:

BH Note B Lender, LLC (as of October 2008, the date of formation)

TPG/CalSTRS, LLC also owns a 25% interest in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture which owns the following properties (“Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties”):

San Jacinto Center (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

Frost Bank Tower (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

One Congress Plaza (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

One American Center (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

300 West 6th Street (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

Research Park Plaza I & II (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

Park 22 I-III (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

Great Hills Plaza (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

Stonebridge Plaza II (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

Westech 360 I-IV (as of June 2007, the date of acquisition)

TGP/CalSTRS, LLC indirectly owns a 25% interest in Square Mile Brookhollow LLC, an entity which purchased a mortgage loan (Note B) which is secured by Brookhollow Central I, II and III.

Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2008 to the year ended December 31, 2007.

Total revenues. Total revenues increased by $74.1 million, or 76.0%, to $171.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $97.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. The significant components of revenue are discussed below.

Rental revenues. Rental revenue decreased by $2.1 million, or 6.4% to $30.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $32.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. The decrease was primarily related to a scheduled expiration in June 2008 of a significant tenant at Two Commerce Square representing approximately 375,000 rentable square feet. Approximately 66% of the space from the June 2008 Conrail lease expiration has been leased to former subtenants or new tenants at current market rates, which are lower than the expired lease rates.

Tenant reimbursements. Tenant reimbursements decreased by $0.5 million or 1.9% to $25.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $26.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. The decrease was primarily related to a scheduled expiration in June 2008 of a significant tenant lease at Two Commerce Square representing approximately 375,000 rentable square feet, offset by revenues from former subtenants that are now direct tenants or new tenants.

Parking and other revenues. Revenues from parking and other remained consistent for each of the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.

Investment advisory, management, leasing and development services revenues. This caption represents revenues earned from services provided to unaffiliated entities in which we have no ownership interest. Revenues from these services decreased by $5.6 million, or 43.8%, to $7.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $12.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. The decrease was primarily due to a disposition incentive fee of $5.6 million related to the sale of an unaffiliated fee-managed property in 2007.

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method to account for our ownership interest since we have significant influence, but not control over the entities. Revenues from these services from unconsolidated real estate entities increased by $0.4 million, or 2.2%, to $18.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $17.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. This increase was primarily a result of an increase in fee income of $1.5 million related to the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties acquired in June 2007 and an increase of $0.5 million in fee income related to the rest of the portfolio, which was offset by a decrease in acquisition fees of $1.7 million related to the property investments in Fairfax, Virginia acquired in January 2007, and Austin, Texas acquired in June 2007 as well as a decrease of $0.5 million in advisor fees primarily related to our Houston portfolio.

Reimbursement of property personnel costs. This caption represents the reimbursement for property personnel salary, payroll taxes and benefits. The increase of $2.2 million or 56.4% to $6.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 was primarily a result of an increase in personnel as a result of the acquisition of the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties in June 2007 resulting in a full twelve months in 2008 compared to seven months in 2007.

Condominium sales. This caption represents the revenue recognized on the percentage of completion method of accounting of the Murano condominium units and parking spaces which closed or were under a binding sales contract as of December 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2008, we had closed the sale of 111 units and 107 parking spaces and had an additional 14 units and 12 parking spaces under contract of sale, for which we recognized revenue of $79.8 million. Prior to the quarter ended June 30, 2008, we accounted for units and parking spaces under contract of sale based on the deposit method of accounting.

Total expenses. Total expenses increased by $85.1 million, or 91.9%, to $177.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $92.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. The significant components of expense are discussed below.

Rental property operating and maintenance expense. Rental property operating and maintenance expense increased by $2.9 million, or 12.8%, to $25.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 as compared to $22.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. The increase is primarily due to an increase in various operating expenses, such as professional services, engineering, utilities and business property taxes as well as increased bad debt charges, wind down costs associated with closing a restaurant at Commerce Square, and marketing and other expenses related to our completed development properties.

Real estate taxes. Real estate taxes remained consistent for each for the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.

Investment advisory, management, leasing and development services expenses. These expenses increased by $1.7 million, or 13.0%, to $14.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 as compared to $13.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, primarily due to an increase in the use of consultants for accounting software improvements and our third party development services business and legal fees related to our investment in the Green Fund offset by a decrease in our third party leasing costs in Houston due to lower leasing volume in 2008 compared to 2007.

Reimbursable property personnel costs. This caption represents the reimbursement of property personnel salary, payroll taxes and benefits. The increase of $2.2 million or 56.4% to $6.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 was primarily a result of an increase in salaries and employment related costs related to the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties acquired in June 2007, resulting in a full twelve months in 2008 compared to seven months in 2007.

Cost of condominium sales. This caption represents the cost recognized on the percentage of completion method of accounting for the Murano condominium units and parking spaces which closed or were under a binding sales contract as of December 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2008, we had closed the sale of 111 units and 107 parking spaces and had an additional 14 units and 12 parking spaces under contract of sale, for which we

 

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recognized cost of sales of $62.4 million. Prior to the quarter ended June 30, 2008, we accounted for units and parking spaces under contract of sale based on the deposit method of accounting.

Interest expense. Interest expense increased by $5.1 million or 28.8% to $22.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 as compared to $17.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. The increase in interest expense is primarily attributable to $5.1 million in interest costs no longer being capitalized on Murano and our Four Points office buildings due to the substantial completion of development on these projects during the year ended December 31, 2008 offset by a decrease in interest expense relating to Two Commerce Square of $0.7 million primarily due to the amortizing loan balances for the mortgage and mezzanine loans, increased interest of $0.2 million related to the Campus El Segundo development being completed and increased interest expense of $0.5 million due to lower levels of assets qualifying for corporate capitalization of interest.

Depreciation and amortization expense. Depreciation and amortization expense remained consistent for each for the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.

General and administrative. General and administrative decreased by $0.9 million, or 5.2%, to $16.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $17.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. The decrease is due to a decrease in salaries and benefits related to a reduction in bonuses for the year ended December 31, 2008 as well as a $0.6 million decrease in business taxes due to a refund of Philadelphia business privilege tax and a decrease in certain Delaware corporate taxes.

Impairment Loss. We recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $11.0 million related to our Murano condominium project whose units are complete and held for sale. We are required to record Murano at its estimated fair value as it meets the held for sale criteria of SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. There was no corresponding impairment charge in 2007.

Gain on sale of real estate. Gain on sale of real estate decreased by $0.8 million, or 18.2%, to $3.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $4.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. A 14.1 acre parcel at Campus El Segundo was sold in 2006 for $24.6 million resulting in a total gain of $18.4 million. We were obligated to fund certain infrastructure improvements of approximately $2.7 million with respect to the development of the sold parcel. The remaining deferred gain was recognized upon completion of the remaining infrastructure improvements during the year ended December 31, 2008.

Interest income. Interest income decreased by $3.2 million, or 53.3%, to $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $6.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, primarily due to declining investment balances and lower interest rates.

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities. Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities improved by $2.1 million, or 14.1%, to a net loss of $12.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to a net loss of $14.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. Set forth below is a summary of the unconsolidated condensed financial information for the unconsolidated real estate entities and our share of net loss and equity in net loss for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 (in thousands):

 

     2008     2007  

Revenue

   $ 322,553     $ 258,512  

Operating and other expenses

     (170,019 )     (138,942 )

Interest expense

     (126,386 )     (118,182 )

Depreciation and amortization

     (125,565 )     (107,633 )

Impairment loss

     (4,840 )     —    

Minority interest

     —         (104 )

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

     (104 )     7,662  
                

Net loss

   $ (104,361 )   $ (98,687 )
                

Thomas Properties’ share of net loss

   $ (16,168 )   $ (17,465 )

Intercompany eliminations

     3,340       2,612  
                

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

   $ (12,828 )   $ (14,853 )
                

 

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Aggregate revenue, operating and other expenses, interest expense and depreciation and amortization for unconsolidated real estate entities for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to the year ended December 31, 2007 increased primarily due to the acquisition of our interests in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties in June 2007. Income from discontinued operations for unconsolidated real estate entities decreased by $7.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to the year ended December 31, 2007 due to the sale of Intercontinental Center in 2007.

(Provision) benefit for income taxes. Provision for income taxes decreased by $3.1 million, or 258.3%, to a benefit of $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to a provision of $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. Of this decrease, an increase of approximately $0.4 million is attributable to the interest on unrecognized benefits, which is recorded as a component of income tax expense, and the remainder of $2.7 million is attributable to applying the statutory rate of 35% to the change in book income for the year ended December 31, 2007 of $0.3 million to a book loss for the year ended December 31, 2008 of $7.4 million.

Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2007 to the year ended December 31, 2006.

Total revenues. Total revenues increased by $13.2 million, or 15.7%, to $97.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to $84.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The significant components of revenue are discussed below.

Rental revenues. Rental revenue remained consistent for each of the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Tenant reimbursements. Tenant reimbursements remained consistent for each of the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Parking and other revenues. Revenues from parking and other remained consistent for each of the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Investment advisory, management, leasing and development services revenues. This caption represents revenues earned from services provided to unaffiliated entities in which we have no ownership interest. Revenues from these services increased by $5.6 million, or 70.9%, to $13.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to $7.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase was primarily due to a disposition fee of $5.5 million related to the sale of an unaffiliated fee managed property.

Investment advisory, management, leasing and development services revenues—unconsolidated real estate entities. This caption represents revenues earned from services provided to entities in which we use the equity method to account for our ownership interest since we have significant influence, but not control over the entities. Revenues from these services from unconsolidated real estate entities increased by $6.8 million, or 47.9%, to $21.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to $14.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in fee income of $1.5 million related to the property investments in Fairfax, Virginia acquired on January 31, 2007 by TPG/CalSTRS and $4.4 million related to the properties in Austin, Texas acquired on June 1, 2007 by the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture. The increase was also due to an increase in fee income of $0.5 million relating to higher asset management fees from City National Plaza.

Total expenses. Total expenses increased by $5.5 million, or 6.3%, to $92.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to $87.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The significant components of expense are discussed below.

Rental property operating and maintenance expense. Rental property operating and maintenance expense increased by $1.9 million, or 9.1%, to $22.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to $20.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase is primarily due to an increase in various operating expenses, such as professional services, engineering, utilities and business property taxes.

 

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Real estate taxes. Real estate taxes remained consistent for each for the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Investment advisory, management, leasing and development services expenses. These expenses increased by $5.6 million, or 57.1%, to $15.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to $9.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2006, primarily due to an increase in salaries and employment-related costs due to an increase in the number of personnel, and leasing expenses related to increased leasing volume in our Houston portfolio.

Interest expense. Interest expense decreased by $2.9 million or 14.1% to $17.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to $20.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The decrease is primarily due to increased capitalized interest of $1.5 million in 2007 compared to 2006 related to our developments. In addition, there was a decrease in interest expense relating to Two Commerce Square of $0.8 million primarily due to the amortizing loan balances for the mortgage and mezzanine loans.

Depreciation and amortization expense. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $1.1 million or 8.7% to $11.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to $12.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The decrease primarily was due to assets which were fully depreciated during 2007.

General and administrative. General and administrative expense increased by $1.7 million, or 9.9%, to $18.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to $17.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase is primarily due to an increase in salaries and employment related costs due to an increase in the number of personnel.

Gain on sale of real estate. Gain on sale of real estate decreased by $6.2 million, or 58.5%, to $4.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to $10.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. A 14.1 acre parcel at Campus El Segundo was sold in 2006 for $24.6 million resulting in a total gain of $18.4 million. We were obligated to fund certain infrastructure improvements of approximately $2.7 million with respect to the development of the sold parcel; therefore we recorded a deferred gain of $8.1 million. The remaining deferred gain as of December 31, 2007 was $3.4 million, which was recognized on a percentage of completion basis as we completed the remaining infrastructure improvements of approximately $1.1 million during 2008.

Interest income. Interest income increased $3.0 million, or 100.0%, to $6.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2006, primarily due to higher average cash balances invested at higher rates.

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities. Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities increased by $2.0 million, or 15.5%, to a net loss of $14.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to a net loss of $12.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. Set forth below is a summary of the unconsolidated condensed financial information for the unconsolidated real estate entities and our share of net loss and equity in net loss for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):

 

     2007     2006  

Revenue

   $ 258,512     $ 140,796  

Operating and other expenses

     (138,942 )     (89,931 )

Interest expense

     (118,182 )     (56,795 )

Depreciation and amortization

     (107,633 )     (55,501 )

Minority interest

     (104 )     (1,650 )

Income from discontinued operations

     7,662       4,722  
                

Net Loss

   $ (98,687 )   $ (58,359 )
                

Thomas Properties’ share of net loss

   $ (17,465 )   $ (14,473 )

Intercompany eliminations

     2,612       1,564  
                

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

   $ (14,853 )   $ (12,909 )
                

 

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Aggregate revenue attributable to, and operating and other expenses for unconsolidated real estate entities for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to the year ended December 31, 2006 increased primarily due to the acquisition of our interests in City West Place in June 2006, the two properties in Fairfax, Virginia in January 2007 and the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties in June 2007.

Aggregate interest expense increased by $61.4 million, or 108.1%, to $118.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to $56.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 primarily as a result of an increase in interest expense of $6.3 million relating to the debt obligations of City West Place, $8.9 million relating to the debt obligations of the Fairfax, Virginia properties and $35.8 million relating to the debt obligations of the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties. The increase was also due to refinancing of the City National Plaza mortgage and mezzanine loans in July 2006, resulting in higher additional borrowings in 2007, which resulted in an increase in interest expense of $9.4 million.

Aggregate depreciation and amortization expense increased by $52.1 million, or 93.9%, to $107.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to $55.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 primarily as a result of additional depreciation and amortization expense of $7.6 million due to the acquisition of City West Place in June 2006, $7.9 million due to the acquisition of the two Fairfax, Virginia properties in January 2007 and $38.7 million due to the acquisition of the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties in June 2007. In addition, there was an increase of $4.0 million for City National Plaza due to additional capital expenditures in 2007, offset by a $5.7 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense related to Brookhollow Building 1, which was operational in previous years, but subject to commencement of redevelopment efforts during 2007.

(Provision) benefit for income taxes. Provision for income taxes increased $586,000, or 92.3%, to a provision of $1,221,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to a provision of $635,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006. Of this increase, approximately $335,000 is attributable to the interest on unrecognized benefits, which is recorded as a component of income tax expense, and the remainder is attributable to an increase in book income for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2008, we have unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $69.0 million. Our management believes that our company will have sufficient capital to satisfy our liquidity needs over the next 12 months through working capital and net cash provided by operations. We expect to meet our long-term liquidity requirements, including property and undeveloped land acquisitions and additional future development and redevelopment activity, through cash flow from operations, additional secured and unsecured long-term borrowings, dispositions of non-strategic assets, and the potential issuance of common units of our Operating Partnership or additional debt, common or preferred equity securities, including convertible securities. We do not have any present intent to reserve funds to retire existing debt upon maturity. We will instead seek to refinance this debt at maturity or retire the long-term debt through the issuance of securities, as market conditions permit. There can be no assurances that such debt refinancing will be available at the time of such maturities on acceptable terms, if at all, and our cost of capital could increase as a result of any such debt refinancings. Additionally, existing stockholders could experience substantial dilution in the event we are required to issue additional equity capital.

As of December 31, 2008, we have unfunded capital commitments to (1) our joint venture with CalSTRS of $5.4 million; (2) the Thomas High Performance Green Fund, an investment fund formed by us, CalSTRS and other institutional investors, of $50.0 million; and (3) the UBS North American Property Fund, an investment fund formed by us and UBS Wealth Management-North American Property Fund Limited, of $50.0 million. With respect to our joint venture with CalSTRS, we are not obligated to fund our share of the capital commitment for the acquisition of any new project, but we are obligated to fund to implement tenant improvements and other capital improvements for projects that were acquired prior to June 1, 2007. We estimate

 

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we will fund up to $5.4 million in 2009. Our requirement to fund all or a portion of our commitments to the Thomas High Performance Green Fund and the UBS North American Property Fund is subject to our identifying properties to acquire that are mutually acceptable to us, and our partners. Our cash requirements for the Green Fund could be reduced by contributions by us to the fund of assets in which we have an interest.

We intend to declare and pay annual dividends on our common stock. The dividend declared for the first quarter of 2009, payable in April, 2009, is for $0.0125 per share, compared with previous quarterly dividend payments of $0.06 per share. The availability of funds to pay dividends is impacted by property-level restrictions on cash flows. Two Commerce Square is subject to debt financing with lock-box arrangements. Funds generated by Two Commerce Square cannot be distributed to us under the terms of the lock-box arrangements established for the existing lenders for the property. In addition, all of our properties held in our joint venture with CalSTRS are subject to debt financing with a lockbox arrangements. With respect to our joint venture properties, we do not control decision making with respect to these properties, and may not be able to obtain monies from these properties even if funds are available for distribution to us. In addition, we may enter future financing arrangements that contain restrictions on our use of cash generated from our properties.

Development and Redevelopment Projects

We currently own interests in four development projects (three of which are discussed below), and our joint venture with CalSTRS includes four redevelopment properties and two development sites.

 

   

We have substantially completed construction and received certificates of occupancy for all of the units at Murano, a 302-unit high-rise residential condominium project in downtown Philadelphia. We had closed sales on 111 units and 107 parking spaces as of December 31, 2008 and had an additional 14 units and 12 parking spaces under contract of sale. Under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, we recognized a gain on sale of approximately $17.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Murano is classified as Condominium units held for sale on our balance sheet as of December 31, 2008. Due to deteriorating market conditions, in the second half of 2008, we recorded an $11.0 million impairment charge.

 

   

During the third quarter 2008, we completed the core and shell construction of two office buildings totaling approximately 192,000 square feet at Four Points Centre. As of December 31, 2008, we have included these two buildings in our operating portfolio classification.

We anticipate seeking to mitigate our development risk on all of our development projects by obtaining significant pre-leasing and guaranteed maximum cost construction contracts. There can be no assurance we will be able to successfully implement these risk mitigation measures.

The amount and timing of costs associated with our development and redevelopment projects is inherently uncertain due to market and economic conditions. We presently intend to fund development and redevelopment expenditures primarily through construction or refurbishment financing. In 2006, we refinanced the loan for City National Plaza, which provides proceeds to cover the estimated future redevelopment costs for this property. Construction of the Murano was financed in part with a construction loan up to $142.5 million. Repayment of this loan is being made with proceeds from the sales of condominium units. The loan has a balance of $63.9 million as of December 31, 2008 and we had additional borrowing capacity of $10.1 million. The office building development at Four Points is financed in part with a construction loan up to $42.7 million. Presently, we have not obtained construction financing for the development at Campus El Segundo. If we finance these development projects through construction loans and are unable to obtain permanent financing on advantageous terms or at all, we would need to fund these obligations from cash flow from operations or seek alternative capital sources. If unsuccessful, this could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations and impair our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations. If we are successful in obtaining construction or refurbishment financing and permanent financing, we anticipate that the corresponding interest costs would represent both a significant use of our cash flow and a material component of our results of operations.

 

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We are also involved in managing two entitlement projects, which are discussed below:

 

   

We are presently entitling approximately 14.4 acres in Los Angeles, California, for office, production facility, residential and retail uses. The project, called Metro Studio@Lankershim, will include approximately 1.5 million square feet. Upon completion of entitlements, we expect to enter into a long-term ground lease with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which owns the land.

 

   

Also, we have been engaged by NBC/Universal to entitle, master plan and develop (subject to our right of first offer) 124 acres located adjacent to Universal City in Los Angeles for the development of a residential and retail town center. We anticipate completing the development of these projects as market feasibility permits.

Leasing, Tenant Improvement and Capital Needs

In addition to our development and redevelopment projects, we also own One Commerce Square and Two Commerce Square. These properties require routine capital maintenance in the ordinary course of business. The properties also require that we incur expenditures for leasing commissions and tenant improvement costs. The level of these expenditures varies from year to year based on several factors, including lease expirations. We are contractually committed to incur expenditures of approximately $6.3 million in capital improvements, tenant improvements, and leasing commissions for the One Commerce Square and Two Commerce Square properties collectively during 2009 through 2010.

Annual capital expenditures may fluctuate in response to the nature, extent and timing of improvements required to maintain our properties. Tenant improvements and leasing costs may also fluctuate depending upon other factors, including the type of property involved, the existing tenant base, terms of leases, types of leases, the involvement of leasing agents and overall market conditions.

Contractual Obligations

A summary of our contractual obligations at December 31, 2008 is as follows (in thousands). The ensuing footnotes to this summary are an integral part of this disclosure.

 

    Payments Due by Period
    2009   2010   2011   2012   2013   Thereafter   Total

Regularly scheduled principal payments

  $ 500   $ 492   $ 1,971   $ 2,160   $ 1,946   $ 3,880   $ 10,949

Balloon principal payments due at maturity (1) (2)

    20,900     128,441     —       —       106,446     121,209     376,996

Interest payments—fixed rate debt

    21,756     14,912     14,290     14,205     10,055     14,751     89,969

Interest payments—variable rate debt (3)

    —       —       —       —       —       —       —  

Capital commitments (4)

    10,897     857     —       —       —       —       11,754

Operating lease (5)

    53     —       —       —       —       —       53

FIN 48 obligations, including interest and penalties (6)

    —       —       —       —       —       —       —  
                                         

Total

  $ 54,106   $ 144,702   $ 16,261   $ 16,365   $ 118,447   $ 139,840   $ 489,721
                                         

 

(1) The debt maturing in 2009 includes the Campus El Segundo mortgage loan in the amount of $17.0 million. This loan has a one-year extension option at our election subject to us complying with certain loan covenants. We were in compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2008 and expect to be in compliance at the extension date. We expect to exercise our option to extend this loan. We have guaranteed and promised to pay the principal, interest and any other sum payable under the loan in the event the borrower, a wholly-owned entity of our Operating Partnership, does not do so. We plan to repay the remaining $3.9 million of debt maturing in 2009.

 

(2)

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Four Points Centre construction loan in the amount of $28.5 million matures in June 2010. This loan has two one-year extension options at our election subject to certain conditions. The first extension option is subject to completion of the improvements and executed leases representing at least 75% of the net rentable area, among other things. The second extension option is subject to completion of improvements, executed leases representing at least 90% of the net rentable area, and a minimum debt yield, among other things. We have guaranteed in favor of and promised to pay to the lender 46.5% of the principal, interest and any other sum payable under the loan in the event the borrower, a wholly-owned entity of our Operating Partnership, does not do so. This guaranty is currently limited to a maximum of $13.3 million. Upon the occurrence of certain events, as defined in the repayment and completion guaranty agreement, our maximum liability as guarantor will be reduced to 31.5% of all sums payable under the loan, and upon the occurrence of even further events, as defined, our maximum liability as guarantor will be reduced to 25.0% of all sums payable under the loan. Furthermore, we agreed to guarantee the completion of the construction improvements, as defined in the agreement, in the event of any default of the borrower. We have completed construction of the core and shell. If the borrower fails to complete the required work, the guarantor agrees to perform timely all of the completion obligations, as defined in the agreement. In addition, the Murano construction loan has a balance of $63.9 million as of December 31, 2008 with a maturity date of July 31, 2009, however it has two six-month extension options, which are conditional on the closing of 100 residential units, which has occurred and therefore we expect to exercise these options, and extend the maturity date to July 31, 2010. This loan is nonrecourse to the Company. We amortize the principal balance of the Murano construction loan with sales proceeds as we close on the sale of condominium units.

 

(3) As of December 31, 2008, 71.8% of our debt was at contractually fixed rates. The information in the table above reflects our projected interest rate obligations for the fixed-rate payments based on the contractual interest rates and scheduled maturity dates. The remaining 28.2% of our debt bears interest at variable rates based on the prime rate or LIBOR plus a spread that ranges from 1.5% to 3.3%. The interest payments on the variable rate debt have not been reported in the table above because we cannot reasonably determine the future interest obligations on our variable rate debt as we cannot predict what prime and LIBOR rates will be in the future. As of December 31, 2008, the one-month LIBOR was 0.44% and the prime rate was 3.25%.

 

(4) Capital commitments of our company and consolidated subsidiaries include approximately $6.3 million of tenant improvements and leasing commissions for certain tenants in One Commerce Square and Two Commerce Square. We have an unfunded capital commitment of $5.4 million to our TPG/CalSTRS joint venture, of which we estimate we will fund the entire amount in 2009. We are not obligated to fund our share for the acquisition of any new project, but we are obligated to fund to implement tenant improvements and other capital improvements for projects that were acquired prior to June 1, 2007.

 

(5) Represents the future minimum lease payments on our operating lease for our corporate office at City National Plaza. The table does not reflect available maturity extension options.

 

(6) The FIN 48 obligations in the table above should represent amounts associated with uncertain tax positions related to temporary differences. However, reasonable estimates cannot be made about the amount and timing of payment for these obligations. As of December 31, 2008, $17.1 million of unrecognized tax benefits have been recorded as liabilities in accordance with FIN 48, and we are uncertain as to if and when such amounts may be settled. Included within the unrecognized tax benefits is $1.5 million of accrued interest. We have not recorded any penalties with respect to unrecognized tax benefits.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements—Indebtedness of Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities

As of December 31, 2008, our company had investments in entities owning unconsolidated properties with stated ownership percentages ranging from 6.25% to 50.0%. We do not have control of these entities, and none of the entities are considered variable interest entities. Therefore, we account for them using the equity method of accounting. The table below summarizes the outstanding debt for the properties as of December 31, 2008 (in thousands). We have not guaranteed any of the debt. None of these loans are recourse to us other than as noted in footnote 12 below.

 

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     Interest Rate
At
December 31,
2008
         Principal
Amount
   Maturity
Date
   Maturity
Date at
End of
Extension
Options

City National Plaza (1)

                  

Senior mortgage loan

   LIBOR   +    1.07 %   (2)    $ 355,300    7/9/2009    7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan-Note A (3)

   LIBOR   +    2.59 %   (2)      66,446    7/9/2009    7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan-Note B

   LIBOR   +    1.90 %   (2)      24,000    7/9/2009    7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan-Note C

   LIBOR   +    2.25 %   (2)      24,000    7/9/2009    7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan-Note D

   LIBOR   +    2.50 %   (2)      24,000    7/9/2009    7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan-Note E

   LIBOR   +    3.05 %   (2)      22,700    7/9/2009    7/9/2010

Junior mezzanine loan (4)

   LIBOR   +    5.00 %   (2)      56,954    7/9/2009    7/9/2010

CityWestPlace

                  

Fixed

        6.16 %        121,000    7/6/2016    7/6/2016

Floating

   LIBOR   +    1.25 %   (2)(5)      92,400    7/1/2009    7/1/2011

San Felipe Plaza

                  

Mortgage loan-Note A

        5.28 %        101,500    8/11/2010    8/11/2010

Mortgage loan-Note B (6)

   LIBOR   +    3.00 %        16,200    8/11/2010    8/11/2010

2500 City West

                  

Mortgage loan-Note A

        5.28 %        70,000    8/11/2010    8/11/2010

Mortgage loan-Note B (7)

   LIBOR   +    3.00 %        11,378    8/11/2010    8/11/2010

Brookhollow Central I, II and III

                  

Mortgage loan-Note A

   LIBOR   +    0.44 %   (2)(8)      24,154    8/9/2009    8/9/2010

Mortgage loan-Note B (6)

   LIBOR   +    4.25 %   (2)(8)      17,494    8/9/2009    8/9/2010

Mortgage loan-Note C

   LIBOR   +    4.86 %   (2)(8)      16,746    8/9/2009    8/9/2010

Four Falls Corporate Center

                  

Mortgage loan-Note A

        5.31 %        42,200    3/6/2010    3/6/2010

Mortgage loan-Note B (6) (9)

   LIBOR   +    3.25 %   (2)(10)      9,867    3/6/2010    3/6/2010

Oak Hill Plaza/Walnut Hill Plaza

                  

Mortgage loan-Note A

        5.31 %        35,300    3/6/2010    3/6/2010

Mortgage loan-Note B (6) (9)

   LIBOR   +    3.25 %   (2)(11)      9,152    3/6/2010    3/6/2010

2121 Market Street mortgage loan (12)

        6.05 %        18,826    8/1/2033    8/1/2033

Reflections I mortgage loan

        5.23 %        22,169    4/1/2015    4/1/2015

Reflections II mortgage loan

        5.22 %        9,236    4/1/2015    4/1/2015

Centerpointe I & II (13)

                  

Senior mortgage loan

   LIBOR   +    0.60 %   (2)      55,000    2/9/2010    2/9/2012

Mezzanine loan (Note A) (14)

   LIBOR   +    1.51 %   (2)      14,501    2/9/2010    2/9/2012

Mezzanine loan (Note B) (15)

   LIBOR   +    4.32 %   (2)      12,539    2/9/2010    2/9/2012

Mezzanine loan (Note C) (16)

   LIBOR   +    3.26 %   (2)      12,855    2/9/2010    2/9/2012

Fair Oaks Plaza (17)

        5.52 %        44,300    2/9/2017    2/9/2017

Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties:

                  

San Jacinto Center

                  

Mortgage loan-Note A

        6.05 %        43,000    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

Mortgage loan-Note B

        6.05 %        58,000    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

Frost Bank Tower

                  

Mortgage loan-Note A

        6.06 %        61,300    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

Mortgage loan-Note B

        6.06 %        88,700    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

One Congress Plaza

                  

Mortgage loan-Note A

        6.08 %        57,000    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

Mortgage loan-Note B

        6.08 %        71,000    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

One American Center

                  

Mortgage loan-Note A

        6.03 %        50,900    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

Mortgage loan-Note B

        6.03 %        69,100    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

300 West 6th Street

        6.01 %        127,000    6/11/2017    6/11/2017

Research Park Plaza I & II

                  

Senior mortgage loan

   LIBOR   +    0.55 %   (2)(18)      23,560    6/9/2009    6/9/2012

Mezzanine loan

   LIBOR   +    2.01 %   (2)(18)      27,940    6/9/2009    6/9/2012

Stonebridge Plaza II

                  

Senior mortgage loan

   LIBOR   +    0.63 %   (2)(18)      19,800    6/9/2009    6/9/2012

Mezzanine loan

   LIBOR   +    1.76 %   (2)(18)      17,700    6/9/2009    6/9/2012

Austin Bank Term Loan

   LIBOR   +    3.25 %   (19)(20)      192,500    6/1/2013    6/1/2013

Revolving Credit Facility

   LIBOR   +    3.25 %   (21)      —      6/1/2012    6/1/2012
                      

Subtotal—Austin, TX Portfolio:

   $ 907,500      
                      
             $ 2,237,717      
                      

The LIBOR rate for the loans above was 0.44% at December 31, 2008, except for the Austin Bank Term Loan and the Revolving Credit Facility (see footnotes 20 and 21).

 

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(1) The City National Plaza loans collectively have maximum borrowings of $580 million. The senior mortgage loan and Notes B, C, D and E under the senior mezzanine loans are subject to exit fees equal to .25% of the loan amounts. Note A under the senior mezzanine loan and the junior mezzanine loan are subject to an exit fee equal to .50% of the loan amount. Under certain circumstances all of the exit fees will be waived. All of the City National Plaza loans have a one-year extension options at our election subject to a 75% loan to value ratio for all senior debt combined and 80% loan to value ratio for senior debt and junior mezzanine debt combined.

 

(2) The partnership that owns each property has purchased interest rate cap agreements for the funded portion of these loans.

 

(3) TPG/CalSTRS may borrow an additional $3.6 million.

 

(4) TPG/CalSTRS may borrow an additional $3.0 million.

 

(5) This loan has two one-year extension options at our election. The Company plans to exercise the extension option in 2009.

 

(6) This loan has been fully funded as of December 31, 2008.

 

(7) TPG/CalSTRS may borrow an additional $4.1 million under this loan.

 

(8) These loans have a one-year extension option at our election. The Company plans to exercise the extension options in 2009.

 

(9) These loans are subject to exit fees equal to 1% of the loan amounts, however, under certain circumstances the exit fees will be waived. These loans bear interest at the greater of the one month LIBOR or 2.25% per annum, plus the applicable margin. As of December 31, 2008, one month LIBOR is below 2.25%, per annum.

 

(10) This loan is secured by both a subordinate lien on the property and a payment guaranty issued by the partnership which owns Oak Hill Plaza/Walnut Hill Plaza.

 

(11) This loan is secured by both a subordinate lien on the property and a payment guaranty issued by the partnership which owns Four Falls Corporate Center.

 

(12) The 2121 Market Street mortgage loan is prepayable without penalty after May 1, 2013, at which date the outstanding principal amount of this loan will be approximately $17.2 million. The interest rate will increase to the greater of 8.1% or the treasury rate plus 2.0% on August 1, 2013. Any amounts over the initial interest rate may be deferred to the extent excess cash is not available to make such payments. Provided there is no deferred interest, the loan balance will be fully amortized on August 1, 2033, the maturity date of the loan. The loan is guaranteed by our Operating Partnership and our co-general partner in the partnership that owns 2121 Market Street, up to a maximum amount of $3.3 million.

 

(13) The loans are subject to exit fees of up to 0.5% through February 9, 2009. The Centerpointe I & II senior mortgage loan bears interest at a rate equal to one month LIBOR plus 0.60%. The mezzanine loans bear interest at a rate such that the weighted average of the rate on these loans and the rate on the senior mortgage loan secured by Centerpointe I & II equals LIBOR plus 1.59% per annum. The weighted average interest rate on the senior mezzanine loans as of December 31, 2008 was 3.4% per annum. The weighted average interest rate on all of the loans was 2.0% per annum. All of these loans have two one-year extension options at our election subject to a debt service coverage ratio of 1:1.

 

(14) TPG/CalSTRS may borrow an additional $10.5 million under this loan.

 

(15) TPG/CalSTRS may borrow an additional $9.1 million under this loan.

 

(16) TPG/CalSTRS may borrow an additional $9.3 million under this loan.

 

(17) This loan may be defeased in full after three years (or January 31, 2010), or prepaid in full after 9 years and 8 months (or October 2016).

 

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(18) These loans have three one-year extension options at our election.

 

(19) The Austin Portfolio Joint Venture entered into an interest rate collar agreement for 50% of the loan balance, or $96.25 million, in which we bought a cap and sold a floor. The counterparty, a Lehman affiliate, has stopped accepting payments on the rate collar.

 

(20) The margin above LIBOR on the bank term loan is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances. The term loan is secured by mortgages on three of the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties and a pledge of equity interests in the remaining seven Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties. The interest rate at December 31, 2008 was 4.69%.

 

(21) The Austin Portfolio Joint Venture has a $100 million secured revolving credit commitment to fund future capital requirements, bearing interest at LIBOR plus 3.25%. The margin above LIBOR on this facility is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances. On September 17, 2008, we submitted a borrowing notice with respect to the full $100 million available under the revolving credit facility, which was not funded. It is our understanding that Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., the parent of the lead arranger and the administrative agent of this facility, as well as the administrative agent itself have filed for bankruptcy protection. The interest rate at December 31, 2008 was 4.69%.

Cash Flows

Comparison of year ended December 31, 2008 to year ended December 31, 2007

Cash and cash equivalents were $69.0 million as of December 31, 2008 and $126.7 million as of December 31, 2007.

Operating Activities—Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $43.3 million to $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $45.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. The decrease was primarily the result of an increase in net loss of $(4.6) million, gain on sale of Murano condominiums of $(17.3) million, a decrease of $(35.3) million in accounts payable and other liabilities and a decrease in deferred rents of $(2.5) million primarily due to lease expirations for Conrail . The decreases were offset by the Murano impairment loss of $11.0 million and a decrease in receivables from unconsolidated subsidiaries resulting in payments of $4.5 million for lease commissions and other fees.

Investing Activities—Net cash used in investing activities increased by $104.4 million to $35.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $139.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. The increase was primarily the result of a decrease in expenditures for real estate improvements of $22.5 million, an increase due to proceeds received of $69.3 million from the sale of Murano condominium and an increase of $18.8 million resulting from a 2007 investment in the acquisition of unconsolidated real estate entities. The increases were offset by $(4.0) million used for the purchase of interests in One Commerce Square and Two Commerce Square and a decrease in return of capital from unconsolidated subsidiaries of $(3.1) million.

Financing Activities—Net cash provided by financing activities decreased by $181.0 million to $24.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $156.7 million used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2007. The decrease was primarily the result of proceeds from our April 2007 public offering, net of offering costs, of $139.3 million and a decrease of $69.8 million primarily due to the principal payments of the Murano loans. The decreases were offset by an increase of $33.6 million related to payments for the redemption of operating units in 2007.

Comparison of year ended December 31, 2007 to year ended December 31, 2006

Cash and cash equivalents were $126.7 million as of December 31, 2007 and $64.3 million as of December 31, 2006.

Operating Activities—Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $24.9 million to $45.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to $20.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The

 

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increase was primarily in changes in assets and liabilities of $15.2 million, an increase in net income (loss) of $1.1 million, an increase in minority interest of $1.2 million, and the change of the deferred gain on sale of real estate of $6.2 million related to Campus El Segundo.

Investing Activities—Net cash used in investing activities increased by $126.2 million to $144.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to $18.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase was primarily the result of an increase in real estate improvements of $96.2 million, a decrease in return of capital distributions from unconsolidated entities of $19.7 million, and a decrease of $29.5 million due to less proceeds from the sale of real estate. The increases were offset by $5.4 million used for the purchase of interests in unconsolidated real estate entities and a decrease of $19.9 million from fewer contributions to unconsolidated real estate entities.

Financing Activities—Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $163.1 million to $161.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to $1.7 million used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase was primarily the result of proceeds from our April 2007 public offering, net of offering costs, of $139.3 million. There was an increase of loan draws of $66.8 million for the construction loans at Four Points and Murano, which was offset by an increase in principal payments of mortgage and other secured loans of $9.3 million related to the land loan at Four Points, the Murano preferred equity loan, and the loans at Two Commerce Square. The increases were offset by a decrease of $33.6 million related to payments in 2007 for the redemption of operating units.

Inflation

Substantially all of our office leases provide for tenants to reimburse us for increases in real estate taxes and operating expenses related to the leased space at the applicable property. In addition, many of the leases provide for increases in fixed base rent. We believe that inflationary increases may be partially offset by the contractual rent increases and expense reimbursements as described above. We have one multi-family residential rental property and are substantially complete with construction on Murano, a high-rise residential condominium tower in Philadelphia. The existing residential property is located in the Philadelphia central business district and subject to short-term leases. Inflationary increases can often be offset by increased rental rates, however, a weak economic environment may restrict our ability to raise rental rates.

 

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

A primary market risk faced by our company is interest rate risk. Our strategy is to match as closely as possible the expected holding periods and income streams of our assets with the terms of our debt. In general, we intend to use floating rate debt on assets with higher growth prospects and less stability to their income streams. Correspondingly, with respect to stabilized assets with lower growth rates, we will generally use longer-term fixed-rate debt. As of December 31, 2008, our company had $109.4 million of outstanding consolidated floating rate debt.

The unconsolidated real estate entities have total debt of $2.2 billion, of which $1.1 billion bears interest at floating rates. As of December 31, 2008, interest rate caps have been purchased for $1.0 billion of the unconsolidated floating rate loans.

 

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Our fixed and variable rate long-term debt at December 31, 2008, before any maturity extension options, consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

Year of Maturity

   Fixed Rate     Variable
Rate
    Total  

2009

   $ 4,400     $ 80,904     $ 85,304  

2010

     36,502       28,527       65,029  

2011

     1,971       —         1,971  

2012

     2,160       —         2,160  

2013

     108,392       —         108,392  

Thereafter

     125,089       —         125,089  
                        

Total

   $ 278,514     $ 109,431     $ 387,945  
                        

Weighted average interest rate

     7.6 %     5.6 %     7.0 %

We utilize sensitivity analyses to assess the potential effect of our variable rate debt. At December 31, 2008, our variable rate long-term debt represents 28.2% of our total long-term debt. If interest rates were to increase by 75 basis points, or by approximately 13.3% of the weighted average variable rate at December 31, 2008, the net impact with respect to our consolidated debt would be increased costs of $0.8 million per year.

Our estimates of the fair value of financial instruments at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, were determined by performing discounted cash flow analyses using an appropriate market discount rate. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market data and develop estimated fair value. The use of different market assumptions or estimation methods may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the estimated fair value of our mortgage and other secured loans and unsecured loan aggregates $364.1 million and $399.3 million, respectively, compared to the aggregate carrying value of $387.9 million and $396.0 million, respectively.

 

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The financial statements and supplementary data required by this Item 8 are filed with this report on Form 10-K commencing on page 59.

 

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

 

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation required by the Exchange Act, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act, as of December 31, 2008. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2008, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission and to provide reasonable assurance that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. Management has assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008 based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. As a result of this assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2008, our internal control over financial reporting was effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The attestation report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting is included below under the caption “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.”

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2008 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on Controls

Management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and fraud. Any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, is based upon certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that its objectives will be met. Further, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Thomas Properties Group, Inc.:

We have audited Thomas Properties Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries’ (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). The Company’s management is responsible for 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 Controls 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 the 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, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, 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 the Company as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (owners’ deficit) and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008 of the Company, and our report dated March 20, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Los Angeles, California

March 20, 2009

 

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

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PART III

 

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Executive officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board. The following table sets forth certain information regarding our directors and executive officers as of March 13, 2009. The information concerning Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting and corporate governance, including our nominating committee process, and audit committee members, will be included in the Proxy Statement to be filed relating to our 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Name

   Age   

Position

James A. Thomas

   72    Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

R. Bruce Andrews

   68    Director

Edward D. Fox

   61    Director

John Goolsby

   67    Director

Winston H. Hickox

   66    Director

Thomas S. Ricci

   51    Executive Vice President

Paul S. Rutter

   55    Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Randall L. Scott

   53    Executive Vice President and Director

John R. Sischo

   52    Executive Vice President and Director

Diana M. Laing

   54    Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

Robert D. Morgan

   43    Senior Vice President, Accounting and Administration

James A. Thomas serves as our Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Thomas has served on our Board of Directors since the Company was organized in March 2004. Mr. Thomas founded our predecessor group of entities, and served as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of our predecessor group of entities from 1996 to the commencement of our operations in October 2004. Prior to founding our predecessor group of entities, Mr. Thomas served as a co-managing partner of Maguire Thomas Partners, a national full-service real estate operating company from 1983 to 1996. In 1996, Maguire Thomas Partners was divided into two companies with Mr. Thomas forming our predecessor group of entities with other key members of the former executive management at Maguire Thomas Partners. Mr. Thomas also served as Chief Executive Officer and principal owner of the Sacramento Kings NBA Basketball team and the ARCO Arena from 1992 until 1999. Mr. Thomas is the Chairman of the board of directors of Townhall Los Angeles, and serves on the board of directors of the SOS Coral Trees, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Center Theatre Group, and the National Advisory Council of the Cleveland Marshall School of Law. He serves on the board of trustees of the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation and I Have a Dream Foundation in Los Angeles, Baldwin Wallace College in Cleveland, and St. John’s Health Center Foundation in Santa Monica, California. Mr. Thomas also serves on the board of governors of the Music Center of Los Angeles County. He is a member of the Chairman Council of the Weingart Center Association, and the Colonial Williamsburg National Council. Additionally, Mr. Thomas is the Founder and Chairman of Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic (F.A.S.T.) Mr. Thomas received his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and political science with honors from Baldwin Wallace College in 1959. He graduated magna cum laude with a juris doctorate degree in 1963 from Cleveland Marshall Law School.

R. Bruce Andrews has been a member of our Board of Directors since October 2004. Until his retirement in April 2004, Mr. Andrews served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Nationwide Health Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust, which position he had held since September 1989. Mr. Andrews’ previous experience includes serving in various capacities including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Director of American Medical International. He began his career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen

 

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and Company. Mr. Andrews currently serves on the board of directors for Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. Mr. Andrews graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

Edward D. Fox has been a member of our Board of Directors since October 2004. Since January 2003, Mr. Fox has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vantage Property Investors, LLC, a private real estate investment and development company. Prior to 2003, Mr. Fox was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Center Trust, a real estate investment trust, from 1998 to January 2003 when Center Trust was acquired by Pan Pacific Retail Properties. Mr. Fox co-founded and served as the Chairman of CommonWealth Partners, a fully integrated real estate operating company, from 1995 through October 2003. Prior to forming CommonWealth Partners, Mr. Fox was a senior partner with Maguire Thomas Partners. A certified public accountant, Mr. Fox started his career in public accounting specializing in real estate transactions. Mr. Fox serves on the Dean’s advisory council for the USC School of Architecture and the board of directors of the Orthopaedic Hospital Foundation and the Los Angeles Boy Scouts. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Urban Land Institute and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business, both with honors, from the University of Southern California.

John Goolsby has been a member of the Board of Directors since May 2006. He is a private investor and from 1988 until his retirement in 1998, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Howard Hughes Corporation, a real estate development company. He currently serves as a director of Tejon Ranch Company.

Winston H. Hickox has been a member of our Board of Directors since October 2004. Since September 2006 he has been a partner in the government affairs consulting firm California Strategies, LLC. From June 2004 to July 2006, he was a Senior Portfolio Manager for the California Public Employees Retirement System, responsible for the design and implementation of environmental investment initiatives. From January 1999 to November 2003, Mr. Hickox served as Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency, and was responsible for a broad range of programs created to protect California’s human and environmental health. From December 1994 to May 1998, Mr. Hickox was a partner in LaSalle Advisors, Ltd. Prior to joining LaSalle Advisors, Ltd., Mr. Hickox was a Managing Director with Alex, Brown Kleinwort Benson Realty Advisors Corp. From April 1997 to January 1999, Mr. Hickox served as an alternate Commissioner on the California Coastal Commission. He was President of the California League of Conservation Voters from 1990 to 1994. He is currently a member of the board of Cadiz, Inc. and the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System. Mr. Hickox is a graduate of the California State University at Sacramento with a bachelor of science degree in business administration in 1965, and obtained a master of business administration degree in 1972 from Golden Gate University.

Thomas S. Ricci has served us as an Executive Vice President since April 2004. He served as Senior Vice President of our predecessor group of entities from May 1998 to the commencement of our operations in October 2004, with oversight of business development and development services. From February 1992 through May 1998, Mr. Ricci was the vice president of planning and entitlements at Maguire Thomas Partners, Playa Capital Company division. As a senior executive at Maguire Thomas Partners, Mr. Ricci worked on several large mixed-use and commercial projects. Prior to joining Maguire Thomas Partners in 1987, Mr. Ricci was a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, where he was involved in planning, programming, design and construction of medical facilities at locations in the United States and abroad. Mr. Ricci is currently involved in various civic and professional organizations and serves as a member of the board of trustees of Marymount College in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Mr. Ricci holds a bachelor of science degree and a bachelor of architecture degree with honors from the New York Institute of Technology.

Paul S. Rutter has served us as an Executive Vice President and General Counsel since September 2008. Mr. Rutter cofounded Gilchrist & Rutter Professional Corporation, a real estate law firm in Los Angeles in 1983 and served as Managing Shareholder until 2006. His practice included negotiating, structuring and documenting transactions in commercial real estate development, financing, leasing, acquisition and disposition. In 2006, he became Executive Vice President, Major Transactions, at Maguire Properties, where he served until June 2008.

 

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Mr. Rutter is a member of the Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica Bar Associations and is active in the Urban Land Institute. Mr. Rutter earned his A.B. magna cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles, received Dean's List honors, and was Pi Gamma Mu and Phi Beta Kappa. Mr. Rutter received his J.D. (Order of the Coif) from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, where he served as Topic and Comment Editor for the Law Review and he is admitted to the bar of the State of California, the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Supreme Court, and U.S. Court of Federal Appeals.

Randall L. Scott serves us as an Executive Vice President and Director. Mr. Scott has been a member of our Board of Directors since April 2004. Mr. Scott directed asset management operations nationally and East Coast development activity for our predecessor group of entities from its inception in 1996 until the commencement of our operations in October 2004. Prior to the formation of our predecessor group of entities, Mr. Scott was with Maguire Thomas Partners from 1986 to August 1996. As a senior executive at Maguire Thomas Partners, Mr. Scott worked on several large-scale development projects, including One Commerce Square in Philadelphia and The Gas Company Tower in Los Angeles. Mr. Scott was also on the pre-development team for the CalEPA project in Sacramento and served in a general business development capacity. Mr. Scott is currently involved in various civic and professional organizations and serves on the board of directors of the Center City District, a Philadelphia non-profit special services organization and the board of trustees of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, a Philadelphia-based specialty hospital providing medical rehabilitation services to people with physical disabilities. Mr. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Butler University in Indianapolis.

John R. Sischo serves us as an Executive Vice President and Director. Mr. Sischo has been a member of our Board of Directors since April 2004. He is responsible for our investment management services, including oversight of our relationship with CalSTRS, acquisition efforts and our capital market relationships. He served as Chief Financial Officer of our predecessor group of entities from April 1998 until May 2004. From 1989 to 1998, Mr. Sischo was with Bankers Trust where he was instrumental in developing their real estate investment management practice. Prior to 1989, Mr. Sischo was with Security Pacific Corporation’s real estate investment banking practice. He began his career at Merrill Lynch Capital Markets. Mr. Sischo is on the board of directors of the Center City Association, a Los Angeles non-profit special services organization. Mr. Sischo received a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California at Los Angeles.

Diana M. Laing serves as our Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, which positions she has held since May 2004. She is responsible for financial reporting oversight, capital markets transactions and investor relations. Prior to becoming a member of our senior management team, Ms. Laing served as Chief Financial Officer of Triple Net Properties, LLC from January 2004 through April 2004. From December 2001 to December 2003, Ms. Laing served as Chief Financial Officer of New Pacific Realty Corporation, and held this position at Firstsource Corp. from July 2000 to May 2001. Previously, Ms. Laing was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Arden Realty, Inc., a publicly-traded REIT, from August 1996 to July 2000. From 1982 to August 1996, she was Chief Financial Officer of Southwest Property Trust, Inc., a publicly-traded multi-family REIT. She is a member of the board of directors, chairman of the audit committee and a member of the compensation committee for The Macerich Company, a publicly-traded REIT. She also serves on the board of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. Ms. Laing holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Oklahoma State University.

Robert D. Morgan serves us as a Senior Vice President responsible for accounting and administration. He served us as a Vice President from April 2004 to December 2006 in the same capacity. Mr. Morgan joined our predecessor group of entities in March 2000 from Arthur Andersen LLP, where he spent 10 years in the real estate service group. At Arthur Andersen, Mr. Morgan was a Senior Manager specializing in providing audit and transaction due diligence services to real estate developers, owners, lenders and operators. Mr. Morgan earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. Mr. Morgan is a certified public accountant, licensed by the State of California.

 

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The information concerning our audit committee financial expert required by Item 10 will be included in the Proxy Statement to be filed relating to our 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.

Code of Ethics

We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees. This code is publicly available on our web site at www.tpgre.com. Any substantive amendments to the code and any grant of waiver from a provision of the code requiring disclosure under applicable SEC or Nasdaq rules will be disclosed by us in a report on Form 8-K.

 

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information concerning our executive compensation and director compensation required by Item 11 will be included in the Proxy Statement to be filed relating to our 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information concerning our security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management required by Item 12 will be included in the Proxy Statement to be filed relating to our 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Incentive Plans

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table sets forth information with respect to our 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (“Incentive Plan”) and our Non-employee Directors Restricted Stock Plan under which equity incentives of our company and our Operating Partnership are authorized for issuance. The Incentive Plan provides incentives to our employees and is intended to attract, reward and retain personnel. Our Incentive Plan permits the granting of awards in the form of options to purchase common stock, restricted shares of common stock and restricted incentive units in our Operating Partnership. Our Non-employee Directors Restricted Stock Plan provides for initial and annual grants to our non-employee directors.

Under the original Plan, we were allowed to issue up to 1,392,858 shares reserved under the Incentive Plan as either restricted stock awards or incentive unit awards and up to 619,048 shares upon the exercise of options granted pursuant to the Incentive Plan. At the Annual Meeting of shareholders in May 2007, the shareholders approved an increase in the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance or transfer under the Plan from 2,011,906 shares to a total of 2,361,906. In addition, the restrictions on the aggregate number of shares that may be issued or transferred with respect to specified awards granted under the Plan were eliminated. At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in June 2008, the shareholders approved an increase in the number of shares of the common stock reserved for issuance or transfer under the plan from 2,361,906 shares to a total of 3,361,906 shares. Under our Non-Employee Directors Restricted Stock Plan (“the Non-Employee Directors Plan”) a total of 60,000 shares are reserved for grant and as of December 31, 2008, 29,065 shares remain available for grant. Restricted shares granted under each of our plans entitle the holder to full voting rights and the holder will receive any dividends paid.

 

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We have no equity compensation plans that were not approved by our security holders.

 

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
under compensation
plans
 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders at December 31, 2008

   670,609  (1)   $ 12.74    1,079,871 (2)

 

(1) In addition there were 746,115 vested incentive units outstanding and 512,221 unvested incentive units outstanding under our Incentive Plan at December 31, 2008.
(2) Consists of 1,050,806 remaining available for grant under the Incentive Plan at December 31, 2008 and 29,065 remaining available for grant under the Non-employee director plan at December 31, 2008.

 

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information concerning certain relationships and related transactions and director independence required by Item 13 will be included in the Proxy Statement to be filed relating to our 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The information concerning our principal accounting fees and services required by Item 14 will be included in the Proxy Statement to be filed relating to our 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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PART IV

 

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a) Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules

The following consolidated financial information is included as a separate section of this report on Form 10-K:

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

     Page

Thomas Properties Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries:

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   60

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2008 and 2007

   61

Consolidated Statements of Operations for Thomas Properties Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006

   62

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for Thomas Properties Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006

   63

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Thomas Properties Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006

   64

Notes to Consolidated Financial Information

   66

Schedule III: Investments in Real Estate

   100

TPG/CalSTRS, LLC:

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   101

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2008 and 2007

   102

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006

   103

Consolidated Statements of Members’ Equity and Comprehensive Loss for the years ended December  31, 2008, 2007 and 2006

   104

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006

   105

Notes to Consolidated Financial Information

   106

(b) Exhibits

 

  3.1    Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant. (1)
  3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant. (2)
10.1*    Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (3)
10.2    Operating Partnership Agreement. (4)
10.3    Master Contribution Agreement entered into by James A. Thomas and the other contributors party thereto. (4)
10.4    Non-employee Directors Restricted Stock Plan. (4)
10.5    Pairing Agreement between the Registrant and its Operating Partnership. (4)
10.6    Form of Indemnification Agreement entered into by the Registrant and each of its directors and executive officers. (5)
10.7*    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Mr. James A Thomas. (15)
10.8*    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Mr. Thomas S. Ricci. (15)
10.9*    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Mr. Randall L. Scott. (15)

 

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10.10*    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Mr. John R. Sischo. (15)
10.11*    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Ms. Diana M. Laing. (15)
10.12+    Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of TPG/CalSTRS, LLC. (5)
10.13    Registration Rights Agreement between the Registrant and the parties thereto. (4)
10.14    Loan Agreement dated as of July 31, 2003 between Philadelphia Plaza-Phase II, LP as Borrower and Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital, Inc. as Lender. (5)
10.15    Senior Mezzanine Loan Agreement dated as of July 31, 2003 by and among Philadelphia Plaza-Phase II, LP as Borrower, TCS SPE 1, LP as Guarantor and DB Realty Mezzanine Investment Fund II, LLC as Lender. (5)
10.16    Junior A Mezzanine Loan Agreement dated as of July 31, 2003 by and among Philadelphia Plaza-Phase II, LP as Borrower, TCS SPE 2, LP as Guarantor and DB Realty Mezzanine Parallel Fund II, LLC as Lender. (5)
10.17    Junior B Mezzanine Loan Agreement dated as of July 31, 2003 by and among Philadelphia Plaza-Phase II, LP as Borrower, TCS SPE 3, LP as Guarantor and DB Realty Mezzanine Parallel Fund II, LLC as Lender. (5)
10.18    Thomas Properties Group, Inc. Form of Restricted Shares Award Agreement. (6)
10.19    Thomas Properties Group, Inc., Form of Incentive Unit Award Agreement. (6)
10.20    Thomas Properties Group, Inc. Form of Non-Qualified Option Award Agreement. (6)
10.21    Thomas Properties Group, Inc. Form of Non-employee Directors’ Restricted Shares Award Agreement. (6)
10.22    Loan Agreement between TPG Oak Hill/Walnut Hill, LLC and Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. (6)
10.23    Loan Agreement between TPG Four Falls, LLC and Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. (6)
10.24    Loan Agreement between TPG—San Felipe Plaza, L.P. and Nomura Credit & Capital, Inc. (7)
10.25    Loan Agreement between TPG—2500 City West, L.P. and Nomura Credit & Capital, Inc. (7)
10.26    Loan Agreement between TPG—BH/ICC, L.P. and Nomura Credit & Capital, Inc. (7)
10.27    Loan Agreement between TPG—Commerce Square Partners—Philadelphia Plaza, L.P. as borrower and Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. as lender. (8)
10.28    Loan Agreement between TPG-2101 CityWest 1&2, L.P. and Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. (9)
10.29    Loan Agreement between TPG-2101 CityWest 3&4, L.P. and Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. (9)
10.30    Loan Agreement between 515/555 Flower Associates, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. (9)
10.31    Loan Agreement between 515/555 Flower Mezzanine Associates, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. (9)
10.32    Loan Agreement between 515/555 Flower Junior Mezzanine Associates, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. (9)
10.33    First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of TPG/CalSTRS, LLC. (10)

 

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10.34    Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of TPG/CalSTRS, LLC. (11)
10.35    Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of TPG/CalSTRS, LLC. (12)
10.36    Limited Partnership Agreement of Thomas High Performance Green Fund, L.P. (12)
10.37+    Letter Agreement Relating to Thomas High Performance Green Fund, L.P. with California State Teachers’ Retirement System. (12)
10.38*    Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Mr. Paul S. Rutter. (13)
10.39*    Policy adopted by the Compensation Committee regarding equity grants to executive officers. (14)
10.40    Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of TPG/CalSTRS, LLC.
21.1    Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23.1    Consent of Ernst & Young, LLP.
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
In accordance with SEC Release 33-8212, the following exhibits are being furnished, and are not being filed as part of this report or as a separate disclosure document, and are not being incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933.
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

(1) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed October 18, 2004.

 

(2) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed January 4, 2008.

 

(3) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed April 29, 2008.

 

(4) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q filed November 22, 2004.

 

(5) Incorporated by reference from Registration Statement file number 333-11452.

 

(6) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K filed March 30, 2005.

 

(7) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q filed August 10, 2005.

 

(8) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed January 5, 2006.

 

(9) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q filed August 9, 2006.

 

(10) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K filed April 2, 2007.

 

(11) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q filed August 9, 2007.

 

(12) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K filed March 18, 2008.

 

(13) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed September 5, 2008.

 

(14) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed June 10, 2008.

 

(15) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed December 24, 2008.

 

 + Confidential treatment requested.

 

 * Managerial compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Thomas Properties Group, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Thomas Properties Group, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (owners’ deficit), and cash flows of the Company for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at item 15(a). These financial statements and the financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and the financial statement 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 audits 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 position of the Company at December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated 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), Thomas Properties Group, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 20, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Los Angeles, California

March 20, 2009

 

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THOMAS PROPERTIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

     2008     2007  
ASSETS     

Investments in real estate:

    

Operating properties, net of accumulated depreciation of $101,191 and $111,619 as December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively

   $ 274,784     $ 237,250  

Land improvements—development properties

     101,495       73,979  

Construction in progress

     1,274       152,135  

Condominium units held for sale

     101,112       —    
                
     478,665       463,364  

Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities

     33,791       49,199  

Cash and cash equivalents, unrestricted

     69,023       126,647  

Restricted cash

     16,665       26,251  

Rents and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $226 and $558 as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively

     4,452       2,352  

Receivables from condominium sales contracts, net

     10,485       —    

Receivables from unconsolidated real estate entities

     4,701       6,640  

Deferred rents

     10,604       14,696  

Deferred leasing and loan costs, net of accumulated amortization of $9,826 and $8,874 as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively

     15,018       13,051  

Other assets, net

     21,724       18,692  
                

Total assets

   $ 665,128     $ 720,892  
                
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     

Liabilities:

    

Mortgage loans

   $ 255,579     $ 257,278  

Other secured loans

     128,466       134,829  

Unsecured loan

     3,900       3,900  

Accounts payable and other liabilities, net

     46,567       74,953  

Dividends and distributions payable

     2,377       2,354  

Due to affiliate

     —         2,000  

Prepaid rent

     2,819       3,182  
                

Total liabilities

     439,708       478,496  
                

Minority Interests:

    

Unitholders in the Operating Partnership

     87,039       95,245  

Minority interests in consolidated real estate entities

     3,773       4,581  
                

Total minority interests

     90,812       99,826  
                

Commitments and contingencies

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding as of December 31, 2008 and 2007

     —         —    

Common stock, $.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 23,853,904 and 23,747,936 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively

     238       237  

Limited voting stock, $.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 14,496,666 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2008 and 2007

     145       145  

Additional paid-in capital

     161,205       157,799  

Retained deficit and dividends, including $186 and $201 of other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

     (26,980 )     (15,611 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     134,608       142,570  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 665,128     $ 720,892  
                

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial information.

 

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THOMAS PROPERTIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     Year ended
December 31,
2008
    Year ended
December 31,
2007
    Year ended
December 31,
2006
 

Revenues:

      

Rental

   $ 30,523     $ 32,646     $ 33,076  

Tenant reimbursements

     25,874       26,371       25,197  

Parking and other

     3,869       3,917       3,837  

Investment advisory, management, leasing, and development services

     7,194       12,750       6,931  

Investment advisory, management, leasing, and development services—unconsolidated real estate entities

     18,263       17,921       12,603  

Reimbursement of property personnel costs

     6,079       3,877       2,620  

Condominium sales

     79,758       —         —    
                        

Total revenues

     171,560       97,482       84,264  
                        

Expenses:

      

Rental property operating and maintenance

     25,608       22,690       20,805  

Real estate taxes

     6,482       6,087       5,904  

Investment advisory, management, leasing, and development services

     14,800       13,093       7,139  

Reimbursable property personnel costs

     6,079       3,877       2,620  

Cost of condominium sales

     62,436       —         —    

Rent—unconsolidated real estate entities

     284       241       227  

Interest

     22,763       17,721       20,570  

Depreciation and amortization

     11,766       11,604       12,661  

General and administrative

     16,411       17,326       17,202  

Impairment loss

     11,023       —         —    
                        

Total expenses

     177,652       92,639       87,128  
                        

Gain on sale of real estate

     3,618       4,441       10,640  

Gain (loss) from early extinguishment of debt

     255       —         (360 )

Interest income

     2,795       6,014       2,974  

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

     (12,828 )     (14,853 )     (12,909 )

Minority interests—unitholders in the Operating Partnership

     4,683       (249 )     1,577  

Minority interests in consolidated real estate entities

     198       122       (472 )
                        

(Loss) income before benefit (provision) for income taxes

     (7,371 )     318       (1,414 )

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

     1,885       (1,221 )     (635 )
                        

Net loss

   $ (5,486 )   $ (903 )   $ (2,049 )
                        

Loss per share-basic and diluted

   $ (0.23 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.14 )

Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic

     23,693,577       20,739,371       14,339,032  

Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted

     23,693,577       20,739,371       14,339,032  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial information.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands, except share data)

Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006

 

     Common Stock    Limited
Voting
Stock
    Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Deficit     Unearned
Compensation,
net
    Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)
    Total  
     Shares    Amount             

Balance, December 31, 2005

   14,347,465    $ 143    $ 167     $ 66,965     $ (3,379 )   $ (264 )   $ —       $ 63,632  

Beginning balance adjustment

   —        —        —         4,603       (269 )     —         —         4,334  

Reclass due to adoption of SFAS No. 123 R

   —        —        —         (264 )     —         264       —         —    

Issuance of unvested restricted stock, net of minority interests

   66,419      1      —         408       —         —         —         409  

Vesting of restricted stock

   —        —        —         235       —         —         —         235  

Vesting of stock options

   —        —        —         77       —         —         —         77  

Vesting of incentive units, net of minority interests

   —        —        —         1,390       —         —         —         1,390  

Change in minority interest (see Note 3)

   —        —        —         (2,373 )     —         —         —         (2,373 )

Stock option exercise, net of minority interest

   4,377      —        —         54       —         —         —         54  

Dividends

   —        —        —         —         (3,459 )     —         —         (3,459 )

Net loss

   —        —        —         —         (2,049 )     —         —         (2,049 )
                                                            

Balance, December 31, 2006

   14,418,261    $ 144    $ 167     $ 71,095     $ (9,156 )   $ —       $ —       $ 62,250  

Adoption of FIN 48

   —        —        —         —         (120 )         (120 )

Issuance of unvested restricted stock, net of minority interests

   103,564      1      —         —         —         —         —         1  

Vesting of restricted stock

   —        —        —         1,354       —         —         —         1,354  

Vesting of stock options

   —        —        —         465       —         —         —         465  

Vesting of incentive units, net of minority interests

   —        —        —         1,481       —         —         —         1,481  

Change in minority interest (see Note 3)

   —        —        —         (22,272 )     —         —         —         (22,272 )

Stock option exercise, net of minority interest

   26,111      —        —         320       —         —         —         320  

Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of offering expenses

   9,200,000      92      —         139,316       —         —         —         139,408  

Syndication fee

   —        —        —         (314 )     —         —         —         (314 )

Redemption of Operating Partnership units

   —        —        (22 )     (33,646 )     —         —         —         (33,668 )

Dividends

   —        —        —         —         (5,278 )     —         —         (5,278 )

Tax benefit for uncertain tax provision

   —        —        —         —         47       —         —         47  

Other comprehensive loss recognized, net of minority interests

   —             —         —         —         (201 )     (201 )

Net loss

   —        —        —         —         (903 )     —         —         (903 )
                                                            

Balance, December 31, 2007

   23,747,936    $ 237    $ 145     $ 157,799     $ (15,410 )   $ —       $ (201 )   $ 142,570  

Issuance of unvested restricted stock, net of minority interests

   105,968      1      —         —         —         —         —         1  

Share registration expenses

   —        —        —         (15 )     —         —         —         (15 )

Vesting of restricted stock

   —        —        —         1,063       —         —         —         1,063  

Vesting of stock options

   —        —        —         218       —         —         —         218  

Vesting of incentive units, net of minority interests

   —        —        —         1,353       —         —         —         1,353  

Change in minority interest (see Note 3)

   —        —        —         787       —         —         —         787  

Dividends

   —        —        —         —         (5,898 )     —         —         (5,898 )

Other comprehensive income recognized, net of minority interests

   —        —        —         —         —         —         15       15  

Net loss

   —        —        —         —         (5,486 )     —         —         (5,486 )
                                                            

Balance, December 31, 2008

   23,853,904    $ 238    $ 145     $ 161,205     $ (26,794 )   $ —       $ (186 )   $ 134,608  
                                                            

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial information.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

     Year ended
December 31,
2008
    Year ended
December 31,
2007
    Year ended
December 31,
2006
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net loss

   $ (5,486 )   $ (903 )   $ (2,049 )

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

      

Gain on sale of real estate

     (3,618 )     (4,441 )     (10,640 )

Gain on sale of condominiums—closed units

     (15,001 )     —         —    

Gain on sale of condominiums—units under contracts

     (2,321 )     —         —    

Loss from early extinguishment of debt

     —         —         360  

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

     12,828       14,853       12,909  

Deferred rents

     3,433       5,896       5,543  

Depreciation and amortization expense

     11,766       11,604       12,661  

Bad debt

     564       143       127  

Amortization of loan costs

     449       327       488  

Amortization of above and below market leases, net

     (79 )     (16 )     (259 )

Non-cash amortization of share-based compensation

     3,495       3,764       3,754  

Minority interests

     (4,881 )     127       (1,105 )

Distributions from operations of unconsolidated real estate entities

     462       1,113       980  

Impairment loss

     11,023       —         —    

Changes in assets and liabilities:

      

Rents and other receivables

     (2,664 )     (300 )     (879 )

Receivables—unconsolidated real estate entities

     1,939       (2,566 )     (739 )

Deferred leasing and loan costs

     (3,864 )     (599 )     (419 )

Deferred tax asset

     —         —         635  

Other assets

     (3,930 )     (12,558 )     28  

Deferred interest payable

     4,587       177       177  

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     (5,906 )     29,434       (749 )

Due to affiliate

     —         2,000       —    

Prepaid rent

     (580 )     (156 )     (195 )

Deferred tax liability

     —         (2,392 )     —    
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities:

     2,216       45,507       20,628  
                        

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Expenditures for improvements to real estate

     (102,956 )     (125,481 )     (29,257 )

Proceeds from sales of condominiums

     69,273       —         —    

Purchases of interests in consolidated real estate entities

     (4,000 )     —         —    

Purchases of interests in unconsolidated real estate entities

     —         (18,797 )     (24,150 )

Proceeds from sale of real estate

     —         —         29,450  

Return of capital from unconsolidated real estate entities

     4,105       7,166       26,853  

Contributions to unconsolidated real estate entities

     (1,965 )     (2,059 )     (21,980 )

Payments for purchase of naming rights

     —         (750 )     —    
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (35,543 )   $ (139,921 )   $ (19,084 )
                        

 

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(In thousands)

 

     Year ended
December 31,
2008
    Year ended
December 31,
2007
    Year ended
December 31,
2006
 

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Proceeds from equity offering

     —         139,818       —    

Payment of share registration costs

     (15 )     (432 )     —    

Payment for redemption of operating units

     —         (33,646 )     —    

Minority interest contributions

     —         —         52  

Minority interest distributions

     (211 )     (36 )     (550 )

Payment of dividends to common stockholders and distributions to limited partners of the Operating Partnership

     (9,463 )     (8,557 )     (7,653 )

Principal payments of mortgage and other secured loans

     (89,998 )     (20,215 )     (10,962 )

Proceeds from mortgage and other secured loans

     75,070       84,217       17,434  

Payments of loan costs

     —         —         (51 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     —         320       54  

Change in restricted cash

     320       (4,751 )     560  
                        

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (24,297 )     156,718       (1,116 )
                        

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (57,624 )     62,304       428  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     126,647       64,343       63,915  
                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 69,023     $ 126,647     $ 64,343  
                        

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

      

Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest of $3,731, $6,196, and $4,710 for the year ended December 31, 2008, December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006

   $ 22,232     $ 22,730     $ 19,180  

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

      

Accrual for declaration of dividends to common shareholders and distributions to limited partners of the Operating Partnership

   $ 23     $ 438     $ 1,916  

Investments in real estate included in accounts payable and other liabilities

     (9,584 )     13,503       5,789  

Decrease in investments in real estate and accumulated depreciation for removal of fully amortized improvements

     19,057       4,540       8,730  

Increase in investments in real estate for the consolidation of Murano

     —         —         7,436  

Reclassification of minority interest for limited partnership units in the Operating Partnership from additional paid in capital

     787       22,272       2,373  

Other comprehensive income

     (22 )     329       —    

Syndication fee related to investment in Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties

     —         560       —    

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial information.

 

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December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006

(Tabular amounts in thousands)

1. Organization and Description of Business

The terms “Thomas Properties”, “us”, “we” and “our” as used in this report refer to Thomas Properties Group, Inc. together with our Operating Partnership, Thomas Properties Group, L.P. (the “Operating Company”).

We were formed to succeed to certain businesses of the Thomas Properties predecessor (Thomas Properties Group, Inc. Predecessor, or “TPGI Predecessor”), which was not a legal entity but rather a combination of real estate entities and operations. We own, manage, lease, acquire and develop real estate, consisting primarily of office properties and related parking garages, located in Southern California; Sacramento, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Northern Virginia; Houston, Texas and Austin, Texas. The owners of TPGI Predecessor were Mr. James A. Thomas, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, and certain others who had minor ownership interests.

We were incorporated in the State of Delaware on March 9, 2004. On October 13, 2004, we completed our initial public offering (the “Offering”). Concurrent with the consummation of the Offering, Thomas Properties and the Operating Partnership, together with the partners and members of the affiliated partnerships and limited liability companies of TPGI Predecessor and other parties which held direct or indirect ownership interests in the properties engaged in certain formation transactions. The formation transactions were designed to (i) continue the operations of TPGI Predecessor, (ii) enable us to raise the necessary capital to acquire increased interests in certain of the properties and repay certain property level indebtedness, (iii) fund joint venture capital commitments, (iv) provide capital for future acquisitions, and (v) fund future development costs at our development properties.

Our operations are carried on through our Operating Partnership. We are the sole general partner in the Operating Partnership. Pursuant to contribution agreements among the owners of TPGI Predecessor and the Operating Partnership, the Operating Partnership received a contribution of interests in the real estate properties, as well as the investment advisory, property management, leasing and real estate development operations of TPGI Predecessor in exchange for limited partnership units (“Units”) in the Operating Partnership issued to the contributors and the assumption of debt and other specified liabilities. As of December 31, 2008, we held a 61.0% interest in the Operating Partnership which we consolidate, as we have control over the major decisions of the Operating Partnership.

 

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As of December 31, 2008, we were invested in the following real estate properties:

 

Property

  

Type

  

Location

Consolidated properties:

     

One Commerce Square

   High-rise office    Philadelphia Central Business District, Pennsylvania (“PCBD”)

Two Commerce Square

   High-rise office    PCBD

Murano

   Construction substantially complete; Residential condominiums held for sale    PCBD

2100 JFK Boulevard

   Undeveloped land; Residential/Office/Retail    PCBD

Four Points Centre

   Core and shell construction of two office buildings complete; undeveloped land; Office/Retail/Research and Development/Hotel    Austin, Texas

Campus El Segundo

  

Developable land—site infrastructure substantially complete; Office/Retail/

Research and Development/Hotel

   El Segundo, California

Metro Studio@Lankershim

   Entitlements and pre-development in progress; Office/Studio/Production/Retail    Los Angeles, California

Unconsolidated properties:

     

2121 Market Street

   Residential and Retail    PCBD

TPG/CalSTRS, LLC:

     

City National Plaza

   High-rise office    Los Angeles Central Business District, California

Reflections I

   Suburban office—single tenancy    Reston, Virginia

Reflections II

   Suburban office—single tenancy    Reston, Virginia

Four Falls Corporate Center

   Suburban office    Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Oak Hill Plaza

   Suburban office    King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Walnut Hill Plaza

   Suburban office    King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

San Felipe Plaza

   High-rise office    Houston, Texas

2500 City West

   Suburban office and undeveloped land    Houston, Texas

Brookhollow Central I, II and III

   Suburban office    Houston, Texas

CityWestPlace

   Suburban office and undeveloped    Houston, Texas
   land   

Centerpointe I & II

   Suburban office    Fairfax, Virginia

Fair Oaks Plaza

   Suburban office    Fairfax, Virginia

San Jacinto Center

   High-rise office    Austin Central Business District,
      Texas, (“ACBD”)

 

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Property

  

Type

  

Location

Frost Bank Tower

   High-rise office    ACBD

One Congress Plaza

   High-rise office    ACBD

One American Center

   High-rise office    ACBD

300 West 6th Street

   High-rise office    ACBD

Research Park Plaza I & II

   Suburban office    Austin, Texas

Park 22 I-III

   Suburban office    Austin, Texas

Great Hills Plaza

   Suburban office    Austin, Texas

Stonebridge Plaza II

   Suburban office    Austin, Texas

Westech 360 I-IV

   Suburban office    Austin, Texas

2100 JFK Boulevard includes a surface parking lot that services One Commerce Square, Two Commerce Square and other unrelated properties. The City National Plaza property also includes an off-site garage that provides parking for City National Plaza and other properties. The office properties typically include on-site parking, retail and storage space.

From the late 1980s through 2000, TPGI Predecessor developed One Commerce Square, Two Commerce Square, 2121 Market Street and the California Environmental Protection Agency (“CalEPA”) headquarters building in Sacramento, California. We have the responsibility for the day-to-day operations of CalEPA building, but have no ownership interest in the property. We provide investment advisory services for the California State Teachers Retirement System (“CalSTRS”) with respect to three properties that are wholly owned by CalSTRS— 800 South Hope Street, 1835 Market Street and Pacific Financial Plaza—as well as the properties owned in a joint venture between CalSTRS and us (“TPG/CalSTRS”). In addition, we provide property management, leasing and development services to the properties discussed above, except we do not provide property management services for 2121 Market Street and Reflections I.

In 2001, TPGI Predecessor formed a joint venture with a third party, which entered into an agreement to purchase the land commonly referred to as Campus El Segundo. In October 2005, we purchased the entire interest of our unaffiliated minority partner in the joint venture and exercised the option to acquire the land.

Effective October 13, 2004, Mr. Thomas owned an 11% ownership interest in One Commerce Square and Two Commerce Square. On December 31, 2007, we exercised our option to purchase Mr. Thomas’ 11% ownership interest in One Commerce Square for $2 million, and on August 6, 2008, we exercised our option to purchase Mr. Thomas’ 11% ownership interest in Two Commerce Square.

As of December 31, 2008, we held a 73% interest in Murano, which was formed to hold a general partnership interest in the Murano development project. Commencing as of August 2, 2006, we consolidated this entity.

2. Change in Method of Accounting for Deferred Tax Asset

As of January 1, 2006, we elected to change the method of accounting for the deferred tax effects of Thomas Properties Group, Inc.’s investment in its consolidated Operating Partnership. Paragraph 34 of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (SFAS No. 109), notes that a deferred tax asset related to an investment in a consolidated subsidiary or corporate joint venture should not be recorded unless it is apparent it will reverse in

 

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the foreseeable future. Because partnerships are not taxable entities and their tax consequences flow through to their investors they generally are not considered consolidated subsidiaries or corporate joint ventures. However, because the deferred tax assets related to the outside basis difference of the Company’s investment in the Operating Partnership bears the same attributes as the outside basis difference of a consolidated subsidiary, we have adopted, as a change in accounting policy, a limitation on recording deferred tax assets related to the investment in consolidated partnerships unless the temporary difference will reverse in the foreseeable future. This preferable alternative results in an application whereby we do not recognize a deferred tax asset related to these temporary differences as they will not reverse in the foreseeable future. In accordance with SFAS No. 154, Accounting for Changes and Error Corrections (SFAS No. 154), we have retrospectively applied this preferable alternative and adjusted our previously issued consolidated financial statements.

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation and Combination

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of our company include all the accounts of Thomas Properties Group, Inc., the Operating Partnership and the subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership. Property interests contributed to the Operating Partnership by Mr. Thomas and entities majority owned by him in exchange for Units have been accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control in a manner similar to a pooling of interests. Accordingly, the contributed assets and assumed liabilities were recorded at TPGI Predecessor’s historical cost basis, except for the minority owners’ share. The pooling-of-interests method of accounting also requires the reporting of results of operations, for the period in which the combination occurred as though the entities had been combined at either the beginning of the period or inception. Prior to the Offering, Thomas Properties Group, Inc. and the Operating Partnership had no operations. The combination did not require any material adjustments to conform the accounting policies of the separate entities. The remaining interests, which were acquired for cash and Units, have been accounted for as a purchase, and the excess of the purchase price over the related historical cost basis has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

The real estate entities included in the consolidated financial statements have been consolidated only for the periods that such entities were under control by us or TPGI Predecessor, or were considered a variable interest entity. The equity method of accounting is utilized to account for investments in real estate entities over which we have significant influence, but not control over major decisions, including the decision to sell or refinance the properties owned by such entities. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

The interests in One Commerce Square (beginning June 1, 2004 through December 30, 2007), and Two Commerce Square (beginning October 13, 2004 through August 5, 2008), not owned by us are reflected as minority interest. On August 6, 2008 and December 31, 2007, we exercised our option to purchase the remaining 11% interest in Two Commerce Square and One Commerce Square, respectively, for $2.0 million each, resulting in our 100% ownership of Two Commerce Square and One Commerce Square.

We have a $20,510,000 preferred equity interest in Murano. Excluding the preferred equity interest, a third party has a 27.0% ownership interest in Murano.

Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when acquired.

 

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Restricted Cash

Restricted cash consists of security deposits from tenants and deposits from prospective condominium buyers as well as funds required under the terms of certain secured notes payable. There are restrictions on our ability to withdraw these funds other than for their specified usage. See Note 5 for additional information on restrictions under the terms of certain secured notes payable.

Investments in Real Estate

Investments in real estate are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives as follows:

 

Buildings

   40 to 50 years

Building improvements

   5 to 40 years

Tenant improvements

   Shorter of the useful lives or the terms of the related leases

Improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life, increase capacity or improve the efficiency of the asset. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.

Costs related to the acquisition, development, construction and improvement of properties are capitalized. Interest, real estate taxes, insurance and other development related costs incurred during construction periods are capitalized and depreciated on the same basis as the related assets. Included in investments in real estate is capitalized interest of $22.6 million and $16.3 million as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

We consider assets to be held for sale pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 144, Impairments of Long-Lived Assets and Discontinued Operations (“SFAS 144”). We evaluate the held for sale classification of real estate owned each quarter.

Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities

Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities are accounted for using the equity method of accounting whereby our investments in partnerships and limited liability companies are recorded at cost and the investment accounts are adjusted for our share of the entities’ income or loss and for distributions and contributions.

We use the equity method to account for our unconsolidated real estate entities since we have significant influence but not control over the entities and none of the entities, other than Murano, effective August 1, 2006, are considered variable interest entities.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We assess whether there has been impairment in the value of our long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to the future net cash flows, undiscounted and without interest, expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. Included in the consolidated net loss for the year ended December 31, 2008, is a pre-tax, non-cash impairment charge of $11.0 million related to our Murano condominium project whose units

 

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are complete and held for sale. We were required to record the condominium units at their estimated fair value on December 31, 2008, as the condominium units met the held for sale criteria of SFAS 144. Also included in Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities for the year ended December 31, 2008, is a pre-tax, non-cash impairment charge of $1.2 million related to our joint venture investments. We recorded our share of the impairment loss at the joint venture level as these investments met the other-than-temporary impairment criteria of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 18—The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock.

Deferred Leasing and Loan Costs

Deferred leasing commissions and other direct costs associated with the acquisition of tenants are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. Costs associated with unsuccessful leasing opportunities are expensed. Leasing costs, net of related amortization, totaled $13,477,000 and $11,064,000 as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and are included in deferred leasing and loan costs, net of accumulated amortization, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For the years ended 2008 and 2007, amortization of leasing costs was $2,091,000 and $1,653,000, respectively.

Loan costs are capitalized and amortized to interest expense over the terms of the related loans using a method that approximates the effective-interest method. Loan costs, net of related amortization, totaled $1,541,000 and $1,987,000 as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and are included in deferred leasing and loan costs, net of accumulated amortization, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Deferred leasing and loan costs also include the carrying value of acquired in-place leases, which are discussed below.

Purchase Accounting for Acquisition of Interests in Real Estate Entities

Purchase accounting was applied, on a pro rata basis, to the assets and liabilities related to real estate entities for which we or TPGI Predecessor acquired interests, based on the percentage interest acquired. For purchases of additional interests that were consummated subsequent to June 30, 2001, the effective date of SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, the fair value of the real estate acquired is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building, tenant and site improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, other value of in-place leases and value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their fair values. Loan premiums, in the case of any above market rate loans, or loan discounts, in the case of below market loans, are recorded based on the fair value of any loans assumed in connection with acquiring the real estate.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land, building, tenant and site improvements) is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land, building, tenant and site improvements based on management’s determination of the relative fair values of these assets. Management determines the as-if-vacant fair value of a property using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. Factors considered by management in performing these analyses include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. Management also estimates costs to execute leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related costs.

 

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In allocating the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. The capitalized above-market lease values, included in other assets, are amortized as a reduction of rental income over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. The capitalized below-market lease values, included in other liabilities, are amortized as an increase to rental income over the terms in the respective leases. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, we had an asset related to above market leases of $1,070,000 and $1,148,000, respectively, net of accumulated amortization of $884,000 and $658,000, respectively, and a liability related to below market leases of $920,000 and $946,000, respectively, net of accumulated accretion of $1,179,000 and $1,110,000, respectively. The weighted average amortization period for our above and below market leases was approximately 4.2 and 7.7 years as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases and tenant relationships, is measured by the excess of (i) the purchase price paid for a property after adjusting existing in-place leases to market rental rates over (ii) the estimated fair value of the property as if vacant, determined as set forth above. This aggregate value is allocated between in-place lease values and tenant relationships based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease; however, the value of tenant relationships has not been separated from in-place lease value for the additional interests in real estate entities acquired by us and TPGI Predecessor because such value and its consequence to amortization expense is immaterial for these particular acquisitions. Should future acquisitions of properties result in allocating material amounts to the value of tenant relationships, an amount would be separately allocated and amortized over the estimated life of the relationship. The value of in-place leases exclusive of the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases is amortized to depreciation and amortization expense over the remaining non-cancelable periods of the respective leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts relating to that lease would be written off.

The table below presents the expected amortization related to the acquired in-place lease value and acquired above and below market leases at December 31, 2008:

 

     2009     2010     2011     2012     2013     Thereafter     Total  

Amortization expense:

              

Acquired in-place lease value

   $ 543     $ 533     $ 521     $ 476     $ 381     $ 1,005     $ 3,459  
                                                        

Adjustments to rental revenues

              

Above market leases

   $ (249 )   $ (219 )   $ (218 )   $ (207 )   $ (147 )   $ (30 )   $ (1,070 )

Below market leases

     237       221       218       140       35       69       920  
                                                        

Net adjustment to rental revenues

   $ (12 )   $ 2     $ —       $ (67 )   $ (112 )   $ 39     $ (150 )
                                                        

Minority Interests of Unitholders in the Operating Partnership

Minority interests of unitholders in the Operating Partnership represent the interests in the Operating Partnership units which are held primarily by entities affiliated with Mr. Thomas. The ownership percentage of the minority interest is determined by dividing the number of Operating Partnership units by the total number of shares of common stock and Operating Partnership units outstanding. Net income is allocated based on the ownership percentages. The issuance of additional shares of common stock or Operating Partnership units results in changes to the minority interest of the Operating Partnership percentage as well as the total net assets to the

 

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Company. As a result, all common transactions result in an allocation between the stockholders’ equity and minority interest of the Operating Partnership in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets to account for the change in the minority interest of the Operating Partnership ownership percentage as well as the change in total net assets of the company.

Revenue Recognition

All leases are classified as operating leases and minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases. The impact of the straight line rent adjustment decreased revenue by $3,044,000, $5,678,000, and $5,501,000 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Additionally, the net impact of the amortization of acquired above market leases and acquired below market leases increased revenue by $80,000, $16,000 and $259,000 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The excess of rents recognized over amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying leases is included in deferred rents in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and contractually due but unpaid rents are included in rents and other receivables. We also maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of tenants to make required rent payments. The computation of this allowance is based on the tenants’ payment history and current credit status, as well as certain industry or specific credit considerations. If estimates of collectability differ from the cash received, then the timing and amount of our reported revenue could be impacted. The credit risk is mitigated by the high quality of the existing tenant base, reviews of prospective tenant’s risk profiles prior to lease execution and continual monitoring of our tenant portfolio to identify potential problem tenants.

Tenant reimbursements for real estate taxes, common area maintenance and other recoverable costs are recognized in the period that the expenses are incurred. Amounts allocated to tenants based on relative square footage are included in the tenant reimbursements caption on the consolidated statements of operations. Revenues generated from requests from tenants, which result in over-standard usage of services are directly billed to the tenants and are also included in the tenant reimbursements caption on the consolidated statements of operations. Lease termination fees, which are included in other income in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, are recognized when the related leases are canceled and we have no continuing obligation to provide services to such former tenants.

During the fourth quarter of 2007, our management concluded that the accounting for certain reimbursements (primarily tenants’ over-standard usage of certain operating expenses such as electricity and business use and occupancy taxes) related to our property operations, should have been presented on a gross basis versus a net revenue basis, pursuant to EITF 99-19, “Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent”, and that revenues should have been presented in tenant reimbursements instead of parking and other. Accordingly, we reclassified such reimbursements from the parking and other revenue caption to the tenant reimbursements revenue caption, and we reclassified the corresponding expense from the parking and other revenue caption to the rental property operating and maintenance expense caption for the year ended December 31, 2006 to be consistent with the presentation for the year ended December 31, 2007. As a result, amounts reflected as “tenant reimbursements”, “parking and other” and “rental property operating and maintenance” in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 have increased (decreased) from the amounts previously reported by $5.8 million, $(0.1) million, and $5.7 million, respectively. This reclassification had no impact on operating income, net income, and earnings per share or stockholders’ equity.

We recognize gains on sales of real estate when the recognition criteria in SFAS No. 66 “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate” (“SFAS 66”) have been met, generally at the time title is transferred and we no longer have

 

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substantial continuing involvement with the real estate asset sold. If the criteria for profit recognition under the full-accrual method are not met, we defer gain recognition and account for the continued operations of the property by applying the deposit or percentage of completion method, as appropriate, until the appropriate criteria are met. With respect to a parcel we sold at Campus El Segundo in 2006, we deferred a portion of the gain as we were obligated to fund certain infrastructure improvements with respect to the sold parcel; therefore we recognized the deferred gain on the percentage of completion method. The improvements were completed in 2008 and the remaining deferred gain balance was recognized.

We have one high-rise condominium project for which we use the percentage of completion accounting method to recognize revenues and costs. Revenues and costs for projects are recognized using the percentage of completion method of accounting when construction is beyond the preliminary stage, the buyer is committed to the extent of being unable to require a refund except for non-delivery of the unit, sufficient units in the project have been sold to ensure that the property will not revert to rental property, the sales proceeds are collectible and the aggregate sales proceeds and the costs of the project can be reasonably estimated. Revenues are recognized on the individual project’s aggregate value of units which have closed and units for which the home buyers have signed binding agreements of sale and are based on the percentage of total estimated construction costs that have been incurred. The total estimated costs of the project are allocated to these units on a relative sales value basis. Total estimated revenues and construction costs are reviewed periodically, and any change is applied to current and future periods.

Forfeited customer deposits are recognized as revenue in the period in which we determine that the customer will not complete the purchase of the condominium unit and when we determine that we have the right to keep the deposit. As of December 31, 2008, there were six forfeitures totaling $574,000, of which $528,000 was recognized in 2008, and $46,000 was recognized in 2007.

Investment advisory fees are based on a percentage of net operating income earned by a property under management and are recorded on a monthly basis as earned. Property management fees are based on a percentage of the revenue earned by a property under management and are recorded on a monthly basis as earned. Generally, 50% of leasing fees are recognized upon the execution of the lease and the remainder upon tenant occupancy unless significant future contingencies exist. Development fees are recognized as the real estate development services are rendered using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting based on total project costs incurred to total estimated costs.

Equity Offering Costs

Underwriting commissions and costs and expenses from our October 2004 initial public offering and our April 2007 public offering are reflected as a reduction to additional paid-in-capital. In addition, share registration expenses of $15,000 related to the redemption of incentive units are reflected as a reduction to additional paid-in-capital.

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes using the asset and liability approach, the objective of which is to establish deferred tax assets and liabilities for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities, as measured by applying currently enacted tax laws. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

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Earnings (loss) per share

Earnings (loss) per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of shares of our common stock outstanding during the period. The assumed exercise of outstanding stock options and the effect of the vesting of unvested restricted stock that has been granted all calculated using the treasury stock method, are not dilutive for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006.

Stock-based Compensation

On January 1, 2006, in connection with the adoption of SFAS No. 123R using the modified prospective method, we reclassified $264,000 to net the unearned compensation line item within equity against additional paid in capital. Under SFAS No. 123R, an equity instrument is not recorded to stockholders’ equity until the related compensation expense is recorded over the requisite service period of the award. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, and in accordance with the previous accounting guidance, we recorded the full fair value of all issued but nonvested stock options and restricted shares in additional paid in capital and recorded an offsetting deferred compensation balance on a separate line item within equity for the amount of compensation costs not yet recognized for these nonvested instruments. We use the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model to estimate the fair value of granted options. This model takes into account the option’s exercise price, the option’s expected life, the current price of the underlying stock, the expected volatility of the underlying stock, expected dividends, and a risk-free interest rate.

Fair Value Measurements

On January 1, 2008 we adopted FASB Statement No. 157 “Fair Value Measurement” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 applies to reported balances that are required or permitted to be measured at fair value under existing accounting pronouncements; accordingly, the standard does not require any new fair value measurements of reported balances. SFAS 157 emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Therefore, a fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, SFAS 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy). Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that we have the ability to access. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

Currently, certain of our unconsolidated real estate entities use interest rate caps, floors and collars to manage the interest rate risk resulting from variable interest payments on floating rate debt. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities.

 

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To comply with the provisions of FAS 157, we incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, we considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees. We have determined that our derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. We do not have any fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of December 31, 2008.

The table below presents the assets and liabilities associated with our unconsolidated investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2008, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall (in thousands).

 

     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
and Liabilities
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
   Balance at
December 31, 2008

Assets

           

Interest rate contracts

   $ —      $ 15    $ —      $ 15

Liabilities

           

Interest rate contracts

   $ —      $ 3,618    $ —      $ 3,618

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-1, “Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13 (“SFAS 157-1”). SFAS No. 157-1 amends SFAS 157, to exclude FASB Statement No. 13, “Accounting for Leases” (“SFAS 13”), and other accounting pronouncements that address fair value measurements for purposes of lease classification or measurement under SFAS 13. However, this scope exception does not apply to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that are required to be measured at fair value under FASB Statement No. 141 (R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141R”), regardless of whether those assets and liabilities are related to leases. The adoption of FASB Staff Position No. 157-1 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 141R, to create greater consistency in the accounting and financial reporting of business combinations. SFAS 141R requires a company to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity to be measured at their fair values as of the acquisition date. SFAS 141R also requires companies to recognize the fair value of assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in acquisitions of less than a one hundred percent interest when the acquisition constitutes a change in control of the acquired entity. In addition, SFAS 141R requires that acquisition-related costs and restructuring costs be recognized separately from the business combination and expensed as incurred. SFAS 141R is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2008. We are evaluating SFAS 141R and have not yet determined the impact the adoption will have on our financial position or results of operations.

In February 2007, the FASB issued FASB No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (“SFAS 159”). This standard permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value and is

 

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effective for the first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007, which for us meant an effective date of January 1, 2008. We did not elect the fair value measurement option for any financial assets or liabilities.

In December 2007, FASB issued FASB Statement No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an Amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 requires all entities to report noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries within equity in the consolidated financial statements, but separate from the parent shareholders’ equity. SFAS No. 160 also requires any acquisitions or dispositions of noncontrolling interests that do not result in a change of control to be accounted for as equity transactions. In addition, SFAS No. 160 requires that a parent company recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary is deconsolidated upon a change in control. SFAS No. 160 applies to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and is adopted prospectively. The presentation and disclosure requirements shall be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. The adoption of SFAS 160 will result in a reclassification of minority interest to a separate component of total equity and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests will no longer be treated as a reduction to net income but will be shown as a reduction from net income in calculating net income available to common stockholders. We are evaluating SFAS 160 and have not yet determined the impact the adoption will have on our financial position or results of operations.

Management’s Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

We have identified certain critical accounting policies that affect management’s more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate estimates related to critical accounting policies, including those related to revenue recognition and the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and investments in real estate and asset impairment. The estimates are based on information that is currently available to us and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances.

We must make estimates related to the collectability of accounts receivable related to minimum rent, deferred rent, expense reimbursements, lease termination fees and other income. We specifically analyze accounts receivable and historical bad debts, tenant concentrations, tenant creditworthiness, and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable. These estimates have a direct impact on our net income, because a higher bad debt allowance would result in lower net income.

We are required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of the properties for purposes of determining the amount of depreciation to record on an annual basis with respect to our investments in real estate. These assessments have a direct impact on our net income because if we were to shorten the expected useful lives of our investments in real estate, we would depreciate such investments over fewer years, resulting in more depreciation expense and lower net income on an annual basis.

We are required to make subjective assessments as to whether there are impairments in the values of our investments in real estate, including real estate held by the unconsolidated real estate entities accounted for using the equity method. These assessments have a direct impact on our net income because recording an impairment loss results in a negative adjustment to net income.

 

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We are required to make subjective assessments as to the fair value of assets and liabilities in connection with purchase accounting related to interests in real estate entities acquired by us. These assessments have a direct impact on our net income subsequent to the acquisition of the interests as a result of depreciation and amortization being recorded on these assets and liabilities over the expected lives of the related assets and liabilities. We estimate the fair value of rental properties utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis that includes projections of future revenues, expenses and capital improvement costs, similar to the income approach that is commonly utilized by appraisers.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Segment Disclosure

SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information established standards for disclosure about operating segments and related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major customers. We currently operate in one operating segment: the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of commercial real estate. Additionally, we operate in one geographic area: the United States.

Our office portfolio includes revenues from the rental of office space to tenants, parking, rental of storage space and other tenant services.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that subject us to credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable. We maintain our unrestricted cash and restricted cash on deposit with high quality financial institutions. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000. There is a concentration of risk related to amounts that exceed the FDIC insurance coverage. We believe that the risk is not significant. Our cash equivalents are typically invested in AAA-rated short-term instruments, which provide daily liquidity, and are subject to the U.S. Treasury’s Temporary Guarantee Program for money market funds, which is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2009. This program provides enhanced capital protection.

We have two operating properties and one unconsolidated operating property located in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition, the Murano residential high-rise project consists of condominium units held for sale in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ability of the tenants to honor the terms of their respective leases, and the ability of prospective buyers to close on the acquisition of a condominium unit, is dependent upon the economic, regulatory and social factors affecting the communities in which the tenants operate.

We generally require either a security deposit, letter of credit or a guarantee from our tenants. We require a 15% cumulative deposit of prospective buyers of our Murano condominium project, which is essentially non-refundable except in cases of our non-performance.

 

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4. Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities

The unconsolidated real estate entities include our share of the entities that own 2121 Market Street, and the TPG/CalSTRS properties. TPG/CalSTRS owns the following entities:

City National Plaza (purchased January 2003)

Reflections I (purchased October 2004)

Reflections II (purchased October 2004)

Four Falls Corporate Center (purchased March 2005)

Oak Hill Plaza (purchased March 2005)

Walnut Hill Plaza (purchased March 2005)

San Felipe Plaza (purchased August 2005)

2500 City West (purchased August 2005)

Brookhollow Central I, II and III (purchased August 2005)

Intercontinental Center (purchased August 2005, sold May 2007)

2500 City West land (purchased December 2005)

CityWestPlace (purchased June 2006)

Centerpointe I & II (purchased January 2007)

Fair Oaks Plaza (purchased January 2007)

TPG-Austin Portfolio Investor, LLC (inception date June 2007)

The following investment entity that holds a mortgage loan receivable is accounted for using the equity method of accounting:

BH Note B Lender, LLC (formed in October 2008)

TPG/CalSTRS also owns a 25% interest in the TPG-Austin Portfolio Syndication Partners JV LP (the “Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties”) which owns the following properties:

San Jacinto Center (purchased June 2007)

Frost Bank Tower (purchased June 2007)

One Congress Plaza (purchased June 2007)

One American Center (purchased June 2007)

300 West 6th Street (purchased June 2007)

Research Park Plaza I & II (purchased June 2007)

Park 22 I-III (purchased June 2007)

Great Hills Plaza (purchased June 2007)

Stonebridge Plaza II (purchased June 2007)

Westech 360 I-IV (purchased June 2007)

Capital contributions, distributions, and profits and losses of the real estate entities are allocated in accordance with the terms of the applicable partnership and limited liability company agreements. Such allocations may differ from the stated ownership percentage interests in such entities as a result of preferred returns and allocation formulas as described in the partnership and limited liability company agreements. Following are the stated ownership percentages, prior to any preferred or special allocations, as of December 31, 2008:

 

2121 Market Street

   50.0 %

TPG/CalSTRS, LLC:

  

City National Plaza

   21.3 %

All other properties, excluding Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties

   25.0 %

Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties

   6.3 %

 

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Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2008     December 31, 2007  

TPG/CalSTRS

    

City National Plaza

   $ (13,793 )   $ (9,168 )

Reflections I

     1,512       1,402  

Reflections II

     1,666       1,609  

Four Falls Corporate Center

     579       1,069  

Oak Hill Plaza/Walnut Hill Plaza

     265       700  

Valley Square Office Park

     (9 )     (9 )

San Felipe Plaza

     3,367       4,450  

2500 City West

     1,015       1,962  

Brookhollow Central I, II and III/ Intercontinental Center

     816       1,934  

CityWestPlace

     21,147       21,280  

Centerpointe I & II

     4,960       6,526  

Fair Oaks Plaza

     2,528       2,957  

Austin Portfolio Investor

     (2,148 )     (472 )

Frost Bank Tower

     2,757       3,057  

300 West 6th Street

     2,240       2,611  

San Jacinto Center

     1,801       2,059  

One Congress Plaza

     2,276       2,587  

One American Center

     2,087       2,411  

Stonebridge Plaza II

     694       762  

Park 22 I-III

     667       671  

Research Park Plaza I & II

     840       1,002  

Westech 360 I-IV

     477       540  

Great Hills Plaza

     359       397  

TPG/CalSTRS

     (1,156 )     51  

BH Note B Lender

     739       —    

2121 Market Street and Harris Building Associates

     (1,895 )     (1,189 )
                
   $ 33,791     $ 49,199  
                

The following is a summary of the investments in unconsolidated real estate entities for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006:

 

Investment balance, December 31, 2005

   $ 41,124  

Beginning balance adjustment for recalculated depreciation expense allocation

     9,836  

Contributions, including $24,150 for acquisition of new properties

     46,130  

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

     (12,909 )

Distributions

     (31,817 )
        

Investment balance, December 31, 2006

   $ 52,364  

Contributions, including $18,797 for acquisition of new properties

     20,296  

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

     (14,853 )

Other comprehensive income/loss

     (329 )

Distributions

     (8,279 )
        

Investment balance, December 31, 2007

   $ 49,199  

Contributions, including $714 for acquisition of Brookhollow Note B loan

     1,965  

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

     (12,828 )

Other comprehensive income/loss

     22  

Distributions

     (4,567 )
        

Investment balance, December 31, 2008

   $ 33,791  
        

 

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TPG/CalSTRS was formed to acquire office properties on a nationwide basis classified as moderate risk (core plus) and high risk (value add) properties. Core plus properties consist of under-performing properties that we believe can be brought to market potential through improved management. Value-add properties are characterized by unstable net operating income for an extended period of time, occupancy less than 90% and/or physical or management problems which we believe can be positively impacted by introduction of new capital and/or management. We are required to use diligent efforts to sell each joint venture property within five years of that property reaching stabilization, except for certain stabilized properties, as to which, we are required to perform a hold/sell analysis at least annually and make a recommendation to the TPG/CalSTRS’ management committee regarding the appropriate holding period.

The total capital commitment to the joint venture was $378.3 million as of December 31, 2008. On February 1, 2008, we revised our agreement with CalSTRS providing for $25 million in additional capital commitments, $18.75 million and $6.25 million from CalSTRS and us, respectively, of which approximately $16.1 million and $5.4 million was unfunded by CalSTRS and us, respectively, as of December 31, 2008.

A buy-sell provision may be exercised by either CalSTRS or us. Under this provision, the initiating party sets a price for its interest in the joint venture, and the other party has a specified time to elect to either buy the initiating party’s interest or to sell its own interest to the initiating party. Upon the occurrence of certain events, CalSTRS also has a buy-out option to purchase our interest in the joint venture. The buyout price is based upon a 3% discount to the appraised fair market value. In addition, the minority owner of City National Plaza has the option to require the joint venture to purchase its interests for an amount equal to what would be payable to it upon liquidation of the assets at fair market value.

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection in September 2008. The Lehman affiliate that owns the equity interest in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture is 100% indirectly owned by Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. In addition, two Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. affiliates consisting of Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc., are administrative agent and lead arranger, respectively, under the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture’s $292.5 million credit agreement, which includes a $100 million revolving credit facility and a $192.5 million term loan. The $192.5 million term loan has been fully funded by Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. and is secured by certain properties held in the joint venture and secondary liens on other joint venture properties. We submitted a borrowing notice on September 17, 2008 with respect to the full $100 million available under the revolving credit facility, which was not funded. On September 19, 2008, we sent Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc. a notice of default of their obligations under the credit agreement. Both Lehman Commercial Paper, Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc. have filed bankruptcy proceedings which have stayed any action by the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture to enforce the obligation to fund the revolving credit facility. We cannot offer any assurance that these entities will honor any draw notices we may submit under the credit agreement. If we are unable to enforce our rights to obtain funds under the revolving credit facility, we will be forced to seek alternative debt financing or other financing which may be on less favorable terms, if available at all, and the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture may be obligated to make additional capital calls on the joint venture’s partners.

On November 17, 2008, the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the Court) in the bankruptcy case of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., et al. seeking to compel Lehman Brothers to accept and honor its obligation to fund the $100 million revolving credit facility under the Credit Agreement with the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture or in the alternative, asking for authority to allow the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture to obtain alternative financing, secured by liens superior to the existing liens in favor of Lehman Brothers. The Austin Portfolio Joint Venture and Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc. have agreed to postpone the hearing on the motion and related matters by the Court to March 25, 2009. Commencing in January 2009, the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture has withheld the

 

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payment of interest on the $192.5 million term loan as a partial offset for damages caused by the failure of Lehman Brothers to fund the $100 million revolving credit facility. In response, Lehman Brothers has issued a notice of default to Austin Portfolio Joint Venture based on the failure to pay interest, but has not yet taken any actions to enforce any remedies with respect to such alleged default. In the event we are unable to resolve the situation with Lehman Brothers as it relates to the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture, the operations and future prospects of the joint venture could be materially adversely affected, and our investment in the joint venture could be subject to potential impairment.

Following is summarized financial information for the unconsolidated real estate entities as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:

Summarized Balance Sheets

 

     2008    2007
ASSETS      

Investments in real estate, net

   $ 2,335,067    $ 2,326,679

Land held for sale

     3,835      3,418

Receivables including deferred rents, net

     72,764      62,954

Deferred leasing and loan costs, net

     168,980      201,229

Other assets

     101,430      129,308

Assets associated with discontinued operations

     86      28
             

Total assets

   $ 2,682,162    $ 2,723,616
             
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ EQUITY      

Mortgage and other secured loans

   $ 2,237,717    $ 2,162,556

Below market rents, net

     80,467      99,002

Other liabilities

     105,998      109,975

Liabilities associated with discontinued operations

     121      23
             

Total liabilities

     2,424,303      2,371,556
             

Minority interest

     —        —  

Owners’ equity:

     

Thomas Properties, including $308 and $329 of other comprehensive loss as of 2008 and 2007, respectively

     39,532      54,041

Other owners, including $4,211 and $2,556 of other comprehensive loss as of 2008 and 2007, respectively

     218,327      298,019
             

Total owners’ equity

     257,859      352,060
             

Total liabilities and owners’ equity

   $ 2,682,162    $ 2,723,616
             

 

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Summarized Statements of Operations

 

     2008     2007     2006  

Revenues

   $ 322,553     $ 258,512     $ 140,796  

Expenses:

      

Operating and other expenses

     170,019       138,942       89,931  

Interest expense

     126,386       118,182       56,795  

Depreciation and amortization

     125,565       107,633       55,501  
                        

Total expenses

     421,970       364,757       202,227  
                        

Loss from continuing operations

     (99,417 )     (106,245 )     (61,431 )

Minority interest

     —         (104 )     (1,650 )

Impairment loss

     (4,840 )     —         —    

Gain on sale of real estate

     —         7,932       —    

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (104 )     (270 )     4,722  
                        

Net loss

   $ (104,361 )   $ (98,687 )   $ (58,359 )
                        

Thomas Properties’ share of net loss, prior to intercompany eliminations

   $ (16,168 )   $ (17,465 )   $ (14,473 )
                        

Included in the preceding summarized balance sheets as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are the following balance sheets of TPG/CalSTRS, LLC:

 

     2008    2007
ASSETS      

Investments in real estate, net

   $ 1,224,401    $ 1,194,028

Land held for sale

     3,835      3,418

Receivables including deferred rents, net

     65,741      55,582

Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities

     45,347      61,662

Deferred leasing and loan costs, net

     90,954      104,132

Other assets

     69,506      70,251

Assets associated with discontinued operations

     86      28
             

Total assets

   $ 1,499,870    $ 1,489,101
             
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY      

Mortgage and other secured loans

   $ 1,311,391    $ 1,235,932

Other liabilities

     73,354      83,914

Liabilities associated with discontinued operations

     121      23
             

Total liabilities

     1,384,866      1,319,869
             

Members’ equity:

     

Thomas Properties, including $308 and $329 of other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

     40,766      54,250

CalSTRS, including $938 and $1,114 of other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

     74,238      114,982
             

Total members’ equity

     115,004      169,232
             

Total liabilities and members’ equity

   $ 1,499,870    $ 1,489,101
             

 

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Following is summarized financial information by real estate entity for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:

 

     Year ended December 31, 2008  
     2121 Market
Street and Harris
Building
Associates
    TPG/
CalSTRS,
LLC
    Austin
Portfolio
Properties
    Eliminations    Total  

Revenues

   $ 3,602     $ 201,316     $ 117,635     $ —      $ 322,553  
                                       

Expenses:

           

Operating and other expenses

     1,453       114,579       53,987       —        170,019  

Interest expense

     1,203       67,102       58,081       —        126,386  

Depreciation and amortization

     2,371       63,690       59,504       —        125,565  
                                       

Total expenses

     5,027       245,371       171,572       —        421,970  
                                       

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (1,425 )     (44,055 )     (53,937 )     —        (99,417 )

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

     —         (18,123 )     —         13,283      (4,840 )

Minority interest

     —         —         —         —        —    

Loss from discontinued operations

     —         (104 )     —         —        (104 )
                                       

Net (loss) income

   $ (1,425 )   $ (62,282 )   $ (53,937 )   $ 13,283    $ (104,361 )
                                       

Thomas Properties’ share of net loss

   $ (707 )   $ (12,200 )   $ (3,261 )   $ —      $ (16,168 )
                                 

Intercompany eliminations

              3,340  
                 

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

            $ (12,828 )
                 

 

     Year ended December 31, 2007  
     2121 Market
Street and Harris
Building
Associates
    TPG/
CalSTRS,
LLC
    Austin
Portfolio
Properties
    Eliminations    Total  

Revenues

   $ 5,712     $ 185,773     $ 67,027     $ —      $ 258,512  
                                       

Expenses:

           

Operating and other expenses

     3,515       106,865       28,562       —        138,942  

Interest expense

     1,182       81,247       35,753       —        118,182  

Depreciation and amortization

     962       67,955       38,716       —        107,633  
                                       

Total expenses

     5,659       256,067       103,031       —        364,757  
                                       

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     53       (70,294 )     (36,004 )     —        (106,245 )

Gain on sale of real estate

     —         7,932       —         —        7,932  

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

     —         (9,001 )     —         9,001      —    

Minority interest

     (104 )     —         —         —        (104 )

Loss from discontinued operations

     —         (270 )     —         —        (270 )
                                       

Net (loss) income

   $ (51 )   $ (71,633 )   $ (36,004 )   $ 9,001    $ (98,687 )
                                       

Thomas Properties’ share of net loss

   $ (25 )   $ (15,190 )   $ (2,250 )   $ —      $ (17,465 )
                                 

Intercompany eliminations

              2,612  
                 

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

            $ (14,853 )
                 

 

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     Year ended December 31, 2006  
     2121 Market
Street and Harris
Building
Associates
    Murano     TPG/
CalSTRS,
LLC
    Total  

Revenues

   $ 5,607     $ —       $ 135,189     $ 140,796  
                                

Expenses:

        

Operating and other expenses

     3,463       418       86,050       89,931  

Interest expense

     1,199       —         55,596       56,795  

Depreciation and amortization

     1,082       452       53,967       55,501  
                                

Total expenses

     5,744       870       195,613       202,227  
                                

Loss from continuing operations

     (137 )     (870 )     (60,424 )     (61,431 )

Gain on sale of real estate

     —         —         6,328       6,328  

Minority interest

     (104 )     —         (1,546 )     (1,650 )

Loss from discontinued operations

     —         —         (1,606 )     (1,606 )
                                

Net loss

   $ (241 )   $ (870 )   $ (57,248 )   $ (58,359 )
                                

Thomas Properties’ share of net loss

   $ (120 )   $ (435 )   $ (13,918 )   $ (14,473 )
                          

Intercompany eliminations

           1,564  
              

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

         $ (12,909 )
              

For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, one tenant accounted for approximately 9.6%, 10.2% and 12.2%, respectively, of rent and tenant reimbursements (excluding tenant reimbursements for over-standard usage of certain operating expenses) of TPG/CalSTRS.

Following is a reconciliation of our share of owners’ equity of the unconsolidated real estate entities as shown above to amounts recorded by us as of December 31, 2008 and 2007:

 

     2008     2007  

Our share of owners’ equity recorded by unconsolidated real estate entities

   $ 39,532     $ 54,041  

Intercompany eliminations and other adjustments

     (5,741 )     (4,842 )
                

Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities

   $ 33,791     $ 49,199  
                

 

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5. Mortgage and Other Secured Loans

A summary of the outstanding mortgage and other secured loans as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 is as follows. None of these loans is recourse to us, except that we have given a guaranty of the Campus El Segundo mortgage loan and a partial guaranty of the Four Points Centre construction loan, which is currently limited to a maximum of $13.3 million. The Company also has potential obligations under certain limited guaranties given to the lender in connection with the Two Commerce Square mezzanine loans, as described in footnote (3) below. The loan guaranties are more fully described in Notes 9 and 14.

 

         Outstanding Debt    Maturity Date    Maturity Date at
End of
Extension
Options

Secured Debt

   Interest Rate at
December 31, 2008
  2008    2007      

One Commerce Square mortgage loan (1)

   5.7%   $ 130,000    $ 130,000    1/6/2016    1/6/2016

Two Commerce Square:

             

Mortgage Loan (2)

   6.3     108,579      110,019    5/9/2013    5/9/2013

Senior mezzanine loan (3) (4)

   19.3     31,573      35,449    1/9/2010    1/9/2010

Junior mezzanine loan (3) (5)

   15.0     4,462      4,285    1/9/2010    1/9/2010

Campus El Segundo mortgage loan (6)

   Prime Rate or LIBOR + 2.25     17,000      17,259    10/10/2009    10/10/2010

Four Points Centre Construction Loan (7)

   Prime Rate or LIBOR + 1.50     28,527      4,895    6/11/2010    6/11/2012

Murano construction loan (8)

   7.00 or LIBOR + 3.25     63,904      79,321    7/31/2009    7/31/2010

Loan secured by our preferred equity interest in Murano (9)

   LIBOR + 4.00     —        10,879    7/7/2008    —  
                     

Total mortgage loans and other secured loans

     $ 384,045    $ 392,107      
                     

 

(1) The mortgage loan is subject to interest only payments through January 2011, and thereafter, principal and interest payments are due based on a thirty-year amortization schedule. The loan is subject to yield maintenance payments for any prepayments prior to October 2015, and beginning January 2009, may be defeased.

 

(2) The mortgage loan may be defeased, and beginning February 2012, may be prepaid.

 

(3) The Company’s predecessor-in-interest and Mr. Thomas both gave certain limited guaranties to the lender on the Two Commerce Square mezzanine loans. The guaranties from Mr. Thomas are subject to an aggregate maximum liability of $7.5 million and the Company has agreed to indemnify Mr. Thomas for claims made on his guaranties. The guaranties from the Company and Mr. Thomas are limited to certain “bad boy” acts by the borrower or by the guarantors, including fraud, intentional misrepresentation, willful misconduct, Environmental Indemnity (as defined), misappropriation of Rents (as defined), or certain acts of insolvency by the borrower, such as filing a bankruptcy petition.

 

(4) The senior mezzanine loan bears interest at a rate such that the weighted average of the rate on this loan and the rate on the mortgage loan secured by Two Commerce Square equals 9.2% per annum. The effective interest rate on this loan as of December 31, 2008 was 19.3% per annum. The loan may not be prepaid prior to August 9, 2009, and thereafter is subject to yield maintenance payments unless the loan is prepaid within 60 days of maturity. The loan is secured by our ownership interest in the real estate entities that own Two Commerce Square.

 

(5) Interest at a rate of 10% per annum is payable currently, and additional interest of 5% per annum is deferred until maturity. The loan is subject to a prepayment penalty in the amount of the greater of 3% of the principal amount or a yield maintenance premium. The loan is secured by our ownership interest in the real estate entities that own Two Commerce Square.

 

(6)

The interest rate as of December 31, 2008 was 3.3% per annum. The loan has a one-year extension option at our election, subject to us complying with certain loan covenants. We were in compliance with these

 

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covenants as of December 31, 2008 and expect to be in compliance at the extension date. We expect to exercise our option to extend this loan. The loan is also subject to an extension fee of 0.25% of the total commitment amount of the loan and at the lenders’ option, a written appraisal may be required. In the event the loan to value ratio exceeds 65%, we must pay down the outstanding principal to meet the 65% loan to value ratio. In addition, the lender may require an additional $2.5 million principal paydown.

 

(7) We may borrow an additional $14.1 million under this construction loan. The weighted average interest rate as of December 31, 2008 was 3.3% per annum. The loan has two one-year extension options at our election subject to certain conditions. The first extension option and the second extension option are subject to achievement of 75% and 90% occupancy levels, respectively, an extension fee of 0.125% of the loan commitments and at the lenders’ option, a written appraisal and a loan to value ratio not to exceed 75%. The second extension is also subject to a minimum debt yield ratio of 8.65%.

 

(8) We may borrow an additional $10.1 million under this construction loan. This loan has two six-month extension options at our election. The first and second extension options are each conditioned on the closing of 100 residential units, which has occurred. The extension options are subject to exit fees equal to 0.5% of the outstanding principal balance and unfunded commitments and may be reduced to 0.25% if certain conditions are met. We expect to exercise these options. The principal paydowns are also subject to an exit fee. The interest rate for this loan as of December 31, 2008 was 7.3%.

 

(9) A subsidiary of our Operating Partnership pledged its preferred equity interest in Murano to a lender for $17,434,000. During the fourth quarter of 2007, we paid $6.6 million to reduce the principal balance on this loan. The loan was fully amortized on the maturity date.

The loan agreement for Two Commerce Square requires that all receipts collected from this property be deposited in lockbox accounts under the control of the lenders to fund reserves, debt service and operating expenditures. Included in restricted cash at December 31, 2008 and 2007 is $2,218,000 and $3,263,000, respectively, which has been deposited in the lockbox account.

Certain mortgage and other secured loans were repaid or defeased, which resulted in repayment and defeasance costs. Such costs, along with the write-off of unamortized loan costs, net of loan premiums recorded, are presented as loss from early extinguishment of debt in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

As of December 31, 2008, principal payments due for the secured and unsecured outstanding debt are as follows:

 

     Amount Due at
Original Maturity
Date
   Amount Due at
Maturity Date
After Exercise of
Extension Options

2009

   $ 85,304    $ 4,400

2010

     65,029      117,406

2011

     1,971      1,971

2012

     2,160      30,687

2013

     108,392      108,392

Thereafter

     125,089      125,089
             
   $ 387,945    $ 387,945
             

6. Unsecured Loan

In October 2005, we purchased the entire interest of our unaffiliated minority partner in TPG-El Segundo Partners, LLC, of which $3.9 million was financed with an unsecured loan from the former minority partner. As

 

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of December 31, 2008, there was $0.7 million in accrued interest payable related to this loan. The loan bears interest at 5% per annum. Principal and interest of $4.7 million will be payable at maturity on October 12, 2009.

7. Earnings (loss) per Share

The following is a summary of the elements used in calculating basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 (in thousands except share and per share amounts):

 

      2008     2007     2006  

Net (loss) income attributable to common shares

   $ (5,486 )   $ (903 )   $ (2,049 )
                        

Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic

     23,693,577       20,739,371       14,339,032  

Potentially dilutive common shares (1):

      

Stock options

     —         —         —    

Restricted stock

     —         —         —    
                        

Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted

     23,693,577       20,739,371       14,339,032  
                        

(Loss) earnings per share—basic and diluted

   $ (0.23 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.14 )
                        

Dividends declared per share

   $ (0.24 )   $ (0.24 )   $ (0.24 )
                        

 

(1) For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, the potentially dilutive shares were not included in the loss per share calculation as their effect is antidilutive.

8. Stockholders’ Equity

A Unit and a share of our common stock have essentially the same economic characteristics as they share equally in the total net income or loss and distributions of the Operating Partnership. A Unit may be redeemed by the holder in exchange for cash or shares of common stock at our election, on a one-for-one basis. We have issued 1,303,336 incentive units (including 45,000 incentive units previously redeemed) to certain employees as of December 31, 2008. Incentive units represent a profits interest in the Operating Partnership and generally will be treated as regular Units in the Operating Partnership and rank pari passu with the Units as to payment of distributions, including distributions of assets upon liquidation. Incentive units are subject to vesting, forfeiture and additional restrictions on transfer as may be determined by us as general partner of the Operating Partnership. The holder of an incentive unit has the right to convert all or a part of his vested incentive units into Units, but only to the extent of the incentive units’ economic capital account balance. As general partner, we may also cause any number of vested incentive units to be converted into Units to the extent of the incentive units’ economic capital account balance. We had 23,853,904 shares of common stock, and 14,496,666 Units outstanding as of December 31, 2008, and 1,258,336 incentive units outstanding which were issued under our Incentive Plan, defined below.

We adopted the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan of Thomas Properties Group, Inc. as amended, (the “Incentive Plan”) effective upon the closing of our initial public offering and amended it in May 2007 and June 2008 to increase the shares reserved under the plan. The Incentive Plan provides incentives to our employees and is designed to attract, reward and retain personnel. Our Incentive Plan permits the granting of awards in the form of options to purchase common stock, restricted shares of common stock and restricted incentive units in our Operating Partnership. We may issue up to 3,361,906 shares as either stock option awards, restricted stock awards or incentive unit awards. In addition, under our Non-Employee Directors Restricted Stock Plan (“the Non-Employee Directors Plan”) a total of 60,000 shares are reserved for grant.

Shares of newly issued common stock will be issued upon exercise of stock options.

 

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Restricted Stock

Under the Incentive Plan, we have issued the following restricted shares to Mr. Thomas:

 

Grant Date

   Shares    Aggregate
Value
(in thousands)
   Vesting Status

October 2004

   46,667    $ 560    Fully vested

February 2006

   60,000      740    See below

March 2007

   100,000      1,580    See below

March 2008

   100,000      855    See below
              

Issued from Inception to December 31, 2008

   306,667    $ 3,735   
              

Vesting for the 60,000, 100,000 and 100,000 shares commenced as of February 22, 2006, March 7, 2007 and March 19, 2008 respectively. The restricted shares will vest in full on the third anniversary of the vesting commencement date, provided that vesting for the March 2007 and March 2008 grants could occur on the second anniversary of the vesting commencement date if certain performance goals are met. Mr. Thomas has full voting rights and will receive any dividends paid.

Under the Non-Employee Directors Plan, we have issued the following outstanding restricted shares to our non-employee directors:

 

     Shares    Aggregate
Value
(in thousands)
   Vesting Status

Issued in October 2004

   10,000    $ 120    Fully vested

Issued in 2005

   4,984      60    Fully vested

Issued in 2006

   6,419      82    Fully vested

Issued in 2007

   3,564      60    Fully vested

Issued in 2008

   5,968      60    2009—see below
              

Issued from Inception to December 31, 2008

   30,935    $ 382   
              

The 5,968 shares granted in 2008 will vest subject to the continued service of the directors up to and through the 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The holders of these shares have full voting rights and will receive any dividends paid.

As of December 31, 2008, there was $1,313,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the nonvested restricted stock under both the Incentive Plan and Non-Employees Directors Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years. The weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock granted during the year ended December 31, 2008 was $8.63.

We recorded compensation expense totaling $1,063,000, $896,000 and $517,000 for the vesting of the restricted stock grants for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the statement of operations related to this compensation expense was $451,000, $385,000 and $212,000 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Incentive Units

Under our Incentive Plan, we issued to certain executives 730,003 incentive units upon consummation of our initial public offering in October 2004, which fully vested on October 13, 2007. In February 2006 we issued

 

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120,000 incentive units to certain executives, which units will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. In March 2007 and 2008 we issued an additional 183,333 and 160,000 incentive units, respectively, to certain executives, which units vest over a three year period, with one third vesting each on the first, second, and third anniversary dates of the grant. In September 2008 we issued an additional 110,000 incentive units to a newly hired executive, which vest over a three to five year period and are subject to market based performance measures as well as individual and Company goals.

For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 we recorded compensation expense of $2,214,000, $2,645,000 and $3,068,000, respectively. As of December 31, 2008, there was $2,029,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to incentive units. The weighted-average grant date fair value of incentive units granted in the year ended December 31, 2008 was $8.56.

Stock options

Under our Incentive Plan, we have 670,609 stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2008. The options vest at the rate of one third per year over three years and expire ten years after the date of commencement of vesting. The fair market value of each option granted was estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for grants in 2008 and 2007:

 

     2008     2007     2006  

Dividend yield

   2.90 %   1.55 %   2.00 %

Expected life of option

   5 to 8 years     2 to 4 years     1 to 3 years  

Risk-free interest rate

   3.20 %   4.62 %   4.40 %

Expected stock price volatility, historical basis

   11 %   13 %   15 %

The following is a summary of stock option activity under our Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2008:

 

     Shares    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(in years)
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2008

   501,197    $ 13.52      

Granted

   169,412      10.45      

Forfeitures

   —           

Exercised

   —           
                 

Outstanding at December 31, 2008

   670,609      12.74    7.4    —  
                     

Options exercisable at December 31, 2008

   409,102      13.22    6.5    —  
                     

 

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The following is a summary of stock option activity under our Incentive Plan as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007:

 

     Shares     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(in years)
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2007

   389,166     $ 12.41      

Granted-March

   101,475       15.45      

Granted-June

   50,000       17.19      

Forfeitures

   (13,333 )     12.26      

Exercised

   (26,111 )     12.26      
                  

Outstanding at December 31, 2007

   501,197       13.52    6.9    —  
                      

Options exercisable at December 31, 2007

   300,833       12.33    7.0    —  
                      

The following is a summary of stock option activity under our Incentive Plan as of and for the year ended December 31, 2006:

 

     Shares     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(in years)
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2006

   334,027     $ 12.26      

Granted

   73,333       13.07      

Forfeitures

   (13,817 )     12.26      

Exercised

   (4,377 )     12.26      
                  

Outstanding at December 31, 2006

   389,166     $ 12.41    8.1    $ 1,400
                        

Options exercisable at December 31, 2006

   210,555     $ 12.26    7.8    $ 790
                        

As of December 31, 2008, there was $112,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the nonvested stock options. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.4 years. The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2008 was $1.00. There were no options exercised during the year ended December 31, 2008.

We recorded compensation expense totaling $218,000, $223,000 and $169,000 related to the stock options for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006. The total income tax benefit recognized in the statement of operations related to this compensation expense was $93,000, $96,000 and $69,000 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 respectively.

9. Related Party Transactions

On December 31, 2007, we exercised our option to purchase the remaining 11% interest held by an affiliate of Mr. Thomas in One Commerce Square for $2.0 million, resulting in our 100% ownership of One Commerce Square. This obligation was reflected in the due to affiliate caption on our consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2007 and paid during 2008. On August 6, 2008, we exercised our option to purchase the remaining 11% interest held by an affiliate of Mr. Thomas in Two Commerce Square for $2.0 million, resulting in our 100% ownership of Two Commerce Square. We are in the process of allocating the fair value of this acquired interest to the acquired tangible assets and identified intangible assets and liabilities.

 

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An affiliate of Mr. Thomas leased retail space for a restaurant located at One Commerce Square and Two Commerce Square through June 30, 2008. The Operating Partnership wrote-off approximately $659,000 in outstanding accounts receivables related to this lease, of which $538,000 had been fully reserved in prior years and $121,000 was expensed to bad debt expense during the year ended December 31, 2008. The Operating Partnership also expensed $22,000 of unamortized tenant improvements and $5,000 of unamortized lease related costs related to this lease during the year ended December 31, 2008. The Operating Partnership incurred $212,000 related to the closure of the restaurant and currently holds a liquor license with an estimated value of $65,000 that was recorded to Other Assets.

Mr. Thomas has given “bad boy” guaranties with an aggregate maximum liability of $7,500,000 with respect to the mezzanine loans on Two Commerce Square and we have agreed to indemnify Mr. Thomas (see Note 5) for claims on those guaranties. The guaranties make the guarantor liable for the debt, up to the maximum liability, on the occurrence of certain acts by the borrower or the guarantor such as fraud or intentional misrepresentation, willful misconduct, Environmental Indemnity (as defined), misappropriation of Rents (as defined) and certain acts of insolvency such as the borrower filing a bankruptcy petition.

10. Income Taxes

All operations are carried on through the Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries. The Operating Partnership is not subject to income tax, and all of the taxable income, gains, losses, deductions and credits are passed through to its partners. We are responsible for our share of taxable income or loss of the Operating Partnership allocated to us in accordance with the Operating Partnership’s Agreement of Limited Partnership. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, we held a 61.0% and 60.5%, respectively, capital interest in the Operating Partnership. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, we were allocated 61.0%, 55.5% and 45.15%, respectively, of the income and losses from the Operating Partnership.

Our effective tax rate is 26%, 384% and (45)%, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006. The resulting tax rate is primarily due to the amortization of the incentive units granted to the executives (refer to Note 8) and the interest related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits.

The provision for income taxes is based on reported income before income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities reflect the impact of temporary differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amount recognized for tax purposes, as measured by applying the currently enacted tax laws.

 

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The benefit (provision) for income taxes consists of the following for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:

 

     2008     2007     2006  

Current income taxes:

      

Federal

   $ (123 )   $ (5,616 )   $ —    

State

     (171 )     (1,177 )     —    
                        

Total current income taxes

   $ (294 )   $ (6,793 )   $ —    
                        

Deferred income tax benefit (provision):

      

Federal

     2,092       4,728       (541 )

State

     502       1,179       (94 )
                        

Total deferred income tax benefit (provision)

   $ 2,594     $ 5,907     $ (635 )
                        

Interest expense, gross of related tax effects

     (415 )     (335 )     —    
                        

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

   $ 1,885     $ (1,221 )   $ (635 )
                        

A reconciliation of the benefit (provision) for income taxes with amounts determined by applying the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to income (loss) before income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

 

     2008     2007     2006  

Tax benefit (provision) at statutory rate of 35%

   $ 2,580     $ (111 )   $ 495  

State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit & reduction in state valuation allowance

     160       15       (149 )

Restricted incentive unit compensation

     (473 )     (521 )     (1,073 )

Interest expense, gross of related tax effects

     (415 )     (335 )     —    

Other

     33       (269 )     92  
                        

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

   $ 1,885     $ (1,221 )   $ (635 )
                        

Effective income tax rate

     26 %     384 %     (45 )%
                        

The significant components of the net deferred tax (asset) as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows:

 

     2008     2007  

Deferred tax (asset):

    

Net operating loss carry forward

   $ (6,787 )   $ (7,113 )

State taxes

     (596 )     325  

Stock compensation

     (1,170 )     (662 )

Income (loss) from Operating Partnership

     172       (2,403 )

Impairment loss

     (2,854 )     —    

Interest income from loan receivable

     (3,649 )     (2,708 )

Other, net

     (650 )     (59 )
                

Deferred tax (asset), net

   $ (15,534 )   $ (12,620 )
                

The net deferred tax asset is included with other assets on the Company’s balance sheet. The future tax benefits of the net operating loss carryforwards expire in 2015-2028.

 

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FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (SFAS 109), requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Realization of the deferred tax asset is dependent on us generating sufficient taxable income in future years as the deferred income tax charges become currently deductible for tax reporting purposes. Although realization is not assured, management believes that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax asset will be realized.

In June 2006, the FASB issued Financial Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109. The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute criteria for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

The Company files U.S. federal income tax returns and returns in various states jurisdictions. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, we recorded $415,000 and $335,000, respectively, of interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.

The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007, which resulted in unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $9.0 million and accrued interest of $200,000, of which $120,000 was recorded as a reduction to the opening balance of retained earnings, and if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate.

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company has recorded unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $15.7 million and $15.6 million, respectively, and if recognized, would not affect our effective tax rate.

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company has recorded $1.5 million and $728,000, respectively, of accrued interest with respect to unrecognized tax benefits. We have not recorded any penalties with respect to unrecognized tax benefits.

We do not anticipate any significant increases or decreases to the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.

We conduct business in California, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. For federal and state purposes, the years ended December 31, 2004, through 2008 remain subject to examination by the respective tax jurisdictions.

A reconciliation of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows:

 

     2008     2007  

Unrecognized Tax Benefits—Opening Balance

   $ 15,577     $ 9,022  

Gross increases—tax positions in prior period

     80       437  

Gross decreases—tax positions in prior period

     (134 )     (62 )

Gross increases—current period tax positions

     520       6,676  

Gross decreases—current period tax positions

     (383 )     (496 )
                
   $ 15,660     $ 15,577  
                

 

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11. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, requires us to disclose fair value information about all financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheets, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value.

Our estimates of the fair value of financial instruments at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, were determined by performing discounted cash flow analyses using an appropriate market discount rate. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market data and develop estimated fair value. The use of different market assumptions or estimation methods may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, rents and other receivables, due from affiliates, accounts payable and other liabilities approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the estimated fair value of our mortgage and other secured loans and unsecured loan aggregates $364.1 million and $399.3 million, respectively, compared to the aggregate carrying value of $387.9 million and $396.0 million, respectively.

12. Minimum Future Lease Rentals

We have entered into various lease agreements with tenants as of December 31, 2008. The minimum future cash rents receivable under non-cancelable operating leases in each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

 

Year ending December 31,

  

2009

   $ 29,330

2010

     27,574

2011

     27,511

2012

     26,005

2013

     24,082

Thereafter

     71,119
      
   $ 205,621
      

The leases generally also require reimbursement of the tenant’s proportional share of common area, real estate taxes and other operating expenses, which are not included in the amounts above.

13. Revenue Concentrations

(a) Rental revenue concentrations:

A significant portion of our rental revenues and tenant reimbursements were generated from one tenant, Conrail. The revenue recognized related to this tenant for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 were $19,206,000, $25,320,000, and $24,920,000, respectively.

In March 1990, Two Commerce Square entered into a long-term lease agreement with Conrail to occupy approximately 753,000 square feet of office space in Two Commerce Square, a portion of which expired in 2008 and the remainder will expire in 2009. As an inducement to enter into the lease, Two Commerce Square agreed to pay Conrail $34,000,000 no later than the fifth anniversary of the commencement of the lease, as defined, plus accrued interest at 8% per annum, compounded annually, under certain circumstances.

 

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In accordance with the agreement, $34,000,000 was paid to Conrail in 1997. This lease concession has been reflected in the accompanying financial statements as a deferred rent receivable, and is being recognized ratably over Conrail’s lease period as a reduction in rental revenue. Interest is payable only in the event of sufficient cash flow from Two Commerce Square, as defined. We have not paid any interest through December 31, 2008 and believe that an accrual for interest expense at December 31, 2008 is not required. Conrail has entered into sublease agreements for substantially all of the space leased.

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, $1,377,000 and $5,583,000 respectively, of the deferred rents relates to Conrail. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, we had received prepaid rents of $1,329,000 and $2,581,000 respectively, from Conrail.

(b) Concentrations related to investment advisory, property management, leasing and development services revenue:

Under agreements with CalSTRS, we provide property acquisition, investment advisory, property management, leasing and development services for CalSTRS under a separate account relationship and through a joint venture relationship. At December 31, 2008 and 2007, there were three office properties, respectively, subject to the separate account relationship. At December 31, 2008 and 2007, there were twenty-two office properties, respectively, subject to the joint venture relationship. We asset manage all of these properties.

Under the separate account relationship, we earn acquisition fees over the first three years after a property is acquired, if the property meets or exceeds the pro forma operating results that were submitted at the time of acquisition and a performance index associated with the region in which the property is located. Under the joint venture relationship, we are paid acquisition fees at the time a property is acquired, as a percent of the total acquisition price. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, we earned acquisition fees of $7,265,000 and $1,106,000, respectively, including $1,703,000 and $1,106,000 from TPG/CalSTRS. We did not earn any acquisition fees during the year ended December 31, 2008.

Under the separate account relationship, we earn asset management fees paid on a quarterly basis, based on the annual net operating income of the properties. Under the joint venture relationship, asset management fees are paid on a monthly basis, initially based upon a percentage of a property’s annual appraised value for properties that are unstabilized at the time of acquisition. At the point of stabilization of the property, asset management fees are calculated based on net operating income. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, we earned asset management fees under these agreements of $5,348,000, $5,937,000 and $4,349,000, respectively, including $4,757,000, $5,211,000 and $3,379,000, respectively, from TPG/CalSTRS.

We perform property management and leasing services for fourteen of the fifteen properties subject to the asset management agreements with CalSTRS. We are entitled to property management fees calculated based on 2% or 3% of the gross revenues of the particular property, paid on a monthly basis. In addition, we are reimbursed for compensation paid to certain of our employees and direct out-of-pocket expenses. The management and leasing agreements expire on the third anniversary of each property’s acquisition. The agreements are automatically renewed for successive periods of one year each, unless we elect not to renew the agreements. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, we earned property management fees under these agreements of $8,251,000, $6,455,000 and $3,960,000, respectively, including $7,593,000, $5,586,000 and $2,891,000, respectively, from TPG/CalSTRS. In addition, for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, we were reimbursed $5,631,000, $3,524,000 and $2,265,000, respectively, including $4,975,000, $2,928,000 and $1,639,000, respectively, from TPG/CalSTRS. The reimbursements represent primarily the cost of on-site property management personnel incurred on behalf of the managed properties.

 

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For properties in which we are responsible for the leasing and development services, we are entitled to receive market leasing commissions and development fees as defined in the agreements with CalSTRS. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, we earned leasing commissions under the agreements of $4,652,000, $4,289,000 and $4,450,000, respectively, including $4,104,000, $4,126,000 and $4,084,000, respectively, from TPG/CalSTRS. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, we earned development fees under these agreements of $1,909,000, $1,387,000 and $1,291,000, respectively, including $1,810,000, $1,297,000 and $1,142,000, respectively, from our joint venture with CalSTRS.

Under the separate account relationship, we receive incentive compensation based upon performance above a minimum hurdle rate, at which time we begin to participate in cash flow from the relevant property. Incentive compensation is paid at the time an investment is sold. For the year ended December 31, 2007, we earned incentive compensation of $5,563,000 related to the sale of Valencia Town Center. None was earned during the years ended December 31, 2008 or 2006. Under the joint venture relationship, incentive compensation is based on a minimum return on investment to CalSTRS, following which we participate in cash flow above the stated return, subject to a clawback provision if returns for a property fall below the stated return. We earned an incentive compensation fee of $571,000 related to the sale of our joint venture property, Intercontinental Center, during the year ended December 31, 2007. We earned incentive compensation of $521,000 related to the sale of our joint venture property, Valley Square, during the year ended December 31, 2006. Of these amounts, 25% was eliminated in consolidation and the remaining 75% was recorded as deferred revenue due to the clawback provision. We did not earn any incentive fees from CalSTRS during the year ended December 31, 2008.

At December 31, 2008 and 2007, we had accounts receivable, including amounts generated under the above agreements, of $5,306,000 and $7,219,000, respectively, including $4,371,000 and $6,610,000, respectively, due from TPG/CalSTRS.

We also provide property management and leasing services for the CalEPA building for the City of Sacramento. The property management agreement expires on June 30, 2016, is extendable through June 30, 2020 and is subject to early termination on June 30, 2011 based on the terms in the agreement. Property management fees are fixed and subject to an annual increase. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, we earned property management fees from the City of Sacramento of $922,000, $894,000 and $970,000, respectively, and were reimbursed $448,000, $353,000 and $355,000, respectively. The reimbursements represent the cost of on-site property management personnel incurred on behalf of the managed property. At December 31, 2008 and 2007, we had accounts receivable from the CalEPA building of $45,000 and $29,000, respectively.

14. Commitments and Contingencies

We have been named as a defendant in a number of lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. We believe that the ultimate settlement of these suits will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.

We sponsor a 401(k) plan for our employees. Our contributions were $61,000, $688,000 and $322,000 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Our contributions decreased by approximately 91.1% in 2008 compared to 2007 primarily due to company wide cost reduction measures. Our contributions increased by approximately 214% in 2007 compared to 2006 primarily due to an increase in personnel related to property acquisitions in 2007, and a revision to our 401(k) plan, which allows eligible personnel to participate sooner.

We are a tenant in City National Plaza through May 2009 and in One Commerce Square through December 2009. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 we incurred rent expense of $284,000, $241,000

 

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and $227,000, respectively, to City National Plaza. These expense amounts are included in rent—unconsolidated real estate entities. The rent expense related to One Commerce Square is eliminated in consolidation.

The minimum future rents payable as of December 31, 2008 is $53,000 under the City National Plaza lease.

In connection with the ownership, operation and management of the real estate properties, we may be potentially liable for costs and damages related to environmental matters. We have not been notified by any governmental authority of any non-compliance, liability or other claim in connection with any of the properties, and we are not aware of any other existing environmental condition with respect to any of the properties that management believes will have a material adverse effect on our assets or results of operations.

A mortgage loan, with an outstanding balance of $18,826,000 and $19,122,000 as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, secured by a first trust deed on 2121 Market Street is guaranteed by our Operating Partnership and our co-general partner in the partnership that owns 2121 Market Street, up to a maximum amount of $3.3 million.

In connection with our Campus El Segundo mortgage loan (see Note 5), we have guaranteed and promised to pay the principal, interest and any other sum payable under the loan in the event the borrower, a wholly-owned entity of our Operating Partnership, does not do so.

In connection with our Murano construction loan (see Note 5), we and two individuals affiliated with our unaffiliated limited partner in the Murano development project, collectively agreed to guarantee the completion of the required work, as defined in the applicable agreement, in favor of the construction loan lender, in the event of any default of the borrower. If the borrower, which is a consolidated subsidiary for us, fails to complete the required work, the guarantor agrees to perform timely all of the completion obligations, as defined in the guaranty agreement.

In connection with our Four Points Centre construction loan (see Note 5), we have guaranteed in favor of and promised to pay to the lender 46.5% of the principal, interest and any other sum payable under the loan in the event the borrower, a wholly-owned entity of our Operating Partnership, does not do so. Upon the occurrence of certain events, as defined in the repayment and completion guaranty agreement, our maximum liability as guarantor will be reduced to 31.5% of all sums payable under the loan, and upon the occurrence of even further events, as defined, our maximum liability as guarantor will be reduced to 25.0% of all sums payable under the loan. Furthermore, we agreed to guarantee the completion of the construction improvements, as defined in the agreement, in the event of any default of the borrower. If the borrower fails to complete the required work, the guarantor agrees to perform timely all of the completion obligations, as defined in the agreement.

In connection with a standby letter of credit (the “Credit”) issued by the lender on City National Plaza, one of our unconsolidated real entities, for the benefit of the trustee under a certain pooling and servicing agreement established in connection with commercial mortgage pass-through certificates, we have agreed to reimburse the lender in an amount not to exceed $3,773,065 for the amount of each payment the lender makes on the Credit. The Credit expires on July 17, 2009, and may be renewed under certain circumstances, but in no event beyond July 17, 2010.

 

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15. Quarterly Financial Information

The tables below reflect the selected quarterly information for us for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation (in thousands, except for share and per share amounts) (unaudited).

 

     Three Months Ended  
     December 31,
2008
    September 30,
2008
    June 30,
2008
   March 31,
2008
 

Total revenue

   $ 21,307     $ 25,720     $ 100,902    $ 23,631  

(Loss) income before gain on sale of real estate, gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt, interest income, equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities, minority interests and provision for income tax

     (16,898 )     (3,785 )     14,762      (170 )

(Loss) income before minority interests and provision/benefit for income taxes

     (20,164 )     (7,166 )     14,232      847  

Net income (loss)

     (7,710 )     (2,941 )     4,948      219  

Net income (loss) per share-basic

   $ (0.32 )   $ (0.12 )   $ 0.21    $ 0.01  

Net income (loss) per share-diluted

   $ (0.32 )   $ (0.12 )   $ 0.21    $ 0.01  

Weighted-average shares outstanding-basic

     23,724,453       23,701,294       23,678,260      23,658,963  

Weighted-average shares outstanding-diluted

     23,724,453       23,701,294       23,678,260      23,658,963  

 

     Three Months Ended  
     December 31,
2007
    September 30,
2007
    June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
 

Total revenue

   $ 23,398     $ 28,521     $ 23,262    $ 22,301  

(Loss) income before gain on sale of real estate, interest income, equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities, minority interests and provision for income tax

     (1,238 ) (1)     5,481       343      257  

(Loss) income before minority interests and provision/benefit for income taxes

     (4,006 )     3,425       2,130      (1,104 )

Net income (loss)

     (1,569 )     (271 )     650      (255 )

Net income (loss) per share-basic

   $ (0.07 )   $ 0.01     $ 0.03    $ (0.02 )

Net income (loss) per share-diluted

   $ (0.07 )   $ 0.01     $ 0.03    $ (0.02 )

Weighted-average shares outstanding-basic

     23,643,502       23,626,645       20,540,116      14,373,318  

Weighted-average shares outstanding-diluted

     23,643,502       23,645,563       20,611,368      14,373,318  

 

(1) Certain unrecorded expenses, primarily interest, related to the first, second and third quarters were recorded in the fourth quarter. We believe the amounts were not material.

16. Issuance of Common Stock and Change in Limited Voting Stock

On April 25, 2007, we sold 9.2 million shares of common stock (including the shares issued upon exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option), pursuant to an effective registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, at $16.00 per share. We received net proceeds, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, of $139.4 million from this offering of which $33.7 million was used to redeem 2,170,000 units in our Operating Partnership held by our CEO, and 45,000 units held by another senior executive. The redemption in Operating Partnership units, which are paired with limited voting stock on a one-for-one basis, resulted in a decrease in the total limited voting stock from 16,666,666 shares at December 31, 2006 to 14,496,666 shares at December 31, 2007. Following the closing of the offering, we held a 60.5% interest in our Operating Partnership at April 25, 2007.

 

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(In thousands)

 

    One
Commerce
Square
    Two
Commerce
Square
    Murano     2100 JFK
Boulevard
    Four Points
Centre
  Campus El
Segundo
    Metro Studio
@
Lankershim

Property Type

   
 
High-rise
office
 
 
   
 
High-rise
office
 
 
   
 
 
Condominium
Units Held for
Sale
 
 
 
    Parking lot      
 
 
Office/
Retail/Hotel/
Development
   
 
 
Office/
Retail/Hotel/
Development
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Office/Prod.
Facility/
Residential/
Retail
Development

Location

   
 
Philadelphia,
PA
 
 
   
 
Philadelphia,
PA
 
 
   
 
Philadelphia,
PA
 
 
   
 
Philadelphia,
PA
 
 
   
 
Austin,
TX
   
 
El Segundo,
CA
 
 
   
 
Los Angeles,
CA

Encumbrances, net

  $ 130,000     $ 144,614     $ 63,904     $ —       $ 28,527   $ 17,000     $ —  

Initial cost to the real estate entity that acquired the property:

             

Land and improvements

    14,259       15,758       6,213       4,872       10,523     39,937       —  

Buildings and improvements

    87,653       147,951       —         —         —       —         —  

Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition:

             

Land and improvements

    528       703       726       56       15,071     19,875       14,327

Buildings and improvements

    31,675 (1)     40,625 (1)     94,173       —         31,621     3,310       —  

Gross amount at which carried at close of period:

             

Land and improvements

    14,787       16,461       6,939       4,928       25,594     59,812       14,327

Buildings and improvements

    119,328       188,576       94,173       —         31,621     3,310       —  

Accumulated depreciation and amortization (2)

    (26,637 )     (74,479 )     —         (15 )     —       (60 )     —  

Date construction completed

    1987       1992       2008       N/A       N/A     N/A       N/A

Investments in real estate:

             
    2008     2007     2006                      

Balance, beginning of the year

  $ 574,983     $ 442,798     $ 417,486          

Additions during the year:

             

Improvements

    100,841       136,725       34,042          

Deductions during the year:

             

Cost of real estate sold

    (62,436 )     —         —            

Asset impairment

    (11,023 )     —         —            

Retirements

    (22,509 )     (4,540 )     (8,730 )        
                               

Balance, end of the year

  $ 579,856     $ 574,983     $ 442,798          
                               

Accumulated depreciation related to investments in real estate:

             
    2008     2007     2006                      

Balance, beginning of the year

  $ (111,619 )   $ (106,644 )   $ (104,325 )        

Additions during the year

    (8,729 )     (9,515 )     (11,049 )        

Retirements during the year

    19,157       4,540       8,730          
                               

Balance, end of the year

  $ (101,191 )   $ (111,619 )   $ (106,644 )        
                               

 

(1) Included in the total are write-offs for fully depreciated tenant improvements.

 

(2) The depreciable life for buildings ranges from 40 to 50 years, 5 to 40 years for building improvements, and the shorter of the useful lives or the terms of the related leases for tenant improvements.

The aggregate gross cost of our investments in real estate for federal income tax purposes approximated $435 million as of December 31, 2008 (unaudited).

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Members

TPG/CalSTRS, LLC:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of TPG/CalSTRS, LLC (a Delaware limited liability company) (“TPG/CalSTRS”) as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, members’ equity and comprehensive loss and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008. These financial statements are the responsibility of TPG/CalSTRS’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of TPG/CalSTRS’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of TPG/CalSTRS’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides 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 TPG/CalSTRS at December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Los Angeles, California

March 20, 2009

 

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TPG/CalSTRS, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands)

 

     2008    2007
ASSETS      

Investments in real estate:

     

Operating properties, net of accumulated depreciation of $143,040 and $100,885 as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively

   $ 1,199,402    $ 1,169,532

Land improvements—development properties

     24,999      24,496

Land held for sale

     3,835      3,418
             
     1,228,236      1,197,446

Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities

     45,347      61,662

Cash and cash equivalents, unrestricted

     10,668      6,813

Restricted cash

     51,583      57,268

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $121 and $59 as of 2008 and 2007, respectively

     3,681      4,947

Deferred leasing costs and value of in-place leases, net of accumulated amortization of $57,312 and $47,709 as of 2008 and 2007, respectively

     88,587      98,606

Deferred loan costs, net of accumulated amortization of $5,339 and $7,659 as of 2008 and 2007, respectively

     2,367      5,526

Deferred rents

     62,060      50,101

Acquired above market leases, net of accumulated amortization of $5,835 and $5,012 as of 2008 and 2007, respectively

     2,435      3,531

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     4,820      3,173

Assets associated with discontinued operations

     86      28
             

Total assets

   $ 1,499,870    $ 1,489,101
             
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      

Liabilities:

     

Mortgage loans

   $ 1,053,396    $ 1,025,983

Other secured loans

     257,995      209,949

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     49,569      55,789

Due to affiliate

     4,967      7,397

Acquired below market leases, net of accumulated amortization of $9,931 and $10,300 as of 2008 and 2007, respectively

     12,548      15,211

Prepaid rent

     6,270      5,517

Liabilities associated with discontinued operations

     121      23
             

Total liabilities

     1,384,866      1,319,869
             

Members’ equity, including $1,246 and $1,443 accumulated other comprehensive loss as of 2008 and 2007, respectively

     115,004      169,232
             

Total liabilities and members’ equity

   $ 1,499,870    $ 1,489,101
             

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial information.

 

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TPG/CalSTRS, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006

(In thousands)

 

     2008     2007     2006  

Revenues:

      

Rental

   $ 131,617     $ 127,570     $ 92,338  

Tenant reimbursements

     49,375       36,143       25,056  

Parking

     15,455       13,934       11,578  

Other

     3,704       5,365       4,608  
                        

Total revenues

     200,151       183,012       133,580  
                        

Expenses:

      

Operating

     77,585       73,153       58,153  

Real estate taxes

     24,624       20,683       16,726  

General and administrative

     9,212       10,412       8,401  

Parking

     3,158       2,606       2,564  

Depreciation

     46,440       43,483       29,266  

Amortization

     17,250       24,483       24,907  

Interest

     67,102       81,247       55,596  
                        

Total expenses

     245,371       256,067       195,613  
                        

Loss from continuing operations before minority interest

     (45,220 )     (73,055 )     (62,033 )

Interest income

     1,165       2,761       1,609  

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

     (18,123 )     (9,001 )     —    

Minority interest attributable to continuing operations

     —         —         (1,546 )
                        

Loss from continuing operations

     (62,178 )     (79,295 )     (61,970 )

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

     (104 )     7,662       4,722  
                        

Net loss

   $ (62,282 )   $ (71,633 )   $ (57,248 )
                        

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial information.

 

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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006

(In thousands)

 

     CalSTRS     TPG     Total  

Balance-December 31, 2005

   $ 106,811     $ 51,523     $ 158,334  

Contribution

     99,806       43,001       142,807  

Distribution

     (71,847 )     (24,470 )     (96,317 )

Net loss

     (43,328 )     (13,920 )     (57,248 )

Other comprehensive loss

     (770 )     (336 )     (1,106 )
                        

Comprehensive loss

     (44,098 )     (14,256 )     (58,354 )
                        

Balance-December 31, 2006

     90,672       55,798       146,470  

Contribution

     90,904       20,566       111,470  

Distribution

     (10,692 )     (4,161 )     (14,853 )

Syndication fee

     (1,678 )     (559 )     (2,237 )

Net loss

     (54,193 )     (17,440 )     (71,633 )

Other comprehensive (loss) income

     (31 )     46       15  
                        

Comprehensive loss

     (54,224 )     (17,394 )     (71,618 )
                        

Balance-December 31, 2007

     114,982       54,250       169,232  

Contribution

     5,892       1,965       7,857  

Net loss

     (46,711 )     (15,571 )     (62,282 )

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     75       122       197  
                        

Comprehensive loss

     (46,636 )     (15,449 )     (62,085 )
                        

Balance-December 31, 2008

   $ 74,238     $ 40,766     $ 115,004  
                        

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial information.

 

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TPG/CalSTRS, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006

(In thousands)

 

     2008     2007     2006  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net loss

   $ (62,282 )   $ (71,633 )   $ (57,248 )

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

      

Gain on sale of real estate

     —         (7,932 )     (6,133 )

Gain on purchase of other secured loan

     —         —         1,546  

Depreciation and amortization expense

     63,622       67,955       55,283  

Amortization of above and below market leases

     (1,566 )     (4,422 )     317  

Amortization of loan costs

     3,701       4,681       4,409  

Equity in net loss in unconsolidated real estate entities

     18,123       9,001       —    

Deferred rents

     (8,782 )     (12,281 )     (15,518 )

Changes in assets and liabilities:

      

Accounts receivable

     1,266       3,243       (4,310 )

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     (856 )     14,922       (16,600 )

Deferred rents and deferred lease costs

     (10,664 )     (16,825 )     (19,884 )

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     1,514       (260 )     (960 )

Due to affiliates

     (2,375 )     1,835       1,086  

Prepaid rent

     753       1,393       1,857  
                        

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     2,454       (10,323 )     (56,155 )
                        

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Expenditures for real estate

     (85,182 )     (246,543 )     (352,183 )

Proceeds from sale of real estate

     —         23,594       11,362  

Distributions received from unconsolidated real estate entities

     570       369       —    

Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities

     (2,988 )     (73,750 )     —    
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (87,600 )     (296,330 )     (340,821 )
                        

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Proceeds from mortgage and other secured loans

     80,072       219,886       719,236  

Repayment of mortgage loan

     (4,613 )     (14,570 )     (316,909 )

Members’ contributions

     7,857       111,472       142,807  

Members’ distributions

     —         (14,853 )     (96,317 )

Minority interest contributions

     —         —         2,379  

Minority interest distributions

     —         —         (13,500 )

Change in restricted cash

     5,685       3,202       (28,162 )

Payment of loan costs

     —         (1,591 )     (8,448 )
                        

Net cash provided by financing activities

     89,001       303,546       401,086  
                        

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     3,855       (3,107 )     4,110  

Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period

     6,813       9,920       5,810  
                        

Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period

   $ 10,668     $ 6,813     $ 9,920  
                        

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

      

Cash paid during the period for interest, including capitalized interest of $2,020, $3,075 and $4,345 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006

   $ 67,015     $ 78,546     $ 55,576  

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

      

Investments in real estate included in accounts payable and other liabilities

     7,377       3,855       2,357  

Decrease in investments in real estate and accumulated depreciation for removal of fully amortized improvements

     3,944       4,887       2,042  

Other comprehensive income

     197       15       (1,106 )

Syndication fee related to the investment in Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties

     —         2,237       —    

Increase in lease inducements included in deferred rent

     1,001       6,668       —    

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial information.

 

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TPG/CalSTRS, LLC

(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006

(Tabular amounts in thousands)

1. Organization

TPG/CalSTRS, LLC (“TPG/CalSTRS” or “the Company”) was formed on December 23, 2002 as a Delaware limited liability company for the purpose of acquiring office properties on a nationwide basis classified as moderate risk (core plus) and high risk (value add) properties. Core plus properties consist of under-performing properties that we believe can be brought to market potential through improved management. Value add properties are characterized by unstable net operating income for an extended period of time, occupancy less than 90% and/or physical or management problems which can be positively impacted by introduction of new capital and/or management.

The original members of TPG/CalSTRS were Thomas Properties Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, with a 5% ownership interest and California State Teachers’ Retirement System (“CalSTRS”), with a 95% ownership interest.

TPG/CalSTRS is the sole member of TPGA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, which is the managing member of TPG Plaza Investments, LLC (“TPG Plaza”), a Delaware limited liability company. TPGA, LLC has an 85.4% ownership interest in TPG Plaza. TPG/CalSTRS’ financial statements are consolidated with the accounts of TPGA, LLC and TPG Plaza. The ownership interests of the other members of TPG Plaza are reflected in the accompanying balance sheets as minority interest.

On January 28, 2003, TPG Plaza purchased an office building complex located in Los Angeles, California, commonly known as City National Plaza. On October 13, 2004, Thomas Properties Group, LLC contributed its interest in TPG/CalSTRS to Thomas Properties Group, L.P. (“TPG”), a Maryland limited partnership, in connection with the initial public offering of TPG’s sole general partner, Thomas Properties Group, Inc. CalSTRS contributed to TPG/CalSTRS its interest in office buildings located in Reston, Virginia, commonly known as Reflections I and Reflections II. In addition, TPG increased its ownership interest in TPG/CalSTRS from 5% to 25%. TPG acts as the managing member of TPG/CalSTRS. During 2005, TPG/CalSTRS acquired four properties in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and four properties in Houston, Texas, including a 6.3 acre (unaudited) development site in Houston, Texas. During 2006, TPG/CalSTRS sold a suburban office property in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and acquired a four-building campus and 24.0 acre (unaudited) development site in Houston, Texas. During 2007, TPG/CalSTRS acquired two suburban office properties in Fairfax, Virginia and sold one office property in Houston Texas. In addition, TPG/CalSTRS acquired a 25% interest in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture which owns a portfolio of ten office properties in Austin, Texas.

 

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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION—(Continued)

 

As of December 31, 2008, TPG/CalSTRS owned an interest in the following properties:

 

Property

   Type    Location

TPG/CalSTRS, LLC:

     

City National Plaza

   High-rise office    Los Angeles Central Business
District, California

Reflections I

   Suburban office–single tenancy    Reston, Virginia

Reflections II

   Suburban office–single tenancy    Reston, Virginia

Four Falls Corporate Center

   Suburban office    Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Oak Hill Plaza

   Suburban office    King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Walnut Hill Plaza

   Suburban office    King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

San Felipe Plaza

   High-rise office    Houston, Texas

2500 City West

   Suburban office    Houston, Texas

Brookhollow Central I, II and III

   Suburban office    Houston, Texas

CityWestPlace

   Suburban office and

undeveloped land

   Houston, Texas

Centerpointe I & II

   Suburban office    Fairfax, Virginia

Fair Oaks Plaza

   Suburban office    Fairfax, Virginia

 

TPG/CalSTRS, LLC also owns a 25% interest in a joint venture which owns the following properties (“Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties”):

San Jacinto Center

   High-rise office    Austin Central Business
District, Texas,(“ACBD”)

Frost Bank Tower

   High-rise office    ACBD

One Congress Plaza

   High-rise office    ACBD

One American Center

   High-rise office    ACBD

300 West 6th Street

   High-rise office    ACBD

Research Park Plaza I & II

   Suburban office    Austin, Texas

Park 22 I—III

   Suburban office    Austin, Texas

Great Hills Plaza

   Suburban office    Austin, Texas

Stonebridge Plaza II

   Suburban office    Austin, Texas

Westech 360 I—IV

   Suburban office    Austin, Texas

The minority members of TPG Plaza have the option to require TPG Plaza or TPGA, LLC to redeem or purchase, as applicable, their member interests for an amount equal to what would be payable to them upon liquidation of the assets of TPG Plaza at fair market value.

Either member of TPG/CalSTRS may trigger a buy-sell provision. Under this provision, the initiating party sets a price for its interest in TPG/CalSTRS, and the other party has a specified time to either elect to buy the initiating party’s interest, or sell its own interest to the initiating party. Under certain events, CalSTRS has a buy-out option to purchase TPG’s interest in TPG/CalSTRS. The buy-out price is generally based on a 3% discount to appraised fair market value.

 

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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION—(Continued)

 

TPG is required to use diligent efforts to sell each joint venture property within five years of that property reaching stabilization, except that for stabilized properties, TPG is required to perform a hold/sell analysis at least annually, and make a recommendation to the management committee regarding the appropriate holding period for these properties.

Capital contributions, distributions, and profits and losses of the real estate entities are allocated in accordance with the terms of the applicable limited liability company agreements. Such allocations may differ from the stated ownership percentage interests in such entities as a result of preferred returns and allocation formulas as described in the limited liability company agreements. Following are the stated ownership percentages, prior to any preferred or special allocations, as of December 31, 2008:

 

City National Plaza:

  

CalSTRS

   64.1 %

TPG

   21.3 %

Other members

   14.6 %

All other properties, excluding Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties:

  

CalSTRS

   75.0 %

TPG

   25.0 %

Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties:

  

CalSTRS

   18.7 %

TPG

   6.3 %

Other members

   75.0 %

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include all the accounts of TPG/CalSTRS and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

We hold interests, together with certain third parties, in a limited liability company which we consolidate in our financial statements. Such interests are subject to the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (“FIN 46R”) and AICPA Statement of Position 78-9, “Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures”. Based on the provisions set forth in these rules, we consolidate the limited liability company because it is considered a variable interest entity and we are the primary beneficiary.

Cash Equivalents

TPG/CalSTRS considers all highly liquid financial instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION—(Continued)

 

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash consists of property lockbox deposits under the control of lenders to fund reserves, debt service and operating expenditures. See Note 3 for additional information on restrictions under the terms of certain secured notes payable.

Investments in Real Estate

Investments in real estate are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives as follows:

 

Buildings

   40 years

Building improvements

   5 to 40 years

Tenant improvements

   Shorter of the useful lives or the terms of the related leases.

Improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life, increase capacity or improve the efficiency of the asset. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.

Costs related to the acquisition, development, construction and improvement of properties are capitalized. Interest, real estate taxes, insurance and other development related costs incurred during construction periods are capitalized and depreciated on the same basis as the related assets. Included in investments in real estate is capitalized interest of $11,336,000 and $9,316,000 as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Investments in Real Estate- Land held for sale

TPG/CalSTRS considers assets to be held for sale pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 144, Impairments of Long-Lived Assets and Discontinued Operations (“SFAS 144”). The held for sale classification for real estate owned is evaluated quarterly.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

TPG/CalSTRS assesses whether there has been impairment in the value of its long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to the future net cash flows, undiscounted and without interest, expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. Management believes no impairment in the net carrying values of the investments in real estate has occurred for the periods presented.

Included in Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities for the year ended December 31, 2008, is a non-cash impairment charge of $4.8 million related to the Company’s joint venture investments. We were required to record the joint venture investments at their estimated fair value on December 31, 2008, as the joint venture investments met the other-than-temporary impairment criteria of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 18—The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock.

 

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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

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Deferred Leasing and Loan Costs

Deferred leasing commissions and other direct costs associated with the acquisition of tenants are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. Costs associated with unsuccessful leasing opportunities are expensed. Loan costs are capitalized and amortized to interest expense over the terms of the related loans using a method that approximates the effective-interest method.

Purchase Accounting for Acquisition of Interests in Real Estate Entities

Purchase accounting was applied, on a pro rata basis, to the assets and liabilities related to real estate entities for which TPG/CalSTRS acquired interests, based on the percentage interest acquired. For purchases of additional interests that were consummated subsequent to June 30, 2001, the effective date of SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, the fair value of the real estate acquired is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building, tenant and site improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, other value of in-place leases and value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their fair values.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land, building, tenant and site improvements) is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land, building, tenant and site improvements based on management’s determination of the relative fair values of these assets. Management determines the as-if-vacant fair value of a property using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. Factors considered by management in performing these analyses include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. Management also estimates costs to execute leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related costs.

In allocating the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. The capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental income over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. The capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental income over the terms in the respective leases. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, we had an asset related to above market leases of $2,435,000 and $3,531,000, respectively, net of accumulated amortization of $5,835,000 and $5,012,000, respectively, and a liability related to below market leases of $12,548,000 and $15,211,000, respectively, net of accumulated accretion of $9,931,000 and $10,300,000, respectively. The weighted average amortization period for the above and below market leases was approximately 4.5 years as of December 31, 2008 and 2007.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases and tenant relationships, is measured by the excess of (i) the purchase price paid for a property after adjusting existing in-place leases to market rental rates over (ii) the estimated fair value of the property as if vacant, determined as set forth above. This aggregate value is allocated between in-place lease values and tenant relationships based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease; however, the value of tenant relationships has not been separated from in-place lease value for the additional interests in real estate entities

 

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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

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acquired by TPG/CalSTRS because such value and its consequence to amortization expense is immaterial for these particular acquisitions. Should future acquisitions of properties result in allocating material amounts to the value of tenant relationships, an amount would be separately allocated and amortized over the estimated life of the relationship. The value of in-place leases exclusive of the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining non-cancelable periods of the respective leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts relating to that lease would be written off.

The table below presents the expected amortization related to the acquired in-place lease value and acquired above and below market leases at December 31, 2008:

 

     2009     2010     2011     2012     2013     Thereafter     Total  

Amortization expense:

              

Acquired in-place lease value

   $ 8,305     $ 6,802     $ 5,592     $ 4,928     $ 4,494     $ 13,331     $ 43,452  
                                                        

Adjustments to rental revenues

              

Above market leases

   $ (623 )   $ (451 )   $ (401 )   $ (293 )   $ (195 )   $ (472 )   $ (2,435 )

Below market leases

     2,304       2,132       1,939       1,747       1,623       2,803       12,548  
                                                        

Net adjustment to rental revenues

   $ 1,681     $ 1,681     $ 1,538     $ 1,454     $ 1,428     $ 2,331     $ 10,113  
                                                        

Revenue Recognition

All leases are classified as operating leases and minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases. The impact of the straight line rent adjustment increased revenue by $9,849,000, $13,156,000, and $13,594,000 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively. Additionally, the net impact of the amortization of acquired above market leases and acquired below market leases increased revenue by $1,566,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008, increased revenue by $4,420,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007 and decreased revenue by $304,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006. The excess of rents recognized over amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying leases is included in deferred rents in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and contractually due but unpaid rents are included in accounts receivable. TPG/CalSTRS also maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of tenants to make required rent payments. The computation of this allowance is based on the tenants’ payment history and current credit status, as well as certain industry or specific credit considerations. If estimates of collectability differ from the cash received, then the timing and amount of our reported revenue could be impacted. The credit risk is mitigated by the reviews of prospective tenant’s risk profiles prior to lease execution and continual monitoring of our tenant portfolio to identify potential problem tenants.

Tenant reimbursements for real estate taxes, common area maintenance and other recoverable costs are recognized in the period that the expenses are incurred. Amounts allocated to tenants based on relative footage are included in the tenant reimbursements caption on the consolidated statements of operations. Revenues generated from requests from tenants, which result in over-standard usage of services are directly billed to the tenants and are also included in the tenant reimbursements caption on the consolidated statements of operations. Lease termination fees, which are included in other income in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations, are recognized when the related leases are canceled and TPG/CalSTRS has no continuing obligation to provide services to such former tenants.

 

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During the fourth quarter of 2007, our management concluded that the accounting for certain reimbursements (primarily tenants’ over-standard usage of certain operating expenses such as electricity and business use and occupancy taxes) related to our property operations, should have been presented on a gross basis versus a net revenue basis, pursuant to EITF 99-19, “Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent”, and that the revenues should have been presented in tenant reimbursements instead of other. Accordingly, we reclassified such reimbursements from the other revenue caption to the tenant reimbursements revenue caption, and the corresponding expense from the other revenue caption to the operating expense caption for the year ended December 31, 2006 to be consistent with the presentation for the year ended December 31, 2007. As a result, amounts reflected as “tenant reimbursements”, “other” and “operating” in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 have increased (decreased) from the amounts previously reported by $5.4 million, $(0.2) million, and $5.2 million, respectively. This reclassification had no impact on operating income and net income or members’ equity.

We recognize gains on sales of real estate when the recognition criteria in SFAS No. 66 “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate” (“SFAS 66”) have been met, generally at the time title is transferred and we no longer have substantial continuing involvement with the real estate asset sold.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended and interpreted by SFAS No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. As required by SFAS No. 133, TPG/CalSTRS records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.

For derivatives designated as fair value hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item related to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income, outside of earnings, and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. TPG/CalSTRS assesses the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. For derivatives not designated as hedges, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. We use a variety of methods and assumptions based on market conditions and risks existing at each balance sheet date to determine the approximate fair values of our cash flow hedges.

The objective in using derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements or other identified risks. To accomplish this objective, TPG/CalSTRS primarily uses interest rate caps as part of its cash flow hedging strategy. Under SFAS No. 133, our interest rate caps qualify as cash flow hedges. No derivatives were designated as fair value hedges or hedges of net investments in foreign operations. Additionally, TPG/CalSTRS does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes and currently does not have any derivatives that are not designated as hedges.

 

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At December 31, 2008 and 2007, interest rate caps with a fair value of $(11,000) and $10,000, respectively, were included in deferred loan costs. The change in net unrealized gain (loss) of $197,000, $15,000 and $(1,106,000) in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively, for these derivatives designated as cash flow hedges is separately disclosed in the statements of members’ equity and comprehensive loss. At December 31, 2008, interest rate caps with a notional amount of $825 million and $195 million expire in 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Asset Retirement Obligation

In March 2005, the FASB issued FIN 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an interpretation of SFAS No. 143” (“FIN 47”), which provides clarification with respect to the timing of liability recognition for legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets when the timing and/or method of settlement of the obligation is conditional on a future event. FIN 47 requires that the fair value of a liability for a conditional asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it was incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. TPG/CalSTRS has determined that conditional legal obligations exist for City National Plaza related primarily to asbestos-containing materials. TPG/CalSTRS adopted this interpretation on December 31, 2005 and recorded a non cash impact of $1,279,000, which is reported as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle in the statement of operations, and a liability for conditional asset retirement obligations of $4,239,000.

The following table illustrates the effect on net loss as if FIN 47 had been applied during the year ended December 31, 2005:

 

     2005  

Loss from continuing operations before minority interest, as reported

   $ (36,456 )

Less: depreciation and accretion expense

     (431 )
        

Pro forma loss from continuing operations before minority interest

     (36,887 )

Pro forma minority interest attributable to continuing operations

     3,274  
        

Pro forma loss from continuing operations

     (33,613 )

Loss from discontinued operations

     (1,566 )
        

Pro forma loss

   $ (35,179 )
        

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the liability for conditional asset retirement obligations for City National Plaza was $1.0 million and $2.6 million, respectively.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are not recorded by TPG/CalSTRS. TPG/CalSTRS is not subject to federal or state income taxes, except certain California corporate franchise taxes. Income or loss is allocated to the members and included in their respective income tax returns.

Fair Value Measurements

On January 1, 2008 we adopted FASB Statement No. 157 “Fair Value Measurement” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 applies to reported balances that are required or permitted to be measured at fair value under existing accounting pronouncements; accordingly, the standard does not require any new fair

 

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value measurements of reported balances. SFAS 157 emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Therefore, a fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, SFAS 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy). Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that we have the ability to access. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

Currently, we use interest rate caps, floors and collars to manage the interest rate risk of our investments in unconsolidated investments resulting from variable interest payments on our floating rate debt. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities.

To comply with the provisions of FAS 157, we incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, we considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees. We have determined that our derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. We do not have any fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of December 31, 2008.

The table below presents the assets and liabilities associated with our subsidiaries and our unconsolidated investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2008, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall (in thousands).

 

     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
and Liabilities
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
   Balance at
December 31, 2008

Assets

           

Interest rate contracts

   $ —      $ 15    $ —      $ 15

Liabilities

           

Interest rate contracts

   $ —      $ 3,618    $ —      $ 3,618

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, requires us to disclose fair value information about all financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheets, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value.

 

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Our estimates of the fair value of financial instruments at December 31, 2008 were determined by performing discounted cash flow analyses using an appropriate market discount rate. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market data and develop estimated fair value. The use of different market assumptions or estimation methods may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, rents and other receivables, due from affiliates, accounts payable and other liabilities approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

As of December 31, 2008 the estimated fair value of our mortgage and other secured loans aggregates $1.2 billion compared to the aggregate carrying value of $1.3 billion.

Management’s Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

TPG/CalSTRS has identified certain critical accounting policies that affect management’s more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. On an ongoing basis, TPG/CalSTRS will evaluate estimates related to critical accounting policies, including those related to revenue recognition and the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and investments in real estate and asset impairment. The estimates are based on information that is currently available and on various other assumptions that TPG/CalSTRS believes is reasonable under the circumstances.

TPG/CalSTRS must make estimates related to the collectability of accounts receivable related to minimum rent, deferred rent, expense reimbursements, lease termination fees and other income. TPG/CalSTRS specifically analyze accounts receivable and historical bad debts, tenant concentrations, tenant creditworthiness, and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable. These estimates have a direct impact on our net income, because a higher bad debt allowance would result in lower net income.

TPG/CalSTRS is required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of the properties for purposes of determining the amount of depreciation to record on an annual basis with respect to its investments in real estate. These assessments have a direct impact on net income because if TPG/CalSTRS were to shorten the expected useful lives of its investments in real estate, TPG/CalSTRS would depreciate such investments over fewer years, resulting in more depreciation expense and lower net income on an annual basis.

TPG/CalSTRS is required to make subjective assessments as to whether there are impairments in the values of its investments in real estate. These assessments have a direct impact on net income because recording an impairment loss results in a negative adjustment to net income.

TPG/CalSTRS is required to make subjective assessments as to the fair value of assets and liabilities in connection with purchase accounting related to interests in real estate entities acquired. These assessments have a direct impact on net income subsequent to the acquisition of the interests as a result of depreciation and amortization being recorded on these assets and liabilities over the expected lives of the related assets and

 

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liabilities. TPG/CalSTRS estimates the fair value of rental properties utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis that includes projections of future revenues, expenses and capital improvement costs, similar to the income approach that is commonly utilized by appraisers.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that subject TPG/CalSTRS to credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable. Unrestricted cash and restricted cash is maintained on deposit with high quality financial institutions. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000. There is a concentration of risk related to amounts that exceed the FDIC insurance coverage.

For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, one tenant accounted for approximately 9.6%, 10.2% and 12.2%, respectively, of rent and tenant reimbursements (excluding tenant reimbursements for over-standard usage of certain operating expenses) of TPG/CalSTRS.

TPG/CalSTRS generally requires either a security deposit, letter of credit or a guarantee from its tenants.

Expenses

Expenses include all costs incurred by TPG/CalSTRS in connection with the management, operation, maintenance and repair of the properties and are expensed as incurred.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-1, “Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13 (“SFAS 157-1”). SFAS No. 157-1 amends SFAS 157, to exclude FASB Statement No. 13, “Accounting for Leases” (“SFAS 13”), and other accounting pronouncements that address fair value measurements for purposes of lease classification or measurement under SFAS 13. However, this scope exception does not apply to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that are required to be measured at fair value under FASB Statement No. 141 (R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141R”), regardless of whether those assets and liabilities are related to leases. The adoption of SFAS 157-1 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 141R, to create greater consistency in the accounting and financial reporting of business combinations. SFAS 141R requires a company to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity to be measured at their fair values as of the acquisition date. SFAS 141R also requires companies to recognize the fair value of assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in acquisitions of less than a one hundred percent interest when the acquisition constitutes a change in control of the acquired entity. In addition, SFAS 141R requires that acquisition-related costs and restructuring costs be recognized separately from the business combination and expensed as incurred. SFAS 141R is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the

 

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beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2008. We are evaluating SFAS 141R and have not yet determined the impact the adoption will have on our financial position or results of operations.

In February 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (“SFAS 159”). This standard permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value and is effective for the first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007, which for us means our fiscal year 2008. We did not elect the fair value measurement option for any financial assets or liabilities.

In December 2007, FASB issued FASB Statement No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an Amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 requires all entities to report noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries within equity in the consolidated financial statements, but separate from the parent shareholders’ equity. SFAS No. 160 also requires any acquisitions or dispositions of noncontrolling interests that do not result in a change of control to be accounted for as equity transactions. In addition, SFAS No. 160 requires that a parent company recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary is deconsolidated upon a change in control. SFAS No. 160 applies to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and is adopted prospectively. The presentation and disclosure requirements shall be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. The adoption of SFAS 160 will result in a reclassification of minority interest to a separate component of total equity and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests will no longer be treated as a reduction to net income but will be shown as a reduction from net income in calculating net income available to common stockholders. We are evaluating SFAS 160 and have not yet determined the impact the adoption will have on our financial position or results of operations.

 

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3. Mortgage and Other Secured Loans

A summary of the outstanding mortgage and other secured loans as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 is as follows. None of these loans are recourse to TPG/CalSTRS.

 

    Interest Rate
at December 31, 2008
    Outstanding Debt   Maturity
Date
  Maturity
Date at
End of
Extension
Options
      2008   2007    

City National Plaza (1)

         

Senior mortgage loan

  LIBOR + 1.07 % (2)   $ 355,300   $ 355,300   7/9/2009   7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan (Note A) (3)

  LIBOR + 2.59 % (2)     66,446     42,673   7/9/2009   7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan (Note B)

  LIBOR + 1.90 % (2)     24,000     24,000   7/9/2009   7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan (Note C)

  LIBOR + 2.25 % (2)     24,000     24,000   7/9/2009   7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan (Note D)

  LIBOR + 2.50 % (2)     24,000     24,000   7/9/2009   7/9/2010

Senior mezzanine loan (Note E)

  LIBOR + 3.05 % (2)     22,700     22,700   7/9/2009   7/9/2010

Junior mezzanine loan (4)

  LIBOR + 5.00 % (2)     56,954     36,576   7/9/2009   7/9/2010

CityWestPlace

         

Fixed

  6.16 %     121,000     121,000   7/6/2016   7/6/2016

Floating

  LIBOR + 1.25 % (2)(5)     92,400     90,225   7/1/2009   7/1/2011

San Felipe Plaza

         

Mortgage loan (Note A)

  5.28 %     101,500     101,500   8/11/2010   8/11/2010

Mortgage loan (Note B) (6)

  LIBOR + 3.00 %     16,200     9,655   8/11/2010   8/11/2010

2500 City West

         

Mortgage loan (Note A)

  5.28 %     70,000     70,000   8/11/2010   8/11/2010

Mortgage loan (Note B) (7)

  LIBOR + 3.00 %     11,378     9,671   8/11/2010   8/11/2010

Brookhollow Central I, II and III

         

Mortgage loan (Note A)

  LIBOR + 0.44 % (2)(8)     24,154     24,154   8/9/2009   8/9/2010

Mortgage loan (Note B) (6)

  LIBOR + 4.25 % (2)(8)     17,494     —     8/9/2009   8/9/2010

Mortgage loan (Note C)

  LIBOR + 4.86 % (2)(8)     16,746     16,746   8/9/2009   8/9/2010

Four Falls Corporate Center

         

Mortgage loan (Note A)

  5.31 %     42,200     42,200   3/6/2010   3/6/2010

Mortgage loan (Note B) (6) (9)

  LIBOR + 3.25 % (2)(10)     9,867     9,867   3/6/2010   3/6/2010

Oak Hill Plaza/Walnut Hill Plaza

         

Mortgage loan (Note A)

  5.31 %     35,300     35,300   3/6/2010   3/6/2010

Mortgage loan (Note B) (6) (9)

  LIBOR + 3.25 % (2)(11)     9,152     9,152   3/6/2010   3/6/2010

Reflections I mortgage loan

  5.23 %     22,169     22,527   4/1/2015   4/1/2015

Reflections II mortgage loan

  5.22 %     9,236     9,386   4/1/2015   4/1/2015

Centerpointe I & II (12)

         

Senior mortgage loan

  LIBOR + 0.60 % (2)     55,000     55,000   2/9/2010   2/9/2012

Mezzanine loan (Note A) (13)

  LIBOR + 1.51 % (2)     14,501     13,085   2/9/2010   2/9/2012

Mezzanine loan (Note B) (14)

  LIBOR + 4.32 % (2)     12,539     11,315   2/9/2010   2/9/2012

Mezzanine loan (Note C) (15)

  LIBOR + 3.26 % (2)     12,855     11,600   2/9/2010   2/9/2012

Fair Oaks Plaza (16)

  5.52 %     44,300     44,300   2/9/2017   2/9/2017
                 
    $ 1,311,391   $ 1,235,932    
                 

 

The LIBOR rate for the loans above was 0.44% at December 31, 2008.

 

(1)

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fee equal to .50% of the loan amount. Under certain circumstances all of the exit fees will be waived. All of the City National Plaza loans have a one-year extension option at our election subject to a 75% loan to value ratio for all senior debt combined and 80% loan to value ratio for senior debt and junior mezzanine debt combined.

 

(2) The partnership that owns each property has purchased interest rate cap agreements for the funded portion of these loans.

 

(3) TPG/CalSTRS may borrow an additional $3.6 million.

 

(4) TPG/CalSTRS may borrow an additional $3.0 million.

 

(5) This loan has two one-year extension options at the Company’s election. The Company plans to exercise the extension options in 2009.

 

(6) This loan has been fully funded as of December 31, 2008.

 

(7) TPG/CalSTRS may borrow an additional $4.1 million under this loan.

 

(8) These loans have a one-year extension option at the Company’s election. The Company plans to exercise the extension options in 2009.

 

(9) These loans are subject to exit fees equal to 1% of the loan amounts, however, under certain circumstances the exit fees will be waived. These loans bear interest at the greater of the one month LIBOR or 2.25% per annum, plus the applicable margin. As of December 31, 2008, one month LIBOR is below 2.25%, per annum.

 

(10) This loan is secured by both a subordinate lien on the property and a payment guaranty issued by the partnership which owns Oak Hill Plaza/Walnut Hill Plaza.

 

(11) This loan is secured by both a subordinate lien on the property and a payment guaranty issued by the partnership which owns Four Falls Corporate Center.

 

(12) The loans are subject to exit fees of up to 0.5% through February 9, 2009. The Centerpointe I & II senior mortgage loan bears interest at a rate equal to one month LIBOR plus 0.60%. The mezzanine loans bear interest at a rate such that the weighted average of the rate on these loans and the rate on the senior mortgage loan secured by Centerpointe I & II equals LIBOR plus 1.59% per annum. The weighted average interest rate on the senior mezzanine loans as of December 31, 2008 was 3.4% per annum. The weighted average interest rate on all of the loans was 2.0% per annum. All of these loans have two one-year extension options at the Company’s election subject to a debt service coverage ratio of 1:1.

 

(13) TPG/CalSTRS may borrow an additional $10.5 million under this loan.

 

(14) TPG/CalSTRS may borrow an additional $9.1 million under this loan.

 

(15) TPG/CalSTRS may borrow an additional $9.3 million under this loan.

 

(16) This loan may be defeased in full after three years (or January 31, 2010), or prepaid in full after 9 years and 8 months (or October 2016).

The loan agreements generally require that all receipts collected from the properties be deposited in a lockbox account under the control of the lender to fund reserves, debt service and operating expenditures. These amounts are reflected as restricted cash in the accompanying balance sheets.

 

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As of December 31, 2008, scheduled principal payments for the secured outstanding debt are as follows:

 

     Amount Due
at Original
Maturity
Date
    Amount Due
at Maturity
Date After
Exercise of
Extension
Options

2009

   $ 724,194  (1)     —  

2010

     390,492       927,391

2011

     —         92,400

2012

     —         94,895

2013

     —         —  

Thereafter

     196,705       196,705
              
   $ 1,311,391     $ 1,311,391
              

 

(1) TPG/CalSTRS has extension options for this full amount, and it plans to exercise these options.

4. Related Party Transactions

TPG/CalSTRS incurred acquisition fees to an affiliate of TPG of $833,000 and $1,475,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, which have been capitalized to real estate. Such fees were paid upon acquisition of two properties in 2007 and one property in 2006. During the year ended December 31, 2007, an acquisition fee of $1,438,000 was incurred upon the acquisition of a 25% equity investment in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture, which owns a portfolio of 10 properties. In 2008 TPG/CalSTRS did not incur any acquisition fees.

TPG provides asset management services to TPG/CalSTRS. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, TPG/CalSTRS incurred asset management fees of $5,841,000, $6,256,000, and $4,402,000, respectively, to TPG, which are included in general and administrative expenses and loss from discontinued operations. An additional $353,000 and $544,000 were incurred for asset management fees for the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Pursuant to a management and leasing agreement, TPG performs property management and leasing services for TPG/CalSTRS. TPG is entitled to property management fees calculated based on 3% of gross property revenues, paid on a monthly basis. In addition, TPG is reimbursed for compensation paid to certain of its employees and direct out-of-pocket expenses. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, TPG charged TPG/CalSTRS $5,730,000, $5,030,000, and $3,792,000, respectively, for property management fees and $2,943,000, $2,140,000, and $1,639,000, respectively, representing the cost of on-site property management personnel incurred on behalf of TPG/CalSTRS, which are included in operating expenses and loss from operations. An additional $3,435,000 and $1,871,000 were incurred for property management fees and $2,032,000 and $787,000 for costs of on-site property management personnel for the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

For new leases entered into by TPG/CalSTRS, TPG is entitled to leasing commissions, calculated at 4% of base rent during years 1 through 10 of a lease and 3% of base rent thereafter, where TPG acts as the procuring broker, and 2% of lease rent during years 1 through 10 of a lease and 1.5% of base rent thereafter, where TPG acts as the co-operating broker. For lease renewals, where TPG is the procuring broker and there is no co-operating broker, TPG is entitled to leasing commissions, calculated at 4% of base rent. For lease renewals,

 

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where there is both a procuring and co-operating broker, if TPG is the procuring broker, it is entitled to receive 3% of base rents and if it’s the co-operating broker, it is entitled to receive 1.5% of base rents. Commissions are paid 50% at signing and 50% upon occupancy. The leasing commissions will be split on the customary basis between TPG and tenant representative when applicable. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, TPG/CalSTRS incurred leasing commissions to TPG of $1,575,000, $3,821,000 and $4,084,000, respectively, which are included in deferred leasing costs. An additional $2,529,000 and $304,000 were earned by TPG for leasing commissions for the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. At December 31, 2008 and 2007, $4,963,000 and $7,396,000, respectively, are payable to TPG pursuant to the management and leasing agreements discussed above.

The management and leasing agreement expires on January 27, 2009, and is automatically renewed for successive periods of one year each, unless TPG elects not to renew the agreement.

TPG receives incentive compensation based on a minimum return on investment to CalSTRS, following which TPG would participate in cash flow above the stated return, subject to a clawback provision in the joint venture agreement if returns for a property fall below the stated return. TPG earned incentive compensation of $571,000 related to the sale of Intercontinental Center during the year ended December 31, 2007. For the year ended December 31, 2006, TPG earned incentive compensation of $521,000 related to the sale of Valley Square. None was earned for the year ended December 31, 2008.

TPG acts as the development manager for the properties. TPG/CalSTRS pays TPG a fee based upon a market rate percentage of the total direct and indirect costs of the property, including the cost of all tenant improvements therein. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, TPG/CalSTRS incurred development management fees of $2,040,000, $1,600,000, and $1,472,000, respectively, to TPG, which have been capitalized to real estate. An additional $259,000 and $66,000 were incurred for the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

In connection with a retail restaurant tenant at City National Plaza, affiliates of TPG have acquired membership interests in the limited liability company comprising the tenant. In order to help balance the construction budget for the restaurant improvements and to allow for payment of outstanding construction obligations, TPG agreed to waive $150,000 of construction management fees it earned through December 15, 2008, and it also agreed to defer receipt of the remaining balance of fees owed of approximately $170,000 until such time as sufficient proceeds exist from the sale of additional membership units.

TPG/CalSTRS obtains insurance as part of a master insurance policy that includes all the properties in which TPG and affiliated entities have an investment and for which they perform investment advisory or property management services. Property insurance premiums are allocated to TPG/CalSTRS based on estimated insurable values. Liability insurance premiums are allocated to TPG/CalSTRS based on relative square footage. The allocated premiums for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are $5,307,000, $7,131,000, and $6,720,000, respectively, and are included in operating expenses and loss from discontinued operations.

TPG is a tenant in City National Plaza through May 2009. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006, rental revenues from TPG were $409,000, $378,000, and $355,000, respectively.

At December 31, 2008, we had accounts receivable for advisor fee revenue of $549,000 due from the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties.

 

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5. Discontinued Operations

In January 2007, TPG/CalSTRS classified Intercontinental Center as held for sale, upon the decision to market the property for sale. In accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, the results of operations for Intercontinental Center are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations as discontinued operations since acquisition of the property in August 2005. The property was sold in April 2007. The residual amounts for the sale of Valley Square Office Park in 2006 are also reflected in discontinued operations for 2007. The results of operations for Valley Square Office Park are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations as discontinued operations from acquisition of the property in March 2005 through the date of sale in April 2006.

The following table summarizes the income and expense components that comprise income (loss) from discontinued operations before minority interests for the year ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:

 

     2008     2007    2006

Revenues:

       

Rental

   $ —       $ 1,002    $ 3,969

Tenant reimbursements

     —         146      320

Other

     1       29      124
                     

Total revenues

     1       1,177      4,413
                     

Expenses:

       

Operating and other expenses

     105       1,022      2,740

Interest expense

     —         425      1,768

Depreciation and amortization

     —         —        1,316
                     

Total expenses

     105       1,447      5,824
                     

Gain on sale of property

     —         7,932      6,133
                     

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   $ (104 )   $ 7,662    $ 4,722
                     

The following table summarizes the components that comprise the assets and liabilities associated with discontinued operations as of December 31, 2008 and 2007:

 

     2008     2007

ASSETS

    

Receivables including deferred rents

   $ 86     $ 16

Other assets

     —         12
              

Total assets associated with discontinued operations

   $ 86     $ 28
              

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

    

Liabilities:

    

Other liabilities

   $ 185     $ 23
              

Total liabilities associated with discontinued operations

     185       23
              

Members’ equity

     (99 )     5
              

Total liabilities and members' equity associated with discontinued operations

   $ 86     $ 28
              

 

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6. Minimum Future Lease Rentals

TPG/CalSTRS has entered into various lease agreements with tenants as of December 31, 2008. The minimum future cash rents receivable on non-cancelable leases, including leases relating to the property held for sale, in each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

 

Year ending December 31,

  

2009

   $ 126,562

2010

     125,841

2011

     120,219

2012

     113,469

2013

     104,471

Thereafter

     446,920
      
   $ 1,037,482
      

The leases generally also require reimbursement of the tenant’s proportionate share of common area, real estate taxes and other operating expenses, which are not included in the amounts above.

7. Commitments and Contingencies

TPG/CalSTRS has been named as a defendant in a number of lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. TPG/CalSTRS believes that the ultimate settlement of these suits will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position and results of operations.

In connection with the ownership, operation and management of the real estate properties, TPG/CalSTRS may be potentially liable for costs and damages related to environmental matters. TPG/CalSTRS has not been notified by any governmental authority of any noncompliance, liability or other claim in connection with any of the properties, and TPG/CalSTRS is not aware of any other environmental condition with respect to any of the properties that management believes will have a material adverse effect on TPG/CalSTRS’ assets or results of operations.

8. Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities

As of the formation date in October 2008, TGP/CalSTRS indirectly owns a 25% interest in Square Mile Brookhollow LLC, an entity which purchased a mortgage loan (commonly referred to as Note B) which is secured by Brookhollow Central I, II and III. Our investment balance as of December 31, 2008 is $2.5 million.

TPG/CalSTRS also owns a 25% interest in the Austin Portfolio Joint Venture which owns the following ten properties all of which were purchased on June 1, 2007 (“Austin Portfolio Joint Venture Properties”):

San Jacinto Center

Frost Bank Tower

One Congress Plaza

One American Center

300 West 6th Street

Research Park Plaza I & II

Park 22 I-III

Great Hills Plaza

Stonebridge Plaza II

Westech 360 I-IV

 

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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

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Capital contributions, distributions, and profits and losses of the real estate entities are allocated in accordance with the terms of the applicable partnership and limited liability company agreements. Such allocations may differ from the stated ownership percentage interests in such entities as a result of preferred returns and allocation formulas as described in the partnership and limited liability company agreements.

The following is a summary of the investments in the Austin Joint Venture Properties for the period from inception (June 1, 2007) to December 31, 2008:

 

Investment balance, June 1, 2007 (date of acquisition)

   $ 71,512  

Contributions

     —    

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

     (9,001 )

Other comprehensive income/loss

     (481 )

Distributions

     (368 )
        

Investment balance, December 31, 2007

   $ 61,662  

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated real estate entities

     (18,193 )

Other comprehensive income/loss

     (610 )
        

Investment balance, December 31, 2008

   $ 42,859  
        

Following is summarized financial information for the Austin Joint Venture Properties as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the period from June 1, 2007 (date of inception) to December 31, 2008:

Summarized Balance Sheet

 

     2008    2007

ASSETS

     

Investments in real estate, net

   $ 1,094,556    $ 1,115,672

Receivables including deferred rents

     6,560      4,140

Deferred leasing and loan costs, net

     77,803      97,102

Other assets

     30,436      56,517
             

Total assets

   $ 1,209,355    $ 1,273,431
             

LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ EQUITY

     

Mortgage and other secured loans

   $ 907,500    $ 907,500

Below market rents, net

     67,919      83,791

Other liabilities

     43,683      35,492
             

Total liabilities

     1,019,102      1,026,783
             

Owners’ equity:

     

TPG/CalSTRS, including $1,091 and $481 of other comprehensive loss as of 2008 and 2007, respectively

     47,563      61,662

Other owners, including $3,271 and $1,442 of other comprehensive loss as of 2008 and 2007, respectively

     142,690      184,986
             

Total owners’ equity

     190,253      246,648
             

Total liabilities and owners’ equity

   $ 1,209,355    $ 1,273,431
             

 

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Summarized Statement of Operations

 

     2008     Period From
Inception (June 1,
2007) Through
December 31,
2007
 

Revenues

   $ 117,635     $ 67,027  

Expenses:

    

Operating and other expenses

     53,987       28,562  

Interest expense

     58,081       35,753  

Depreciation and amortization

     59,504       38,716  
                

Total expenses

     171,572       103,031  
                

Net loss

   $ (53,937 )   $ (36,004 )
                

TPG/CalSTRS’ share of net loss

   $ (13,484 )   $ (9,001 )

Intercompany eliminations

     131       —    

Impairment loss

     (4,840 )     —    
                

Equity in net loss of Austin Portfolio Joint Ventures

   $ (18,193 )   $ (9,001 )
                

 

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SIGNATURES

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

Dated: March 23, 2009

 

THOMAS PROPERTIES GROUP, INC.
By:   /s/    James A. Thomas        
 

James A. Thomas

Chief Executive Officer

 

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POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each individual whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints James A. Thomas and Diana M. Laing, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact each acting alone, with full power of substitution and re-substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any or all amendments to this report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact, or their substitutes, each acting alone, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

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

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/    JAMES A. THOMAS        

James A. Thomas

  

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

  March 23, 2009

/s/    R. BRUCE ANDREWS        

R. Bruce Andrews

  

Director

  March 23, 2009

/s/    EDWARD D. FOX        

Edward D. Fox

  

Director

  March 23, 2009

/s/    WINSTON H. HICKOX        

Winston H. Hickox

  

Director

  March 23, 2009

/s/    JOHN GOOLSBY        

John Goolsby

  

Director

  March 23, 2009

/s/    RANDALL L. SCOTT        

Randall L. Scott

  

Executive Vice President and Director

  March 23, 2009

/s/    JOHN R. SISCHO        

John R. Sischo

  

Executive Vice President and Director

  March 23, 2009

/s/    DIANA M. LAING        

Diana M. Laing

  

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

  March 23, 2009

/s/    ROBERT D. MORGAN        

Robert D. Morgan

  

Senior Vice President (Principal Accounting Officer)

  March 23, 2009

 

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