4.    INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES

 

As of September 30, 2013, the Company had an aggregate investment of approximately $131.9 million in its equity method joint ventures.  The Company formed these ventures with unaffiliated third parties, or acquired interests in them, to develop or manage primarily office and multi-family rental properties, or to acquire land in anticipation of possible development of office and multi-family rental properties.  As of September 30, 2013, the unconsolidated joint ventures owned: 20 office and two retail properties aggregating approximately 2.3 million square feet, seven multi-family properties totaling 2,597 apartments, a 350-room hotel, a senior mezzanine loan position in the capital stack of a 1.7 million square foot commercial property; development projects for up to approximately 2,631 apartments; and interests and/or rights to developable land parcels able to accommodate up to 3,708 apartments, and 1.2 million square feet of office space.  The Company’s unconsolidated interests range from 7.5 percent to 80 percent subject to specified priority allocations in certain of the joint ventures.

 

The amounts reflected in the following tables (except for the Company’s share of equity in earnings) are based on the historical financial information of the individual joint ventures.  The Company does not record losses of the joint ventures in excess of its investment balances unless the Company is liable for the obligations of the joint venture or is otherwise committed to provide financial support to the joint venture.  The outside basis portion of the Company’s joint ventures is amortized over the anticipated useful lives of the underlying ventures’ tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  Unless otherwise noted below, the debt of the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures generally is non-recourse to the Company, except for customary exceptions pertaining to such matters as intentional misuse of funds, environmental conditions, and material misrepresentations.  The Company had $856,000 and $370,000 in accounts receivable due from its unconsolidated joint ventures as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

Included in the Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures as of September 30, 2013 are five unconsolidated development joint ventures, which are VIEs for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. These joint ventures are primarily established to develop real estate property for long-term investment and were deemed VIEs primarily based on the fact that the equity investment at risk was not sufficient to permit the entities to finance their activities without additional financial support.  The initial equity contributed to these entities was not sufficient to fully finance the real estate construction as development costs are funded by the partners throughout the construction period.  The Company determined that it was not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs based on the fact that the Company has shared control of these entities along with the entity’s partners and therefore does not have controlling financial interests in these VIEs.  The Company’s aggregate investment in these VIEs was approximately $10.7 million as of September 30, 2013.  The Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with these VIEs is estimated to be approximately $13.7 million, which includes the Company’s current investment and estimated future funding commitments of approximately $3.1 million.  The Company has not provided financial support to these VIEs that it was not previously contractually required to provide. In general, future costs of development not financed through third party will be funded with capital contributions from the Company and its outside partners in accordance with their respective ownership percentages.   

 

 

The following is a summary of the financial position of the unconsolidated joint ventures in which the Company had investment interests as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012: (dollars in thousands)

 

 

The following is a summary of the Company's investments in unconsolidated joint ventures as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012: (dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

The following is a summary of the results from operations of the unconsolidated joint ventures for the period in which the Company had investment interests during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012: (dollars in thousands)

 

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012: (dollars in thousands)

 

 

Plaza VIII and IX Associates, L.L.C. 

The Company has a joint venture with Columbia Development Company, L.L.C. (“Columbia”), which owns land for future development currently used as a parking facility and located on the Hudson River waterfront in Jersey City, New Jersey, adjacent to the Company’s Harborside complex.  The Company holds a 50 percent interest in the venture. 

 

South Pier at Harborside – Hotel 

The Company has a joint venture with Hyatt Corporation (“Hyatt”) which owns a 350-room hotel on the South Pier at Harborside, Jersey City, New Jersey.  The Company holds a 50 percent interest in the venture.   

 

The venture has a non-recourse mortgage loan with a balance as of September 30, 2013 of $63.1 million collateralized by the hotel property.  The loan carries an interest rate of 6.15 percent and matures in November 2016.  The venture also has a loan with a balance as of September 30, 2013 of $4.6 million with the City of Jersey City, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  The loan currently bears interest at fixed rates ranging from 6.09 percent to 6.62 percent and matures in August 2020.  The Company has posted a $4.6 million letter of credit in support of this loan, half of which is indemnified by Hyatt.   

 

Red Bank Corporate Plaza, L.L.C.  

The Company has a joint venture with The PRC Group, which owns Red Bank Corporate Plaza, a 92,878 square foot office building located in Red Bank, New Jersey.  The property is fully leased to Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. through September 30, 2017.  The Company holds a 50 percent interest in the venture.   

 

The venture has a $16.8 million mortgage loan collateralized by the office property, which bears interest at a rate of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 300 basis points and matures in May 2016.  LIBOR was 0.18 percent at September 30, 2013.  The loan includes contingent guarantees for a portion of the principal by the Company based on certain conditions.  On September 22, 2011, the interest rate on 75 percent of the loan was fixed at 3.99375 percent effective from October 17, 2011 through maturity.   

 

The Company performed management, leasing, and other services for the property owned by the joint venture and recognized $26,000 and $25,000 in fees for such services in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $80,000 and $75,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 

 

12 Vreeland Associates, L.L.C.  

The Company entered into a joint venture to form M-C Vreeland, LLC (“M‑C Vreeland”), which acquired a 50 percent interest in 12 Vreeland Associates, L.L.C., which owns a 139,750 square foot office property located at 12 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, New Jersey. 

 

On June 18, 2013, 12 Vreeland Associates, L.L.C. obtained a mortgage loan which is collateralized by its office property.  The amortizable loan with a balance of $15.8 million as of September 30, 2013 bears interest at 2.87 percent and matures on July 2023.  The venture subsequently distributed $14.8 million of the loan proceeds, of which the Company’s share was $7.4 million.

 

The operating agreement of M-C Vreeland provides, among other things, for the Participation Rights (see Note 16: Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries – Participation Rights).  

 

Boston Downtown Crossing 

The Company had a joint venture with affiliates of Vornado Realty LP (“Vornado”) and JP Morgan Chase Bank (“JPM”), which was created to acquire and redevelop the Filenes property located in the Downtown Crossing district of Boston, Massachusetts (the “Filenes Property”).  The venture was organized in contemplation of developing and converting the Filenes Property into a condominium consisting of a retail unit, an office unit, a parking unit, a hotel unit and a residential unit, aggregating 1.2 million square feet.  The Company, through subsidiaries, separately holds approximately a 15 percent indirect ownership interest in each of the units.  The project is subject to governmental approvals. 

 

On April 23, 2013, the Company and JPM sold their interests in the venture for $45 million, of which the Company’s share was $13.5 million.  The Company realized its share of the gain on the sale of $754,000 which is included in equity in earnings. 

 

Gale Jefferson, L.L.C. 

The Company had a joint venture with a Gale Affiliate to form M-C Jefferson, L.L.C. (“M-C Jefferson”) which owned an 8.33 percent indirect interest in One Jefferson Road LLC (“One Jefferson”), which developed and managed a 100,010 square foot office property at One Jefferson Road, Parsippany, New Jersey (the “Jefferson Property”).  The property is fully leased to a single tenant through August 2025. 

 

One Jefferson had a loan in the amount of $20.2 million, which bore interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 160 basis points and was scheduled to mature in October 2013.  On January 4, 2013, Gale Jefferson, L.L.C. sold its membership interest to JPM for $3.2 million, of which the Company’s share was $1.1 million.  The Company realized its share of the gain on the sale of $69,000 which is included in equity in earnings.

 

The Company performed management, leasing, and other services for the Jefferson Property and recognized zero and $48,000 in income for such services in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and zero and $144,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 

 

Stamford SM LLC

On February 17, 2012, the Company entered into a joint venture to form Stamford SM LLC (“Stamford SM”) which acquired a senior mezzanine loan (the “Mezz Loan”) position in the capital stack of a 1.7 million square foot class A portfolio in Stamford, Connecticut for $40 million.  The Mezz Loan has a face value of $50 million and is secured by the equity interests in a seven-building portfolio containing 1.67 million square feet of class A office space and 106 residential rental units totaling 70,500 square feet, all located in the Stamford Central Business District.  The interest-only Mezz Loan has a carrying value of $44.3 million as of September 30, 2013.  The Mezz Loan is subject to an agreement, which provides subject to certain conditions, that principal proceeds above $47 million are paid to another party.  The Mezz Loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 325 basis points and matures in August 2014. 

 

The operating agreement of Stamford SM provides, among other things, for distributions of net available cash in accordance with its members’ respective ownership percentages.  The Company holds an 80 percent interest in the venture.  The Company and the 20 percent member share equally in decision-making on all major decisions involving the operations of the venture. 

 

Marbella RoseGarden, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 24.27 percent indirect residual interest in an entity that owns a 412-unit, 40-story multi-family rental property which aggregates 369,607 square feet and is located in Jersey City, New Jersey (the “Marbella Property”).

 

The Company owns 48.5325 percent of Marbella RoseGarden, L.L.C. (“RoseGarden”) with the remaining interest owned by MG Marbella Partners, L.L.C.

 

RoseGarden owns a 50 percent interest in the property-owning entity, PruRose/Marbella I, L.L.C. (“PruRose/Marbella”), with the remaining interest owned by Prudential-Marbella Partnership (“Prudential-Marbella”).

 

In general, the operating agreement of PruRose/Marbella provides that operating cash flows are distributed to members first to Prudential-Marbella and then to RoseGarden based on a 9.5 percent operating return on each members’ capital balance in priorities as detailed in the operating agreement.  Excess operating cash flows are distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.  As of September 30, 2013, Prudential-Marbella had a capital balance of $7.6 million and RoseGarden had a capital balance of $0.1 million.  There was no accumulated unpaid operating return as of September 30, 2013.

 

Net cash flows from a capital event are distributed first to the extent of any accumulated unpaid operating return and then to repay each members’ capital balance in the same priority as operating cash flows, with any excess distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

In general, the operating agreement of RoseGarden provides for the distribution of available cash flow to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

PruRose/Marbella has a mortgage loan, with a balance of $95 million as of September 30, 2013, which bears interest at 4.99 percent and matures in May 2018.  The interest-only loan is collateralized by the Marbella Property.

 

The Company performed management, leasing, and other services for PruRose/Marbella and recognized $83,000 and $262,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

RoseGarden Monaco Holdings, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 15 percent indirect residual interest in an entity that owns two 50-story multi-family rental properties with 523 units (the “Monaco Property”). The Monaco Property aggregates 477,254 square feet and is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. 

 

The Company owns 50 percent of RoseGarden Monaco Holdings L.L.C. (“RoseGarden Monaco”) with the remaining interest owned by MG Monaco, L.L.C.  RoseGarden Monaco holds a 60 percent interest in Monaco Holdings, L.L.C. (“Monaco Holdings”) with the remaining interest owned by Hudson Hotel Monaco L.L.C.

 

Monaco Holdings owns a 50 percent interest in the property-owning entity, PruRose Monaco Holdings, L.L.C. (“PruRose Monaco”) with the remaining interest owned by The Prudential Insurance Company of America (“Prudential”).

 

In general, the operating agreement of PruRose Monaco provides that operating cash flows are distributed to members first to Prudential and then to Monaco Holdings based on a nine percent operating return on each members’ capital balance in priorities as detailed in the operating agreement.  Excess operating cash flows are distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.  As of September 30, 2013, Prudential had a capital balance of $76 million and an accumulated unpaid operating return of $3.4 million.  It is not anticipated that Monaco Holdings will be required to fund any capital.

 

Net cash flows from a capital event are distributed first to the extent of any accumulated unpaid operating return and then to repay each members’ capital balance in the same priority as operating cash flows, with any excess distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

The operating agreement of Monaco Holdings provides, among other things, for the distributions of net cash flows to the members, first, in respect of unrecovered capital on a pro rata basis, with any remaining cash flow in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

The operating agreement of RoseGarden Monaco provides, among other things, for the distribution of available cash flow to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

PruRose Monaco has an interest-only mortgage loan, collateralized by the property with a balance of $165 million as of September 30, 2013.  The mortgage loan bears interest at 4.19 percent and matures in February 2021. 

 

The Company performed management, leasing, and other services for PruRose Monaco and recognized $115,000 and $350,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

Rosewood Lafayette Holdings, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 25 percent indirect residual interest in an entity that owns a 217-unit multi-family rental property which aggregates 185,733 square feet and is located in Morristown, New Jersey (the “Highlands Property”).

 

The Company owns 50 percent of Rosewood Lafayette Holdings, L.L.C. (“Rosewood”) with the remaining interest owned by Woodmont Transit Village, L.L.C. 

 

Rosewood owns a 50 percent interest in the property-owning entity, Rosewood Lafayette Commons, L.L.C. (“Rosewood Lafayette”) with the remaining interest owned by Prudential.

 

In general, the operating agreement of Rosewood Lafayette provides that operating cash flows are distributed to members first to Prudential and then to Rosewood based on an eight percent operating return to December 23, 2012 and nine percent thereafter on each members’ capital balance in priorities as detailed in the operating agreement.  Excess operating cash flows are distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.  As of September 30, 2013, Prudential had a capital balance of $29.5 million and an accumulated unpaid operating return of $2.1 million.  It is not anticipated that Rosewood will be required to fund any capital.

 

Net cash flows from a capital event are distributed first to the extent of any accumulated unpaid operating return and then to repay each members’ capital balance in the same priority as operating cash flows, with any excess distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

In general, the operating agreement of Rosewood provides for the distribution of available cash flow to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

Rosewood Lafayette has a mortgage loan, with a balance of $39.5 million as of September 30, 2013, which bears interest at 4.0 percent and matures in July 2015.  The loan requires principal and interest payments based on a 30-year amortization schedule and is collateralized by the Highlands Property.

 

The Company performed management, leasing, and other services for Rosewood Lafayette and recognized $48,000 and $142,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

PruRose Port Imperial South 15, LLC

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 50 percent residual interest in PruRose Port Imperial South 15, LLC (“Port Imperial 15”), an entity that owns a 236-unit multi-family rental property which aggregates 214,402 square feet and is located in Weehawken, New Jersey (the “RiversEdge Property”).

 

Port Imperial 15 is owned 50 percent by the Company and 50 percent by PRII Port Imperial South 15, LLC (“Prudential-Port”).

 

In general, the operating agreement of Port Imperial 15 provides that operating cash flows are distributed to members first to Prudential-Port and then to the Company based on a nine percent operating return on each members’ capital balance in priorities as detailed in the operating agreement.  Excess operating cash flows are distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.  As of September 30, 2013, Prudential-Port had a capital balance of $33.8 million and an accumulated unpaid operating return of $5.1 million.  It is not anticipated that the Company will be required to fund any capital.

 

Net cash flows from a capital event are distributed first to the extent of any accumulated unpaid operating return and then to repay each members’ capital balance in the same priority as operating cash flows, with any excess distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

Subject to a letter agreement, 20 percent of distributions received by the Company, in excess of an eight percent IRR shall be paid to a third party based on certain conditions.

 

Port Imperial 15 had a mortgage loan, with a balance of $57 million which bore interest at LIBOR plus 235 basis points and was scheduled to mature in August 2013.  On August 29, 2013, Port Imperial 15 refinanced such mortgage loan.  The new loan has a balance of $57.5 million as of September 30, 2013, bears interest at 4.32 percent and matures in September 2020.   The interest-only loan is collateralized by the RiversEdge Property. 

 

The Company performed management, leasing, and other services for Port Imperial 15 and recognized $62,000 and $185,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

 

Rosewood Morristown, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 50 percent interest in Rosewood Morristown, L.L.C. (“Rosewood”) with the remaining interest owned by Woodmont Epsteins, L.L.C.

 

Rosewood owns a 50 percent interest in Morristown Epsteins, L.L.C. (“Morristown”) with the remaining 50 percent owned by a third party. Morristown owns an interest in a 76-unit-for-sale luxury condominium community (the “40 Park Condominiums Property”), three of which were unsold at acquisition, all of which have been sold as of September 30, 2013.  Morristown also owns land where it intends to build a 91-unit, seven-story, multi-family rental property (the “Lofts at 40 Park Property”).  Morristown also owns a 50 percent residual interest in the entity that owns a 130-unit multi-family rental and 10,730 square feet retail building (the “Metropolitan Property”) and a 50,973 square feet retail building (the “Shops at 40 Park Property”), Epsteins B Rentals, L.L.C. (“Epsteins”), with the remaining interest owned by Prudential.  All of the properties are located in Morristown, New Jersey.

 

The operating agreement of Morristown provides, among other things, for the distribution of net available cash to the members, as follows:

 

 

The operating agreement of Rosewood provides, among other things, for the distribution of net cash flow to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

PR II/Morristown Prudential, LLC, an affiliate of Prudential, has a 15 percent participating interest in the net sales proceeds from the sale of the 40 Park Condominiums Property units, as defined, pursuant to an August 2011 Participation Agreement, related to a previously satisfied mezzanine loan.

 

In general, the operating agreement of Epsteins provides that operating cash flows are distributed to members first to Prudential and then to Rosewood based on a nine percent return on each members’ capital balance in priorities as detailed in the operating agreement.  Excess operating cash flows are distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages. As of September 30, 2013, Prudential had a capital balance of $19.1 million and an accumulated unpaid operating return of $203,000, and Rosewood had a capital balance of $0.7 million and no accumulated unpaid operating returns as of September 30, 2013.

 

Net cash flows from a capital event are distributed first to the extent of any accumulated unpaid operating return balance and then to repay each members’ capital balance in the same priority as operating cash flows, with any excess distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

Epsteins had a mortgage loan with a balance of $48.5 million bearing interest at LIBOR plus 275 basis points which was refinanced on August 14, 2013 with loan proceeds and Prudential Capital.  The new loan, collateralized by the Metropolitan Property, with a balance of $38.6 million bearing interest at 3.25 percent matures in September 2020 and is interest-only through September 2015.  The new loan, collateralized by the Shops at 40 Park Property, with a balance of $6.5 million bearing interest at 3.63 percent matures in August 2018 and is interest-only through July 2015.  The loan provides for additional proceeds of $1 million based on certain operating thresholds being achieved.

 

Morristown has a mortgage loan, with a balance of $1.1 million as of September 30, 2013, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 250 basis points and matures in September 2014.  The loan is collateralized by the Lofts at 40 Park Property and is fully guaranteed by the Company.

 

The Company performed management, leasing, and other services for Epsteins and recognized $47,000 and $134,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

Overlook Ridge JV, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 25 percent indirect interest in an entity that owns a 251-unit multi-family rental property (“Quarrystone I Property”) and a 50 percent indirect interest in an entity that owns a land parcel located in Malden, Massachusetts (“Overlook Phase III”).  The Quarrystone I Property aggregates 278,721 square feet and is located in Malden, Massachusetts.

 

The Company owns 50 percent of Overlook Ridge JV, L.L.C. (“Overlook Ridge JV”) with the remaining interest owned by Rowe Contracting Company (“Rowe”). 

 

Overlook Ridge JV owns a 50 percent interest in the property-owning entity, LR JV-C Associates, L.L.C. (“LR Overlook”) with the remaining interest owned by Lennar Massachusetts Properties Inc. (“Lennar”) and a 100 percent interest in the property-owning entity LR Overlook Phase III, L.L.C. (“LR Overlook Phase III”).

 

In general, the operating agreement of LR Overlook provides, among other things, for distributions of cash flow to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages, subject to the repayment of priority partnership loans.  As of September 30, 2013, Lennar has a priority partnership loan of $18.8 million, which has an accrued interest balance of $14.4 million.

 

The operating agreement of Overlook Ridge JV provides, among other things, for the distribution of distributable cash, as defined, to the members, as follows:

 

 

LR Overlook has mortgage loans, with a balance of $69.9 million as of September 30, 2013, which mature in March 2016.  The senior loan, with a balance of $52.9 million, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 200 basis points is collateralized by the Quarrystone I property.  The junior loan, with a balance of $17 million, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 90 basis points is collateralized by a $17 million letter of credit provided by an affiliate of Lennar. 

 

LR Overlook Phase III has a mortgage loan, with a balance of $5.6 million as of September 30, 2013, which bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 250 basis points and matures in April 2015.  The loan provides, subject to certain conditions, a one-year extension option with a fee of 25 basis points.  The interest-only loan is collateralized by the Overlook Phase III Land.  The Company has guaranteed repayment of up to $1.5 million and all interest under the loan.

 

The Company performed management, leasing, and other services for LR Overlook and recognized $46,000 and $137,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

Overlook Ridge, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 50 percent interest in land parcels at Overlook Ridge, L.L.C. (“Overlook Ridge”), referred to as Sites IIIA, IIIC, and IIID (“Overlook Land”), which are located in Malden and Revere, Massachusetts.  The remaining interest in the property-owning entity, Overlook Ridge, is owned by Rowe.

 

The operating agreement of Overlook Ridge provides, among other things, for the distribution of net cash flow to the members, as follows:

 

 

In addition, the operating agreement provides that both Rowe and the Company receive a notional land capital account based on the development of each Overlook Land, as defined.  Based on the anticipated development of each remaining Overlook Land, the total notional land capital account is approximately $20 million, and is allocated 97 percent to Rowe and three percent to the Company.

 

Overlook Ridge has a mortgage loan collateralized by Overlook Land, not to exceed $17.4 million, with a balance of $16.5 million as of September 30, 2013.  The loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 350 basis points and matures in March 2014.  The loan provides, subject to certain conditions, a one-year extension option with a fee of 25 basis points.  The Company has guaranteed repayment of the outstanding principal balance of the loan.

 

Overlook Ridge JV 2C/3B, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 25 percent indirect residual interest in a to-be-built, 371-unit multi-family rental development spanning four buildings (the “Overlook 2C/3B Project”) which is located in Malden, Massachusetts.  Construction began in January 2013 with anticipated initial deliveries in the first quarter 2014. 

 

The Company owns a 50 percent interest in Overlook Ridge JV 2C/3B, L.L.C. (“Overlook 2C/3B”) with the remaining interest owned by Rowe.  Overlook 2C/3B owns a 50 percent interest in the development project-owning entity, Overlook Ridge Apartments Investors LLC (“Overlook Apartments Investors”) with the remaining interests owned by Overlook Ridge Apartments Member LLC (“Overlook Apartments Member”).  Pursuant to the operating agreement Overlook Apartments Member is required to fund $23.9 million of the total development costs of $79.4 million, with the balance to be funded by a $55.5 million construction loan.

 

In general, the operating agreement of Overlook Apartments Investors provides that operating cash flows are distributed to members first to Overlook Apartments Member and then to Overlook 2C/3B based on a 6.5 percent preferred return on each members’ capital balance in priorities as detailed in the operating agreement.  Excess operating cash flows are distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.  As of September 30, 2013, Overlook Apartments Member had a capital balance of $23.9 million with an accumulated unpaid preferred return of $1.1 million.  It is anticipated that Overlook 2C/3B will not be required to fund any capital.  

 

Net cash flows from a capital event are distributed first to the extent of any accumulated unpaid preferred return, then to repay each members’ capital balance in the same priority as operating cash flows, then 100 percent to Overlook Apartments Member until it receives a nine percent IRR, and then 70 percent to Overlook Apartments Member and 30 percent to Overlook 2C/3B, pari passu, until Overlook Apartments Member receives an 11 percent IRR, as defined, with any excess distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

Overlook 2C/3B and its affiliates are restricted from commencing any new residential real property development at Overlook Ridge until January 2015, without the prior written consent of Overlook Apartments Member.  Thereafter, Overlook Apartments Member has a right of first offer to participate in future Overlook Ridge Projects, all as more fully set forth in the operating agreement of Overlook Ridge Apartments Investors.

 

Overlook Apartments Investors has a construction loan not to exceed $55.5 million with a balance of $5.2 million as of September 30, 2013, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 250 basis points and matures in December 2015.  The loan provides, subject to certain conditions, two one-year extension options with a fee of 25 basis points each.  The Company has guaranteed lien-free completion of the project to the lender and Overlook Apartments Member.  The Company has also guaranteed repayment of $8.3 million of the loan.  Upon the project achieving a debt service coverage ratio of 1.25, as defined, the repayment guaranty ends.  Additionally, the Company has guaranteed payment of all interest due under the loan.  On January 18, 2013, the interest rate on an amount not expected to exceed 95 percent of the outstanding loan balance was fixed at 3.0875 percent from September 3, 2013 to November 2, 2015. 

 

The operating agreement of Overlook 2C/3B provides, among other things, for the distribution of net operating cash flow to the members, as follows:

 

 

Rowe has an unrecovered notional capital account balance of $7.2 million and the Company has an unrecovered capital account with $0.2 million associated with its land capital as of September 30, 2013.

 

The Company performed development, management, and other services for Overlook Apartments Investors and recognized $209,000 and $387,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

Roseland/North Retail, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 20 percent residual interest in Port Imperial North Retail, L.L.C. (“PI North Retail”), an entity that owns commercial condominium units (the “Riverwalk Property”), with the remaining interest owned by PR II Port Imperial Retail, LLC (“Prudential-PI”).  The Riverwalk Property aggregates 30,745 square feet of retail space and is located in West New York, New Jersey.

 

In general, the operating agreement of PI North Retail provides that operating cash flows are distributed first to Prudential-PI and then to the Company based on a nine percent operating return on each members’ capital balance in priorities as detailed in the operating agreement.  Excess operating cash flows are distributed to the members in accordance with ownership percentages.  As of September 30, 2013, Prudential-PI had a capital balance of $4.3 million and an accumulated unpaid operating return of $1.6 million and the Company had no capital balance.

 

Net cash flows from a capital event are distributed first to the extent of any accumulated unpaid operating return and then to repay each members’ capital balance in the same priority as operating cash flows, with any excess distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

The Company performed management, leasing, and other services for PI North Retail and recognized $8,000 and $23,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

BNES Associates III

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 31.25 percent indirect interest in an entity that owns a 106,345 square foot fully-leased office property located in West Orange, New Jersey.

 

The Company owns 50 percent of BNES Associates III (“BNES”) with the remaining interest owned by L.A.H. Partners Crystal Lake, L.L.C.  BNES owns a 62.50 percent interest in the property-owning entity, The Offices at Crystal Lake, L.L.C. (“Crystal Lake”).

 

The operating agreement of Crystal Lake provides, among other things, for the distribution of net cash flow to the members in accordance with their percentage interests.

 

Crystal Lake has a mortgage loan, with a balance of $7.5 million as of September 30, 2013 collateralized by the office property, which bears interest at 4.76 percent and matures in November 2023. 

 

Portside Master Company, L.L.C. 

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 38.25 percent indirect residual interest in a to-be-built, 176-unit multi-family rental property (“Portside at Pier One Building Seven Project”).  The Portside at Pier One Building Seven Project is located in East Boston, Massachusetts and began construction in December 2012 with anticipated initial deliveries in the third quarter 2014.  The project is subject to a ground lease with the Massachusetts Port Authority.  The ground lease provides for fixed and percentage rent.

 

The Company owns 85 percent of Portside Master Company, L.L.C. (“Portside Master”) with the remaining interest owned by Portside Boston, L.L.C.  Portside Master holds a 45 percent interest in the development project-owning entity, Portside Apartment Holdings, L.L.C. (“Portside Apartment Holdings”) with the remaining interest owned by PR II Portside Investors L.L.C. (“Prudential Portside”).  Pursuant to the operating agreement, Prudential Portside is required to fund $23.8 million of the estimated total development costs of $66.3 million, with the balance to be funded by a $42.5 million construction loan.

 

In general, the operating agreement of Portside Apartment Holdings provides that operating cash flows are distributed to members first to Prudential Portside and then to Portside Master based on a nine percent operating return on each members’ capital balance in priorities as detailed in the operating agreement.  Excess operating cash flows are distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.  As of September 30, 2013, Prudential Portside had a capital balance of $16.8 million and an unpaid operating return of $0.6 million.  It is anticipated that Portside Master will not be required to fund any capital. 

 

Net cash flows from a capital event are distributed first to the extent of any accumulated unpaid operating return, then to repay each members’ capital balance in the same priority as operating cash flows, and then 65 percent to Prudential Portside and 35 percent to Portside Master, pari passu, until Prudential Portside receives a 12 percent IRR, as defined, with any excess distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages. 

 

The operating agreement of Portside Master provides, among other things, for the distribution of net cash flow to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages. 

 

Portside Apartment Holdings has a construction loan in an amount not to exceed $42.5 million with no balance at September 30, 2013, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 250 basis points and matures in December 2015.  The loan provides, subject to certain conditions, two one-year extension options with a fee of 12.5 basis points for year one and 25 basis points for year two.  The Company has guaranteed lien-free completion of the project to the lender, Prudential Portside and Massachusetts Port Authority.  The Company has also guaranteed repayment of 50 percent of the loan until project completion, when the repayment guaranty is reduced to 25 percent.  The Company’s repayment guaranty is further reduced to 10 percent upon achieving a debt service coverage ratio of 1.25, as defined.  Additionally, the Company has guaranteed payment of all interest due under the loan.

 

The Company performed development, management, and other services for Portside Apartment Holdings and recognized $149,000 and $360,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

PruRose Port Imperial South 13, LLC

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 20 percent residual interest in a to-be-built, 280-unit multi-family rental property (“Port Imperial 13”) located in Weehawken, New Jersey.  Port Imperial 13 began construction in January 2013 with anticipated initial deliveries in the fourth quarter 2014. 

 

The remaining interest in the PruRose Port Imperial South 13, LLC (“PruRose 13”) is owned by PR II Port Imperial South 13 Investor LLC (“Prudential 13”).  Pursuant to the operating agreement, Prudential 13 is required to fund $23.1 million of the estimated total development costs of $96.4 million, not including contributed land capital of $21 million, which is allocated $19.2 million to Prudential 13 and $1.8 million to the Company, with the balance to be funded by a $73.4 million construction loan.

 

In general, the operating agreement of PruRose 13 provides that operating cash flows are distributed to members first to Prudential 13 and then to the Company based on a nine percent operating return on each members’ capital balance in priorities as detailed in the operating agreement.  Excess operating cash flows are distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.  As of September 30, 2013, Prudential 13 had a capital balance of $40.5 million and an accumulated unpaid operating return of $2.7 million and the Company had a capital balance of $1.8 million and an accumulated unpaid operating return of $0.1 million.

 

Net cash flows from a capital event are distributed first to the extent of any accumulated unpaid operating return and then to repay each members’ capital balance in the same priority as operating cash flows, with any excess distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

Subject to an agreement, 20 percent of distributions received by the Company, in excess of an eight percent IRR, shall be paid to another party.

 

PruRose 13 has a construction loan in an amount not to exceed $73.4 million with no balance at September 30, 2013.  The loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 215 basis points and matures in June 2016.  The loan provides, subject to certain conditions, a one-year extension option followed by a six-month extension option with a fee of 25 basis points each.  The Company has guaranteed lien-free completion of the project to the lender and Prudential.  The Company has also guaranteed repayment of up to $11 million of the loan.   The Company’s guaranty of repayment is reduced to $7.4 million upon achieving a debt service coverage ratio of 1.25, and to zero upon achieving a debt service coverage ratio of 1.40, as defined.  Additionally, the Company has guaranteed payment of all interest due under the loan.  On December 28, 2012, the interest rate on an amount not expected to exceed 95 percent of the outstanding loan balance was fixed at 2.79 percent from July 1, 2013 to January 1, 2016.

 

The Company performed development, management, and other services for PruRose 13 and recognized $212,000 and $537,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

Roseland/Port Imperial Partners, L.P.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 20 percent residual interest in a to-be-built, 363-unit multi-family rental property (the “Parcel C Project”), undeveloped land parcels, parcels 6, I and J (“Port Imperial North Land”), and a parcel of land with a ground lease to a retail tenant all located in West New York, New Jersey. 

 

The remaining interests in the development project-owning entity, Roseland/Port Imperial Partners, L.P. (“Roseland/PI”) are owned 79 percent by Prudential and one percent by Prudential-Port Imperial LLC (“Prudential LLC”).

 

The operating agreement of Roseland/PI provides, among other things, for the distribution of net cash flow to the members, as follows:

 

 

As of September 30, 2013, Prudential and Prudential LLC had a Parcel C capital balance of $18.2 million and an accumulated unpaid operating return of $3.8 million and the Company had a capital balance of $26,000.  Construction of the Parcel C Project is expected to start in 2015.

 

In addition, the operating agreement provides each member a land capital account associated with the Port Imperial North Land.  As of September 30, 2013, Prudential and Prudential LLC had a land capital account balance of $57.7 million and the Company had a land capital account of $5.0 million. The land capital account balances do not earn a return and will be contributed to a development entity upon construction start for each development parcel, as defined.  Also, as of September 30, 2013, Prudential and Prudential LLC had a capital balance of $584,000 and an accumulated unpaid operating return of $23,000 and the Company had a capital balance of $146,000 and an accumulated unpaid operating return of $6,000 related to the Port Imperial North land.

 

RoseGarden Marbella South, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 24.27 percent indirect residual interest in a to-be-built, 311-unit high-rise multi-family rental property (the “Marbella II Project”) which is located in Jersey City, New Jersey.  The Marbella II Project began construction in the third quarter 2013.

 

The Company owns 48.5325 percent of RoseGarden Marbella South, L.L.C. (“RoseGarden South”) with the remaining interest owned by MG Marbella Partners II, L.L.C.

 

RoseGarden South holds a 50 percent interest in the development project-owning entity, PruRose Marbella II, L.L.C. (“PruRose/Marbella II”), with the remaining interest owned by PRISA III Investments LLC (“Prudential-Marbella II”).  Total estimated development costs of $132.1 million are anticipated to be funded with $54.7 million of member capital, $41.4 million from Prudential-Marbella II and $13.3 million from the Company, with the balance to be funded by a $77.4 million construction loan.

 

In general, the operating agreement of PruRose/Marbella II provides that operating cash flows are distributed to members pro-rata based on a nine percent operating return on each members’ capital balance in priorities as detailed in the operating agreement.  Excess operating cash flows are distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.  As of September 30, 2013, Prudential-Marbella II had a capital balance of $3.4 million and an accumulated unpaid operating return of $0.3 million and RoseGarden South had a capital balance of $1.7 million with an unpaid operating return of $39,000.  

 

Net cash flows from a capital event are distributed first to the extent of any accumulated unpaid operating return and then to repay each members’ capital balance in the same priority as operating cash flows, with any excess distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

Net cash flow for RoseGarden South is distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

On October 1, 2013, PruRose/Marbella II closed on a construction loan in an amount not to exceed $77.4 million.  The loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 225 basis points and matures April 1, 2017 and provides subject to certain conditions, two one year extension options with a fee of 25 basis points for each year.  The Company has guaranteed lien-free completion of the project to the lender and Prudential-Marbella II.  Additionally, the Company has guaranteed payments of all interest, operating deficits and deferred equity due under the loan.

 

The Company performed development, management and other services for PruRose Marbella II and recognized $195,000 and $213,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

PruRose Riverwalk G, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 25 percent indirect residual interest in a to-be-built, 12-story, 316-unit multi-family rental property (the “RiverTrace Project”).  The RiverTrace Project is located in West New York, New Jersey. The RiverTrace Project began construction in November 2011 with anticipated initial deliveries in the fourth quarter 2013.

 

The Company owns 50 percent of PruRose Riverwalk G, L.L.C. (“PruRose Riverwalk”) with the remaining interest owned by Prudential.

 

PruRose Riverwalk owns a 50 percent interest in the project-owning entity, Riverwalk G Urban Renewal, L.L.C. (“Riverwalk G”), with the remaining interest owned by West New York Parcel G Apartments Investors, LLC (“Investor”).  Pursuant to the operating agreement, Investor is required to fund $35 million of the estimated total development costs of $118.1 million, with the balance to be funded by an $83.1 million construction loan.

 

In general, the operating agreement of Riverwalk G provides that operating cash flows are distributed to members first to Investor and then to PruRose Riverwalk based on a 7.75 percent operating return on each members’ capital balance in priorities as detailed in the operating agreement.  Excess operating cash flows are distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.  As of September 30, 2013, Investor had a capital balance of $35 million and an unpaid operating return of $6.0 million.  It is not anticipated that PruRose Riverwalk will be required to fund any capital.

 

Net cash flows from a capital event are distributed first to the extent of any accumulated unpaid operating return, then to repay each members’ capital balance in the same priority as operating cash flows, and then 100 percent to Investor until Investor receives a 7.75 percent IRR, as defined, with any excess distributed to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

The operating agreement of PruRose Riverwalk provides, among other things, for the distribution of net cash flow to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.  In addition, the operating agreement requires that the initial $1.3 million in distributions to the Company be redirected to Prudential.

 

Riverwalk G has a construction loan in an amount not to exceed $83.1 million, with a balance of $54.6 million as of September 30, 2013, which bears interest at six percent and matures in July 2021.  The interest-only loan is collateralized by the RiverTrace Project.  The Company has guaranteed a lien-free completion of the project to the lender and Investor.  The Company guarantees $15.0 million of the loan principal until six months after completion of the project. 

 

The Company performed development, management, and other services for Riverwalk G and recognized  $30,000 and $379,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

ELMAJO Urban Renewal Associates, LLC/Estuary Urban Renewal Unit B, LLC

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 7.5 percent residual interest in a to-be-built, three-building, 582 multi-family rental property located in Weehawken, New Jersey (the “Lincoln Harbor Project”), with the remaining interest owned by ELMAJO Management, Inc. (“EMI”).  The first phase, Building A, with 181 units, and Building C, with 174 units, began construction in 2012 and the second phase, Building B, with 227 units, began construction in January 2013 with anticipated initial deliveries in the first quarter 2014.  On March 13, 2013, Estuary Urban Renewal Unit B, LLC (“Estuary UR”) was formed to own and develop the second phase, Building B.  Estimated total development costs for the Lincoln Harbor Project is $218.3 million. EMI is required to fund any capital requirements in excess of construction financing.  The Company has no funding requirements to the venture.

 

The operating agreements of ELMAJO Urban Renewal Associates, LLC (“ELMAJO UR”), the entity which owns the Lincoln Harbor Project, Building A and C, and Estuary UR, the entity that owns the Lincoln Harbor Project Building B, provides, among other things, for the distribution of net distributable cash to the members, as follows:

 

 

As of September 30, 2013, EMI and Estuary UR have a combined capital balance of $73.9 million and an unpaid preferred return of $13.5 million.

 

ELMAJO UR has a construction loan for Building A and Building C in an amount not to exceed $95 million, with a balance of $40.2 million as of September 30, 2013, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 210 basis points and matures in June 2016.  The loan provides, subject to certain conditions, a one-year extension option with a fee of 25 basis points.    

 

Estuary UR has a construction loan for Building B in an amount not to exceed $57 million, with a balance of $4.1 million as of September 30, 2013, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 210 basis points and matures in January 2017.  The loan provides, subject to certain conditions, a one-year extension option with a fee of 25 basis points.

 

The Company performed development and other services for ELMAJO UR and Estuary UR and recognized $255,000 and $735,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

RiverPark at Harrison I, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 36 percent interest in a multi-phase project located in Harrison, New Jersey (the “RiverPark Project”).  Construction of a 141-unit multi-family rental property of the RiverPark Project is projected to start in the near term.  Estimated total development costs of $28.2 million are expected to be funded with a $23.4 million construction loan, with the balance to be funded with member capital.  The Company is required to fund 40.5 percent of capital.

 

The remaining interests in the development project-owning entity, RiverPark at Harrison I Urban Renewal, L.L.C. (“RiverPark”) are owned 36 percent by Chall Enterprises, L.L.C. and 28 percent by an investor group.

 

In general, the operating agreement of RiverPark provides, among other things, for the distribution of net cash flow to the members in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

On June 27, 2013, RiverPark obtained a construction loan in an amount not to exceed $23.4 million with a balance of $0.9 million as of September 30, 2013. The loan, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 235 basis points, matures in June 2016 and provides, subject to certain conditions, two one-year extension options with a fee of 20 basis points for each year.  The Company has guaranteed lien-free completion of the project to the lender and repayment of 25 percent of the principal amount at maturity.  The Company’s repayment guaranty is reduced to 10 percent upon project completion, achieving a debt service coverage ratio of 1.30 and satisfaction of the loan-to-value ratio of 65 percent, as defined.  Additionally, the Company has guaranteed payment of all interest due under the loan.

 

150 Main Street, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland transaction, the Company had acquired a 26.25 percent interest in a to-be-built, 108-unit multi-family rental property located in Eastchester, New York (the “Eastchester Project”) for approximately $4.9 million.  The remaining interests in the development project-owning entity, 150 Main Street, L.L.C. (“Eastchester”) was owned 26.25 percent by JMP Eastchester, L.L.C. and 47.5 percent by Hudson Valley Land Holdings, L.L.C. (“HVLH”).  The Eastchester Project is expected to start in the near term.  Estimated total development costs of $46 million are expected to be funded with a $27.5 million construction loan and the balance of $18.5 million to be funded with member capital. 

 

The operating agreement of Eastchester provides, among other things, for the distribution of net operating cash flow to the members, as follows:

 

 

Net cash flows from a capital event are distributed to the members, first, in respect of unrecovered return and then unrecovered capital on a pro rata basis, with any excess in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

On August 22, 2013, the operating agreement of Eastchester was modified which increased the Company’s effective ownership to 76.25 percent, with the remaining 23.75 percent owned by HVLH.  The agreement also provided the Company with control of all major decisions.  Accordingly, effective from this date, the Company is consolidating Eastchester under the provisions of ASC 810, Consolidation.  As the carrying value approximated the fair value of the net assets acquired, there was no holding period gain or loss recognized on this transaction. 

 

The Company performed development and other services for Eastchester and recognized $87,000 and $102,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

RoseGarden Monaco, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 41.67 percent interest in the rights to acquire a land parcel (“San  Remo Land”) located in Jersey City, New Jersey, pursuant to an agreement which expires in 2017.

 

The remaining interest in the rights-owning entity, RoseGarden Monaco, L.L.C. is owned by MG Monaco Partners, L.L.C.  The operating agreement requires capital contributions and distributions in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

Hillsborough 206 Holdings, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 50 percent interest in a site zoned for retail uses (excluding supermarkets) which is located in Hillsborough, New Jersey.

 

The remaining interest in the property-owning entity, Hillsborough 206 Holdings, L.L.C. (“Hillsborough 206”) is owned by BNE Investors VIII, L.L.C.

 

The operating agreement of Hillsborough 206 provides, among other things, for the distribution of distributable cash to the members, in accordance with their ownership percentages.

 

Grand Jersey Waterfront Urban Renewal Associates, L.L.C.

On October 23, 2012, as part of the Roseland Transaction, the Company acquired a 50 percent interest in an entity designated as redeveloper of a land parcel (“Liberty Landings”) located in Jersey City, New Jersey.  The remaining interest in the entity, Grand Jersey Waterfront Urban Renewal Associates, L.L.C., is owned by Waterfront Realty Company, L.L.C.

 

Capital requirements are funded in accordance with ownership percentages.

 

Crystal House Apartments Investors LLC

On March 20, 2013, the Company entered into a joint venture with a fund advised by UBS Global Asset Management (“UBS”) to form Crystal House Apartments Investors LLC (“CHAI”) which acquired the 828-unit multi-family property known as Crystal House located in Arlington, Virginia (“Crystal House Property”) for approximately $262.5 million.  The acquisition included vacant land to accommodate the development of approximately 295 additional units of which 252 are currently approved. The Company holds a 25 percent interest in the Crystal House property and a 50 percent interest in the vacant land.

 

In general, the operating agreement of CHAI provides that net operating cash flows are distributed to the members in accordance with ownership percentages.  Net cash flows from a capital event are distributed first to the members in accordance with ownership percentages until they receive a nine percent IRR, as defined, with any excess distributed 50 percent to the Company and 50 percent to UBS.

 

CHAI obtained a mortgage loan on the acquired property, which has a balance of $165 million as of September 30, 2013, bears interest at 3.17 percent and matures in March 2020.  The loan, which is interest-only during the initial 5-year term and amortizable over a 30-year period for the remaining term, is collateralized by the Crystal House Property.

 

The Company performed management, leasing and other services for CHAI and recognized $109,000 and $228,000 in income for such services in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

Other

The Company acquires other ownership interests in various ventures from time to time, including residual interests in assets previously owned and interests in ventures whose business is related to its core operations.  These ventures are not expected to significantly impact the Company’s operations in the near term.