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Securities And Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K/A
Amendment No. 1
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For The Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2006
VECTOR GROUP LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-5759 65-0949535
(State or other jurisdiction of Commission File Number (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation
incorporation or organization)
100 S.E. Second Street, Miami, Florida 33131
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(305) 579-8000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of each exchange on
Title of each class which registered
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Common Stock, par value $.10 per share New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned
issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. [ ] Yes [X] No
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file
reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
[ ] Yes [X] No
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, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), 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.
[X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to
the best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statement 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, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of
"accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange
Act. [ ] Large accelerated filer [X] Accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated
filer
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. [ ] Yes [X] No
The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates
of Vector Group Ltd. as of June 30, 2006 was approximately $580 million.
At March 14, 2007, Vector Group Ltd. had 57,068,168 shares of common
stock outstanding.
Documents Incorporated by Reference:
Part III (Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) from the definitive Proxy
Statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission no later than 120 days after the end of the
Registrant's fiscal year covered by this report.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006
is being filed to include in Part IV, Item 15, financial statements with respect
to Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC and Koa Investors, LLC. In accordance with Rule
3-09 of Regulation S-X, the separate financial statements of these entities (50%
or less owned persons) are being filed with the SEC no later than 90 days after
the end of our fiscal year covered by this report.
This Amendment No. 1 does not update any other disclosure to reflect
developments since the original date of filing.
The following item of the original filing is amended by this Amendment
No. 1:
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
Unaffected items have not been repeated in this Amendment No. 1.
(a)(2) List of Financial Statement Schedules
The following is filed as part of this report pursuant to Item 15(c) of
Form 10-K:
Page
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Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC financial statements 4
as of December 31, 2006, and for the year
ended December 31, 2006.
Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC financial 20
statements as of December 31, 2005
and for the year ended December 31, 2005.
Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC financial 38
statements as of December 31, 2004
and for the year ended December 31, 2004.
Koa Investors, LLC financial statements as 56
of December 31, 2006 and for the year
ended December 31, 2006.
Koa Investors, LLC financial statements as 68
of December 31, 2005 and for the year
ended December 31, 2005.
Koa Investors, LLC financial statements as 79
of December 31, 2004 and for the year
ended December 31, 2004.
(a)(3) Exhibits
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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23.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm
23.2 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to
Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to
Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(c) Financial Statement Schedules
The financial statements with regard to Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC and
Koa Investors, LLC are being filed in this report pursuant to Rule 3-09 of
Regulation S-X.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm........................6
Statement of Financial Position................................................7
Statement of Operations........................................................8
Statement of Changes in Members' Equity........................................9
Statement of Cash Flows.......................................................10
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................................11-19
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Managers and the Members
of Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC:
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position
and the related consolidated statements of operations, of changes in members'
equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC and Subsidiaries (the "Company") at
December 31, 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for
the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit
of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, 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.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Melville, New York
March 12, 2007
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
DECEMBER 31, 2006
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(in thousands of dollars)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 19,307
Receivables 3,830
Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,388
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Total current assets 25,525
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Property and equipment, net 19,538
Goodwill 38,087
Trademarks 21,663
Other intangible assets, net 1,721
Deferred financing charges 245
Security deposits and other non current assets 1,001
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Total assets $ 107,780
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LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of notes payable and other obligations $ 1,897
Current portion of notes payable to related parties 2,483
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 12,063
Accrued compensation 4,995
Commissions payable 4,448
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Total current liabilities 25,886
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Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion 405
Notes payable to related parties, less current portion 44,202
Other long-term liabilities 3,513
Accrued royalties 1,691
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Total liabilities 75,697
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Members' equity 32,083
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Total liabilities and members' equity $ 107,780
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
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(in thousands of dollars)
REVENUES
Commission revenues $ 319,270
Property management fees 23,113
Other revenues 4,861
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Total 347,244
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Commissions and royalties 205,199
Sales administration 11,062
General and administration 62,577
Rent 16,532
Advertising and promotions 19,977
Depreciation 5,138
Amortization of intangible assets 410
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Total costs and expenses 320,895
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Operating income 26,349
Other income (expense)
Interest income 433
Interest expense (6,138)
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Net income before taxes 20,644
Income tax expense 1,140
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Net income $ 19,504
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' EQUITY
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
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(in thousands of dollars)
BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2006 $ 21,462
Net income 19,504
Distributions to members (8,883)
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2006 $ 32,083
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
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(in thousands of dollars)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 19,504
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities
Depreciation 5,138
Amortization 410
Interest paid in kind 387
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Receivable (2,129)
Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,968
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,760
Commissions payable 1,437
Other liabilities (225)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 30,250
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (6,486)
Contingent purchase price payments (163)
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Net cash used in investing activities (6,649)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments on notes payable to related parties (9,895)
Payments on notes payable and other obligations (900)
Distribution to members (8,883)
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Net cash used in financing activities (19,678)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 3,923
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Beginning of period 15,384
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End of period $ 19,307
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid $ 5,289
Income taxes paid $ 1,034
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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DECEMBER 31, 2006
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1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Douglas
Elliman Realty, LLC, formerly Montauk Battery Realty, LLC, a New York
limited liability company, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the
"Company"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have
been eliminated in consolidation.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
The Company is primarily engaged in the real estate brokerage business
through its principal subsidiaries, Douglas Elliman, LLC ("Douglas
Elliman"), a residential real estate brokerage company based in New
York, New York and its Long Island based operations, B&H Associates of
New York, LLC and B&H of the Hamptons, LLC, both of which conduct
business as Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate ("Prudential Douglas
Elliman"). The Company is also engaged in property management through
its subsidiary, Residential Management Group, LLC, which conducts
business as Douglas Elliman Property Management ("DEPM").
ORGANIZATION
On October 15, 2002, Montauk Battery Realty, LLC was formed to
consolidate the ownership of the then Company's operating entities, B&H
Associates of New York, LLC and B&H of the Hamptons, LLC, under one
company, which was completed on December 19, 2002. On March 14, 2003,
the Company acquired Douglas Elliman and DEPM and, on May 19, 2003,
Montauk Battery Realty, LLC changed its name to Douglas Elliman Realty,
LLC.
In October 2004, upon receipt of required regulatory approvals, the
Company purchased all of the interest in Burr Enterprises Ltd., which
conducts business as Preferred Empire Mortgage Company ("Preferred").
Preferred is a mortgage broker.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments with an
original maturity of less than three months to be cash equivalents.
AGENCY ACCOUNTS
DEPM, acting as an agent for its managed properties, manages cash held
in separate trust bank accounts in the name of the owners. The cash
represents net collections made for the accounts of the owners of
managed properties in connection with the services rendered by DEPM. At
December 31, 2006, such cash was approximately $40,000. Since this cash
is not an asset of the Company, it is not included in the accompanying
statement of financial position.
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; costs of
major additions and betterments are capitalized. When property and
equipment are sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related
accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any
resulting gain or loss is reflected in other income.
Depreciation is provided on the straight line method over the estimated
useful lives of the related assets. The cost of leasehold improvements
is amortized over the lesser of the length of the related leases or the
estimated useful lives of the improvements.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
If there is an event or a change in circumstances that indicates the
basis of the Company's long-lived assets may not be recoverable, the
Company's policy is to assess any impairment in value by making a
comparison of the current and projected operating cash flows of the
asset over its remaining useful life, on an undiscounted basis and
without interest charges, to the carrying value of the asset. Such
carrying amounts would be adjusted, if necessary, to reflect an
impairment in the value of the assets. There were no such impairment
charges in 2006.
GOODWILL AND TRADEMARKS
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142,
"Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS No. 142"), the Company
does not amortize goodwill and trademarks, which are deemed to have an
indefinite useful life. The Company assesses goodwill and trademarks for
impairment using fair value measurement techniques on an annual basis.
Based on such annual review, no impairment adjustment is required.
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Other intangible assets consist primarily of management contracts.
Amortization of management contracts is being provided over fifteen
years.
DEFERRED FINANCING CHARGES
Deferred financing charges consist primarily of professional fees
related to the acquisition of new financing and the restructuring of the
Company's debt obligations. These are being amortized over the life of
the related debt obligations.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Real estate and mortgage commissions earned by the Company's real estate
brokerage business are recorded as revenue on a gross basis upon the
closing of a real estate transaction (i.e., the purchase or sale of a
home). Property management fees earned by DEPM are recorded as revenue
when the related services are performed.
ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in operating
expenses.
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INCOME TAXES
The Company is a limited liability company. The members of a limited
liability company are taxed on their proportionate share of the
Company's taxable income. Accordingly, no provision or liability for
federal income taxes is included in the financial statements, except for
Preferred Empire Mortgage which is taxed as a C Corporation. Preferred's
income tax expense includes $517 of current tax expense and $22 of
deferred tax expense, of which $383 is federal tax expense, and $156 is
state and local tax expense. Taxes for New York City operations of $601
are included in the financial statements as New York City does not
follow federal tax regulations for limited liability companies.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair value of a financial instrument represents the amount at which
the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between
willing parties, other than in a forced sale or liquidation. Significant
differences can arise between the fair value and carrying amount of
financial instruments that are recognized at historical amounts.
The carrying amounts of the Company's cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, accounts payable and other current liabilities
approximate fair value because of their short maturity. The carrying
value of the Company's long-term debt approximates fair value because
the underlying instruments are variable interest rate notes. The fair
value of the Company's subordinated debt approximates $21,600 at
December 31, 2006.
3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment at December 31, 2006 consist of the following:
2006
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment $ 20,184
Computer software 3,441
Leasehold improvements 13,738
Automobiles 109
Construction in progress 1,827
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39,299
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Less, accumulated depreciation and amortization (19,761)
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$ 19,538
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The estimated useful life of furniture, fixtures and office equipment at
December 31, 2006 ranges from five to ten years. Computer software has
an estimated useful life of three to five years, and automobiles have a
life of six years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated based on the
lesser of the remaining life of the lease or the useful life of the
leasehold improvement. Depreciation expense for the year ended December
31, 2006 was $5,138. Computer software had a net book value of $1,711 at
December 31, 2006, and the related amortization expense included in the
above was $658 for the year then ended.
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4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets at December 31, 2006 consist of the following:
2006
Goodwill $ 38,087
Trademarks 21,663
Deferred financing charges 506
Other intangible assets 4,308
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64,564
Less, accumulated amortization (2,848)
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$ 61,716
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In accordance with SFAS No. 142, the Company does not amortize goodwill
and trademarks, which have indefinite lives. Amortization expense for
the year ended December 31, 2006 was $410. Amortization expense is
estimated to be $344, $293, $253, $218, and $118 for the five years
ended December 31, 2006 through 2011, respectively. Accumulated
amortization on deferred financing costs is $261, and on other
intangible assets is $2,587 at December 31, 2006.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended
December 31, 2006 was as follows:
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY
BROKERAGE MANAGEMENT TOTAL
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2005 $ 37,921 $ 3 $ 37,924
Contingent purchase price payments 163 -- 163
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BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006 $ 38,084 $ 3 $ 38,087
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5. NOTES PAYABLE AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Notes payable, capital leases and other obligations at December 31, 2006
consist of:
2006
Notes payable and other obligations
Payment obligation - former owner $ 262
Term note payable - bank 1,269
Notes payable issued in connection with acquisitions 765
Capital leases payable 6
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Total notes payable, capital leases and other obligations 2,302
Less, current maturities (1,897)
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Amount due after one year $ 405
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PAYMENT OBLIGATION -- FORMER OWNER:
In connection with the acquisition of Douglas Elliman, the Company
assumed an obligation to make a payment to a former owner of Douglas
Elliman in an amount up to $4,000, due in 2003 and 2004. The first
payment was made in 2003. The second liability for the payment was
settled in 2005, with a partial payment to the former owner, and a
partial assumption of a deferred compensation liability. The remaining
liability is payable in 2007, 2011, and 2012.
TERM NOTE PAYABLE -- BANK:
In December 2002, Prudential Douglas Elliman borrowed $1,940 from a
bank, bearing interest at 7% per annum, due in 2007. Principal is
amortized in the amount of $15 per month during the term of the loan.
The loan is collateralized by the assets of Prudential Douglas Elliman
to the extent of the unpaid principal and interest.
NOTES PAYABLE ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH ACQUISITIONS AND CAPITAL LEASES
PAYABLE:
Prudential Douglas Elliman has various other notes issued in connection
with acquisitions of real estate brokerage companies and capital leases
payable bearing interest at various rates up to 14.5%, which mature
through 2009. Assets under capital lease are primarily office equipment
and furniture, and have a net book value of $45 at December 31, 2006.
SCHEDULED MATURITIES:
Scheduled maturities of notes payable, capital leases and other
obligations are as follows:
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 2006
2007 $ 1,897
2008 102
2009 100
2010 --
2011 146
2012 57
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Total $ 2,302
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6. NOTES PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES
Notes payable to related parties at December 31, 2006 consist of:
2006
Acquisition term note payable - PREFSA $ 25,504
Acquisition subordinated notes payable - PREFSA 8,875
Acquisition subordinated note payable - Vector (fka New Valley) 8,875
Franchise term notes payable - PREA 3,201
Note payable - officer 230
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Total notes payable to related parties 46,685
Less, current maturities (2,483)
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Amount due after one year $ 44,202
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ACQUISITION TERM NOTE PAYABLE - PREFSA:
In connection with the acquisition of Douglas Elliman and DEPM,
Prudential Real Estate Financial Services of America, Inc. ( PREFSA )
lent the Company $52,500 of Senior Secured Debt, maturing in 2011 (the
"Term Note"). The Term Note bears interest at prime rate (8.25% at
December 31, 2006) plus 2% and is collateralized by substantially all
the assets of the Company. The Term Note provides for monthly payments
of 3% of gross revenues of Douglas Elliman and Prudential Douglas
Elliman prior to March 15, 2005 and 4.5% thereafter so long as the Term
Note is outstanding. The payments based on gross revenues are applied
first to interest and then to outstanding principal. Additional
principal payments are due on June 1 of each year in the amount equal to
60% of the Company's Excess Cash Flow, which is defined in the Term Note
loan agreement as the prior year's net income plus cash proceeds
received from asset sales and depreciation and amortization expense,
less cash capital expenditures, principal payments on notes payable and
capital leases (excluding the revolving note facility discussed below),
and tax distributions made to the Company's members. The Term Note
includes covenants that, among other things, require the Company to meet
certain financial ratios, limit the Company's ability to incur debt, and
limit capital expenditures.
SUBORDINATED NOTES PAYABLE -- PREFSA AND NEW VALLEY:
In connection with the acquisition of Douglas Elliman and DEPM, PREFSA
and New Valley each lent the Company $9,500 of subordinated debt, due
2013 (the "Subordinated Debt"). The Subordinated Debt is subordinate to
the Term Note and bears interest at 12% per annum, of which 10% is
payable in cash and 2% accrues and is added to the principal amount.
Interest added to the principal balance in 2006 was $387. In connection
with the issuance of the Subordinated Debt, PREFSA and New Valley each
acquired additional membership interests representing a 15%
fully-diluted interest in the Company. Based on an appraisal conducted
by a third party, the Company valued those membership interests at
$2,500 and recorded this amount as a reduction to the principal amount
of the Subordinated Debt. The Company is amortizing the value of these
membership interests over the term of the Subordinated Debt. The amount
amortized to interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2006 was
$224. Principal payments are due on June 1 of each year in an amount
equal to 20% of the Company's Excess Cash Flow computed in the same
manner as defined in the Term Note loan agreement.
FRANCHISE TERM NOTES PAYABLE:
In December 2002, The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. ("PREA" or
the "Franchiser"), an affiliate of PREFSA, lent Prudential Douglas
Elliman $3,300 bearing interest at 9% per annum and due in annual
installments of principal and interest of $514 through 2012.
In March 2003, PREA lent Douglas Elliman $1,250 bearing interest at 8%
per annum and due in annual installments of principal and interest of
$186 through 2013.
REVOLVING LOAN FACILITY:
In March 2003, the Company and PREFSA entered into a revolving loan
facility for $5,000, available until September 2006. Borrowings under
the facility bore interest at prime rate plus 1.5% and were
collateralized by substantially all the assets of the Company. This
facility has not been renewed.
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NOTE PAYABLE -- OFFICER:
As of December 31, 2006, the Company was indebted to a member and
executive officer of Douglas Elliman Realty, in the amount of $230 with
interest at prime rate plus 1.5% (9.75% at December 31, 2006). The
principal amount is due on June 1 of each year in the amount equal to
approximately 8.29% of the Company's Excess Cash Flow, which is computed
in the same manner as defined in the Term Loan agreements, provided New
Valley receives an equal payment and PREFSA receives a proportionate
payment, each as a return of capital.
SCHEDULED MATURITIES:
Scheduled maturities of debt to related parties are presented below. The
table does not include the Company's obligations to make principal
payments under the Term Note, the Subordinated Notes, or the note
payable to such officer based on percentages of future gross revenues or
future Excess Cash Flow.
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 2006
2007 $ 2,483
2008 459
2009 499
2010 542
2011 24,271
Thereafter 18,431
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Total $ 46,685
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7. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND ROYALTY FEES
Douglas Elliman is party to a franchise agreement with PREA entered into
in March 2003. The agreement provides for Douglas Elliman to make
monthly payments of royalty fees to PREA based on the level of gross
revenue, with a royalty rate ranging from 1.8% to 6.0% of gross revenues
earned. Pursuant to the franchise agreement, Douglas Elliman was granted
a 25% deferral of applicable royalty fees for 2006, which is payable in
monthly installments, beginning in the first month of the fourth year. A
balance of $2,013 was accrued at December 31, 2006 of which $322 is
included in accrued expenses, with the remainder in long-term accrued
royalties. The royalty percentage was 1.90% for the year ended December
31, 2006. The agreement also provides for Douglas Elliman to remit
advertising and annual franchise fees to PREA, which are based on gross
revenues and the number of offices occupied.
Prudential Douglas Elliman is party to a franchise agreement with PREA
entered into in December 2002. The Agreement provides for Prudential
Douglas Elliman to make monthly payments of royalty fees to PREA based
on 2.24% of gross revenues earned for the first five years and on a
scale ranging from 1.8% to 6.0% of gross revenues earned thereafter. The
agreement also provides for Prudential Douglas Elliman to remit
advertising and annual franchise fees, which are based on gross revenues
and the number of offices occupied.
For the year ended December 31, 2006, total fees incurred under the
franchise agreements amounted to approximately $5,892.
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DECEMBER 31, 2006
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(in thousands of dollars)
The Franchiser has significant rights over the use of the franchised
service marks and the conduct of the brokerage companies' business. The
franchise agreements require the companies to coordinate with the
Franchiser on significant matters relating to their operations,
including the opening and closing of offices, make substantial royalty
payments to the Franchiser and contribute significant amounts to
national advertising funds maintained by the Franchiser, indemnify the
Franchiser against losses arising out of the operations of their
business under the franchise agreements and maintain standards and
comply with guidelines relating to their operations which are applicable
to all franchisees of the Franchiser's real estate franchise system.
The Franchiser has the right to terminate Douglas Elliman's and
Prudential Douglas Elliman's franchises, upon the occurrence of certain
events, including a bankruptcy or insolvency event, a change in control,
a transfer of rights under the franchise agreement and a failure to
promptly pay amounts due under the franchise agreements.
The franchise agreements grant Douglas Elliman and Prudential Douglas
Elliman exclusive franchises in New York for the counties of Nassau and
Suffolk on Long Island and for Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan, subject
to various exceptions and to meeting certain annual revenue thresholds.
If Douglas Elliman or Prudential Douglas Elliman fails to achieve these
levels of revenues for two consecutive years or otherwise materially
breaches the franchise agreements, the Franchiser would have the right
to terminate the applicable brokerage company's exclusivity rights.
A termination of Douglas Elliman's or Prudential Douglas Elliman's
franchise agreement could have a material adverse affect on the Company.
8. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS
Douglas Elliman, Prudential Douglas Elliman and DEPM sponsor individual
401(k) plans which allow eligible employees to make pre-tax
contributions. Employees who have completed one year of service, as
defined, are eligible to participate in the plans. The plans provide for
matching employer contributions of 10% of employee contributions up to a
maximum annual contribution of $12 per employee. Participants are
immediately vested in their contributions made. Matching contributions
for the year ended December 31, 2006 amounted to $371.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
LAWSUITS
The Company is involved in litigation through the normal course of
business. Certain claims arising before the date of acquisition of
Douglas Elliman and DEPM are subject to indemnification agreements with
the prior owners. The majority of these claims have been referred to the
insurance carrier and related counsel. The Company believes that the
resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on
the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the
Company.
LEASES
The Company and its subsidiaries are obligated under various operating
lease agreements for office facilities. Certain leases are
non-cancelable and expire on various dates through September 2013.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006
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(in thousands of dollars)
Future minimum rental payments under the operating leases at December
31, 2006 are as follows:
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 2006
2007 $ 12,951
2008 12,023
2009 8,370
2010 6,922
2011 5,761
Thereafter 33,726
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Total $ 79,753
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10. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company and its subsidiaries may, from time to time, maintain demand
deposits in excess of federally insured limits in the normal course of
business. At December 31, 2006, cash balances in excess of insured
limits were approximately $19,038. The Company places its cash and cash
equivalents with financial institutions with high credit ratings.
11. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company reports using separate business segments, defined by the
different services offered. The following table presents certain
financial information of the Company's continuing operations as of and
for the year ended December 31, 2006. Corporate loss consists solely of
the Company's net interest expense.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MORTGAGE 2006
BROKERAGE MANAGEMENT BROKERAGE CORPORATE TOTAL
Revenues $ 308,634 $ 23,113 $ 15,497 $ -- $ 347,244
Net income (loss) 25,535 (406) 711 (6,336) 19,504
Identifiable assets 99,804 4,625 3,351 -- 107,780
Depreciation and amortization 4,322 1,100 126 -- 5,548
Capital expenditures 6,273 135 78 -- 6,486
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
PAGE(S)
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm............... 21
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.......................... 22
Consolidated Statement of Operations.................................. 23
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members' Equity.................. 24
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.................................. 25
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................ 26 - 37
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Managers and the Members
of Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC:
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying
index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC and Subsidiaries (the "Company") at December 31,
2005 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then
ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these
statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, 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.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Melville, New York
February 23, 2006
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
2005
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,384
Commission receivables 1,696
Other receivables 3,518
Other current assets 763
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Total current assets 21,361
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Property and equipment, net 17,973
Goodwill 37,924
Trademarks 21,663
Other intangible assets, net 2,072
Deferred financing charges 308
Security deposits and other non current assets 1,271
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Total assets $102,572
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LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of notes payable and other obligations $ 2,437
Current portion of notes payable to related parties 2,333
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 7,989
Accrued compensation 5,196
Commissions payable 3,292
Other current liabilities 500
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Total current liabilities 21,747
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Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion 765
Notes payable to related parties, less current portion 53,657
Other long-term liabilities 3,047
Accrued royalties 1,894
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Total liabilities 81,110
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Members' equity 21,462
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Total liabilities and members' equity $102,572
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
2005
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REVENUES
Commission revenues $303,291
Property management fees 22,486
Other revenues 4,298
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Total 330,075
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Commissions and royalties 195,056
Sales administration 13,290
General and administration 53,858
Rent 14,681
Advertising and promotions 20,588
Depreciation 4,896
Amortization of intangible assets 899
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Total costs and expenses 303,268
Operating income 26,807
Other income (expenses)
Interest income 299
Interest expense (6,273)
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Net income before taxes 20,833
Income tax expense 782
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Net income $ 20,051
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' EQUITY
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
2005
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BALANCE, JANUARY 1,2005 $10,723
Net income 20,051
Distributions to members (9,312)
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2005 $21,462
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
2005
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 20,051
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities
Depreciation 4,896
Amortization 899
Interest paid in kind 389
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
effects of acquisitions
Commission receivable 119
Prepaid expenses and other assets (1,895)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,739
Commissions payable (2,228)
Other liabilities 1,016
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Net cash provided by operating activities 24,986
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (7,347)
Business acquisitions (680)
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Net cash used in investing activities (8,027)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments on notes payable to related parties (11,452)
Payments on notes payable and other obligations (2,186)
Distribution to members (9,312)
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Net cash used in financing activities (22,950)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (5,991)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Beginning of period 21,375
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End of period $ 15,384
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid $ 6,273
Income taxes paid $ 384
Non-cash investing and financing activities - see Note 3.
The accompanying notes are an interal part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Douglas
Elliman Realty, LLC, formerly Montauk Battery Realty, LLC, a New York
limited liability company, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the
"Company"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have
been eliminated in consolidation.
Nature of Operations
The Company is primarily engaged in the real estate brokerage business
through its principal subsidiaries, Douglas Elliman, LLC ("Douglas
Elliman"), a residential real estate brokerage company based in New York,
New York and its Long Island based operations, B&H Associates of New York,
LLC and B&H of the Hamptons, LLC, both of which conduct business as
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate ("Prudential Douglas Elliman"). The
Company is also engaged in property management through its subsidiary,
Residential Management Group, LLC, which conducts business as Douglas
Elliman Property Management ("DEPM").
Organization
On October 15, 2002, Montauk Battery Realty, LLC was formed to consolidate
the ownership of the then Company's operating entities, B&H Associates of
New York, LLC and B&H of the Hamptons, LLC, under one company, which was
completed on December 19, 2002. On March 14, 2003, the Company acquired
Douglas Elliman and DEPM and, on May 19, 2003, Montauk Battery Realty, LLC
changed its name to Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC.
In October 2004, upon receipt of required regulatory approvals, the Company
purchased all of the interest in Burr Enterprises Ltd., which conducts
business as Preferred Empire Mortgage Company ("Preferred"). Preferred is a
mortgage broker.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
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.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. The Company considers all highly liquid
financial instruments with an original maturity of less than three months
to be cash equivalents.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
Property and Equipment. Property, equipment and leasehold improvements are
stated at cost. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred;
costs of major additions and betterments are capitalized. When property and
equipment are sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related
accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting
gain or loss is reflected in other revenues.
Depreciation is provided on the straight line method over the estimated
useful lives of the related assets. The cost of leasehold improvements is
amortized over the lesser of the length of the related leases or the
estimated useful lives of the improvements.
Goodwill and Trademarks. In accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS
No. 142"), the Company does not amortize goodwill and trademarks, which are
deemed to have an indefinite useful life. The Company assesses goodwill and
trademarks for impairment using fair value measurement techniques on an
annual basis. Based on such annual review, no impairment adjustment is
required.
Other intangible assets. Other intangible assets consist primarily of
management contracts. Amortization of management contracts is being
provided over fifteen years.
Deferred Financing Charges. Deferred financing charges consist primarily of
professional fees related to the acquisition of new financing and the
restructuring of the Company's debt obligations in March 2003. These are
being amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related debt
obligations which approximates amortization expense under the effective
interest method.
Revenue Recognition. Real estate commissions earned by the Company's real
estate brokerage business are recorded as revenue on a gross basis upon the
closing of a real estate transaction (i.e., the purchase or sale of a
home). Property management fees earned by DEPM are recorded as revenue when
the related services are performed.
Advertising Costs. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are
included in operating expenses.
Income Taxes. The Company is a limited liability company. The members of a
limited liability company are taxed on their proportionate share of the
Company's taxable income. Accordingly, no provision or liability for
federal income taxes is included in the financial statements, except for
Preferred Empire Mortgage which is taxed as a C Corporation. Taxes for New
York City operations are included in the financial statements as New York
City does not follow federal tax regulations for limited liability
companies.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
3. ACQUISITIONS IN 2005
The Company acquired the interest of several real estate offices in four
transactions for an aggregate purchase price of $1,415. The results of
their operations are included in the consolidated financial statements from
the dates of acquisition. The Company's acquisition objective was to
leverage its position in the real estate brokerage business in the New York
metropolitan area.
The acquisitions have been accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 141,
"Business Combinations". The cost of the acquisitions was allocated to the
assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimates of their
respective fair values at the date of acquisition, which approximated their
book values. The costs of the acquisitions were allocated to goodwill for
$1,248, to fixed assets for $2, and to listings for $165. The purchases
were primarily funded from the Company's operations, and the Company issued
a note for $733 for one of the real estate transactions. Goodwill acquired
is amortizable over 15 years for U.S. income tax purposes. Pro forma
information has not been presented because the net impact of the
acquisitions would not have been significant to the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements.
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment at December 31, 2005 consist of the following:
2005
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Furniture, fixtures and office equipment $ 14,742
Computer software 5,416
Leasehold improvements 11,928
Automobiles 80
Construction in progress 430
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Total 32,596
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Less, accumulated depreciation and amortization (14,623)
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Total $ 17,973
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The estimated useful life of furniture, fixtures and office equipment at
December 31, 2005 ranges from five to ten years. Computer software has an
estimated useful life of three to five years, and automobiles have a life
of six years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated based on the lesser of
the remaining life of the lease or the useful life of the leasehold
improvement. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2005 was
$4,896. Computer software had a net book value of $2,915 at December 31,
2005, and the related amortization expense included in the above was $967
for the year then ended.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets at December 31, 2005 consist of the following:
2005
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Goodwill $37,924
Trademarks 21,663
Deferred financing charges 506
Other intangible assets 3,926
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Total 64,019
Less, accumulated amortization (2,052)
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Total $61,967
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In accordance with SFAS No. 142, the Company does not amortize goodwill and
trademarks, which have indefinite lives. Amortization expense for the year
ended December 31, 2005 was $899, which includes $165 of amortization of
customer-based intangible assets acquired and fully amortized during the
year. Amortization expense is estimated to be $405, $344, $293, $253, and
$218 for the five years ended December 31, 2006 through 2010, respectively.
Accumulated amortization on deferred financing costs is $198, and on other
intangible assets is $1,854 at December 31, 2005.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended December
31, 2005 was as follows:
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY
BROKERAGE MANAGEMENT TOTAL
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Balance as of December 31, 2004 $36,673 $ 3 $36,676
Acquisitions 1,248 -- 1,248
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Balance as of December 31, 2005 $37,921 $ 3 $37,924
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
6. NOTES PAYABLE AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Notes payable, capital leases and other obligations at December 31, 2005
consist of:
2005
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Notes payable and other obligations
Payment obligation - former owner $ 406
Term note payable - bank 1,430
Notes payable issued in connection with acquisitions 1,322
Capital leases payable 44
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Total notes payable, capital leases and other obligations 3,202
Less, current maturities (2,437)
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Amount due after one year $ 765
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Payment Obligation - Former Owner:
In connection with the acquisition of Douglas Elliman, the Company assumed
an obligation to make a payment to a former owner of Douglas Elliman in an
amount up to $4,000, due in 2003 and 2004. The obligation is subject to
certain claims and offsets the Company has against this former owner. The
2003 payment of $2,000 was made. A payment of $1,594 was paid during 2005,
and the Company assumed a liability for the remaining balance.
Term Note Payable - Bank:
In December 2002, Prudential Douglas Elliman borrowed $1,940 from a bank,
bearing interest at 7% per annum, due in January 2006. Principal is
amortized in the amount of $15 per month during the term of the loan. The
loan is collateralized by the assets of Prudential Douglas Elliman to the
extent of the unpaid principal and interest.
Notes payable issued in connection with acquisitions and capital leases
payable:
Prudential Douglas Elliman has various other notes issued in connection
with acquisitions of real estate brokerage companies and capital leases
payable bearing interest at various rates up to 14.5%, which mature through
2009. Assets under capital lease are primarily office equipment and
furniture, and have a net book value of $110 at December 31, 2005.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
Scheduled Maturities:
Scheduled maturities of notes payable, capital leases and other obligations
are as follows:
Year ending December 31 2005
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2006 $2,437
2007 564
2008 103
2009 98
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Total $3,202
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7. NOTES PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES
Notes payable to related parties at December 31, 2005 consist of:
2005
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Notes payable to related parties
Acquisition term note payable - PREFSA $35,058
Acquisition subordinated notes payable - PREFSA 8,570
Acquisition subordinated notes payable - New Valley 8,570
Franchise term notes payable - PREA 3,583
Note payable - officer 209
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Total notes payable to related parties 55,990
Less, current maturities (2,333)
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Amount due after one year $53,657
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Acquisition Term Note Payable - PREFSA:
In connection with the acquisition of Douglas Elliman and DEPM, Prudential
Real Estate Financial Services of America, Inc. ( PREFSA ) lent the Company
$52,500 of Senior Secured Debt, maturing in 2011 (the "Term Note"). The
Term Note bears interest at prime rate (7.25% at December 31, 2005) plus 2%
and is collateralized by substantially all the assets of the Company. The
Term Note provides for monthly payments of 3% of gross revenues of Douglas
Elliman and Prudential Douglas Elliman prior to March 15, 2005 and 4.5%
thereafter so long as the Term Note is outstanding. The payments based on
gross revenues are applied first to interest and then to outstanding
principal. Additional principal payments are due on June 1 of each year in
the amount equal to 60% of the Company's Excess Cash Flow, which is defined
in the Term Note loan agreement as the prior year's net income plus cash
proceeds received from asset sales and depreciation and amortization
expense, less cash capital expenditures, principal payments on notes
payable and capital leases (excluding the revolving note facility discussed
below), and tax distributions made to the Company's members. The Term Note
includes covenants that, among other things, require the Company to meet
certain financial ratios, limit the Company's ability to incur debt, and
limit capital expenditures.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
Subordinated Notes Payable - PREFSA and New Valley:
In connection with the acquisition of Douglas Elliman and DEPM, PREFSA and
New Valley each lent the Company $9,500 of subordinated debt, due 2013 (the
"Subordinated Debt"). The Subordinated Debt is subordinate to the Term Note
and bears interest at 12% per annum, of which 10% is payable in cash and 2%
accrues and is added to the principal amount. Interest added to the
principal balance in 2005 was $389. In connection with the issuance of the
Subordinated Debt, PREFSA and New Valley each acquired additional
membership interests representing a 15% fully-diluted interest in the
Company. Based on an appraisal conducted by an third party, the Company
valued those membership interests at $2,500 and recorded this amount as a
reduction to the principal amount of the Subordinated Debt. The Company is
amortizing the value of these membership interests over the term of the
Subordinated Debt. The amount amortized to interest expense for the year
ended December 31, 2005 was $172. Principal payments are due on June 1 of
each year in an amount equal to 20% of the Company's Excess Cash Flow
computed in the same manner as defined in the Term Note loan agreement.
Franchise term notes payable:
In December 2002, The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. ("PREA" or
the "Franchiser"), an affiliate of PREFSA, lent Prudential Douglas Elliman
$3,300 bearing interest at 9% per annum and due in annual installments of
principal and interest of $514 through 2012.
In March 2003, PREA lent Douglas Elliman $1,250 bearing interest at 8% per
annum and due in annual installments of principal and interest of $186
through 2013.
Revolving Loan Facility:
In March 2003, the Company and PREFSA entered into a revolving loan
facility for $5,000, available until March 2006. Borrowings under the
facility bear interest at prime rate plus 1.5% and are collateralized by
substantially all the assets of the Company. As of December 31, 2005,
$5,000 was available under the facility.
Note payable - Officer:
As of December 31, 2005, the Company was indebted to a member and executive
officer of Douglas Elliman Realty, in the amount of $209 with interest at
prime rate plus 1.5%. The principal amount is due on June 1 of each year in
the amount equal to approximately 8.29% of the Company's Excess Cash Flow,
which is computed in the same manner as defined in the Term Loan
agreements, provided New Valley receives an equal payment and PREFSA
receives a proportionate payment, each as a return of capital.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
Scheduled Maturities:
Scheduled maturities of debt to related parties are presented below. The
table does not include the Company's obligations to make principal payments
under the Term Note, the Subordinated Notes, or the note payable to such
officer based on percentages of future Gross Revenues or future Excess Cash
Flow.
Year ending December 31 2005
----------------------- -------
2006 $ 2,333
2007 415
2008 451
2009 491
2010 534
Thereafter 51,766
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Total $55,990
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8. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND ROYALTY FEES
Douglas Elliman is party to a franchise agreement with PREA entered into in
March 2003. The agreement provides for Douglas Elliman to make monthly
payments of royalty fees to PREA based on the level of gross revenue, with
a royalty rate ranging from 1.8% to 6.0% of gross revenues earned. Pursuant
to the franchise agreement, Douglas Elliman was granted a 25% deferral of
applicable royalty fees for 2005, which is payable in monthly installments
beginning in the first month of the fourth year. A balance of $2,135 was
accrued at December 31, 2005 of which $241 included in accrued expenses.
The royalty percentage was 1.90% for the year ended December 31, 2005. The
agreement also provides for Douglas Elliman to remit advertising and annual
franchise fees to PREA, which are based on gross revenues and the number of
offices occupied.
Prudential Douglas Elliman is party to a franchise agreement with PREA
entered into in December 2002. The Agreement provides for Prudential
Douglas Elliman to make monthly payments of royalty fees to PREA based on
2.24% of gross revenues earned for the first five years and on a scale
ranging from 1.8% to 6.0% of gross revenues earned thereafter. The
agreement also provides for Prudential Douglas Elliman to remit advertising
and annual franchise fees, which are based on gross revenues and the number
of offices occupied.
For the year ended December 31, 2005, total royalty fees incurred under the
franchise agreements amounted to approximately $4,798.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
The Franchiser has significant rights over the use of the franchised
service marks and the conduct of the brokerage companies' business. The
franchise agreements require the companies to coordinate with the
Franchiser on significant matters relating to their operations, including
the opening and closing of offices, make substantial royalty payments to
the Franchiser and contribute significant amounts to national advertising
funds maintained by the Franchiser, indemnify the Franchiser against losses
arising out of the operations of their business under the franchise
agreements and maintain standards and comply with guidelines relating to
their operations which are applicable to all franchisees of the
Franchiser's real estate franchise system.
The Franchiser has the right to terminate Douglas Elliman's and Prudential
Douglas Elliman's franchises, upon the occurrence of certain events,
including a bankruptcy or insolvency event, a change in control, a transfer
of rights under the franchise agreement and a failure to promptly pay
amounts due under the franchise agreements. A termination of Douglas
Elliman's or Prudential Douglas Elliman's franchise agreement could have a
material adverse affect on the Company.
The franchise agreements grant Douglas Elliman and Prudential Douglas
Elliman exclusive franchises in New York for the counties of Nassau and
Suffolk on Long Island and for Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan, subject to
various exceptions and to meeting certain annual revenue thresholds. If
Douglas Elliman or Prudential Douglas Elliman fails to achieve these levels
of revenues for two consecutive years or otherwise materially breaches the
franchise agreements, the Franchiser would have the right to terminate the
applicable brokerage company's exclusivity rights. A loss of these rights
could have a material adverse affect on the Company.
9. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS
Douglas Elliman, Prudential Douglas Elliman and DEPM sponsor individual
401(k) plans which allow eligible employees to make pre-tax contributions.
Employees who have completed one year of service, as defined, are eligible
to participate in the plans. The plans provide for matching employer
contributions of 10% of employee contributions up to a maximum annual
contribution of $12 per employee. Participants are immediately vested in
their contributions made. Matching contributions for the year ended
December 31, 2005 amounted to $305.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Lawsuits
The Company is involved in litigation through the normal course of
business. Certain claims arising before the date of acquisition of Douglas
Elliman and DEPM are subject to indemnification agreements with the prior
owners. The majority of these claims have been referred to the insurance
carrier and related counsel. The Company believes that the resolution of
these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial
position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
Leases
The Company and its subsidiaries are obligated under various operating
lease agreements for office facilities. Certain leases are non-cancelable
and expire on various dates through September 2013.
Future minimum rental payments under the operating leases at December 31,
2005 are as follows:
Year ending December 31 2005
----------------------- -------
2006 $13,538
2007 12,490
2008 11,031
2009 7,101
2010 5,577
Thereafter 34,494
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Total $84,231
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11. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company and its subsidiaries may, from time to time, maintain demand
deposits in excess of federally insured limits in the normal course of
business. At December 31, 2005, cash balances in excess of insured limits
were approximately $13,200.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
12. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company reports using separate business segments, defined by the
different services offered. The following table presents certain financial
information of the Company's continuing operations as of and for the year
ended December 31, 2005. Corporate loss consists solely of the Company's
net interest expense.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MORTGAGE 2005
BROKERAGE MANAGEMENT BROKERAGE CORPORATE TOTAL
----------- ---------- --------- --------- --------
Revenues $295,098 $22,486 $12,491 $ -- $330,075
Net income (loss) 26,929 (1,017) 525 (6,386) 20,051
Identifiable assets 94,735 5,261 2,576 -- 102,572
Depreciation and amortization 4,153 1,484 158 -- 5,795
Capital expenditures 6,958 293 96 -- 7,347
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DECEMBER 31, 2004
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PAGE(S)
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm..................39
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.............................40
Consolidated Statement of Operations.....................................41
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members' Equity.....................42
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.....................................43
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..........................44 - 55
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Managers and the Members
of Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC:
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying
index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC and Subsidiaries (the "Company") at December 31,
2004 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then
ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these
statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, 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.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Melville, New York
February 18, 2005
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
DECEMBER 31, 2004
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 21,375
Commission receivables 1,814
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,912
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Total current assets 26,101
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Property and equipment, net 15,520
Goodwill 36,676
Trademarks 21,663
Other intangible assets, net 2,748
Deferred financing charges 370
Security deposits 650
Other assets 92
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Total assets $103,820
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LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of notes payable and other obligations $ 2,491
Current portion of notes payable to related parties 2,507
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 7,436
Accrued compensation 4,808
Commissions payable 5,520
Other current liabilities 500
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Total current liabilities 23,262
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Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion 2,063
Notes payable to related parties, less current portion 64,647
Other long-term liabilities 1,838
Accrued royalties 1,287
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Total liabilities 93,097
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Commitments and contingencies
Members' equity 10,723
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Total liabilities and members' equity $103,820
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
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REVENUES
Commission revenues $ 258,388
Property management fees 22,939
Other revenues 5,489
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Total 286,816
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Commissions and royalties 168,164
Sales administration 13,170
General and administration 45,191
Rent 12,137
Advertising and promotions 15,200
Depreciation 4,533
Amortization of intangible assets 968
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Total costs and expenses 259,363
Operating income 27,453
Other income (expenses)
Interest income 71
Interest expense (6,279)
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Net income before taxes 21,245
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Income tax expense 645
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Net income $ 20,600
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' EQUITY
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
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BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2004 $ (288)
Net income 20,600
Distributions to members (9,589)
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2004 $ 10,723
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 20,600
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities
Depreciation 4,533
Amortization 968
Interest paid in kind 392
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions
Accounts receivable (182)
Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,003
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 4,579
Commissions payable 2,995
Other liabilities 3,125
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Net cash provided by operating activities 38,013
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (8,413)
Business acquisitions (3,293)
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Net cash used in investing activities (11,706)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments on notes payable to related parties (5,594)
Payments on notes payable and other obligations (396)
Payments on notes receivable 1,585
Distribution to members (9,589)
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Net cash used in financing activities (13,994)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 12,313
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Beginning of period 9,062
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End of period $ 21,375
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid $ 6,279
Income taxes paid $ 77
Non-cash investing and financing activities -- see Note 4.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
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1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Douglas
Elliman Realty, LLC, formerly Montauk Battery Realty, LLC, a New York
limited liability company, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the
"Company"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have
been eliminated in consolidation.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
The Company is primarily engaged in the real estate brokerage business
through its principal subsidiaries, Douglas Elliman, LLC ("Douglas
Elliman"), a residential real estate brokerage company based in New
York, New York and its Long Island based operations, B&H Associates of
New York, LLC and B&H of the Hamptons, LLC, both of which conduct
business as Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate ("Prudential Douglas
Elliman"). The Company is also engaged in property management through
its subsidiary, Residential Management Group, LLC, which conducts
business as Douglas Elliman Property Management ("DEPM").
ORGANIZATION
On October 15, 2002, Montauk Battery Realty, LLC was formed to
consolidate the ownership of the then Company's operating entities, B&H
Associates of New York, LLC and B&H of the Hamptons, LLC, under one
company, which was completed on December 19, 2002. On March 14, 2003,
the Company acquired Douglas Elliman and DEPM and, on May 19, 2003,
Montauk Battery Realty, LLC changed its name to Douglas Elliman Realty,
LLC.
In October 2004, upon receipt of required regulatory approvals, the
Company purchased all of the interest in Burr Enterprises Ltd., which
conducts business as Preferred Empire Mortgage Company ("Preferred").
Preferred is a mortgage broker, and the seller is a former officer of
the Company. See Notes 3 and 4.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ESTIMATES. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
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.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS. The Company considers all highly liquid
financial instruments with an original maturity of less than three
months to be cash equivalents.
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT. Property, equipment and leasehold improvements
are stated at cost. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as
incurred; costs of major additions and betterments are capitalized.
When property and equipment are sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost
and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts
and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in other income.
Depreciation is provided on the straight line method over the estimated
useful lives of the related assets. The cost of leasehold improvements
is amortized over the lesser of the length of the related leases or the
estimated useful lives of the improvements.
GOODWILL AND TRADEMARKS. In accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets"
("SFAS No. 142"), the Company does not amortize goodwill and
trademarks, which are deemed to have an indefinite useful life. The
Company assesses goodwill and trademarks for impairment using fair
value measurement techniques on an annual basis.
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS. Other intangible assets consist primarily of
non-compete agreements and management contracts. Amortization of
non-compete agreements is being provided over the contractual term,
generally three years or less. Amortization of management contracts is
being provided over fifteen years.
DEFERRED FINANCING CHARGES. Deferred financing charges consist
primarily of professional fees related to the acquisition of new
financing and the restructuring of the Company's debt obligations in
March 2003. These are being amortized over the life of the related debt
obligations.
REVENUE RECOGNITION. Real estate commissions earned by the Company's
real estate brokerage business are recorded as revenue on a gross basis
upon the closing of a real estate transaction (i.e., the purchase or
sale of a home). Property management fees earned by DEPM are recorded
as revenue when the related services are performed.
ADVERTISING COSTS. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred
and are included in operating expenses.
INCOME TAXES. The Company is a limited liability company. The members
of a limited liability company are taxed on their proportionate share
of the Company's taxable income. Accordingly, no provision or liability
for federal income taxes is included in the financial statements. Taxes
for New York City operations are included in the financial statements
as New York City does not follow federal tax regulations for limited
liability companies.
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3. ACQUISITION OF DOUGLAS ELLIMAN AND DEPM
On March 14, 2003, the Company acquired from Insignia Financial Group,
Inc. ("Insignia") the operations of Douglas Elliman and DEPM and
related trademarks for $67,250 cash, $175 in closing costs and the
assumption of up to $4,000 of liabilities. The results of their
operations are included in the consolidated financial statements from
the date of acquisition. The Company's acquisition objective was to
leverage and expand its position in the real estate brokerage business
in the New York metropolitan area.
Douglas Elliman was founded in 1911 and is one of Manhattan's leading
residential real estate brokers, specializing in the high-end of the
sales and rental marketplaces. Douglas Elliman has twelve New York City
offices with more than 1,100 real estate brokers. DEPM is a leading
manager of rental, co-op and condominium housing in the New York
metropolitan area. DEPM provides full service third-party fee
management for approximately 250 properties, representing approximately
50,000 units in New York City, Nassau County, Northern New Jersey and
Westchester County.
To fund the acquisition, the Company borrowed $71,500 from two of its
members, Prudential Real Estate Financial Services of America, Inc.
("PREFSA") and New Valley Corporation ("New Valley"). PREFSA lent the
Company $52,500 of senior secured debt and PREFSA and New Valley each
lent the Company $9,500 of subordinated debt. In connection with the
issuance of the subordinated debt, PREFSA and New Valley each acquired
additional membership interests representing a 15% fully diluted
interest in the Company. Based on an appraisal conducted by an
independent third party, the Company valued these additional membership
interests at $2,500 and recorded this amount as a reduction to the
principal amount of the subordinated debt. The Company is amortizing
the value of these membership interests over the term of the
subordinated debt.
The acquisition of Douglas Elliman and DEPM has been accounted for in
accordance with SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations". The cost of
acquisition was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed based on estimates of their respective fair values at the date
of acquisition. Fair values were determined by an independent
third-party appraisal.
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The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation of
Douglas Elliman's and DEPM's assets acquired and liabilities assumed at
the date of acquisition.
ASSETS
Cash $ 650
Receivables 2,860
Other assets 462
Property and equipment 10,864
Customer-based intangible assets 4,057
Management contract intangible assets 2,734
Trademarks 21,663
Goodwill 33,617
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Total $76,907
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LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 6,407
Other obligations 4,000
Acquisition financing from related parties 66,500
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Total $76,907
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The Company assesses intangible assets for impairment using fair value
measurement techniques on an annual basis. In accordance with SFAS No.
142, the Company does not amortize goodwill and trademarks, which are
deemed to have an indefinite useful live. Douglas Elliman amortized the
entire amount of the acquired customer-based intangible assets of
$4,057 in the year ended December 31, 2003. DEPM is amortizing
management contracts over 15 years. This represents the expected period
of benefit from such assets. For U.S. income tax purposes, the Company
and Insignia elected to treat the acquisition of Douglas Elliman, DEPM
and the related trademarks as an asset acquisition. As a result, the
entire amount of intangible assets is amortizable over 15 years for
U.S. income tax purposes.
4. ACQUISITIONS IN 2004
The Company acquired the interest of Preferred for a purchase price of
$2,363, and the interest of several real estate offices in four
transactions for an aggregate purchase price of $1,230. The results of
their operations are included in the consolidated financial statements
from the dates of acquisition. The Company's acquisition objective was
to leverage its position in the real estate brokerage business in the
New York metropolitan area.
The acquisitions have been accounted for in accordance with SFAS No.
141, "Business Combinations". The cost of the acquisitions was
allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on
estimates of their respective fair values at the date of acquisition,
which approximated their book values. The costs of the acquisitions
were allocated to goodwill for $2,357, to fixed assets for $330, and to
other assets for $906. The purchases were primarily funded from the
Company's operations, and the Company issued a note for $300 for one of
the real estate transactions. Goodwill acquired is amortizable over 15
years for U.S. income tax purposes.
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5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment at December 31, 2004 consist of the following:
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment $ 12,803
Internally developed software 6,030
Leasehold improvements 8,319
Automobiles 80
Construction in progress 415
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Total 27,647
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Less, accumulated depreciation and amortization (12,127)
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Total $ 15,520
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The estimated useful life of furniture, fixtures and office equipment
at December 31, 2004 ranges from five to ten years. Internally
developed software has an estimated useful life of three to five years,
and automobiles have a life of six years. Leasehold improvements are
depreciated based on the lesser of the remaining life of the lease or
the useful life of the leasehold improvement. Depreciation expense for
the year ended December 31, 2004 was $4,533. Computer software had a
net book value of $3,818 at December 31, 2004, and the related
amortization expense included in depreciation expense was $1,091 for
the year then ended.
6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets at December 31, 2004 consist of the following:
Goodwill $ 36,676
Trademarks 21,663
Deferred financing charges 506
Other intangible assets 3,764
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Total 62,609
Less, accumulated amortization (1,153)
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Total $ 61,456
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In accordance with SFAS No. 142, the Company does not amortize goodwill
and trademarks, which have indefinite lives. Amortization expense for
the year ended December 31, 2004 was $968, which includes $78 of
amortization of customer-based intangible assets acquired and fully
amortized during the year. Amortization expense is estimated to be
$729, $405, $344, $293, and $251 for the five years ended December 31,
2005 through 2009, respectively.
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The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended
December 31, 2004 were as follows:
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY
BROKERAGE MANAGEMENT TOTAL
------- ---------- -------
Balance as of December 31, 2003 $34,316 $ 3 $34,319
Acquisitions 2,357 -- 2,357
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Balance as of December 31, 2004 $36,673 $ 3 $36,676
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7. DUE FROM RELATED PARTIES
A former officer of the Company used the proceeds he received from the
sale of Preferred to repay $1,585 due from that officer.
8. NOTES PAYABLE AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Notes payable, capital leases and other obligations at December 31,
2004 consist of:
2004
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Notes payable and other obligations
Payment obligation - former owner $ 2,000
Term note payable - bank 1,605
Notes payable issued in connection with acquisitions 830
Capital leases payable 119
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Total notes payable, capital leases and
other obligations 4,554
Less, current maturities (2,491)
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Amount due after one year $ 2,063
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In connection with the acquisition of Douglas Elliman, the Company
assumed an obligation to make a payment to a former owner of Douglas
Elliman in an amount up to $4,000, due in 2003 and 2004. The obligation
is subject to certain claims and offsets the Company has against this
former owner. The 2003 payment of $2,000 was made. The remaining
balance of $2,000 was due in August 2004, but is the subject to final
negotiation.
TERM NOTE PAYABLE - BANK:
In December 2002, Prudential Douglas Elliman borrowed $1,940 from a
bank, bearing interest at 7% per annum, due in January 2006. Principal
is amortized in the amount of $15 per month during the term of the
loan. The loan is collateralized by the assets of Prudential Douglas
Elliman to the extent of the unpaid principal and interest.
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NOTES PAYABLE ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH ACQUISITIONS AND CAPITAL LEASES
PAYABLE:
Prudential Douglas Elliman has various other notes issued in connection
with acquisitions of real estate brokerage companies and capital leases
payable bearing interest at various rates up to 14.5%, which mature
through 2009. Assets under capital lease are primarily office equipment
and furniture, and have a net book value of $167 at December 31, 2004.
SCHEDULED MATURITIES:
Scheduled maturities of notes payable, capital leases and other
obligations are as follows:
Year ending December 31 2004
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2005 $ 2,491
2006 1,658
2007 203
2008 103
2009 99
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Total $ 4,554
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9. NOTES PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES
Notes payable to related parties at December 31, 2004 consist of:
2004
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Notes payable to related parties
Acquisition term note payable - PREFSA $ 45,530
Acquisition subordinated notes payable - PREFSA 8,621
Acquisition subordinated notes payable - New Valley 8,621
Franchise term notes payable - PREA 3,939
Note payable - officer 443
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Total notes payable to related parties 67,154
Less, current maturities (2,507)
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Amount due after one year $ 64,647
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ACQUISITION TERM NOTE PAYABLE - PREFSA:
In connection with the acquisition of Douglas Elliman and DEPM, PREFSA
lent the Company $52,500 of Senior Secured Debt, maturing in 2011 (the
"Term Note"). The Term Note bears interest at prime rate plus 2% and is
collateralized by substantially all the assets of the Company. The Term
Note provides for monthly payments of 3% of gross revenues of Douglas
Elliman and Prudential Douglas Elliman prior to March 15, 2005 and 4.5%
thereafter so long as the Term Note is outstanding. The payments based
on gross revenues are applied first to interest and then to outstanding
principal. Additional principal payments are due on June 1 of each year
in the amount equal to 60% of the Company's Excess Cash Flow, which is
defined in the Term Note loan agreement as the prior year's net income
plus cash proceeds received from asset sales and depreciation and
amortization expense, less cash capital expenditures, principal
payments on notes payable and capital leases (excluding the revolving
note facility discussed below), and tax distributions made to the
Company's members. The Term Note includes covenants that, among other
things, require the Company to meet certain financial ratios, limit the
Company's ability to incur debt, and limit capital expenditures.
SUBORDINATED NOTES PAYABLE - PREFSA AND NEW VALLEY:
In connection with the acquisition of Douglas Elliman and DEPM, PREFSA
and New Valley each lent the Company $9,500 of subordinated debt, due
2013 (the "Subordinated Debt"). The Subordinated Debt is subordinate to
the Term Note and bears interest at 12% per annum, of which 10% is
payable in cash and 2% accrues and is added to the principal amount.
Interest added to the principal balance in 2004 was $392. In connection
with the issuance of the Subordinated Debt, PREFSA and New Valley each
acquired additional membership interests representing a 15%
fully-diluted interest in the Company. Based on an appraisal conducted
by an independent third party, the Company valued those membership
interests at $2,500 and recorded this amount as a reduction to the
principal amount of the Subordinated Debt. The Company is amortizing
the value of these membership interests over the term of the
Subordinated Debt. The amount amortized to interest expense for the
year ended December 31, 2004 was $172. Principal payments are due on
June 1 of each year in an amount equal to 20% of the Company's Excess
Cash Flow computed in the same manner as defined in the Term Note loan
agreement.
FRANCHISE TERM NOTES PAYABLE:
In December 2002, The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. ("PREA"
or the "Franchiser"), an affiliate of PREFSA, lent Prudential Douglas
Elliman $3,300 bearing interest at 9% per annum and due in annual
installments of principal and interest of $514 through 2012.
In March 2003, PREA lent Douglas Elliman $1,250 bearing interest at 8%
per annum and due in annual installments of principal and interest of
$186 through 2013.
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REVOLVING LOAN FACILITY:
In March 2003, the Company and PREFSA entered into a revolving loan
facility for $5,000, available until March 2006. Borrowings under the
facility bear interest at prime rate plus 1.5% and are collateralized
by substantially all the assets of the Company. As of December 31,
2004, $5,000 was available under the facility.
NOTE PAYABLE - OFFICER:
As of December 31, 2004, the Company was indebted to a member and
executive officer of Realty, in the amount of $443 with interest at
prime rate plus 1.5%. The principal amount is due on June 1 of each
year in the amount equal to approximately 8.29% of the Company's Excess
Cash Flow, which is computed in the same manner as defined in the Term
Loan agreements, provided New Valley receives an equal payment and
PREFSA receives a proportionate payment, each as a return of capital.
SCHEDULED MATURITIES:
Scheduled maturities of debt to related parties are presented below.
The table does not include the Company's obligations to make principal
payments under the Term Note, the Subordinated Notes, or the note
payable to such officer based on percentages of future Gross Revenues
or future Excess Cash Flow.
Year ending December 31 2004
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2005 $ 2,507
2006 574
2007 424
2008 461
2009 501
Thereafter 62,687
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Total $ 67,154
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10. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND ROYALTY FEES
Douglas Elliman is party to a franchise agreement with PREA entered
into in March 2003. The agreement provides for Douglas Elliman to make
monthly payments of royalty fees to PREA based on the level of gross
revenue, with a royalty rate ranging from 1.8% to 6.0% of gross
revenues earned. Pursuant to the franchise agreement, Douglas Elliman
was granted a 50% deferral of applicable royalty fees for 2004, which
is payable in monthly installments beginning in the first month of the
fourth year. A balance of $1,394 was accrued at December 31, 2004. The
royalty percentage was 2.07% for the year ended December 31, 2004. The
agreement also provides for Douglas Elliman to remit advertising and
annual franchise fees to PREA, which are based on gross revenues and
the number of offices occupied.
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Prudential Douglas Elliman is party to a franchise agreement with PREA
entered into in December 2002. The Agreement provides for Prudential
Douglas Elliman to make monthly payments of royalty fees to PREA based
on 2.24% of gross revenues earned for the first five years and on a
scale ranging from 1.8% to 6.0% of gross revenues earned thereafter.
The agreement also provides for Prudential Douglas Elliman to remit
advertising and annual franchise fees, which are based on gross
revenues and the number of offices occupied.
For the year ended December 31, 2004, total fees incurred under the
franchise agreements amounted to approximately $4,515.
The Franchiser has significant rights over the use of the franchised
service marks and the conduct of the brokerage companies' business. The
franchise agreements require the companies to coordinate with the
Franchiser on significant matters relating to their operations,
including the opening and closing of offices, make substantial royalty
payments to the Franchiser and contribute significant amounts to
national advertising funds maintained by the Franchiser, indemnify the
Franchiser against losses arising out of the operations of their
business under the franchise agreements and maintain standards and
comply with guidelines relating to their operations which are
applicable to all franchisees of the Franchiser's real estate franchise
system.
The Franchiser has the right to terminate Douglas Elliman's and
Prudential Douglas Elliman's franchises, upon the occurrence of certain
events, including a bankruptcy or insolvency event, a change in
control, a transfer of rights under the franchise agreement and a
failure to promptly pay amounts due under the franchise agreements. A
termination of Douglas Elliman's or Prudential Douglas Elliman's
franchise agreement could have a material adverse affect on the
Company.
The franchise agreements grant Douglas Elliman and Prudential Douglas
Elliman exclusive franchises in New York for the counties of Nassau and
Suffolk on Long Island and for Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan, subject
to various exceptions and to meeting certain annual revenue thresholds.
If Douglas Elliman or Prudential Douglas Elliman fails to achieve these
levels of revenues for two consecutive years or otherwise materially
breaches the franchise agreements, the Franchiser would have the right
to terminate the applicable brokerage company's exclusivity rights. A
loss of these rights could have a material adverse affect on the
Company.
11. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS
Douglas Elliman, Prudential Douglas Elliman and DEPM sponsor individual
401(k) plans which allow eligible employees to make pre-tax
contributions. Employees who have completed one year of service, as
defined, are eligible to participate in the plans. The plans provide
for matching employer contributions of 10% of employee contributions up
to a maximum annual contribution of $12 per employee. Participants are
immediately vested in their contributions made. Matching contributions
for the years ended December 31, 2004 amounted to $252.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
DECEMBER 31, 2004
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12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
LAWSUITS
The Company is involved in litigation through the normal course of
business. Certain claims arising before the date of acquisition of
Douglas Elliman and DEPM are subject to indemnification agreements with
the prior owners. The majority of these claims have been referred to
the insurance carrier and related counsel. The Company believes that
the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect
on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the
Company.
LEASES
The Company and its subsidiaries are obligated under various operating
lease agreements for office facilities. Certain leases are
non-cancelable and expire on various dates through September 2013.
Future minimum rental payments under the operating leases at December
31, 2004 are as follows:
Year ending December 31 2004
----------
2005 $ 10,465
2006 9,775
2007 8,752
2008 7,670
2009 4,190
Thereafter 31,408
----------
Total $ 72,260
==========
13. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company and its subsidiaries may, from time to time, maintain
demand deposits in excess of federally insured limits in the normal
course of business. At December 31, 2004, cash balances in excess of
insured limits were approximately $24,384.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
DECEMBER 31, 2004
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14. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company reports using separate business segments, defined by the
different services offered. The following table presents certain
financial information of the Company's continuing operations as of and
for the year ended December 31, 2004. Corporate loss consists solely of
the Company's net interest expense.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY
BROKERAGE MANAGEMENT CORPORATE TOTAL
------------ -------- ---------- --------
Revenues $263,877 $ 22,939 $ -- $286,816
Net income (loss) 27,126 (244) (6,282) 20,600
Identifiable assets 96,960 6,860 -- 103,820
Depreciation and amortization 3,992 1,509 -- 5,501
Capital expenditures 7,909 504 -- 8,413
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LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
DECEMBER 31, 2006
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INDEX
(UNAUDITED)
DECEMBER 31, 2006
PAGE(S)
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets........................................... 58
Consolidated Statement of Operations.................................. 59
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members' Equity (Deficit)........ 60
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.................................. 61
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................ 62-67
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2006
(UNAUDITED)
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ASSETS
2006
------------
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,264,211
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
of $23,459 1,644,667
Inventories 94,117
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 291,085
------------
Total current assets 3,294,080
------------
Leasehold interest, Improvements and
Personal Property
Leasehold interest and improvements 61,300,290
Furnishings and equipment 17,781,538
------------
79,681,828
Less accumulated depreciation 11,192,325
------------
67,889,503
------------
Deferred Financing Costs, net of accumulated
amortization of $1,082,334 1,297,222
Restricted Cash 3,279,507
------------
$ 75,760,312
============
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' DEFICIT
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 4,490,796
Due to affiliates 241,950
Loan payable to affiliate 1,189,000
------------
Total current liabilities 5,921,746
Mortgage Note Payable 82,000,000
Deferred Ground Rent Payable 5,661,551
------------
93,583,297
Commitments and Contingencies
Members' Deficit (17,822,985)
------------
$ 75,760,312
============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
(UNAUDITED)
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2006
------------
Revenues
Rooms $ 19,358,700
Food and beverage 8,477,871
Other operating revenue 1,603,544
------------
Interest income 29,440,115
------------
Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales and other operating expenses 20,303,907
Selling, general and administrative 4,738,314
Management fees 697,208
Ground rent 1,165,700
Interest expense 6,616,163
Depreciation and amortization 5,988,706
------------
39,509,998
------------
Interest income 41,541
------------
Net loss $(10,028,342)
============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
(UNAUDITED)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, December 31, 2005 $ (9,631,383)
Contributions 1,836,740
Distributions --
Net loss (10,028,342)
------------
Balance, December 31, 2006 $(17,822,985)
============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
(UNAUDITED)
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2006
-------------
Cash Flows Used In Operating Activities:
Net loss $(10,028,342)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 5,988,706
Bad debts 36,921
Accounts receivable (447,128)
Inventories (4,476)
Prepaid and other current assets 102,973
Restricted cash 106,138
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 535,708
Deferred ground rent 1,152,158
------------
Net cash used in operating activities (2,557,342)
------------
Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities:
Additions to leasehold interest, improvements
and personal property (268,347)
Restricted cash (250,436)
------------
Net cash used in investing activities (518,783)
------------
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from mortgage notes and loans --
Payments on mortgages and loans --
Proceeds from loan from affiliate 3,357,000
Payments on loan from affiliate (2,168,000)
Deferred financing costs (60,881)
Repayment of capital lease obligations --
Members' contributions 1,836,740
Members' distributions --
------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 2,964,859
------------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (111,266)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,375,477
------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 1,264,211
============
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash flow Information:
Cash paid during the year ended for:
Interest $ 6,419,012
============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006
(UNAUDITED)
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1. PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION
a. Formation
KOA Investors, LLC and Subsidiaries (the "Company") was formed
as a Delaware limited liability company on November 17, 1999.
The Company was formed to acquire a mortgage note and
foreclose on the note for the purpose of owning, developing
and operating a hotel resort in Keauhou, Hawaii (the "Hotel").
The Hotel contains 521 guest rooms, cabana style dining
services, and a multi-level pool with a poolside grill and
bar. The Hotel renovation was completed in January 2005. The
Company has engaged Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
("Starwood") as its exclusive managing agent to operate the
Hotel.
Pursuant to the operating agreement, the Company will continue
in existence until the earlier of December 31, 2051 or upon
the decision of the Decision Members, as defined, to terminate
the Company.
b. Contributions
The operating agreement (the "Agreement") provides for
contributions generally based upon each member's ownership
interest. In 2006, $1,850,000 of capital was called by the
Company, $1,836,740 of the capital call was received in 2006
and $13,260 was received in January 2007.
c. Distributions
Cash available for distribution, as defined in the Agreement,
is distributed in accordance with the contributions made until
the members have received a 12% return on their contributions
and have been returned all contributions; thereafter incentive
distributions may be earned by some of the members subject to
achievement of certain returns, as defined, in the Agreement.
As of December 31, 2006 unpaid returns were approximately
$3,988,000.
d. Income and Losses
Generally, income and losses are allocated in such a manner as
to cause each member's capital account to equal the cash
distribution each would receive based upon a hypothetical
liquidation at the Company's book basis.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006
(UNAUDITED)
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements of KOA Investors, LLC
include the accounts of KOA Hotel Member, LLC a wholly owned
subsidiary formed on August 1, 2005 as a Delaware limited
liability company which is the mezzanine loan borrower and KOA
Hotel, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary formed on May 2, 2001 as
a Delaware limited liability company which is the mortgage
borrower. All significant intercompany transactions have been
eliminated.
b. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and overnight
investments that at various times during the year exceed
Federally insured limits. Cash and cash equivalents exceeded
Federally insured limits by $1,225,046 at December 31, 2006.
The Company believes it mitigates this risk by banking with
high credit institutions.
c. Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consists of the receivables for guest for
guest rooms and other services. Accounts receivable does not
bear interest and is evaluated periodically by collectibility.
The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts,
based on a percentage of the aged accounts receivable
throughout the year.
d. Inventories
Inventories, comprised primarily of food, beverage and hotel
operating supplies, are stated at the lower cost or market.
Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method.
e. Leasehold Interest, Improvements and Personal Property
Leasehold interest, improvements and personal property are
stated at cost. Buildings, improvements and furnishings and
equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over
their estimated useful lives. Significant improvements and
betterments are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are
charged to expense as incurred.
The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Buildings and improvements 39 years
Land improvements 15 years
Furnishings and equipment 5 years
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006
(UNAUDITED)
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
e. Leasehold Interest, Improvements and Personal Property
(continued)
On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any
indicators that the value of the real estate and personal
property may be impaired. The value is impaired only if
management's estimate of the aggregate future cash flows
(undiscounted and without interest charges) generated by the
Hotel is less than the carrying value of the assets. Any
impairment losses would be measured primarily by comparing
management's analysis of estimated future cash flows generated
by the Hotel discounted at an appropriate rate, to the
carrying value of the asset. Management does not believe that
the value of any of its real estate and personal property is
impaired.
f. Deferred Financing Costs
Costs incurred in obtaining financing or interest cap
agreements are amortized over the term of the related debt.
g. Deferred Ground Rent
Base rental expense on the Company's ground lease is
recognized ratably over its non-cancelable term. The
difference between the ground rent recognized using the
straight-line method and the ground rent in accordance with
the lease is reflected as deferred ground rent payable on the
balance sheets.
h. Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recognized when services are rendered. The
Company receives deposits for events and rooms. Such deposits
are deferred and included in accounts payable and accrued
expenses in the accompanying balance sheets. The amounts are
charged to income when the specific event takes place.
i. Income Taxes
No provision or benefit for income taxes has been included in
the financial statements because as a limited liability
company, the Company is generally not subject to Federal or
state income taxes. The effects of the Company's activities
accrue directly to the members.
j. Advertising
Advertising and marketing costs are expensed as incurred.
k. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America ("GAAP"), 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 period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006
(UNAUDITED)
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3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Approximately 13% of accounts receivable at December 31, 2006 were from
one customer.
4. MORTGAGE NOTES
The Company entered into a loan agreement with Lehman Brothers Bank,
FSB, pursuant to an 82,000,000 mortgage note payable (the "Note") dated
August 1, 2005. The Note bears interest only at the LIBOR rate plus
2.65% (LIBOR was 5.32% at December 31, 2006). The note matures on
August 9, 2008 and has two 1-year extension options under terms defined
in the loan agreement. The note is secured by the Company's property.
On August 10, 2006 the Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB bifurcated the
original note by reducing it by $26,000,000 and creating a second note
(the "Mezz Note"). The Mezz Note bears interest only at the LIBOR rate
plus 3.149% (LIBOR was 5.32% at December 31, 2006). The note matures on
August 9, 2008 and has two 1-year extension options under terms defined
in the loan agreement. The note is secured by the Company's property.
The Notes required the Company to purchase an interest cap agreement on
the entire outstanding principal to mitigate its interest risk. The
agreement caps the LIBOR rate at 5.5% per annum. On August 10, 2006, in
connection with the bifurcation of the Note, the interest cap agreement
was amended to cover both notes under the same terms. The cap agreement
was deemed to have a nominal value at December 31, 2006.
The Company entered into a cash management agreement that specifies the
priority of application of cash receipts. In addition, the Company was
required to fund certain escrows for the ground lease, insurance,
property taxes and a reserve for replacements.
The Notes also provide for the maintenance of minimum debt service
coverage ratios beginning in March 2007.
The Note provides for prepayment penalties ranging from 1.5% if prepaid
before February 9, 2007 and to 1% if prepaid before February 9, 2008;
thereafter there is no fee.
The Mezz Note provides for prepayment penalties ranging from 1% if
prepaid before February 9, 2007; thereafter there is no fee.
5. GROUND LEASE
In connection with the acquisition of the property, the Company assumed
two ground leases. On December 20, 2002, the Company entered into a
lease escrow agreement, which modified and combined the provisions of
the ground lease.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006
(UNAUDITED)
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5. GROUND LEASE (continued)
As of December 31, 2006, the minimum amounts payable under the terms of
the ground lease for the next five years and in the aggregate
thereafter, are as follows:
2007 $ 12,000
2008 12,000
2009 12,000
2010 12,000
2011 12,000
Thereafter 76,733,110
-------------
$ 76,793,110
============
Subsequent to December 31, 2037, minimum payments are to be agreed upon
at a later date in accordance with the lease escrow agreement, but in
no event will be less than $1,537,000. The ground lease expires on
April 30, 2069.
The Company is also obligated to pay to the ground lessor percentage
rent, as stipulated in the original ground lease agreement, once the
Hotel begins operations. As of December 31, 2006, no percentage rent
has been paid or accrued.
The Company incurred ground rent expense of approximately $1,141,000 in
2006.
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Due to Affiliates
Due to affiliates represents advances from affiliates of the Company
through common control to finance short-term cash flow requirements of
the Company. The advance is non-interest bearing and due on demand.
Loan Payable to Affiliate
During 2006, approximately $3,357,000 was loaned to the Company by an
affiliate of the Company in order to pay for operating expenses. The
balance will be repaid when cash flow permits. The loan bears interest
at prime as published in the Wall Street Journal (8.25% at December 31,
2006). Total interest incurred on this loan was approximately $57,527
in 2006.
Asset Management Fees
Upon completion of the renovation of the Hotel, the asset management
fee was reduced, by amendment, to $120,000 per annum.
For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company incurred asset
management fees in the amount of $120,000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006
(UNAUDITED)
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7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Management Fees
On December 20, 2002, the Company entered into a management agreement
(the "Management Agreement") with Sheraton Operating Corporation
("Starwood"), which requires Starwood to provide managerial and
promotional services for the Hotel. The Management Agreement has an
operating term of two (2) periods of five (5) years each, as more fully
described in the Management Agreement.
Starwood has the option to renew the Management Agreement for two
successive terms of five years each. The Management Agreement consists
of a base management fee equal to 2% of the gross operating revenue of
the Hotel, as defined for the first 12 months after the Hotel opens,
2.5% for the subsequent 12 months and 3% thereafter. In addition, the
Management Agreement provides for an incentive fee equal to 15% of
operating income in excess of a threshold, as defined. Management fees
in the amount of $577,208 and $484,980 were incurred for the year ended
December 31, 2006.
In accordance with the terms of the Management Agreement, the Company
also reimburses Starwood for services including payroll and benefits,
insurance, marketing, advertising, promotion, sales, reservation
services and other charges. Management fees and other Starwood services
payable at December 31, 2006 was approximately $577,673.
In 2006 Starwood agreed to defer payment of management fees until cash
flow permits which is expected to be in 2007. Deferred management fees
at December 31, 2006 were $415,940.
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(A Limited Liability Company)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
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(A Limited Liability Company)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
C O N T E N T S
Page
Balance
Sheet 70
Statement of Operations 71
Statement of Changes in Members' Deficit 72
Statement of Cash Flows 73
Notes to Financial Statements 74 - 78
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BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(UNAUDITED)
2005
-----------
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,375,477
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
of $41,183 1,234,460
Inventories 89,641
Prepaid and other current assets 219,058
-----------
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 2,918,636
-----------
LEASEHOLD INTEREST, IMPROVEMENTS
AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
Leasehold interest and improvements 61,284,564
Furnishings and equipment 17,528,917
-----------
78,813,481
Less accumulated depreciation 5,977,097
-----------
72,836,384
-----------
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS, NET OF ACCUMULATED
AMORTIZATION OF $301,053 IN 2005 2,017,622
RESTRICTED CASH 3,135,209
-----------
$80,907,851
===========
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' DEFICIT
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 3,962,891
Due to affiliates 66,950
-----------
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,029,841
MORTGAGE NOTE PAYABLE 82,000,000
DEFERRED GROUND RENT PAYABLE 4,509,393
-----------
90,539,234
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
MEMBERS' DEFICIT (9,631,383)
-----------
$80,907,851
===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
(UNAUDITED)
2005
------------
REVENUES
Rooms $ 15,920,758
Food and beverage 6,677,341
Other operating revenue 1,653,424
------------
24,251,523
------------
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of sales 13,907,174
Other operating expenses 5,092,453
Selling, general and administrative 4,927,758
Management fees 604,980
Ground rent 1,062,747
Interest expense 6,724,527
Depreciation and amortization 7,401,288
------------
39,720,927
------------
Interest income 38,130
------------
NET LOSS $(15,431,274)
============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2005 $ 14,799,913
Contributions 2,000,000
Distributions (11,000,022)
Net loss (15,431,274)
------------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2005 $ (9,631,383)
============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
(UNAUDITED)
2005
------------
CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $(15,431,274)
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET LOSS
TO NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Depreciation and amortization 7,401,288
Bad debts 41,183
Accounts receivable (768,632)
Inventories (11,691)
Prepaid and other current assets 183,604
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,962,891
Deferred ground rent 1,050,248
------------
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (3,572,383)
------------
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to leasehold interest, improvements
and personal property (4,304,935)
Restricted cash (3,135,209)
------------
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (7,440,144)
------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from mortgage notes 82,000,000
Payments on mortgages and loans (57,000,000)
Deferred financing costs (2,318,675)
Repayment of capital obligations (3,355,616)
Members' contributions 2,000,000
Distributions to members (11,000,022)
------------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 10,325,687
------------
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (686,840)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 2,062,317
------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 1,375,477
============
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the year ended for:
Interest $ 5,994,885
============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(UNAUDITED)
1. PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION
A. FORMATION
Koa Investors, LLC (the "Company") was formed as a Delaware limited
liability company on November 17, 1999. The Company was formed to
acquire a mortgage note and foreclose on the note for the purpose of
owning, developing and operating a hotel resort in Keauhou, Hawaii
(the "Hotel").
The Hotel contains 521 guest rooms, cabana style dining services, and
a multi-level pool with a poolside grill and bar. The Hotel renovation
was completed in January 2005. The Company has engaged Starwood Hotels
& Resorts Worldwide, Inc. ("Starwood") as its exclusive managing agent
to operate the Hotel.
Pursuant to the operating agreement, the Company will continue in
existence until the earlier of December 31, 2051 or upon the decision
of the Decision Members, as defined, to terminate the Company.
B. CONTRIBUTIONS
The operating agreement (the "Agreement") provides for contributions
generally based upon each member's ownership interest.
C. DISTRIBUTIONS
Cash available for distribution, as defined in the Agreement, is
distributed in accordance with the contributions made until the
members have received a 12% return on their contributions and have
been returned all contributions; thereafter incentive distributions
may be earned by some of the members subject to achievement of certain
returns, as defined, in the Agreement. As of December 31, 2005 unpaid
returns were approximately $1,289,553.
D. INCOME AND LOSSES
Generally, income and losses are allocated in such a manner as to
cause each member's capital account to equal the cash distribution
each would receive based upon a hypothetical liquidation at the
Company's book basis.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(UNAUDITED)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and overnight
investments that at various times during the year exceed Federally
insured limits. The Company believes it mitigates this risk by banking
with high credit institutions.
B. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable consists of the receivables for guest rooms and
other services. Accounts receivable does not bear interest and is
evaluated periodically by collectibility. The Company establishes an
allowance for doubtful accounts, based on a percentage of the aged
accounts receivable throughout the year.
C. INVENTORIES
Inventories, comprised primarily of food, beverage and hotel operating
supplies, are stated at the lower cost or market. Cost is determined
by the first-in, first-out method.
D. RESTRICTED ASSETS
Restricted assets at December 31, 2005 consisted primarily of amounts
held in escrow related to interest, insurance and property taxes.
E. REAL ESTATE UNDER DEVELOPMENT
All costs incurred in connection with the acquisition, development and
construction of the Hotel were capitalized. The Hotel was completed in
January 2005.
F. LEASEHOLD INTEREST, IMPROVEMENTS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
Leasehold interest, improvements and personal property are stated at
cost. Buildings, improvements and furnishings and equipment are
depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful
lives. Significant improvements and betterments are capitalized.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Buildings and improvements 39 years
Land improvements 15 years
Furnishings and equipment 5 years
On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any
indicators that the value of the real estate and personal property may
be impaired. The value is impaired only if management's estimate of
the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest
charges) generated by the Hotel is less than the carrying value of the
assets. Any impairment losses would be measured primarily by comparing
management's analysis of estimated future cash flows generated by the
Hotel discounted at an appropriate rate, to the carrying value of the
asset. Management does not believe that the value of any of its real
estate and personal property is impaired.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(UNAUDITED)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
G. DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS
Costs incurred in obtaining financing or interest cap agreements are
amortized over the term of the related debt.
H. DEFERRED GROUND RENT
Base rental expense on the Company's ground lease is recognized
ratably over its non-cancelable term. The difference between the
ground rent recognized using the straight-line method and the ground
rent in accordance with the lease is reflected as deferred ground rent
payable on the balance sheets.
I. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenues are recognized when services are rendered. The Company
receives deposits for events and rooms. Such deposits, which were
$474,802 at December 31, 2005, are deferred and included in accounts
payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying balance sheet. The
amounts are charged to income when the specific event takes place.
J. INCOME TAXES
No provision or benefit for income taxes has been included in the
financial statements because as a limited liability company, the
Company is generally not subject to Federal or state income taxes. The
effects of the Company's activities accrue directly to the members.
K. ADVERTISING
Advertising and marketing costs, which were $578,586 for the year
ended December 31, 2005, are expensed as incurred.
L. USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America
("GAAP"), 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 period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. LEASEHOLD INTEREST, IMPROVEMENTS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND MORTGAGE NOTE
PAYABLE
The components of the Company's Leasehold Interest, Improvements and
Personal Property and the related mortgage note payable at December 31, 2005 are
as follows:
Leasehold interest and improvements ............ $ 61,284,564
Furnishings and equipment ...................... 17,528,917
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Total ......................................... 78,813,481
Less accumulated depreciation .................. (5,977,097)
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Net investment in real estate ................. $ 72,836,384
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Mortgage note payable .......................... $ 82,000,000
Current portion of mortgage
note payable .................................. --
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Mortgage note payable -
long-term portion ............................. $ 82,000,000
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MORTGAGE NOTES
The Company entered into a loan agreement with Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB,
pursuant to an $82,000,000 mortgage note payable (the "Note") dated August
1, 2005. The Note bears interest at the LIBOR rate plus 2.65% (LIBOR was
4.12% at December 31, 2005). The note matures on August 8, 2008 and has two
1-year extension options under terms defined in the loan agreement. The
note is secured by the Company's property.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(UNAUDITED)
The loan agreement required the Company to purchase an interest cap
agreement on the entire outstanding principal to mitigate its interest
risk. The agreement caps the LIBOR rate at 5.5% per annum. The cap
agreement was deemed to have a nominal value at December 31, 2005.
The Company entered into a cash management agreement that specifies the
priority of application of cash receipts. In addition, the Company was
required to fund certain escrows for the ground lease, insurance, property
taxes and a reserve for replacements.
The loan agreement also provides for the maintenance of minimum debt
service coverage ratios beginning in March 2007. The note provides for
prepayment penalties ranging from 2% of the outstanding principal if the
note is prepaid before February 9, 2006 and decreasing to 1.5% if prepaid
before February 9, 2007 and to 1% if prepaid before February 9, 2008;
thereafter there is no fee.
Prior to the refinancing in 2005, the Company was obligated pursuant to a
$57,000,000 mortgage note payable dated April 15, 2004. The note required
payments of interest only at 10% per annum. In connection with the early
repayment of the note, the Company incurred prepayment penalties of
approximately $852,000 which is included in interest expense.
4. CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS
In June 2004, the Company entered into a capital lease agreement to acquire
up to $5,000,000 of furniture and equipment through GMAC Commercial
Mortgage Corporation ("GMAC"). Monthly payments commenced in May 2005. In
connection with the refinancing in August, 2005, the capital lease was
repaid.
5. GROUND LEASE
In connection with the acquisition of the property, the Company assumed two
ground leases. On December 20, 2002, the Company entered into a Lease
Escrow Agreement, which modified and combined the provisions of the ground
lease.
As of December 31, 2005, the minimum amounts payable under the terms of the
ground lease for the next five years and in the aggregate thereafter, are
as follows:
2006 $ 12,000
2007 12,000
2008 12,000
2009 12,000
2010 12,000
Thereafter 76,745,110
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$76,805,110
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Subsequent to December 31, 2037, minimum payments are to be agreed upon at
a later date in accordance with the Lease Escrow Agreement, but in no event
will be less than $1,537,000. The ground lease expires on April 30, 2069.
The Company is also obligated to pay to the ground lessor percentage rent,
as stipulated in the original ground lease agreement, once the Hotel begins
operations. As of December 31, 2005, no percentage rent has been paid or
accrued.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2005
(UNAUDITED)
5. GROUND LEASE (CONTINUED)
The Company incurred ground rent expense of approximately $1,141,000 for
2005.
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
DUE TO AFFILIATES
Due to affiliates represents advances from affiliates of the Company
through common control to finance short-term cash flow requirements of the
Company. The advance is non-interest bearing and due on demand.
ASSET MANAGEMENT FEES
In accordance with the terms of the operating agreement, the managing
member provides asset management services to the Company for an annual fee
equal to the greater of $500,000 or 2% of the gross asset value, at cost,
of the assets owned by the Company and prior to depreciation. Upon
completion of the renovation of the Hotel, the asset management fee was
reduced, by amendment, to $120,000 per annum.
For the year ended December 31, 2005 the Company incurred asset management
fees in the amount of $120,000.
7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
MANAGEMENT FEES
On December 20, 2002, the Company entered into a management agreement (the
"Management Agreement") with Sheraton Operating Corporation ("Starwood"),
which requires Starwood to provide managerial and promotional services for
the Project. The Management Agreement has an operating term of two (2)
periods of five (5) years each, as more fully described in the Management
Agreement.
Starwood has the option to renew the Management Agreement for two
successive terms of five years each. The Management Agreement consists of a
base management fee equal to 2% of the Gross Operating Revenue of the
Project, as defined for the first 12 months after the Hotel opens, 2.5% for
the subsequent 12 months and 3% thereafter. In addition, the Management
Agreement provides for an incentive fee equal to 15% of operating income in
excess of a threshold, as defined. Management fees in the amount of
$484,980 were incurred in 2005.
In accordance with the terms of the Management Agreement, the Company also
reimburses Starwood for services including payroll and benefits, insurance,
marketing, advertising, promotion, sales, reservation services and other
charges.
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KOA INVESTORS, LLC
(A Limited Liability Company)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2004
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KOA INVESTORS, LLC
(A Limited Liability Company)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
C O N T E N T S
Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 81
Balance Sheet 82
Statement of Operations 83
Statement of Changes in Members' Equity 84
Statement of Cash Flows 85
Notes to Financial Statements 86 - 90
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Members
of KOA Investors, LLC
(A Limited Liability Company)
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying
index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of KOA
Investors, LLC (a Delaware limited liability company) at December 31, 2004 and
the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these statements in
accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, 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.
/s/ Weiser LLP
New York, New York
February 7, 2005
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KOA INVESTORS, LLC
(A Limited Liability Company)
BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2004
ASSETS
Real estate under development $32,625,132
Fixed assets, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $634,141 44,714,014
Cash and cash equivalents 2,062,317
Cash - restricted 5,538,372
Accounts receivable 507,011
Prepaid expenses and other assets 480,612
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $847,854 1,723,952
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$87,651,410
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LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
Mortgage note payable $57,000,000
Capital lease obligation 3,355,616
Construction costs and accounts payable 7,537,786
Due to affiliates 66,950
Deferred ground rent payable 3,459,145
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71,419,497
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Commitments, contingencies, and other matters
Members' equity 16,231,913
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$87,651,410
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See notes to financial statements.
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KOA INVESTORS, LLC
(A Limited Liability Company)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
Revenue $ 2,806,376
Costs and expenses 2,286,061
-----------
Gross Profit 520,315
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Operating expenses:
General and administrative 574,317
Repairs and maintenance 233,862
Marketing 810,493
Utilities 380,995
Ground rent 140,226
Management fees 60,201
Real estate taxes 27,470
Insurance 73,423
Depreciation 634,141
Amortization 104,488
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Total operating expenses 3,039,616
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Operating loss (2,519,301)
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Other expenses:
Interest expense 709,480
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Total other expenses 709,480
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Net loss $(3,228,781)
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See notes to financial statements.
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KOA INVESTORS, LLC
(A Limited Liability Company)
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
Balance - January 1, 2004 $ 12,459,794
Contributions 7,000,900
Net loss (3,228,781)
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Balance - December 31, 2004 $ 16,231,913
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See notes to financial statements.
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KOA INVESTORS, LLC
(A Limited Liability Company)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $(3,228,781)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used
in operating activities:
Depreciation 634,141
Amortization 104,488
Ground rent 138,782
Changes in assets:
Increase in accounts receivable (507,011)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets (338,672)
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Net cash used in operating activities (3,197,053)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Real estate under development (50,037,743)
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Net cash used in investing activities (50,037,743)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from mortgage note payable 58,500,000
Loan payoff (6,500,000)
Restricted cash deposits (5,538,372)
Capital lease obligation 3,355,616
Members' contributions 7,000,900
Deferred financing costs (2,200,095)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 54,618,049
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,383,253
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 679,064
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Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 2,062,317
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 506,401
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:
Deferred ground rent payable $ 1,013,376
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See notes to financial statements.
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KOA INVESTORS, LLC
(A Limited Liability Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2004
Note 1 - Organization
KOA Investors, LLC (the "Company"), was formed as a limited
liability company under the laws of the State of Delaware in
November 1999. The Company was formed to acquire a mortgage note
(see Note 3) and foreclose on the note for the purpose of owning,
developing and operating a hotel resort in Keauhou, Hawaii (the
"Project").
The Project contains 521 guest rooms, cabana style dining services,
and a multilevel pool with a poolside grill and bar. Management
projects the renovation of the hotel will be completed by the
beginning of 2005. The Company has engaged Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc. ("Starwood") as its exclusive managing agent to
operate the Project.
Pursuant to the operating agreement, the Company will continue in
existence until the earlier of December 31, 2051 or upon the
decision of the Decision Members, as defined, to terminate the
Company.
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
a) Basis of Accounting
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
b) Real Estate Under Development
Costs for the acquisition, development and construction of the
Project are charged to real estate under development. Capitalized
costs include deferred ground rent and interest expenditures
incurred during the acquisition, development and construction of
the Project.
c) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and overnight
investments that at various times during the year have exceeded
the Federally insured limits. The Company believes it mitigates
its risk by banking with major financial institutions.
d) Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consists of the receivables from guests for
guest room revenue. Accounts receivable does not bear interest
and is periodically evaluated for collectibility. At December 31,
2004, the Company considers accounts receivable to be fully
collectible; accordingly, no allowance for doubtful accounts is
required. The Company generally does not require collateral for
accounts receivable.
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(A Limited Liability Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2004
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
e) Inventories
Inventories are comprised primarily of hotel operating supplies
and are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined
by the first-in, first-out method.
f) Revenue Recognition
Revenues are primarily derived from hotel and resort revenues at
the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and
the Company recognizes revenues when services are rendered.
g) Deferred Financing Costs
Costs incurred in obtaining financing are amortized over the term
of the related financing instrument. Amortization of such costs
from inception through completion of construction is capitalized
as a cost of the Project and is amortized on a straight-line basis
over the life of the related debt, which approximates amortization
expense under the effective interest method.
h) Property and Equipment Under Capital Lease
Property and equipment under capital lease represents property
and equipment, which have been leased and have been capitalized
by the Company. The property and equipment are recorded at cost
and are depreciated on the straight-line basis over the term of
the lease.
i) Leasehold Improvements and Equipment
Leasehold improvements and furniture, fixtures and equipment are
carried at cost and depreciated on the straight-line basis over
their estimated useful lives.
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to
operations as incurred. Significant renovations or betterments,
which extend the useful life of the assets, are capitalized.
j) Deferred Ground Rent Payable
Base rental expense on the ground lease is recognized ratably
over its non-cancelable term. The difference between the ground
rent expense recognized using the straight-line method and the
ground rent in accordance with the lease is shown as deferred
ground rent payable on the balance sheet.
k) Income Taxes
No provision or benefit for income taxes has been included in the
financial statements because such taxable income or loss passes
through to, and is reportable by, the members.
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(A Limited Liability Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2004
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
1) Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements 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 revenue and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Note 3 - Fixed Assets and Real Estate Under Development
FIXED ASSETS
As of December 31, 2004, fixed assets consists of the following:
Building and leasehold interest $ 32,287,529
Land improvements 2,937,572
Furniture and equipment 10,123,055
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45,338,156
Less: accumulated depreciation 634,141
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Total $ 44,714,014
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Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2004 amounted to
$634,141.
REAL ESTATE UNDER DEVELOPMENT
The Company purchased a non-performing note, collateralized by a
leasehold interest in a hotel resort in Hawaii, for approximately
$7,300,000. The Company foreclosed on the note and took possession of
the leasehold for renovation and operation of the hotel. During 2004,
the Company began to phase-in operations at the Project. At December
31, 2004, real estate under development of $32,625,132 represents the
portion of the Project that has yet to be placed in service,
including approximately $1,399,000 of capitalized deferred ground
rent and $936,632 of capitalized interest.
Note 4 - Mortgage Note Payable
On August 18, 2002, the Company entered into a pre-development loan
agreement (the "Loan") with Far East National Bank in an amount up
to $5,000,000. The Loan bore interest at the Prime Rate (as defined
in the Loan) plus 2.00% per annum. Interest only payments were
required on the first day of every month in arrears. All principal
and all accrued and unpaid interest were due and payable at the
Loan's maturity date, February 28, 2004. Far East National Bank
funded additional loan proceeds in the amount of $1,500,000 to the
Company in January 2004, at which time the Loan's maturity date was
extended to May 31, 2004. The Loan was collateralized by the
Company's real estate under development. Interest expense relating
to the Loan amounted to approximately $269,000, all of which was
capitalized as a cost of the Project.
The Company entered into a loan agreement ("New Loan Agreement")
with Canpartners Realty Holding Company IV, LLC (the "Lender") in
the amount of $57,000,000 (the "New Loan") on April 15th 2004.
Proceeds of the New Loan included amounts to payoff the principal
and interest of the Loan, $6,500,000 and $22,750, respectively.
The New Loan bears interest at 10% per annum and calculated on
360-day year. Principal and interest payments are due on the first
day of the month beginning May 1, 2004 through January 31, 2007, the
maturity date. For the year ending December 31, 2004 the Company
incurred interest pf $2,935,043, of which $2,223,563 was capitalized
as a costs of the Project and $709,480 was expensed.
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KOA INVESTORS, LLC
(A Limited Liability Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2004
Note 5 - Cash - Restricted
Cash - restricted represents unused funds from the proceeds of the
New Loan. Cash - restricted is disbursed upon requisition of project
expenditures in agreement with the funding schedule and approved
budget in accordance with the New Loan Agreement. Unused funds
available from the New Loan as of December 31, 2004 amounted to
$5,538,372.
Note 6 - Deferred Ground Rent Payable
In conjunction with the purchase of the hotel mortgage note the
Company assumed two ground leases for the leasehold. On December 20,
2002, the Company entered into a Lease Escrow Agreement, which
modified the provisions of the two ground leases.
As of December 31, 2004, the minimum amounts payable under the terms
of the ground lease for the next five years and in the aggregate
thereafter are approximately as follows:
Year Ending
December 31, Amount
------------ ------
2005 $ 12,000
2006 12,000
2007 12,000
2008 12,000
2009 12,000
Thereafter 76,729,110
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$ 76,789,110
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Subsequent to December 31, 2037 minimum payments are to be agreed
upon at a later date in accordance with the Lease Escrow Agreement,
but in no event will be less than $1,537,000. The ground lease
expires on December 31, 2067.
The Company is also obligated to pay to the ground lessor percentage
rent, as stipulated in the original ground lease agreement, once the
hotel begins operations.
For the year ended December 31, 2004 the Company incurred ground
rent expense of approximately $1,165,000, of which approximately
$1,025,000 capitalized as a cost of the Project.
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(A Limited Liability Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2004
Note 7 - Capital Lease Obligations
The Company has entered into a lease agreement with GMAC Commercial
Mortgage Corporation ("GMAC") on November 11, 2004, whereby the
Company may receive advances in the amount of $5,000,000 for
furniture, fixtures and equipment for the Project. Monthly payments
will be determined upon commencement of the lease in May 2005. The
lease terminates on May 5, 2012 at which time the Company has the
option to purchase the leased equipment for $1, unless terminated
earlier in accordance with the lease agreement. Accordingly, the
Company's leasehold interest has been recorded as an asset and the
capital lease is recorded as a liability in the accompanying balance
sheet as capital lease obligation at the lower of the present value
of the minimum lease payments or the fair market value of the asset.
At December 31, 2004 the Company has drawn $3,355,516 of advances
from GMAC.
Note 8 - Related Party Transactions
Due to Affiliates
Due to affiliates represents advances from affiliates of the Company
through common control to finance short-term cash flow requirements
of the Company. The advance is non-interest bearing and due on
demand.
Management Fees
In accordance with the terms of the operating agreement, the
managing member shall provide asset management services to the
Company for an annual fee equal to the greater of $500,000 or 2% of
the gross asset value, at cost, of the assets owned by the Company
and the project entities, prior to depreciation. For the year ended
December 31, 2004 the Company incurred management fees in the amount
of $500,000, of which $439,803 have been capitalized as costs of the
Project.
Note 9 - Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters
a) Management Agreement - Starwood
On December 20 of 2002, the Company entered into a management
agreement (the "Management Agreement") with Sheraton Operating
Corporation ("Starwood"), which requires Starwood to provide
managerial and promotional services for the Project. The
Management Agreement has an operating term of two (2) periods
of five (5) years each, as more fully described in the
Management Agreement.
Starwood has the option to renew the Management Agreement for
two successive terms of five years each. The Management
Agreement provides for a base management fee equal to 2% of the
Gross Operating Revenue of the Project, as defined in the
Management Agreement. Management fees in the amount of $56,200
were incurred for the year ending December 31, 2004.
b) A Leasehold Mortgage and Security Agreement secure the New Loan.
Individuals that are affiliates of the Company are the guarantors
of the New Loan.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
VECTOR GROUP LTD.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ J Bryant Kirkland III
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J Bryant Kirkland III
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer
Date: March 21, 2007
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