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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Nature of Operations

NATURE OF OPERATIONS

The terms “us,” “we,” “our,” and “the Company” as used in this report refer to Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. together with our consolidated subsidiaries.

We are a diversified real estate operating company. We own and manage forty commercial real estate properties in ten states in the U.S. As of December 31, 2015, we owned thirty-two single-tenant and eight multi-tenant income-producing properties with approximately 1,700,000 square feet of gross leasable space. We also own and manage a land portfolio of over 10,500 acres. As of December 31, 2015, we had four commercial loan investments including one fixed-rate and one variable-rate mezzanine commercial mortgage loan, a variable-rate B-Note representing a secondary tranche in a commercial mortgage loan, and a variable-rate first mortgage loan. Our golf operations consist of the LPGA International golf club, which is managed by a third party. We also lease some of our land for twenty-one billboards, have agricultural operations that are managed by a third party, which consists of leasing land for hay and sod production, timber harvesting, and hunting leases, and own and manage subsurface interests. The results of our agricultural and subsurface leasing operations are included in Agriculture and Other Income and Real Estate Operations, respectively, in our consolidated statements of operations.

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES

On February 9, 2016, the Company announced that a special committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”), formed by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) for the purpose of exploring strategic alternatives to further enhance shareholder value, has engaged Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (“Deutsche Bank”) as independent advisor to the Special Committee.

As previously announced, the Company had received a shareholder proposal  to be voted upon by the Company’s shareholders at the 2016 annual meeting, requesting that the Board engage an independent advisor to evaluate a sale of the Company or the orderly liquidation of its assets (the “Shareholder Proposal”).  In November 2015, the Board decided to initiate the process called for by the Shareholder Proposal in advance of the Shareholder Proposal being voted upon by shareholders at the Company’s annual meeting scheduled for April 2016, and solicited proposals from a number of financial advisory firms to advise the Company as to its options for maximizing shareholder value, including the options of sale of the Company, sale of assets or continued pursuit of the Company’s business plan. After thorough consideration of the proposals from the financial advisory firms, the Special Committee engaged Deutsche Bank for the purpose of exploring the aforementioned strategic alternatives.

The Special Committee is proceeding in a diligent and orderly manner, but has not set a definitive timetable for completion of this process. There can be no assurance that this review process will result in a sale transaction or other strategic alternative of any kind, or, if such sale transaction or strategic alternative occurs, the year in which the transaction would take place. The Company does not intend to disclose developments or provide updates on the progress or status of this process unless and until it deems further disclosure to be appropriate or required.

Principles of Consolidation

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, and other entities in which we have a controlling interest. Any real estate entities or properties included in the consolidated financial statements have been consolidated only for the periods that such entities or properties were owned or under control by us. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated pass-through entities are recognized before income taxes.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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

Because of the fluctuating market conditions that currently exist in the Florida and national real estate markets, and the volatility and uncertainty in the financial and credit markets, it is possible that the estimates and assumptions, most notably those related to the Company’s investment in income properties and commercial loans, could change materially during the time span associated with the continued volatility of the real estate and financial markets or as a result of a significant dislocation in those markets.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, bank demand accounts, and money market accounts having maturities at acquisition date of 90 days or less. The Company’s bank balances as of December 31, 2015 include certain amounts over the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limits.

Restricted Cash

RESTRICTED CASH

Restricted cash totaled approximately $14.1 million at December 31, 2015 of which approximately $12.5 million of cash is being held in escrow from the sales of an income property, real estate, and surface entry rights to be reinvested through the like-kind exchange structure into another income property, approximately $133,000 is being held in a reserve primarily for property taxes and insurance escrows in connection with our financing of two properties acquired in January 2013, approximately $781,000 is being held in three separate escrow accounts related to three separate land transactions of which one closed in December 2013 and two closed in December 2015, approximately $14,000 is being held in by the consolidated variable interest entity in which the Company is the primary beneficiary, and approximately $609,000 is being held in a reserve primarily for certain required tenant improvements for the Lowes in Katy, Texas.

Investment Securities

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

In accordance with ASC Topic 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities, the Company’s debt and equity securities investments have been determined to be equity securities classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in other comprehensive income.

Realized gains and losses, and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary related to equity securities, are included in investment income in the consolidated statements of operations. With respect to debt securities, when the fair value of a debt security classified as available-for-sale is less than its cost, management assesses whether or not: (i) it has the intent to sell the security or (ii) it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery. If either of these conditions are met, the Company must recognize an other-than-temporary impairment through earnings for the differences between the debt security’s cost basis and its fair value, and such amount is included in investment income in the consolidated statements of operations. There were no other-than-temporary impairments during the year ended December 31, 2014. As of and for the year ended December 31, 2015, an other-than-temporary impairment was deemed to exist on a portion of the Company’s equity securities resulting in an impairment charge of approximately $60,000 which is included as a reduction in investment income in the consolidated statements of operations.

The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Interest and dividends on securities classified as available-for-sale are included in investment income in the consolidated statements of operations.

The fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale equity securities are measured quarterly, on a recurring basis, using Level 1 inputs, or quoted prices for identical, actively traded assets. The fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale debt securities are measured quarterly, on a recurring basis, using Level 2 inputs.

Derivative Financial Instruments

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Derivative instruments are classified as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. There were no derivatives outstanding as of December 31, 2015. The derivatives outstanding as of September 30, 2015 were exercised during the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015. These derivatives were not designated as hedging instruments and, accordingly, the changes in fair value (i.e. gains or losses) are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations through investment income. The fair value of the Company’s derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are measured quarterly, on a recurring basis, using Level 2 inputs. The Company’s derivatives exercised during the year ended December 31, 2015 were for put options sold related to common stock investments included in the investment securities asset category (see Note 6 Investment Securities). The liability for the fair market value of the put options sold was included on the consolidated balance sheet in accrued and other liabilities prior to their execution. The Company had no derivatives outstanding as of December 31, 2014.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable at December 31, 2015 and 2014, approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying amount of the Company’s investments in commercial loans approximates fair value at December 31, 2015 and 2014, since the floating and fixed rates of the loans reasonably approximates current rates for notes with similar risks and maturities. The carrying amount of the Company’s long-term debt approximates fair value at December 31, 2015 and 2014, since the floating rate of our credit facility and the fixed rates of our secured financings and convertible debt reasonably approximate current market rates for notes with similar risks and maturities.

Fair Value Measurements

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company’s estimates of fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities based on the framework established in the fair value accounting guidance. The framework specifies a hierarchy of valuation inputs which was established to increase consistency, clarity and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The guidance describes a fair value hierarchy based upon three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, two of which are considered observable and one that is considered unobservable. The following describes the three levels:

 

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Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

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Level 2 – Valuation is based upon inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

 

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Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

Classification of Commercial Loan Investments

CLASSIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL LOAN INVESTMENTS

Loans held for investment are stated at the principal amount outstanding and include the unamortized deferred loan fees offset by any unaccreted purchase discounts and origination fees, if applicable, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

Commercial Loan Investment Impairment

COMMERCIAL LOAN INVESTMENT IMPAIRMENT

The Company’s commercial loans are held for investment. For each loan, the Company evaluates the performance of the collateral property and the financial and operating capabilities of the borrower/guarantor, in part, to assess whether any deterioration in the credit has occurred and for possible impairment of the loan. Impairment would reflect the Company’s determination that it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan would not be collected. Impairment is measured based on the present value of the expected future cash flows from the loan discounted at the effective rate of the loan or the fair value of the collateral. Upon measurement of impairment, the Company would record an allowance to reduce the carrying value of the loan with a corresponding recognition of loss in the results of operations. Significant exercise of judgment is required in determining impairment, including assumptions regarding the estimate of expected future cash flows, collectability of the loan, the value of the underlying collateral and other provisions including guarantees. The Company has determined that, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, no allowance for impairment was required.

Recognition of Interest Income from Commercial Loan Investments

RECOGNITION OF INTEREST INCOME FROM COMMERCIAL LOAN INVESTMENTS

Interest income on commercial loan investments includes interest payments made by the borrower and the accretion of purchase discounts and loan origination fees, offset by the amortization of loan costs. Interest payments are accrued based on the actual coupon rate and the outstanding principal balance and purchase discounts and loan origination fees are accreted into income using the effective yield method, adjusted for prepayments.

Impact Fees and Mitigation Credits

IMPACT FEES AND MITIGATION CREDITS

Impact fees and mitigation credits are stated at historical cost. As these assets are sold, the related revenues and cost basis are reported as revenues from, and direct costs of, real estate operations, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations.

Accounts Receivable

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Accounts receivable related to income properties, which are classified in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, primarily consist of tenant reimbursable expenses and receivables due to the recognition of lease income on a straight-line basis. Receivables related to the tenant reimbursable expenses totaled approximately $831,000 and $412,000 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Receivables due to the recognition of lease income on a straight-line basis totaled approximately $1.8 million and $1.3 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Accounts receivable related to real estate operations, which are classified in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, totaled approximately $1.3 million as of December 31, 2015 with no receivables existing as of December 31, 2014. The accounts receivable as of December 31, 2015 are related to the reimbursement of certain infrastructure costs completed by the Company in conjunction with three land sale transactions that closed during the fourth quarter of 2015.

Trade accounts receivable primarily consist of receivables related to golf operations, which are classified in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Trade accounts receivable related to golf operations, which primarily consist of membership and event receivables, totaled approximately $253,000 and $261,000 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The collectability of the aforementioned receivables is determined based on a review of specifically identified accounts using judgments. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, no allowance for doubtful accounts was required.

Purchase Accounting for Acquisitions of Real Estate Subject to a Lease

PURCHASE ACOUNTING FOR ACQUISITIONS OF REAL ESTATE SUBJECT TO A LEASE

In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance on business combinations, the fair value of the real estate acquired with in-place leases is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and tenant improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, the value of in-place leases, and the value of leasing costs, based in each case on their relative fair values. The Company has determined that income property purchases with a pre-existing lease at the time of acquisition qualify as a business combination, in which case acquisition costs are expensed in the period the transaction closes. For income property purchases in which a new lease is originated at the time of acquisition, the Company has determined that these asset purchases are outside the scope of the business combination standards and accordingly, the acquisition costs are capitalized with the purchase.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired leased property is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land, building and tenant improvements based on the determination of the fair values of these assets.

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 as other assets or liabilities 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 term of the lease, including the probability of renewal periods. The capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases. The capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental income over the initial term unless the Company believes that it is likely that the tenant will renew the option whereby the Company amortizes the value attributable to the renewal over the renewal period.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases, 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. 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 value of tenant relationships is reviewed on individual transactions to determine if future value was derived from the acquisition.

Land and Development Costs

LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS

The carrying value of land and development includes the initial acquisition costs of land, improvements thereto, and other costs incidental to the acquisition or development of land. Subsurface interests and capitalized costs relating to timber and hay operations are also included in land and development costs. These costs are allocated to properties on a relative sales value basis and are charged to costs of sales as specific properties are sold. Due to the nature of the business, land and development costs have been classified as an operating activity on the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

NOTE 1.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Such properties are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Renewals and betterments are capitalized to property accounts. The cost of maintenance and repairs is expensed as incurred. The cost of property retired or otherwise disposed of, and the related accumulated depreciation or amortization, are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is recorded in the statement of operations. The amount of depreciation and amortization of property, plant, and equipment, exclusive of amortization related to intangible assets, recognized for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, was approximately $3.5 million, $2.7 million, and $2.3 million respectively. Interest of approximately $11,000 and $8,000 was capitalized to construction in progress during 2014 and 2013, respectively with no interest capitalized in 2015.

The range of estimated useful lives for property, plant, and equipment is as follows:

 

Golf Buildings and Improvements

 

10-43 Years

Golf Equipment

 

3-10 Years

Income Properties Buildings and Improvements

 

30-55 Years

Other Furnishings and Equipment

 

3-25 Years

Agriculture Equipment

 

5-10 Years

 

Long-Lived Assets

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

The Company follows FASB ASC 360-10 “Property, Plant, and Equipment” in conducting its impairment analyses. The Company reviews the recoverability of long-lived assets, including land and development costs, real estate held for sale, and property, plant, and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Examples of situations considered to be triggering events include: a substantial decline in operating cash flows during the period, a current or projected loss from operations, an income property not fully leased or leased at rates that are less than current market rates, and any other quantitative or qualitative events deemed significant by our management. Long-lived assets are evaluated for impairment by using an undiscounted cash flow approach, which considers future estimated capital expenditures. Impairment of long-lived assets is measured at fair value less cost to sell.

Sale of Real Estate

SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Gains and losses on sales of real estate are accounted for as required by the “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate” Topic of FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”) FASB ASC 976-605-25. The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of real estate at the time the sale is consummated, unless the property is sold on a deferred payment plan and the initial payment does not meet established criteria, or the Company retains some form of continuing involvement in the property. For sales of real estate which we estimate would cause us to incur a loss on the transaction, we would record a provision for the loss at the time the sales contract is deemed highly probable of closing.

Income Property Leases

INCOME PROPERTY LEASES

The rental of the Company’s income properties are classified as operating leases. The Company recognizes lease income on these properties on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Operating Lease Expense

 

OPERATING LEASE EXPENSE

The Company leases property and equipment, which are classified as operating leases. The Company recognizes lease expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Golf Operations

GOLF OPERATIONS

The Company operates two 18-hole golf courses, a clubhouse facility, including food and beverage operations, and a fitness center. Revenues from this operation, including greens fees, cart rentals, merchandise, and food and beverage sales, are recognized at the time of sale. Initiation fees and membership dues are recognized over the life of the membership, which is generally twelve months.

Other Real Estate Interests

NOTE 1.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

OTHER REAL ESTATE INTERESTS

From time to time the Company will release surface or subsurface entry rights upon request of the surface owner. The Company recognizes revenue from the release at the time the transaction is consummated, unless the property is released under a deferred payment plan and the initial payment does not meet the criteria established under the “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate Topic” FASB ASC 976-605-25, the Company retains some form of continuing involvement in the property, or the transaction does not meet other requirements.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Prior to 2010, the Company maintained a stock option plan (the “2001 Plan”) pursuant to which 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock may be issued. The 2001 Plan in place was approved at the April 25, 2001 shareholders’ meeting and expired in April 2011, with no new option shares issued after that date. Under the 2001 Plan, the option exercise price equals the average of the high and low stock market price on the date of grant. The options generally vest over five years and expire after ten years. In connection with the grant of non-qualified options, a stock appreciation right for each share covered by the option may also be granted. The stock appreciation right will entitle the optionee to receive a supplemental payment, which may be paid in whole or in part in cash or in shares of common stock equal to a portion of the spread between the exercise price and the fair market value of the

underlying share at the time of exercise. The expenses associated with stock options and stock appreciation rights are recognized over their requisite service period.

Both the Company’s stock options and stock appreciation rights awarded under the 2001 Plan are liability classified awards and are required to be remeasured to fair value at each balance sheet date until the award is settled, as required by provisions of the “Share-Based Payments Topic of FASB ASC.” (See Note 17 “Stock-Based Compensation”).

At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company held on April 28, 2010, the Company’s shareholders approved the Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”). The 2010 Plan replaced the Company’s 2001 Plan. At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company held on April 24, 2013, the Company’s shareholders approved an amendment to the 2010 Plan which among other things incorporated claw back provisions and clarified language regarding the shares available subsequent to forfeiture of any awards of restricted shares. At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company held on April 23, 2014, the Company’s shareholders approved an amendment to the 2010 Plan increasing the number of shares authorized for issuance by 240,000 shares bringing the total number of shares authorized for issuance to 450,000.  Awards under the 2010 Plan may be in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, performance shares, and performance units. Employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and non-employee directors may be selected by the Compensation Committee to receive awards under the 2010 Plan. The maximum number of shares of which stock awards may be granted under the 2010 Plan is 450,000 shares. No participant may receive awards during any one calendar year representing more than 50,000 shares of common stock. In no event will the number of shares of common stock issued under the plan upon the exercise of incentive stock options exceed 450,000 shares. These limits are subject to adjustments by the Compensation Committee as provided in the 2010 Plan for stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations, and other similar transactions or events. The 2010 Plan will terminate on the tenth anniversary of the date that it was adopted by the Board, and no awards will be granted under the plan after that date.

All non-qualified stock option awards and the restricted share awards granted under the 2010 plan were determined to be equity-based awards under the Share-Based Payment Topic of FASB ASC.

The Company used the Black-Scholes valuation pricing model to determine the fair value of its non-qualified stock option awards. The determination of the fair value of the awards is affected by the stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of other variables. These variables include expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, annual dividends, and a risk-free interest rate assumption.

The Company used a Monte Carlo simulation pricing model to determine the fair value and vesting period of the restricted share awards. The determination of the fair value of market condition-based awards is affected by the stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of other variables. These variables include expected stock price volatility over the requisite performance term of awards, the performance of the Company’s stock price, annual dividends, and a risk-free interest rate assumption. Compensation cost is recognized regardless of the achievement of the market conditions, provided the requisite service period is met.


Income Taxes

INCOME TAXES

The Company uses the asset and liability method to account for income taxes. Deferred income taxes result primarily from the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes (See Note 18 “Income Taxes”). In June 2006, the FASB issued additional guidance, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company’s financial statements included in income taxes. The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. In accordance with FASB guidance included in income taxes, the Company has analyzed its various federal and state filing positions and believes that its income tax filing positions and deductions are well documented and supported. Additionally, the Company believes that its accruals for tax liabilities are adequate. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain income tax positions have been recorded pursuant to the FASB guidance.

Earnings Per Common Share

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share are based on the assumption of the conversion of stock options using the treasury stock method at average cost for the year (see Note 10 “Common Stock and Earnings Per Share”).

Concentration of Credit Risk

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents.

Nearly 43% of the Company’s income property portfolio and all of the land holdings, golf operations, agriculture operations, and subsurface interests are in the State of Florida. Uncertainty of the duration of a prolonged real estate and economic downturn could have an adverse impact on the Company’s real estate values.

Due to the continuing diversification of our income property tenant mix and the addition of new revenue sources including the interest income from commercial loan investments, on a revenue basis, none of the Company’s income property tenants individually accounted for more than 10% of consolidated revenues during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, or 2013.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, which amends its guidance on the recognition and reporting of revenue from contracts with customers. The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions to determine the potential impact, if any, the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements. The Company plans to implement ASU 2014-09 effective January 1, 2019.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, which amends the consolidation guidance. The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company evaluated certain aspects of ASU 2015-02 in connection with the variable interest entity for which the Company determined it has a controlling financial interest and is the primary beneficiary as of December 31, 2015. The Company has adopted ASU 2015-02 effective January 1, 2016 and there was no material impact.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, related to simplifying the presentation of debt issuance costs. The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The amendment requires entities to present debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability, whereas previously, debt issuance costs were presented as a deferred charge in the asset section of the balance sheet. The Company has adopted ASU 2015-03 effective January 1, 2016. The amount of unamortized debt issuance costs to be included as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability is approximately $1.7 million as of January 1, 2016.

In January 2016, the FASB Issued ASU 2016-01, relating to the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions to determine the potential impact, if any, the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements. The Company plans to implement ASU 2016-01 effective January 1, 2018.


Reclassifications

RECLASSIFICATIONS

Certain items in the prior period’s consolidated balance sheet and statements of operations have been reclassified to conform to the presentation as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015. Specifically, land, timber, and subsurface interests were previously stated as a separate line item within property, plant, and equipment and accumulated depreciation on the consolidated balance sheets, and are now included with land and development costs as all of the costs are related to the Company’s land portfolio of over 10,500 acres. The amount reclassified to land and development costs was approximately $14.9 million as of December 31, 2014. Also, the finalization of independent third-party purchase price allocations performed during 2015 related to three 2014 income property acquisitions resulted in a revised allocation between income properties, land, buildings, and improvements, intangible lease assets, and intangible lease liabilities. As of December 31, 2014, the reclassifications made relating to the purchase price allocations were to increase intangible assets by approximately $3.0 million, decrease income properties, land, buildings, and improvements by approximately $2.3 million, and increase intangible lease liabilities by approximately $670,000. In addition, revenue and cost of sales related to impact fees sold were previously reported net in the consolidated statements of operations. Current presentation reports the revenues and cost basis of impact fees sold as revenues from, and direct costs of, real estate operations, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations. The increase in revenues and the direct costs of revenues was approximately $537,000 and $232,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively. These reclassifications had an immaterial effect on total assets as of December 31, 2014 and no effect on net income as of and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.