UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.
OR
[ ] Transition pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-12616
SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Maryland 38-2730780
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
27777 Franklin Rd.
Suite 200
Southfield, Michigan 48034
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (248) 208-2500
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 [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [X] Non-accelerated filer [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Number of shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding
as of September 30, 2006: 18,142,652
SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
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PART I
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited):
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months
ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7-22
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations 23-33
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 34
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 35
PART II
Item 6. Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K 36
Signatures 37
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SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND DECEMBER 31, 2005
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2006 2005
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ASSETS
Investment in rental property, net $1,170,426 $1,161,820
Cash and cash equivalents 4,047 5,880
Inventory of manufactured homes 13,065 17,105
Investment in affiliate 47,019 46,352
Notes and other receivables 40,615 41,134
Other assets 41,319 48,245
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Total assets $1,316,491 $1,320,536
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LIABILITIES
Debt $1,072,619 $1,050,168
Lines of credit 90,572 73,300
Other liabilities 29,724 32,267
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Total liabilities 1,192,915 1,155,735
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Minority interest 15,102 21,544
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000 shares
authorized, none issued $ -- $ --
Common stock, $.01 par value, 90,000 shares
authorized, 19,944 and 19,814 issued
in 2006 and 2005, respectively 199 198
Additional paid-in capital 452,386 460,568
Officer's notes (9,163) (9,427)
Unearned compensation -- (13,187)
Accumulated comprehensive earnings 821 532
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings (272,169) (231,827)
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,802 shares in 2006 and 2005 (63,600) (63,600)
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Total stockholders' equity 108,474 143,257
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,316,491 $1,320,536
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements
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SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND 2005
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT FOR PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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2006 2005 2006 2005
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REVENUES
Income from rental property $45,680 $44,022 $139,340 $133,416
Revenue from home sales 4,783 6,008 15,330 14,136
Rental home revenue 3,965 2,549 11,107 6,181
Ancillary revenues, net (16) 36 284 606
Interest 1,244 863 2,916 3,575
Other income (loss) (644) (195) 816 (411)
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Total revenues 55,012 53,283 169,793 157,503
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Property operating and maintenance 12,349 11,722 35,448 34,166
Real estate taxes 4,031 3,801 11,828 11,373
Cost of home sales 3,749 4,784 11,952 10,772
Rental home operating and maintenance 2,965 1,889 8,143 4,854
General and administrative - rental property 3,426 3,630 12,825 10,735
General and administrative - home sales and rentals 1,561 1,826 4,727 4,875
Depreciation and amortization 15,072 13,525 44,835 40,011
Interest 15,623 14,092 45,598 41,265
Interest on mandatorily redeemable debt 935 1,087 3,010 3,234
Florida storm damage recovery -- -- -- (555)
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Total expenses 59,711 56,356 178,366 160,730
Equity income (loss) from affiliate 300 (1,147) 967 (1,042)
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Loss from operations (4,399) (4,220) (7,606) (4,269)
Less income (loss) allocated to minority interest:
Preferred OP Units -- -- -- 961
Common OP Units (510) (495) (851) (618)
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Loss from continuing operations (3,889) (3,725) (6,755) (4,612)
Income from discontinued operations -- -- -- 824
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Loss before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (3,889) (3,725) (6,755) (3,788)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle -- -- 289 --
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Net loss $(3,889) $(3,725) $ (6,466) $ (3,788)
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Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 17,655 17,746 17,601 17,775
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Diluted 17,655 17,746 17,601 17,775
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Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations $ (0.22) $ (0.21) $ (0.39) $ (0.26)
Discontinued operations -- -- -- 0.05
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Loss before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (0.22) (0.21) (0.39) (0.21)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle -- -- 0.02 --
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Net loss $ (0.22) $ (0.21) $ (0.37) $ (0.21)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements
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SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
FOR THE PERIODS SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND 2005
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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2006 2005 2006 2005
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Net loss $(3,889) $(3,725) $(6,466) $(3,788)
Unrealized income (loss) on interest rate swaps (1,133) 1,150 289 1,074
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Comprehensive loss $(5,022) $(2,575) $(6,177) $(2,714)
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SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
ACCUMULATED DISTRIBUTIONS
ADDITIONAL COMPREHENSIVE IN EXCESS OF
COMMON PAID-IN OFFICER'S UNEARNED EARNINGS ACCUMULATED TREASURY TOTAL
STOCK CAPITAL NOTES COMPENSATION (LOSS) EARNINGS STOCK EQUITY
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2005 $198 $460,568 $(9,427) $(13,187) $532 $(231,827) $(63,600) $143,257
Issuance of common stock, net 1 1,014 1,015
Options and restricted stock
transactions 1,799 1,799
SFAS 123R adjustment (13,187) 13,187 --
Stock-based compensation -
amortization and
forfeitures 2,192 2,192
Repayment of officer's notes 264 264
Net loss (6,466) (6,466)
Unrealized income on interest
rate swaps 289 289
Cash distributions declared
of $1.89 per share (33,876) (33,876)
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BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 $199 $452,386 $(9,163) $ -- $821 $(272,169) $(63,600) $108,474
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements
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SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND 2005
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
2006 2005
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (6,466) $ (3,788)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:
Loss allocated to minority interests (851) (504)
Gain from property dispositions -- (828)
Loss (gain) on valuation of derivative instruments (165) 400
Stock compensation expense, net of cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle 2,465 1,518
Depreciation and amortization 47,188 43,826
Amortization of deferred financing costs 1,285 1,489
Distributions from affiliate 300 800
Equity loss (income) from affiliate (967) 1,042
Increase in notes receivable from sale of homes (3,721) (2,799)
Decrease in inventory, other assets and other receivables, net 5,667 3,526
Decrease in accounts payable and other liabilities (2,752) (1,411)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 41,983 43,271
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment in rental properties (46,330) (73,043)
Purchase of short-term investments -- (84,875)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments -- 129,850
Proceeds related to property dispositions -- 3,867
Proceeds from sale of installment loans on manufactured homes to Origen 4,226 --
Decrease in notes receivable and officer's notes, net 272 8,586
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Net cash used in investing activities (41,832) (15,615)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Redemption of common stock and OP units (1,335) (2,304)
Proceeds from option exercise 2,151 114
Borrowings on lines of credit 113,287 81,100
Repayments on lines of credit (96,015) (27,900)
Payments to retire preferred operating partnership units (8,175) (50,000)
Payments to redeem notes payable and other debt (22,020) (33,386)
Proceeds from notes payable and other debt 48,100 6,025
Payments for deferred financing costs (685) (35)
Treasury stock purchases -- (13,889)
Distributions (37,292) (35,683)
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Net cash used in financing activities (1,984) (75,958)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,833) (48,302)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 5,880 52,586
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 4,047 $ 4,284
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest including capitalized amounts of $47 and $53
for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively $ 45,086 $ 40,047
Cash paid for interest on mandatorily redeemable debt $ 2,998 $ 3,224
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Debt assumed for rental properties $ 4,500 $ --
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps $ 289 $ 1,074
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements
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SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
These unaudited consolidated financial statements of Sun Communities, Inc.,
a Maryland corporation, (the "Company") and all majority-owned and
controlled subsidiaries including Sun Communities Operating Limited
Partnership (the "Operating Partnership"), SunChamp LLC ("SunChamp"), and
Sun Home Services, Inc. ("SHS"), have been prepared pursuant to the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules and regulations and should
be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto of the Company included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2005. The following notes to consolidated financial
statements present interim disclosures as required by the SEC. The
accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the
interim financial statements. All such adjustments are of a normal and
recurring nature. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior
periods' financial statements in order to conform to current period
presentation.
2. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION:
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement No. 123 (revised December 2004), Share-Based Payment ("SFAS
123(R)"). SFAS 123(R) replaces FASB Statement No. 123 ("Statement 123"),
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25
("APB 25"), Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. SFAS 123(R) requires
compensation costs related to share-based payment transactions be
recognized in the financial statements. With limited exceptions, the amount
of compensation cost will be measured based on the grant-date fair value of
the equity or the liability instruments issued. In addition, liability
awards will be remeasured each reporting period.
The Company adopted SFAS 123(R) effective January 1, 2006 using the
"modified prospective" method permitted by SFAS 123(R) in which
compensation cost is recognized beginning with the effective date (a) based
on the requirements of SFAS 123(R) for all share-based payments granted
after the effective date and (b) based on the requirements of Statement 123
for all awards granted to employees prior to the effective date of SFAS
123(R) that remain unvested on the effective date. Prior to the adoption of
SFAS 123(R), forfeitures were recognized as they occurred. Upon adopting
SFAS 123(R), an estimate of future forfeitures is incorporated into the
determination of compensation cost for restricted stock grants and stock
options. The effect of this estimate of future forfeitures is the reversal
of previously recorded compensation expense on restricted stock grants that
were not vested at January 1, 2006 and are now expected to be forfeited.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the cumulative effect of
adopting SFAS 123(R) was an increase in loss from operations of $0.05
million, an increase in loss from continuing operations of $0.05 million, a
decrease in net loss of $0.2 million and an increase of $0.01 in both basic
and diluted earnings per share.
Under the provisions of SFAS 123(R), the recognition of aggregate deferred
compensation as a component of equity is no longer permitted. Therefore,
the amount of deferred compensation that had been in "Unearned
compensation" was eliminated against "Additional paid-in capital" in the
Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet commencing January 1, 2006.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
2. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION, CONTINUED;
The modified prospective method of SFAS 123(R) does not require prior
periods to be restated to reflect the amount of compensation cost that
would have been reflected in the financial statements. The effect on net
income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value
recognition provisions of Statement 123 to stock-based compensation for the
three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005 was as follows
(amounts in thousands except for per share data):
THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS
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Net loss, as reported $(3,725) $(3,788)
Stock based compensation expense included in net income as reported $ 447 $ 1,518
Stock-based compensation expense under fair value method (461) (1,561)
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Pro forma net loss $(3,739) $(3,831)
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Earnings (loss) per share (Basic and Diluted), as reported $ (0.21) $ (0.21)
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Earnings (loss) per share (Basic and Diluted), pro forma $ (0.21) $ (0.22)
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Total compensation cost recorded for share-based compensation was $0.5
million and $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and
2005, respectively. Total compensation cost recorded for share-based
compensation for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $2.8
million and $1.5 million, respectively. Included in the compensation cost
for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $0.04 million related to
stock options that were granted prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), which
are being recognized over the remaining vesting period.
The Company awards restricted stock and options to its employees under its
Second Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan
provides for the issuance of options, stock appreciation rights, restricted
stock and other stock based awards. No further awards may be granted under
the Plan at this time. The Company believes that the awards better align
the interests of its employees with those of its shareholders and has
provided these incentives to attract and retain executive officers and key
employees.
RESTRICTED STOCK
The Company's primary share-based compensation is restricted stock. The
following table summarizes the Company's restricted stock activity for the
nine months ended September 30, 2006:
WEIGHTED
NUMBER AVERAGE GRANT
OF SHARES DATE FAIR VALUE
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Nonvested restricted shares at January 1, 2006 417,275 $34.91
Granted --
Vested (65,657) $34.44
Forfeited --
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Nonvested restricted shares at September 30, 2006 351,618 $35.00
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
2. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION, CONTINUED;
The remaining compensation expense to be recognized associated with the
351,618 restricted shares outstanding at September 30, 2006 is
approximately $7.2 million. That expense is expected to be recognized $0.3
million in the remainder of 2006, $1.7 million in 2007, $1.3 million in
2008, $2.3 million in 2009 and $1.6 million thereafter. For the nine months
ended September 30, 2006, the Company recognized $1.8 million of
compensation expense related to its outstanding restricted stock.
Recipients receive dividend payments on the shares of restricted stock. The
total fair value of shares vested during the nine months ended September
30, 2006 and 2005 was $2.3 million and $1.7 million, respectively.
PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK
The Company has 93,750 performance-based restricted shares with aggregate
fair value of $3.3 million which may vest on March 1, 2010. The number of
shares that will vest will be determined based on the compounded annual
growth rate of the Company's per share funds from operations ("FFO") as
determined by comparing the per share FFO for the year ended December 31,
2009 with the per share FFO for the year ended December 31, 2005. The
Company must achieve compounded annual growth of at least 5% in order for
the recipients to receive any amount of the award and at least 9% to
receive the entire share award. The Company recognizes expense related to
performance-based restricted shares based on an estimate of the number of
restricted shares that will ultimately vest. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2006, compensation expense of $0.5 million was recognized for
the performance-based restricted shares based on an estimated vesting of
46.67% of the shares on March 1, 2010.
OPTIONS
At September 30, 2006, the Company had 506,155 options outstanding and
exercisable under the Plan. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006,
the Company recognized $0.03 million of compensation expense related to its
outstanding options. No awards were granted in 2006 or 2005. The
Black-Scholes option pricing model was used to value options until 2004 at
which time the Company changed to the use of the Binomial option pricing
model. The Company issues new shares at the time of share option exercise
(or share unit conversion). The following table summarizes the Company's
option activity for the first nine months of 2006:
NUMBER WEIGHTED AVERAGE WEIGHTED AVERAGE AGGREGATE
OF EXERCISE PRICE CONTRACTUAL TERM INTRINSIC VALUE
SHARES (PER COMMON SHARE) (IN YEARS) (IN 000'S)
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Options outstanding at January 1, 2006 614,839 $29.73
Granted --
Exercised (102,581) $28.35
Forfeited (6,103) $33.50
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Options outstanding at September 30, 2006 506,155 $29.96 2.2 $1,288
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Options vested and exercisable at September 30, 2006 506,155 $29.96 2.2 $1,288
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
2. SHARE BASED COMPENSATION, CONTINUED;
The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months
ended September 30, 2006 was $0.2 million. For options exercised during the
first nine months of 2005, the aggregate intrinsic value was $0.02 million.
PHANTOM AWARDS
At September 30, 2006, the Company had 22,500 unvested phantom liability
awards with an aggregate fair value of $0.7 million. The phantom awards pay
cash bonuses per share equal to the amount of dividend paid per share of
common stock. The awards vest (cash bonus is paid) in varying amounts until
2014. The remaining unrecognized expense related to these phantom liability
awards is $0.6 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the
Company recognized $0.1 million of compensation expense related to these
phantom awards. Awards of 13,000 shares were granted and no shares were
vested, exercised or forfeited during the nine months of 2006. The awards
are remeasured at each reporting date.
At September 30, 2006, the Company had 18,750 unvested phantom
performance-based liability awards with an aggregate fair value of $0.6
million. The phantom performance-based awards pay cash bonuses per vested
share equal to the average of the highest and lowest selling price on March
1, 2010. The number of shares that will vest will be determined based on
the compounded annual growth rate of the Company's per share funds from
operations ("FFO") as determined by comparing the per share FFO for the
year ended December 31, 2009 with the per share FFO for the year ended
December 31, 2005. The Company must achieve compounded annual growth of at
least 5% in order for the recipients to receive any amount of the award and
at least 9% to receive the entire share award. The Company recognizes
expense related to phantom performance-based liability awards based on an
estimate of the number of phantom performance-based shares that will
ultimately vest. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compensation
expense of $0.1 million was recognized for the phantom performance-based
liability awards based on an estimated vesting of 46.67% of the award on
March 1, 2010.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
2. SHARE BASED COMPENSATION, CONTINUED;
DIRECTOR OPTION AWARDS
The Company also has a 2004 Non-Employee Director Option Plan ("Director
Plan") which authorizes the issuance of up to 100,000 options to
non-employee directors. At September 30, 2006, the Company had 84,000
options awarded under the Director Plan and a predecessor plan. Of these,
15,000 are unvested of which 7,500, 5,000, and 2,500 shares will vest in
the second quarter of 2007, 2008 and 2009, respectively. The remaining
unrecognized expense related to these options is $0.04 million which will
be recognized over the weighted average remaining vesting period of 1.3
years. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company recognized
$0.03 million of compensation expense related to these director options.
The fair value of the options issued is estimated on the date of grant
using the Binomial (lattice) option pricing model, with the following
assumptions used for the grants for the period indicated:
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 NINE MONTHS
--------------------- ENDED
MARCH 2006 MAY 2006 SEPTEMBER 30,
AWARD AWARD 2005
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Estimated fair value per share of options granted during year: $ 3.59 $ 2.31 N/A
Assumptions:
Annualized dividend yield 7.19% 8.20% N/A
Common stock price volatility 17.04% 17.05% N/A
Risk-free rate of return 4.68% 5.05% N/A
Expected option term (in years) 7.5 7.5 N/A
The following table summarizes the Director option activity for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006:
WEIGHTED AVERAGE WEIGHTED AVERAGE AGGREGATE
NUMBER OF EXERCISE PRICE CONTRACTUAL TERM INTRINSIC VALUE
SHARES (PER COMMON SHARE) (IN YEARS) (IN 000'S)
--------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------------
Options outstanding at January 1, 2006 71,500 $33.63
Granted 15,000 $33.84
Exercised (2,500) $26.50
Canceled --
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Options outstanding at September 30, 2006 84,000 $33.88 4.1 $246
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Options vested and expected to vest 84,000 $33.88 4.1 $246
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Options exercisable at September 30, 2006 69,000 $33.87 3.1 $202
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
3. RENTAL PROPERTY:
The following summarizes rental property (amounts in thousands):
(UNAUDITED)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2006 2005
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Land $ 117,562 $ 116,738
Land improvements and buildings 1,172,391 1,156,612
Rental homes and improvements 149,497 117,314
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment 36,877 36,120
Land held for future development 31,082 31,082
Property under development -- 256
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1,507,409 1,458,122
Less accumulated depreciation (336,983) (296,302)
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Rental property, net $1,170,426 $1,161,820
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During the first quarter of 2006, the Company acquired one manufactured
home community located in Oakland County, Michigan for a total purchase
price of $7.8 million, with occupancy of approximately 95%. The transaction
included the assumption of $4.5 million of debt.
The Company allocates the purchase price of properties to net tangible and
identified intangible assets acquired based on their fair values in
accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 141. In making estimates of fair
values for purposes of allocating purchase price, the Company utilizes a
number of sources, including analysis of recently acquired and existing
comparable properties in our portfolio, independent appraisals if obtained
in connection with the acquisition or financing of the respective property,
and other market data. The Company also considers information obtained
about each property as a result of its pre-acquisition due diligence,
marketing and leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the
tangible and intangible assets (including in-place leases) acquired.
Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
lives of the assets. Useful lives are 30 years for land improvements and
buildings, 10 years for rental homes, 7 to 15 years for furniture, fixtures
and equipment, and 7 years for intangible assets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
4. NOTES AND OTHER RECEIVABLES:
The following table sets forth certain information regarding notes and
other receivables (amounts in thousands):
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2006 2005
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Mortgage note receivable, with interest payable at a weighted
average interest rate of 8.03% and 6.63% at
September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively,
maturing in August 2008, collateralized by a manufactured
home community. $13,532 $13,532
Installment loans on manufactured homes with interest payable
monthly at a weighted average interest rate and maturity of
7.82% and 10 years, respectively, net of allowance for
losses of $0.2 million, at September 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005. 19,175 19,688
Other receivables, net of allowance for losses of $0.3 million
at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005. 7,908 7,914
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$40,615 $41,134
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In the third quarter of 2006, the Company sold a portfolio of installment
loans on manufactured homes totaling approximately $4.1 million in a
related party transaction to a wholly--owned subsidiary of Origen
Financial, Inc. for 100.5 percent of the principal balance for loans that
were 89 days or less delinquent and 100 percent of the principal balance
for loans that were 90 days or more delinquent. The Company recognized a
gain on the sale of these notes of $0.02 million.
Officer's notes, presented as a reduction to stockholders' equity in the
balance sheet, are 10 year, LIBOR + 1.75% notes, with a minimum and maximum
interest rate of 6% and 9%, respectively. The notes become due in three
equal installments on each of December 2008, 2009 and 2010. The following
table sets forth certain information regarding officer's notes as of
September 30, 2006 (in thousands except for shares and units):
SECURED BY
OUTSTANDING ------------------------------
PROMISSORY NOTES PRINCIPAL BALANCE COMMON STOCK COMMON OP UNITS
---------------- ----------------- ------------ ---------------
Secured - $1.3 million $1,059 65,158 --
Secured - $6.6 million 5,379 144,680 104,085
Secured - $1.0 million 833 77,025 --
Unsecured - $1.0 million 833 -- --
Unsecured - $1.3 million 1,059 -- --
------ ------- -------
$9,163 286,863 104,085
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
4. NOTES AND OTHER RECEIVABLES, CONTINUED:
The officer's personal liability on the secured promissory notes is limited
to all accrued interest on such notes plus fifty percent (50%) of the
deficiency, if any, after application of the proceeds from the sale of the
secured shares and/or the secured units to the then outstanding principal
balance of the promissory notes. The unsecured notes are fully recourse to
the officer.
The reduction in the aggregate principal balance of these notes was $0.3
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. During an
internal review, it was determined that an officer was subject to an
increased interest rate due to technical default. The amount has been paid.
5. INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE:
Origen Financial, Inc. ("Origen") is a real estate investment trust in the
business of originating, acquiring and servicing manufactured home loans.
In October 2003, the Company purchased 5,000,000 shares of common stock of
Origen for $50 million. The Company owns approximately 20% of Origen at
September 30, 2006 and its investment is accounted for using the equity
method of accounting. Equity earnings recorded through September 30, 2006
reflect the Company's estimate of its portion of the anticipated earnings
of Origen for the periods ending September 30, 2006 and the Company's
adjustments for estimates made in prior quarters based on the actual
reported results of Origen for such prior quarters.
6. DEBT:
The following table sets forth certain information regarding debt (amounts
in thousands):
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2006 2005
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Collateralized term loan, 7.01%, due September 9, 2007 $ 39,476 $ 40,079
Collateralized term loans - CMBS, 4.93-5.32%, due July 1, 2011-2016 493,845 494,511
Collateralized term loans - FNMA, of which $77.4M is variable, due
May 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 at the Company's option, interest at
4.51 - 5.3% at September 30, 2006 and 4.51 - 5.2% at
December 31, 2005. 386,021 387,624
Preferred OP units, redeemable at various dates through
January 2, 2014, average interest at 6.9% at September 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005. 53,947 62,123
Mortgage notes, other 99,330 65,831
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$1,072,619 $1,050,168
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The collateralized term loans totaling $919.3 million at September 30, 2006
are secured by 94 properties comprising approximately 34,175 sites
representing approximately $655.1 million of net book value. The mortgage
notes totaling $99.3 million at September 30, 2006 are collateralized by 15
communities comprising approximately 4,611 sites representing approximately
$157.2 million of net book value.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
6. DEBT, CONTINUED:
The Company has an unsecured revolving line of credit with a maximum
borrowing capacity of $115 million bearing interest at LIBOR + 1.75%. The
outstanding balance on the line of credit at September 30, 2006 was $90.5
million. In addition, $3.4 million of availability was used to back standby
letters of credit leaving a maximum of $21.1 million available to be drawn
under the facility.
In March of 2006, the Company closed on a $40.0 million floor plan facility
that allows for draws on new and pre-owned home purchases and on the
Company's portfolio of rental homes. At September 30, 2006 the outstanding
balance on the floorplan was $0.1 million.
In May of 2006, the Company redeemed $8.2 million of Preferred OP units.
During the quarter the Company completed financings totaling $48 million.
The 10 year notes have interest only payments at a rate of 6.159 percent
and are secured by three communities. The proceeds from the financings were
used to repay approximately $12 million of mortgage notes and pay down $36
million of the company's lines of credit.
Also during the quarter, the Company notified the lender of its intention
to defease a $39.5 million loan cross collateralized by seven properties.
One of the properties will be refinanced and the Company has entered into
rate lock agreements at a blended rate of 5.796 percent on principal of
$52.0 million. The Company paid a rate lock deposit of $520,000. The
transaction is anticipated to close by mid- November.
At September 30, 2006, the total of maturities and amortization of debt
during the next five years, prior to the anticipated transaction described
above, are approximately as follows: 2007 -- $76.3 million; 2008 - $15.9
million; 2009 - $25.7 million, 2010 - $21.6 million; 2011 - $121.3 million
and $811.8 million thereafter.
The most restrictive of these debt agreements place limitations on secured
and unsecured borrowings and contain minimum debt service coverage,
leverage, distribution and net worth requirements. At September 30, 2006
and 2005, all covenants were met.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
7. OTHER INCOME (LOSS):
The components of other income (loss) are as follows for the periods ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005 (in thousands):
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
------------------ -----------------
2006 2005 2006 2005
----- ----- ----- -----
Brokerage commissions $ 212 $ 254 $ 881 $ 777
Disposal of assets (774) (365) (682) (727)
Unsuccessful acquisition expenditures (2) (5) (20) (360)
Lawsuit settlement (17) -- 399 --
Other (63) (79) 238 (101)
----- ----- ----- -----
$(644) $(195) $ 816 $(411)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
8. SEGMENT REPORTING (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS):
The consolidated operations of the Company can be segmented into
manufactured home sales and property operations segments. Following is a
presentation of selected financial information:
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
MANUFACTURED MANUFACTURED
PROPERTY HOME SALES PROPERTY HOME SALES
OPERATIONS AND RENTALS CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS AND RENTALS CONSOLIDATED
---------- ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------
Revenues $ 45,680(2) $ 8,748 $ 54,428 $139,340(2) $ 26,437 $165,777
Operating expenses/Cost of sales 16,380 6,714 23,094 47,276 20,095 67,371
-------- ------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net operating income (1)/Gross profit 29,300 2,034 31,334 92,064 6,342 98,406
Adjustments to arrive at net income (loss):
Other revenues 549 35 584 3,426 590 4,016
General and administrative (3,426) (1,561) (4,987) (12,825) (4,727) (17,552)
Depreciation and amortization (11,234) (3,838) (15,072) (34,034) (10,801) (44,835)
Interest expense (16,446) (112) (16,558) (48,287) (321) (48,608)
Equity income from affiliate 300 -- 300 967 -- 967
Loss allocated to minority interest 510 -- 510 851 -- 851
-------- ------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (447) $(3,442) $ (3,889) $ 2,162 $ (8,917) $ (6,755)
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting pronciple -- -- -- 289 -- 289
-------- ------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net income (loss) $ (447) $(3,442) $ (3,889) $ 2,451 $ (8,917) $ (6,466)
======== ======= ======== ======== ======== ========
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005
---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
MANUFACTURED MANUFACTURED
PROPERTY HOME SALES PROPERTY HOME SALES
OPERATIONS AND RENTALS CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS AND RENTALS CONSOLIDATED
---------- ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------
Revenues $ 44,022(2) $ 8,557 $ 52,579 $133,416(2) $20,317 $153,733
Operating expenses/Cost of sales 15,523 6,673 22,196 45,539 15,626 61,165
-------- ------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Net operating income (1)/Gross profit 28,499 1,884 30,383 87,877 4,691 92,568
Adjustments to arrive at net income (loss):
Other revenues 524 180 704 2,493 1,277 3,770
General and administrative (3,630) (1,826) (5,456) (10,735) (4,875) (15,610)
Depreciation and amortization (10,903) (2,622) (13,525) (33,330) (6,681) (40,011)
Interest expense (15,100) (79) (15,179) (44,255) (244) (44,499)
Florida storm damage recovery -- -- -- 555 -- 555
Equity loss from affiliate (1,147) -- (1,147) (1,042) -- (1,042)
(Income) loss allocated to minority
interest 495 -- 495 (343) -- (343)
-------- ------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (1,262) $(2,463) $ (3,725) $ 1,220 $(5,832) $ (4,612)
Income from discontinued operations -- -- -- 818 6 824
-------- ------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Net income (loss) $ (1,262) $(2,463) $ (3,725) $ 2,038 $(5,826) $ (3,788)
======== ======= ======== ======== ======= ========
(1) Investors in and analysts following the real estate industry utilize net
operating income ("NOI") as a supplemental performance measure. NOI is
derived from revenues (determined in accordance with GAAP) minus property
operating expenses and real estate taxes (determined in accordance with
GAAP). NOI does not represent cash generated from operating activities in
accordance with GAAP and should not be considered to be an alternative to
net income (determined in accordance with GAAP) as an indication of the
Company's financial performance or to be an alternative to cash flow from
operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of
the Company's liquidity; nor is it indicative of funds available for the
Company's cash needs, including its ability to make cash distributions. The
Company believes that net income is the most directly comparable GAAP
measurement to net operating income. Net income includes interest and
depreciation and amortization which often have no effect on the market
value of a property and therefore limit its use as a performance measure.
In addition, such expenses are often incurred at a parent company level and
therefore are not necessarily linked to the performance of a real estate
asset. The Company believes that net operating income is helpful to
investors as a measure of operating performance because it is an indicator
of the return on property investment, and provides a method of comparing
property performance over time. The Company uses NOI as a key management
tool when evaluating performance and growth of particular properties and/or
groups of properties. The principal limitation of NOI is that it excludes
depreciation, amortization and non-property specific expenses such as
general and administrative expenses, all of which are significant costs,
and therefore, NOI is a measure of the operating performance of the
properties of the Company rather than of the Company overall.
(2) Seasonal recreational vehicle revenue is included in Property Operations
revenues and is approximately $5.0 million annually. This seasonal revenue
is recognized approximately 60% in the first quarter, 5% in both the second
and third quarters and 30% in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
8. SEGMENT REPORTING (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS), CONTINUED:
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 DECEMBER 31, 2005
---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
MANUFACTURED MANUFACTURED
PROPERTY HOME SALES PROPERTY HOME SALES
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA OPERATIONS AND RENTALS CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS AND RENTALS CONSOLIDATED
---------- ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------
Identifiable assets:
Investment in rental property, net $1,039,009 $131,417 $1,170,426 $1,052,603 $109,217 $1,161,820
Cash and cash equivalents 4,362 (315) 4,047 6,125 (245) 5,880
Inventory of manufactured homes -- 13,065 13,065 -- 17,105 17,105
Investments in and advances to affiliate 47,019 -- 47,019 46,352 -- 46,352
Notes and other receivables 38,939 1,676 40,615 34,460 6,674 41,134
Other assets 40,096 1,223 41,319 47,129 1,116 48,245
---------- -------- ---------- ---------- -------- ----------
Total assets $1,169,425 $147,066 $1,316,491 $1,186,669 $133,867 $1,320,536
========== ======== ========== ========== ======== ==========
9. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (IN THOUSANDS):
The Company has entered into four derivative contracts consisting of three
interest rate swap agreements and an interest rate cap agreement. The
Company's primary strategy in entering into derivative contracts is to
minimize the variability that changes in interest rates could have on its
future cash flows. The Company generally employs derivative instruments
that effectively convert a portion of its variable rate debt to fixed rate
debt and to cap the maximum interest rate on its variable rate borrowings.
The Company does not enter into derivative instruments for speculative
purposes.
The swap agreements have the effect of fixing interest rates relative to a
portion of a collateralized term loan due to FNMA. One swap matures in July
2009, with an effective fixed rate of 4.84 percent. A second swap matures
in July 2012, with an effective fixed rate of 5.28 percent. The third swap
matures in July 2007, with an effective fixed rate of 3.88 percent. The
third swap is effective as long as 90-day LIBOR is 7 percent or lower. The
three swaps have an aggregate notional amount of $75.0 million. The
interest rate cap agreement matured on April 3, 2006 and was replaced with
a new interest rate cap agreement that has a cap rate of 11.79 percent, a
notional amount of $152.4 million and a termination date of May 29, 2007.
Each of the Company's derivative contracts is based upon 90-day LIBOR.
The Company has designated the first two swaps and the interest rate cap as
cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. The changes in the value of these
hedges are reflected in other comprehensive income/loss on the balance
sheet. These three hedges were highly effective and had minimal effect on
income. The third swap does not qualify as a hedge for accounting purposes
and, accordingly, the entire change in valuation is reflected as a
component of interest expense. The valuation adjustment decreased interest
expense by $0.2 million and increased interest expense by $0.4 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
SFAS No. 133, the "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities," requires all derivative instruments to be carried at fair
value on the balance sheet. The fair value of the instruments approximates
an asset of $0.5 million and less than $0.01 million as of September 30,
2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
These valuation adjustments will only be realized if the Company terminates
the swaps prior to maturity. This is not the intent of the Company and,
therefore, the net of valuation adjustments through the various maturity
dates will approximate zero.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
10. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTIES:
During the second quarter of 2005, the Company sold two properties located
in Florida comprised of 96 manufactured housing sites and 165 recreational
vehicle sites for a combined sales price of $5.7 million. These
transactions resulted in a $0.8 million gain.
In accordance with SFAS 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long--Lived Assets" effective for financial statements issued for all
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001, results of operations and
gain/(loss) on sales of real estate for properties with identifiable cash
flows sold subsequent to December 31, 2001 are reflected in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations as income from discontinued
operations for all periods presented. Below is a summary of the results of
operations of sold properties through their respective disposition dates
(in thousands):
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
------------------ -----------------
2006 2005 2006 2005
---- ---- ---- -----
Income from rental property $-- $-- $-- $ 407
Revenue from home sales -- -- -- 96
Ancillary revenues, net and other income -- -- -- 3
Property operating and maintenance expenses -- -- -- (170)
Cost of home sales -- -- -- (89)
Real estate taxes -- -- -- (24)
Selling, general and administrative expenses -- -- -- (6)
Depreciation and amortization -- -- -- (62)
Interest expense -- -- -- (45)
--- --- --- -----
Income from operations -- -- -- 110
Gain on sale of properties -- -- -- 828
Income allocated to common OP units -- -- -- (114)
--- --- --- -----
Income from discontinued operations $-- $-- $-- $ 824
=== === === =====
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
11. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (IN THOUSANDS):
For the periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
------------------ -----------------
2006 2005 2006 2005
------- ------- ------- -------
Earnings (loss) used for basic and diluted
earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations $(3,889) $(3,725) $(6,755) $(4,612)
======= ======= ======= =======
Discontinued operations $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 824
======= ======= ======= =======
Weighted average shares used for basic
earnings (loss) per share 17,655 17,746 17,601 17,775
Dilutive securities:
Stock options and other -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- -------
Diluted weighted average shares 17,655 17,746 17,601 17,775
======= ======= ======= =======
Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that would occur
if dilutive securities were exercised or converted into common stock. The
calculation of both basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and
nine month periods ending September 30, 2006 and 2005 is based upon
weighted average shares prior to dilution, as the effect of including
potentially dilutive securities in the calculation during these periods
would be anti-dilutive.
The Company also has the following potentially convertible securities
which, if converted, may impact dilution:
NUMBER OF
CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES UNITS ISSUED CONVERSION FEATURES
---------------------- ------------ -------------------
Series A Preferred OP Units 1,325,275 Convertible to common stock at
$68 per share/unit. Mandatorily
redeemable on January 2, 2014
Series B-2 Preferred OP Units 100,000 Convertible into Common OP Units
after January 31, 2005 at $45 per
share/unit.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
On April 9, 2003, T.J. Holdings, LLC ("TJ Holdings"), a member of
Sun/Forest, LLC ("Sun/Forest") (which, in turn, owns an equity interest in
SunChamp LLC), ("SunChamp"), filed a complaint against the Company,
SunChamp, certain other affiliates of the Company and two directors of Sun
Communities, Inc. in the Superior Court of Guilford County, North Carolina.
The complaint alleges that the defendants wrongfully deprived the plaintiff
of economic opportunities that they took for themselves in contravention of
duties allegedly owed to the plaintiff and purports to claim damages of
$13.0 million plus an unspecified amount for punitive damages. The Company
believes the complaint and the claims threatened therein have no merit and
will defend it vigorously. These proceedings were stayed by the Superior
Court of Guilford County, North Carolina in 2004 pending final
determination by the Circuit Court of Oakland County, Michigan as to
whether the dispute should be submitted to arbitration and the conclusion
of all appeals therefrom. On April 4, 2005, the Oakland County Circuit
Court issued a final order compelling arbitration for certain claims
brought in the North Carolina case but denying arbitration for certain
other claims in the North Carolina case. Shortly thereafter, the Company
appealed this decision with respect to the claims for which the court
denied arbitration and such appeal is currently pending in the Michigan
Court of Appeals.
As announced on February 27, 2006, the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC") completed its inquiry regarding the Company's
accounting for its SunChamp investment during 2000, 2001 and 2002, and the
Company and the SEC entered into an agreed-upon Administrative Order (the
"Order"). The Order required that the Company cease and desist from
violations of certain non intent-based provisions of the federal securities
laws, without admitting or denying any such violations.
The Order included the following findings by the SEC, entered without
admission or denial by the Company: (a) the Company's sales of equity
interests in SunChamp to third-party investors in 2000 and 2001 should have
been disregarded for purposes of allocating losses and, as a result, the
Company should have recognized its proportionate share of SunChamp losses
during the applicable periods in accordance with the equity method of
accounting; and (b) the SunChamp losses should have been reflected in the
period incurred, rather than applying a ninety (90) day lag. As a result
of these findings, the SEC concluded that the Company overstated its net
income for the years ended December 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002 by
approximately $3.7 million, $4.7 million and $2.7 million, respectively.
In correspondence with the SEC subsequent to the entry of the Order, the
SEC has asked the Company to expand its financial statement disclosure to
include more specific details relating to the SEC's findings and to
disclose the Company's basis for determining that restating its financial
statements is not necessary in light of those findings. Those discussions
with the SEC are ongoing.
The Company has considered the effect of the SEC's findings in the Order on
its financial disclosure and overall disclosure obligations. After review
and analysis, the Company has determined not to revise its financial
statements because management believes that the impact of the findings is
not material, either quantitatively or qualitatively, to the Company's
financial statements as a whole.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, CONTINUED:
On February 27, 2006, the SEC filed a civil action against the Company's
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and a former controller in
the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
alleging various claims generally consistent with the SEC's findings set
forth in the Order. This action is still in a preliminary stage in which
answers have been filed but discovery has not yet commenced. The Company
continues to indemnify such employees for all costs and expenses incurred
in connection with such civil action.
The Company is involved in various other legal proceedings arising in the
ordinary course of business. All such proceedings, taken together, are not
expected to have a material adverse impact on our results of operations or
financial condition.
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
Subsequent to quarter end, the Company entered into two rate lock
agreements related to a financing that will be collateralized by two
communities. The Company paid a rate lock deposit of $195,000 to lock the
interest rate of 5.83 percent on $19.5 million in principal and a rate lock
deposit of $160,000 to lock the interest rate of 5.86 percent on $16
million in principal for a period of 85 days.
Also subsequent to quarter end, the Company repaid $4.6 million of debt
that was collateralized by one community.
14. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS:
On July 13, 2006 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Interpretation (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes -- an
interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. FIN 48 prescribes a consistent
recognition threshold and measurement standard, as well as clear criteria
for subsequently recognizing, derecognizing and measuring tax positions for
financial statement purposes. FIN 48 also requires expanded disclosure with
respect to the uncertainty of income taxes. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2006 and must therefore be adopted by
the Company for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. Management is
currently evaluating the impact of FIN 48.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (SAB 108). Due to diversity in practice
among registrants, SAB 108 expresses SEC staff views regarding the process
by which misstatements in financial statements are evaluated for purposes
of determining whether financial statement restatement is necessary. SAB
108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006, and early
application is encouraged. The Company does not believe SAB 108 will have a
material impact on our results from operations or financial position.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements"
(SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 establishes a common definition for fair value
to be applied to US GAAP guidance requiring use of fair value, establishes
a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure about such
fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently assessing the
impact of SFAS No. 157 on its consolidated financial position and results
of operations.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
The following discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition
and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and the notes thereto. Capitalized terms are used as
defined elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Company had identified significant accounting policies that, as a result of
the judgments, uncertainties, uniqueness and complexities of the underlying
accounting standards and operations involved could result in material changes to
its financial condition or results of operations under different conditions or
using different assumptions. Details regarding the Company's significant
accounting policies are described fully in the Company's 2005 Annual Report
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K. During the nine
months ended September 30, 2006, there have been no material changes to the
Company's significant accounting policies that impacted the Company's financial
condition or results of operations except for the adoption of Financial
Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement No. 123 (revised December 2004),
Share-Based Payment ("SFAS 123(R)").
In December 2004, FASB issued SFAS 123(R). SFAS 123(R) replaces FASB Statement
No. 123 ("Statement 123"), Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, and
supersedes APB Opinion No. 25 ("APB 25"), Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees. SFAS 123(R) requires compensation costs related to share-based
payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. The Company
adopted SFAS 123(R) effective January 1, 2006 using the "modified prospective"
method. Therefore, prior period statements have not been restated. Under this
method, in addition to reflecting compensation expense for new-share based
awards, expense is also recognized to reflect the remaining service period of
awards that had been included in pro-forma disclosures in prior periods.
With the adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company is required to record the fair
value of stock-based compensation awards as an expense. In order to determine
the fair value of stock options on the grant date, the Company applies the
Binomial (lattice) option-pricing model. Inherent in this model are assumptions
related to expected stock-price volatility, option life, risk-free interest rate
and dividend yield. While the risk-free rate and dividend yield are less
subjective assumptions, typically based on factual data derived from public
sources, the expected stock-price volatility and option life assumptions require
a greater level of judgment which make them critical accounting estimates.
The Company uses an expected stock-price volatility assumption that is based on
historical implied volatilities of the underlying stock which is obtained from
public data sources. With regard to the weighted-average option life assumption,
the Company considers the exercise behavior of past grants and models the
pattern of aggregate exercises. Patterns are determined on specific criteria of
the aggregate pool of optionees. The Company uses the resources of an outside
consultant for valuing its options. Two awards of 7,500 options each were made
to the Company's non-employee directors during the nine months ended September
30, 2006.
Performance-based awards vest based upon the achievement of certain performance
conditions and the Company makes its best estimate as to the ultimate
achievement of such performance conditions.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
For the three months ended September 30, 2006, loss from operations before
minority interest increased by $0.2 million from $(4.2) million to $(4.4)
million, when compared to the three months ended September 30, 2005. The
increased loss was due to increased expenses of $3.3 million, offset by
increased revenues of $1.7 million and increased equity income from affiliate of
$1.4 million as described in more detail below.
Income from rental property increased by $1.7 million from $44.0 million to
$45.7 million, or 3.9 percent, due to acquisitions ($0.3 million) and rent
increases and other community revenues ($1.4 million).
Revenues from home sales decreased by $1.2 million from $6.0 million to $4.8
million, or 20.0 percent. The decrease in revenues was due to consumer demand
shifting to pre-owned homes. The Company sold 135 manufactured homes during the
third quarter of 2006 of which 17 percent were new homes, as compared to 132
sales during the same period in 2005 of which approximately 47 percent were new
homes.
Rental home revenue increased by $1.4 million from $2.6 million to $4.0 million.
The number of tenants in the Company's rental program increased from 3,438 at
September 30, 2005 to 4,659 at September 30, 2006, resulting in additional
revenue of approximately $1.1 million. The remainder of the increase resulted
from an increase in the average rental rate per home from $634 per month at
September 30, 2005 to $678 per month at September 30, 2006.
Ancillary revenues, net decreased by approximately $0.1 million due primarily to
an increase in golf course management fees.
Interest income increased by $0.3 million due primarily to an increase in
interest on officer's notes as discussed in footnote # 4.
Other income decreased by $0.4 million from a loss of $(0.2) million to a loss
of $(0.6) million due primarily to an increase in the loss associated with the
disposition of miscellaneous assets.
Property operating and maintenance expenses increased by $0.6 million from $11.7
million to $12.3 million, or 5.1 percent. The increase was due to increases in
utility costs ($0.3 million), health insurance costs ($0.3 million) and property
insurance cost ($0.1 million), partially offset by decreases in repair and
maintenance ($0.1 million).
Real estate taxes increased by $0.2 million due to increases in assessments and
tax rates.
Cost of home sales decreased by $1.1 million from $4.8 million to $3.7 million,
or 23 percent due to the increase in the number of pre-owned homes sold and
decrease in the number of new homes sold. The Company sold 135 manufactured
homes during the third quarter of 2006 of which only 17 percent were new homes,
as compared to 132 sales during the same period in 2005 of which approximately
47 percent were new homes. Gross profit margins increased from 20.4 percent in
2005 to 21.6 percent in 2006.
Rental home operating and maintenance expense increased by $1.1 million from
$1.9 million to $3.0 million, or 57.9 percent due primarily to an increase in
the number of tenants in the Company's rental program.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED:
General and administrative expenses for rental property decreased by $0.2
million from $3.6 million to $3.4 million, or 5.6 percent, due primarily to a
decrease in legal expenses $(0.4 million) partially offset by an increase in
consulting expenses ($0.1 million) and an increase in Michigan Single Business
Tax expense ($0.1 million).
General and administrative expenses for home sales and rentals decreased by $0.2
million from $1.8 million to $1.6 million, or 11.1 percent. The decrease was due
to decreases in payroll and commissions ($0.1 million) and a decrease in other
miscellaneous expenses ($0.1 million).
Depreciation and amortization increased by $1.6 million from $13.5 million to
$15.1 million, or 11.8 percent, due primarily to an increase in the total rental
home portfolio.
Interest expense increased by $1.3 million from $15.2 million to $16.5 million,
or 8.6 percent, primarily due to increased debt levels at higher variable rates.
Comparison of the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, loss from operations before
minority interest increased by $3.4 million from a loss of $(4.2) million to a
loss of $(7.6) million, when compared to the nine months ended September 30,
2005. The increase was due to increased expenses of $17.6 million, partially
offset by increased revenues of $12.2 million and increased equity income from
affiliate of $2.0 million as described in more detail below.
Income from rental property increased by $5.9 million from $133.4 million to
$139.3 million, or 4.4 percent, due to acquisitions ($1.3 million) and rent
increases and other community revenues ($4.6 million).
Revenues from home sales increased by $1.2 million from $14.1 million to $15.3
million, or 8.5 percent. The Company sold 366 manufactured homes during the nine
months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to 342 sales during the same period
in 2005. The increase in the number of homes sold resulted in additional revenue
of approximately $1.0 million. The remainder of the increase resulted from an
increase in the average selling price per home.
Rental home revenue increased by $4.9 million from $6.2 million to $11.1
million. The number of tenants in the Company's rental program increased from
3,438 at September 30, 2005 to 4,659 at September 30, 2006, resulting in
additional revenue of approximately $3.5 million. The remainder of the increase
resulted from an increase in the average rental rate per home from $634 per
month at September 30, 2005 to $678 per month at September 30, 2006.
Ancillary revenues, net, decreased by $0.3 million from $0.6 million to $0.3
million due to a non-refundable option payment received in 2005 ($0.2 million)
and increased golf course management fees ($0.1 million).
Interest income decreased by $0.7 million from $3.6 million to $2.9 million, or
19.4 percent, due primarily to a decrease in interest earned on the Company's
short-term investments and a decrease in the amount of interest earning notes
and receivables.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED:
Other income increased by $1.2 million from a loss of $(0.4) million to income
of $0.8 million due to an increase in brokerage commissions ($0.1 million), a
decrease in unsuccessful acquisition expenses ($0.3 million), proceeds from a
lawsuit settlement ($0.4 million) and an increase in other miscellaneous
operating income ($0.4 million).
Property operating and maintenance expenses increased by $1.3 million from $34.2
million to $35.5 million, or 3.8 percent. The increase was due to acquisitions
($0.4 million), increases in utility costs ($1.2 million) and payroll and health
insurance costs ($0.4 million), partially offset by decreases in repair and
maintenance ($0.3 million) and other miscellaneous expenses ($0.4 million).
Real estate taxes increased by $0.4 million from $11.4 million to $11.8 million,
or 3.5 percent, due to acquisitions ($0.1 million) and increases in assessments
and tax rates ($0.3 million).
Cost of home sales increased by $1.2 million from $10.8 million to $12.0
million, or 11.1 percent due primarily to the increase in the number of homes
sold. The Company sold 366 manufactured homes during the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 as compared to 342 sales during the same period in 2005. The
increase in the number of homes sold resulted in additional costs of
approximately $0.8 million. The remainder of the increase resulted from an
increase in the average cost per home. Gross profit margins decreased from 23.8
percent in 2005 to 22.0 percent in 2006 due to increased sales of pre-owned
homes at lower margins partially offset by improved margins on new home sales.
Rental home operating and maintenance expense increased by $3.3 million from
$4.8 million to $8.1 million, or 68.7 percent due primarily to an increase in
the number of tenants in the Company's rental program.
General and administrative expenses for rental property increased by $2.1
million from $10.7 million to $12.8 million, or 19.6 percent, due to an increase
in payroll and benefits ($1.8 million) that includes the accrual of annual
performance based bonus incentives and initial recognition of expense related to
performance-based restricted and phantom stock awards, and an increase in
expenditures related to a review of the Company's strategic alternatives ($0.3
million).
General and administrative expenses for home sales and rentals decreased by $0.2
million from $4.9 million to $4.7 million, or 4.1 percent due primarily to a
decrease in miscellaneous operating expenses.
Depreciation and amortization increased by $4.8 million from $40.0 million to
$44.8 million, or 12.0 percent, due primarily to an increase in the total rental
home portfolio.
Interest expense increased by $4.1 million from $44.5 million to $48.6 million,
or 9.2 percent, primarily due to increased debt levels at higher variable rates.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED:
SAME PROPERTY INFORMATION
The following table reflects property-level financial information as of and for
the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. The "Same Property" data
represents information regarding the operation of communities owned as of
January 1, 2005 and September 30, 2006. Site, occupancy, and rent data for those
communities is presented as of the last day of each period presented. The "Total
Portfolio" column differs from the "Same Property" column by including financial
and statistical information for new development and acquisition communities.
SAME PROPERTY TOTAL PORTFOLIO
---------------------- ----------------------
2006 2005 2006 2005
-------- -------- -------- --------
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Income from rental property $131,809 $127,283 $139,340 $133,416
-------- -------- -------- --------
Property operating expenses:
Property operating and maintenance 27,210 26,646 35,448 34,166
Real estate taxes 11,531 11,184 11,828 11,373
-------- -------- -------- --------
Property operating expenses 38,741 37,830 47,276 45,539
-------- -------- -------- --------
Property net operating income (1) $ 93,068 $ 89,453 $ 92,064 $ 87,877
======== ======== ======== ========
Number of properties 133 133 136 135
Developed sites 46,535 46,485 47,603 47,326
Occupied sites 37,940 (2) 38,126 (2) 38,342 (2) 38,318 (2)
Occupancy % 83.7%(3) 84.4%(3) 83.6%(3) 84.2%(3)
Weighted average monthly rent per site $ 366 (3) $ 352 (3) $ 365 (3) $ 352 (3)
Sites available for development 6,322 6,480 6,820 7,080
Sites planned for development in next year 5 112 5 112
(1) Investors in and analysts following the real estate industry utilize net
operating income ("NOI") as a supplemental performance measure. NOI is
derived from revenues (determined in accordance with GAAP) minus property
operating expenses and real estate taxes (determined in accordance with
GAAP). NOI does not represent cash generated from operating activities in
accordance with GAAP and should not be considered to be an alternative to
net income (determined in accordance with GAAP) as an indication of the
Company's financial performance or to be an alternative to cash flow from
operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of
the Company's liquidity; nor is it indicative of funds available for the
Company's cash needs, including its ability to make cash distributions. The
Company believes that net income is the most directly comparable GAAP
measurement to net operating income. Net income includes interest and
depreciation and amortization which often have no effect on the market
value of a property and therefore limit its use as a performance measure.
In addition, such expenses are often incurred at a parent company level and
therefore are not necessarily linked to the performance of a real estate
asset. The Company believes that net operating income is helpful to
investors as a measure of operating performance because it is an indicator
of the return on property investment, and provides a method of comparing
property performance over time. The Company uses NOI as a key management
tool when evaluating performance and growth of particular properties and/or
groups of properties. The principal limitation of NOI is that it excludes
depreciation, amortization and non-property specific expenses such as
general and administrative expenses, all of which are significant costs,
and therefore, NOI is a measure of the operating performance of the
properties of the Company rather than of the Company overall.
(2) Occupied sites include manufactured housing and permanent recreational
vehicle sites, and exclude seasonal recreational vehicle sites.
(3) Occupancy % and weighted average rent relates to manufactured housing
sites, excluding recreational vehicle sites.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED:
On a same property basis, property net operating income increased by $3.6
million from $89.5 million to $93.1 million, or 4.0 percent. Income from rental
property increased by $4.5 million from $127.3 million to $131.8 million, or 3.5
percent, due primarily to increases in rents including water and property tax
pass through. Property operating expenses increased by $0.9 million from $37.8
million to $38.7 million, or 2.4 percent, due primarily to increases in real
estate taxes and utilities costs.
RENTAL PROGRAM
The following tables reflect additional information regarding the Company's
rental program for the periods ended and as of September 30, 2006 and 2005:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
------------------ -----------------
2006 2005 2006 2005
------ ------ ------- -------
Rental home revenue $3,965 $2,549 $11,107 $ 6,181
Site rent included in Income from rental property 4,957 3,383 13,839 8,482
------ ------ ------- -------
Rental program revenue 8,922 5,932 24,946 14,663
Expenses
Payroll and commissions 503 388 1,525 1,214
Repairs and refurbishment 1,324 955 3,315 2,105
Taxes and insurance 642 176 1,860 724
Other 496 370 1,443 811
------ ------ ------- -------
Rental program operating and maintenance 2,965 1,889 8,143 4,854
------ ------ ------- -------
Net operating income (1) $5,957 $4,043 $16,803 $ 9,809
====== ====== ======= =======
(1) See Note (1) following Same Property Information
OCCUPIED RENTAL HOMES INFORMATION (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT FOR *):
2006 2005
-------- -------
Number of occupied rentals, end of period* 4,659 3,438
Cost of occupied rental homes $138,053 $97,827
Weighted average monthly rental rate* $ 678 $ 634
Net operating income from the rental program increased $1.9 million from $4.0
million to $5.9 million in the third quarter of 2006 as a result of a $3.0
million increase in revenue offset by a $1.1 million increase in expenses.
Revenues increased due to an increase in the weighted average monthly rental
rate and an increase in the number of leased rental homes. Expenses were also
impacted by the increase in the number of leased rental homes.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's principal liquidity demands have historically been, and are
expected to continue to be, distributions to the Company's stockholders and the
unitholders of the Operating Partnership, capital improvements of properties,
the purchase of new and pre-owned homes, property acquisitions, development and
expansion of properties, and debt repayment.
The Company expects to meet its short-term liquidity requirements through its
working capital provided by operating activities, its $115.0 million line of
credit and its $40.0 million floor plan. The Company considers these resources
to be adequate to meet all operating requirements, including recurring capital
improvements, routinely amortizing debt and other normally recurring
expenditures of a capital nature, pay dividends to its stockholders to maintain
qualification as a REIT in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code and make
distributions to the Operating Partnership's unitholders.
The Company has invested approximately $2.4 million in its development
communities for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 consisting primarily of
costs necessary to complete home site improvements such as driveways, sidewalks,
piers, pads and runners and anticipates investing an additional $0.5 - $1.0
million for such costs during the remainder of 2006. The Company expects to
finance these investments by using net cash flows provided by operating
activities and by drawing upon its lines of credit.
The Company has invested $7.8 million ($3.3 million cash and $4.5 million in
assumed debt) in the acquisition of properties during 2006. Although substantial
acquisitions are not anticipated prior to year end, the Company continuously
seeks acquisition opportunities that meet the Company's criteria for
acquisition. Should such investment opportunities arise the Company will finance
the acquisitions though the temporary use of its line of credit until permanent
secured financing can be arranged, through the assumption of existing debt on
the properties or the issuance of certain equity securities.
The Company has also invested approximately $32.2 million during the nine months
ended September 30, 2006 in homes primarily intended for its rental program.
Expenditures for the remainder of 2006 will be dependent upon the condition of
the markets for the purchase of value priced repossessions in our communities
and the purchase of new homes for sale to new residents.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $1.8 million from $5.9 million at
December 31, 2005 to $4.1 million at September 30, 2006. Net cash provided by
operating activities decreased by $1.3 million to $42.0 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $43.3 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 2005.
The Company's net cash flows provided by operating activities may be adversely
impacted by, among other things: (a) the market and economic conditions in the
Company's current markets generally, and specifically in metropolitan areas of
the Company's current markets; (b) lower occupancy and rental rates of the
Company's properties (the "Properties"); (c) increased operating costs,
including insurance premiums, real estate taxes and utilities, that cannot be
passed on to the Company's tenants; and (d) decreased sales of manufactured
homes. See "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2005.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES, CONTINUED:
The Company anticipates meeting its long-term liquidity requirements, such as
scheduled debt maturities, large property acquisitions, and Operating
Partnership unit redemptions through the collateralization of its properties.
From time to time, the Company may also issue shares of its capital stock, issue
equity units in the Operating Partnership or sell selected assets. The ability
of the Company to finance its long-term liquidity requirements in such manner
will be affected by numerous economic factors affecting the manufactured housing
community industry at the time, including the availability and cost of mortgage
debt, the financial condition of the Company, the operating history of the
Properties, the state of the debt and equity markets, and the general national,
regional and local economic conditions. See "Risk Factors" in the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. If the Company
is unable obtain additional debt or equity financing on acceptable terms, the
Company's business, results of operations and financial condition will be
adversely impacted.
At September 30, 2006, the Company's debt to total market capitalization
approximated 64.0 percent (assuming conversion of all Common OP Units to shares
of common stock). The debt has a weighted average maturity of approximately 6.8
years and a weighted average interest rate of 5.5 percent.
Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
included recurring capital expenditures of $5.2 million and $5.5 million,
respectively.
Net cash used in investing activities increased by $26.2 million to $41.8
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $15.6 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. This increase was due to a $44.9
million decrease in net proceeds from sale of short-term investments, a $3.9
million decrease in proceeds related to property dispositions and a $8.3 million
decrease in notes receivable and officers' notes, net, offset by decreased
investment in rental property of $26.7 million and a $4.2 million increase in
proceeds from sale of installment loans on manufactured homes to Origen.
Net cash used in financing activities decreased by $74.0 million to $2.0 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $76.0 million used in
financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. This decrease
was primarily due to a $41.8 million decrease in payments to retire preferred
operating partnership units, a $42.1 million increase in proceeds from notes
payable and other debt, a $13.9 million reduction in funds used to purchase
Company stock, a $11.4 million reduction in payments made to redeem notes
payable and other debt, a $1.0 million decrease in payments to redeem common
stock and OP units and a $2.0 million increase in proceeds from option
exercises, offset by a decrease of $35.9 million in borrowings on lines of
credit, an increase in distributions of $1.6 million and an increase in payments
for deferred financing costs of $0.7 million.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL MEASURE:
Funds from operations ("FFO") is defined by the National Association of Real
Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") as net income (computed in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles), excluding gains (or losses) from
sales of depreciable operating property, plus real estate-related depreciation
and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and
joint ventures. FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure that management believes is
a useful supplemental measure of the Company's operating performance. Management
generally considers FFO to be a useful measure for reviewing comparative
operating and financial performance because, by excluding gains and losses
related to sales of previously depreciated operating real estate assets and
excluding real estate asset depreciation and amortization (which can vary among
owners of identical assets in similar condition based on historical cost
accounting and useful life estimates), FFO provides a performance measure that,
when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in
occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs, providing perspective not
readily apparent from net income. Management believes that the use of FFO has
been beneficial in improving the understanding of operating results of REITs
among the investing public and making comparisons of REIT operating results more
meaningful.
Because FFO excludes significant economic components of net income including
depreciation and amortization, FFO should be used as an adjunct to net income
and not as an alternative to net income. The principal limitation of FFO is that
it does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP and is a
supplemental measure of performance that does not replace net income as a
measure of performance or net cash provided by operating activities as a measure
of liquidity. In addition, FFO is not intended as a measure of a REIT's ability
to meet debt principal repayments and other cash requirements, nor as a measure
of working capital. FFO only provides investors with an additional performance
measure. Other REITS may use different methods for calculating FFO and,
accordingly, the Company's FFO may not be comparable to other REITs.
The following table reconciles net income to FFO and calculates both basic and
diluted FFO per share for the periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (in
thousands):
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL MEASURE, CONTINUED:
SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE/OP UNIT AMOUNTS) (UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS
ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
----------------- -----------------
2006 2005 2006 2005
------- ------- ------- -------
Net loss $(3,889) $(3,725) $(6,466) $(3,788)
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization 15,570 14,166 46,160 41,930
Valuation adjustment(1) (187) 194 (166) 400
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets, net 774 365 844 (101)
Loss allocated to minority interest (510) (495) (851) (504)
------- ------- ------- -------
Funds from operations (FFO) $11,758 $10,505 $39,521 $37,937
======= ======= ======= =======
FFO - Continuing Operations $11,758 $10,505 $39,521 $37,765
======= ======= ======= =======
FFO - Discontinued Operations $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 172
======= ======= ======= =======
Weighted average common shares/OP Units outstanding:
Basic 19,974 20,103 19,923 20,205
======= ======= ======= =======
Diluted 20,150 20,242 20,102 20,357
======= ======= ======= =======
Continuing Operations:
FFO per weighted average common share/OP Unit - Basic $ 0.59 $ 0.52 $ 1.99 $ 1.87
======= ======= ======= =======
FFO per weighted average common share/OP Unit - Diluted $ 0.59 $ 0.52 $ 1.97 $ 1.86
======= ======= ======= =======
Discontinued Operations:
FFO per weighted average common share/OP Unit - Basic $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 0.01
======= ======= ======= =======
FFO per weighted average common share/OP Unit - Diluted $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 0.01
======= ======= ======= =======
Total Operations:
FFO per weighted average common share/OP Unit - Basic $ 0.59 $ 0.52 $ 1.99 $ 1.88
======= ======= ======= =======
FFO per weighted average common share/OP Unit - Diluted $ 0.59 $ 0.52 $ 1.97 $ 1.87
======= ======= ======= =======
(1) The Company entered into three interest rate swaps and an interest rate cap
agreement. The valuation adjustment reflects the theoretical noncash profit
and loss were those hedging transactions terminated at the balance sheet
date. As the Company has no expectation of terminating the transactions
prior to maturity, the net of these noncash valuation adjustments will be
zero at the various maturities. As any imperfection related to hedging
correlation in these swaps is reflected currently in cash as interest, the
valuation adjustments reflect volatility that would distort the comparative
measurement of FFO and on a net basis approximate zero. Accordingly, the
valuation adjustments are excluded from FFO. The valuation adjustment is
included in interest expense.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This Form 10-Q contains various "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the
Company intends that such forward-looking statements will be subject to the safe
harbors created thereby. For this purpose, any statements contained in this
filing that relate to prospective events or developments are deemed to be
forward-looking statements. Words such as "believes," "forecasts,"
"anticipates," "intends," "plans," "expects," "may", "will" and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to
future events and financial performance, but involve known and unknown risks and
uncertainties, both general and specific to the matters discussed in this
filing. These risks and uncertainties may cause the actual results of the
Company to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied
by such forward looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include the
national, regional and local economic climates, the ability to maintain rental
rates and occupancy levels, competitive market forces, changes in market rates
of interest, the ability of manufactured home buyers to obtain financing, the
level of repossessions by manufactured home lenders and those risks and
uncertainties referenced under the headings entitled "Risk Factors" contained in
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005
and the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q speak only as of the date
hereof and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to provide public
updates, revisions or amendments to any forward-looking statements made herein
to reflect changes in the Company's expectations of future events.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company's principal market risk exposure is interest rate risk. The Company
mitigates this risk by maintaining prudent amounts of leverage, minimizing
capital costs and interest expense while continuously evaluating all available
debt and equity resources and following established risk management policies and
procedures, which include the periodic use of derivatives. The Company's primary
strategy in entering into derivative contracts is to minimize the variability
that changes in interest rates could have on its future cash flows. The Company
generally employs derivative instruments that effectively convert a portion of
its variable rate debt to fixed rate debt. The Company does not enter into
derivative instruments for speculative purposes.
The Company's variable rate debt totals $188.3 million and $146.7 million as of
September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, which bears interest at various Prime
and LIBOR/DMBS rates. If Prime or LIBOR/DMBS increased or decreased by 1.00
percent during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company
believes its interest expense would have increased or decreased by approximately
$1.9 million and $1.2 million based on the $193.9 million and $121.1 million
average balance outstanding under the Company's variable rate debt facilities
for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Additionally, the Company had $13.5 million LIBOR based variable rate mortgage
and other notes receivables as of September 30, 2006 and 2005. If LIBOR
increased or decreased by 1.0 percent during the nine months ended September 30,
2006 and 2005, the Company believes interest income would have increased or
decreased by approximately $0.1 million and $0.1 million based on the $13.5
million and $14.3 million average balance outstanding on all variable rate notes
receivable for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
The Company has entered into three separate interest rate swap agreements and an
interest rate cap agreement. One of the swap agreements fixes $25 million of
variable rate borrowings at 4.84 percent through July 2009, another of the swap
agreements fixes $25 million of variable rate borrowings at 5.28 percent through
July 2012 and the third swap agreement, which is only effective for so long as
90-day LIBOR is 7 percent or less, fixes $25 million of variable rate borrowings
at 3.88 percent through July 2007. The interest rate cap agreement has a cap
rate of 11.79 percent, a notional amount of $152.4 million and a termination
date of May 29, 2007. Each of the Company's derivative contracts is based upon
90-day LIBOR.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's
management, including the Chief Executive Officer, Gary A. Shiffman,
and Chief Financial Officer, Jeffrey P. Jorissen, the Company
evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the
Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the
period covered by this quarterly report, pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). Based upon
that evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures were effective to ensure that information the Company is
required to disclose in its filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission's
rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be
disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files under the
Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company's
management, including its principal executive officer and principal
financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding
required disclosure.
(b) There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over
financial reporting during the quarterly period ended September 30,
2006, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial
reporting.
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PART II
ITEM 6. -- EXHIBITS REQUIRED BY ITEM 601 OF REGULATION S-K
See the attached Exhibit Index.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 8, 2006
SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
BY: /s/ Jeffrey P. Jorissen
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Jeffrey P. Jorissen, Chief Financial
Officer and Secretary
(Duly authorized officer and
principal financial officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a), as adopted pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a), as adopted pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32 Certification 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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