Franklin Street Properties 2023
Annual Report
2023
Franklin Street Properties Corp.
Franklin Street Properties Corp. (FSP) (NYSE American: FSP) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that
owns and operates a portfolio of office properties in the United States, with an emphasis on infill and central
business district (CBD) locations in the sunbelt and mountain west regions. FSP believes that the sunbelt
and mountain west regions have long-term macro-economic drivers that have the potential to increase
occupancies and rents. As of December 31, 2023, FSP’s directly-owned portfolio of 17 office properties
totaled approximately 5,565,000 square feet and was approximately 74.0% leased.
This Annual Report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of federal securities laws. For more
information, please refer to the discussion in the first paragraph of Part II, Item 7 in the attached Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Fellow Stockholders
As 2024 begins, we continue to believe that the current price of our common stock does not accurately
reflect the value of our underlying real estate assets. We will continue to seek to increase shareholder
value by (1) pursuing the sale of select properties where we believe that short to intermediate term
valuation potential has been reached and (2) striving to lease vacant space in our buildings. We intend
to use proceeds from any property dispositions primarily for continued debt reduction.
The office property sales market continues to be highly competitive due to liquidity constraints. There is
increased competition among potential sellers for limited capital allocated to office properties. However,
we currently have several properties in some stage of potential disposition, and anticipate that additional
properties will be brought to market later in the year. We continue to believe that our ability to access
available, but limited, liquidity in the office-asset capital investment markets, is the most important factor
to successfully complete office property dispositions.
Leasing currently vacant space in our portfolio has the potential to positively impact our future earnings.
We have begun to see increased leasing activity in many of the markets and submarkets where we have
vacant space. In addition, across our portfolio, we continue to see a slow but steady increase of tenant
employees returning to the office. We believe that a continuation of this trend could help businesses make
longer-term leasing decisions and translate into increased leasing of our vacant space.
We look forward to 2024 with anticipation and optimism.
Thank you for your continued support.
George J. Carter
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
F o l l o w i n g i s t h e A n n u a l R e p o r t o n F o r m 1 0 - K
f o r t h e f i s c a l y e a r e n d e d D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 2 0 2 3
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File No. 001-32470
FRANKLIN STREET PROPERTIES CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
401 Edgewater Place, Suite 200, Wakefield, Massachusetts
(Address of principal executive offices)
04-3578653
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
01880
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 557-1300
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class:
Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share
Trading Symbol(s)
FSP
Name of each exchange on which registered:
NYSE American
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes No .
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes No .
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes ☒ No ☐.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation
S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging
growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated filer ☒
Smaller reporting company ☒
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or
revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over
financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒
If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing
reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.
Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any
of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to § 240.10D-1(b).
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒.
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates based on the closing sale price as reported on NYSE American, as
of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, June 30, 2023, was approximately $140,333,921.
There were 103,430,353 shares of common stock of the registrant outstanding as of February 23, 2024.
Documents incorporated by reference: The registrant intends to file a definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A, promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, to be used in connection with the registrant’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 16, 2024 (the “Proxy Statement”). The information
required in response to Items 10 — 14 of Part III of this Form 10-K, other than that contained in Part I under the caption, “Information about our Executive Officers,” is
hereby incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Business
Risk Factors
Unresolved Staff Comments
PART I
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 1B.
Item 1C. Cybersecurity
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Mine Safety Disclosures
PART II
Item 5.
Market For Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases
of Equity Securities
Stock Performance Graph
[Reserved]
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 6.
Item 7.
Item 7A.
Item 8.
Item 9.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Item 9B. Other Information
Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
PART III
Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Compensation
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
Item 13.
Item 14.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
PART IV
Item 15.
Item 16
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Form 10-K Summary
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PART I
Item 1. Business
History
Our company, Franklin Street Properties Corp., which we refer to as FSP Corp., the Company, we or our, is a
Maryland corporation that operates in a manner intended to qualify as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for federal
income tax purposes. Our common stock is traded on the NYSE American under the symbol “FSP”. FSP Corp. is the
successor to Franklin Street Partners Limited Partnership, or the FSP Partnership, which was originally formed as a
Massachusetts general partnership in January 1997 as the successor to a Massachusetts general partnership that was
formed in 1981. On January 1, 2002, the FSP Partnership converted into FSP Corp., which we refer to as the conversion.
As a result of this conversion, the FSP Partnership ceased to exist and we succeeded to the business of the FSP
Partnership. In the conversion, each unit of both general and limited partnership interests in the FSP Partnership was
converted into one share of our common stock. As a result of the conversion, we hold, directly and indirectly, 100% of
the interest in three former subsidiaries of the FSP Partnership: FSP Investments LLC, FSP Property Management LLC,
and FSP Holdings LLC. We operate some of our business through these subsidiaries.
Our Business
We are a REIT focused on commercial real estate investments primarily in office markets and currently operate
in only one segment: real estate operations. The principal revenue sources for our real estate operations include rental
income from real estate leasing, interest income from secured loans made on office properties, property dispositions and
fee income from asset/property management and development.
We invest in infill and central business district office properties in the United States sunbelt and mountain west
regions as well as select opportunistic markets. We believe that the United States sunbelt and mountain west regions
have macro-economic drivers that have the potential to increase occupancies and rents. We seek value-oriented
investments with an eye towards long-term growth and appreciation, as well as current income.
Previously we also operated in an investment banking segment, which was discontinued in December 2011.
Our investment banking segment generated brokerage commissions, loan origination fees, development services and
other fees related to the organization of single-purpose REITs that own real estate and the private placement of equity in
those entities.
From time-to-time we may acquire real estate or invest in real estate by making secured loans on real estate.
We may also pursue on a selective basis the sale of our properties to take advantage of the value creation and demand for
our properties, or for geographic or property specific reasons.
Real Estate
As of December 31, 2023, we owned and operated a portfolio of real estate consisting of 17 properties, which
we refer to as our owned properties, and a non-controlling common stock interest in the corporation that is the sole
member of FSP Monument Circle LLC, which was organized to operate as a real estate investment trust and which we
refer to as the Sponsored REIT or Monument Circle. The Sponsored REIT was consolidated in our financial statements
effective January 1, 2023. We refer to these 18 properties as our owned and consolidated properties. We derive rental
revenue from income paid to us by tenants of these properties. See Item 2 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more
information about our properties. From time-to-time we dispose of properties generating gains or losses in an ongoing
effort to improve and upgrade our portfolio.
We provide asset management, property management, property accounting, investor and/or development
services to our portfolio and our Sponsored REIT through our subsidiaries FSP Investments LLC and FSP Property
Management LLC. Neither FSP Investments LLC nor FSP Property Management LLC receives any rental income.
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Sustainability
As an owner of commercial real estate, a sector with significant environmental, social and governance, or ESG,
impact, we strive to maximize shareholder value through the prudent application of sound ESG strategies. Our efforts
have been awarded recognition from various third party review entities, such as GRESB, ENERGY STAR and LEED.
Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Considerable uncertainty still surrounds the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential
effects on the population, including the spread of more contagious variants of the virus, and on the commercial real
estate market and our business. Many of our tenants still do not fully occupy the space that they lease. The long-term
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present material uncertainty and risk with respect to the performance of
our properties and our financial results and we are unable to estimate the full extent of this impact on our future financial
results at this time. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations” for additional information.
Investment Objectives
Our investment objectives are to create shareholder value by increasing revenue from rental, dividend, interest
and fee income and net gains from sales of properties and increase the cash available for distribution in the form of
dividends to our stockholders. We expect that we will continue to derive real estate revenue from owned properties and
the Sponsored REIT Loan and fees from asset management, property management and investor services. We may also
acquire additional real properties.
Although our property portfolio is focused on properties in the central business districts of Dallas, Denver,
Houston and Minneapolis, we may acquire, and have acquired, real properties in any geographic area of the United
States and of any property type. Our 18 owned and consolidated office properties are located in six different states as of
December 31, 2023. See Item 2 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information about our properties.
We continue to believe that the current price of our common stock does not accurately reflect the value of our
underlying real estate assets and we will seek to increase shareholder value by (1) pursuing the sale of select properties
where we believe that short to intermediate term valuation potential has been reached and (2) striving to lease vacant
space.
As a result, from time to time, as market conditions warrant, we expect to sell properties owned by us. On
March 10, 2023, we sold an office property located in Elk Grove, Illinois for a gross sales price of $29.1 million, at a
gain of approximately $8.4 million. On August 9, 2023, we sold a property in Charlotte, North Carolina for a gross sales
price of $9.2 million at a loss of $0.8 million. On October 26, 2023, we sold an office property located in Plano, Texas
for a gross sales price of $48 million at a gain of $10.6 million. On December 6, 2023, we sold an office property
located in Miami, Florida for a gross sales price of $68.0 million at a loss of approximately $18.9 million. In 2022, we
sold two office properties located in Broomfield, Colorado for aggregate gross sales proceeds of $102.5 million at a gain
of $24.1 million and one office property located in Evanston, Illinois for gross sale proceeds of $27.8 million at a gain of
$3.9 million. In 2021, we sold 10 office properties located in four different states for aggregate gross sale proceeds of
$602.7 million, at a net gain of $113.1 million.
As we continue to execute on our strategy of select property dispositions and striving to lease vacant space, our
revenue, Funds From Operations, and capital expenditures may decrease. Proceeds from dispositions are intended to be
used primarily for the repayment of debt.
Generally, in selecting real properties for acquisition by FSP Corp. and managing them after acquisition, we
rely on the following principles:
we seek to buy or develop investment properties at a price which produces value for investors and avoid
overpaying for real estate merely to outbid competitors;
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we seek to buy or develop properties in excellent locations with substantial infrastructure in place around them
and avoid investing in locations where the future construction of such infrastructure is speculative;
we seek to buy or develop properties that are well-constructed and designed to appeal to a broad base of users
and avoid properties where quality has been sacrificed for cost savings in construction or which appeal only to a
narrow group of users;
we aggressively manage, maintain and upgrade our properties and refuse to neglect or undercapitalize
management, maintenance and capital improvement programs; and
we believe that we have the ability to hold properties through down cycles because we generally do not have
mortgage debt on the Company, which could place the properties at risk of foreclosure. As of February 23,
2024, none of our owned properties were subject to mortgage debt.
Competition
With respect to our real estate investments, we face competition in each of the markets where our properties are
located. In order to establish, maintain or increase the rental revenues for a property, it must be competitive on location,
cost and amenities with other buildings of similar use. Some of our competitors may have significantly more resources
than we do and may be able to offer more attractive rental rates or services. On the other hand, some of our competitors
may be smaller or have less fixed overhead costs, less cash or other resources that make them willing or able to accept
lower rents in order to maintain a certain occupancy level. In markets where there is not currently significant existing
property competition, our competitors may decide to enter the market and build new buildings to compete with our
existing projects or those in a development stage. Our competition is not only with other developers, but also with
property users who choose to own their building or a portion of the building in the form of an office condominium.
Competitive conditions are affected by larger market forces beyond our control, such as general economic conditions,
which may increase competition among landlords for quality tenants, and individual decisions by tenants that are beyond
our control.
Governmental Regulations
Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, we, as an owner or operator of real
property may become liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous substances released on or in our
property. Such laws may impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or caused, the
release of such hazardous substances. The presence of hazardous substances on a property may adversely affect the
owner’s ability to sell such property or to borrow using such property as collateral, and it may cause the owner of the
property to incur substantial remediation costs. In addition to claims for cleanup costs, the presence of hazardous
substances on a property could result in the owner incurring substantial liabilities as a result of a claim by a private party
for personal injury or a claim by an adjacent property owner for property damage.
All of our properties are required to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA, and the
regulations, rules and orders that may be issued thereunder. The ADA has separate compliance requirements for “public
accommodations” and “commercial facilities,” but generally requires that buildings be made accessible to persons with
disabilities. Compliance with ADA requirements might require, among other things, removal of access barriers.
Noncompliance with such requirements could result in the imposition of fines by the U.S. government or an award of
damages to private litigants.
In addition, we are required to operate our properties in compliance with fire and safety regulations, building
codes and other land use regulations, as they may be adopted by governmental agencies and bodies and become
applicable to our properties. Compliance with such requirements may require us to make substantial capital
expenditures, which expenditures would reduce cash otherwise available for distribution to our stockholders.
The provisions of the tax code governing the taxation of REITs are very technical and complex, and although
we expect that we will be organized and will operate in a manner that will enable us to meet such requirements, no
assurance can be given that we will always succeed in doing so. If in any taxable year we do not qualify as a REIT, we
would be taxed as a corporation and distributions to our stockholders would not be deductible by us in computing our
taxable income. In addition, if we were to fail to qualify as a REIT, we could be disqualified from treatment as a REIT in
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the year in which such failure occurred and for the next four taxable years and, consequently, we would be taxed as a
regular corporation during such years. Failure to qualify for even one taxable year could result in a significant reduction
of our cash available for distribution to our stockholders or could require us to incur indebtedness or liquidate
investments in order to generate sufficient funds to pay the resulting federal income tax liabilities.
See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations” for additional information.
Human Capital
We had 28 employees as of both February 23, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Women represent 46.4% of our
employees, of which 38.5% hold management level/leadership roles. We endeavor to maintain a workplace that is free
from discrimination or harassment on the basis of color, race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identification or expression or any other status protected by applicable law. We regularly
conduct training to prevent harassment and discrimination. The Company’s basis for recruitment, hiring, development,
training, compensation and advancement of employees is qualifications, performance, skills and experience. Many of our
employees have a long tenure with the Company. Our employees are compensated without regard to gender, race and
ethnicity, and our compensation program is designed to attract and retain talent.
Available Information
We make available, free of charge through our website http://www.fspreit.com our annual report on Form 10-K,
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished
pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended as soon as reasonably practicable
after we electronically file such material with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC.
We will voluntarily provide paper copies of our filings and code of ethics upon written request received at the
address on the cover of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, free of charge.
Information about our Directors
The following table sets forth the names, ages and positions of all our directors as of February 23, 2024.
Name
George J. Carter
John N. Burke (1) (2) (3) (4)
Brian N. Hansen (2) (3) (5)
Kenneth Hoxsie (1) (3) (6)
Dennis J. McGillicuddy (1)
Georgia Murray (1) (2) (7)
Kathryn P. O'Neil (1) (2) (3)
Milton P. Wilkins, Jr. (1)
Position
Age
75 Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
62 Director
52 Director
73 Director
82 Director
73 Director
60 Director
76 Director
(1) Member of the Audit Committee
(2) Member of the Compensation Committee
(3) Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
(4) Chair of the Audit Committee
(5) Chair of the Compensation Committee
(6) Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
(7) Lead Independent Director
George J. Carter, age 75, is Chief Executive Officer and has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of FSP
Corp. since 2002. Mr. Carter also was the President of FSP Corp. from 2002 to May 2016. Mr. Carter is responsible for
all aspects of the business of FSP Corp. and its affiliates, with special emphasis on the evaluation, acquisition and
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structuring of real estate investments. Prior to the conversion, he was President of the general partner of the FSP
Partnership and was responsible for all aspects of the business of the FSP Partnership and its affiliates. From 1992
through 1996 he was President of Boston Financial Securities, Inc. (“Boston Financial”). Prior to joining Boston
Financial, Mr. Carter was owner and developer of Gloucester Dry Dock, a commercial shipyard in Gloucester,
Massachusetts. From 1979 to 1988, Mr. Carter served as Managing Director in charge of marketing at First Winthrop
Corporation, a national real estate and investment banking firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to that, he
held a number of positions in the brokerage industry including those with Merrill Lynch & Co. and Loeb Rhodes & Co.
Mr. Carter is a graduate of the University of Miami (B.S.).
John N. Burke, age 62, has been a Director of FSP Corp. since 2004 and Chair of the Audit Committee since
June 2004. Mr. Burke is a certified public accountant with over 35 years of experience in the practice of public
accounting working with both private and publicly traded companies with extensive experience serving clients in the real
estate and REIT industry. His experience includes analysis and evaluation of financial reporting, accounting systems,
internal controls and audit matters. Mr. Burke has been involved as an advisor on several public offerings, private equity
and debt financings and merger and acquisition transactions. Mr. Burke’s consulting experience includes a wide range of
accounting, tax and business planning matters. Prior to starting his own firm, BA, Inc., in 2003, where he currently
practices, Mr. Burke was an Audit Partner in the Boston office of BDO USA, LLP. Mr. Burke is a member of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of CPAs. Mr. Burke earned an M.S. in
Taxation and studied undergraduate accounting at Bentley University.
Brian N. Hansen, age 52, has been a Director of FSP Corp. since 2012 and Chair of the Compensation
Committee since February 2021. Since 2007, Mr. Hansen has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of
Confluence Investment Management LLC, a St. Louis based Registered Investment Advisor. Prior to founding
Confluence in 2007, Mr. Hansen served as a Managing Director in A.G. Edwards’ Financial Institutions & Real Estate
Investment Banking practice. While at A.G. Edwards, Mr. Hansen advised a wide variety of Real Estate Investment
Trusts on numerous capital markets transactions, including public and private offerings of debt and equity securities as
well as the analysis of various merger & acquisition opportunities. Prior to joining A.G. Edwards, Mr. Hansen served as
a Manager in Arthur Andersen LLP’s Audit & Business Advisory practice. Mr. Hansen has served on the boards of a
number of non-profit entities and currently serves on the Finance Council and as the Investment Committee Chair of the
Archdiocese of St. Louis and as a member of the St. Louis County Retirement Board. Mr. Hansen earned his M.B.A.
from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and his Bachelor of Science in Commerce from
DePaul University. Mr. Hansen is a Certified Public Accountant.
Kenneth A. Hoxsie, age 73, has been a Director of FSP Corp. since January 2016 and Chair of the Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee since February 2021. Mr. Hoxsie was a Partner at the international law firm of
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (“WilmerHale”) until his retirement in December 2015. He joined Hale
and Dorr (the predecessor of WilmerHale) in 1981, subsequently worked at Copley Real Estate Advisors, an institutional
real estate investment advisory firm, and rejoined Hale and Dorr in 1994. Mr. Hoxsie has over 30 years’ experience in
real estate capital markets transactions, fund formation, public company counseling and mergers and acquisitions and has
advised the Company since its formation in 1997. Mr. Hoxsie earned his J.D. (Cum Laude) from Harvard Law School,
his M.A. from Harvard University and his B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) from Amherst College, where he was elected to
Phi Beta Kappa.
Dennis J. McGillicuddy, age 82, has been a Director of FSP Corp. since May 2002. Mr. McGillicuddy
graduated from the University of Florida with a B.A. degree and from the University of Florida Law School with a J.D.
degree. In 1968, Mr. McGillicuddy joined Barry Silverstein in founding Coaxial Communications, a cable television
company. In 1998 and 1999, Coaxial sold its cable systems. Mr. McGillicuddy has served on the boards of various
charitable organizations. He is currently President of the Board of Trustees of Florida Studio Theater, a professional non-
profit theater organization, and is a Director of All-Star Children’s Foundation, an organization engaged in creating a
new paradigm for foster care.
Georgia Murray, age 73, has been a Director of FSP Corp. since April 2005 and Lead Independent Director
since February 2014. Ms. Murray is retired from Lend Lease Real Estate Investments, Inc., where she served as a
Principal from November 1999 until May 2000. From 1973 through October 1999, Ms. Murray worked at The Boston
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Financial Group, Inc., serving as Senior Vice President and a Director at times during her tenure. Boston Financial was
an affiliate of the Boston Financial Group, Inc. She is a past Trustee of the Urban Land Institute and a past President of
the Multifamily Housing Institute. Ms. Murray previously served on the Board of Directors of Capital Crossing Bank.
She also serves on the boards of numerous non-profit entities. Ms. Murray is a graduate of Newton College.
Kathryn P. O’Neil, age 60, has been a Director of FSP Corp. since January 2016. Ms. O’Neil was a Director at
Bain Capital in the Investor Relations area where she focused on Private Equity and had oversight of the Investment
Advisory sector from 2011 until her retirement in 2014. From 1999 to 2007, Ms. O’Neil was a Partner at FLAG Capital
Management LLC, a manager of fund-of-funds investment vehicles in private equity, venture capital, real estate and
natural resources. Previously, Ms. O’Neil was an Investment Consultant at Cambridge Associates where she specialized
in Alternative Assets. Ms. O’Neil currently serves on a variety of non-profit boards, including the Peabody Essex
Museum where she is a Trustee and a member of the Finance and Investment Committees, Horizon’s for Homeless
Children where she is a Director and serves on the Executive and Finance Committees, McLean Hospital where she is a
member of the Board of Trustees, and the Trustees of Reservations where she serves on the President’s Council and was
a member of the Investment Committee from 2006 to 2020. Ms. O’Neil is a Trustee Emeritus of Colby College and a
former member of the Board of Overseers of the Boston Museum of Science. Ms. O’Neil holds a B.A. (Summa Cum
Laude) and M.A. (Honorary) from Colby College where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Ms. O’Neil received her
M.B.A. from The Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.
Milton P. Wilkins, Jr., age 76, has been a Director of FSP Corp. since February 2022. Mr. Wilkins has served as
an investment advisor with RBF Wealth Advisors in St. Louis, Missouri, since 1997. Concurrently, from 2003 to 2015,
Mr. Wilkins served with Hammond Associates/Mercer Investment Consulting as an institutional investment consultant.
From 1976 to 1986 and from 1989 to 1997, Mr. Wilkins served in various positions at Monsanto Corporation, including
as Vice President of Corporate Development in the corporate mergers and acquisition group. Mr. Wilkins currently
serves as Chairman of the St. Louis County Employees Retirement Board (pension plan), a member of the Investment
Committee of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Nine PBS public television
station in St. Louis. Mr. Wilkins holds a M.B.A. degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration
and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehouse College.
Information about our Executive Officers
The following table sets forth the names, ages and positions of all our executive officers as of February 23, 2024.
Name
George J. Carter (1)
Jeffrey B. Carter
Scott H. Carter
John G. Demeritt
John F. Donahue
Eriel Anchondo
Position
Age
75 Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
52 President and Chief Investment Officer
52 Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
63 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
57 Executive Vice President
46 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
(1) Information about George J. Carter is set forth above. See “Directors of FSP Corp.”
Jeffrey B. Carter, age 52, is President and Chief Investment Officer of FSP Corp. Mr. Carter served as
Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer from February 2012 until May 2016, when he was appointed as
President in addition to his position as Chief Investment Officer. Previously, Mr. Carter served as Senior Vice President
and Director of Acquisitions of FSP Corp. from 2005 to 2012 and as Vice President - Acquisitions from 2003 to 2005.
Mr. Carter oversees the day-to-day execution of the Company’s strategic objectives and business plan. In addition, Mr.
Carter is primarily responsible for developing and implementing the Company’s investment strategy, including
coordination of acquisitions and dispositions. Prior to joining FSP Corp., Mr. Carter worked in Trust Administration for
Northern Trust Bank in Miami, Florida. Mr. Carter is a graduate of Arizona State University (B.A.), The George
Washington University (M.A.) and Cornell University (M.B.A.). Mr. Carter’s father, George J. Carter, serves as Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of FSP Corp. and Mr. Carter’s brother, Scott H. Carter, serves
as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of FSP Corp.
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Scott H. Carter, age 52, is Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of FSP Corp. Mr. Carter
has served as General Counsel since February 2008. Mr. Carter joined FSP Corp. in October 2005 as Senior Vice
President and In-house Counsel. Mr. Carter is primarily responsible for the management of all of the legal affairs of FSP
Corp. and its affiliates. Prior to joining FSP Corp. in October 2005, Mr. Carter was associated with the law firm of
Nixon Peabody LLP, which he originally joined in 1999. At Nixon Peabody LLP, Mr. Carter concentrated his practice
on the areas of real estate syndication, acquisitions and finance. Mr. Carter received a Bachelor of Business
Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Finance and Marketing and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of
Miami. Mr. Carter is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mr. Carter’s father, George J.
Carter, serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of FSP Corp. and Mr. Carter’s brother,
Jeffrey B. Carter, serves as President and Chief Investment Officer of FSP Corp.
John G. Demeritt, age 63, is Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of FSP Corp. and
has been Chief Financial Officer since March 2005. Mr. Demeritt previously served as Senior Vice President, Finance
and Principal Accounting Officer from September 2004 to March 2005. Prior to September 2004, Mr. Demeritt was a
Manager with Caturano & Company, an independent accounting firm (which later merged with McGladrey) where he
focused on Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Previously, from March 2002 to March 2004 he provided consulting services to
public and private companies where he focused on SEC filings, evaluation of business processes and acquisition
integration. During 2001 and 2002 he was Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Cabot Industrial Trust, a
publicly traded real estate investment trust, which was acquired by CalWest in December 2001. From October 1995 to
December 2000 he was Controller and Officer of The Meditrust Companies, a publicly traded real estate investment trust
(formerly known as The La Quinta Companies, which was then acquired by the Blackstone Group), where he was
involved with a number of merger and financing transactions. Prior to that, from 1986 to 1995 he had financial and
accounting responsibilities at three other public companies, and was previously associated with Laventhol & Horwath,
an independent accounting firm from 1983 to 1986. Mr. Demeritt is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor
of Science degree from Babson College.
John F. Donahue, age 57, is Executive Vice President of FSP Corp. and President of FSP Property Management
LLC and has held those positions since May 2016. Mr. Donahue is primarily responsible for the oversight of the
management of all of the real estate assets of FSP Corp. and its affiliates. Mr. Donahue joined FSP Corp. in August
2001 as Vice President of FSP Property Management LLC. From 2001 to May 2016, Mr. Donahue was responsible for
the management of real estate assets of FSP Corp. and its affiliates. From 1992 to 2001, Mr. Donahue worked in the
pension fund advisory business for GE Capital and AEW Capital Management with oversight of office, research and
development, industrial and land investments. From 1989 to 1992, Mr. Donahue worked for Krupp Realty in various
accounting and finance roles. Mr. Donahue holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Bryant
College.
Eriel Anchondo, age 46, is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of FSP Corp. and has held
those positions since May 2016. Mr. Anchondo joined FSP Corp. in 2015 as Senior Vice President of Operations. Mr.
Anchondo is responsible for ensuring that the Company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting
procedures, and people systems and infrastructure in place to effectively grow the organization and maintain financial
strength and operating efficiency. Prior to joining FSP Corp., from July 2014 to December 2014, Mr. Anchondo
provided consulting services to the retail banking division of ISBAN, which is part of the Technology and Operations
division of the Santander Group of financial institutions. From May 2007 to July 2013, Mr. Anchondo was employed by
Mercer, a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement, and investments, as an Employee Education Manager
across all lines of Mercer’s business. From May 2005 to May 2007, Mr. Anchondo was a Communications Consultant at
New York Life Investment Management. From December 2002 to May 2005, Mr. Anchondo worked in the Preferred
Client Services Group at Putnam Investments. Mr. Anchondo is a graduate of Boston University (B.A.) and Cornell
University (M.B.A.).
Each of the above executive officers has been a full-time employee of FSP Corp. for the past five fiscal years.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
The following material factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those
indicated by forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and presented elsewhere by
management from time-to-time.
Risks Related to our Indebtedness
If our one remaining Sponsored REIT defaults on its Sponsored REIT Loan, we may be required to keep
balances outstanding on our existing debt, seek new debt or use our cash balance to repay our existing debt,
which may reduce cash available for distribution to our stockholders or for other corporate purposes.
We have one remaining secured loan to a Sponsored REIT in the form of a mortgage loan, which we refer to as
the Sponsored REIT Loan. We anticipate that the Sponsored REIT Loan will be repaid through cash flow from property
operations or sale of the underlying property, although the actual amount and timing of any repayment is uncertain and
will likely depend on prevailing market conditions at the time of any such sale. If the Sponsored REIT defaults on the
Sponsored REIT Loan, the Sponsored REIT could be unable to fully repay the Sponsored REIT Loan and we may have
to satisfy our obligations under our existing debt through other means, including without limitation, keeping balances
outstanding, seeking new debt, and/or using our cash balance. If that happens, we may have less cash available for
distribution to our stockholders or for other corporate purposes.
Our operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected if we are unable to refinance the BofA
Term Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the Series A Notes or the Series B Notes.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to refinance the BofA Term Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the
Series A Notes or the Series B Notes (each as defined in Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations) upon their respective maturities, or that any such refinancings would be
on terms as favorable as the terms of the BofA Term Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the Series A Notes, or the Series B
Notes, or that we will be able to otherwise obtain funds by selling assets or raising equity to make required payments on
the BofA Term Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the Series A Notes or the Series B Notes. If we are unable to refinance the
BofA Term Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the Series A Notes or the Series B Notes at maturity or meet our payment
obligations, the amount of our distributable cash flow and our financial condition would be adversely affected.
Failure to comply with covenants in the documents evidencing the BofA Term Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the
Series A Notes or the Series B Notes could adversely affect our financial condition.
The documents evidencing the BofA Term Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the Series A Notes and the Series B
Notes contain customary affirmative and negative covenants, including some or all of the following: limitations with
respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, disposition of assets, use of net cash proceeds from
the disposition of properties, assets and equity issuances, mandatory prepayments, the requirement to have certain
subsidiaries provide guarantees, the requirement to pledge our equity interests in certain subsidiaries as collateral,
changes in business, certain restricted payments, repurchases and redemptions of our common stock, going concern
qualifications to our financial statements, and transactions with affiliates. In addition, subject to certain tax-related
exceptions, the documents evidencing the BofA Term Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the Series A Notes and the Series B
Notes restrict our ability to make quarterly dividend distributions that exceed $0.01 per share of our common stock;
provided, however, that notwithstanding such restriction, we are permitted to make dividend distributions based on our
good faith estimate of projected or estimated taxable income or otherwise as necessary to retain our status as a real estate
investment trust, to meet the distribution requirements of Section 857 of the Internal Revenue Code or to eliminate any
income or excise taxes to which we would otherwise be subject. The documents evidencing the BofA Term Loan, the
BMO Term Loan, the Series A Notes and the Series B Notes contain the following financial covenants: minimum
tangible net worth; maximum leverage ratio; maximum secured leverage ratio; maximum secured recourse leverage
ratio; minimum fixed charge coverage ratio; maximum unencumbered leverage ratio; and minimum unsecured interest
coverage.
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Our continued general compliance with the BofA Term Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the Series A Notes and the
Series B Notes is subject to ongoing compliance with our financial and other covenants. Failure to comply with such
covenants could cause a default under the BofA Term Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the Series A Notes or the Series B
Notes, and we may then be required to repay them with capital from other sources. Under those circumstances, other
sources of capital may not be available to us, or be available only on unattractive terms.
If we breach covenants in the documents evidencing the BofA Term Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the Series A
Notes or the Series B Notes, the lenders can declare a default. A default under documents evidencing the BofA Term
Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the Series A Notes, or the Series B Notes could result in difficulty financing growth in our
business and could also result in a reduction in the cash available for distribution to our stockholders or for other
corporate purposes. A default under documents evidencing the BofA Term Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the Series A
Notes or the Series B Notes could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
An increase in interest rates would increase our interest costs on variable rate debt and could adversely impact
our ability to refinance existing debt or sell assets.
As of December 31, 2023 and February 21, 2024, we had $90 million and $67 million, respectively, outstanding
under the BofA Term Loan. Interest on the BofA Term Loan bears interest at variable rates based on a spread over
SOFR and includes a 5.00% floor on SOFR.
As of December 31, 2023 and February 21, 2024, we had $115 million and $86 million, respectively,
outstanding under the BMO Term Loan. Interest on the BMO Term Loan bears interest at variable rates based on a
spread over SOFR and includes a 5.00% floor on SOFR.
During 2023, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate target several times, most recently increasing it
by 25 basis points on July 26, 2023, to a range of 5.25% to 5.50%. If interest rates continue to increase, then the interest
costs on our unhedged variable rate debt will also increase, which could adversely affect our cash flow, our ability to pay
principal and interest on our debt and our ability to make distributions to stockholders. In addition, rising interest rates
could limit our ability to incur new debt or to refinance existing debt when it matures. From time to time, we may enter
into interest rate swap agreements and other interest rate hedging contracts, including swaps, caps and floors. While
these agreements are intended to lessen the impact of rising interest rates on us, they also expose us to the risks that the
other parties to the agreements will not perform, we could incur significant costs associated with the settlement of the
agreements, the agreements will be unenforceable and the underlying transactions will fail to qualify as highly-effective
cash flow hedges. In addition, increases in interest rates could decrease the amount third parties are willing to pay for
our assets, thereby limiting our ability to change our portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other
conditions, to incur new debt or refinance existing debt when it matures.
Downgrades in our credit ratings could reduce our access to funding sources in the credit and capital markets.
We are currently assigned a corporate credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) based on
its evaluation of our creditworthiness. Although our corporate credit rating from Moody’s is currently below investment
grade, there can be no assurance that we will not be further downgraded. Credit rating reductions or other negative
actions by one or more rating agencies could adversely affect our access to funding sources, the cost and other terms of
obtaining funding as well as our overall financial condition, operating results and cash flow.
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Risks Related to our Operations and Properties
The long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may continue to have an adverse impact on our financial
condition and results of operations. This impact could be materially adverse to the extent that the long-term
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, or future pandemics, cause tenants to be unable to pay their rent or reduce
the demand for commercial real estate, or cause other impacts described below.
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted our properties and operating results and continues to present
material uncertainty and risk with respect to the performance of our properties and our financial results. Considerable
uncertainty still surrounds the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential effects on the population,
including the spread of more contagious variants of the virus, and on the commercial real estate market and our business.
Many of our tenants still do not fully occupy the space that they lease. Any ongoing negative impacts from the COVID-
19 pandemic could adversely affect us and/or our tenants due to, among other factors: the potential negative impact to
the businesses of our tenants, the impact of work-from-home and return-to-work policies, the potential negative impact
to leasing efforts and occupancy at our properties, uncertainty regarding future rent collection levels or requests for rent
concessions from our tenants, the occurrence of a default under any of our debt agreements, the potential for increased
borrowing costs, negative impacts on our ability to refinance existing indebtedness or to secure new sources of capital on
favorable terms, fluctuations in our level of dividends, increased costs of operations, making more difficult our ability to
complete required capital expenditures in a timely manner and on budget, decreases in values of our real estate assets,
changes in law and/or regulation, and uncertainty regarding government and regulatory policy.
Some of our existing tenants and potential tenants operate in businesses and industries that continue to be
adversely affected by the continuing disruption to business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of our existing
tenants and potential tenants have elected to, or been required to, and may in the future elect to, or be required to, reduce
or suspend operations for extended periods of time, including as a result of work-from-home policies. Some of our
tenants have requested rent concessions and more tenants may request rent concessions or may not pay rent in the future.
These situations could lead to increased rent delinquencies and/or defaults under leases, a lower demand for rentable
space leading to increased concessions or lower occupancy, increased tenant improvement capital expenditures, or
reduced rental rates to maintain occupancies. For example, on December 21, 2020, the parent company of a tenant that
leases approximately 130,000 square feet filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States
Bankruptcy Code, resulting in a writeoff charge of $3.1 million. Our operations could be materially negatively affected
if the economic downturn is prolonged, which could adversely affect our operating results, our ability to pay dividends,
our ability to repay or refinance our existing indebtedness, and the price of our common stock.
Economic conditions in the United States could have a material adverse impact on our earnings and financial
condition.
Although recent indicators suggest that economic activity has expanded at a modest pace, the global economy
continues to experience significant disruptions and uncertainty as a result of various factors, including geopolitical events
such as the wars between Russia and Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas, a U.S. designated Foreign Terrorist
Organization, in the Gaza Strip and ongoing conflicts in various other parts of the Middle East, increasing tensions with
China, the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing supply chain difficulties. Because economic
conditions directly affect the demand for office space, our primary income producing asset, broad economic market
conditions in the United States, including uncertainty over interest rates, slower growth, stock market volatility or
recession fears, could have a material adverse effect on our earnings and financial condition. Economic conditions may
be affected by numerous other factors, including but not limited to, inflation and employment levels, energy prices,
uncertainty about government fiscal, monetary, trade and tax policies, changes in currency exchange rates, the regulatory
environment and the availability of credit. Future economic factors also may negatively affect the demand for office
space, real estate values, occupancy levels and property income.
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If we are not able to collect sufficient rents from each of our owned real properties or collect interest on the
Sponsored REIT Loan, we may suffer significant operating losses or a reduction in cash available for future
dividends.
A substantial portion of our revenue is generated by the rental income of our real properties and the Sponsored
REIT Loan. If our properties do not provide us with a steady rental income or we do not collect interest income from the
Sponsored REIT Loan, our revenues will decrease, which may cause us to incur operating losses in the future and reduce
the cash available for distribution to our stockholders.
We may not be able to dispose of properties on acceptable terms or within the time periods we anticipate
pursuant to our disposition strategy.
We have adopted a strategy seeking to increase shareholder value by pursuing the sale of select properties
where we believe that short to intermediate term valuation potential has been reached and striving to lease vacant space.
As we execute this strategy, our revenue, Funds From Operations, and capital expenditures may decrease in the short
term. Proceeds from dispositions are intended to be used primarily for the repayment of debt. We may not be able to
dispose of properties at acceptable prices or otherwise on anticipated terms and conditions within the time periods
contemplated by our disposition strategy, which would adversely affect our ability to use the proceeds as intended and
impair our financial flexibility.
We are dependent on key personnel.
We depend on the efforts of George J. Carter, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of
Directors; Jeffrey B. Carter, our President and Chief Investment Officer; Scott H. Carter, our General Counsel, Secretary
and an Executive Vice President; John G. Demeritt, our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and an Executive Vice
President; John F. Donahue, our President of FSP Property Management LLC and an Executive Vice President; and Eriel
Anchondo, our Chief Operating Officer and an Executive Vice President. If any of our executive officers were to resign,
our operations could be adversely affected. We do not have employment agreements with any of our executive officers.
We face risks from tenant defaults or bankruptcies.
If any of our tenants defaults on its lease, we may experience delays in enforcing our rights as a landlord and
may incur substantial costs in protecting our investment. In addition, at any time, a tenant of one of our properties may
seek the protection of bankruptcy laws, which could result in the rejection and termination of such tenant’s lease and
thereby cause a reduction in cash available for distribution to our stockholders. For example, on December 21, 2020, the
parent company of a tenant that leases approximately 130,000 square feet filed a voluntary petition for relief under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, resulting in a write-off charge of $3.1 million.
New acquisitions may fail to perform as expected.
We may fund acquisitions of new properties, if any, with cash, by assuming existing indebtedness, by entering
into new indebtedness, by issuing debt securities, by issuing shares of our stock or by other means. Our acquisition
activities are subject to the following risks:
acquired properties may fail to perform as expected;
the actual costs of repositioning, redeveloping or maintaining acquired properties may be greater than
our estimates; and
we may be unable to quickly and efficiently integrate new acquisitions into our existing operations,
and this could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
We face risks in owning, developing, redeveloping and operating real property.
An investment in us is subject to the risks incidental to the ownership, development, redevelopment and
operation of real estate-related assets. These risks include the fact that real estate investments are generally illiquid,
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which may affect our ability to vary our portfolio in response to changes in economic and other conditions, as well as the
risks normally associated with:
changes in general and local economic conditions;
the supply or demand for particular types of properties in particular markets;
changes in market rental rates;
the impact of environmental protection laws;
changes in tax, real estate and zoning laws; and
the impact of obligations and restrictions contained in title-related documents.
Certain significant costs, such as real estate taxes, utilities, insurance and maintenance costs, generally are not
reduced even when a property’s rental income is reduced. In addition, environmental and tax laws, interest rate levels,
the availability of financing and other factors may affect real estate values and property income. Furthermore, the supply
of commercial space fluctuates with market conditions.
We may encounter significant delays in reletting vacant space, resulting in losses of income.
When leases expire, we may incur expenses and may not be able to re-lease the space on the same terms. While
we cannot predict when existing vacant space in properties will be leased, if existing tenants with expiring leases will
renew their leases or what the terms and conditions of the lease renewals will be, we expect to renew or sign new leases
at current market rates for locations in which the buildings are located, which in some cases may be below the expiring
rates. Certain leases provide tenants the right to terminate early if they pay a fee. If we are unable to re-lease space
promptly, if the terms are significantly less favorable than anticipated or if the costs are higher, we may have to reduce
distributions to our stockholders. Typical lease terms range from five to ten years, so up to approximately 20% of our
rental revenue from commercial properties could be expected to expire each year.
We face risks of tenant-type concentration.
As of December 31, 2023, approximately 19% and 13% of our tenants as a percentage of the total rentable
square feet operated in the energy services industry and the information technology and computer services industry,
respectively. An economic downturn in these or any industry in which a high concentration of our tenants operate or in
which a significant number of our tenants currently or may in the future operate, could negatively impact the financial
condition of such tenants and cause them to fail to make timely rental payments or default on lease obligations, fail to
renew their leases or renew their leases on terms less favorable to us, become bankrupt or insolvent, or otherwise become
unable to satisfy their obligations to us, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We face risks from geographic concentration.
The properties in our portfolio as of December 31, 2023, by aggregate square footage, are distributed
geographically as follows: South — 41.0%, West — 37.0.%, Midwest — 16.8% and East — 5.2%. However, within
certain of those regions, we hold a larger concentration of our properties in Denver, Colorado — 37.0%, Houston, Texas
— 20.6%, Dallas, Texas — 17.6%, and Minneapolis, Minnesota — 13.1%. We are likely to face risks to the extent that
any of these areas in which we hold a larger concentration of our properties suffer deteriorating economic conditions. As
the Dallas, Denver and Houston metropolitan areas have a significant presence in the energy sector, a prolonged period
of low oil or natural gas prices, or other factors negatively impacting the energy industry, could have an adverse impact
on our ability to maintain the occupancy of our properties in those areas or could cause us to lease space at rates below
current in-place rents, or at rates below the rates we have leased space in those areas in the prior year. In addition, factors
negatively impacting the energy industry could reduce the market values of our properties in those areas, which could
reduce our net asset value and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations, or cause a decline in the
value of our common stock.
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We compete with national, regional and local real estate operators and developers, which could adversely affect
our cash flow.
Competition exists in every market in which our properties are currently located and in every market in which
properties we may acquire in the future will be located. We compete with, among others, national, regional and
numerous local real estate operators and developers. Such competition may adversely affect the percentage of leased
space and the rental revenues of our properties, which could adversely affect our cash flow from operations and our
ability to make expected distributions to our stockholders. Some of our competitors may have more resources than we
do or other competitive advantages. Competition may be accelerated by any increase in availability of funds for
investment in real estate. For example, decreases in interest rates tend to increase the availability of funds and therefore
can increase competition. To the extent that our properties continue to operate profitably, this will likely stimulate new
development of competing properties. The extent to which we are affected by competition will depend in significant part
on both local market conditions and national and global economic conditions.
We face possible risks associated with the physical effects of climate change.
The physical effects of climate change could have a material adverse effect on our properties, operations and
business. For example, climate change could increase utility and other costs of operating our properties, including
increased costs for energy, water, insurance, regulatory compliance and other supply chain materials, which if not offset
by rising rental income and/or paid by tenants, could have a material adverse effect on our properties, operations and
business. We are also subject to climate change induced severe storm hazards, which to the extent not covered by
insurance, could result in significant capital expenditures. Over time, the physical effects of climate change could result
in declining demand for office space in our buildings or our inability to operate the buildings at all.
Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise our information and expose us to liability, which
could cause our business and reputation to suffer.
In the ordinary course of our business, we collect and store sensitive data concerning investors in the Sponsored
REIT, tenants and vendors. Although we have taken steps to protect the security of our information technology systems
and the data maintained in those systems, such systems and infrastructure may be vulnerable to attacks by hackers,
computer viruses or ransomware, or breaches due to employee error, malfeasance, impersonation of authorized users or
other disruptions. Any such breach or attack could compromise our networks and the information stored there could be
accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or stolen. Because the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or
degrade service, or sabotage systems change frequently and continuously become more sophisticated, often are not
recognized until launched against a target and may be difficult to detect for a long time, we may be unable to anticipate
these techniques or to implement adequate preventive or detective measures. Any unauthorized access, disclosure or
other loss of information could result in significant financial exposure, including significant costs to remediate possible
injury to the affected parties. We may also be subject to sanctions and civil or criminal penalties if we are found to be in
violation of the privacy or security rules under laws protecting confidential information. Any failure to maintain proper
functionality and security of our information systems could interrupt our operations, damage our reputation, subject us to
liability claims or regulatory penalties and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash
flows and results of operations.
Actual or threatened terrorist attacks may adversely affect our ability to generate revenues and the value of our
properties.
We have significant investments in markets that may be the targets of actual or threatened terrorism attacks in
the future. As a result, some tenants in these markets may choose to relocate their businesses to other markets or to
lower-profile office buildings within these markets that may be perceived to be less likely targets of future terrorist
activity. This could result in an overall decrease in the demand for office space in these markets generally or in our
properties in particular, which could increase vacancies in our properties or necessitate that we lease our properties on
less favorable terms or both. In addition, future terrorist attacks in these markets could directly or indirectly damage our
properties, both physically and financially, or cause losses that materially exceed our insurance coverage. As a result of
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the foregoing, our ability to generate revenues and the value of our properties could decline materially. See also “We
may lose capital investment or anticipated profits if an uninsured event occurs.”
We may lose capital investment or anticipated profits if an uninsured event occurs.
We carry, or our tenants carry, comprehensive liability, fire and extended coverage with respect to each of our
properties, with policy specification and insured limits customarily carried for similar properties. There are, however,
certain types of losses that may be either uninsurable or not economically insurable. Should an uninsured material loss
occur, we could lose both capital invested in the property and anticipated profits.
Risks Related to Legal and Regulatory Matters
We are subject to possible liability relating to environmental matters, and we cannot assure you that we have
identified all possible liabilities.
Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, we, as an owner or operator of real
property may become liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous substances released on or in our
property. Such laws may impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or caused, the
release of such hazardous substances. The presence of hazardous substances on a property may adversely affect the
owner’s ability to sell such property or to borrow using such property as collateral, and it may cause the owner of the
property to incur substantial remediation costs. In addition to claims for cleanup costs, the presence of hazardous
substances on a property could result in the owner incurring substantial liabilities as a result of a claim by a private party
for personal injury or a claim by an adjacent property owner for property damage.
In addition, we cannot assure you that:
future laws, ordinances or regulations will not impose any material environmental liability;
the current environmental conditions of our properties will not be affected by the condition of properties in the
vicinity of such properties (such as the presence of leaking underground storage tanks) or by third parties
unrelated to us;
tenants will not violate their leases by introducing hazardous or toxic substances into our properties that could
expose us to liability under federal or state environmental laws; or
environmental conditions, such as the growth of bacteria and toxic mold in heating and ventilation systems or
on walls, will not occur at our properties and pose a threat to human health.
We are subject to compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and fire and safety regulations, any of
which could require us to make significant capital expenditures.
All of our properties are required to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA, and the
regulations, rules and orders that may be issued thereunder. The ADA has separate compliance requirements for “public
accommodations” and “commercial facilities,” but generally requires that buildings be made accessible to persons with
disabilities. Compliance with ADA requirements might require, among other things, removal of access barriers.
Noncompliance with such requirements could result in the imposition of fines by the U.S. government or an award of
damages to private litigants.
In addition, we are required to operate our properties in compliance with fire and safety regulations, building
codes and other land use regulations, as they may be adopted by governmental agencies and bodies and become
applicable to our properties. Compliance with such requirements may require us to make substantial capital
expenditures, which expenditures would reduce cash otherwise available for distribution to our stockholders.
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We face risks associated with our tenants being designated “Prohibited Persons” by the Office of Foreign Assets
Control.
Pursuant to Executive Order 13224 and other laws, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States
Department of the Treasury, or OFAC, maintains a list of persons designated as terrorists or who are otherwise blocked
or banned, which we refer to as Prohibited Persons. OFAC regulations and other laws prohibit conducting business or
engaging in transactions with Prohibited Persons, or collectively, the “OFAC Requirements”. Our current leases and
certain other agreements require the other party to comply with the OFAC Requirements. If a tenant or other party with
whom we contract is placed on the OFAC list, we may be required by the OFAC Requirements to terminate the lease or
other agreement. Any such termination could result in a loss of revenue or a damage claim by the other party that the
termination was wrongful.
Risks Related to our Common Stock
Our level of dividends may fluctuate.
Because our real estate occupancy levels, rental rates and property disposition levels can fluctuate, there is no
predictable recurring level of revenue from such activities and changes in interest rates or in the mix of our fixed and
variable rate debt can cause our interest costs to fluctuate. As a result of these fluctuations, the amount of cash available
for distribution to our stockholders may fluctuate, which may result in our not being able to maintain or grow dividend
levels, including special dividends, in the future. In 2022, we adopted a variable quarterly dividend policy, which
replaced our previous regularly quarterly dividend policy. Under this dividend policy, our Board of Directors determines
quarterly dividends based upon a variety of factors, including our estimates of our annual taxable income and the amount
that we are required to distribute annually in the aggregate to enable us to continue to qualify as a REIT for federal
income tax purposes. In addition, the BofA Term Loan, the BMO Term Loan, the Series A Notes and the Series B Notes
include restrictions on our ability to make quarterly dividend distributions that exceed $0.01 per share of our common
stock; provided, however, that notwithstanding such restrictions, we are permitted to make dividend distributions based
on our good faith estimate of projected or estimated taxable income or otherwise as necessary to retain our status as a
REIT, to meet the distribution requirements of Section 857 of the Internal Revenue Code or to eliminate any income or
excise taxes to which we would otherwise be subject.
The real properties held by us may significantly decrease in value.
As of December 31, 2023, we owned 17 properties. Some or all of these properties may decline in value. To
the extent our real properties decline in value, our stockholders could lose some or all of the value of their investments.
The value of our common stock may be adversely affected if the real properties held by us decline in value since these
real properties represent the majority of the tangible assets held by us. Moreover, if we are forced to sell or lease the real
property held by us below its initial purchase price or its carrying costs, respectively, or if we are forced to lease real
property at below market rates because of the condition of the property or general economic or local market conditions,
our results of operations would be adversely affected and such negative results of operations may result in lower
dividends being paid to holders of our common stock.
Further issuances of equity securities may be dilutive to current stockholders.
The interests of our existing stockholders could be diluted if we issue additional equity securities to finance
future acquisitions, repay indebtedness or to fund other general corporate purposes. Our ability to execute our business
strategy depends on our access to an appropriate blend of debt financing, including unsecured lines of credit and other
forms of secured and unsecured debt, and equity financing.
The price of our common stock may vary.
The market prices for our common stock may fluctuate with changes in market and economic conditions,
including the market perception of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, in general, and changes in our financial
condition and results of operations. Such fluctuations may depress the market price of our common stock independent of
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the financial performance of FSP Corp. The market conditions for REIT stocks generally could affect the market price
of our common stock.
Risks Related to our Organization and Structure
Our employee retention plan may prevent changes in control.
During February 2006, our Board of Directors approved a change in control plan, which included a form of
retention agreement and discretionary payment plan. Payments under the discretionary plan are capped at 1% of the
market capitalization of FSP Corp. as reduced by the amount paid under the retention plan. The costs associated with
these two components of the plan may have the effect of discouraging a third party from making an acquisition proposal
for us and may thereby inhibit a change in control under circumstances that could otherwise give the holders of our
common stock the opportunity to realize a greater premium over the then-prevailing market prices.
We would incur adverse tax consequences if we failed to qualify as a REIT.
The provisions of the tax code governing the taxation of REITs are very technical and complex, and although
we expect that we will be organized and will operate in a manner that will enable us to meet such requirements, no
assurance can be given that we will always succeed in doing so. In addition, as a result of our past acquisition of certain
sponsored REITs by merger, which we refer to as target REITs, we might no longer qualify as a REIT. We could lose
our ability to so qualify for a variety of reasons relating to the nature of the assets acquired from the target REITs, the
identity of the stockholders of the target REITs who become our stockholders or the failure of one or more of the target
REITs to have previously qualified as a REIT. Moreover, if one or more of the target REITs that we acquired in
May 2008, April 2006, April 2005 or June 2003 did not qualify as a REIT immediately prior to the consummation of its
acquisition, we could be disqualified as a REIT as a result of such acquisition.
If in any taxable year we do not qualify as a REIT, we would be taxed as a corporation and distributions to our
stockholders would not be deductible by us in computing our taxable income. In addition, if we were to fail to qualify as
a REIT, we could be disqualified from treatment as a REIT in the year in which such failure occurred and for the next
four taxable years and, consequently, we would be taxed as a regular corporation during such years. Failure to qualify
for even one taxable year could result in a significant reduction of our cash available for distribution to our stockholders
or could require us to incur indebtedness or liquidate investments in order to generate sufficient funds to pay the
resulting federal income tax liabilities.
Provisions in our organizational documents may prevent changes in control.
Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws contain provisions, described below, which may have the effect of
discouraging a third party from making an acquisition proposal for us and may thereby inhibit a change of control under
circumstances that could otherwise give the holders of our common stock the opportunity to realize a premium over the
then-prevailing market prices.
Ownership Limits. In order for us to maintain our qualification as a REIT, the holders of our common stock
may be limited to owning, either directly or under applicable attribution rules of the Internal Revenue Code, no more
than 9.8% of the lesser of the value or the number of our equity shares, and no holder of common stock may acquire or
transfer shares that would result in our shares of common stock being beneficially owned by fewer than 100 persons.
Such ownership limit may have the effect of preventing an acquisition of control of us without the approval of our board
of directors. Our Articles of Incorporation give our board of directors the right to refuse to give effect to the acquisition
or transfer of shares by a stockholder in violation of these provisions.
Preferred Stock. Our Articles of Incorporation authorize our board of directors to issue up to 20,000,000 shares
of preferred stock, par value $.0001 per share, and to establish the preferences and rights of any such shares issued. The
issuance of preferred stock could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control even if a change in control
may be in our stockholders’ best interest.
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Increase of Authorized Stock. Our board of directors, without any vote or consent of the stockholders, may
increase the number of authorized shares of any class or series of stock or the aggregate number of authorized shares we
have authority to issue. The ability to increase the number of authorized shares and issue such shares could have the
effect of delaying or preventing a change in control even if a change in control may be in our stockholders’ best interest.
Amendment of Bylaws. Our board of directors has the power to amend our Bylaws. This power could have the
effect of delaying or preventing a change in control even if a change in control may be in our stockholders’ best interests.
Stockholder Meetings. Our Bylaws require advance notice for stockholder proposals to be considered at annual
and special meetings of stockholders and for stockholder nominations for election of directors at annual and special
meetings of stockholders. The advance notice provisions require a proponent to provide us with detailed information
about the proponent and/or nominee. Our Bylaws also provide that stockholders entitled to cast more than 50% of all the
votes entitled to be cast at a meeting must join in a request by stockholders to call a special meeting of stockholders and
that a specific process for the meeting request must be followed. These provisions could have the effect of delaying or
preventing a change in control even if a change in control may be in the best interests of our stockholders.
Supermajority Votes Required. Our Articles of Incorporation require the affirmative vote of the holders of no
less than 80% of the shares of capital stock outstanding and entitled to vote in order (i) to amend the provisions of our
Articles of Incorporation relating to the removal of directors, limitation of liability of officers and directors or
indemnification of officers and directors or (ii) to amend our Articles of Incorporation to impose cumulative voting in the
election of directors. These provisions could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control even if a
change in control may be in our stockholders’ best interest.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.
None.
Item 1C. Cybersecurity.
We have certain processes for assessing, identifying and managing cybersecurity risks, which are built into our
overall risk management program/information technology function and are designed to help protect our information
assets and operations from internal and external cyber threats, protect employee information from unauthorized access or
attack, as well as secure our networks and systems. Such processes include physical, procedural and technical
safeguards, response plans, regular tests on our systems, and routine review of our policies and procedures to identify
risks and enhance our practices. We engage certain external parties to enhance our cybersecurity oversight. We consider
the internal risk oversight programs of third-party service providers before engaging them in order to help protect us
from any related vulnerabilities.
We do not believe that there are currently any known risks from cybersecurity threats that are reasonably likely
to materially affect us or our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition.
The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors provides direct oversight over cybersecurity risk and provides
updates to the Board of Directors regarding such oversight. The Audit Committee receives quarterly updates from
management regarding cybersecurity matters and is notified between such updates regarding significant new
cybersecurity threats or incidents.
Our Vice President and Director of Information Technology leads the operational oversight of company-wide
cybersecurity strategy, policy, standards and processes and works across relevant departments to assess and help prepare
us and our employees to address cybersecurity risks. Prior to his approximately 14 years overseeing and securing our
information technology operations, our Vice President and Director of Information Technology held various roles during
his approximately 9 years of tenure at USI New England, most recently overseeing and securing their information
technology operations as Regional IT Manager. This experience is reinforced with regular cybersecurity training from
industry leading organizations such as the SANS Institute and ISC2.
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In an effort to protect our resources from cyber threats, we maintain a security program that includes multiple
layers designed to prevent, mitigate, detect, defend against, and remediate these threats. These include, but are not
limited to, continuous vulnerability assessment and remediation, annual penetration testing conducted by a third party,
security and monitoring tools that are monitored by a 24x7 SOC (Security Operations Center) and Incident Response
Planning. Additionally, all employees are required to take annual cyber security training that aligns with our risks and
current cyber trends such as ransomware, BEC (business email compromise,) phishing, and social engineering.
Item 2.
Properties
Set forth below is information regarding our properties as of December 31, 2023:
Property Location
Office
16285 Park Ten Place
Houston, TX 77084
15601 Dallas Parkway
Addison, TX 75001
Date of
Purchase (1)
Approx.
Square
Feet
Percent
Leased as
of 12/31/23
Approx.
Number
of Tenants
Major Tenants (2)
6/27/02
157,609
83.8 %
7 Blade Energy Partners, Ltd.
Baytex Energy USA, Inc.
Edge Engineering & Science,
LLC
9/30/02
289,333
83.0 %
14 Cyxtera Management Inc.
WDT Acquisition Corporation
Aerotek, Inc.
CarOffer, LLC
1500 & 1600 N. Greenville Ave.
Richardson, TX 75081
5600, 5620 & 5640 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
1293 Eldridge Parkway
Houston, TX 77077
3/3/03
300,887
85.5 %
8 ARGO Data Resource Corp.
EMC Corporation
ID Software, LLC
7/16/03
298,183
90.5 %
5 Commonwealth of Virginia
ChemTreat, Inc.
GE Vernova International LLC
1/16/04
248,399
100.0 %
1 CITGO Petroleum Corporation
6550 & 6560 Greenwood Plaza
2/24/05
196,236
66.3 %
2
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan,
Inc.
Englewood, CO 80111
16290 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77094
9/28/05
156,746
95.0 %
7 Olin Corporation
Hargrove and Associates, Inc.
Bluware, Inc.
5055 & 5057 Keller Springs Rd.
Addison, TX 75001
2/24/06
217,841
80.2 %
22 See Footnote 3
121 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
6/29/10
298,121
80.5 %
35
Schwegman, Lundberg &
Woessner
801 Marquette Ave. South
6/29/10
129,691
91.8 %
3 Workbox Marquette MN, LLC
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Plano, TX 75024
10370 & 10350 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77042
1999 Broadway
Denver, CO 80202
Denver CO, 80202
45 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Minneapolis, MN 55402
5100 & 5160 Tennyson Parkway
3/10/11
209,461
56.6 %
6
Greater Minneapolis
Convention & Visitor
Association
Deluxe Corporation
ARK-LA-TEX Financial
Services, LLC
CountryPlace Mortgage, LTD
11/1/12
629,025
62.7 %
41 See Footnote 3
5/22/13
682,639
51.7 %
32 United States Government
1001 17th Street
8/28/13
649,235
71.1 %
16
Permian Resources Operating,
LLC
Hall and Evans, LLC
Ping Identity Corp.
6/6/16
330,096
62.3 %
18 PwC US Group
1420 Peachtree Street, NE
8/10/16
160,145
79.8 %
4
Swift, Currie, McGhee &
Hiers, LLP
Atlanta, GA 30309
600 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
120 Monument Circle
Indianapolis, IN
12/1/16
612,135
81.7 %
36 EOG Resources, Inc.
1/1/23
213,760
4.1 %
2 See Footnote 3
Total Owned & Consolidated
Portfolio
5,779,542
71.5 %
(1) Date of purchase or merged entity date of purchase.
(2) Major tenants that occupy 10% or more of the space in an individual property.
(3) No tenant occupies more than 10% of the space.
All of the properties listed above are owned, directly or indirectly, by us. None of our properties are subject to any
mortgage loans. We have no other material undeveloped or unimproved properties, or proposed programs for material
renovation or development of any of our properties in 2024. We believe that our properties are adequately covered by
insurance as of December 31, 2023.
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The information presented below provides the weighted average GAAP rent per square foot for the year ended
December 31, 2023 for our properties and weighted occupancy square feet and percentages. GAAP rent includes the
impact of tenant concessions and reimbursements. This table does not include information about properties held by our
investments in nonconsolidated REITs.
Property Name
City
State Renovated
Year Built
or
Weighted
Net Rentable Occupied
Square Feet
Sq. Ft.
Weighted
Occupied
Percentage as of
December 31,
2023 (a)
Weighted
Average
Rent per Occupied
Square Feet (b)
Innsbrook
East Total
120 Monument Circle
121 South 8th Street
801 Marquette Ave
Plaza Seven
Midwest Total
Glen Allen VA
1999
Indianapolis IN
Minneapolis MN
Minneapolis MN 1923/2017
Minneapolis MN
1992
1974
1987
TX
Houston
TX
Addison
Richardson TX
TX
Houston
TX
Houston
TX
Addison
Park Ten
Addison Circle
Collins Crossing (c)
Eldridge Green
Park Ten Phase II
Liberty Plaza
Legacy Tennyson
Plano
Center
Westchase I & II
Houston
Pershing Park Plaza (c) Atlanta
1999
1999
1999
1999
2006
1985
TX 1999/2008
TX 1983/2008
GA
1989
1986
CO
Denver
CO 1977/2006
Denver
Denver
CO
Englewood CO
1982
2000
South Total
1999 Broadway
1001 17th Street
600 17th Street
Greenwood Plaza
West Total
Total Owned &
Consolidated
Properties
298,183
298,183
213,760
298,121
129,691
330,096
971,668
157,609
289,333
300,887
248,399
156,746
217,841
142,382
142,382
8,722
243,088
119,108
211,162
582,080
125,157
240,175
278,381
248,399
148,924
157,107
209,461
629,025
160,145
2,369,446
682,639
649,235
612,135
196,236
2,140,245
98,510
370,118
127,796
1,794,567
407,194
456,542
484,934
130,006
1,478,676
47.8 %
47.8 %
4.1 %
81.5 %
91.8 %
64.0 %
59.9 %
79.4 %
83.0 %
92.5 %
100.0 %
95.0 %
72.1 %
47.0 %
58.8 %
79.8 %
75.7 %
59.7 %
70.3 %
79.2 %
66.3 %
69.1 %
18.69
18.69
31.77
25.28
24.38
30.03
26.91
28.86
35.58
27.10
26.82
29.42
24.65
30.96
26.49
38.51
29.20
33.97
39.04
34.29
29.16
35.22
5,779,542
3,997,705
69.2 % $
30.72
(a) Based on weighted occupied square feet for the year ended December 31, 2023, including month-to-month tenants,
divided by the property’s net rentable square footage.
(b) Represents annualized GAAP rental revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 per weighted occupied square
foot.
(c) Properties were classified as assets held for sale as of December 31, 2023.
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The information presented below is a lease expiration table for ten years and thereafter, stating (i) the number of tenants
whose leases will expire, (ii) the total area in square feet covered by such leases, (iii) the annual rental represented by
such leases in dollars and by square feet, and (iv) the percentage of gross annual rental represented by such leases.
Year of
Lease
Expiration
December 31,
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034 and thereafter
Leased total
Vacancies as of 12/31/23
Total Portfolio Square Footage
Number of
Leases
Expiring
Within the
Year (a)
Rentable
Square
Footage
Subject to
Expiring
Leases
Annualized Percentage
Rent
of Total
Annualized
Rent Under
Expiring
Leases (b)
Per Square Annualized
Foot Under Rent Under
Expiring
Leases
Leases
Expiring
Cumulative
Total
437,374
567,886
330,757
233,589
538,125
307,108
256,836
5,901
489,626
443,514 (d)
47 (c) 518,878 $ 15,816,296 $ 30.48
33.80
55
35.46
43
31.84
26
32.04
19
29.25
30
30.37
11
36.44
8
—
1
32.84
8
39
16.40
4,129,594 $ 126,533,905 $ 30.64
287
1,649,948
5,779,542
14,785,284
20,136,729
10,530,650
7,484,290
15,738,822
9,327,691
9,358,506
—
16,080,101
7,275,536
12.5 %
11.7 %
15.9 %
8.3 %
5.9 %
12.4 %
7.4 %
7.4 %
— %
12.7 %
5.8 %
100.0 %
12.5 %
24.2 %
40.1 %
48.4 %
54.3 %
66.7 %
74.1 %
81.5 %
81.5 %
94.2 %
100.0 %
(a) The number of leases approximates the number of tenants. Tenants with lease maturities in different years are
included in annual totals for each lease. Tenants may have multiple leases in the same year.
(b) Annualized rent represents the monthly rent charged, including tenant reimbursements, for each lease in effect at
December 31, 2023 multiplied by 12. Tenant reimbursements generally include payment of real estate taxes,
operating expenses and common area maintenance and utility charges.
(c) Includes 4 leases that are month-to-month.
(d) Includes 61,623 square feet that are non-revenue producing building amenities.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we may be subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our
business. Although occasional adverse decisions (or settlements) may occur, we believe that the final disposition of such
matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or results of operations.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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PART II
Item 5. Market For Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities
Our common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol “FSP”.
As of February 1, 2024, there were 12,931 holders of our common stock, including both holders of record and
participants in securities position listings.
While not guaranteed, we expect to continue to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the future. See Part
I, Item 1A Risk Factors, “Our level of dividends may fluctuate.” for additional information.
STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH
In accordance with SEC regulations, the following graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return on
the Company’s common stock between December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2023 with the cumulative total return of
(1) the FTSE NAREIT Equity Office Index (“NAREIT Office”), (2) the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price
Index (“S&P 500”), and (3) the Russell 2000 Total Return Index (“Russell 2000”) over the same period. This graph
assumes the investment of $100.00 on December 31, 2018 and assumes that any distributions are reinvested.
As of December 31,
FSP
S&P 500
Russell 2000
NAREIT Office
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
$ 100 $ 144 $ 79 $ 121 $ 58 $ 56
207
161
83
100
100
100
131
126
131
156
151
107
200
173
131
164
138
82
Notes to Graph:
The above performance graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing
under the Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that we
specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.
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Item 6.
[Reserved]
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto
appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the consolidated financial
statements, including trends which might appear, should not be taken as necessarily indicative of future operations. The
following discussion and other parts of this Annual Report on Form 10-K may also contain forward-looking statements
based on current judgments and current knowledge of management, which are subject to certain risks, trends and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements.
Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned
that our forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty, including without limitation, adverse changes in
general economic or local market conditions, including the impact of recessionary concerns, inflation, energy prices and
interest rates, as well as those resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the impact of work-from-home and
return-to-work policies, and other potential infectious disease outbreaks and terrorist attacks or other acts of violence,
which may negatively affect the markets in which we and our tenants operate, our inability to extend and/or refinance
our debt or effect asset sales sufficient to repay such debt prior to the maturity dates thereof, adverse changes in energy
prices, which if sustained, could negatively impact occupancy and rental rates in the markets in which we own
properties, including energy-influenced markets such as Dallas, Denver and Houston, expectations for future property
dispositions, expectations for future potential leasing activity, expectations for the potential payment of special
dividends, changes in interest rates as a result of economic market conditions, disruptions in the debt markets, economic
conditions in the markets in which we own properties, risks of a lessening of demand for the types of real estate owned
by us, uncertainties relating to fiscal policy, changes in government regulations and regulatory uncertainty, geopolitical
events, and expenditures that cannot be anticipated such as utility rate and usage increases, delays in construction
schedules, unanticipated increases in construction costs, unanticipated repairs, increases in the level of general and
administrative costs as a percentage of revenues as revenues decrease as a result of property dispositions, additional
staffing, insurance increases and real estate tax valuation reassessments. See “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. We may not update any
of the forward-looking statements after the date this Annual Report on Form 10-K is filed to conform them to actual
results or to changes in our expectations that occur after such date, other than as required by law.
Overview
FSP Corp., or we or the Company, operates in a single reportable segment: real estate operations. The real
estate operations market involves real estate rental operations, leasing, secured financing of real estate and services
provided for asset management, property management, property acquisitions, dispositions and development. Our current
strategy is to invest in infill and central business district office properties in the United States sunbelt and mountain west
regions as well as select opportunistic markets. We believe that the United States sunbelt and mountain west regions
have macro-economic drivers that have the potential to increase occupancies and rents. We seek value-oriented
investments with an eye towards long-term growth and appreciation, as well as current income.
As of December 31, 2023, approximately 5.1 million square feet, or approximately 88.4% of our total owned
portfolio, was located in Dallas, Denver, Houston and Minneapolis.
The main factor that affects our real estate operations is the broad economic market conditions in the United
States. These market conditions affect the occupancy levels and the rent levels on both a national and local level. We
have no influence on broader economic market conditions. We may look to acquire and/or develop quality properties in
good locations in order to lessen the impact of downturns in the market and to take advantage of upturns when they
occur.
We continue to believe that the current price of our common stock does not accurately reflect the value of our
underlying real estate assets and we will seek to increase shareholder value by (1) pursuing the sale of select properties
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where we believe that short to intermediate term valuation potential has been reached and (2) striving to lease vacant
space. As we continue to execute this strategy, our revenue, Funds From Operations, and capital expenditures may
decrease in the short term. Proceeds from dispositions are intended to be used primarily for the repayment of debt.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, our disposition strategy resulted in aggregate gross sale proceeds of
$154.5 million. On February 21, 2024, we repaid $102 million of debt in connection with the extensions of our BofA
Term Loan, BMO Term Loan, our Series A Notes and our Series B Notes (each as defined in Liquidity and Capital
Resources below).
In July 2022, we adopted a variable quarterly dividend policy, which replaced our previous regular quarterly
dividend policy. Under the variable quarterly dividend policy, the Board of Directors determines quarterly dividends
based upon a variety of factors, including the Company’s estimates of its annual taxable income and the amount that the
Company is required to distribute annually in the aggregate to enable the Company to continue to qualify as a real estate
investment trust for federal income tax purposes.
The credit rating for our senior unsecured debt was downgraded by Moody’s Investor Service from Ba1 to Ba3
on April 12, 2023, and from Ba3 to B3 on June 14, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the interest rate applicable to
borrowings under the Senior Notes (as defined in– Liquidity and Capital Resources below) was based in part on the
rating of our debt. As of February 21, 2024, the interest rate applicable to borrowings under the Senior Notes was no
longer based on the rating of our debt.
Trends and Uncertainties
Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Considerable uncertainty still surrounds the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential
effects on the population, including the spread of more contagious variants of the virus, and on the commercial real
estate market and our business. Many of our tenants still do not fully occupy the space that they lease. The COVID-19
pandemic continues to present material uncertainty and risk with respect to the performance of our properties and our
financial results, such as the potential negative impact to the businesses of our tenants, the impact of work-from-home
and return-to-work policies, the potential negative impact to leasing efforts and occupancy at our properties, uncertainty
regarding future rent collection levels or requests for rent concessions from our tenants, the occurrence of a default under
any of our debt agreements, the potential for increased borrowing costs, negative impacts on our ability to refinance
existing indebtedness or to secure new sources of capital on favorable terms, fluctuations in our level of dividends,
increased costs of operations, making more difficult our ability to complete required capital expenditures in a timely
manner and on budget, decreases in values of our real estate assets, changes in law and/or regulation, and uncertainty
regarding government and regulatory policy. We are unable to estimate the full extent of the long term impact that the
COVID-19 pandemic will have on our future financial results at this time. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A. “Risk
Factors”.
Economic Conditions
Although recent indicators suggest that economic activity has expanded at a modest pace, the global economy
continues to experience significant disruptions as a result of various factors, including geopolitical events such as the
ongoing wars between Russia and Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas, a U.S. designated Foreign Terrorist
Organization, in the Gaza Strip and ongoing conflicts in various other parts of the Middle East, increasing tensions with
China, the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing supply chain difficulties. In addition, various
economic factors, including but not limited to, inflation and interest rates, are contributing to recessionary concerns for
the economy of the United States. Economic conditions directly affect the demand for office space, our primary income
producing asset. In addition, the broad economic market conditions in the United States are typically affected by
numerous other factors, including but not limited to, employment levels, energy prices, uncertainty about government
fiscal, monetary, trade and tax policies, changes in currency exchange rates, the regulatory environment and the
availability of credit. During 2023, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate target several times, most recently
increasing it by 25 basis points on July 26, 2023, to a range of 5.25% to 5.50%. Any future increases in the target range
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could also increase interest rates. If interest rates continue to increase, then the interest costs on our unhedged variable
rate debt would be adversely affected, which could in turn adversely affect our cash flow, our ability to pay principal and
interest on our debt and our ability to make distributions to stockholders. As of December 31, 2023, approximately
50.6% of our total debt constituted unhedged variable rate debt. Increasing interest rates could also decrease the amount
third parties are willing to pay for our assets and limit our ability to incur new debt or refinance existing debt when it
matures. As of the date of this report, the impact of current economic conditions and geopolitical events and the long-
term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are adversely affecting the demand for office space in the United States.
Real Estate Operations
As of December 31, 2023, our real estate portfolio was comprised of 17 owned properties, which we refer to as
our owned properties, and a non-controlling common stock interest in the corporation that is the sole member of FSP
Monument Circle LLC, which corporation was organized to operate as a real estate investment trust, which we refer to as
the Sponsored REIT. The Sponsored REIT, which we also refer to as Monument Circle, was consolidated effective
January 1, 2023. We refer to these 18 properties as our owned and consolidated properties. Our owned properties were
approximately 74.0% leased as of December 31, 2023, a decrease from 75.6% leased as of December 31, 2022. The
1.6% decrease in leased space was primarily a result of lease maturities that occurred during the year ended December
31, 2023 and the impact on leased percentage from the disposition of one property on each of March 10, 2023, August 9,
2023, October 26, 2023 and December 6, 2023. These decreases were partially offset by new leasing during the year
ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, we had approximately 1,650,000 square feet of vacancy in our
owned properties compared to approximately 1,524,000 square feet of vacancy at December 31, 2022. During the year
ended December 31, 2023, we leased approximately 706,000 square feet of office space in our owned properties, of
which approximately 478,000 square feet were with existing tenants, at a weighted average term of 6.8 years. On
average, tenant improvements for such leases were $22.42 per square foot, lease commissions were $10.56 per square
foot and rent concessions were approximately six months of free rent. Average GAAP base rents under such leases were
$29.71 per square foot, or 7.4% higher than average rents in the respective properties as applicable compared to the year
ended December 31, 2022.
Our owned and consolidated properties were approximately 71.5% leased as of December 31, 2023, compared
to our owned properties at 75.6% leased as of December 31, 2022. The difference is primarily a result of the
consolidation of Monument Circle effective January 1, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, Monument Circle was
approximately 4.1% leased.
During 2023 and 2022, we had no redevelopment properties. On November 16, 2021, we sold a property
known as Stonecroft in Chantilly, Virginia and another property located in Chantilly, Virginia for aggregate gross sales
proceeds of approximately $40 million. Stonecroft had been our sole redevelopment property prior to its sale.
Our property known as Blue Lagoon in Miami, Florida, was substantially completed during the first quarter of
2021, and had previously been classified as a redevelopment property. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30,
2023, the property had leases signed for 98.5% of the rentable square feet of the property, including one tenant
occupying approximately 73.6% of the rentable square feet of the property. On December 6, 2023, we sold this property
for gross sales proceeds of approximately $68.0 million.
As of December 31, 2023, leases for approximately 9.0% and 7.6% of the square footage in our owned portfolio
are scheduled to expire during 2024 and 2025, respectively. As the first quarter of 2024 begins, we believe that our
operating properties are stabilized, with a balanced lease expiration schedule, and existing vacancy is being actively
marketed to numerous potential tenants. While leasing activity at our properties has continued, we believe that the
impact of geopolitical events, current economic conditions and the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may
limit or delay new tenant leasing during at least the the first quarter of 2024 and potentially in future periods.
While we cannot generally predict when an existing vacancy in our owned properties will be leased or if
existing tenants with expiring leases will renew their leases or what the terms and conditions of the lease renewals will
be, we expect to renew or sign new leases at then-current market rates for locations in which the buildings are located,
which could be above or below the expiring rates. Also, we believe the potential exists for any of our tenants to default
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on its lease or to seek the protection of bankruptcy. If any of our tenants defaults on its lease, we may experience delays
in enforcing our rights as a landlord and may incur substantial costs in protecting our investment. In addition, at any
time, a tenant of one of our properties may seek the protection of bankruptcy laws, which could result in the rejection
and termination of such tenant’s lease and thereby cause a reduction in cash available for distribution to our
stockholders.
Real Estate Acquisition and Investment Activity
During 2023:
on September 26, 2023, we agreed to extend the maturity date of our existing loan to Monument Circle
that is secured by a mortgage on real estate owned by Monument Circle, which we refer to as the
Sponsored REIT Loan, to September 30, 2024.
During 2022:
we continued to actively explore additional potential real estate investment opportunities.
During 2021:
on October 29, 2021, the Company agreed to amend and restate the Sponsored REIT Loan to extend
the maturity date from December 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 and to advance an additional $3.0 million
tranche of indebtedness to FSP Monument Circle LLC with the same June 30, 2023 maturity date,
effectively increasing the aggregate principal amount of the Sponsored REIT Loan from $21 million to
$24 million. In addition, the Company agreed to defer all principal and interest payments due under
the Sponsored REIT Loan until the maturity date on June 30, 2023. As part of its consideration for
agreeing to amend and restate the Sponsored REIT Loan, the Company obtained from the stockholders
of the parent of FSP Monument Circle LLC the right to vote their shares in favor of any sale of the
property owned by FSP Monument Circle LLC any time on or after January 1, 2023.
we continued to actively explore additional potential real estate investment opportunities.
Property Dispositions and Assets Held for Sale
During 2023, we sold an office property located in Elk Grove, Illinois on March 10, 2023 for a sales price of
$29.1 million, at a gain of approximately $8.4 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we entered into an
agreement to sell a property in Charlotte, North Carolina at an expected loss of $0.8 million, which was recorded as an
impairment and we classified the property as an asset held for sale as of June 30, 2023. The property sold on August 9,
2023 for a sales price of $9.2 million, at a loss of $0.8 million, which had been our expected loss. During the three
months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded a gain on sale of $53,000 as a result of conveying approximately 7,826
square feet of land at our Addison, Texas property to the Town of Addison as part of a road revitalization project. In
addition, during the three months ended September 30, 2023, we executed purchase and sale agreements with four
different unrelated purchasers for the potential sale of four properties. Three of these potential dispositions were
classified as assets held for sale as of September 30, 2023. On October 26, 2023, we completed the sale of one of the
assets held for sale as of September 30, 2023, an office building located in Plano, Texas for a sales price of $48.0 million
at a gain of approximately $10.6 million. On December 6, 2023, we sold another of the assets held for sale, an office
property located in Miami, Florida for a sales price of $68.0 million at a loss of approximately $18.9 million. The one
remaining asset held for sale was expected to sell for a sales price of $40.0 million at a loss of approximately $20.5
million, which was recorded as an impairment as of September 30, 2023, however on November 15, 2023, we received
notice from the buyer indicating that the buyer was terminating the transaction and directing the deposit and interest be
disbursed to us. During the three months ended December 31, 2023, we executed a purchase and sale agreement to sell a
property located in Richardson, Texas for $35 million at an expected loss of approximately $2.1 million, which was
recorded as an impairment as of December 31, 2023. On January 26, 2024, we sold the office property located in
Richardson, Texas for a sales price of $35 million, at a loss of approximately $2.1 million, which is consistent with the
previously recorded impairment.
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During 2022, we sold two office properties located in Broomfield, Colorado on August 31, 2022 for an
aggregate sales price of $102.5 million, at a gain of approximately $24.1 million. We also sold an office property in
Evanston, Illinois on December 28, 2022 for a sales price of approximately $27.8 million, at a gain of $3.9 million.
There were no properties held for sale as of December 31, 2022.
During 2021, we sold three office properties located in Atlanta, Georgia on May 27, 2021 for an aggregate sales
price of approximately $219.5 million, at a net gain of approximately $22.8 million. We sold an office property in
Dulles, Virginia on June 29, 2021 for a sales price of approximately $17.3 million, at a loss of $2.1 million. We sold an
office property located in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 31, 2021 for a sales price of approximately $35 million, at a
loss of approximately $1.7 million. We sold two office properties located in Chesterfield, Missouri on September 23,
2021 for an aggregate sales price of approximately $67 million, at a gain of approximately $10.3 million. On October
22, 2021, we sold an office property in Atlanta Georgia for a sales price of approximately $223.9 million, at a gain of
approximately $86.8 million. On November 16, 2021, we sold two office properties in Chantilly, Virginia for an
aggregate sales price of approximately $40 million, at a loss of approximately $2.9 million.
We used, or intend to use, the proceeds of the dispositions primarily to repay outstanding indebtedness.
The dispositions of these properties did not represent a strategic shift that has a major effect on our operations
and financial results. Our current strategy is to continue to invest in the sunbelt and mountain west regions of the United
States. Accordingly, the properties sold remained classified within continuing operations for all periods presented.
We continue to believe that the current price of our common stock does not accurately reflect the value of our
underlying real estate assets, and we will seek to increase shareholder value by (1) pursuing the sale of select properties
where we believe that short to intermediate term valuation potential has been reached and (2) striving to lease vacant
space. As we continue to execute this strategy, our revenue, Funds From Operations, and capital expenditures may
decrease in the short term. Proceeds from dispositions are intended to be used primarily for the repayment of debt.
Critical Accounting Estimates
We have certain critical accounting policies that are subject to judgments and estimates by our management and
uncertainties of outcome that affect the application of these policies. We base our estimates on historical experience and
on various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an on-going basis, we evaluate
our estimates. In the event estimates or assumptions prove to be different from actual results, adjustments are made in
subsequent periods to reflect more current information. The accounting policies that we believe are most critical to the
understanding of our financial position and results of operations, and that require significant management estimates and
judgments, are discussed below. Significant estimates in the consolidated financial statements include purchase price
allocations, impairment considerations and the valuation of derivatives.
Critical accounting policies are those that have the most impact on the reporting of our financial condition and
results of operations and those requiring significant judgments and estimates. We believe that our judgments and
estimates are consistently applied and produce financial information that fairly presents our results of operations. Our
most critical accounting policies involve our investments in sponsored REITs and our investments in real property.
These policies affect our:
allocation of purchase price;
allowance for loan losses on mortgage loans;
assessment of the carrying values and impairments of long lived assets;
valuation of derivatives; and
ownership of stock in a Sponsored REIT and related interests.
These policies involve significant judgments made based upon our experience, including judgments about
current valuations, ultimate realizable value, current and future economic conditions and competitive factors in the
markets in which our properties are located. Competition, economic conditions and other factors may cause occupancy
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declines in the future. In the future we may need to revise our carrying value assessments to incorporate information
which is not now known and such revisions could decrease the carrying values of our assets.
Allocation of Purchase Price
We allocate the value of real estate acquired among land, buildings, improvements and identified intangible
assets and liabilities, which may consist of the value of above market and below market leases, the value of in-place
leases, and the value of tenant relationships. Purchase price allocations and the determination of the useful lives are
based on management’s estimates. Under some circumstances we may rely upon studies commissioned from
independent real estate appraisal firms in determining the purchase price allocations.
Purchase price allocated to land and building and improvements is based on management’s determination of the
relative fair values of these assets assuming the property was vacant. Management determines the fair value of a property
using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. Purchase price allocated to above or below market leases
is based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the
difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases including consideration of
potential lease renewals and (ii) our estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding leases, measured over a
period equal to the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. This aggregate value is allocated between
in-place lease values and tenant relationships based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each
tenant’s lease; however, the value of tenant relationships has not been separated from in-place lease value because such
value and its consequence to amortization expense is immaterial for acquisitions reflected in our financial statements.
Factors considered by us in performing these analyses include (i) an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-
up periods, including real estate taxes, insurance and other operating income and expenses, and (ii) costs to execute
similar leases in current market conditions, such as leasing commissions, legal and other related costs. If future
acquisitions result in our allocating material amounts to the value of tenant relationships, those amounts would be
separately allocated and amortized over the estimated life of the relationships.
Impairment
We periodically evaluate our real estate properties for impairment indicators. These indicators may include
lower or declining tenant occupancy, weak or declining tenant profitability, cash flow or liquidity, our decision to
dispose of an asset before the end of its estimated useful life or legislative, economic or market changes that permanently
reduce the value of our investments. If indicators of impairment are present, we evaluate the carrying value of the
property by comparing it to its expected future undiscounted cash flows. A property’s value is impaired only if
management’s estimate of future undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the property over its estimated holding
period is less than the carrying value of the property. If there are different potential outcomes for a property, we will
take a probability weighted approach to estimating future cash flows. If we determine that impairment has occurred, the
affected assets are reduced to their fair value. This analysis requires us to judge whether indicators of impairment exist
and to estimate likely future cash flows. If we misjudge or estimate incorrectly or if future tenant profitability, market or
industry factors differ from our expectations, we may record an impairment charge which is inappropriate or fail to
record a charge when we should have done so, or the amount of such charges may be inaccurate.
Derivative Instruments
We recognize derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that do not qualify, or are not
designated as hedge relationships, must be adjusted to fair value through income. Derivative instruments designated in a
hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted
transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Cash flow hedges are accounted for by recording the fair value of the
derivative instrument on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability. To the extent hedges are effective, a
corresponding amount, adjusted for swap payments, is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income within
stockholders’ equity. Amounts are then reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to the income
statement in the period or periods the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of a
derivative’s change in fair value will be recognized in earnings in the same period in which the hedged interest payments
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affect earnings, which may increase or decrease reported net income and stockholders’ equity prospectively, depending
on future levels of interest rates and other variables affecting the fair values of derivative instruments and hedged items,
but will have no effect on cash flows. Derivative instruments designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to
changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate
risk, are considered fair value hedges. We currently have no fair value hedges outstanding. Fair values of derivatives are
subject to significant variability based on changes in interest rates and counterparty credit risk. To the extent we enter
into fair value hedges in the future, the results of such variability could be a significant increase or decrease in our
derivative assets, derivative liabilities, book equity, and/or earnings.
Results of Operations
The following table shows financial results for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
(in thousands)
Revenues:
Rental
Related party revenue:
Management fees and interest income from loans
Other
Total revenues
Expenses:
Real estate operating expenses
Real estate taxes and insurance
Depreciation and amortization
General and administrative
Interest
Total expenses
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT
Impairment and loan loss reserve
Gain (loss) on sale of properties and impairment of assets held for sale, net
Interest income
Income (loss) before taxes
Tax expense
Net income (loss)
Year ended December 31,
2022
Change
2023
$ 145,446 $ 163,739 $ (18,293)
—
261
145,707
1,855
21
165,615
(1,855)
240
(19,908)
50,732
27,200
54,738
14,021
24,318
171,009
52,820
34,620
63,808
13,885
22,808
187,941
(2,088)
(7,420)
(9,070)
136
1,510
(16,932)
(106)
394
—
(23,384)
567
(47,831)
279
(28)
394
4,237
(51,323)
567
(49,129)
75
$ (48,110) $ 1,094 $ (49,204)
(78)
—
(4,237)
27,939
—
1,298
204
Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2023 to the year ended December 31, 2022
Revenues
Total revenues decreased by $19.9 million to $145.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as
compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily a result of:
A decrease in rental revenue of approximately $18.3 million arising primarily from the sale of
three properties during 2022 and four properties in 2023 and other losses of rental income from
lease expirations during the periods presented. These decreases were partially offset by rental
income earned from leases commencing after December 31, 2022. Our leased space in our owned
and consolidated properties was 71.5% at December 31, 2023 and for our owned properties was
75.6% at December 31, 2022.
A decrease in interest income from loans of approximately $1.8 million due to the consolidation of
Monument Circle in our financial results as of January 1, 2023.
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These decreases were partially offset by an increase in other income of $0.2 million from a deposit
that was forfeited by a potential buyer for a property in Atlanta, Georgia that we had under
agreement when the transaction was terminated.
Expenses
Total expenses decreased by $16.9 million to $171.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as
compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily a result of:
A decrease in real estate operating expenses and real estate taxes and insurance of approximately
$9.4 million primarily attributable to the property dispositions noted above.
A decrease in depreciation and amortization of approximately $9.1 million primarily attributable
to the property dispositions noted above.
These decreases were partially offset by:
An increase in general and administrative expenses of $0.1 million primarily attributable to
expenses relating to a proposed sale transaction that was terminated by the prospective buyer.
An increase in interest expense of approximately $1.5 million. The increase was primarily due to
higher interest expense as a result of higher interest rates under the loan amendments we entered
into on February 10, 2023 described below and was partially offset by a lower principal amount of
debt outstanding compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Loss on extinguishment of debt
During the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we repaid debt and incurred a loss on
extinguishment of debt of approximately $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, related to unamortized deferred
financing costs on the dates of the repayments.
Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded a gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT as a result
of reducing the Monument Circle loan loss reserve, which resulted in a $0.4 million gain.
Impairment and loan reserve
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded an impairment on a mortgage receivable of $4.2
million.
Gain and loss on sale of properties and impairment
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we sold an office property located in Elk Grove, Illinois on
March 10, 2023, for a sales price of $29.1 million, at a gain of approximately $8.4 million.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we sold an office property located in Charlotte, North
Carolina known as Forest Park, for a sales price of $9.2 million at a loss of approximately $0.8 million. During the three
months ended September 30, 2023, we also recorded a gain on sale of $53,000 as a result of conveying approximately
7,826 square feet of land at our Addison, Texas property to the Town of Addison as part of a road revitalization project
and increased the loss on sale of Forest Park by $38,000 as a result of final sales adjustments.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we entered into an agreement to sell a property in Miami,
Florida, known as Blue Lagoon, for a gross sales price of approximately $68.0 million at an expected loss of $19.2
million, that was recorded as an impairment loss. We completed the sale of the property on December 6, 2023 at an
actual loss of $18.9 million. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we entered into an agreement to sell a
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property in Atlanta, Georgia for a gross sales price of approximately $40.0 million, at an expected loss of $20.5 million
that was recorded as an impairment loss. On October 26, 2023, we completed the sale of an asset held for sale as of
September 30, 2023, which was an office building located in Plano, Texas for a sales price of $48.0 million at a gain of
approximately $10.6 million. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we entered into a purchase and sales
agreement, which was subsequently amended, to sell a property located in Richardson, Texas for a gross sales price of
$35 million, at an expected loss of $2.1 million that was recorded as an impairment loss during the three months ended
December 31, 2023.
Interest Income
During the three months ended December 31, 2023, we invested disposition proceeds in an interest bearing
account and earned $0.6 million in interest income.
Tax expense on income
Included in income taxes is the Revised Texas Franchise Tax, which is a tax on revenues from Texas properties,
which was $0.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $0.2 million during the year ended
December 31, 2022.
Net income and loss
Net loss for year ended December 31, 2023, was $48.1 million compared to net income of $1.1 million for the
year ended December 31, 2022, for the reasons described above.
The following table shows financial results for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
(in thousands)
Revenues:
Rental
Related party revenue:
Management fees and interest income from loans
Other
Total revenues
Expenses:
Real estate operating expenses
Real estate taxes and insurance
Depreciation and amortization
General and administrative
Interest
Total expenses
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Impairment and loan loss reserve
Gain on sale of properties, net
Income before taxes on income and equity in income of non-consolidated
REITs
Tax expense
Equity in income of non-consolidated REITs
Year ended December 31,
2022
2021
Change
$ 163,739 $ 207,581 $ (43,842)
1,855
21
165,615
1,700
77
209,358
155
(56)
(43,743)
52,820
34,620
63,808
13,885
22,808
187,941
60,881
41,061
78,544
15,898
32,273
228,657
(8,061)
(6,441)
(14,736)
(2,013)
(9,465)
(40,716)
(78)
(4,237)
27,939
(901)
—
113,134
823
(4,237)
(85,195)
1,298
204
—
92,934
638
421
(91,636)
(434)
(421)
Net income
$ 1,094 $ 92,717 $ (91,623)
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Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2022 to the year ended December 31, 2021
Revenues
Total revenues decreased by $43.7 million to $165.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, as
compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily a result of:
A decrease in rental revenue of approximately $43.8 million primarily due to the sale of thirteen
properties during 2021 and 2022 and the loss of rental income from lease expirations during the
periods presented. These decreases were partially offset by rental income earned from leases that
commenced during the periods presented. Our leased space in our operating properties was 75.6%
at December 31, 2022 and 78.4% at December 31, 2021.
This decrease was partially offset by:
An increase in interest income of approximately $0.2 million from a higher principal balance on
the Sponsored REIT Loan during 2022 compared to 2021.
Expenses
Total expenses decreased by $40.7 million to $187.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, as
compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily a result of:
A decrease in real estate operating expenses and real estate taxes and insurance of approximately
$14.5 million primarily attributable to the property dispositions noted above.
A decrease in depreciation and amortization of approximately $14.7 million primarily attributable
to the property dispositions noted above.
A decrease in general and administrative expenses of approximately $2.0 million, which was
primarily due to lower personnel costs of $1.3 million and professional fees and expenses of $0.7
million.
A decrease in interest expense of approximately $9.5 million. The decrease was primarily from
lower interest expense as a result of a lower principal amount of debt outstanding, which was
partially offset by higher interest rates during the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the
year ended December 31, 2021. In addition, the decrease was higher in 2022 as a result of interest
swap breakage costs in 2021 of $1.9 million related to the repayment of $155 million in term loan
debt on June 4, 2021.
Loss on extinguishment of debt
During the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we repaid debt and incurred a loss on extinguishment of
debt of $0.1 million and $0.9 million, respectively, related to unamortized deferred financing costs on the dates of the
repayments.
Impairment and loan reserve
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded an impairment on a mortgage receivable of $4.2
million.
Gain on sale of properties, net
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we sold two office properties located in Broomfield, Colorado on
August 31, 2022 for an aggregate sales price of $102.5 million, at a gain of $24.1 million. We also sold an office
property in Evanston, Illinois on December 28, 2022 for a sales price of approximately $27.8 million, at a gain of $3.9
million.
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During the year ended December 31, 2021, we sold three office properties located in Atlanta, Georgia on May
27, 2021 for an aggregate sales price of approximately $219.5 million at a net gain of approximately $22.8 million. We
sold an office property in Dulles, Virginia on June 29, 2021 for a sales price of approximately $17.3 million at a loss of
$2.1 million. We sold an office property located in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 31, 2021, for a sales price of
approximately $35 million at a loss of approximately $1.7 million. We sold two office properties located in Chesterfield,
Missouri on September 23, 2021 for an aggregate sales price of approximately $67 million at a gain of approximately
$10.3 million. We sold an office property located in Atlanta, Georgia on October 22, 2021, for a sales price of
approximately $223.9 million at a gain of approximately $86.8 million. We sold two office properties located in
Chantilly, Virginia on November 16, 2021, for an aggregate sales price of approximately $40 million at a loss of
approximately $2.9 million.
Tax expense on income
Included in income taxes is the Revised Texas Franchise Tax, which is a tax on revenues from Texas properties,
which was $239,000 during the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $234,000 during the year ended December
31, 2021. We received state tax refunds of $35,000 during the year ended December 31, 2022. We incurred $404,000 in
state income taxes as a result of using some net operating loss carryforwards, which are not fully useable for some state
income tax purposes during the year ended December 31, 2021
Net income (loss)
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $1.1 million compared to net income of $92.7 million
for the year ended December 31, 2021, for the reasons described above.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Funds From Operations
The Company evaluates performance based on Funds From Operations, which we refer to as FFO, as
management believes that FFO represents the most accurate measure of activity and is the basis for distributions paid to
equity holders. The Company defines FFO as net income or loss (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains
(or losses) from sales of property, hedge ineffectiveness, acquisition costs of newly acquired properties that are not
capitalized and lease acquisition costs that are not capitalized plus depreciation and amortization, including amortization
of acquired above and below market lease intangibles and impairment charges on properties or investments in non-
consolidated REITs, and after adjustments to exclude equity in income or losses from, and, to include the proportionate
share of FFO from, non-consolidated REITs. We exclude FFO from any Sponsored REIT that is consolidated from the
calculation of FFO.
FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP), nor as an
indicator of the Company’s financial performance, nor as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities
(determined in accordance with GAAP), nor as a measure of the Company’s liquidity, nor is it necessarily indicative of
sufficient cash flow to fund all of the Company’s needs.
Other real estate companies and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or NAREIT, may
define this term in a different manner. We have included the NAREIT FFO definition as of May 17, 2016 in the table
and note that other REITs may not define FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition or may interpret the current
NAREIT definition differently than we do.
We believe that in order to facilitate a clear understanding of the results of the Company, FFO should be
examined in connection with net income and cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities in the
consolidated financial statements.
The calculations of FFO are shown in the following table:
(in thousands):
Net income (loss)
Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT
Impairment and loan loss reserve
(Gain) loss on sale of properties and impairment of assets held for sale, net
Equity in income of non-consolidated REITs
FFO from non-consolidated REITs
Depreciation and amortization
NAREIT FFO
Lease Acquisition costs
Funds From Operations
Net Operating Income (NOI)
2023
For the Year December 31,
2022
1,094 $
—
4,237
(27,939)
—
—
63,689
41,081
262
$ (48,110) $
(394)
—
23,384
—
—
54,694
29,574
390
2021
92,717
—
—
(113,134)
(421)
421
78,509
58,092
387
$ 29,964 $ 41,343 $
58,479
The Company provides property performance based on Net Operating Income, which we refer to as NOI.
Management believes that investors are interested in this information. NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure that the
Company defines as net income or loss (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure) plus selling, general and
administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, including amortization of acquired above and below market
lease intangibles and impairment charges, interest expense, less equity in earnings of nonconsolidated REITs, interest
income, management fee income, hedge ineffectiveness, gains or losses on the sale of assets and excludes non-property
specific income and expenses. We exclude the NOI from any Sponsored REIT that is consolidated from the calculation
of NOI. The information presented includes footnotes and the data is shown by region with properties owned in the
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periods presented, which we call Same Store. The comparative Same Store results include properties held for the periods
presented and exclude acquired properties. We also exclude properties that have been placed in service, but that do not
have operating activity for all periods presented, dispositions and significant nonrecurring income such as bankruptcy
settlements and lease termination fees. NOI, as defined by the Company, may not be comparable to NOI reported by
other REITs that define NOI differently. NOI should not be considered an alternative to net income or loss as an
indication of our performance or to cash flows as a measure of the Company’s liquidity or its ability to make
distributions. The calculations of NOI are shown in the following table:
(in thousands)
Region
East
MidWest
South
West
Property NOI from the continuing
portfolio
Dispositions, Non-Operating,
Development or Redevelopment
Property NOI
Same Store
Less Nonrecurring
Items in NOI (a)
Comparative
Same Store
Reconciliation to Net income
Net Income
Add (deduct):
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT
Impairment and loan loss reserve
Gain on sale of property
Management fee income
Depreciation and amortization
Amortization of above/below market leases
General and administrative
Interest expense
Interest income
Equity in income of non-consolidated REITs
Non-property specific items, net
Property NOI
Net Operating Income (NOI)*
Year
Ended
Year
Ended
Rentable
Square Feet 31-Dec-23 31-Dec-22
298 $ 1,143 $ 1,088 $
758
2,369
2,140
7,009
25,631
25,334
10,408
20,180
27,108
55
Inc
(Dec)
%
Change
5.1 %
(3,399) (32.7)%
27.0 %
5,451
(6.5)%
(1,774)
5,565
59,117
58,784
333
0.6 %
6,877
(8,921) (12.1)%
$ 65,994 $ 74,582 $ (8,588) (11.5)%
15,798
$ 59,117 $ 58,784 $
333
0.6 %
2,295
2,843
(548)
1.0 %
$ 56,822 $ 55,941 $
881
1.6 %
Year
Ended
31-Dec-23
Year
Ended
31-Dec-22
$
(48,110) $
1,094
106
(394)
-
23,384
(1,707)
54,738
(45)
14,021
24,318
(567)
-
250
65,994 $
78
—
4,237
(27,939)
(1,127)
63,808
(118)
13,886
22,808
(1,828)
—
(317)
74,582
$
(a) Nonrecurring Items in NOI include proceeds from bankruptcies, lease termination fees or other significant
nonrecurring income or expenses, which may affect comparability.
* Excludes NOI from investments in and interest income from secured loans to non-consolidated REITs.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents were $127.9 million and $6.6 million at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022,
respectively. The increase of $121.3 million is attributable to $17.9 million provided by operating activities, plus $113.6
million provided by investing activities less $10.2 million used in financing activities. Management believes that
existing cash and cash anticipated to be generated internally by operations, including property dispositions, will be
sufficient to meet working capital requirements and anticipated capital expenditures for at least the next 12 months.
Although there is no guarantee that we will be able to obtain the funds necessary for our future growth, we anticipate
generating funds from continuing real estate operations and property dispositions. We believe that we have adequate
funds to cover unusual expenses and capital improvements, in addition to normal operating expenses. Our ability to
maintain or increase our level of dividends to stockholders, however, depends in significant part upon the level of rental
income from our real properties, property dispositions and our interest costs.
Operating Activities
Cash provided by our operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $17.9 million is primarily
attributable to a net loss of $48.1 million excluding net losses on sale of properties of $23.3 million less the gain on
consolidation of Sponsored REIT of $0.4 million, plus the add-back of $54.4 million of non-cash expenses, less $7.6
million increase in payments of deferred leasing commissions, a $2.7 million increase in accounts payable and accrued
expenses, a $2.0 million increase in lease acquisition costs plus a $0.5 million increase in tenant security deposits and a
$0.4 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets.
Investing Activities
Cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $113.6 million is primarily
attributable to proceeds from the sale of four properties of $142.2 million and an increase of investment in a mortgage
receivable of $3.0 million from cash recorded in consolidation of Monument Circle, which was partially offset by capital
expenditures and office equipment investments of approximately $31.6 million.
Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $10.2 million is primarily
attributable to repayment of the Former BofA Term Loan (defined below) in the amount of $50.0 million, distributions
paid to stockholders in the amount of $4.1 million, and payment of deferred financing costs of $2.3 million, which was
partially offset by net borrowings under the BofA Revolver (defined below) of $42.0 million and the proceeds from the
termination of interest rate swap of $4.2 million.
Liquidity beyond the next 12 months
Our ability to generate cash adequate to meet our needs is dependent primarily on income from real estate
investments, the sale of real estate investments, leveraging of real estate investments, availability of bank borrowings,
proceeds from public offerings of stock, private placement of debt and access to the capital markets. The acquisition of
new properties, the payment of expenses related to real estate operations, capital improvement expenses, debt service
payments, general and administrative expenses, and distribution requirements place demands on our liquidity.
We intend to operate our properties from the cash flows generated by our properties. However, our expenses
are affected by various factors, including inflation. See Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors for additional factors. Increases in
operating expenses are predominantly borne by our tenants. To the extent that increases cannot be passed on to our
tenants through rent reimbursements, such expenses would reduce the amount of available cash flow, which can
adversely affect the market value of the applicable property.
We have used a variety of sources to fund our cash needs in addition to our free cash flow generated from our
investments in real estate. In the past, we considered borrowing on our revolving line of credit facility (which was
converted to a term loan on February 21, 2024, and is no longer available), adding or refinancing existing term debt or
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raising capital through public offerings or At The Market (ATM) programs of our common stock. See Part II, Item 7,
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Contractual Obligations. We
believe these sources of funds will provide sufficient funds to adequately meet our obligations beyond the next twelve
months.
JPM Term Loan
On August 2, 2018, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank,
N.A., as administrative agent and lender, which we refer to as JPMorgan, and the other lending institutions party thereto,
which we refer to as the JPM Credit Agreement, which provided a single unsecured bridge loan in the aggregate
principal amount of $150 million, which we refer to as the JPM Term Loan. On December 24, 2020, we repaid a $50
million portion of the JPM Term Loan with a portion of the proceeds from the December 23, 2020 sale of our Durham,
North Carolina property, and $100 million remained fully advanced and outstanding under the JPM Term Loan. On
June 4, 2021, we repaid the remaining $100 million outstanding on the loan, which had been scheduled to mature on
November 30, 2021, and incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.1 million related to unamortized deferred
financing costs.
Although the interest rate on the JPM Term Loan was variable under the JPM Credit Agreement, we fixed the
LIBOR-based rate on a portion of the JPM Term Loan by entering into interest rate swap transactions. On March 7,
2019, we entered into ISDA Master Agreements with various financial institutions to hedge a $100 million portion of the
future LIBOR-based rate risk under the JPM Credit Agreement. Effective March 29, 2019, we fixed the LIBOR-based
rate at 2.44% per annum on a $100 million portion of the JPM Term Loan until November 30, 2021. On June 4, 2021,
we paid approximately $1.2 million to terminate the interest rate swap, which was scheduled to mature on November 30,
2021.
BMO Term Loan
As of February 21, 2024, we have a term loan borrowing in the amount of approximately $86.0 million, which
we refer to as the BMO Term Loan, with Bank of Montreal, as administrative agent, and the other lending institutions
party thereto, that matures on April 1, 2026. On February 21, 2024, we entered into a Second Amendment to Second
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with the lending institutions party thereto, which we refer to as the BMO
Second Amendment. The BMO Second Amendment amended the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
dated September 27, 2018, which we refer to as the Original BMO Credit Agreement, as amended by the First
Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated February 10, 2023, which we refer to as the
BMO First Amendment, to, among other things: (1) extend the maturity date from October 1, 2024 to April 1, 2026; (2)
change the interest rate from either 300 basis points over SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) or 200 basis points
over the base rate to either 300 basis points over SOFR with a floor on SOFR of 500 basis points or 200 basis points over
the base rate with a floor on the base rate of 600 basis points; (3) provide that, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate
principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan (defined below) and the Senior Notes
(defined below) exceeds $200 million, the spread over SOFR or the base rate, as applicable, will permanently increase
by 100 basis points, from 300 basis points to 400 basis points in the case of SOFR, and from 200 basis points to 300
basis points in the case of the base rate; (4) require mandatory prepayments of the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term
Loan and the Senior Notes with net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity issuances as
follows: (a) 25.55556% to the BMO Term Loan; (b) 20.00000% to the BofA Term Loan; (c) 44.44444% to the Senior
Notes; and (d) the remaining 10% to be retained by us; (5) require that, within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective
date of the BMO Second Amendment, certain of our subsidiaries guarantee the BMO Term Loan; (6) require that, within
90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the BMO Second Amendment, we pledge our equity interests in
certain of our subsidiaries as collateral for the BMO Term Loan; (7) reduce our minimum fixed charge coverage ratio
from 1.50x to 1.25x; and (8) reduce our minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio from 1.75x to 1.25x. We refer to the
Original BMO Credit Agreement, as amended by the BMO First Amendment and the BMO Second Amendment, as the
BMO Credit Agreement.
The BMO Credit Agreement initially provided for an unsecured term loan borrowing in the amount of $220
million, of which approximately $86.0 million remains outstanding. The BMO Term Loan initially consisted of a $55
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million tranche A term loan and a $165 million tranche B term loan. On June 4, 2021, we repaid the tranche A term loan
that was scheduled to mature on November 30, 2021, and incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.1 million
related to unamortized deferred financing costs. On February 10, 2023, we repaid a $40 million portion of the tranche B
term loan, so that $125 million remained outstanding. On August 10, 2023, we repaid an additional $10 million portion
of the tranche B term loan, so that $115 million remained outstanding as of August 10, 2023 and as of December 31,
2023. On February 21, 2024, as part of the BMO Second Amendment, we repaid an approximately $29.0 million
portion of the tranche B term loan so that approximately $86.0 million remains outstanding. The tranche B term loan
matures on April 1, 2026.
Effective February 10, 2023 upon entering into the BMO First Amendment, interest on the BMO Term Loan
has been either (i) 300 basis points over one, three or six month term SOFR, plus a corresponding adjustment of
0.11448%, 0.26161% or 0.42826%, respectively, or (ii) 200 basis points over the base rate. Effective February 21, 2024
upon entering into the BMO Second Amendment, interest on the BMO Term Loan was amended to be either (i) 300
basis points over one, three or six month term SOFR, plus a corresponding adjustment of 0.11448%, 0.26161% or
0.42826%, respectively, with a floor on SOFR of 5.00% or (ii) 200 basis points over the base rate with a floor on the
base rate of 6.00%. In addition, effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BMO Second Amendment, if, as of
March 31, 2025, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the
Senior Notes exceeds $200 million, the spread over SOFR or the base rate, as applicable, will permanently increase by
100 basis points from 300 basis points to 400 basis points in the case of SOFR, and from 200 basis points to 300 basis
points in the case of the base rate. Prior to February 10, 2023, the BMO Term Loan bore interest at either (i) a number of
basis points over LIBOR depending on our credit rating (165 basis points over LIBOR at December 31, 2022) or (ii) a
number of basis points over the base rate depending on our credit rating (65 basis points over the base rate at December
31, 2022). As of December 31, 2022, our credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service was Ba1.
Effective February 10, 2023 upon entering into the BMO First Amendment, the base rate meant, for any day, a
fluctuating rate per annum equal to the highest of: (i) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced
from time to time by the administrative agent as its “prime commercial rate”, (ii) the Federal Funds Rate plus ½ of 1%
(0.50%), (iii) term SOFR for one month plus 1.00% and (iv) 1.00%. If the base rate is being used because SOFR is not
able to be determined, base rate is the greater of clauses (i) and, (ii) and (iv). Effective February 21, 2024 upon entering
into the BMO Second Amendment, the base rate was amended to mean, for any day, a fluctuating rate per annum equal
to the highest of: (i) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by the
administrative agent as its “prime commercial rate”, (ii) the Federal Funds Rate plus ½ of 1% (0.50%), (iii) term SOFR
for one month plus 1.00% and (iv) 6.00%. If the base rate is being used because SOFR is not able to be determined, base
rate is the greater of clauses (i) and, (ii) and (iv). Prior to February 10, 2023, base rate meant, for any day, a fluctuating
rate per annum equal to the highest of: (i) the bank’s prime rate for such day, (ii) the Federal Funds Rate for such day,
plus 0.50%, and (iii) the one-month LIBOR based rate for such day plus 1.00%.
As of December 31, 2023, the interest rate on the BMO Term Loan was 8.47% per annum. The weighted
average variable interest rate on all amounts outstanding under the BMO Term Loan from February 8, 2023, which is
when the Company terminated its outstanding interest rate swaps applicable to the BMO Term Loan as described below,
through December 31, 2023 was approximately 8.11% per annum.
Although the interest rate on the BMO Term Loan is currently variable under the BMO Credit Agreement, we
previously fixed the base LIBOR interest rate by entering into interest rate swap transactions. On August 26, 2013, we
entered into an ISDA Master Agreement with Bank of Montreal that fixed the base LIBOR interest rate on the BMO
Term Loan at 2.32% per annum, which matured on August 26, 2020. On February 20, 2019, we entered into ISDA
Master Agreements with a group of banks that fixed the base LIBOR interest rate on the BMO Term Loan at 2.39% per
annum for the period beginning on August 26, 2020 and ending January 31, 2024. Accordingly, based upon our credit
rating, as of December 31, 2022, the effective interest rate on the BMO Term Loan was 4.04% per annum. On June 4,
2021, we paid approximately $0.6 million to terminate the portion of the interest rate swap on tranche A, which was
scheduled to mature on November 30, 2021. On February 8, 2023, we terminated all remaining interest rate swaps
applicable to the BMO Term Loan and, on February 10, 2023, we received an aggregate of approximately $4.3 million
as a result of such terminations.
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The BMO Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this
type, including limitations with respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, disposition of
assets, use of net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity issuances, mandatory prepayments,
the requirement to have certain subsidiaries provide guarantees, the requirement to pledge our equity interests in certain
subsidiaries as collateral, changes in business, certain restricted payments, repurchases and redemptions of our common
stock, going concern qualifications to our financial statements, and transactions with affiliates. In addition, the BMO
Credit Agreement also restricts our ability to make quarterly dividend distributions that exceed $0.01 per share of our
common stock; provided, however, that notwithstanding such restriction, we are permitted to make dividend
distributions based on our good faith estimate of projected or estimated taxable income or otherwise as necessary to
retain our status as a real estate investment trust, to meet the distribution requirements of Section 857 of the Internal
Revenue Code or to eliminate any income or excise taxes to which we would otherwise be subject. The BMO Credit
Agreement also contains financial covenants that require us to maintain a minimum tangible net worth, a maximum
leverage ratio, a maximum secured leverage ratio, a maximum secured recourse leverage ratio, a minimum fixed charge
coverage ratio, a maximum unencumbered leverage ratio, and minimum unsecured interest coverage. We were in
compliance with the BMO Term Loan financial covenants as of December 31, 2023.
The BMO Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default with corresponding grace periods,
including failure to pay any principal or interest when due, certain cross defaults and a change in control (as defined in
the BMO Credit Agreement). In the event of a default by us, the administrative agent may, and at the request of the
requisite number of lenders shall, declare all obligations under the BMO Credit Agreement immediately due and
payable, terminate the lenders’ commitments to make loans under the BMO Credit Agreement, and enforce any and all
rights of the lenders or administrative agent under the BMO Credit Agreement and related documents. For certain events
of default related to bankruptcy, insolvency, and receivership, the commitments of lenders will be automatically
terminated and all of our outstanding obligations will become immediately due and payable.
BofA Term Loan
As of February 21, 2024, we have a term loan borrowing in the amount of approximately $67.3 million, which
we refer to as the BofA Term Loan, with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, and other lending institutions
party thereto that matures on April 1, 2026. Prior to February 21, 2024, we referred to the BofA Term Loan as the BofA
Revolver. On February 21, 2024, we entered into a Second Amendment to Credit Agreement with the lending
institutions party thereto, which we refer to as the BofA Second Amendment. The BofA Second Amendment amended
the Credit Agreement dated January 10, 2022, which we refer to as the Original BofA Credit Agreement, as amended by
the First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated February 10, 2023, which we refer to as the BofA First Amendment, to,
among other things: (1) extend the maturity date from October 1, 2024 to April 1, 2026; (2) convert borrowings from
being either revolving loans or letters of credit to a term loan; (3) change the interest rate from 300 basis points over
SOFR to 300 basis points over SOFR with a floor on SOFR of 500 basis points; (4) provide that, if, as of March 31,
2025, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes
exceeds $200 million, the spread over SOFR will permanently increase by 100 basis points from 300 basis points to 400
basis points; (5) require mandatory prepayments of the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes
with net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity issuances as follows: ((a) 25.55556% to the
BMO Term Loan; (b) 20.00000% to the BofA Term Loan; (c) 44.44444% to the Senior Notes; and (d) the remaining
10% to be retained by us; (6) require that, within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the BofA Second
Amendment, certain of our subsidiaries guarantee the BofA Term Loan; (7) require that, within 90 days of the February
21, 2024 effective date of the BofA Second Amendment, we pledge our equity interests in certain of our subsidiaries as
collateral for the BofA Term Loan; (8) reduce our minimum fixed charge coverage ratio from 1.50x to 1.25x; and (9)
reduce our minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio from 1.75x to 1.25x. We refer to the Original BofA Credit
Agreement, as amended by the BofA First Amendment and the BofA Second Amendment, as the BofA Credit
Agreement.
Prior to entering into the BofA Second Amendment on February 21, 2024, borrowings made under the BofA
Revolver could be revolving loans or letters of credit, the combined sum of which could not exceed $150 million
outstanding at any time. On February 10, 2023, we borrowed $40.0 million under the BofA Revolver to repay a portion
of the BMO Term Loan. Effective October 1, 2023, availability under the BofA Revolver was reduced to $125 million.
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As of December 31, 2023, there were borrowings of $90 million drawn and outstanding under the BofA Revolver. On
February 21, 2024, as part of the BofA Second Amendment, we repaid an approximately $22.7 million portion of the
BofA Revolver so that approximately $67.3 million remains outstanding under the BofA Term Loan.
Effective February 10, 2023 upon entering into the BofA First Amendment, interest on the BofA Revolver was
300 basis points over either (i) the daily simple SOFR, plus an adjustment of 0.11448%, or (ii) one, three or six month
term SOFR, plus a corresponding adjustment of 0.11448%, 0.26161% or 0.42826%, respectively. In addition, under
certain circumstances, such as if SOFR is not able to be determined, the BofA Revolver would have instead bore interest
at 200 basis points over the base rate. Effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BofA Second Amendment,
interest on the BofA Term Loan was amended to mean 300 basis points over either (i) the daily simple SOFR, plus an
adjustment of 0.11448%, or (ii) one, three or six month term SOFR, plus a corresponding adjustment of 0.11448%,
0.26161% or 0.42826%, respectively, with a floor on SOFR of 5.00%. In addition, effective February 21, 2024 upon
entering into the BofA Second Amendment, under certain circumstances, such as if SOFR is not able to be determined,
the BofA Term Loan bears interest at 200 basis points over the base rate with a floor on the base rate of 600 basis points.
In addition, effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BofA Second Amendment, if, as of March 31, 2025, the
aggregate principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds
$200 million, the spread over SOFR will permanently increase by 100 basis points from 300 basis points to 400 basis
points in the case of SOFR, and from 200 basis points to 300 basis points in the case of the base rate.
Prior to February 10, 2023, borrowings under the BofA Revolver bore interest at a margin over either (i) the
daily simple SOFR, plus an adjustment of 0.11448%, or (ii) one, three or six month term SOFR, plus a corresponding
adjustment of 0.11448%, 0.26161% or 0.42826%, respectively. In addition, under certain circumstances, such as if
SOFR was not able to be determined, the BofA Revolver bore interest at a margin over a specified base rate. Prior to
February 10, 2023, the margin over SOFR or, if applicable, the base rate, varied depending on our leverage ratio
(1.750% over SOFR and 0.750% over the base rate at December 31, 2022). Effective February 10, 2023 upon entering
into the BofA First Amendment, we were obligated to pay an annual facility fee on the unused portion of the BofA
Revolver at the rate of 0.350% per annum and, if applicable, letter of credit fees. Effective February 21, 2024 upon
entering into the BofA Second Amendment, those fees no longer apply. Prior to February 10, 2023, we were also
obligated to pay an annual facility fee and, if applicable, letter of credit fees in amounts that were also based on our
leverage ratio. The previous facility fee was assessed against the aggregate amount of lender commitments regardless of
usage (0.350% at December 31, 2022).
Prior to February 21, 2024, base rate meant, for any day, a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the highest of: (i)
the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by the administrative agent as its
“prime rate”, (ii) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1/2 of 1% (0.50%), (iii) term SOFR for one month plus 1.00% and (iv)
1.00%. If the base rate is being used because SOFR is not able to be determined, base rate is the greater of clauses (i), (ii)
and (iv). Effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BofA Second Amendment, base rate was amended to mean,
for any day, a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the highest of: (i) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly
announced from time to time by the administrative agent as its “prime rate”, (ii) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1/2 of 1%
(0.50%), (iii) term SOFR for one month plus 1.00% and (iv) 6.00%. If the base rate is being used because SOFR is not
able to be determined, base rate is the greater of clauses (i), (ii) and (iv).
As of December 31, 2023, the interest rate on the BofA Revolver was 8.47% per annum. The weighted average
variable interest rate on all amounts outstanding under the BofA Revolver through December 31, 2023 was
approximately 8.05% per annum.
The BofA Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this
type, including limitations with respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, disposition of
assets, use of net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity issuances, mandatory prepayments,
the requirement to have certain subsidiaries provide guarantees, the requirement to pledge our equity interests in certain
subsidiaries as collateral, changes in business, certain restricted payments, repurchases and redemptions of our common
stock, going concern qualifications to our financial statements, and transactions with affiliates. In addition, the BofA
Credit Agreement also restricts our ability to make quarterly dividend distributions that exceed $0.01 per share of our
common stock; provided, however, that notwithstanding such restriction, we are permitted to make dividend
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distributions based on our good faith estimate of projected or estimated taxable income or otherwise as necessary to
retain our status as a real estate investment trust, to meet the distribution requirements of Section 857 of the Internal
Revenue Code or to eliminate any income or excise taxes to which we would otherwise be subject. The BofA Credit
Agreement also contains financial covenants that require us to maintain a minimum tangible net worth, a maximum
leverage ratio, a maximum secured leverage ratio, a maximum secured recourse leverage ratio, a minimum fixed charge
coverage ratio, a maximum unencumbered leverage ratio, and minimum unsecured interest coverage. We were in
compliance with the BofA Term Loan financial covenants as of December 31, 2023.
The BofA Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default with corresponding grace periods,
including failure to pay any principal or interest when due, failure to comply with the provisions of the BofA Credit
Agreement, certain cross defaults and a change in control (as defined in the BofA Credit Agreement). In the event of a
default by us, the administrative agent may, and at the request of the requisite number of lenders shall, declare all
obligations under the BofA Credit Agreement immediately due and payable and enforce any and all rights of the lenders
or BofA under the BofA Credit Agreement and related documents. For certain events of default related to bankruptcy,
insolvency, and receivership, all of our outstanding obligations will become immediately due and payable.
Former BofA Credit Facility
On July 21, 2016, we entered into a First Amendment, which we refer to as the Former BofA First Amendment,
and on October 18, 2017, we entered into a Second Amendment, which we refer to as the Former BofA Second
Amendment, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated October 29, 2014 with the lending
institutions party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender, which,
as amended by the Former BofA First Amendment and the Former BofA Second Amendment, we refer to as the Former
BofA Credit Facility, that continued an existing unsecured revolving line of credit, which we refer to as the Former BofA
Revolver, and a term loan, which we refer to as the Former BofA Term Loan. Effective simultaneously with the closing
of the Former BofA Credit Facility on January 10, 2022, we delivered a notice terminating the aggregate lender
commitments under the Former BofA Revolver in their entirety. There were no amounts drawn on the Former BofA
Revolver as of December 31, 2021 and January 10, 2022.
Former BofA Revolver Highlights
The Former BofA Revolver was terminated at the Company’s election effective January 10, 2022.
As of December 31, 2021 and January 10, 2022, there were no borrowings under the Former BofA Revolver.
The Former BofA Revolver bore interest at either (i) a margin over LIBOR depending on our credit rating
(1.550% over LIBOR at December 31, 2021) or (ii) a margin over the base rate depending on our credit rating (0.550%
over the base rate at December 31, 2021). The Former BofA Credit Facility also obligated us to pay an annual facility fee
in an amount that was also based on our credit rating. The facility fee was assessed against the total amount of the
Former BofA Revolver, or $600 million (0.30% at December 31, 2021). The amount of any applicable facility fee, and
the margin over LIBOR rate or base rate was determined based on our credit rating pursuant to a pricing grid.
For purposes of the Former BofA Credit Facility, base rate meant, for any day, a fluctuating rate per annum
equal to the highest of: (i) the bank’s prime rate for such day, (ii) the Federal Funds Rate for such day, plus 0.50%, and
(iii) the one month LIBOR based rate for such day plus 1.00%. As of December 31, 2021, our credit rating from
Moody’s Investors Service was Ba1.
As of December 31, 2021 and during 2022, there were no borrowings under the Former BofA Revolver. The
weighted average interest rate on all amounts outstanding on the Former BofA Revolver during the year ended
December 31, 2021 was approximately 1.33% per annum.
Former BofA Term Loan Highlights
The Former BofA Term Loan was repaid in its entirety on September 6, 2022.
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The original principal amount of the Former BofA Term Loan was $400 million. On September 30,
2021, we repaid a $90 million portion and on October 25, 2021, we repaid a $200 million portion of
the Former BofA Term Loan and incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.7 million related to
unamortized deferred financing costs. On September 6, 2022, we prepaid the remaining $110 million
balance of the Former BofA Term Loan in full and incurred a loss of extinguishment of debt of $0.1
million related to unamortized deferred financing costs.
If we had not prepaid the Former BofA Term Loan in full on September 6, 2022, the Former BofA
Term Loan would have matured on January 12, 2023.
The Former BofA Term Loan bore interest at either (i) a margin over LIBOR depending on our credit rating
(1.75% over LIBOR at the date of repayment on September 6, 2022) or (ii) a margin over the base rate depending on our
credit rating (0.750% over the base rate at the date of repayment on September 6, 2022). The margin over LIBOR rate or
base rate was determined based on our credit rating pursuant to a pricing grid.
For purposes of the Former BofA Credit Facility, base rate meant, for any day, a fluctuating rate per annum
equal to the highest of: (i) the bank’s prime rate for such day, (ii) the Federal Funds Rate for such day, plus 0.50%, and
(iii) the one month LIBOR based rate for such day plus 1.00%. At the date of repayment on September 6, 2022, our
credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service was Ba1.
The interest rate on the Former BofA Credit Facility was variable through the date of repayment on September
6, 2022. Previously we had fixed the base LIBOR interest rate on the Former BofA Term Loan by entering into interest
rate swap transactions. On July 22, 2016, we entered into ISDA Master Agreements with a group of banks that fixed the
base LIBOR interest rate on the Former BofA Term Loan at 1.12% per annum for the period beginning on September 27,
2017 and ended on September 27, 2021. The weighted average variable interest rate on all amounts outstanding under
the Former BofA Term Loan through the date of repayment on September 6, 2022 was approximately 2.65% per annum.
Based upon our credit rating, as of December 31, 2021, the interest rate on the Former BofA Term Loan was 1.84% per
annum. The weighted average variable interest rate on all amounts outstanding under the Former BofA Term Loan after
the expiration of the interest rate swaps, on September 27, 2021, during the period from September 28 through December
31, 2021, was approximately 1.85% per annum.
Senior Notes
As of February 21, 2024, we have senior notes in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $149.6
million, which we refer to as the Senior Notes, that mature on April 1, 2026. The Senior Notes consist of (i) Series A
Senior Notes due April 1, 2026 in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $86.8 million, which we refer to as
the Series A Notes, and (ii) Series B Senior Notes due April 1, 2026 in the aggregate principal amount of approximately
$62.8 million, which we refer to as the Series B Notes. On February 21, 2024, we entered into a First Amendment to
Note Purchase Agreement, which we refer to as the NPA First Amendment. The NPA First Amendment amended the
Note Purchase Agreement dated October 24, 2017, which we refer to as the Original Note Purchase Agreement, to,
among other things: (1) extend the maturity date of the Series A Notes from December 20, 2024 to April 1, 2026; (2)
shorten the maturity date of the Series B Notes from December 20, 2027 to April 1, 2026; (3) increase the interest rate
applicable to the Series A Notes from 4.49% per annum to 8.00% per annum; (4) increase the interest rate applicable to
the Series B Notes from 4.76% per annum to 8.00% per annum; (5) provide that, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate
principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds $200
million, the per annum interest rates applicable to the Series A Note and the Series B Notes will permanently increase by
1.00% from 8.00% per annum to 9.00% per annum; (6) require mandatory prepayments of the BMO Term Loan, the
BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes with net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity
issuances as follows: (a) 25.55556% to the BMO Term Loan; (b) 20.00000% to the BofA Term Loan; (c) 44.44444% to
the Senior Notes; and (d) the remaining 10% to be retained by us; (7) require that, within 90 days of the February 21,
2024 effective date of the NPA First Amendment, certain of our subsidiaries guarantee the Senior Notes; (8) require that,
within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the NPA First Amendment, we pledge our equity interests in
certain of our subsidiaries as collateral for the Senior Notes; and (9) conform all financial covenants and negative
covenants in the Note Purchase Agreement with the BofA Credit Agreement and the BMO Credit Agreement. We refer
to the Original Note Purchase Agreement, as amended by the NPA First Amendment, as the Note Purchase Agreement.
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Under the Original Note Purchase Agreement, we agreed to sell to the purchasers party thereto an aggregate
principal amount of $200,000,000 of senior unsecured notes consisting of (i) Series A Senior Notes due December 20,
2024 in an aggregate principal amount of $116 million and (ii) Series B Senior Notes due December 20, 2027 in an
aggregate principal amount of $84 million. On December 20, 2017, the Senior Notes were funded and proceeds were
used to reduce the outstanding balance of the Former BofA Revolver. On February 21, 2024, as part of the NPA First
Amendment, we repaid an approximately $29.2 million portion of the Series A Notes so that approximately $86.8
million of the Series A Notes remains outstanding. In addition, on February 21, 2024, as part of the NPA First
Amendment, we repaid an approximately $21.2 million portion of the Series B Notes so that approximately $62.8
million of the Series B Notes remains outstanding.
The Note Purchase Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations
with respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, disposition of assets, use of net cash proceeds
from the disposition of property, assets and equity issuances, mandatory prepayments, the requirement to have certain
subsidiaries provide guarantees, the requirement to pledge our equity interests in certain subsidiaries as collateral,
changes in business, certain restricted payments, repurchases and redemptions of our common stock, going concern
qualifications to our financial statements, transactions with affiliates, certain restrictions on severance, retention and
similar arrangements applicable to our executive officers, and real estate investment trust compliance requirements. In
addition, the Note Purchase Agreement also restricts our ability to make quarterly dividend distributions that exceed
$0.01 per share of our common stock; provided, however, that notwithstanding such restriction, we are permitted to
make dividend distributions based on our good faith estimate of projected or estimated taxable income or otherwise as
necessary to retain our status as a real estate investment trust, to meet the distribution requirements of Section 857 of the
Internal Revenue Code or to eliminate any income or excise taxes to which we would otherwise be subject. The Note
Purchase Agreement also contains financial covenants that require us to maintain a minimum tangible net worth, a
maximum leverage ratio, a maximum secured leverage ratio, a maximum secured recourse leverage ratio, a minimum
fixed charge coverage ratio, a maximum unencumbered leverage ratio, and minimum unsecured interest coverage. We
were in compliance with the Note Purchase Agreement financial covenants as of December 31, 2023.
The Note Purchase Agreement contains customary events of default, including payment defaults, cross defaults
with certain other indebtedness, breaches of covenants and bankruptcy events. In the case of an event of default, the
purchasers may, among other remedies, accelerate the payment of all obligations.
Equity Offering
From time to time, we may issue debt securities, common stock, preferred stock or depository shares under a
registration statement to fund the acquisition of additional properties, to pay down any existing debt financing and for
other corporate purposes.
Stock Repurchases
On June 23, 2021, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million
of the Company’s common stock from time to time in the open market, privately negotiated transactions or other
manners as permitted by federal securities laws. The repurchase authorization may be suspended or discontinued at any
time. On February 10, 2023, we disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K that our Board of Directors had
discontinued the repurchase authorization.
Contingencies
As of December 31, 2023, the Sponsored REIT Loan had $24 million principal amount outstanding. The
Sponsored REIT Loan is secured by a mortgage on the underlying property and has a current term of less than one year.
We anticipate that the Sponsored REIT Loan will be repaid through cash flow from property operations or sale of the
underlying property, although the actual amount and timing of any repayment is uncertain and will likely depend on
prevailing market conditions at the time of any such sale.
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We may be subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business.
Although occasional adverse decisions (or settlements) may occur, we believe that the final disposition of such matters
will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.
Loan to Sponsored REIT
Sponsored REIT Loan
The Sponsored REIT Loan is secured by a mortgage on the underlying property and has a current term of less
than one year. We anticipate that the Sponsored REIT Loan will be repaid through cash flow from property operations
or sale of the underlying property, although the actual amount and timing of any repayment is uncertain and will likely
depend on prevailing market conditions at the time of any such sale.
The Sponsored REIT Loan subjects us to credit risk. However, we believe that our position as asset manager of
the Sponsored REIT helps mitigate that risk by providing us with unique insight and the ability to rely on qualitative
analysis of the Sponsored REIT.
Additional information about the Sponsored REIT Loan outstanding as of December 31, 2023 is incorporated
herein by reference to Note 3, “Related Party Transactions and Investments in Non-Consolidated Entities - Management
fees and interest income from loans”, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.
Other Considerations
We generally pay the ordinary annual operating expenses of our owned and consolidated properties from the
rental revenue generated by the properties. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022,
respectively, the rental income exceeded the expenses for each individual property, with the exception of Monument
Circle for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and Pershing Park for the three and twelve months
ended December 31, 2022.
Monument Circle has approximately 214,000 square feet of rentable space comprised of both office and street
level retail space. The office component comprises approximately 95% of the rentable space and had been net leased to
a single corporate tenant, through December 31, 2018. The retail component comprises the remaining approximately 5%
of the property’s rentable space. Monument Circle had approximately $70,000 of rental income and $293,000 of
operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2023, all related to the retail component. Monument Circle
had approximately $277,000 of rental income and $1,123,000 of operating expenses for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2023, and was 4.1% leased to two retail tenants as of December 31, 2023.
Pershing Park has approximately 160,000 square feet of rentable space, which was 12.4% leased at June 30,
2021 due to a large tenant departure on May 31, 2021. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we signed a
lease with a new tenant. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we signed an expansion of space with that
same tenant. The new lease inclusive of the expansion space is for approximately 101,000 square feet. Pershing Park
had approximately $1,977,000 of rental income and $2,269,000 of operating expenses for the year ended December 31,
2022, and was 79.2% leased as of December 31, 2022.
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Rental Income Commitments
Our commercial real estate operations include the leasing of office buildings subject to leases with terms greater
than one year. The leases thereon expire at various dates through 2037. Approximate undiscounted cash flows of rental
income from non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2023 is:
(in thousands)
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Thereafter (2029-2037)
Year ending
December 31,
$
86,936
78,662
70,489
60,660
54,527
162,594
513,868
Contractual Obligations
The following table sets forth our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2023:
$
Contractual
Obligations
$
BofA Revolver (1) (2) (4)
BMO Term Loan Tranche B (3) (4)
Series A Notes (3) (4)
Series B Notes (3) (4)
Operating Lease
Total
2024
Total
95,837 $ 95,837 $
122,338
121,066
99,872
340
122,338
121,066
3,998
340
$ 439,453 $ 343,579 $
Payment due by period
(in thousands)
2025
2026
2027
2028
— $
—
—
3,998
—
— $
—
—
3,998
—
3,998 $ 3,998 $ 87,878 $
— $
—
—
87,878
—
Thereafter
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
—
—
—
—
— $
(1) Amounts include principal and interest payments.
(2) Amounts reflect a facility fee calculated as 0.35% of the $125 million available to be drawn.
(3) Amounts include principal and interest payments.
(4) Debt obligations presented in this table are as of December 31, 2023 and do not reflect subsequent
amendments that were entered into effective February 21, 2024 or the BofA Term Loan replacing the BofA
Revolver.
The operating lease in the table above consists of our lease of corporate office space, which commenced
September 1, 2010, and was amended on October 25, 2016. The amended lease expires on September 30, 2024. The
lease includes a base annual rent and additional rent for our share of taxes and operating costs.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Investments in Sponsored REITs
Previously we operated in the investment banking segment, and in December 2011, we discontinued those
activities. The investment banking segment involved the structuring of real estate investments and broker/dealer services
that included the organization of sponsored REITs, the acquisition and development of real estate on behalf of sponsored
REITs and the raising of capital to equitize the sponsored REITs through sale of preferred stock in private placements.
The sponsored REITs owned real estate, purchases of which were financed through the private placement of
equity in those entities, typically through syndication. These sponsored REITs operated in a manner intended to qualify
as real estate investment trusts. We earned fees related to the sale of preferred stock in the sponsored REITs in these
syndications. The sponsored REITs issued both common stock and preferred stock. The common stock is owned by
FSP Corp. Generally the preferred stock is owned by unaffiliated investors, however, we held an interest in preferred
shares of two sponsored REITs, which were liquidated during 2018. In addition, directors and officers of FSP Corp.,
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have from time to time invested in sponsored REITs. Following consummation of the offerings, the preferred
stockholders in each of the sponsored REITs were entitled to 100% of the sponsored REIT’s cash distributions.
Subsequent to the completion of the offering of preferred shares, except for the preferred stock we previously owned, we
do not share in any of the sponsored REIT’s earnings, or any related dividend, and the common stock ownership interests
have virtually no economic benefit or risk.
As a common stockholder, we had no rights to a sponsored REIT’s earnings or any related cash distributions.
However, upon liquidation of a sponsored REIT, we were entitled to our percentage interest as a common stockholder in
any proceeds remaining after the preferred stockholders have recovered their investment. Our common stock percentage
interest in each sponsored REIT was less than 1%. The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the sponsored
REIT’s preferred stockholders was required for any actions involving merger, sale of property, amendment to charter or
issuance of additional capital stock. In addition, all of the sponsored REITs allowed the holders of more than 50% of the
outstanding preferred shares to remove (without cause) and replace one or more members of that sponsored REIT’s
board of directors.
We previously acquired a preferred stock interest in three sponsored REITs, including one that sold the property
owned by it on September 24, 2018, one that sold the property owned by it on July 19, 2018 and one that sold the
property owned by it on December 20, 2012 and each made a liquidating distribution to us; and one we acquired on May
15, 2008 by cash merger and another we acquired on April 30, 2006 by merger. As a result of our common stock interest
and during the period we owned our preferred stock interests in the remaining two sponsored REITs, we exercised
influence over, but did not control these entities. These preferred share investments were accounted for using the equity
method. Under the equity method of accounting our cost basis was adjusted by our share of the sponsored REITs’
operations and distributions received. We also agreed to vote our preferred shares in any matter presented to a vote by
the stockholders of these sponsored REITs in the same proportion as shares voted by other stockholders of the sponsored
REITs.
At December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we held a common stock interest in 1, 1 and 2 sponsored REITs,
respectively, all of which were fully syndicated and in which we do not share economic benefit or risk.
As of December 31, 2023, the Sponsored REIT Loan had $24 million principal amount outstanding. Additional
information about the Sponsored REIT Loan as of December 31, 2023 is incorporated herein by reference to Note 3,
“Related Party Transactions and Investments in Non-Consolidated Entities - Management fees and interest income from
loans”, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Market Rate Risk
We are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily from our floating rate borrowing arrangements. We have
used interest rate derivative instruments to manage exposure to interest rate changes. As of December 31, 2023 and
December 31, 2022, if market rates on our outstanding borrowings under the BofA Revolver were subject to a floating
rate increased by 10% at maturity, or approximately 85 and 62 basis points, respectively, over the current variable rate,
the increase in interest expense would have decreased future earnings and cash flows by approximately $0.8 million and
$0.3 million, respectively. The interest rate on the BofA Revolver as of December 31, 2023 was SOFR plus an
adjustment of 0.11448% plus 300 basis points, or 8.47% per annum, and as of December 31, 2022 was SOFR plus an
adjustment of 0.11448% plus 175 basis points, or 4.358% per annum. There was $90 million and $48 million drawn on
the BofA Revolver as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. We do not believe that the interest
rate risk on the BofA Revolver was material as of December 31, 2023.
Although the interest rate on the BMO Term Loan is variable, the Company fixed the base LIBOR interest rate
on the BMO Term Loan by entering into interest rate swap agreements. On February 20, 2019, the Company fixed the
interest rate for the period beginning August 26, 2020 and ending January 31, 2024 on the BMO Term Loan with interest
rate swap agreements (the “2019 BMO Interest Rate Swap”). Accordingly, based upon our credit rating, as of December
31, 2022, the interest rate on the BMO Term Loan was 4.04% per annum. The fair value of these interest rate swaps are
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affected by changes in market interest rates. This interest rate swap was our only derivative instrument as of December
31, 2022. On February 8, 2023, we terminated all outstanding interest rate swaps applicable to the BMO Term Loan
and, on February 10, 2023, we received an aggregate of approximately $4.3 million as a result of such terminations, of
which approximately $0.1 million related to interest receivable. As of December 31, 2023, if market rates on our
outstanding borrowings under the BMO Term Loan were subject to a floating rate increased by 10% at maturity, or
approximately 85 basis points over the current variable rate, the increase in interest expense would have decreased future
earnings and cash flows by approximately $1.0 million. The interest rate on the BMO Term Loan as of December 31,
2023 was SOFR plus an adjustment of 0.11448% plus 300 basis points, or 8.47% per annum.
The table below lists our derivative instrument, which is hedging variable cash flows related to interest on our
BMO Term Loan as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
(in thousands)
Notional
Value
Strike Effective Expiration
Date
Rate
Date
Fair Value (1) at
December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
2019 BMO Interest Rate Swap
$ 165,000 2.39 % Aug-20
Jan-24 $
— $
4,358
(1) Classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Our BMO Term Loan hedging transaction used derivative instruments that involved certain additional risks
such as counterparty credit risk, the enforceability of hedging contracts and the risk that unanticipated and significant
changes in interest rates would cause a significant loss of basis in the contract. We require our derivatives contracts to be
with counterparties that have investment grade ratings. As a result, we did not anticipate that any counterparty would
fail to meet its obligations. However, there was no assurance that we would be able to adequately protect against the
foregoing risks or that we would ultimately realize an economic benefit that exceeds the related amounts incurred in
connection with engaging in such hedging strategies.
The Company’s derivatives are recorded at fair value in other assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance
sheets, the effective portion of the derivatives’ fair value is recorded to other comprehensive income in the consolidated
statements of other comprehensive income (loss).
The following table presents, as of December 31, 2023 our contractual variable rate borrowings under our BofA
Revolver, which had a maturity date of October 1, 2024, under our BMO Term Loan Tranche B, which had a maturity
date of October 1, 2024, under our Series A Notes, which had a maturity date of December 20, 2024, and under our
Series B Notes, which had a maturity date of December 20, 2027. Because the table below is as of December 31, 2023,
it does not reflect our contractial variable rate borrowings or changes in maturity dates as subsequently amended
effective February 21, 2024.
BofA Revolver
BMO Term Loan Tranche B
Series A Notes
Series B Notes
Total
Total
2024
$ 90,000 $ 90,000 $
115,000
116,000
84,000
115,000
116,000
—
$ 405,000 $ 321,000 $
2027
2025
Payment due by period
(in thousands)
2026
— $ — $
—
—
—
— $ — $ 84,000 $ — $
— $ — $
—
—
84,000
2028 Thereafter
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The information required by this item is included in the financial pages following the Exhibit Index herein and
incorporated herein by reference. Reference is made to the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 15 of
Part IV.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Not applicable.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the
effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2023. The term “disclosure controls and
procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
“Exchange Act”), means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls
and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be
disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated
to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow
timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how
well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management
necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on
the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2023, our chief executive officer and chief
financial officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable
assurance level.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over
financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) promulgated
under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive and
principal financial officer and effected by the Company’s board of directors, management and other personnel, to
provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements
for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and
procedures that:
Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
dispositions of the assets of the Company;
Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the
Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and
Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or
disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect
misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may
become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures
may deteriorate.
The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2023. In making this assessment, the Company’s management used the criteria set forth by
the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated
Framework, 2013 framework.
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Based on our assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2023, the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.
Ernst & Young LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited our financial statements
included elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K, has issued an attestation report on our internal control over
financial reporting as of December 31, 2023. Please see page F-3.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
No change in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2023
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information
Director and Officer Trading Arrangements
None of our directors or officers adopted or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or a non-Rule 10b5-
1 trading arrangement (as defined in Item 408(c) of Regulation S-K) during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Disclosure Pursuant to Item 1.01 of Form 8-K - Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On February 21, 2024, we entered into amendments to each of our existing term loan with Bank of Montreal, as
administrative agent, and the other lending institutions party thereto, our existing revolving line of credit with Bank of
America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the other lending institutions party thereto and our Series A Notes due
December 20, 2024 and Series B Notes due December 20, 2027. As a result of these amendments, we changed the
maturity dates of each to April 1, 2026 and repaid an aggregate of $102 million of such debt, as further described below.
In addition, the amendment to the revolving line of credit converted the revolving loan to a term loan, as also described
further below.
BMO Term Loan
On February 21, 2024, we entered into a Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement (the “BMO Second Amendment”) with Bank of Montreal, as administrative agent, and the other lending
institutions party thereto to amend our existing term loan (as amended by the BMO Second Amendment, the “BMO
Term Loan”). The BMO Second Amendment amended the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated
September 27, 2018 among us and the lending institutions party thereto (the “Original BMO Credit Agreement”), as
amended by the First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated February 10, 2023 (the
“BMO First Amendment”) to, among other things: (1) extend the maturity date from October 1, 2024 to April 1, 2026;
(2) change the interest rate from either 300 basis points over SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) or 200 basis
points over the base rate to either 300 basis points over SOFR with a floor on SOFR of 500 basis points or 200 basis
points over the base rate with a floor on the base rate of 600 basis points; (3) provide that, if, as of March 31, 2025, the
aggregate principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan (defined below) and the
Senior Notes (defined below) exceeds $200 million, the spread over SOFR or the base rate, as applicable, will
permanently increase by 100 basis points, from 300 basis points to 400 basis points in the case of SOFR, and from 200
basis points to 300 basis points in the case of the base rate; (4) require mandatory prepayments of the BMO Term Loan,
the BofA Term Loan (as defined below) and the Senior Notes (as defined below) with net cash proceeds from the
disposition of property, assets and equity issuances as follows: (a) 25.55556% to the BMO Term Loan; (b) 20.00000% to
the BofA Term Loan; (c) 44.44444% to the Senior Notes; and (d) the remaining 10% to be retained by us; (5) require
that, within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the BMO Second Amendment, certain of our subsidiaries
guarantee the BMO Term Loan; (6) require that, within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the BMO
Second Amendment, we pledge our equity interests in certain of our subsidiaries as collateral for the BMO Term Loan;
(7) reduce our minimum fixed charge coverage ratio from 1.50x to 1.25x; and (8) reduce our minimum unsecured
interest coverage ratio from 1.75x to 1.25x. We refer to the Original BMO Credit Agreement, as amended by the BMO
First Amendment and the BMO Second Amendment, as the BMO Credit Agreement.
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The BMO Credit Agreement initially provided for an unsecured term loan borrowing in the amount of $220
million. The BMO Term Loan initially consisted of a $55 million tranche A term loan, which we repaid on June 4, 2021,
and a $165 million tranche B term loan. As of December 31, 2023, $115 million was outstanding under the tranche B
term loan. On February 21, 2024, as part of the BMO Second Amendment, we repaid an approximately $29.0 million
portion of the tranche B term loan so that approximately $86.0 million remains outstanding.
Pursuant to the BMO Second Amendment, the BMO Term Loan bears interest at either (i) 300 basis points over
one, three or six month term SOFR, plus a corresponding adjustment of 0.11448%, 0.26161% or 0.42826%, respectively,
with a floor on SOFR of 5.00% or (ii) 200 basis points over the base rate with a floor on the base rate of 6.00%. In
addition, effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BMO Second Amendment, if, as of March 31, 2025, the
aggregate principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds
$200 million, the spread over SOFR or the base rate, as applicable, will permanently increase by 100 basis points from
300 basis points to 400 basis points in the case of SOFR, and from 200 basis points to 300 basis points in the case of the
base rate. Base rate means, for any day, a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the highest of: (i) the rate of interest in
effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by the administrative agent as its “prime commercial rate”,
(ii) the Federal Funds Rate plus ½ of 1% (0.50%), (iii) term SOFR for one month plus 1.00% and (iv) 6.00%. If the base
rate is being used because SOFR is not able to be determined, the base rate shall be the greater of clauses (i) and, (ii) and
(iv).
Certain of the lenders party to the BMO Second Amendment, and their respective affiliates, have performed,
and may in the future perform for us and our subsidiaries, various commercial banking, investment banking,
underwriting and other financial advisory services, for which they have received, and will receive, customary fees and
expenses.
The BMO Second Amendment is attached to this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 10.3. The foregoing
summary of the BMO Second Amendment is qualified in its entirety by the complete text of the BMO Second
Amendment.
BofA Term Loan
On February 21, 2024, we amended our revolving line of credit (the “BofA Revolver”) (now known as the
“BofA Term Loan”) by entering into a Second Amendment to Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as
administrative agent, and the other lending institutions party thereto (the “BofA Second Amendment”). The BofA
Second Amendment amended the Credit Agreement dated January 10, 2022 (the “Original BofA Credit Agreement”), as
amended by the First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated February 10, 2023 (the “BofA First Amendment”), to,
among other things: (1) extend the maturity date from October 1, 2024 to April 1, 2026; (2) convert borrowings from
being either revolving loans or letters of credit to a term loan; (3) change the interest rate from 300 basis points over
SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) to 300 basis points over SOFR with a floor on SOFR of 500 basis points; (4)
provide that, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA
Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds $200 million, the spread over SOFR will permanently increase by 100 basis
points from 300 basis points to 400 basis points; (5) require mandatory prepayments of the BMO Term Loan, the BofA
Term Loan and the Senior Notes with net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity issuances as
follows: (a) 25.55556% to the BMO Term Loan; (b) 20.00000% to the BofA Term Loan; (c) 44.44444% to the Senior
Notes; and (d) the remaining 10% to be retained by us; (6) require that, within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective
date of the BofA Second Amendment, certain of our subsidiaries guarantee the BofA Term Loan; (7) require that, within
90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the BofA Second Amendment, we pledge our equity interests in
certain of our subsidiaries as collateral for the BofA Term Loan; (8) reduce our minimum fixed charge coverage ratio
from 1.50x to 1.25x; and (9) reduce our minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio from 1.75x to 1.25x. We refer to the
Original BofA Credit Agreement, as amended by the BofA First Amendment and the BofA Second Amendment, as the
BofA Credit Agreement.
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As of December 31, 2023, there were borrowings of $90 million drawn and outstanding under the BofA
Revolver. On February 21, 2024, as part of the BofA Second Amendment, we repaid an approximately $22.7 million
portion of the BofA Revolver so that approximately $67.3 million remains outstanding under the BofA Term Loan.
Effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BofA Second Amendment, interest on the BofA Term Loan
was amended to mean 300 basis points over either (i) the daily simple SOFR, plus an adjustment of 0.11448%, or (ii)
one, three or six month term SOFR, plus a corresponding adjustment of 0.11448%, 0.26161% or 0.42826%, respectively,
with a floor on SOFR of 5.00%. In addition, effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BofA Second
Amendment, under certain circumstances, such as if SOFR is not able to be determined, the BofA Term Loan bears
interest at 200 basis points over the base rate with a floor on the base rate of 600 basis points. In addition, effective
February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BofA Second Amendment, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate principal
amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds $200 million, the
spread over SOFR will permanently increase by 100 basis points from 300 basis points to 400 basis points in the case of
SOFR, and from 200 basis points to 300 basis points in the case of the base rate. Base rate means, for any day, a
fluctuating rate per annum equal to the highest of: (i) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced
from time to time by the administrative agent as its “prime rate”, (ii) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1/2 of 1% (0.50%), (iii)
term SOFR for one month plus 1.00% and (iv) 6.00%. If the base rate is being used because SOFR is not able to be
determined, the base rate shall be the greater of clauses (i), (ii) and (iv). Effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into
the BofA Second Amendment, we are no longer obligated to pay an annual facility commitment fee on the unused
portion of the BofA Revolver at the rate of 0.35% per annum and, if applicable, letter of credit fees.
Certain of the lenders party to the BofA Second Amendment, and their respective affiliates, have performed,
and may in the future perform for us and our subsidiaries, various commercial banking, investment banking,
underwriting and other financial advisory services, for which they have received, and will receive, customary fees and
expenses.
The BofA Second Amendment is attached to this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 10.2. The foregoing
summary of the BofA Second Amendment is qualified in its entirety by the complete text of the BofA Second
Amendment.
Senior Notes
On February 21, 2024, we entered into a First Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement (the “NPA First
Amendment”) with the purchasers party thereto. The NPA First Amendment amended the Note Purchase Agreement
dated October 24, 2017 (the “Original Note Purchase Agreement”), to, among other things: (1) extend the maturity date
of the Series A Notes (the “Series A Notes”) from December 20, 2024 to April 1, 2026; (2) shorten the maturity date of
the Series B Notes (the “Series B Notes”) from December 20, 2027 to April 1, 2026; (3) increase the interest rate
applicable to the Series A Notes from 4.49% per annum to 8.00% per annum; (4) increase the interest rate applicable to
the Series B Notes from 4.76% per annum to 8.00% per annum; (5) provide that, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate
principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds $200
million, the per annum interest rates applicable to the Series A Note and the Series B Notes will permanently increase by
1.00% from 8.00% per annum to 9.00% per annum; (6) require mandatory prepayments of the BMO Term Loan, the
BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes with net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity
issuances as follows: (a) 25.55556% to the BMO Term Loan; (b) 20.00000% to the BofA Term Loan; (c) 44.44444% to
the Senior Notes; and (d) the remaining 10% to be retained by us; (7) require that, within 90 days of the February 21,
2024 effective date of the NPA First Amendment, certain of our subsidiaries guarantee the Senior Notes; (8) require that,
within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the NPA First Amendment, we pledge our equity interests in
certain of our subsidiaries as collateral for the Senior Notes; and (9) conform all financial covenants and negative
covenants in the Note Purchase Agreement with the BofA Credit Agreement and the BMO Credit Agreement. We refer
to the Original Note Purchase Agreement, as amended by the NPA First Amendment, as the Note Purchase Agreement.
On February 21, 2024, as part of the NPA First Amendment, we repaid an approximately $29.2 million portion
of the Series A Notes so that approximately $86.8 million of the Series A Notes remains outstanding. In addition, on
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February 21, 2024, as part of the NPA First Amendment, we repaid an approximately $21.2 million portion of the Series
B Notes so that approximately $62.8 million of the Series B Notes remains outstanding.
The NPA First Amendment is attached to this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 10.4. The foregoing
summary of the NPA First Amendment is qualified in its entirety by the complete text of the NPA First Amendment.
Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
None.
PART III
Certain information required by Part III of this Form 10-K will be contained in our definitive proxy statement
pursuant to Regulation 14A (the “Proxy Statement”) which we plan to file not later than 120 days after the end of the
fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The response to this item is contained under the caption “Information about our Executive Officers” in Part I
hereof and in the Proxy Statement under the captions “CORPORATE GOVERNANCE”, “PROPOSAL 1 - ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS” and, if applicable, “DELINQUENT SECTION 16(a) REPORTS” and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Our board of directors has adopted a code of business conduct and ethics that applies to all of our executive
officers, directors and employees. The code was approved by the nominating and corporate governance committee of
our board of directors and by the full board of directors. We have posted a current copy of our code under “Corporate
Governance” in the “Investor Relations” section of our website at http://www.fspreit.com. To the extent permitted by
applicable rules of the NYSE American, we intend to satisfy the disclosure requirements under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K
regarding an amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of the code of business conduct and ethics with respect to our
principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing
similar functions, by posting such information on our website.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The response to this item is contained in the Proxy Statement under the captions “COMPENSATION
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS” and “DIRECTOR COMPENSATION AND STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINES”
and, other than the information required by Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K, is incorporated herein by reference.
The “Compensation Committee Report” contained in the Proxy Statement shall not be deemed “soliciting
material” or “filed” with the SEC or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall it be
deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or
the Exchange Act, except to the extent we specifically request that such information be treated as soliciting material or
specifically incorporate such information by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange
Act.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The response to this item is contained in the Proxy Statement under the captions “SECURITY OWNERSHIP
OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT” and “SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR
ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS” and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The response to this item is contained in the Proxy Statement under the captions “PROPOSAL 1 - ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS”, “CORPORATE GOVERNANCE” and “TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS” and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The response to this item is contained in the Proxy Statement under the caption “INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FEES AND SERVICES” and is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
(a)
1.
The following documents are filed as part of this report:
Financial Statements:
The Financial Statements listed in the accompanying Index to Consolidated Financial Statements are
filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
2.
Financial Statement Schedules:
The Financial Statement Schedules listed on the accompanying Index to Consolidated Financial
Statements are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Schedules other than those listed are omitted as they are not applicable or the required or equivalent
information has been included in the financial statements or notes thereto.
3.
Exhibits:
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Exhibit No.
3.1 (1)
Description
Articles of Incorporation, as amended.
3.2 (2)
Amended and Restated By-laws.
EXHIBIT INDEX
4.1 (3)
Description of Securities Registered Under Section 12 of the Exchange Act.
10.1+ (4)
2002 Stock Incentive Plan of FSP Corp.
10.2*
Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated February 21, 2024, among FSP Corp., Bank of
America, N.A. and the other parties thereto
10.3*
10.4*
Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated February 21, 2024,
among FSP Corp., Bank of Montreal and the other parties thereto.
First Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement, dated February 21, 2024, among FSP Corp. and the
other parties named therein as purchasers.
10.5 (5)
First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated February 10, 2023, among FSP Corp., Bank of America,
N.A. and the other parties thereto.
10.6 (6)
10.7 (7)
10.8 (8)
10.9 (9)
First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated February 10, 2023,
among FSP Corp., Bank of Montreal and the other parties thereto.
Credit Agreement, dated January 10, 2022, among FSP Corp., Bank of America, N.A. and the other
parties thereto.
Joinder and Increase Agreement, dated February 10, 2022, among FSP Corp., BankUnited N.A. and
Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent.
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated September 27, 2018, among FSP Corp.,
Bank of Montreal and the other parties thereto.
10.10 (10)
Note Purchase Agreement, dated October 24, 2017, among FSP Corp. and the other parties named
therein as purchasers.
10.11 +(11) Form of Retention Agreement.
10.12 +(12) Change in Control Discretionary Plan.
21.1*
23.1*
31.1*
31.2*
32.1*
32.2*
Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
Certification of FSP Corp.’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002.
Certification of FSP Corp.’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002.
Certification of FSP Corp.’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of FSP Corp.’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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97+*
101*
Compensation Recovery Policy.
The following materials from FSP Corp.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2023, formatted in iXBRL (inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the
Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) the Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income; and
(v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
+
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to FSP Corp.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on July 30,
2019 (File No. 001-32470).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to FSP Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on February 3,
2023 (File No. 001-32470).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to FSP Corp.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February
15, 2022 (File No. 001-32470).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to FSP Corp.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 29,
2002 (File No. 001-32470).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to FSP Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on February 10,
2023 (File No. 001-32470).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to FSP Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on February 10,
2023 (File No. 001-32470).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to FSP Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 12,
2022 (File No. 001-32470).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to FSP Corp.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February
15, 2022 (File No. 001-32470).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to FSP Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September
27, 2018 (File No. 001-32470).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to FSP Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 24,
2017 (File No. 001-32470)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to FSP Corp.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on
February 24, 2006 (File No. 001-32470).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to FSP Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on February 8,
2006 (File No. 001-32470).
Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement filed as an Exhibit to this Form 10-K pursuant
to Item 15(b) of Form 10-K.
*
Filed herewith.
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
Not applicable.
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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 as of February 26, 2024 by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
FRANKLIN STREET PROPERTIES CORP.
By: /s/ George J. Carter
George J. Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ George J. Carter
George J. Carter
/s/ John G. Demeritt
John G. Demeritt
/s/ John N. Burke
John N. Burke
/s/ Brian N. Hansen
Brian N. Hansen
/s/ Kenneth A. Hoxsie
Kenneth A. Hoxsie
/s/ Dennis J. McGillicuddy
Dennis J. McGillicuddy
/s/ Georgia Murray
Georgia Murray
/s/ Kathryn P. O’Neil
Kathryn P. O’Neil
/s/ Milton P. Wilkins Jr.
Milton P. Wilkins Jr.
Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal
Executive Officer)
February 26, 2024
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
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Franklin Street Properties Corp.
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 42)
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022
Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2023
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
2023
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Financial Statement Schedules — Schedule II and III
F-2
F-6
F-8
F-9
F-10
F-11
F-13
F-36
All other schedules for which a provision is made in the applicable accounting resolutions of the Securities and
Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore have been
omitted.
F-1
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Franklin Street Properties Corp.:
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited Franklin Street Properties Corp.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023,
based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, Franklin Street
Properties Corp. (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as
of December 31, 2023, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the related
consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes and financial statement schedules listed in the
index at Item 15(a)(2) and our report dated February 26, 2024 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in Management’s Annual Report on
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control
over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required
to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was
maintained in all material respects.
Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that
our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies
and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are
recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of
management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely
detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the
financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may
deteriorate.
F-2
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
February 26, 2024
F-3
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Franklin Street Properties Corp.:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Franklin Street Properties Corp. (the Company) as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’
equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023 and the related notes and financial
statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15(a)(2) (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In
our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company
at December 31, 2023 and 2022 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in
Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(2013 framework), and our report dated February 26, 2024 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due
to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included
evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements
that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or
disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or
complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the
consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below,
providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
F-4
Impairment assessment of real estate assets
Description of
the Matter
The Company’s real estate assets, net totaled $891 million as of December 31, 2023. As described in
Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company reviews its properties to determine if
their carrying amounts will be recovered from future operating cash flows when indicators of
impairment are identified.
Auditing the Company's impairment assessment involved a high degree of subjectivity as estimates
underlying the determination of recoverability involve management making significant judgments to
derive assumptions affected by expected future market conditions and leasing activity. Assumptions
included in the Company’s recoverability assessment included the rental rates and future occupancy of
the Company’s real estate properties.
How We
Addressed the
Matter in Our
Audit
We tested the design and operating effectiveness of controls over the Company’s impairment process.
For example, we tested controls over management’s review of significant assumptions underlying
projections used in the Company’s recoverability assessment.
Our testing of the Company’s impairment assessment included, among other procedures, evaluating
the significant assumptions used to estimate the future undiscounted cash flows used in the
recoverability assessment. For example, we compared future market conditions to current market data,
performed a sensitivity analysis to evaluate the impact of certain assumptions on the estimate of
undiscounted cash flows and recalculated management’s estimate. Professionals with specialized skill
and knowledge were used to assist in the evaluation of the appropriateness of the certain assumptions
for certain real estate assets.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2003.
Boston, Massachusetts
February 26, 2024
F-5
Franklin Street Properties Corp.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
Assets:
Real estate assets:
Land (amounts related to variable interest entities ("VIEs") of $6,416 and $0 at
December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)
Buildings and improvements (amounts related to VIEs of $13,279 and $0 at December
31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)
Fixtures and equipment
Less accumulated depreciation (amounts related to VIEs of $341 and $0 at December
31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)
Real estate assets, net (amounts related to VIEs of $19,354 and $0 at December 31, 2023
and December 31, 2022, respectively)
Acquired real estate leases, less accumulated amortization of $20,413 and $20,243,
respectively (amounts related to VIEs of $305 and $0, less accumulated amortization of
$222 and $0 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)
Asset held for sale
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (amounts related to VIEs of $2,167 and $0 at
December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)
Tenant rent receivables
Straight-line rent receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Other assets: derivative asset
Related party mortgage loan receivable, less allowance for credit loss of $0 and $4,237,
respectively
Office computers and furniture, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,020 and $1,115,
respectively
Deferred leasing commissions, net of accumulated amortization of $16,008 and $19,043,
respectively
December 31,
2023
2022
$ 110,298 $ 126,645
1,133,971
12,904
1,257,173
1,388,869
11,151
1,526,665
366,349
423,417
890,824
1,103,248
6,694
73,318
127,880
2,191
40,397
4,239
—
10,186
—
6,632
2,201
52,739
6,676
4,358
—
19,763
123
154
23,664
35,709
Total assets
$ 1,169,330 $ 1,241,666
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-6
Franklin Street Properties Corp.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and par value amounts)
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
Liabilities:
Bank note payable
Term loans payable, less unamortized financing costs of $293 and $250, respectively
Series A & Series B Senior Notes, less unamortized financing costs of $329 and $494,
respectively
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (amounts related to VIEs of $590 and $0 at
December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)
Accrued compensation
Tenant security deposits
Lease liability
Acquired unfavorable real estate leases, less accumulated amortization of $396 and
$574, respectively
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity:
December 31,
2023
2022
$
90,000 $
114,707
48,000
164,750
199,670
199,506
41,879
3,644
6,204
334
50,366
3,644
5,710
759
87
195
456,525
472,930
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or
outstanding
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 180,000,000 shares authorized, 103,430,353 and
103,235,914 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings
Total stockholders’ equity
—
—
10
1,335,091
355
(622,651)
10
1,334,776
4,358
(570,408)
712,805
768,736
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 1,169,330 $ 1,241,666
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-7
Franklin Street Properties Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenues:
Rental
Related party revenue:
Management fees and interest income from loans
Other
Total revenues
Expenses:
Real estate operating expenses
Real estate taxes and insurance
Depreciation and amortization
General and administrative
Interest
Total expenses
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2022
2021
2023
$ 145,446 $ 163,739 $ 207,581
—
261
145,707
1,855
21
165,615
1,700
77
209,358
50,732
27,200
54,738
14,021
24,318
171,009
52,820
34,620
63,808
13,885
22,808
187,941
60,881
41,061
78,544
15,898
32,273
228,657
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT
Impairment and loan loss reserve
Gain (loss) on sale of properties and impairment of assets held for sale, net
Interest income
Income (loss) before taxes
Tax expense
Equity in income of non-consolidated REITs
(106)
394
—
(23,384)
567
(47,831)
279
—
(78)
—
(4,237)
27,939
—
1,298
204
—
(901)
—
—
113,134
—
92,934
638
421
Net income (loss)
$ (48,110) $
1,094 $ 92,717
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted
103,357
103,338
106,667
Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted
$
(0.47) $
0.01 $
0.87
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-8
Franklin Street Properties Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(in thousands)
Net income (loss)
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2022
2021
2023
$ (48,110) $ 1,094 $ 92,717
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income into interest
expense
177
9,597
12,072
(4,180)
—
—
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(4,003)
9,597
12,072
Comprehensive income (loss)
$ (52,113) $ 10,691 $ 104,789
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-9
Franklin Street Properties Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(in thousands)
Shares
Amount
Capital
income (loss)
earnings
Equity
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Accumulated Distributions
in excess of
other
Total
comprehensive accumulated Stockholders’
Balance, December 31, 2020
Comprehensive income
Repurchased shares
Shares issued for:
Equity-based compensation
Distributions
Balance, December 31, 2021
Comprehensive income
Repurchased shares
Shares issued for:
Equity-based compensation
Distributions
Balance, December 31, 2022
Comprehensive loss
Repurchased shares
Shares issued for:
107,328
—
(3,396)
11 $ 1,357,131 $
—
—
(1)
(18,243)
67
—
103,999
—
(847)
84
—
103,236
—
—
—
—
10
—
—
—
—
10
—
—
338
—
1,339,226
—
(4,843)
393
—
1,334,776
—
—
Equity-based compensation
Distributions
Balance, December 31, 2023
194
—
103,430 $
315
—
—
—
10 $ 1,335,091 $
92,717
(17,311) $ (571,740) $ 768,091
104,789
12,072
(18,244)
—
338
(71,771)
783,203
10,691
(4,843)
(71,771)
(5,239) (550,794)
9,597
—
—
1,094
—
(48,110)
—
—
—
(20,708)
4,358 (570,408)
(4,003)
393
(20,708)
768,736
(52,113)
—
—
315
—
(4,133)
(4,133)
355 $ (622,651) $ 712,805
—
—
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-10
Franklin Street Properties Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense
Amortization of above and below market leases
Shares issued as compensation
Amortization of other comprehensive income into interest expense
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT
Impairment and loan loss reserve
(Gain) loss on sale of properties and impairment of assets held for sale, net
Equity in income of non-consolidated REITs
Distributions from non-consolidated REITs
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Tenant rent receivables
Straight-line rents
Lease acquisition costs
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accrued compensation
Tenant security deposits
Payment of deferred leasing commissions
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Property improvements, fixtures and equipment
Consolidation of Sponsored REIT
Proceeds received from sales of properties
Net cash provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions to stockholders
Proceeds received from termination of interest rate swap
Stock repurchases
Borrowings under bank note payable
Repayments of bank note payable
Repayment of term loan payable
Deferred financing costs
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
For the Year Ended December 31,
2021
2022
2023
$ (48,110) $
1,094 $
92,717
57,240
(44)
315
(3,851)
106
(394)
—
23,384
—
—
10
625
(2,007)
382
(2,709)
—
494
(7,575)
17,866
(31,637)
3,048
142,225
113,636
(4,133)
4,206
—
77,000
(35,000)
(50,000)
(2,327)
(10,254)
121,248
6,632
65,697
(118)
394
—
78
—
4,237
(27,939)
—
—
(247)
(5,895)
(4,494)
(1,805)
(5,983)
(1,060)
(509)
(8,216)
15,234
(54,910)
—
128,949
74,039
81,041
(34)
338
—
901
—
—
(113,134)
(421)
421
5,702
(3,930)
(2,353)
82
(11,096)
786
(2,458)
(12,200)
36,362
(64,833)
(3,000)
573,307
505,474
(53,988)
—
(4,843)
90,000
(42,000)
(110,000)
(2,561)
(123,392)
(34,119)
40,751
(38,491)
—
(18,244)
91,500
(95,000)
(445,000)
—
(505,235)
36,601
4,150
40,751
$ 127,880 $
6,632 $
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-11
Franklin Street Properties Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for:
Interest
Taxes on income
For the Year Ended December 31,
2022
2023
2021
$ 25,740 $ 21,085 $ 30,141
454
$
667 $
339 $
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrued dividend
Accrued costs for purchase of real estate assets
Investment in related party mortgage loan receivable converted to real estate
assets and acquired real estate leases in conjunction with variable interest entity
consolidation
— $
$
— $ 33,280
$ 7,566 $ 9,962 $ 4,715
$ 20,000 $
—
—
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-12
1. Organization
Franklin Street Properties Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Franklin Street Properties Corp. (“FSP Corp.” or the “Company”) holds, directly and indirectly, 100% of the interest in
FSP Investments LLC, FSP Property Management LLC, FSP Holdings LLC and FSP Protective TRS Corp. FSP
Property Management LLC provides asset management and property management services. The Company also has a
non-controlling common stock interest in the corporation that is the sole member of FSP Monument Circle LLC, which
corporation was organized to operate as a real estate investment trust (“Monument Circle” or the “Sponsored REIT”).
As of December 31, 2023, the Company owned and operated a portfolio of real estate consisting of 17 operating
properties, and the Sponsored REIT, which was consolidated effective January 1, 2023. The Company may pursue, on a
selective basis, the sale of its properties in order to take advantage of the value creation and demand for its properties, for
geographic, property specific reasons or for other general corporate purposes.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include all of the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned
subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Estimates and Assumptions
The Company prepares its financial statements and related notes in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). These principles require 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. Significant estimates in the consolidated financial statements include
the allowance for credit losses, purchase price allocations, impairment considerations and the valuation of derivatives.
Variable Interest Entities (VIEs)
The Company determines whether an entity is a VIE and, if so, whether it should be consolidated by utilizing judgments
and estimates that are inherently subjective. The determination of whether an entity in which the Company holds a,
direct or indirect, variable interest is a VIE is based on several factors, including whether the entity’s total equity
investment at risk upon inception is sufficient to finance the entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial
support. The Company makes judgments regarding the sufficiency of the equity at risk based first on a qualitative
analysis, and then a quantitative analysis, if necessary.
The Company analyzes any investments in VIEs to determine if the Company is the primary beneficiary. In evaluating
whether the Company is the primary beneficiary, the Company evaluates its direct and indirect economic interests in the
entity. Determining which reporting entity, if any, is the primary beneficiary of a VIE is primarily a qualitative approach
focused on identifying which reporting entity has both (1) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most
significantly impact such entity’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive
benefits from such entity that could potentially be significant to such entity. Performance of that analysis requires the
exercise of judgment.
The Company considers a variety of factors in identifying the entity that holds the power to direct matters that most
significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance including, but not limited to, the ability to direct a proposed sale of
the property or merger of the company. In addition, the Company considers the rights of other investors to participate in
those decisions, to replace the manager and to amend the corporate charter. The Company determines whether it is the
primary beneficiary of a VIE at the time it becomes involved with a VIE and considers that conclusion upon a
reconsideration event.
F-13
As of January 1, 2023, the Company’s relationship with the Sponsored REIT was considered a VIE and the Company
became the primary beneficiary. Upon this reconsideration event, the entity is included within the Company’s
consolidated financial statements and all intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
A gain on consolidation of approximately $0.4 million was recognized in the three months ended March 31, 2023. Cash
and cash equivalents of $3 million held by Monument Circle was included in the Company’s cash and cash equivalents
upon consolidation and is reflected as “Consolidation of Sponsored REIT” in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
The cash and cash equivalents held by Monument Circle are unable to be utilized for the Company’s operational
purposes. The creditors of Monument Circle’s trade payables do not have any recourse against the Company.
The consolidation value of Monument Circle was allocated to real estate investments and leases, including lease
origination costs. Lease origination costs represent the value associated with acquiring an in-place lease (i.e. the market
cost to execute a similar lease, including leasing commission, legal, vacancy, and other related costs). The value assigned
to building approximates the replacement cost; the value assigned to land approximates its appraised value; and the value
assigned to leases approximate their fair value. Other assets and liabilities are recorded at their historical costs, which
approximates fair value.
The Company assessed the fair value of the acquired real estate leases based on estimated cash flow projections that
utilize appropriate discount rates and available market information. Such inputs are Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired at the date of consolidation, January 1,
2023:
(in thousands)
Real estate assets
Value of acquired real estate leases
Total
$
$
19,695
305
20,000
The following is quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs in the Company’s Level 3 measurement
of the assets acquired in the consolidation of Monument Circle and were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
at January 1, 2023:
Fair Value (1) at
Significant
Range
Description
January 1, 2023
(in thousands)
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input Min
Max
Weighted
Average (2)
Monument Circle Consolidation
$
20,000 Discounted Cash Flows Exit Cap Rate
Discount Rate
7.50 %
9.50 %
7.50 %
9.50 %
7.50 %
9.50 %
(1) Classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(2) Unobservable inputs were weighted based on the fair value of the related instrument.
Prior to January 1, 2023, the Company’s relationship with the Sponsored REIT was considered a VIE in which the
Company was not the primary beneficiary. The Company’s maximum exposure to losses associated with this VIE was
limited to the principal amount outstanding under the loan from the Company to the Sponsored REIT secured by a
mortgage on real estate owned by the Sponsored REIT (the “Sponsored REIT Loan”) net of the allowance for credit loss,
the related accrued interest receivable and an exit fee receivable, which were in aggregate approximately $22.1 million at
December 31, 2022. The accrued interest and exit fee receivables are included in prepaid expenses and other assets in
the consolidated balance sheet and were approximately $2.3 million at December 31, 2022. The relationships and
investments related to the Sponsored REIT are summarized in Note 3.
Real Estate and Depreciation
Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
F-14
The Company allocates the value of real estate acquired among land, buildings and identified intangible assets or
liabilities. Costs related to land, building and improvements are capitalized. Typical capital items include new roofs, site
improvements, various exterior building improvements and major interior renovations. Costs incurred in connection with
leasing (primarily tenant improvements and leasing commissions) are capitalized and amortized over the lease period.
Routine replacements and ordinary maintenance and repairs that do not extend the life of the asset are expensed as
incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives as follows:
Category
Commercial buildings
Building improvements
Fixtures and equipment
Years
39
15 - 39
7
-
3
The Company reviews its properties to determine if their carrying amounts will be recovered from future operating cash
flows if certain indicators of impairment are identified at those properties. These indicators may include lower or
declining tenant occupancy, weak or declining tenant profitability, cash flows or liquidity, the Company’s decision to
dispose of an asset before the end of its estimated useful life or legislative, economic, or market changes that
permanently reduce the value of the Company’s investment. If indicators of impairment are present, the Company
evaluates the carrying value of the property by comparing it to its expected future undiscounted cash flow. A property’s
value is impaired only if management’s estimate of future undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the property over
its estimated holding period is less than the carrying value of the property. If there are different potential outcomes for a
property, the Company will take a probability weighted approach to estimating future cash flows. If the Company
determines that impairment has occurred, the affected assets are reduced to their fair value. The evaluation of anticipated
cash flows is highly subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates, capital
requirements, estimated holding periods and outcome probabilities that could differ materially from actual results in
future periods. Since cash flows are considered on an undiscounted basis in the analysis that the Company conducts to
determine whether an asset has been impaired, the Company’s strategy of holding properties over the long term directly
decreases the likelihood of recording an impairment loss. If the Company’s strategy changes or market conditions
otherwise dictate an earlier sale date, an impairment loss may be recognized. The Company did not recognize any
impairment losses on any assets classified as held and used for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
Acquired Real Estate Leases and Amortization
Acquired real estate leases represent costs associated with acquiring an in-place lease (i.e., the market cost to execute a
similar lease, including leasing commission, tenant improvements, legal, vacancy and other related costs) and the value
relating to leases with rents above the market rate. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the
term of the leases, which range from 12 months to 154 months. Amortization of these combined components was
approximately $3.2 million, $4.5 million and $8.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021,
respectively.
Amortization related to costs associated with acquiring an in-place lease is included in depreciation and amortization on
the consolidated statements of income. Amortization related to leases with rents above the market rate is offset against
the rental revenue in the consolidated statements of income. The estimated annual amortization expense for the five years
and thereafter following December 31, 2023 is as follows:
(in thousands)
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029 and thereafter
December 31,
2,489
$
1,718
1,644
389
300
154
F-15
Acquired Unfavorable Real Estate Leases and Amortization
Acquired unfavorable real estate leases represent the value relating to leases with rents below the market rate.
Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the term of the leases, which range from 12 months to 151
months. Amortization expense was approximately $0.1 million, $0.2 million and $0.5 million for the years ended
December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Amortization related to leases with rents below the market rate is included with rental revenue in the consolidated
statements of income. The estimated annual amortization for the five years and thereafter following December 31, 2023
is as follows:
(in thousands)
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029 and thereafter
Asset Held For Sale
December 31,
42
$
10
8
8
6
13
Classification of a property as held for sale typically occurs upon the execution of a purchase and sale agreement and
belief by management that the sale or disposition is probable of occurrence within one year. Upon determining that a
property was held for sale, the Company discontinues depreciating the property and reflects the property in its
consolidated balance sheet at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value less the cost to sell. The Company presents
the property held for sale on its consolidated balance sheet as “Asset held for sale”. The Company reports the results of
operations of its properties sold or held for sale (that do not represent a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major
effect on financial results) in its consolidated statements of income through the date of sale.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be
cash equivalents. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported
within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the consolidated
statement of cash flows.
(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents (1)
Restricted cash
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
December 31,
2023
125,530
2,350
127,880
$
$
$
$
December 31,
2022
3,739
2,893
6,632
(1) Includes $2,167 at December 31, 2023, pertaining to
Monument Circle, which the Company is unable to
utilize for its own operational purposes.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash consists of tenant security deposits, which are required by law in some states or by contractual agreement
to be kept in a segregated account, and escrows arising from property sales. Tenant security deposits are refunded when
tenants vacate, provided that the tenant has not damaged the property.
Cash held in escrow is paid based on the terms of the closing agreement for the sale. Restricted cash also may include
funds segregated for specific tenant improvements per lease agreements.
F-16
Tenant Rent Receivables
Tenant rent receivables are expected to be collected within one year. The Company recognizes the effect of a change in
its assessment of whether the collectability of operating lease receivables are probable as an adjustment to lease income.
Related Party Mortgage Loan Receivable
Management monitors and evaluates the secured loans compared to the expected performance, cash flow and value of
the underlying real estate.
Concentration of Credit Risks
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash
investments, derivatives, related party mortgage loan receivable and accounts receivable. The Company maintains its
cash balances principally in two banks which the Company believes to be creditworthy. The Company periodically
assesses the financial condition of the banks and believes that the risk of loss is minimal. Cash balances held with
various financial institutions frequently exceed the insurance limit of $250,000 provided by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation. The derivatives that the Company has are from three interest rate swap agreements that are
discussed in Note 5. The related party mortgage loan receivable is held with one Sponsored REIT. The Company
performs regular evaluations on the extent and impact of any credit deterioration that could affect the performance and
value of the secured property, as well as the financial and operating capability of the borrower. The Company performs
ongoing credit evaluations of its tenants and requires certain tenants to provide security deposits or letters of credit.
Though these security deposits and letters of credit are insufficient to meet the total value of a tenant’s lease obligation,
they are a measure of good faith and a source of funds to offset the economic costs associated with lost rent and the costs
associated with re-tenanting the space. The Company has no single tenant which accounts for more than 10% of its
annualized rent.
Financial Instruments
The Company estimates that the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables, prepaid
expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses, accrued compensation, and tenant security deposits approximate their
fair values based on their short-term maturity and the bank note and term loans payable approximate their fair values as
they bear interest at variable interest rates.
Straight-line Rent Receivable
Certain leases provide for fixed rent increases over the term of the lease. Rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line
basis over the related lease term; however, billings by the Company are based on the lease agreements. Straight-line rent
receivable, which is the cumulative revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed by the Company, was $40.4 million,
$52.7 million and $49.0 million at December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Deferred Leasing Commissions
Deferred leasing commissions represent direct and incremental external leasing costs incurred in the leasing of
commercial space. These costs are capitalized and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related
lease agreements. Amortization expense was approximately $5.9 million, $7.1 million and $10.7 million for the years
ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
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The estimated annual amortization for the five years and thereafter following December 31, 2023 is as follows:
(in thousands)
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029 and thereafter
Common Share Repurchases
December 31,
4,466
$
3,914
3,285
2,883
2,426
6,690
The Company recognizes the gross cost of the common shares it repurchases as a reduction in stockholders’ equity using
the treasury stock method. Maryland law does not recognize a separate treasury stock account but provides that shares
repurchased are classified as authorized but unissued shares. Accordingly, the Company reduces common stock for the
par value and the excess of the purchase price over the par value is a reduction to additional paid-in capital.
Revenue Recognition
Rental Revenue - The Company has retained substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of the Company’s
commercial properties and accounts for its leases as operating leases. Rental revenue includes income from leases,
certain reimbursable expenses, straight-line rent adjustments and other income associated with renting the property.
Rental income from leases, which includes rent concessions (including free rent and other lease inducements) and
scheduled increases in rental rates during the lease term, is recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company does not
have any significant percentage rent arrangements with its commercial property tenants. Reimbursable expenses are
included in rental income in the period earned. A summary of rental revenue is shown in the following table:
(in thousands)
Income from leases
Reimbursable expenses
Straight-line rent adjustment
Amortization of favorable and unfavorable leases
2023
Year Ended
December 31,
2022
$ 103,716 $ 107,990 $ 148,705
54,825
4,017
34
$ 145,446 $ 163,739 $ 207,581
49,736
5,895
118
42,311
(626)
45
2021
Related Party and Other Revenue - Property and asset management fees, interest income on loans and other income are
recognized when the related services are performed and the earnings process is complete.
Segment Reporting
The Company is a REIT focused on real estate investments primarily in the office market and currently operates in only
one segment: real estate operations.
Income Taxes
Taxes on income for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 represent taxes incurred by FSP Protective
TRS Corp, which is a taxable REIT subsidiary, and the State of Texas franchise tax applicable to FSP Corp., which is
classified as an income tax for reporting purposes.
Net Income Per Share
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding
during the period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other
contracts to issue shares were exercised or converted into shares. There were no potential dilutive shares outstanding at
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December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. The denominator used for calculating basic and diluted net income per share was
103,357,000, 103,338,000 and 106,667,000 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Derivative Instruments
The Company recognizes derivatives on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Derivatives that do not qualify, or
are not designated as hedge relationships, must be adjusted to fair value through income. Derivative instruments
designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of
forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Cash flow hedges are accounted for by recording the fair value
of the derivative instrument on the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability. To the extent hedges are
effective, a corresponding amount, adjusted for swap payments, is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income
within stockholders’ equity. Amounts are then reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to the income
statement in the period or periods the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Ineffectiveness, if any, is
recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and reclassified into the income statement. The Company reviews
the effectiveness of each hedging transaction, which involves estimating future cash flows, at least quarterly. Derivative
instruments designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or
firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. The
Company currently has no fair value hedges outstanding. Fair values of derivatives are subject to significant variability
based on changes in interest rates and counterparty credit risk. The results of such variability could be a significant
increase or decrease in the Company’s derivative assets, derivative liabilities, equity, and/or earnings.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price)
in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants on the measurement date. There is also an established fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to
maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The
standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. Financial assets and liabilities recorded
on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value are categorized based on the inputs to the valuation techniques as
follows:
Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the
ability to access. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset
or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in
active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest
rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the
asset or liability, which is typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity
or information. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different
levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls
is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s
assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and
considers factors specific to the asset or liability including credit risk, which was not significant to the overall value.
These inputs (See Notes 2, 3, 5 and 10) were considered and applied to the Company’s derivative instruments,
Sponsored REIT Loan, Sponsored REIT purchase price allocation, and assets held for sale. Level 2 inputs were used to
value the interest rate swaps and Level 3 inputs were used to value the Sponsored REIT Loan, assets acquired in the
consolidation of the Sponsored REIT and the valuation of certain assets held for sale.
Subsequent Events
In preparing these consolidated financial statements the Company evaluated events that occurred through the date of
issuance of these financial statements for potential recognition or disclosure.
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Recent Accounting Standards
In October 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2023-06, Disclosure
Improvements: Codification Amendments in Response to the SEC’s Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative
(“ASU 2023-06”). ASU 2023-06 adds interim and annual disclosure requirements to GAAP at the request of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The guidance in ASU 2023-06 is required to be applied prospectively and the
GAAP requirements will be effective when the removal of the related SEC disclosure requirements is effective. If the
SEC does not act to remove its related requirement by June 30, 2027, any related FASB amendments will be removed
from the Accounting Standards Codification and will not be effective. The Company does not anticipate that the
adoption of ASU 2023-06 will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable
Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). ASU 2023-07 requires public entities to disclose significant segment expense
and other segment items on an annual and interim basis and to provide in interim periods all disclosures about a
reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets that are currently required annually. The guidance in ASU 2023-07 is
applied retrospectively to all periods presented in the financial statements and is effective for public entities for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024.
Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2023-07 will have a material
impact on the consolidated financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax
Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). ASU 2023-09 enhances the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax
disclosures and disclosures about income taxes paid. The guidance in ASU 2023-09 should be applied prospectively but
may be applied retrospectively for each period presented. ASU 2023-09 is effective for public entities for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have a
material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
3. Related Party Transactions and Investments in Non-Consolidated Entities
Investment in Sponsored REITs
The Company held a common stock interest in 1, 1 and 2 sponsored REITs at December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021,
respectively. The Company held a non-controlling preferred stock investment in two sponsored REITs, FSP 303 East
Wacker Drive Corp. (“East Wacker”) and FSP Grand Boulevard Corp. (“Grand Boulevard”), each of which were
liquidated during the three months ended September 30, 2018.
Equity in income (loss) of investments in non-consolidated REITs were derived from the Company’s share of income or
loss in the operations of those entities and includes gain or loss on liquidation. The Company exercised influence over,
but did not control these entities, and investments were accounted for using the equity method.
Equity in income of investment in non-consolidated REITs:
The following table includes equity in income of investments in non-consolidated REITs:
(in thousands)
Equity in income of East Wacker
Total
Year Ended
December 31,
2021
$
$
421
421
Equity in income of East Wacker was derived from the Company’s preferred stock investment in the entity. In
December 2007, the Company purchased 965.75 preferred shares or 43.7% of the outstanding preferred shares, of East
Wacker. On September 24, 2018, the property owned by East Wacker was sold at a gain. On October 6, 2021, the
Company received a liquidating distribution of $0.4 million, which is included in equity in income of non-consolidated
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REITs on the consolidated statements of income. The following table includes distributions received from non-
consolidated REITs:
(in thousands)
Distributions from East Wacker
Non-consolidated REITs
Year Ended
December 31,
2021
$
$
421
421
At December 31, 2022, the Company held a non-controlling common stock interest in one Sponsored REIT.
Management fees and interest income from loans:
Asset management fees range from 1% to 5% of collected rents, and the applicable contracts are cancelable with 30 day
notice. Asset management fee income from non-consolidated entities amounted to approximately $0, $28,000 and
$61,000 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Prior to the consolidation of Monument Circle on January 1, 2023, the Company held the Sponsored REIT Loan, which
was reported in the balance sheet as a related party mortgage loan receivable. The Company reviewed the need for an
allowance under the current expected credit loss model for the Sponsored REIT Loan at each reporting period. The
measurement of expected credit losses was based upon historical experiences, current conditions, and reasonable and
supportable forecasts that affected the collectability of the reported amount. The Company had elected to apply the
practical expedient for financial assets secured by collateral in instances where the borrower was experiencing financial
difficulty and repayment of the Sponsored REIT Loan was expected to be provided substantially through operation or
sale of the collateral. The Company used the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date and an adjustment to the
allowance for expected credit losses was recorded when the amortized cost basis of the financial asset exceeded the fair
value of the collateral, less costs to sell.
The Company regularly evaluated the extent and impact of any credit deterioration that could affect performance and the
value of the secured property, as well as the financial and operating capability of the borrower. A property’s operating
results and existing cash balances were considered and used to assess whether cash flows from operations were sufficient
to cover the current and future operating and debt service requirements. The Company also evaluated the borrower’s
competency in managing and operating the secured property and considered the overall economic environment, real
estate sector and geographic sub-market in which the secured property was located. The Company applied normal loan
review and underwriting procedures (as may be implemented or modified from time to time) in making that judgment.
The Company recognized interest income and fees from the Sponsored REIT Loan of approximately $0.0 million, $1.8
million and $1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
On October 29, 2021, the Company agreed to amend and restate the Sponsored REIT Loan to extend the maturity date
from December 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 and to advance an additional $3.0 million tranche of indebtedness to FSP
Monument Circle LLC with the same June 30, 2023 maturity date, effectively increasing the aggregate principal amount
of the Sponsored REIT Loan from $21 million to $24 million. In addition, the Company agreed to defer all principal and
interest payments due under the Sponsored REIT Loan until the maturity date. As part of its consideration for agreeing
to amend and restate the Sponsored REIT Loan, the Company obtained from the stockholders of the parent of Monument
Circle the right to vote their shares in favor of any sale of the property owned by Monument Circle any time on or after
January 1, 2023. The amended and restated Sponsored REIT Loan qualified as a troubled debt restructuring. There were
no commitments to lend additional funds to the Sponsored REIT. On June 26, 2023, the Sponsored REIT Loan maturity
was extended to September 30, 2023. On September 26, 2023, the Sponsored REIT Loan maturity was extended to
September 30, 2024.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company did not have an allowance for credit losses recorded on the
consolidated balance sheet. The Company recorded a $4.2 million increase in its provision for credit losses during the
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year ended December 31, 2022. The change in the allowance for credit losses during the year ended December 31, 2022
is primarily due to the deterioration within the current real estate market, changes to key assumptions applied within the
Company’s financial model to reflect these market changes, such as the exit capitalization and discount rates, and due to
an increase in the accrued interest receivable balance. The Company recorded a $4.2 million decrease in its provision for
credit losses during the year ended December 31, 2023. The change in the allowance for credit losses during the year
ended December 31, 2023 is due to the consolidation of Monument Circle. The following table presents a roll-forward
of the Company’s allowance for credit losses.
(In thousands)
Beginning allowance for credit losses
Additional increases to the allowance for credit losses
Reductions to the allowance for credit losses
Ending allowance for credit losses
For the Year Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
$
(4,237) $
—
4,237
— $
— $
(4,237)
—
(4,237) $
—
—
—
The following is quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs in our Level 3 measurement of the
collateral of the Sponsored REIT Loan measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2022:
Description
Fair Value (1) at
December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input
Min
Max
Significant
Range
Weighted
Average (2)
Sponsored REIT Loan
$
19,763 Discounted Cash Flows Exit Cap Rate
Discount Rate
7.50 %
9.50 %
7.50 %
9.50 %
7.50 %
9.50 %
(1) Classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(2) Unobservable inputs were weighted based on the fair value of the related instrument.
4. Bank Note Payable, Term Note Payable and Private Placements
JPM Term Loan
On August 2, 2018, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank,
N.A., as administrative agent and lender (“JPMorgan”), and the other lending institutions party thereto (the “JPM Credit
Agreement”), which provides a single unsecured bridge loan in the aggregate principal amount of $150 million (the
“JPM Term Loan”). On December 24, 2020 the Company repaid a $50 million portion of the JPM Term Loan with a
portion of the proceeds from the December 23, 2020 sale of its Durham, North Carolina property, and $100 million
remained fully advanced and outstanding under the JPM Term Loan. On June 4, 2021, the Company repaid the
remaining $100 million outstanding on the loan, which had been scheduled to mature on November 30, 2021, and
incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.1 million related to unamortized deferred financing costs.
Although the interest rate on the JPM Term Loan was variable under the JPM Credit Agreement, the Company fixed the
LIBOR-based rate on a portion of the JPM Term Loan by entering into interest rate swap transactions. On March 7,
2019, the Company entered into ISDA Master Agreements with various financial institutions to hedge a $100 million
portion of the future LIBOR-based rate risk under the JPM Credit Agreement. Effective March 29, 2019, the Company
fixed the LIBOR-based rate at 2.44% per annum on a $100 million portion of the JPM Term Loan until November 30,
2021. On June 4, 2021, the Company paid approximately $1.2 million to terminate the interest rate swap, which was
scheduled to mature on November 30, 2021.
BMO Term Loan
On February 10, 2023, the Company entered into a First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement with the lending institutions party thereto and Bank of Montreal, as administrative agent (the “BMO First
Amendment”). The BMO First Amendment amended the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated
September 27, 2018, among the Company and the lending institutions party thereto (as amended by the BMO First
Amendment, the “BMO Credit Agreement”) to, among other things, extend the maturity date from January 31, 2024 to
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October 1, 2024 and change the interest rate from a number of basis points over LIBOR depending on the Company’s
credit rating to 300 basis points over SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate). The BMO Credit Agreement initially
provided for an unsecured term loan borrowing in the amount of $220 million (the “BMO Term Loan”). Subsequent to
December 31, 2023, on February 21, 2024, the BMO Credit Agreement was further amended. See Note 11 in these
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosure regarding the amendment. Unless otherwise indicated, all of
the information in this description of the BMO Term Loan is as of December 31, 2023 and does not reflect the terms of
the amendment that we entered into on February 21, 2024. In connection with the BMO First Amendment, the Company
repaid a $40 million portion of the remaining balance of the BMO Term Loan, so that $125 million principal amount
remained outstanding. On August 10, 2023, the Company repaid an additional $10 million of this loan, so that $115
million principal amount remained outstanding under the BMO Term Loan as of December 31, 2023. On or before April
1, 2024, the Company is required to repay an additional $15 million of the BMO Term Loan. The remaining balance of
the BMO Term Loan matures on October 1, 2024.
Effective February 10, 2023 upon entering into the BMO First Amendment, the BMO Term Loan bears interest at either
(i) 300 basis points over one, three or six month term SOFR, plus a corresponding adjustment of 0.11448%, 0.26161% or
0.42826%, respectively, or (ii) 200 basis points over the base rate. Prior to February 10, 2023, the BMO Term Loan
bore interest at either (i) a number of basis points over LIBOR depending on the Company’s credit rating (165 basis
points over LIBOR at December 31, 2022) or (ii) a number of basis points over the base rate depending on the
Company’s credit rating (65 basis points over the base rate at December 31, 2022).
As of December 31, 2023, the interest rate on the BMO Term Loan was 8.47% per annum. The weighted average
variable interest rate on all amounts outstanding under the BMO Term Loan from February 8, 2023, which is when the
Company terminated its outstanding interest rate swaps applicable to the BMO Term Loan as described below, through
December 31, 2023 was approximately 8.11% per annum.
Although the interest rate on the BMO Term Loan is variable under the BMO Credit Agreement, the Company fixed the
base LIBOR interest rate that previously applied to the BMO Term Loan by entering into interest rate swap transactions.
On February 20, 2019, the Company entered into ISDA Master Agreements with a group of banks that fixed the base
LIBOR interest rate on the BMO Term Loan at 2.39% per annum for the period beginning on August 26, 2020 and
ending January 31, 2024. Accordingly, based upon the Company’s credit rating, as of both December 31, 2022 and
February 8, 2023, the effective interest rate on the BMO Term Loan was 4.04% per annum. On February 8, 2023, the
Company terminated all outstanding interest rate swaps applicable to the BMO Term Loan and, on February 10, 2023,
the Company received an aggregate of approximately $4.3 million as a result of such terminations, of which
approximately $0.1 million related to interest receivable.
The BMO Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this type,
including limitations with respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, disposition of assets,
changes in business, certain restricted payments and repurchases and redemptions of the Company’s common stock;
going concern qualifications to the Company’s financial statements; and the requirement to have subsidiaries provide a
guaranty in the event that they incur recourse indebtedness and transactions with affiliates. In addition, the BMO Credit
Agreement also restricts the Company’s ability to make quarterly dividend distributions that exceed $0.01 per share of
the Company’s common stock; provided, however, that notwithstanding such restriction, the Company is permitted to
make dividend distributions based on the Company’s good faith estimate of projected or estimated taxable income or
otherwise as necessary to retain the Company’s status as a real estate investment trust, to meet the distribution
requirements of Section 857 of the Internal Revenue Code or to eliminate any income or excise taxes to which the
Company would otherwise be subject. The BMO Credit Agreement also contains financial covenants that require the
Company to maintain a minimum tangible net worth, a maximum leverage ratio, a maximum secured leverage ratio, a
maximum secured recourse leverage ratio, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, a maximum unencumbered leverage
ratio, and minimum unsecured interest coverage.
The BMO Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default with corresponding grace periods, including
failure to pay any principal or interest when due, certain cross defaults and a change in control of the Company (as
defined in the BMO Credit Agreement). In the event of a default by the Company, the administrative agent may, and at
the request of the requisite number of lenders shall, declare all obligations under the BMO Credit Agreement
immediately due and payable, terminate the lenders’ commitments to make loans under the BMO Credit Agreement, and
enforce any and all rights of the lenders or administrative agent under the BMO Credit Agreement and related
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documents. For certain events of default related to bankruptcy, insolvency, and receivership, the commitments of lenders
will be automatically terminated and all outstanding obligations of the Company will become immediately due and
payable. The Company was in compliance with the BMO Term Loan financial covenants as of December 31, 2023.
BofA Revolver
On February 10, 2023, the Company entered into a First Amendment to Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A.,
as administrative agent, a letter of credit issuer and a lender (“BofA”), and the other lending institutions party thereto
(the “BofA First Amendment”), for a revolving line of credit for borrowings, at the Company’s election, of up to $150
million (the “BofA Revolver”). The BofA First Amendment amended the Credit Agreement, dated January 10, 2022,
among the Company and the lending institutions party thereto (as amended by the BofA First Amendment, the “BofA
Credit Agreement”) to, among other things, extend the maturity date from January 12, 2024 to October 1, 2024, reduce
availability for borrowings, at the Company’s election, from up to $237.5 million to up to $150 million, and to change
the interest rate from a number of basis points over SOFR depending on the Company’s credit rating to 300 basis points
over SOFR. Subsequent to December 31, 2023, on February 21, 2024, the BofA Credit Agreement was further
amended. See Note 11 in these Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosure regarding the amendment.
Unless otherwise indicated, all of the information in this description of the BofA Revolver is as of December 31, 2023
and does not reflect the terms of the amendment that we entered into on February 21, 2024. Borrowings made under the
BofA Revolver may be revolving loans or letters of credit, the combined sum of which may not exceed $150 million
outstanding at any time. Effective October 1, 2023, availability under the BofA Revolver was reduced to $125 million
and, effective April 1, 2024, availability under the BofA Revolver will be further reduced to $100 million. As of
December 31, 2023 there were borrowings of $90 million drawn and outstanding under the BofA Revolver, which
borrowings include $40 million that the Company borrowed on February 10, 2023 to repay a portion of the BMO Term
Loan. Borrowings made pursuant to the BofA Revolver may be borrowed, repaid and reborrowed from time to time
until the maturity date on October 1, 2024.
Effective February 10, 2023 upon entering into the BofA First Amendment, the BofA Revolver bears interest at 300
basis points over either (i) the daily simple SOFR, plus an adjustment of 0.11448%, or (ii) one, three or six month term
SOFR, plus a corresponding adjustment of 0.11448%, 0.26161% or 0.42826%, respectively. In addition, under certain
circumstances, such as if SOFR was not able to be determined, the BofA Revolver will instead bear interest at 200 basis
points over the base rate. Prior to February 10, 2023, borrowings under the BofA Revolver bore interest at a margin
over either (i) the daily simple SOFR, plus an adjustment of 0.11448%, or (ii) one, three or six month term SOFR, plus a
corresponding adjustment of 0.11448%, 0.26161% or 0.42826%, respectively. Prior to February 10, 2023, the margin
over SOFR or, if applicable, the base rate, varied depending on the Company’s leverage ratio (1.750% over SOFR and
0.750% over the base rate at December 31, 2022). Effective February 10, 2023 upon entering into the BofA First
Amendment, the Company is also obligated to pay an annual facility fee on the unused portion of the BofA Revolver at
the rate of 0.350% per annum and, if applicable, letter of credit fees. Prior to February 10, 2023, the Company was also
obligated to pay an annual facility fee and, if applicable, letter of credit fees in amounts that were also based on the
Company’s leverage ratio. The previous facility fee was assessed against the aggregate amount of lender commitments
regardless of usage (0.350% at December 31, 2022).
As of December 31, 2023, the interest rate on the BofA Revolver was 8.47% per annum. The weighted average variable
interest rate on all amounts outstanding under the BofA Revolver through December 31, 2023 was approximately 8.05%
per annum.
The BofA Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this type,
including limitations with respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, disposition of assets,
changes in business, certain restricted payments, use of proceeds, the amount of cash and cash equivalents that the
Company can have on its balance sheet after giving effect to an advance under the BofA Revolver, repurchases and
redemptions of the Company’s common stock, going concern qualifications to the Company’s financial statements, and
the requirement to have subsidiaries provide a guaranty in the event that they incur recourse indebtedness and
transactions with affiliates. The BofA Credit Agreement also contains financial covenants that require the Company to
maintain a minimum tangible net worth, a maximum leverage ratio, a maximum secured leverage ratio, a maximum
secured recourse leverage ratio, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, a maximum unencumbered leverage ratio and a
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minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio. The BofA Credit Agreement also restricts the Company’s ability to make
quarterly dividend distributions that exceed $0.01 per share of the Company’s common stock; provided, however, that
notwithstanding such restriction, the Company is permitted to make dividend distributions based on the Company’s good
faith estimate of projected or estimated taxable income or otherwise as necessary to retain the Company’s status as a real
estate investment trust, to meet the distribution requirements of Section 857 of the Internal Revenue Code or to eliminate
any income or excise taxes to which the Company would otherwise be subject. The Company was in compliance with
the BofA Revolver financial covenants as of December 31, 2023.
The BofA Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default with corresponding grace periods, including
failure to pay any principal or interest when due, failure to comply with the provisions of the BofA Credit Agreement,
certain cross defaults and a change in control of the Company (as defined in the BofA Credit Agreement). In the event of
a default by the Company, BofA, in its capacity as administrative agent, may, and at the request of the requisite number
of lenders shall, declare all obligations under the BofA Credit Agreement immediately due and payable and enforce any
and all rights of the lenders or BofA under the BofA Credit Agreement and related documents. For certain events of
default related to bankruptcy, insolvency, and receivership, all outstanding obligations of the Company will become
immediately due and payable.
The Company may use the net proceeds of the BofA Revolver for permitted investments, working capital and other
general business purposes, including for building improvements, tenant improvements and leasing commissions, in each
case to the extent permitted under the BofA Credit Agreement.
Former BofA Credit Facility
On July 21, 2016, the Company entered into a First Amendment (the “BofA First Amendment”), and on October 18,
2017, the Company entered into a Second Amendment (the “BofA Second Amendment”), to the Second Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement dated October 29, 2014 among the Company, the lending institutions party thereto and BofA,
as administrative agent, L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender (as amended by the BofA First Amendment and the BofA
Second Amendment, the “Former BofA Credit Facility”) that continued an existing unsecured revolving line of credit
(the “Former BofA Revolver”) and an existing term loan (the “Former BofA Term Loan”). Effective simultaneously
with the closing of the BofA Credit Facility on January 10, 2022, the Company delivered a notice to BofA terminating
the aggregate lender commitments under the Former BofA Revolver in their entirety.
For purposes of the Former BofA Credit Facility, base rate meant, for any day, a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the
highest of: (i) the bank’s prime rate for such day, (ii) the Federal Funds Rate for such day, plus 0.50%, and (iii) the one
month LIBOR based rate for such day plus 1.00%. As of December 31, 2022, the Company’s credit rating from Moody’s
Investors Service was Ba1.
As of December 31, 2021, and during 2022, there were no borrowings under the Former BofA Revolver. The weighted
average interest rate on all amounts outstanding on the Former BofA Revolver during the year ended December 31, 2021
was approximately 1.33% per annum.
Former BofA Term Loan Highlights
The Former BofA Term Loan was repaid in its entirety on September 6, 2022.
The original principal amount of the Former BofA Term Loan was $400 million. On September 30,
2021, the Company repaid a $90 million portion and on October 25, 2021, the Company repaid a $200
million portion of the Former BofA Term Loan and incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.7
million related to unamortized deferred financing costs. On September 6, 2022, the Company prepaid
the remaining $110 million balance of the Former BofA Term Loan in full and incurred a loss on
extinguishment of debt of $0.1 million related to unamortized deferred financing costs. As of
December 31, 2022, there was no balance outstanding under the Former BofA Term Loan.
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The Former BofA Term Loan bore interest at either (i) a margin over LIBOR depending on the Company’s credit rating
(1.75% over LIBOR at the date of repayment on September 6, 2022) or (ii) a margin over the base rate depending on the
Company’s credit rating (0.75% over the base rate at the date of repayment on September 6, 2022).
The interest rate on the Former BofA Term Loan was variable through the date of repayment on September 6, 2022.
Previously the Company had fixed the base LIBOR interest rate on the Former BofA Term Loan by entering into interest
rate swap transactions. On July 22, 2016, the Company entered into ISDA Master Agreements with a group of banks
that fixed the base LIBOR interest rate on the Former BofA Term Loan at 1.12% per annum for the period beginning on
September 27, 2017 and ended on September 27, 2021. The weighted average variable interest rate on all amounts
outstanding under the Former BofA Term Loan through the date of repayment on September 6, 2022, was approximately
2.65% per annum. Based upon the Company’s credit rating, as of December 31, 2021, the interest rate on the Former
BofA Term Loan was 1.84% per annum. The weighted average variable interest rate on all amounts outstanding under
the Former BofA Term Loan after the expiration of the interest rate swaps, on September 27, 2021, during the period
from September 28 through December 31, 2021, was approximately 1.85% per annum.
Senior Notes
On October 24, 2017, the Company entered into a note purchase agreement (the “Note Purchase Agreement”) with the
various purchasers named therein (the “Purchasers”) in connection with a private placement of senior unsecured notes.
Under the Note Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to sell to the Purchasers an aggregate principal amount of
$200 million of senior unsecured notes consisting of (i) Series A Senior Notes due December 20, 2024 in an aggregate
principal amount of $116 million (the “Series A Notes”) and (ii) Series B Senior Notes due December 20, 2027 in an
aggregate principal amount of $84 million (the “Series B Notes,” and, together with the Series A Notes, the “Senior
Notes”). On December 20, 2017, the Senior Notes were funded and the proceeds were used to reduce the outstanding
balance of the Former BofA Revolver. Subsequent to December 31, 2023, on February 21, 2024, the Note Purchase
Agreement was further amended. See Note 11 in these Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosure
regarding the amendment. Unless otherwise indicated, all of the information in this description of the Senior Notes is as
of December 31, 2023 and does not reflect the terms of the amendment that we entered into on February 21, 2024.
The Senior Notes bear interest depending on the Company’s credit rating. As of December 31, 2023, the Series A Notes
bore interest at 4.49% per annum and the Series B Notes bear interest at 4.76% per annum.
The Note Purchase Agreement contains customary financial covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio, a maximum
secured leverage ratio, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, and a maximum unencumbered leverage ratio. The Note
Purchase Agreement also contains restrictive covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company and
its subsidiaries to enter into transactions with affiliates, merge, consolidate, create liens, make certain restricted
payments, enter into certain agreements or prepay certain indebtedness. Such financial and restrictive covenants are
substantially similar to the corresponding covenants contained in the BofA Credit Agreement and the BMO Credit
Agreement. The Senior Notes financial covenants require, among other things, the maintenance of a fixed charge
coverage ratio of at least 1.50; a maximum leverage ratio and an unsecured leverage ratio of no more than 60% (65% if
there were a significant acquisition for a short period of time). In addition, the Note Purchase Agreement provides that
the Note Purchase Agreement will automatically incorporate additional financial and other specified covenants (such as
limitations on investments and distributions) that are effective from time to time under the existing credit agreements,
other material indebtedness or certain other private placements of debt of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Note
Purchase Agreement contains customary events of default, including payment defaults, cross defaults with certain other
indebtedness, breaches of covenants and bankruptcy events. In the case of an event of default, the Purchasers may,
among other remedies, accelerate the payment of all obligations. The Company was in compliance with the Senior
Notes financial covenants as of December 31, 2023.
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5. Financial Instruments: Derivatives and Hedging
On July 22, 2016, the Company entered into interest rate swap transactions that fixed the interest rate for the period
beginning on September 27, 2017 and ended on September 27, 2021 on the Former BofA Term Loan (the “2017 Interest
Rate Swap”). On March 7, 2019, the Company entered into interest rate swap transactions that fixed the interest rate for
the period beginning on March 29, 2019 and ended on November 30, 2021 on a $100 million portion of the JPM Term
Loan (the “2019 JPM Interest Rate Swap”). On February 20, 2019, the Company entered into interest rate swap
transactions that fixed the interest rate for the period beginning August 26, 2020 and ending January 31, 2024 on the
BMO Term Loan (the “2019 BMO Interest Rate Swap”). The variable rates that were fixed under the 2019 BMO
Interest Rate Swap is described in Note 4. On February 8, 2023, the Company terminated the 2019 BMO Interest Rate
Swap applicable to the BMO Term Loan and, on February 10, 2023, the Company received an aggregate of
approximately $4.3 million as a result of such terminations, of which approximately $0.1 million related to interest
receivable. The variable rates that were fixed under the 2017 Interest Rate Swap, the 2019 JPM Interest Rate Swap and
the 2019 BMO Interest Rate Swap (collectively referred to as the “Interest Rate Swaps”) are described in Note 4. As of
December 31, 2023, there were no derivative instruments.
On June 4, 2021, the Company paid approximately $1.2 million to terminate the 2019 JPM Interest Rate Swap that was
scheduled to mature on November 30, 2021 and approximately $0.6 million to terminate a portion of the 2019 BMO
Interest Rate Swap that was scheduled to mature on November 30, 2021. As a result of the terminations, approximately
$1.9 million of the balance held in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was reclassified into earnings. The
JPM Term Loan and a portion of the BMO Term Loan related to these interest rate swaps was also repaid on June 4,
2021, which is described in Note 4.
The Interest Rate Swaps qualified as cash flow hedges and have been recognized on the consolidated balance sheets at
fair value. If a derivative qualifies as a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of the
derivative will either be offset against the change in fair value of the hedged asset, liability, or firm commitment through
earnings, or recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective
portion of a derivative’s change in fair value will be recognized in earnings in the same period in which the hedged
interest payments affect earnings, which may increase or decrease reported net income and stockholders’ equity
prospectively, depending on future levels of interest rates and other variables affecting the fair values of derivative
instruments and hedged items, but will have no effect on cash flows.
The following table summarizes the notional and fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instrument at
December 31, 2022. The notional value is an indication of the extent of the Company’s involvement in this instrument
at that time, but does not represent exposure to credit, interest rate or market risks.
(in thousands)
2019 BMO Interest Rate Swap
(1) Classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Notional
Strike Effective Expiration
Date
Rate
$ 165,000 2.39 % Aug-20
Date
Jan-24 $
Fair Value (1) at
December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
4,358
— $
Value
The 2019 BMO Interest Rate Swap was reported as an asset with a fair value of approximately $4.4 million at December
31, 2022. The balance is included in other assets: derivative asset in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31,
2022.
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The gain/(loss) on the Company’s Interest Rate Swaps that was recorded in OCI and the accompanying consolidated
statements of income as a component of interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021,
respectively, was as follows:
(in thousands)
Interest Rate Swaps in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships:
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2023
Amounts of gain recognized in OCI
Amounts of previously recorded gain (loss) reclassified from
OCI into Interest Expense
$
177
$
4,180
$
$
8,451
(1,146)
$
$
3,786
(8,286)
Total amount of Interest Expense presented in the
consolidated statements of operations
$
24,318
$
22,808
$
32,273
Over time, the unrealized gains and losses held in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified into
earnings as an increase or reduction to interest expense in the same periods in which the hedged interest payments affect
earnings. The Company estimates that approximately $0.4 million of the current balance held in accumulated other
comprehensive income will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months.
The Company hedged the exposure to variability in anticipated future interest payments on existing debt.
The BMO Term Loan, Former BofA Term Loan and JPM Term Loan hedging transactions used derivative instruments
that involved certain additional risks such as counterparty credit risk, the enforceability of hedging contracts and the risk
that unanticipated and significant changes in interest rates would cause a significant loss of basis in either or both of the
contracts. The Company required its derivatives contracts to be with counterparties that have investment grade ratings.
As a result, the Company did not anticipate that any counterparty would fail to meet its obligations. However, there was
no assurance that the Company would be able to adequately protect against the foregoing risks or that it would ultimately
realize an economic benefit that exceeded the related amounts incurred in connection with engaging in such hedging
strategies.
The fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments are determined using the net discounted cash flows of the
expected cash flows of the derivative based on the market based interest rate curve and are adjusted to reflect credit or
nonperformance risk. The risk is estimated by the Company using credit spreads and risk premiums that are observable
in the market. These financial instruments were classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and were classified
as an asset or liability on the consolidated balance sheets.
The Company’s derivatives are recorded at fair value in other assets: derivative asset and other liabilities: derivative
liability in the consolidated balance sheets and the effective portion of the derivatives’ fair value is recorded to other
comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of other comprehensive income (loss).
6. Stockholders’ Equity
Equity-Based Compensation
On May 20, 2002, the stockholders of the Company approved the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan is an
equity-based incentive compensation plan, and provides for the grants of up to a maximum of 2,000,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock (“Awards”). All of the Company’s employees, officers, directors, consultants and advisors
are eligible to be granted Awards. Awards under the Plan are made at the discretion of the Company’s Board of
Directors, and have no vesting requirements. Upon granting an Award, the Company will recognize compensation cost
equal to the fair value of the Company’s common stock, as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors, on the date
of the grant.
On May 18, 2023, May 17,2022 and May 20, 2021, the Company granted shares under the Plan to non-employee
directors at a compensation cost related to such grants indicated in the table below, which was recognized during the
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years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses in
the consolidated statements of income. Such shares were fully vested on the date of issuance.
Balance December 31, 2020
Shares granted 2021
Balance December 31, 2021
Shares granted 2022
Balance December 31, 2022
Shares granted 2023
Balance December 31, 2023
Repurchase of Common Stock
Shares Available
for Grant
Compensation
Cost
1,847,384
(66,564)
1,780,820
(84,133)
1,696,687
(194,439)
1,502,248
$
$
$
675,000
337,500
1,012,500
393,750
1,406,250
314,991
1,721,241
On June 23, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of the
Company’s common stock from time to time in the open market, privately negotiated transactions or other manners as
permitted by federal securities laws. The repurchase authorization may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The
Company repurchased 3,396,243 shares of common stock during the third and fourth quarter of 2021 at an aggregate cost
of approximately $18.2 million and at an average cost of approximately $5.37 per share, inclusive of brokerage
commissions. The Company repurchased 846,739 shares of common stock during the first quarter of 2022 at an
aggregate cost of approximately $4.8 million and at an average cost of approximately $5.72 per share, inclusive of
brokerage commissions. The Company did not repurchase any shares of common stock during the remainder of 2022 or
in 2023. On February 10, 2023, the Company announced it had discontinued the previous repurchase authorization made
on June 23, 2021. The excess of the purchase price over the par value of the shares repurchased is applied to reduce
additional paid-in capital.
A summary of the repurchase of common stock by the Company is shown in the following table:
(Cost in thousands)
Balance December 31, 2020
Repurchase of shares
Balance, December 31, 2021
Repurchase of shares
Balance, December 31, 2022
7. Federal Income Tax Reporting
General
Shares
Repurchased
1,017,498 $
3,396,243
4,413,741
846,739
5,260,480
$
$
Cost
18,775
18,244
37,019
4,843
41,862
The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). As
a REIT, the Company generally is entitled to a tax deduction for distributions paid to its shareholders, thereby effectively
subjecting the distributed net income of the Company to taxation at the shareholder level only. The Company must
comply with a variety of restrictions to maintain its status as a REIT. These restrictions include the type of income it can
earn, the type of assets it can hold, the number of shareholders it can have and the concentration of their ownership, and
the amount of the Company’s taxable income that must be distributed annually.
One such restriction is that the Company generally cannot own more than 10% of the voting power or value of the
securities of any one issuer unless the issuer is itself a REIT or a taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”). In the case of TRSs,
the Company’s ownership of securities in all TRSs generally cannot exceed 20% (25% of taxable years beginning on or
before December 31, 2017) of the value of all of the Company’s assets and, when considered together with other non-
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real estate assets, cannot exceed 25% of the value of all of the Company’s assets. FSP Investments LLC and FSP
Protective TRS Corp. are the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiaries operating as taxable corporations under the Code.
The TRSs have gross amounts of net operating losses (“NOLs”) available to those taxable corporations of $4.9 million
and $4.9 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The NOLs created prior to 2018 will expire between
2030 and 2047 and the NOLs generated after 2017 will not expire. A valuation allowance is provided for the full amount
of the NOLs as the realization of any tax benefits from such NOLs is not assured.
Income taxes are recorded based on the future tax effects of the difference between the tax and financial reporting bases
of the Company’s assets and liabilities. In estimating future tax consequences, potential future events are considered
except for potential changes in income tax law or in rates.
The Company adopted an accounting pronouncement related to uncertainty in income taxes effective January 1, 2007,
which did not result in recording a liability, nor was any accrued interest and penalties recognized with the adoption.
Accrued interest and penalties will be recorded as income tax expense if the Company records a liability in the future.
The Company’s effective tax rate was not affected by the adoption. The Company and one or more of its subsidiaries
files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations for the
Company’s income tax returns is generally three years and as such, the Company’s returns that remain subject to
examination would be primarily from 2020 and thereafter.
The Company is subject to a business tax known as the Revised Texas Franchise Tax. Some of the Company’s leases
allow reimbursement by tenants for these amounts because the Revised Texas Franchise Tax replaces a portion of the
property tax for school districts. Because the tax base on the Revised Texas Franchise Tax is derived from an income
based measure, it is considered an income tax. The Company recorded a provision for the Revised Texas Franchise Tax
of $0.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Net operating losses
Section 382 of the Code restricts a corporation’s ability to use net operating losses (“NOLs”) to offset future taxable
income following certain “ownership changes.” Such ownership changes occurred with past mergers and accordingly a
portion of the NOLs incurred by the Company’s prior sponsored REITs available for use by the Company in any
particular future taxable year will be limited. To the extent that the Company does not utilize the full amount of the
annual NOLs limit, the unused amount may be carried forward to offset taxable income in future years. NOLs expire 20
years after the year in which they arise, and the last of the Company’s NOLs will expire in 2027. Approximately $0.7
million of NOLs expired in 2023 and approximately $0.1 million of NOLs expired in 2021. The Company used
approximately $11.1 million of NOLs in 2021 to offset federal net taxable capital gains resulting from the sale of
properties in 2021, therefore approximately $11.1 million of valuation allowances were reversed in 2021. A valuation
allowance is provided for the full amount of the gross NOLs available as the realization of any tax benefits remaining
from such NOLs is not assured. The gross amount of NOLs available to the Company was approximately $29.7 million
and $1.7 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, with full valuation allowances.
Income Tax Expense
The income tax expense reflected in the consolidated statements of income relates primarily to state income taxes as a
result of some states that limit the use of net operating losses, which are in Other Taxes, and to a lesser extent, the
Revised Texas Franchise Tax. FSP Protective TRS Corp. provides taxable services to tenants at some of the Company’s
properties.
(Dollars in thousands)
Revised Texas Franchise Tax
Other Taxes
Tax expense
For the Year Ended December 31,
2023
2021
2022
$
$
279 $
—
279 $
239 $
(35)
204 $
234
404
638
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Taxes on income are a current tax expense. No deferred income taxes were provided as there were no material temporary
differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the TRSs.
At December 31, 2023, the Company’s net tax basis of its real estate assets is more than the amount set forth in the
Company’s consolidated balance sheets by $144.4 million and at December 31, 2022, the Company’s net tax basis of its
real estate assets is more than the amount set forth in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets by $156.7 million.
Tax Components
The following summarizes the tax components of the Company’s common distributions paid per share for the years
ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:
2023
2022
2021
Ordinary income
Capital gain
Return of capital
Total
8. Leases
Leases as a Lessee:
Per Share %
Per Share %
Per Share %
—
$
—
—
— % $
— % 0.14
0.04 100 % 0.06
— %
—
— % $
70 % 0.68 100 %
— %
—
30 %
$ 0.04 100 % $ 0.20 100 % $ 0.68 100 %
The Company entered into a noncancelable contract with a third party to obtain office space that commenced on
September 1, 2010. The contract was amended on October 25, 2016 to extend the contract through September 30, 2024.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s right-of-use asset was $0.3 million, which is included in prepaid and other
assets on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023. A discount rate equal to the Company’s incremental
borrowing rate was applied to the future monthly contractual lease payments remaining as of December 31, 2023 to
compute the lease liability. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate equal to the closest borrowing under the BofA
Revolver at the time of the Company’s adoption of ASU 2016-02.
Lease Costs
(in thousands)
Operating lease cost
Other information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Weighted average remaining lease terms in years - operating leases
Weighted average discount rate - operating leases
$
$
$
For the Year Ended December 31,
2021
2022
2023
419
419
419
419
419
419
$
$
$
$
447 $
0.75
3.86%
438 $
1.75
3.86%
429
2.75
3.86%
Maturity analysis for liabilities
(in thousands)
Discount rate at commencement
2024
Present value lease liability
Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows
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Total
Undiscounted
Cash Flows
3.86%
$
$
$
$
340
340
334
6
Leases as a Lessor:
The Company is a lessor of commercial real estate with operations that include the leasing of office and industrial
properties. Many of the leases with customers contain options to extend leases at a fair market rate and may also include
options to terminate leases. The Company considers several inputs when evaluating the amount it expects to derive from
its leased assets at the end of the lease terms, such as the remaining useful life, expected market conditions, fair value of
lease payments, expected fair values of underlying assets, and expected deployment of the underlying assets. The
Company’s strategy to address its risk for the residual value in its commercial real estate is to re-lease the commercial
space.
The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient to not separate non-lease components from the related lease
component of real estate leases. This combined component is primarily comprised of fixed lease payments, early
termination fees, common area maintenance cost reimbursements, and parking lease payments. The Company applies
ASC 842, Leases, to the combined lease and non-lease components.
For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized the following amounts of income
relating to lease payments:
Income relating to lease payments:
(in thousands)
Income from leases (1)
Undiscounted Cash Flows
(in thousands)
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029 and thereafter
For the Year Ended December 31,
2021
2022
2023
$ 146,027 $ 157,719 $ 203,530
$ 146,027 $ 157,719 $ 203,530
Year ending
December 31,
86,936
78,662
70,489
60,660
54,527
162,594
$ 513,868
(1) Includes amounts recognized from variable lease payments of $42,311, $49,730 and $54,825 for the
years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
9. Retirement Plan
In 2006, the Company established a 401(k) plan to cover eligible employees, which permitted deferral of up to $17,000
per year (indexed for inflation) into the 401(k) plan, subject to certain limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code.
An employee’s elective deferrals are immediately vested upon contribution to the 401(k) plan. The Company matches
employee contributions to the 401(k) plan dollar for dollar up to 3% of each employee’s annual compensation up to
$200,000. In addition, we may elect to make an annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution. The Company’s total
contribution under the 401(k) plan amounted to $0.1 million, $0.1 million and $0.1 million for the years ended
December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
10. Dispositions of Property
In 2021, the Company determined that further debt reduction would provide greater financial flexibility and potentially
increase shareholder value. Accordingly, the Company adopted a strategy to dispose of certain properties where it
believes valuation potential has been reached.
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In 2023, the Company sold one office property located in Elk Grove, Illinois on March 10, 2023, for a sales price of
$29.1 million, at a gain of approximately $8.4 million. The Company used the proceeds of the disposition principally to
repay a portion of outstanding indebtedness. The Company sold one office property located in Charlotte, North Carolina
on August 9, 2023 for a sales price of $9.2 million, at a loss of $0.8 million. During the three months ended September
30, 2023, the Company recorded a gain on sale of $53,000 as a result of conveying approximately 7,826 square feet of
land at the Company’s Addison, Texas property to the Town of Addison as part of a road revitalization project.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company reclassified $96.4 million of its office properties in
Miami, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia as assets held for sale as of September 30, 2023. The Company recorded these
properties at the fair value less cost to sell, which was less than the carrying value and resulted in an impairment of $39.7
million in the three months ended September 30, 2023. The reclassification was a non-cash investing activity on the
statement of cash flows. The Company estimated the fair value of these properties, less estimated costs to sell, using the
offers to purchase the properties made by third parties (Level 3 inputs, as there is no active market).
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to sell a property in Plano,
Texas for a gross sales price of approximately $48.0 million at an expected gain of $10.6 million. The Company
reclassified $36.2 million of this office property as an asset held for sale as of September 30, 2023. The reclassification
was a non-cash investing activity on the statement of cash flows. On October 26, 2023, the Company completed the sale
of the property located in Plano, Texas for a sales price of $48.0 million at a gain of approximately $10.6 million. On
December 6, 2023, the Company sold another of the assets held for sale, an office property located in Miami, Florida for
a sales price of $68.0 million at a loss of approximately $18.9 million.
The asset held for sale located in Atlanta, Georgia, was expected to sell for a sales price of $40.0 million at a loss of
approximately $20.5 million, which was recorded as an impairment as of September 30, 2023, however on November
15, 2023, the Company received notice from the buyer indicating that the buyer was terminating the transaction and
directing the deposit and interest be disbursed to the Company. At December 31, 2023, the office property remained
classified on the consolidated balance sheet as an asset held for sale in the amount of $39.0 million and was comprised of
$52.2 million of real estate assets, net of accumulated depreciation, $4.4 million of straight-line rents receivable, and
$2.9 million of deferred leasing commissions, net of accumulated amortization. The Company expects the property will
be sold within the next twelve months.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement, which
was subsequently amended, to sell a property located in Richardson, Texas for a sales price of $35.0 million. During the
three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded this property at the fair value less cost to sell, which was
less than the carrying value and resulted in an impairment of $2.1 million. The Company reclassified $34.4 million of
this office property as an asset held for sale, which comprised of $31.1 million in real estate assets, net of accumulated
depreciation, $3.4 million in straight-line rents receivable, and $2.0 million in deferred leasing commissions, net of
accumulated amortization.
In 2022, the Company sold two office properties located in Broomfield, Colorado on August 31, 2022 for an aggregate
sales price of $102.5 million, at a gain of approximately $24.1 million. The Company sold an office property located in
Evanston, Illinois on December 28, 2022 for a sales price of $27.8 million, at a gain of approximately $3.9 million. The
Company used the proceeds of the dispositions principally to repay outstanding indebtedness.
In 2021, the Company sold three office properties located in Atlanta, Georgia on May 27, 2021 for an aggregate sales
price of approximately $219.5 million, at a net gain of approximately $22.8 million. The Company also sold an office
property in Dulles, Virginia on June 29, 2021 for a sales price of approximately $17.3 million, at a loss of $2.1 million.
The Company sold an office property located in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 31, 2021 for a sales price of
approximately $35 million, at a loss of approximately $1.7 million. The Company sold two office properties located in
Chesterfield, Missouri on September 23, 2021 for an aggregate sales price of approximately $67 million, at a gain of
approximately $10.3 million. The Company sold an office property in Atlanta, Georgia on October 22, 2021, for a sales
price of approximately $223.9 million, at a gain of approximately $86.8 million. The Company sold two office
properties located in Chantilly, Virginia on November 16, 2021 for an aggregate sales price of $40 million, at a loss of
$2.9 million.
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The Company concluded the dispositions did not represent a strategic shift and reports the results of operations of its
properties in its consolidated statements of operations, which includes rental income, rental operating expenses, real
estate taxes and insurance and depreciation and amortization.
The operating results for the properties that the Company disposed of or classified as assets held for sale are summarized
below:
(in thousands)
Rental revenue
Rental operating expenses
Real estate taxes and insurance
Depreciation and amortization
Income from dispositions and assets held for sale
11. Subsequent Events
Year ended December 31,
2022
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2023
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2021
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On January 12, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash distribution of $0.01 per share of common
stock payable on February 15, 2024 to stockholders of record on January 26, 2024.
On January 26, 2024, the Company sold a property located in Richardson, Texas for $35 million at a loss of
approximately $2.1 million, which was recorded as an impairment as of December 31, 2023.
On February 21, 2024, the Company amended the BofA Revolver (now known as the “BofA Term Loan”) by entering
into a Second Amendment to Credit Agreement with the lending institutions party thereto (the “BofA Second
Amendment”). The BofA Second Amendment amended the Credit Agreement dated January 10, 2022 (the “Original
BofA Credit Agreement”), as amended by the First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated February 10, 2023 (the
“BofA First Amendment”), to, among other things: (1) extend the maturity date from October 1, 2024 to April 1, 2026;
(2) convert borrowings from being either revolving loans or letters of credit to a term loan; (3) change the interest rate
from 300 basis points over SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) to 300 basis points over SOFR with a floor on
SOFR of 500 basis points; (4) provide that, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under
the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds $200 million, the spread over SOFR will
permanently increase by 100 basis points from 300 basis points to 400 basis points; (5) require mandatory prepayments
of the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes with net cash proceeds from the disposition of
property, assets and equity issuances as follows: (a) 25.55556% to the BMO Term Loan; (b) 20.00000% to the BofA
Term Loan; (c) 44.44444% to the Senior Notes; and (d) the remaining 10% to be retained by the Company; (6) require
that, within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the BofA Second Amendment, certain of the Company’s
subsidiaries guarantee the BofA Term Loan; (7) require that, within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of
the BofA Second Amendment, the Company pledge its equity interests in certain of the Company’s subsidiaries as
collateral for the BofA Term Loan; (8) reduce the Company’s minimum fixed charge coverage ratio from 1.50x to 1.25x;
and (9) reduce the Company’s minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio from 1.75x to 1.25x. On February 21, 2024,
as part of the BofA Second Amendment, the Company repaid an approximately $22.7 million portion of the BofA
Revolver so that approximately $67.3 million remains outstanding under the BofA Term Loan.
On February 21, 2024, the Company amended the BMO Term Loan by entering into a Second Amendment to Second
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of Montreal and the other lending institutions party thereto (the
“BMO Second Amendment”). The BMO Second Amendment amended the Second Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement dated September 27, 2018 (the “Original BMO Credit Agreement”), as amended by the First Amendment to
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated February 10, 2023 (the “BMO First Amendment”), to, among
other things: (1) extend the maturity date from October 1, 2024 to April 1, 2026; (2) change the interest rate from either
300 basis points over SOFR or 200 basis points over the base rate to either 300 basis points over SOFR with a floor on
SOFR of 500 basis points or 200 basis points over the base rate with a floor on the base rate of 600 basis points; (3)
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provide that, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA
Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds $200 million, the spread over SOFR or the base rate, as applicable, will
permanently increase by 100 basis points from 300 basis points to 400 basis points in the case of SOFR, and from 200
basis points to 300 basis points in the case of the base rate; (4) require mandatory prepayments of the BMO Term Loan,
the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes with net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity
issuances as follows: (a) 25.55556% to the BMO Term Loan; (b) 20.00000% to the BofA Term Loan; (c) 44.44444% to
the Senior Notes; and (d) the remaining 10% to be retained by the Company; (5) require that, within 90 days of the
February 21, 2024 effective date of the BMO Second Amendment, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries guarantee the
BMO Term Loan; (6) require that, within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the BMO Second
Amendment, the Company pledge its equity interests in certain of the Company’s subsidiaries as collateral for the BMO
Term Loan; (7) reduce the Company’s minimum fixed charge coverage ratio from 1.50x to 1.25x; and (8) reduce the
Company’s minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio from 1.75x to 1.25x. On February 21, 2024, as part of the BMO
Second Amendment, the Company repaid an approximately $29.0 million portion of the BMO Term Loan so that
approximately $86.0 million remains outstanding.
On February 21, 2024, the Company amended the Senior Notes by entering into a First Amendment to Note Purchase
Agreement (the “NPA First Amendment”) with the purchasers party thereto. The NPA First Amendment amended the
Note Purchase Agreement dated October 24, 2017 (the “Original Note Purchase Agreement”) to, among other things: (1)
extend the maturity date of the Series A Notes from December 20, 2024 to April 1, 2026; (2) shorten the maturity date of
the Series B Notes from December 20, 2027 to April 1, 2026; (3) increase the interest rate applicable to the Series A
Notes from 4.49% per annum to 8.00% per annum; (4) increase the interest rate applicable to the Series B Notes from
4.76% per annum to 8.00% per annum; (5) provide that, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate principal amount
outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds $200 million, the per annum
interest rates applicable to the Series A Note and the Series B Notes will permanently increase by 1.00% from 8.00% per
annum to 9.00% per annum; (6) require mandatory prepayments of the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the
Senior Notes with net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity issuances as follows: (a)
25.55556% to the BMO Term Loan; (b) 20.00000% to the BofA Term Loan; (c) 44.44444% to the Senior Notes; and (d)
the remaining 10% to be retained by the Company; (7) require that, within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective
date of the NPA First Amendment, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries guarantee the Senior Notes; (8) require that,
within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the NPA First Amendment, the Company pledge its equity
interests in certain of the Company’s subsidiaries as collateral for the Senior Notes; and (9) conform all financial
covenants and negative covenants in the Note Purchase Agreement with the BofA Credit Agreement and the BMO
Credit Agreement. On February 21, 2024, as part of the NPA First Amendment, the Company repaid an approximately
$29.2 million portion of the Series A Notes so that approximately $86.8 million of the Series A Notes remains
outstanding. In addition, on February 21, 2024, as part of the NPA First Amendment, the Company repaid an
approximately $21.2 million portion of the Series B Notes so that approximately $62.8 million of the Series B Notes
remains outstanding.
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Schedule II
Franklin Street Properties Corp.
Valuation and qualifying accounts:
(in thousands)
Classification
Allowance for doubtful accounts
2021
2022
2023
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2021
2022
2023
Additions
(Decreases)
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beginning costs and
expenses
of year
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of year
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157
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The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s real estate investments and accumulated depreciation:
(in thousands)
Real estate investments, at cost:
Balance, beginning of year
Acquisitions
Improvements
Assets held for sale
Dispositions
Balance, end of year - Real Estate
Accumulated depreciation:
Balance, beginning of year
Depreciation
Assets held for sale
Dispositions
Balance, end of year - Accumulated Depreciation
2023
December 31,
2022
2021
$ 1,526,665 $ 1,615,457 $ 2,140,733
—
60,910
—
(586,186)
$ 1,257,173 $ 1,526,665 $ 1,615,457
19,695
29,194
(118,644)
(199,737)
—
60,132
—
(148,924)
$
$
423,417 $
45,558
(35,399)
(67,227)
366,349 $
424,487 $
52,208
—
(53,278)
423,417 $
538,717
60,080
—
(174,310)
424,487
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Franklin Street Properties Corp.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Franklin Street Properties Corp.
401 Edgewater Place, Suite 200
Wakefield, MA 01880
Telephone: 800.950.6288
www.fspreit.com
VIRTUAL ANNUAL
MEETING INFORMATION
Thursday, May 16, 2024
11:00 a.m., Eastern Time
virtualshareholdermeeting.com/FSP2024
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Jeffrey B. Carter
President and Chief Investment Officer
John G. Demeritt
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Vice President,
STOCK LISTING
George J. Carter*
Franklin Street Properties Corp.’s
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Common Stock trades on the
NYSE American under the symbol “FSP”
John N. Burke, CPA
TRANSFER AGENT
Equiniti Trust Company, LLC
48 Wall Street, Floor 23
New York, NY 10005
Chair of the Audit Committee
Member of the Compensation and
Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committees
Brian N. Hansen
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Scott H. Carter
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
John F. Donahue
Executive Vice President
and President of
FSP Property Management LLC
OUTSIDE COUNSEL
Wilmer Cutler Pickering
Hale and Dorr LLP
60 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Telephone: 617.526.6000
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Ernst & Young LLP
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
Telephone: 617.266.2000
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Georgia Touma
Director of Investor Relations
Franklin Street Properties Corp.
401 Edgewater Place, Suite 200
Wakefield, MA 01880
Telephone: 877.686.9496
investorrelations@fspreit.com
Chair of the Compensation Committee
Member of the Audit and Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committees
Eriel Anchondo
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Kenneth A. Hoxsie
Chair of the Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee
Member of the Audit Committee
Dennis J. McGillicuddy
Member of the Audit Committee
Georgia Murray
Lead Independent Director
Member of the Audit and
Compensation Committees
Kathryn P. O’Neil
Member of the Audit, Compensation
and Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committees
Milton P. Wilkins, Jr.
Member of the Audit Committee
*Also an Executive Officer
of the Company
401 Edgewater Place
Suite 200
Wakefield, MA 01880
P 800.950.6288
www.fspreit.com