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Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture

Note 6 — Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture

On October 30, 2013, the Predecessor purchased a 48.9% equity interest in Worldwide Plaza for a contract purchase price of $220.1 million, based on the property value at that time for Worldwide Plaza of $1.3 billion less $875.0 million of debt on the property.

On June 1, 2017, the Predecessor acquired an additional 49.9% equity interest on exercise of the Predecessor’s option to purchase pursuant to the Company’s rights under the joint venture agreement of Worldwide Plaza for a contract purchase price of $276.7 million, based on the option price of approximately $1.4 billion less $875.0 million of debt on the property. The Predecessor’s joint venture partner exercised its right to retain 1.2% of the aggregate membership interests in Worldwide Plaza. Following the exercise of the option, the Predecessor owned a total equity interest of 98.8% in Worldwide Plaza.

On October 18, 2017, the Predecessor sold a 48.7% interest in Worldwide Plaza to a joint venture managed by SL Green Realty Corp. and RXR Realty LLC based on an estimated underlying property value of $1.725 billion. In conjunction with the equity sale, there was a concurrent $1.2 billion refinancing of the existing Worldwide Plaza debt. The Predecessor received cash at closing of approximately $446.5 million from the sale and excess proceeds from the financing, net of closing costs which included $108.3 million of defeasance and prepayment costs. The new debt on Worldwide Plaza bears interest at a blended rate of approximately 3.98% per annum, requires monthly payments of interest only and matures in November 2027. If by August 31, 2023, the space

currently leased by Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP has not been sufficiently re-leased on terms that would generate sufficient cash flow to satisfy debt service requirements, the joint venture that owns Worldwide Plaza would be restricted from making distributions under the terms of its indebtedness.

The Company initially set aside approximately $90.7 million from the 2017 refinancing proceeds to cover our share of potential future leasing and capital costs at the property; as discussed in “Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies”. The Company believes that there is no obligation to reserve this amount, and even if such an obligation existed, it has lapsed. We filed an action in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking a declaratory judgment that we are permitted to distribute the reserved funds; that action has been stayed pending resolution of an action brought by ARCNYWWPJV001, LLC in New York Supreme Court. Following the sale of its interest discussed above, the Company now holds a 50.1% interest in Worldwide Plaza. The Company has determined that this investment is an investment in a VIE. The Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of this VIE since the Company does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance. The Company accounts for this investment using the equity method of accounting.

The lease with one of the tenants at the Worldwide Plaza property contains a right of first offer if Worldwide Plaza sells 100% of the property. The right requires Worldwide Plaza to offer the tenant the option to purchase 100% of the Worldwide Plaza property, at a price, and on other material terms, proposed by Worldwide Plaza to third parties. If, after 45 days, that tenant does not accept the offer, Worldwide Plaza may then sell the property to a third party, provided that Worldwide Plaza will be required to re-offer the property to that tenant if it desires to sell the property for a purchase price (and other economic consideration) less than 92.5% of the initial purchase price contained in the offer to that tenant.

We have a right to transfer our membership interests in Worldwide Plaza to purchasers meeting certain qualifications, subject to a right of first offer to our joint venture partner. Commencing January 18, 2022, we and our joint venture partner also have the right to require the joint venture to market the property it owns for sale, subject to a right of first offer to our joint venture partner.

Any transferee of our interest would acquire an interest subject to the same limitations on participation in the management of Worldwide Plaza that apply to us. There can be no assurance these limitations will not affect our ability to sell our interest in Worldwide Plaza or the amount we would receive on a sale. In addition, we may determine that a sale of the property rather than a sale of our interest in Worldwide Plaza is the best way to maximize the value of our interest in Worldwide Plaza. A sale of the property could substantially delay the timing of our complete liquidation. Additionally, the existence of the right of first offers may delay our ability to sell the Worldwide Plaza property or our interest in Worldwide Plaza on terms and in the timeframe of our choosing and may diminish the price we receive on a sale.

The following table lists the tenants whose annualized cash rent represented greater than 10% of total annualized cash rent for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, including annualized cash rent related to the Company’s unconsolidated joint venture:

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

Property Portfolio

 

Tenant

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Worldwide Plaza

 

Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP

 

 

51.5

%

 

 

50.4

%

Worldwide Plaza

 

Nomura Holdings America, Inc.

 

 

29.2

%

 

 

28.8

%

 

The termination, delinquency or non-renewal of any of the above tenants will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations. The lease with Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP expires in August 2024 and the tenant has informed Worldwide Plaza that it does not intend to enter into a new lease upon expiration of the existing lease. This non-renewal could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations.

 

See "Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies" for a discussion of legal proceedings.

The amounts reflected in the following tables are based on the going concern basis financial information of Worldwide Plaza. Under liquidation accounting, equity investments are carried at net realizable value.

The condensed balance sheets as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 for Worldwide Plaza are as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

June 30, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

Real estate assets, at cost

 

$

847,955

 

 

$

846,124

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(308,000

)

 

 

(298,953

)

Total real estate assets, net

 

 

539,955

 

 

 

547,171

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

55,387

 

 

 

47,613

 

Other assets

 

 

125,559

 

 

 

126,811

 

Total assets

 

$

720,901

 

 

$

721,595

 

Debt

 

$

1,300,672

 

 

$

1,241,903

 

Other liabilities

 

 

195,149

 

 

 

240,428

 

Total liabilities

 

 

1,495,821

 

 

 

1,482,331

 

Deficit

 

 

(774,920

)

 

 

(760,736

)

Total liabilities and deficit

 

$

720,901

 

 

$

721,595

 

 

The condensed statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 for Worldwide Plaza are as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Rental income

 

$

35,319

 

 

$

34,711

 

 

$

70,345

 

 

$

70,058

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

16,079

 

 

 

16,440

 

 

 

32,572

 

 

 

32,665

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

5,250

 

 

 

5,194

 

 

 

10,524

 

 

 

10,383

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

21,329

 

 

 

21,634

 

 

 

43,096

 

 

 

43,048

 

Operating income

 

 

13,990

 

 

 

13,077

 

 

 

27,249

 

 

 

27,010

 

Interest expense

 

 

(20,666

)

 

 

(20,152

)

 

 

(41,111

)

 

 

(40,088

)

Net loss

 

$

(6,676

)

 

$

(7,075

)

 

$

(13,862

)

 

$

(13,078

)